Bay Area Adventure Center - Operations Specialist (Part-Time Seasonal)

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Posted Date
03-16-2023
Job ID
27377
Job Function
Outdoor Education
REI City
Richmond
REI State
California
REI Location
Bay Area Adventure Center
Remote Eligible
No
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What's cool about this job
This job contributes to REI’s success by supporting the various efforts of the Operations team as required. This includes supporting the guides with pre- and post-trip responsibilities, warehouse and kitchen processes ensuring all gear and food meets quality standards. Models and acts in accordance with REI’s guiding values and mission.
  • Oversees and assists guides with trip, food and gear pack, preparation, and returns.
  • Acts as a point of contact for guides, answers questions, and supports the packing, prepping and trip de-rig processes.
  • Maintains accurate gear inventory and systems associated.
  • Maintains, repairs and/or replaces damaged equipment
  • Maintains warehouse and kitchen organization, cleanliness, and efficiency
  • Collaborates with staff and guide team in the creation and building process of equipment, warehouse management and changes to processes.
  • Shops for food included on tours
  • Acts as “floater” providing support to various operational activities as needed
Bring your passion and expertise
  • Functional knowledge of administrative tasks utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and Google Drive
  • 1+ year experience guiding or customer service support role
  • Ability to perform tasks under pressure and within a deadline driven environment
  • Ability to accurately follow directions and quickly learn new procedures
  • Communicate and work well with others
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Flexible schedule including weekends, early days/late nights
  • Love of the outdoors with camping, hiking, travel, and/or cycling experience and knowledge of relevant gear and resources
  • College or equivalent life experience a plus
  • Actively participates and collaborates with others on one's own team and across REI for the achievement of business goals.
  • Flexible in one's viewpoints and positions in order to support the direction taken by others at REI.
  • Uses business knowledge, innovative thinking, and sound judgment in the solution of problems or the pursuit of business opportunities.
  • Consolidates information from various sources including feedback from others to reach sound decisions.
  • Considers the ultimate impact of decisions and actions on internal and external customers.
  • Works smart by setting effective work goals, establishing priorities, and planning well in order to produce quality work.
  • Executes effectively by using resources efficiently, meeting deadlines, and keeping others informed of work plans and progress toward goals.
  • Clearly conveys and accurately receives information by a variety of methods and in various situations.
  • Builds rapport with all kinds of people inside and outside the organization.
  • Acts upon opportunities and involves and influences others in the accomplishment of worthwhile organizational goals.
  • Challenges the status quo, champions change and influences others to change.
As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, REI provides a range of compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include a wide array of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic location or other relevant factors. 

The pay for this role is: $19.05 - $21.15 per hour . 
At REI we offer an enviable work environment that Fortune Magazine has recognized on the "100 Best Places to Work" list since the award's inception – 23 years in a row! Sure, we work hard, but it’s balanced with time off to play—a strategy that works for us as we continue to grow and thrive. Want to enjoy a workplace where you can be yourself, be heard and be respected while having a job that challenges you? This is the place.

With more than 160 retail locations (and growing), REI offers unique competitive benefits to its more than 15,000 employees, including healthcare, gear and apparel discounts, free equipment rentals and challenge grants to help employees reach personal outdoor goals, generous retirement plan contributions, public transit subsidy, adoptions assistance, paid sabbaticals, and more.

REI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posting Range
$19.05 - $21.15 per hour
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