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BAKER
RESPONSIBILITIES
The baker has primary responsibility for all baking production activities required to support the ability of our “scratch” kitchen to cook delicious, handcrafted meals for a diverse make-up of guests [recreational travelers, truckers, and workers] in our 80-seat roadside café --- our summer “midnight sun” season food service features both breakfast and dinner buffet service along with menu service during non-buffet hours.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Execute all baking production activities required to support both buffet and menu service --- focus production activities include: a sweet baked good and biscuits for breakfast buffet, desserts and bread for dinner buffet, hamburger buns for menu service, and cookies for over-the-counter sales.
- Execute additional food prep activities as required.
- Assist with production activities associated with “to-go” sack lunches for recreational traveler guest’s daytime activities away from Camp.
- Assist with dishwashing activities as required.
- Execute all cleaning activities required to leave the kitchen “absurdly clean” at the end of the shift.
THE PERFECT FIT
The Coldfoot Camp baker position is a perfect fit for an individual who ---
- Has previous baking in a commercial kitchen.
- Embraces the opportunity for recipe independence/creativity with desserts and bread --combined with the recipe structure of hamburger buns, biscuits, and cookies.
- Views favorably the idea of working in a "scratch" kitchen versus an "industrial" production kitchen.
- Views favorably the idea of working in a non-corporate work environment
- Likes to work hard [not just in concept, but in reality!!!]
- Thrives on work requiring serious flexibility and multi-tasking.
- Views favorably the idea of having a physical work component to their workday.
- Is excited about the opportunity to spend a summer “midnight sun” season and fall “aurora” season north of the Arctic Circle in Alaska’s Brooks Mountain Range --- and, having the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with coworkers and guest alike.
WORK SCHEDULE
2:30 AM – 10:30 AM; 5 days per week
COMPENSATION
$16.00 / hour [potential for higher starting wage dependent on culinary skills and experience] PLUS gratuities PLUS up to a $2,000.00 season completion bonus (may be prorated) PLUS room & meals [at no cost to coworker]
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BREAKFAST COOK
RESPONSIBILITIES
The breakfast cook has primary responsibility for a diverse set of food production activities focused on cooking delicious, handcrafted meals in our "scratch" kitchen for an equally diverse make-up of guests [recreational travelers, truckers, and workers] in our 80-seat roadside café --- our summer “midnight sun” season breakfast service focuses primarily on buffet service.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Execute all food production activities required to put-up and re-supply a breakfast buffet.
- Execute all food prep activities required for breakfast menu and/or buffet service.
- Assist with production activities associated with “to-go” sack lunches for recreational traveler guest’s daytime activities away from Camp.
- Assist with dishwashing activities as required.
- Execute all cleaning activities required to leave the kitchen “absurdly clean” at the end of the shift.
THE PERFECT FIT
The Coldfoot Camp breakfast cook position is a perfect fit for an individual who ---
- Has previous line cooking and/or buffet experience in a commercial kitchen --- OR --- is new to a commercial kitchen but has a sincere and enthusiastic willingness to develop new culinary skills.
- Views favorably the idea of working in a "scratch" kitchen versus an "industrial" production kitchen.
- Views favorably the idea of working in a non-corporate work environment
- Likes to work hard [not just in concept, but in reality!!!]
- Thrives on work requiring serious flexibility and multi-tasking.
- Views favorably the idea of having a physical work component to their workday.
- Is excited about the opportunity to spend a summer “midnight sun” season and fall “aurora” season north of the Arctic Circle in Alaska’s Brooks Mountain Range --- and, having the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with coworkers and guest alike.
WORK SCHEDULE
2:30 AM – 10:30 AM; 5 days per week
COMPENSATION
$15.00 / hour [potential for higher starting wage dependent on culinary skills and experience] PLUS gratuities PLUS up to a $2,000.00 season completion bonus (may be prorated). PLUS room & meals [at no cost to coworker]
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CLEANER
RESPONSIBILITIES
The cleaner has primary responsibility for working with a team to carry-out all activities associated with executing on our "absurd cleanliness" mission --- cleaning responsibilities are focused on 109 guest rooms along with adjacent public areas and common restroom/shower facilities.
