Middlebury Outdoor Programs oversees the Gear Room, Climbing Wall, Bike Shop, and designs outdoor adventures for students on weekends or school vacations. Outdoor assistants will have primary responsibilities in managing the Gear Room, while also supporting other activities as needed.

This is a student Level B position paying $14.95 per hour.

Core Responsibilities:

Gear Room Management

• Assist students with gear borrowing on Tues/Thurs evening Gear Room hours
• Accurately pack reserved gear for planned wilderness trips.
• Inspect all returning equipment for damage, dirtiness, missing parts, etc.
• Track borrowed gear, prevent missing gear, and maintain inventory information
• Help staff and run the Winter Outdoor Rental Center at Kirk (winter)
  

Equipment Repair

• Perform repairs of outdoor equipment to maintain safety and quality
• Clean equipment and associated storage areas (FIC, Boat Barn)

Logistical Support

• Assist with trip planning (ex – routes, equipment selection, vehicle reservations)
• Van driving
• Additional Projects to support Outdoor Programs office

Requirements

• A high level of familiarity and expertise with the use, maintenance, and repair of outdoor equipment.

• A high level of attention to detail.
• A commitment to accuracy and accountability.
• Experience in Outdoor Leadership (MMC Guide, MiddView Leader, Summer Outdoor Employment)

Student Employment Eligibility:

Unless restricted by certain visa status, all students with an active status for the semester are eligible for jobs on campus.

Students on leave or withdrawn are not eligible to work in student employment positions until the semester in which they return. If you are currently withdrawn or on leave you are eligible to be employed in staff positions.

Some may be restricted due to financial aid status. International students (non-resident aliens) may not work off campus unless they have applied for and received work authorization from the United States government. (An F-1 visa does not give work authorization.) Off campus work study positions are available only to U.S. citizens on financial aid with a federal work study component.

Student are not eligible to work remotely from International locations.

Hour Limitations:

All student employees are limited to working no more than 20 hours per week in on campus jobs during the academic year (this includes exam periods). The only exception is when there is a full week when school is not in session. Specifically: February recess, Spring recess, and full weeks of December or summer recess. During these time periods only, students can work up to 40 hours per week. International Students: Visa restrictions prohibit international students from exceeding 20 hours of work per academic calendar week.