Overview
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: GCCFI LOGISTICS AND DAY TOUR SPECIALIST
Grand Canyon Conservancy (GCC) is the official nonprofit partner of Grand Canyon National Park. As the official philanthropic and collaborative partner of Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon Conservancy’s mission is to inspire generations of park champions to cherish and support the natural and cultural wonder of the Grand Canyon. GCC raises private funds, operates retail shops within the park, and provides premier educational programs about the natural and cultural history of the region.
The Grand Canyon Conservancy Field Institute (GCCFI) provides amazing immersive and educational adventures at the Grand Canyon—all officially designed and developed in partnership with Grand Canyon National Park. Whether you’re looking for a day hike for your family, a once-in-a-lifetime backpacking trip, or an educational class on outdoor photography, the Field Institute has a variety of programs designed to inspire you above and below the rim of the Grand Canyon.
Grand Canyon Conservancy Field Institute (GCCFI) seeks a Logistics and Day Tour Specialist to support day tours and events at the South and North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Duties include executing operational logistics, articulating program offerings to potential participants, welcoming participants of South Rim classes, and serving as the primary tour guide for (GCCFI) day tours and rim walks.
This remote, Flagstaff-based, full-time, non-exempt, benefit-eligible position reports to the GCCFI Program Manager at the South Rim of Grand Canyon, AZ. The position will include regular travel to the south rim of the Grand Canyon.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties vary with the workload and GCCFI team availability and could include, but are not limited to, the tasks listed below.
Administrative Support
• Executes logistics, scheduling, and communications for onsite events to participants, staff, and instructors
• Performs data entry and quarterly reporting of program enrollment
• Monitors the main GCCFI e-mail account and phone line
• Assists GCCFI leadership in developing and planning day tours and onsite events
Logistics
• Maintain inventory tracking, ordering, and restocking of GCCFI supplies, forms, and equipment
• Inspect GCCFI vehicles and equipment to ensure readiness for GCCFI trips and classes
• Reserve vehicles, housing, and office spaces for GCCFI trips and classes
• Coordinate logistics, including meeting space, food and beverage, audio-visual equipment, and printed and digital collateral for GCCFI events and training
• Assist with participant medical synopsis, as requested
Programs
• Provide instruction and backup instruction for on-demand and scheduled day classes
• May accompany the primary instructor with classes destined for remote areas
• May assist participants experiencing difficulties in exiting the canyon
• This position will be on-call as a shared responsibility between the GCCFI team during multi-day t
Qualifications:
Logistics
• Maintain inventory tracking, ordering, and restocking of GCCFI supplies, forms, and equipment
• Inspect GCCFI vehicles and equipment to ensure readiness for GCCFI trips and classes
• Reserve vehicles, housing, and office spaces for GCCFI trips and classes
• Coordinate logistics, including meeting space, food and beverage, audio-visual equipment, and printed and digital collateral for GCCFI events and training
• Assist with participant medical synopsis, as requested
Required Skills:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• 1 to 2 years of experience in Data Entry
• Valid AZ Driver’s License
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 Office and Microsoft Outlook applications; ability to learn other applications, including reservation software
• Ability to hike to remote areas below the rim of the Grand Canyon without assistance
Preferred Skills:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND CHARACTERISTICS
• Certification in Wilderness First Responder (WFR) and Wilderness First Aid experience
• Experience and knowledge of hiking on corridor and threshold trails at Grand Canyon
• High-level, professional interpersonal skills both in person and by phone or e-mail; demonstrate active listening skills, foster trust, maintain a positive attitude and sense of humor, build rapport, sensitive to diverse perspectives and communication styles
About Grand Canyon Conservancy
Grand Canyon Conservancy (GCC) is the official nonprofit partner of Grand Canyon National Park. As the official philanthropic and collaborative partner of Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon Conservancy’s mission is to inspire generations of park champions to cherish and support the natural and cultural wonder of Grand Canyon. GCC raises private funds, operates retail shops within the park, and provides premier educational programs about the natural and cultural history of the region.