THE PERFECT FIT
The Coldfoot Camp cleaner position is a perfect fit for an individual who:
- Loves to clean --- and, has great attention to detail.
- Likes to work hard [not just in concept, but in reality!!!].
- Thrives on work requiring serious flexibility and multi-tasking.
- Views favorably the idea of having a physical work component to their workday.
- Is excited about the opportunity to spend a summer “midnight sun” season and fall “aurora” season north of the Arctic Circle in Alaska’s Brooks Mountain Range --- and, having the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with the guests we serve.
WORK SCHEDULE:
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM [one hour meal break]
5 days per week
COMPENSATION:
$14.00 / hour PLUS gratuities PLUS up to a $2,000.00 season completion bonus (may be prorated) PLUS room & meals [at no cost to coworker]
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CLEANER-HOST
RESPONSIBILITIES
As cleaner, has primary responsibility for working with a team to carry-out all activities associated with executing on our "absurd cleanliness" mission --- cleaning responsibilities are focused on 109 guest rooms along with adjacent public areas and common restroom/shower facilities.
As host, has primary responsibility for a VERY diverse set of guest-service activities focused on extending soulful hospitality to an equally diverse make-up of guests [travelers, locals, and workers] in our 80-seat roadside/riverside café.
Specific host responsibilities include:
- Greet guests upon their entering the café [and, soulfully determine their needs].
- Respond to guest questions regarding the Camp, the region, or the highway.
- Seat those guests choosing to dine with us, take orders, and serve food/drink.
- Cashier all Camp sales [meals, lodging, fuel, gifts, mercantile].
- Check-in overnight lodging guests.
- Keep gift area organized and welcoming [fold, fold, fold!!!].
- Clean café and public restrooms.
- Assist with fuel and propane fill-ups when required.
- Assist with dishwashing activities as required.
- Assist with food prep activities as required.
THE PERFECT FIT
The Coldfoot Camp cleaner-host position is a perfect fit for an individual who:
- Loves to clean --- and, has great attention to detail.
- Genuinely cares about and enjoys serving people.
- Likes to work hard [not just in concept, but in reality!!!]
- Thrives on work requiring serious flexibility and multi-tasking.
- Views favorably the idea of having a physical work component to their work day.
- Is excited about the opportunity to spend a summer “midnight sun” season and fall “aurora” season north of the Arctic Circle in Alaska’s Brooks Mountain Range --- and, having the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with the guests we serve.
WORK SCHEDULE
As cleaner ---
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM [one hour meal break]
2 or 3 days per week
As host ---
Morning Shift --- 4:00 AM - 12:30 PM [one hour meal break]
Afternoon Shift --- 12:30 PM - 9:00 PM [one hour meal break]
Evening Shift --- 6:00 PM – 2:30 AM [one hour meal break]
2 or 3 days per week
COMPENSATION
$14.00 / hour [cleaner] & $12.00 / hour [host] PLUS up to a $2,000.00 season completion bonus (may be prorated). PLUS room & meals [at no cost to coworker]
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DINNER BUFFET COOK
RESPONSIBILITIES
The dinner buffet cook has primary responsibility for a diverse set of food production activities focused on cooking delicious, handcrafted meals in our "scratch" kitchen for an equally diverse make-up of guests [recreational travelers, truckers, and workers] in our 80-seat roadside café --- our summer “midnight sun” season dinner service features a dinner buffet.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Work with a team of two/three coworkers to execute all food production activities required to put-up and re-supply a dinner buffet.
- Execute all food prep activities required for dinner buffet service.
- Execute all cleaning activities required to leave the kitchen “absurdly clean” at the end of the shift.
THE PERFECT FIT
The Coldfoot Camp dinner buffet cook position is a perfect fit for an individual who ---
- Has previous line cooking and/or other experience in a commercial kitchen --- OR --- is new to a commercial kitchen but has a sincere and enthusiastic willingness to develop new culinary skills.
