Job title:
Equipment Manager
Description:
MerGeo is seeking a member of the active outdoors sports community to assist with its operations.
An ideal candidate would be eager to support the smooth operation of our business and events by keeping our equipment and supplies in good working order, clean, organized, stocked, and ready and by assisting with the operation of the office.
Company Overview:
MerGeo is a Seattle-based company that produces private and public events that promote exploration of the outdoors, whether wooded or urban, from four kilometer trail runs to 24-hour navigation races. We love providing opportunities for beginners to engage with the outdoors, while also creating opportunities for seasoned outdoors people and top athletes to challenge themselves.
The company produces three series of events: Northwest Trail Runs, Northwest Nav Races, and Street Scramble. In a typical year, we produce 40-50 events, including about 35 trail runs, and most of our work centers around these events. Several staff and scores of volunteers play a vital role in producing the events.
The Equipment Manager’s main responsibilities include:
- Coordinating or performing maintenance on company vehicles, currently one truck and two trailers
- Monitoring inventories, recommending, selecting, and purchasing office and event supplies, in support of and under consultation with other company staff
- Coordinating or performing drying, cleaning, and maintenance of company equipment and supplies
- Taking part in organizing and cleaning the office
- Collecting the office mail periodically
- Transporting event and office equipment and supplies to support company events and operations
Report to:
This position reports to the company Owner, Event Director, and Volunteer Coordinator & Assistant Event Director.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Interpersonal skills; able to communicate effectively verbally to maintain a good working relationship with a diversity of people both inside and outside the company, while contributing to a friendly and stress-reducing environment
- Physical skills; able to do medium-to-heavy physical work outdoors in all weather, including lifting and carrying event supplies, setting up canopies and folding tables, etc.
- Comfortable with browsing the web and engaging in online shopping
- Prioritization skills; able to prioritize tasks as needed to support events and operations
- Flexibility; able and willing to learn new skills and take on task areas as needed for the success of the company
- Availability; able to work on some days during most weeks, including some event days. Able to travel as needed to support larger events, including overnight stays, for events that are not in the Seattle/Eastside metro area.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Mechanical, electrical, or carpentry skills
- Skills that overlap with other company jobs/tasks, such as map and compass literacy, visual/spatial skills, comfort working alone outdoors, etc.
Location:
The office is in Magnuson Park in Seattle, WA. Events primarily take place all over the greater Puget Sound area, with some events across Washington State. Most of the Equipment Manager’s work takes place at or near the office or in the greater Seattle area. Hours are dependent on the event schedule, and there is opportunity to move many work tasks to convenient days and times.
Employment and Compensation:
W-2 employee, 5-30 hours per week (5-10 typical), $22/hour starting base pay with discretionary bonuses and pay raises dependent upon personal and company performance. Monthly workload varies according to event schedule, and there will be weeks with no events and no work. Opportunity to increase hours and responsibilities for a very strong performer.
To apply:
Send your resume to Eric Bone at eric@mergeo.com
In the body of your e-mail, please share why this role interests or excites you.
The position will be open until filled.
Thank you!