Associate Program Director Of Logistics- Southwest Program

Position:
Southwest Associate Program Director of Logistics

Location:
Moab, UT

Department:
Southwest Program

Reports To:
Southwest Program Director

FLSA:
Exempt

Position:
Full Time

Date Updated:
August 2026

The Colorado Outward Bound School (COBS) is a non-profit adventure-based education organization that emphasizes personal growth through challenge and experience. For over 60 years our wilderness courses have focused on inspiring responsibility, teamwork, confidence, compassion, and environmental and community stewardship.

Colorado Outward Bound School celebrates diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment is based on qualifications and business needs.

Outward Bound has a zero-tolerance policy for incidents of child abuse and neglect and will report any suspected abuse or neglect.

Working at the Colorado Outward Bound School means joining a growth-minded community where we are actively creating a more inclusive organizational culture. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion shows up at all levels of the organization – in our trainings, in our meetings, on our courses, and in our daily lives. This work can be challenging at times and we are committed to navigating it together to create a supportive and inclusive environment for our staff and our students.

To foster a more welcoming outdoor community for all, we are working to address barriers related to race, culture, socioeconomics, ability, gender identity, sexual orientation, geographic location, and mental health.

The Associate Program Director of Logistics will expand our mission and programming capabilities through the development and implementation of systems that support programs operations in the areas of- leadership, budget, transportation, logistics staffing, accommodation, gear, and food. They will support the schools strategic plan through the lens of inclusion, equity and safety. This APD-Logistics reports to the Southwest Program Director, works closely with other members of the operations team, as well as on the Southwest Program Leadership Team.

• Serves as a collaborative and active member of the Southwest Program Leadership Team to determine and fulfill program needs, goals, and direction.
• Works with the Southwest Program Director to build the program calendar for all courses and advises regarding capacity, facility use, and hiring needs to support programs.
• Develops and manages the Warehouse Manager through active coaching/mentoring and utilization of organizational performance and goals workbook.
• Along with the Warehouse Manager, oversees development and implementation of logistics training and continued performance management of logistics staff.
• Supervises logistics coordinators and other support staff. Specific duties may include interviewing and hiring, onboarding, training and development, scheduling and managing payroll.
• Works with the training team to ensure logistics and driving training systems and manuals are effective, updated, and maintained.
• Works with the hiring team to ensure accurate recording and tracking of staff records.
• Develops and maintains vendor relations pertaining to logistics for the school. Includes: transportation, technology, gear, food, and medical vendors.
• Manages and tracks program purchasing orders including vehicle, gear, first aid supplies, consumables, and food acquisition plans and systems based on the annual course schedule and budget for the program.

• Oversees vehicle fleet including registration, maintenance, equipment, driver training curriculum and delivery, motor vehicle record clearance, Department of Transportation compliance, and accident reports.
• Maintains and develops current software systems for…