- Views favorably the idea of working in a "scratch" kitchen versus an "industrial" production kitchen.
- Views favorably the idea of working in a non-corporate work environment
- Likes to work hard [not just in concept, but in reality!!!]
- Thrives on work requiring serious flexibility and multi-tasking.
- Views favorably the idea of having a physical work component to their workday.
- Is excited about the opportunity to spend a summer “midnight sun” season and fall “aurora” season north of the Arctic Circle in Alaska’s Brooks Mountain Range --- and, having the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with coworkers and guest alike.
WORK SCHEDULE
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; 5 days per week
COMPENSATION
$17.00 / hour [potential for higher starting wage dependent on culinary skills and experience] PLUS gratuities PLUS up to a $2,000.00 season completion bonus (may be prorated). PLUS room & meals [at no cost to coworker]
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GUIDE
RESPONSIBILITIES
The guide has primary responsibility for hosting recreational traveler guests from around the world who have traveled to Alaska [and, Coldfoot Camp] during summer “midnight sun” season to experience the Brooks Mountain Range and Gates of the Arctic National Park bathed in 24-hours of sunlight [and, enjoy other exciting summer excursions/activities] --- and, during fall “aurora” season to seek the aurora borealis at one of earth’s best aurora-viewing locations.
Specific excursions/activities offered to Coldfoot Camp guests during summer “aurora” season include ---
- Arctic Mountain Safari --- 6-hour ground tour by van north of Coldfoot deep into the Brooks Mountain Range --- paralleling the Gates of the Arctic National Park --- and, reaching the Arctic Divide and beyond.
- Arctic Circle Air Adventure --- 2-hour exploration of Coldfoot and Wiseman by van/foot for guests arriving/departing Coldfoot by air.
- Arctic Circle Switch --- 2-hour ground tour from Coldfoot to the Arctic Circle [or, vice versa] for guests arriving/departing Coldfoot by ground.
- Koyukuk River Float --- 2-hour guided raft adventure on the Koyukuk River.
- Packraft Adventure --- 4-hour guided packraft/hiking exploration of the arctic wilderness adjacent to the Gates of the Arctic National Park.
- Fat Tire Bike Adventure --- 2-hour guided bike ride on local trails.
During fall “aurora” season Coldfoot Camp guests also have the opportunity to witness the aurora borealis by joining the following excursion ---
- Arctic Village Aurora --- 4-hour excursion to the nearby village of Wiseman for a very late-night cabin-based aurora-watching experience.
Specific guide responsibilities include ---
- Prepare vehicle, equipment, and supplies for excursion/activity to be shared with guests.
- Greet guests to communicate “adventure plan” prior to start of excursion/activity.
- Share high-quality, relevant “stories” with guests while “on-stage”, infusing the experience with maximum meaningfulness.
- Provide the physical, mental, emotional leadership required to ensure the excursion/activity is conducted safely --- yet, also infused with maximum joyfulness.
- De-mob/clean/organize vehicle, equipment, and supplies upon excursion/activity completion.
THE PERFECT FIT
The Coldfoot Camp guide position is a perfect fit for an individual who ---
- Genuinely cares about and enjoys interacting with people.
- Possesses the passion for the arctic wilderness of the Brooks Mountain Range necessary to fuel the motivation required to learn the culture/science of the region and enthusiastically share it with guests in the form of well-constructed “stories”.
- Possesses the discipline required to complete the training required to operate vans on the Dalton Highway in a manner that is safe and accident-free.
- Likes to work hard [not just in concept, but in reality!!!]
- Thrives on work requiring serious flexibility and multi-tasking.
- Views favorably the idea of having a physical work component to their workday.
- Embraces the concept of “mise en place” --- being well-organized and keeping “everything in its place”.
- Is willing to learn one or more roles in Camp in addition to guiding [cleaner, host, cook, maintenance] --- and, enthusiastically embraces the alternate roles when required.
