Challenge Course and Basecamp Assistant Manager

Job Description; Assistant Manager Challenge Course and Basecamp  

About the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation: 

A renowned entrepreneur and co-founder of The Home Depot, Arthur M. Blank is now recognized for his values-based Blank Family of Businesses (BFOB) and as one of America’s leading philanthropists through the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation. All his industry-leading businesses, including the foundation, operate on six core values: Put People First, Listen and Respond, Include Everyone, Innovate Continuously, Lead by Example and Give Back to Others. 

After over 30 years and over $1 billion in giving, the foundation has committed to significantly escalating the impact of its philanthropy over the next 10+ years. The foundation works across various programmatic areas, including Youth Development, Democracy, Environment, Atlanta’s Westside, and Mental Health and Well Being. The foundation also manages a large portfolio of founder-led initiatives, supporting the causes, institutions and relationships our founder holds dear including programs lead on AMB West ranches in Montana.  

About the Founder Initiatives work and team: 

The foundation oversees a large portfolio of Founder Initiatives projects, programs, and grants. These efforts include West Creek Ranch, AMB West Basecamp and AMB West Challenge Course programming in Montana where this role is based. 

This position will support Montana Programs as part of the Founder Initiatives team, reporting to the Challenge Course and Basecamp Manager.  As a key member of the foundation team, the Challenge Course and Basecamp Assistant Manager will assist in oversight, management and maintenance of operations at AMB West Challenge Course and Basecamp.   

The primary role of this position is facilitation of Challenge Course activities. Assistant Manager will plan and deliver activities that are safe, fun, and appropriate to participants of all ages and abilities. The role will also support the property management at Basecamp facility use, which includes the orientation and oversight of user groups along with the general maintenance of grounds and buildings.  

The schedule is full-time, seasonal, and up to 50 hours/week, with varying work weeks starting at the end of April through October. Weekend and overnight availability of up to three nights per week to be on call is necessary, with long days expected, especially throughout June, July and August. Housing is available.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Follow standard and local operating procedures for all aspects of the Challenge Course 

• Provide peer mentorship for advancing Challenge Course facilitators as appropriate 

• Know and follow emergency response procedures with the ability to lead response in an emergency situation 

• Assist in oversight of equipment use, maintain accurate inventories, and resupply