Job Title
Operations Coordinator (Loads & Facility – Tuscany Hub)
Location
San Giovanni Valdarno, Tuscany, Italy (with travel across major Italian regions and occasional trips to European hubs ? 5–7 weeks/year)
Reports To
Operations Lead, Italy
Job Overview
As a full-time Operations Coordinator at Backroads' Tuscany Hub, you are responsible for coordinating ground warehouse operations and execution of the hub's yearly operational cycle.
Acting as the bridge between planning and execution, you ensure that equipment, spaces, and workflows are always organized, functional, and ready to support field operations.
This role plays a central part in ensuring that the hub operates efficiently across both Unit Loads (season start) and End-of-Season Maintenance – EOSM (season end).
You'll also play a key role in fostering cross-hub collaboration—especially with our French and Czech load team—to align on shared inventory and transport logistics.
If you thrive on solving operational puzzles, have a hands?on approach, love active travel culture, and enjoy working in a collaborative international environment, we'd love to meet you.
Key Responsibilities
Warehouse & Inventory Management
Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized warehouse
Manage inventory, storage systems, and equipment tracking
Receive and dispatch materials and packages
Ensure clear storage standards and efficient material flow
Continuously improve warehouse layout, organization, and accessibility
Ensure all equipment is correctly staged and ready for operations
Unit Load & EOSM Execution




This role is central to both phases of the operational cycle: Unit Loads (Season Start)
Prepare and stage equipment based on Unit Load plans
Support loading operations and ensure execution aligns with planning
Assist Field Staff during load days
Ensure clarity, completeness, and efficiency during loading
End-of-Season Maintenance (EOSM)
Coordinate return and unloading of all equipment (vans, bikes, unit inventory)
Ensure proper inventory, organization, and tracking of all returned materials
Support maintenance processes (cleaning, repair, reallocation)
Reset warehouse and operational environment for the following season
Facility Coordination & Maintenance
Ensure daily functionality of all hub spaces
Maintain clean, safe, and functional work environments
Perform hands?on fixes and small repairs using basic tools
Identify opportunities to improve facility usability and efficiency
Coordinate small?scale facility improvements and external contractors
Team Leadership
Assist to Lead and to coordinate Seasonal Operations Coordinators or staff on temporary assignments
Provide structure, guidance, and support to seasonal staff
Ensure consistency and quality of execution across operations
Promote a collaborative and structured working environment




Collaboration & Communication
Work closely with: Operations Lead – Unit Load planning
Fleet Coordinator – vehicle readiness & availability
Support clear execution of Unit Load assignments
Act as a point of contact for Field Staff during load operations
Collaborate with European hubs on planning, inventory and logistics alignment
Travel Flexibility
Provide on-site operations support in Italy or other European hubs during peak periods (? 5–7 weeks/year)
Qualifications
Operations Experience: 2+ years in warehouse, logistics, facility, or operational roles
Hands?On Approach: Comfortable with physical work and basic repairs
Problem Solving: Practical, proactive, and solution-oriented
Organization: Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Driving Skills: Valid driver's license and confidence driving vans and trailers
Technical Skills: Comfortable with Excel and operational tools
Communication: Fluent English and Italian
Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
I can't imagine a better way to travel the world than under your own power and in the company of like-minded adventurers.
Sure, Backroads provides superb accommodations and meals, amazing Trip Leaders and unforgettable local encounters.
But whether you're sticking with the group or breaking off on your own, all of our planning and support are ultimately aimed at one simple thing: giving you the flexibility you need to discover the world on your own terms.
Tom Hale, Founder & President
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