Everglade City Basecamp Manager

Job Title: Caretaker

Department: Program

Reports To: Facilities Director

FLSA Status: Seasonal, Exempt

Location: Table Rock Base (Jonas Ridge, NC), Cedar Rock Base (Brevard, NC), Everglades City Base (Everglades City, FL)

Supervision: N/A

Anticipated Start Date: Oct (NC) April (FL)

Last Updated: March 20, 2025

Organizational Summary

Since 1967, North Carolina Outward Bound School (NCOBS) has delivered challenging wilderness adventures that teach more than outdoor skills. Our wilderness courses, from the mountains of North Carolina to the shores of south Florida to the peaks of South America, deliver on our mission "to change lives through challenge and discovery."

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Basecamp Presence: The caretaker is expected to be on site for a minimum of 4 days per week. This presence is an effort to discourage vandalism and theft and keep an eye on facilities. Buildings will be kept always locked when the caretaker is not at basecamp. The school gate (TR/CR) should remain locked, except when exiting/entering.
• Garbage: As needed the caretaker will remove normal household trash & trash leftover from the season and take it to the County Dump where fees can be charged to our NCOBS account
• Storm Damage Assessment: After major storms, the caretaker will inspect all property for damage and will report any damage to the Facilities Director or designate.
• Facilities Maintenance: Clean out gutters and ditches. Mow grass. Ensure gas tanks are not running close to empty. Ensure all buildings with water are being kept warm enough to prevent freezing.
• Vehicle Maintenance: As needed, take vehicles into town for state inspections. Start all basecamp vehicles monthly to ensure battery life and inspect for any damage or needed maintenance (flat tire, tree limbs, etc.). May drive vehicles to town if running errands as part of the caretaker position (NCOBS checked-off school drivers only).
• Facilities Repair: If necessary, the caretaker will assist (open gates, turn on power, etc) subcontractors (e.g., roofers, electricians, carpenters, gas) to complete repairs.
• Maintain Contact with Facilities Director: The Caretaker and Facilities Director or designate will correspond via e-mail once every month with a brief update on the status of basecamp.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Primarily based at a basecamp. This is a remote, community living setting where electricity, heat, internet, and power can be interrupted. USFS gravel road accessible for NC mountain bases. Boat accessible for FL base.
• Extended periods working and living at NCOBS wilderness base camps and/or in the wilderness during programs.
• Irregular hours and weekend work are expected.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
  
  

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license, greater than 5years.
• Be familiar with the facilities and basic functioning of major systems (wells, plumbing, septic, electrical etc.).
• Demonstrate ability and comfort with driving a 4-wheel drive vehicle (TR/CR), and/or ferry boat (EC).
• Demonstrate ability to operate a chainsaw for removal of trees that block roadways.
• Demonstrate ability to work in isolated circumstances.
• Understanding of Outward Bound methodology, and the mission of NCOBS.
• Proven communicator in oral and written platforms.
• Strong safety management experience.
• Proficient in Office 365 (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), and video conferencing.
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

• $250 per pay period during the contracted period.
• School vehicle for NCOBS business (dump run, purchasing supplies, etc).
• Utilities and internet.
• Housing during the contracted period.
• Potential for additional compensation for skilled labor with prior approval from Facilities Director.
  
  

North Carolina Outward Bound School prohibits discrimination against, and harassment of, any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, age, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, qualified individuals with a disability on the basis of the disability, or any other category which may be protected under applicable local, state or federal law. NCOBS promotes respect for all people and will not tolerate harassment based on any of these characteristics nor on differences based on gender identity or expression.

Job Title: Caretaker

Department: Program

Reports To: Facilities Director

FLSA Status: Seasonal, Exempt

Location: Table Rock Base (Jonas Ridge, NC), Cedar Rock Base (Brevard, NC), Everglades City Base (Everglades City, FL)

Supervision: N/A

Anticipated Start Date: Oct (NC) April (FL)

Last Updated: March 20, 2025

Organizational Summary

Since 1967, North Carolina Outward Bound School (NCOBS) has delivered challenging wilderness adventures that teach more than outdoor skills. Our wilderness courses, from the mountains of North Carolina to the shores of south Florida to the peaks of South America, deliver on our mission "to change lives through challenge and discovery."

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Basecamp Presence: The caretaker is expected to be on site for a minimum of 4 days per week. This presence is an effort to discourage vandalism and theft and keep an eye on facilities. Buildings will be kept always locked when the caretaker is not at basecamp. The school gate (TR/CR) should remain locked, except when exiting/entering.
• Garbage: As needed the caretaker will remove normal household trash & trash leftover from the season and take it to the County Dump where fees can be charged to our NCOBS account
• Storm Damage Assessment: After major storms, the caretaker will inspect all property for damage and will report any damage to the Facilities Director or designate.
• Facilities Maintenance: Clean out gutters and ditches. Mow grass. Ensure gas tanks are not running close to empty. Ensure all buildings with water are being kept warm enough to prevent freezing.
• Vehicle Maintenance: As needed, take vehicles into town for state inspections. Start all basecamp vehicles monthly to ensure battery life and inspect for any damage or needed maintenance (flat tire, tree limbs, etc.). May drive vehicles to town if running errands as part of the caretaker position (NCOBS checked-off school drivers only).
• Facilities Repair: If necessary, the caretaker will assist (open gates, turn on power, etc) subcontractors (e.g., roofers, electricians, carpenters, gas) to complete repairs.
• Maintain Contact with Facilities Director: The Caretaker and Facilities Director or designate will correspond via e-mail once every month with a brief update on the status of basecamp.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Primarily based at a basecamp. This is a remote, community living setting where electricity, heat, internet, and power can be interrupted. USFS gravel road accessible for NC mountain bases. Boat accessible for FL base.
• Extended periods working and living at NCOBS wilderness base camps and/or in the wilderness during programs.
• Irregular hours and weekend work are expected.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
  
  

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license, greater than 5years.
• Be familiar with the facilities and basic functioning of major systems (wells, plumbing, septic, electrical etc.).
• Demonstrate ability and comfort with driving a 4-wheel drive vehicle (TR/CR), and/or ferry boat (EC).
• Demonstrate ability to operate a chainsaw for removal of trees that block roadways.
• Demonstrate ability to work in isolated circumstances.
• Understanding of Outward Bound methodology, and the mission of NCOBS.
• Proven communicator in oral and written platforms.
• Strong safety management experience.
• Proficient in Office 365 (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), and video conferencing.
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

• $250 per pay period during the contracted period.
• School vehicle for NCOBS business (dump run, purchasing supplies, etc).
• Utilities and internet.
• Housing during the contracted period.
• Potential for additional compensation for skilled labor with prior approval from Facilities Director.
  
  

North Carolina Outward Bound School prohibits discrimination against, and harassment of, any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, age, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, qualified individuals with a disability on the basis of the disability, or any other category which may be protected under applicable local, state or federal law. NCOBS promotes respect for all people and will not tolerate harassment based on any of these characteristics nor on differences based on gender identity or expression.