Logistics Assistant at CATHLEEN STONE ISLAND OUTWARD BOUND SCHOOL – Boston, Massachusetts

The Logistics Assistant is responsible for helping the Logistics Manager with tasks essential to the smooth operation of Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound School (CSIOBS) programs and staff. The primary duties will include readying food, supplies, and equipment for a wide variety of programmatic needs, maintaining efficient gear issue/de-issue and repair systems, tracking and maintaining inventory, and assisting with ordering and restocking of medical supplies, food, and other consumables. Also, the Logistics Assistant will support the dorm supervisors with their responsibilities regarding food and cleaning supply requisition for staff housing. The ideal candidate possesses a passion for organization and efficient work habits, knowledge of contemporary outdoor gear and clothing, and a familiarity with a variety of outdoor pursuits such as (camping, backpacking, kayaking, challenge course, etc.), and attentiveness to detail.

• Maintain the organization and cleanliness of the Logistics’ facilities
• Perform routine inventories of course equipment, food, and medical supplies
• Repair kayaks, stoves, sleeping systems, clothing, and any other equipment pertaining to the functions of programming
• Attend all required program and operational meetings
• Facilitate the gear de-issuing process at the end of program expeditions
• Assist the dorm supervisors with food and cleaning supply ordering and stocking
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities at the direction of the Logistics Manager
• Work flexible hours based on the needs of expeditions in the field, including possible weekend hours dependent on program needs

Seasonal position working June 1, 2026 - August 21, 2026

• 1-2 years relevant field experience
• 1-2 years relevant logistics experience
• Experience with equipment repair and maintenance
• Experience with backpacking and/or sea kayaking preferred
• Experience working with diverse communities
• Experience with food preparation and food service management a plus
• Experience with sea kayak repair a plus
• Experience with sewing a plus
• High level of interpersonal and social competence
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills