The NOLS Patagonia interim Logistics and Evacuation Manager will coordinate all course logistics, including re-rations, and supervise the transportation department. This person serves as NOLS Patagonia’s primary weekday Evacuation Coordinator. The Logistics and Evacuation Manager also maintains all off-trail information, local contacts and land ownership databases for the location.

Key Information:

• Please upload your cover letter and resume as one PDF document when you are prompted to upload your CV/resume.

• This is an interim position for 4.5 months from August to December 2025.

• Previous field experience in Patagonia is required.

• Target Start Date: August 18, 2025

• Location: NOLS Patagonia in Coyhaique, Chile

Questions: please contact peopleteam@nols.edu

What does an Evacuation Manager do?

• Supervises English and Spanish speaking in-town staff.

• Coordinates transportation and contracts private services for all courses.

• Primary contact for communicating permit requests and course locations with government agencies and landowners.

• Coordinates all course logistics, including re-rations, and supervises the transportation department.

• Coordinates evacuations.

What makes a great Evacuation Manager at NOLS? 

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

• Knowledge of Patagonia’s geography and culture is required. 

• Field experience in Patagonia is needed. 

• Ideally is a WFR. 

• Must be able to conduct business through written and oral communication in both Spanish and English. 

• Necessary skills include self-motivation, problem-solving, flexibility, the ability to plan and prioritize time and projects for self and others. 

• Working knowledge of computer skills such as Calendars, Excel, and Word is a must. 

• Driving skills and mechanical abilities are preferred. 

• The ability to get along with others in a close living situation is necessary. 

• Ideal candidates have a Chilean driving licence A1 (Van with passengers).

How to Apply

It’s super easy! Just enter your email and click the “start your application” button at the top of the screen and upload your cover letter and resume as one PDF document when you are prompted to upload your CV/resume.

At NOLS we use the Applied platform for our recruitment. The Applied platform will ask you some demographic questions before you start your application. We at NOLS never see the responses to these demographic questions with your application. We only see summary statistics to help us check if our candidate pool is balanced and if everyone has an equal chance to get hired irrespective of their background. If you prefer, you can easily opt out of answering these questions.

Who is NOLS?

NOLS is a nonprofit global wilderness school that strives to be the leading source and teacher of wilderness skills and leadership that serve people and the environment. Our community—staff, students, trustees, and alumni—shares a commitment to wilderness, education, leadership, safety, community, and excellence. 

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.

Why is NOLS 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

• We offer discounts on NOLS Courses for you and your family

• All employees can benefit of free outdoor equipment rental" at our various locations

• Insurance Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available at a special NOLS rate to seasonal employees. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits package. 

• 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.

Additional Information

Please note in order to ensure pay transparency and pay equity the range posted is non-negotiable. If you are unwilling to accept an offer within the posted range, please review our other opportunities to see if one better aligns with your salary expectations.

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

• NOLS participates in e-verify for U.S. employees, Certificado de Antecedentes for Chilean or Mexican employees, and other relevant employment verification systems based on location.

• Current NOLS employees please note it is NOLS policy to conduct an internal reference check with People Team 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.

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.

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 by emailing peopleteam@nols.edu with your request.