- Is excited about the opportunity to spend a summer “midnight sun” season and a fall “aurora” season north of the Arctic Circle in Alaska’s Brooks Mountain Range --- and, having the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with coworkers and guest alike.
WORK SCHEDULE
Varies significantly on any given day dependent on the excursions/activities guided.
5 days per week
COMPENSATION
$12.00 / hour PLUS gratuities PLUS up to a $2,000.00 season completion bonus (may be prorated) PLUS room & meals [at no cost to coworker]
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HOST
RESPONSIBILITIES
The host has primary responsibility for a VERY diverse set of guest-service activities focused on extending soulful hospitality to an equally diverse make-up of guests [travelers, locals, and workers] in our 80-seat roadside café.
Specific host responsibilities include ---
- Greet guests upon their entering the café [and, soulfully determine their needs].
- Respond to guest questions regarding the Camp, the region, or the highway.
- Seat those guests choosing to dine with us, take orders, and serve food/drink.
- Cashier all Camp sales [meals, lodging, fuel, gift, mercantile].
- Check-in overnight lodging guests.
- Keep gift area organized and welcoming [fold, fold, fold!!!].
- Clean café and public restrooms.
- Assist with fuel and propane fill-ups when required.
- Assist with dishwashing activities as required.
- Assist with food prep activities as required.
THE PERFECT FIT
The Coldfoot Camp host position is a perfect fit for an individual who ---
- Genuinely cares about and enjoys serving people.
- Loves to clean --- and, has great attention to detail.
- Likes to work hard [not just in concept, but in reality!!!]
- Thrives on work requiring serious flexibility and multi-tasking.
- Views favorably the idea of having a physical work component to their work day.
- Is excited about the opportunity to spend a summer “midnight sun” season and fall “aurora” season north of the Arctic Circle in Alaska’s Brooks Mountain Range --- and, having the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with coworkers and guest alike.
WORK SCHEDULE
Morning Shift --- 5:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Afternoon Shift --- 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Evening Shift --- 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
5 days per week
COMPENSATION
$12.00 / hour PLUS gratuities PLUS up to a $2,000.00 season completion bonus (may be prorated) PLUS room & meals [at no cost to coworker]
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LUNCH COOK
RESPONSIBILITIES
The lunch cook has primary responsibility for a diverse set of food production activities focused on cooking delicious, handcrafted meals in our "scratch" kitchen for an equally diverse make-up of guests [recreational travelers, truckers, and workers] in our 80-seat roadside café --- our summer “midnight sun” season lunch service focuses on menu service.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Execute final “line" food production activities required to fill lunch service menu orders.
- Execute all food prep activities required for lunch service.
- Assist with both prep and production activities associated with the “to-go” sack lunches for work crew and recreational traveler guests.
- Assist with dishwashing activities as required.
- Execute all cleaning activities required to leave the kitchen “absurdly clean” at the end of the shift.
THE PERFECT FIT
The Coldfoot Camp lunch cook position is a perfect fit for an individual who ---
- Has previous line cooking and/or other experience in a commercial kitchen --- OR --- is new to a commercial kitchen but has a sincere and enthusiastic willingness to develop new culinary skills.
- Views favorably the idea of working in a "scratch" kitchen versus an "industrial" production kitchen.
- Views favorably the idea of working in a non-corporate work environment
- Likes to work hard [not just in concept, but in reality!!!]
- Thrives on work requiring serious flexibility and multi-tasking.
- Views favorably the idea of having a physical work component to their workday.
- Is excited about the opportunity to spend a summer “midnight sun” season and fall “aurora” season north of the Arctic Circle in Alaska’s Brooks Mountain Range --- and, having the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with coworkers and guest alike.
