Provide staff and students with a safe, clean and comfortable working and living environment. Collaborate with Three Peaks Ranch and Rocky Mountain Maintenance Staff to maintain and improve ranch facilities. Supervise and complete building projects. Oversee and schedule the vehicle fleet and basic vehicle maintenance tasks. There will be opportunity in this role to horsepack (or learn to horsepack) re-rations into the Wind River Range alongside the Horsepackers as a perk of the job for the right applicant.

Key Logistical Points:

• Location: NOLS Three Peaks Ranch (Boulder, WY)

• Position Type: Seasonal May-September (flexible), 2025

• Start Date: May/June, 2025

• Applicants must be at least 21 years of age by the position start date and possess a valid driver’s license. Must have a clean driving history and be able to meet the criteria for NOLS vehicle insurance coverage.

• Benefits:  Insurance Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available at a special NOLS rate to seasonal employees.

• Private housing and food is provided on-site, throughout employment, for a small fee. Kitchen and living areas are communal.

• Questions: Please contact peopleteam@nols.edu

What does a Facilities & Transportation Manager do?

You will be involved in the following activities:

• Supervise and complete facilities projects, including: construction, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems, vehicle maintenance, ranch maintenance, irrigation, pasture management. 

• Contribute to an environment that encourages instructors and students to feel relaxed, supported, and focused going into the field.

• Coordinate vehicle and trailer use and maintenance for Three Peaks Ranch operations.

• Maintain and continually update communication systems (email, calendars, logistics sheets) to keep operations and program staff informed of transportation plans.

• Perform vehicle maintenance and repair as skills and resources allow.

• Drive students and equipment

• Maintain a flexible and supportive atmosphere and a willingness to mentor staff in facilities maintenance skills.

• Maintain a willingness to step into different roles, take on additional tasks.

• Assist with Three Peaks Ranch operations – outfitting, rations, meal preparation, and facilities upkeep as necessary to maintain excellent student service.

What makes a great Facilities & Transportation Manager at NOLS? 

We are looking for people who share our values and are keen to learn and develop their expertise. We are looking for candidates with the skills listed below. We expect to provide training and development support in some of the areas.

• A strong work ethic, communication skills and self-motivation. 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

• Desire to learn, live, and work in a small community, and contribute to a positive working and living environment. 

• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs. repeatedly and perform physical work under a variety of conditions indoors and outdoors, climb and work from a ladder, and operate a variety of electric tools and landscaping equipment.

• Able to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to function independently.

• Experience with some of the following: construction, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems, vehicle maintenance, ranch maintenance, irrigation, pasture management 

Leadership or Supervisory Duties

Must be able to assume responsibility for special projects and supervise temporary employees, as assigned by the NOLS Rocky Mountain maintenance supervisor or plant/facilities manager. 

Funds and/or Property

Employee is expected to budget for facilities maintenance ($7000+) and build cost estimates for projects appropriately prioritizing spending for materials, tools, and equipment, and projects.

Who are we and what can we offer you?

Three Peaks Ranch, home today to a herd of 40 NOLS horses and a tight-knit community of in-town staff, holds a special history for both NOLS and greater Wyoming. Located in Boulder, in 1972 the ranch was purchased by NOLS as a permanent horsepacking base. Tucked into the foothills of the Wind River Range, Three Peaks’ support for students is two-fold: horsepackers ride food and gear re-supplies to summer backpacking courses, and students learn to horsepack through the Red Desert, the Absaroka Range, and the Wind River Range.

NOLS is a nonprofit global wilderness school that seeks to help people step forward boldly as a leader. We believe that anyone can be a leader; it is our role to provide the environment and training to help people discover their full potential. We do that in classrooms close to home and in remote wilderness areas around the world. We are an organization with heart, expertise, and wildness, and these qualities help us support powerful, authentic experiences.

NOLS really is a great place to work:

• We have locations in seven U.S. states, and six countries; and courses in all 50 U.S. states and over 10 countries.

• We have fantastic employee discounts on top outdoor gear brands

• Free outdoor equipment rentals

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available at a special NOLS rate to seasonal employees. 

• Wellness Time: Accrued leave that may be used for many HR-approved reasons throughout the season.

• Employee Assistance Program: Access to counselors that are available 24/7 to assist employees with work-life balance concerns.

Next steps

All you need to do is start the process by clicking on the yellow button on the top right.

You’ll answer some questions that are related to your day-to-day job. After the job closes, your answers will go through our sift process: all answers will be anonymized, randomized and then reviewed by a panel of reviewers. If you are shortlisted, we’ll invite you to the next step, which includes an interview. 

Additional Information

Pre-Employment Check

• Applicants must be at least 21 years of age by the position start date and possess a valid driver’s license. Must have a clean driving history and be able to meet the criteria for NOLS vehicle insurance coverage.

• A criminal background check is required from all NOLS employees.

• NOLS participates in E-verify for U.S. employees, and other relevant employment verification systems based on location. Applicants must have legal working rights in the location for the position they are applying for.

• Current NOLS employees please note it is NOLS policy to conduct an internal reference check with human resources and/or your current supervisor as part of the reference check process. If you have any questions or concerns about this process please contact peopleteam@nols.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity

NOLS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetics information, disability unrelated to job or admission requirements, or status as a protected veteran. The school’s nondiscrimination policy applies to all phases of its employment process, its admission and financial aid programs, and to all other aspects of its educational programs and activities. Retaliation directed to any person who pursues a discrimination complaint or grievance, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes unlawful discrimination is prohibited.

Reasonable Accommodation

NOLS values community and fosters a sense of belonging for our employees and applicants. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations in the workplace because they embody these values, as well as our operating principle of promoting a positive, safe, and learning environment. Reasonable accommodations may be requested for disability; limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; religion; and domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or harassment. Reasonable accommodations may be requested at any point of the employment process, including during recruitment. Please email peopleteam@nols.edu with your request.