Outing Club Equipment Room Operations Supervisor
Bowdoinham Country Store
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Job summary
The Bowdoin Outing Club Equipment Room Supervisor oversees the Equipment Room, supervising student staff and guiding daily workflow and gear repairs. This role works closely with the BOC Director to monitor inventory, track equipment use, and order replacements based on lifecycle and program changes.
The position focuses on outfitting for weekly trips, orientation trips, and prepping gear for upcoming seasons, ensuring efficiency and a welcoming gear room atmosphere for Bowdoin community members.
Qualifications
- Associates or vocational/technical school degree is required.
- Experience within a similar role for 1–3 years is 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; supervisory experience; ability to direct gear room staff and explain proper use of equipment.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the Equipment Room operations and direct gear room staff during shifts.
- Monitor inventory, track equipment use, and order replacements based on lifecycle and program changes.
- Oversee outfitting and de-issue for weekly trips and orientation trips; prep gear for upcoming seasons and repair gear as needed.
Skills
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Job description
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.
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.
- 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
- Ideal hours are 3pm-7pm Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and then 12pm to 4pm on Fridays.
Associates or vocational/technical school degree is required.
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.
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.
Second Shift
Casual
No
Hourly
Support Staff + MVR
Yes
Yes
10/02/2026
Open Until Filled No
Internal/External
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.
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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.
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