Application Form - AEI Base Camp

Choose Desired Position

Wilderness Guide Staff
Camp Assistant/Hospitality
Assistant Food Services
Food Services Manager
Facilities/Maintenance Staff
Trailblazer (High School)
College Intern

Applicant's Personal Information

* Name

* Email

* Age

* Sex

Permanent Address

* Street & Number

* City

* State

* Zip

* Phone Number

School or Business Address

* Street & Number

* City

* State

* Zip

* Phone Number

* Do you meet or exceed the age requirements of the job for which you have applied?
Yes
No

* If you are hired would you desire or need housing for any person(s) other than yourself at the camp?
Yes
No

Dates available for employment

* From

* To

Education

High School and Above. May refer to resume

School

Years Completed

Course of Study

Degree Granted

School

Years Completed

Course of Study

Degree Granted

School

Years Completed

Course of Study

Degree Granted

Work History

1. Work

* Title

* Salary

* Dates Worked

* Employer Name

* Supervisor Name

* Address

* Phone

* Responsibilities

* Reason For Leaving

2. Work

* Title

* Salary

* Dates Worked

* Employer Name

* Supervisor Name

* Address

* Phone

* Responsibilities

* Reason For Leaving

3. Work

* Title

* Salary

* Dates Worked

* Employer Name

* Supervisor Name

* Address

* Phone

* Responsibilities

* Reason For Leaving

* Indicate any employer you do not wish us to contact and the reason.

Camp Experience:

* Dates

* Camp

* Director

* Address

* Camper or Staff

* Dates

* Camp

* Director

* Address

* Camper or Staff

* Dates

* Camp

* Director

* Address

* Camper or Staff

References

(3 persons [not relatives] having knowledge of your character, experience and ability) One reference must be able to speak to your spiritual qualities and maturity. Please have your 3 references complete and submit the Online Reference Form.

* Name

* Relationship

* Email

* Phone

* Name

* Relationship

* Email

* Phone

* Name

* Relationship

* Email

* Phone

Drivers License Info:

Often, Base Camp Staff are required to operate vehicles.

Do you have a valid driver's license?
Yes
No

Do you have a commercial driver's license?
Yes
No

* D.L. Number

* State

Applicant's Statement

I certify that answers given herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
Yes
No

I authorize investigation of all statements herein and release the camp and all others from liability in connection with same.
Yes
No

I understand that, if employed, I will be an "at-will" employee, which means that the Employee may resign at any time and that the Employer may discharge Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that any agreement to the contrary must be in writing and signed by the director of the camp.
Yes
No

In the event of employment, I understand that untrue, misleading, or omitted information herein or in other documents completed by the applicant or in interviews may result in dismissal, regardless of the time of discovery by the camp. I understand also, that I am required to abide by all policies and procedures set forth by AEI Base Camp.
Yes
No

* Signature of Applicant

* Date

Any applicant who knowingly or willfully makes a false statement of any material fact or thing in the application is guilty of perjury in the second degree as defined in Section 18-8-503, C.R.S., and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished accordingly.

All Staff Applicants

Please answer the following questions completely.

* 1. Why do you want to be part of the staff at AEI Base Camp?

* 2. What benefits might our participants receive from a wilderness experience?

* 3. What can you offer the programs at AEI Base Camp?

* 4. Describe yourself, including your strengths and weaknesses.

* 6. The living situation at our base camp is based on community. How do you see yourself fitting into and adapting to community life?

* 7. One of the illustrated duties for staff is to "demonstrate Christian morals and values". What does this mean to you?

* 8. Please share your personal spiritual testimony; how has your life been impacted by a relationship with God?

* 9. State your beliefs concerning the Bible and its purpose.

* 10. Can you commit to two summers? If not, explain (Seasonal Applicants Only).

Wilderness Guide Staff Applicants Only (including College Interns desiring to be a guide)

Please describe your experience in the following areas (personally and professionally). Indicate any you can organize and teach as an expert or assist in teaching. Enclose a copy of current certification cards or certificates in any of these areas.

* 1. Describe your experience in rock climbing, rappelling, technical rescue, etc.

* 2. What experience do you have in mountaineering, backpacking, hiking, orienteering, camping?

* 3. We expect our staff to follow and teach backcountry LNT principles. On a scale of 1-10, 10 being the highest, how well do you know LNT Principles? Please summarize in your own words what LNT means to you.

* 4. What experience do you have participating in or leading a challenge course experience?

* 5. What First Aid or Medical Training/certifications do you currently have?

* 6. Comment on your experience in the following "soft skills" areas: leading group discussions, Bible studies, skills instruction, processing, etc. What are your strengths and weaknesses in this area?

* 7. Additional information/experience/skills you'd like to share with us. Include administrative, musical, artistic, construction, other outdoor skills, etc.

* 8. List any experience/skills/additional information you'd like to share with us. For example: administrative, musical, artistic, construction, other outdoor skills, etc.

* 9. Guides regularly participate in work projects around camp throughout the summer. Describe your work ethic with regard to timelines, flexibility in duties assigned and other hands on projects.

* 10. Our Base Camp is at 10,000 ft in elevation, please describe your ability to work at this altitude and if you have ever experienced altitude sickness or have medical conditions that could worsen at this elevation.

Food Services Applicants Only

Please describe your experience in the following areas (personally and professionally). Enclose a copy of current certification cards or certificates in any of these areas.

* 1. Describe your experience in food ordering and menu preparations.

* 2. Describe the various types of small and large kitchen equipment you are familiar with operating?

* 3. What types of cooking methods are you familiar with?

* 4. What sized groups are you comfortable ordering food for and cooking for?

* 5. Please describe any past leadership roles that you have had? Both in a kitchen setting and in other roles.

* 6. Do you currently have any First Aid/CPR certifications? If not, are you willing to be certified?

* 7. Describe your work ethic with regard to timelines, flexibility in duties assigned and other hands on projects.

* 8. Additional information/experience/skills you would like to share with us. Include culinary, administrative, musical, construction, etc.

* 9. Our Base Camp is at 10,000 ft in elevation, please describe your ability to work at this altitude and if you have ever experienced altitude sickness or have medical conditions that could worsen at this elevation.

Facilities/Maintenance Staff Only

Please describe your experience in the following areas (personally and professionally). Enclose a copy of current certification cards or certificates in any of these areas.

* 1. Why do you want to be part of the staff at AEI Base Camp?

* 2. Why do you enjoy working in the facility maintenance/skilled trade industry?

* 3. What does it mean to "multi-task" in a facility maintenance work environment?

* 4. Describe yourself, including your strengths and weaknesses.

* 5. One of the illustrated duties for staff is to "demonstrate Christian morals and values". What does this mean to you?

* 6. Do you currently have any First Aid/CPR certifications? IF not, can you obtain it before arriving at AEI Base Camp?

* 7. Can you commit to at least two summers? If not, explain.

* 8. Describe your level of skill and experience in the areas of: Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Auto mechanical, Solar/alternative energy, Operating and Driving Heavy Machinery (i.e. Tractors, Forklifts, Trucks pulling trailers, etc.)

* 9. Describe your work ethic with regard to timelines, flexibility in duties assigned and other hands on projects.

* 10. Do you have any other certifications, training or skills that you feel we should know about?

* 11. Our Base Camp is at 10,000 ft in elevation, please describe your ability to work at this altitude and if you have ever experienced altitude sickness or have medical conditions that could worsen at this elevation.

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