Adventure Experiences Employment Opportunities
Share the love of Christ along with memorable experiences, all with an eternal perspective, in an amazing place!
Each summer season requires a staff of about thirty people to serve the guests at Adventure Experiences Base Camp of the Rockies. As a multi-denominational Christian ministry, the Base Camp has many various positions available that might suit your particular gifts and talents. Positions are seasonal from late May through the middle of August and in some cases, through early October. We are thankful for the staff that have served with us in years past; many of them continue to return each summer. However, each year, openings tend to become available in each of the following areas: Guide Staff, Food Service, Trailblazers, and College Interns.
Guide Staff: All Experience Levels
These individuals conduct wilderness experiences that are safe, enjoyable, challenging and worthwhile for a variety of different groups. They are also responsible for maintaining and improving the camp grounds, facility, and equipment. Guides need to have a broad range of knowledge concerning the outdoors as well as strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
All new staff will be required to have Wilderness First Aid and CPR certifications, an Adventure Experiences Challenge Course certification (provided), and be in excellent physical condition.
Responsibilities include: planning, teaching, leading, and processing the group's activities, as well as, assisting other guides in all areas. Minimum age is 18. Benefits include food, lodging, Colorado Compensation Insurance and a weekly salary.
All forms must be completed to be considered for employment.
Application
Guide Staff Application Questions
Background Disclosure Statement
Food Service Staff:
The Food Service Manager will plan menus, order ingredients and prepare meals, as well as, oversee and direct the duties of the kitchen staff. Minimum age is 19. Benefits include food, lodging and Colorado Compensation Insurance. Wage commensurate with experience.
The Food Service Assistants will assist the Food Service Manager with meal preparation and kitchen clean-up. Minimum age is 18. Benefits include food, lodging and Colorado Compensation Insurance. Wage commensurate with experience.
All forms must be completed to be considered for employment.
Application
Food Service Staff Application Questions
Background Disclosure Statement
Trailblazers:
These individuals are God-fearing, motivated, dependable, hard working, servant like, disciplined people who spend their summer growing in their relationship with Jesus Christ while serving in a Christian camp community and developing personal interests and skills.
Trailblazers volunteer to work and serve for a 4-6 week term. Work crew members will serve mostly as kitchen assistants helping in other parts of camp as well. Benefits to Trailblazer participants include:
Participate in a discipleship program which will include a strong Christian mentor, Bible study, daily prayer group, and encouragement as we walk together with Christ.
Experience servant leadership by providing a valuable service to the AE base camp through your work.
Participate in various adventure activities including challenge course, rock climbing, orienteering, fly fishing, whitewater rafting and backpacking.
Live and work in a rustic, Christian community in the incredible setting of the Colorado Rockies.
Develop outdoor adventure recreation skills through practical experiences while participating with client groups throughout the term.
Room and Board, as well as Colorado compensation Insurance, are provided.
Minimum age: 16
All forms must be completed to be considered for employment.
Trailblazers Application
Background Disclosure Statement
College Interns:
The Base Camp of the Rockies welcomes the applications of College Interns. There are usually one or two interns on staff each summer season. Interns have traditionally filled the role of guide staff as they endeavor to gain Adventure Programming field experience. Food, lodging, Colorado Compensation Insurance, and pay, the equivalent of entry level guide staff, will be provided. The administration at Adventure Experiences would be happy to work with students, and their respective schools, in the development of excellent outdoor leaders.
All forms must be completed to be considered for employment.
Application
College Intern Application Questions
Background Disclosure Statement