WORK SCHEDULE
10:30 AM – 6:30 PM; 5 days per week
COMPENSATION
$15.00 / hour [potential for higher starting wage dependent on culinary skills and experience] PLUS gratuities PLUS up to a $2,000.00 season completion bonus (may be prorated) PLUS room & meals [at no cost to coworker]
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MAINTENANCE
RESPONSIBILITIES
The maintenance coworker has primary responsibility for tire repairs done on both passenger vehicle and semi-truck tires ---- and, also assists the maintenance team in other areas of facility maintenance --- including [but, not limited to] snow removal , removing/burning trash, monitoring/refilling fuel tanks, maintaining diesel generators, and monitoring heating/water systems --- finally, the maintenance coworker also plays the primary groundskeeping role in Camp, ensuring that the outdoor areas of Camp are kept clean, organized, and presentable.
THE PERFECT FIT
The Coldfoot Camp maintenance position is a perfect fit for an individual who:
- Enjoys hands-on work including work in an outdoor environment.
- Possesses a basic mechanical aptitude and a desire to learn more.
- Likes to work hard [not just in concept, but in reality!!!].
- Thrives on work requiring serious flexibility and multi-tasking.
- Views favorably the idea of having a physical work component to their workday.
- Is excited about the opportunity to spend a summer “midnight sun” season and fall “aurora” season north of the Arctic Circle in Alaska’s Brooks Mountain Range --- and, having the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with the guests we serve.
WORK SCHEDULE:
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM [one hour meal break]
5 days per week
COMPENSATION:
Hourly wage depends on experience PLUS up to a $2,000.00 season completion bonus (may be prorated) PLUS room & meals [at no cost to coworker]
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COUNTER
OUR MISSION
Extend soulful hospitality to our guests --- and, enjoy doing it
Work hard --- thus, creating value for our guests
Care [genuinely!!!] about the communities we serve
RESPONSIBILITIES
The counter-based guest service position has primary responsibility for assisting with all front counter activities associated with guest departures and arrivals on flights to/from our Fairbanks-based terminal --- secondarily, has responsibility for assisting with freight and ramp activities on an as-required basis.
The guest service coworker is the frontline embodiment of Wright Air’s mission of soulful hospitality, hard work, and genuine care/concern --- it is the relationship that the guest service coworker builds with our guests that ultimately determines our ability to transform our mission into an everyday reality for our guests.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Use computer reservation system to check-in departing guests.
- Make changes to guest reservations when necessary.
- Weigh/tag guest baggage [must be able to lift 50 lbs].
- Collect guest payments.
- Screen guest luggage for hazmat.
- Answer phone and appropriately transfer phone calls.
- Respond to phone and walk-in inquiries.
- Take phone reservations.
- Perform cleaning activities at the terminal.
- Escort guests out to aircraft.
- Assist with other tasks or activities as required.
THE PERFECT FIT
An individual who:
- genuinely cares about and enjoys serving people;
- likes to word hard [not just in concept, but in reality!!!];
- thrives on work requiring serious flexibility and multi-tasking;
- views favorably the idea of having a physical labor component to their work day;
- thinks aviation is cool;
- loves living in Interior/Arctic Alaska and is very excited about the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with the people and communities we serve.
WORK SCHEDULE
At Wright Air we take pride in working hard to create a work schedule for each coworker that is individualized to meet their unique life-work balance/needs --- both part-time and full-time work schedules are available --- most work takes place between the hours of 4:00 AM and 8:00 PM --- the ability to work on Saturday and/or Sunday is a plus but not a requirement.
COMPENSATION
Fairbanks-based coworker providing own lodging ---
Competitive starting wage dependent on skills/experience.
OR
"Camp-style" seasonal coworker ---
Competitive starting wage dependent on skills/experience PLUS lodging PLUS up to a $1,000.00 season completion bonus (may be prorated).
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FREIGHT
OUR MISSION
Extend soulful hospitality to our guests --- and, enjoy doing it Work hard --- thus, creating value for our guests Care [genuinely!!!] about the communities we serveRESPONSIBILITIES
The freight-based guest service position has primary responsibility for assisting with all freight activities associated with accepting freight and mail for flights departing from our Fairbanks-based terminal --- secondarily, has responsibility for assisting with counter and ramp activities on an as-required basis.
