For almost 20 years, Avid4 Adventure has empowered kids to live active outdoor lifestyles through our unique outdoor programming. From teaching youth to ride a bike for the very first time to guiding experienced campers through multi-day backpacking expeditions, our Summer Instructors lay the foundation for a lifelong love of adventure. In turn, our team members gain invaluable mentorship and training in outdoor sports, youth development, leadership, and Leave No Trace principles. If you are seeking meaningful work as part of an inclusive community of outdoor enthusiasts, we invite you to join us this upcoming summer!

Our Expeditions Program is looking for a skilled Expedition Logistics Supervisor to ensure our field expeditions go off without a hitch! Our Logistics Supervisors coordinate the preparation of equipment, food, gear, and inventory for our five-day backcountry trips. You will love this job if you’re a highly organized, motivated outdoors enthusiast looking for a fun, rewarding summer opportunity. 

In this role you will

• Work with the Expeditions Food Manager to manage weekly food packouts for regional.

• Expedition Trips including inventory, purchasing, and dietary restriction planning.

• Lead the weekly de-issue process at the end of Expeditions for both gear and food.

• Perform repairs on gear to ensure campers have stellar and safe trips- including tents, stoves, bikes, etc.

• Send trips out with clean, functioning, and well maintained gear.

• Perform admin work (updating spreadsheets, ordering food online; gather data from registration system) and make real time changes to enhance the program.

Your Background 

• Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of training with a valid driver’s license and clean driving record. 

• Experience with cooking in the backcountry required; experience with repairing camping gear preferred. 

• Minimum of Basic/Community First Aid & CPR prior to the start of camp. (WFA/WFR preferred, but not required)

• Have reliable transportation to move food and gear between locations.

Important Details

• Work Schedule: About 40 hours/week; In order to support trips leaving on Sunday and returning on Friday’s, Logistic Supervisors are asked to work Wednesday- Sunday.

• Position Duration: Training will take place in Colorado (transportation to and from training will be provided!) starting May 23. Programs run June 16 through August 9.

• Compensation: Pay is determined based on position, additional responsibilities, relevant certifications, and staff tenure. Starting hourly are below: 

  • Hourly Rate: $25.25/hour

  • Relevant Certification Bonuses: $125 - $400 per certification (up to $1,000) 

Our Interview Process

After you submit an application, here is what you can expect next: 

• Step 1: Complete a one-way video interview

• Step 2: 30-minute live virtual interview and submit three references (personal and/or professional)

• Final decision!!

This process moves quickly so be ready to hear from us shortly after you submit your application.

Why Avid4 Adventure?

• We were again voted by Outside Magazine as one of the 50 Best Places to Work.

• We are the only summer camp in the world that is a Certified B Corp (Benefit Corporation).

• We truly live by our Core Values.

• We are committed to improving inclusion, diversity, justice, and equity both internally and in the outdoor industry as a whole. You can learn more about our JEDI commitments and progress here.

• Benefits - Access to affordable health insurance, access to free gear, discounted pro deals on gear, professional development, public transportation reimbursement to/from camp, and more!