Outdoor Programs Logistics Assistant

Position Title: Logistics Assistant

Employment Category: Category H/Seasonal

Permanent/Temporary: Seasonal

Reports to: Director of Outdoor Programs

Exempt/Non-exempt: Non-exempt 
Schedule (hours and weeks): 20-40 hours per week

Location (on campus/hybrid/remote): On Campus

Benefits Eligible: No

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION 

Logistics Assistants are seasonal positions available during Chewonki’s summer season. Logistics Assistants (LA) work as members of a team to support participants and staff in Chewonki’s summer programs. LAs work with staff and participants through the preparation of food and equipment, transportation to and from the field, facilitating resupplies, and post-trip cleanup. LAs may also be assigned to other tasks as needed to support all of Chewonki’s summer programs.

Responsibilities are always varied and at times unpredictable for the LAs. A day at work can consist of anything from driving a trip of participants into the North Maine Woods to repairing broken tents and canoes, in addition to working alongside other staff and participants as they learn how to prepare for and wrap up from a trip.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Food and Equipment Management

  • Assist trip leaders in finding and pulling appropriate gear before each of their trips and as they return

  • Help trip leaders to return all of their gear post-trip in the appropriate manner

  • Perform routine equipment maintenance and repair

  • Monitor and restock food and equipment inventories 

  • Maintain safe food handling standards

• Packing Resupplies

  • Pack and organize food and equipment for resupplies

  • Periodically serve as the “on-call” staff member, ready to respond to any needs that may arise

• Driving (if over 21 years old & approved to drive)

  • Safely operate 15 passenger vans while often towing canoe trailers in a variety of conditions, ranging from interstate highways to dirt roads

• Maintain a welcoming, positive, and supportive culture within the food and gear center (Packout) for all users

  • Answer questions and problem solve in collaboration with those that use Packout

  • Ensure Packout area is tidy by training all who use the space and through upkeep/maintenance of areas that have been forgotten or neglected

PREREQUISITES/REQUISITES

• Attend required onboarding and training sessions (in-person/on campus).

• Driver’s license approved by Chewonki’s insurance carrier if over 21 and approved to drive

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lb at a time.

• Must be able to work in an active, outdoor environment in a variety of weather conditions.

• Attend Chewonki driver training

• Attend required onboarding and training sessions

APPROXIMATE 2025 DATES AND SALARY RANGE

Position Start Date: June 13, 2025

Position End Date: August 17, 2025

Starting Salary: $16 -19/hr depending on experience

At this time, Chewonki is unable to provide housing for this seasonal position though there are a number of RV spots available.