Deadline: Tue, 04/11/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: American Conservation Experience Job Field: Other Job Type: Full Time Location: California Location Detail: Ridgecrest Job Description: ACE's Pacific West program operates year-round completing trail, restoration, and conservation field projects across the inspiring landscapes of California, Oregon, and beyond. Crews work from the Pacific coast to the peaks of the Sierra Nevada to the Mojave Desert. As an ACE Logistics Coordinator, you will be responsible for providing on-the-ground support at the ACE Pacific West field base in Ridgecrest, CA directly supporting our conservation field crews and projects. The Logistics Coordinator serves in a crucial support role within the ACE Pacific West Division supporting our conservation field crews. Under supervision, the Logistics Coordinator works alongside Member Support Coordinators and in close collaboration with the Project Managers and Crew Leaders to provide on-the-ground support for crews and projects. The Logistics Coordinator has three major areas of responsibility: 1) Housing and facilities management 2) Fleet management 3) Purchasing and provisioning The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for providing in-person maintenance and oversight at the ACE warehouses, housing units, and other base facilities as well as coordinating and maintaining ACE fleet vehicles, and is responsible for supporting field crews with meal planning and food shopping. This position is located at ACE Pacific West's field base location of Ridgecrest, CA and requires some regional travel (10%). In this fast-paced and interactive position, you will need to be flexible, adaptable, and enthusiastic working as a member of a dedicated team in an office environment with regular visits to field operation locations. Qualifications: Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate. BA/BS degree from an accredited college/university preferred but not required 1-2 years of previous experience in volunteer or staff roles with a volunteer or AmeriCorps program, preferably in a Conservation Corps Intermediate level computer skills, specifically including knowledge of Microsoft Office products and a familiarity with the Google Apps suite Previous experience working with young adults in a team setting Knowledge or leadership experience within the conservation field General knowledge of fleet (vehicle & trailer) maintenance and repair Knowledge of general facility maintenance, improvements, and repair Experience shopping for and creating healthy, cost effective recipes for field crews Ability to adapt to work environments, schedules, and conditions that can change frequently, often working independently Experience in communicating rules and regulations and holding others responsible to expectations Experience communicating and maintaining relationships with local vendors such as food suppliers, contractors, auto mechanics, etc. Ability to handle concurrent operations in a fast-paced environment Willingness to travel and camp out for extended periods of time Must be flexible and possess a high quality work ethic Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members, partner agency staff, and the general public Ability to maintain a positive, constructive work environment conducive to team performance Ability to self-manage weekly schedule and meet deadlines Ability to analyze and resolve complex safety issues Ability to prepare and maintain records, personal timesheet, maintenance reports, and log books Miscellaneous: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Valid driver's license and an insurable driving record Proficient in English Ability to pass a federal criminal background check Willing to abide by ACE Policy and Federal Drug Free workplace policies and laws. ACE reserves the right to drug test at any time All ACE members and staff must verify that they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by the time they start their term/position or request a medical or religious exemption. Individuals who identify with groups typically under-represented in the conservation industry, including women, non-binary individuals, LGBTQ individuals, and people of color are particularly encouraged to apply. Salary: $20.50 - $22.94/hr Benefits: Medical/Health Benefits: ACE offers competitive medical and ancillary plans (health, mental health, dental, vision and other supplemental benefits). ACE Staff members are also eligible to participate in ACE's 403b retirement plan with a 1% employer contribution. Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time: As an ACE staff member, you will be eligible to accrue up to 80 hours of paid vacation time annually during your first two years of continuous employment, then it increases to 120 hours annually. ACE observes 13 paid annual holidays (floating holiday flexibility). ACE provides 10 days (or 80 hours) of paid sick time annually. Additional Benefits: Outdoor Perks - As an ACE staff member, you will be eligible to receive pro deals which include deep discounts on outdoor gear providing 30 - 50% off retail prices on 100s of established outdoor gear brands. Phone Provided or Reimbursement Option: You have the option to select one of the following options: ACE work phone device/number provided or monthly phone reimbursement for personal device/number use. How to Apply: Please learn more and apply at: https://usaconservationstaff.applicantpool.com/jobs/920447.html
