Are you young, dynamic, and interested in building your career skills?  We are always looking for Interns who want to contribute as much as they learn.

What's your discipline?  Programs, Marketing/PR, Administration, Operations, Database Management, Maintenance/Construction. We do it all.

Year round opportunities!  Stay a semester or stay a year.

Housing concerns? Housing is provided for Interns!
 

Program Intern - summer/fall/winter/spring terms

Reports to: Program Coordinator and Executive Director
Compensation: $500 monthly stipend and lodgings
Application Deadline: Positions available year round for all semesters including summer.

General Responsibility: responsible for assisting with various duties for camp programs, including assistance with program development, camper and staff recruitment, staff training and supervision, managing paperwork and applications and direct management and/or direct provision of Aspen Camp programs. Other responsibilities might include performing duties in the office, kitchen, challenge course, and general program activities.

Specific Responsibilities:
Program Interns can be called upon to perform the following tasks:

	assume responsibilities for supervision of campers
	help plan and lead recreational activities
	-plan and lead a sign language class
	assist and/or teach assigned activities
	develop and/or follow activity plans reflecting AC program guidelines
	supervise other staff members in selected program areas as assigned
	team with other staff to provide safe and effective cooperation games
	assist in facilitation of challenge course
	write and evaluate assigned camp program activity plans
	oversee the health and personal hygiene of the campers
	follow all state and camp safety rules
	enforce camp rules and use positive reinforcement
	help with assigned meal or general camp clean-up responsibilities

To apply: Please fill out the online application. No faxes or emails accepted.  Summer Staff Application

Office Intern - summer/fall/winter/spring terms
 
Responsible to: Office Manager and Executive Director

General Responsibility: Develop and execute marketing programs, support new and existing recreational camp programs, assist with donor management including database development and fund-raising activities, perform administrative office tasks, interpret for hearing impaired campers/visitors, manage work weekend volunteers and perform special requests from the Executive Director and Office Manager. Experience in office procedures (ie filing, answering telephones, photocopying, meeting the public, and problem solving skills). Computer experience with MS Windows software, database entry and word processing. Organizational skills to handle multiple tasks in hectic environment.

This position is for someone who wants to learn how to support a busy wilderness camp organization from behind the scenes. The position combines a little of everything, but it's focus is on getting key data into files that allow it to have an immediate impact on our ability to reach out to our students and community, as well as fulfill our mission in a fun and rewarding way.

Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED required
College level courses or BA preferred
Minimum of 21 years of age preferred
Mature, capable, caring person
Desire and ability to work with Deaf and Hard of Hearing children
Desire to live and work in the camp community
Advanced receptive and expressive sign language skills and willing to learn/use various modes of communicating with Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals
Ability to relate effectively with the campers, parents, volunteers, staff, Board of Trustees, and donors
Good character, integrity, and adaptability
Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self-control
Ability to accept guidance and supervision from, and work with others
Good health indicated by required AC physical evaluation (ability to fulfill job responsibilities)
Prove free of illegal drug usage through pre-employment 5 panel urine drug screening
Pass all required background checks required by the State of Colorado
 
 To apply: Please fill out the online application. No faxes or emails accepted.  Office Intern Application
 

Summer Staff

Reports to: Program Manager

General Responsibility: Live with and guide campers throughout their camp experience; help identify and meet campers’ needs; assist with evening programs and special events; assist in facilitating camp programs; teach specialized classes in a variety of subjects. Also, need to be able to lead/assist on backpacking trips and develop the required medical emergency skills including medical administration responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications:
 

	High school diploma or GED required
	Minimum of 21 years of age preferred
	Mature, capable, caring person
	Desire and ability to work with Deaf and Hard of Hearing children
	Desire to live and work in the camp community
	Advanced receptive and expressive sign language skills and willing to learn/use various modes of communicating with Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals
	Ability to relate effectively with the campers, parents, volunteers, staff, Board of Trustees, and donors
	Good character, integrity, and adaptability
	Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self-control
	Ability to accept guidance and supervision from, and work with others
	Good health indicated by required ACDHH physical evaluation (ability to fulfill job responsibilities)
	Prove free of illegal drug usage through pre-employment 5 panel urine drug screening
	Pass all required background checks required by the State of Colorado

Essential Functions:

	Be physically able to accompany the campers to any of the camp activities
	Be able to communicate effectively with campers and provide instructions and guidance
	Have the visual ability to recognize hazards in the camp setting as well as physical symptoms of camper illness or injury
	Be able to observe camper behavior in daily camp life, be able to respond appropriately to health and safe concerns and to deal appropriately with any improper behavior
	Have the physical ability and endurance to carry a 40 pound backpack and complete a week long backpacking trip at high altitude ranging from 6000 ft. elevation to going over 12,000 ft. passes

To apply: Please fill out the online application. No faxes or emails accepted. Summer Staff Application