Outing Club Equipment Room Operations Supervisor Posting Number:
C00441JP
Department:
Outing Club Job Summary:
The Bowdoin Outing Club (BOC) Equipment Room outfits over 150 student and staff led outdoor trips annually and offers equipment loans during the academic year for members of the Bowdoin community. The Bowdoin Outing Club Equipment Room Supervisor supports the BOC Director, Associate Director, and Assistant Director in the oversight of the Equipment Room. Specifically, this position directly oversees student employees during their gear room shift, providing the vision for daily workflow, task delegation, and instruction in gear repair. Additionally, this position works closely with the BOC Director to monitor equipment inventory, track equipment use and order replacements based on lifecycle, use, and anticipated program changes. This position will oversee the outfitting and de-issue process for weekly trips, Orientation Trips and complete other projects as assigned related to improving gear room operations. Lastly, the supervisor will be instrumental in prepping equipment for the upcoming season as well as repairing gear to return it to circulation when appropriate.
COMPENSATION
The hourly range for this position is expected to be: $21.00/per hour This is a casual, part-time, non-benefit eligible position working less than 19 hours/week for the academic year
Education/Skills Requirements:
Associates or vocational/technical school degree is required. Experience Requirements and/or
Equivalents:
Experience within a similar role for 1-3 years required. Must be eligible to become van certified at Bowdoin. Knowledge of outdoor apparel and equipment maintenance and repair for a variety of outdoor activities; strong organizational skills; demonstrated supervisory experience; ability to direct gear room staff, create a welcoming atmosphere at the BOC Gear Room for new participants and members of the Bowdoin community; ability to explain proper use and function of outdoor equipment to community members; able to instruct students in gear repair; capable of self-directed learning to complete new gear repairs; ability to develop and maintain a gear inventory system; able to develop a strong work ethic in gear room staff; able to develop a vision to anticipate BOC gear room needs (ie. Prepping for fall break trips or season change over) and direct gear room staff appropriately to accomplish tasks in a timely fashion. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.
Standard Work Days and Hours:
This is a casual, part-time, non-benefit eligible position working less than 19 hours/week for the academic year. We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions. Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).
About Bowdoin:
Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff-with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors. We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College's multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed. Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin's reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine. Bowdoin's campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.
Shift:
Second Shift Employment Category:
Casual Benefits Eligible:
No Pay Type:
Hourly Background Check Package Requirements:
Support Staff + MVR Is driving a Bowdoin vehicle an essential function of this job?: Is a pre-placement physical required for this position?:
Yes Posting Date:
07/27/2026
Applications Accepted Until:
Open Until Filled:
No Special Instructions to
Applicants:
If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.
