The assistant transportation manager strives to manage support the assistant operations manager in providing safe transportation for students and instructors to and from the field. The assistant transportation manager will collaborate with all campus departments to help design an effective schedule for the season while also maintaining the fleet of vans, trucks, and buses.

Key Logistical Points:

• Be 21 years of age - NOLS Insurance requires drivers to be at least 21 years old

• Location: NOLS Alaska, Palmer, Alaska

• Position type: Seasonal (April/May-August, 2025)

• Start date: April 15th, 2025

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

• Questions: please contact peopleteam@nols.edu or allie_sargent@nols.edu 

What does an Assistant Transportation Manager do?

This role works under the supervision of the Assistant Operations Manager. It includes the following activities:

• Work with the assistant operations manager to complete a schedule of required drives for the season to remote locations across Alaska

• Keep thorough records of vehicle maintenance

• Provide trainings about driving, maintenance, and loading to faculty and staff

• Perform basic mechanical inspections and management of minor mechanical issues

• Work with a team of 2-4 campus drivers to ensure safe transportation to and from the field

What makes a great Assistant Transportation Manager at NOLS?

For this position, we are seeking a person who is detail oriented and strives to provide safe and professional transportation to/from the field.

• Must possess a valid driver license

• Possess basic mechanical aptitude and ability to consistently perform pre-trip mechanical inspection of vehicles, as well as manage minor roadside mechanical issues.

• Able to work independently, be attentive to details, and resourceful.

• Excellent driving skills and willingness to complete NOLS Defensive Driver Training

• Willing to work flexible hours that include some overnight drivers, weekends, and holidays

• Desire to interact with NOLS students, faculty, and in-town staff.

• Eager to live and work in a small community that shares responsibility for maintaining common areas.

Who are we and what can we offer you?

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

• 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.

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

• 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 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.

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.

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.