The guest service coworker is the frontline embodiment of Wright Air’s mission of soulful hospitality, hard work, and genuine care/concern --- it is the relationship that the guest service coworker builds with our guests that ultimately determines our ability to transform our mission into an everyday reality for our guests.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Use computer reservation system to accept freight and mail.
- Screen incoming freight for hazmat.
- Weigh/sticker incoming freight [must be able to lift 50 lbs].
- Collect guest payments for accepted freight
- Respond to phone inquiries regarding the current status of specific freight items.
- Perform cleaning activities in the freight office and hangars.
- Assist with other tasks or activities as required.
THE PERFECT FIT
An individual who:
- genuinely cares about and enjoys serving people;
- likes to word hard [not just in concept, but in reality!!!];
- thrives on work requiring serious flexibility and multi-tasking;
- views favorably the idea of having a physical labor component to their work day;
- thinks aviation is cool;
- loves living in Interior/Arctic Alaska and is very excited about the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with the people and communities we serve.
WORK SCHEDULE
At Wright Air we take pride in working hard to create a work schedule for each coworker that is individualized to meet their unique life-work balance/needs --- both part-time and full-time work schedules are available --- most work takes place between the hours of 4:00 AM and 8:00 PM --- the ability to work on Saturday and/or Sunday is a plus but not a requirement.
COMPENSATION
Fairbanks-based coworker providing own lodging ---
Competitive starting wage varies dependent on skills/experience.
OR
"Camp-style" seasonal coworker ---
Competitive starting wage varies dependent on skills/experience PLUS lodging PLUS up to a $1,000.00 season completion bonus (may be prorated).
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RAMP
OUR MISSION
Extend soulful hospitality to our guests --- and, enjoy doing it
Work hard --- thus, creating value for our guests
Care [genuinely!!!] about the communities we serve
RESPONSIBILITIES
The ramp position has primary responsibility for assisting with all ramp activities associated with the loading and unloading of aircraft arriving and departing from our Fairbanks-based terminal --- secondarily, has responsibility for assisting with freight and counter activities on an as-required basis.
The ramp coworker is the “behind-the-scenes” embodiment of Wright Air’s mission of soulful hospitality, hard work, and genuine care/concern --- it is the passion that the ramp coworker infuses into his/her work that ultimately determines our ability to transform our mission into an everyday reality for our guests.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Load and unload aircraft for arriving and departing flights.
- Perform cleaning/organizing activities in the freight hangars and ramp area.
- Assist with other tasks or activities as required.
THE PERFECT FIT
An individual who:
- genuinely cares about and enjoys serving people;
- likes to word hard [not just in concept, but in reality!!!];
- thrives on work requiring serious flexibility and multi-tasking;
- views favorably the idea of having a physical labor component to their work day;
- thinks aviation is cool;
- loves living in Interior/Arctic Alaska and is very excited about the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with the people and communities we serve.
WORK SCHEDULE
At Wright Air we take pride in working hard to create a work schedule for each coworker that is individualized to meet their unique life-work balance/needs --- both part-time and full-time work schedules are available --- most work takes place between the hours of 4:00 AM and 8:00 PM --- the ability to work on Saturday and/or Sunday is a plus but not a requirement.
COMPENSATION
Fairbanks-based coworker providing own lodging ---
Competitive starting wage varies dependent on skills/experience.
OR
"Camp-style" seasonal coworker ---
Competitive starting wage varies dependent on skills/experience PLUS lodging PLUS up to a $1,000.00 season completion bonus (may be prorated).
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How to Apply
If you have read this far and still believe that "working arctic" might be right for you, we encourage you to learn more by reading the detailed information found at www.workarctic.com.
After further research, if you remain interested in being considered for employment at one of our Camps, please complete/submit our online employment application. The completion of the online employment application is an employment requirement.
We will review your application upon receipt, and those applicants who appear to be a good fit with the work/life experience offered by our Camps will be invited to participate in a 60-ish minute information phone conversation.
Please remember: all of our Camps are committed to providing a drug-free workplace (including marijuana) in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. Thus, all applicants should feel comfortable submitting to pre-employment, random, and "for cause" drug testing.