Staff Compensation

The rewards of working in a camp ministry are abundant even though the pay isn’t. Rocky Mountain offers compensation including housing, food, and worker’s compensation insurance. Health insurance is not available through camp. Remuneration is offered as follows:

• First-time employees – $240 per week
• Online learning/training – $240 (prior to arrival)
• Leadership positions – $300 per week
• Returning staff bonus: $25 per week (each summer)

Note: $400 – unpaid value of meals and housing provided per week

Additional Staff Benefits

• Trading Post Staff Discount: As a part of our appreciation, summer staff get 50% off all items in Trading Post. So if you need something or lose something, RMMC is here to help!
• Family Visits: Immediate family that visit their summer staff family member receive a 15% discount off accommodations and meals.
• Friend Visits & Accommodations: 1-2 night (maximum) accommodations are free there is a spot available in summer staff accommodations.
• Friend Visit & Meals: 1-2 friends can enjoy a meal for free when they help with dishes.

Don’t let the cost of travel be a barrier to serving on summer staff here at Rocky Moutnain. To help with the reality of transportation expense, RMMC is moving from offering transportation assistance as requested to transportation expenses ARE included! So if it’s gas, we’ll pay your gas, If it’s a plane ticket, we’ll pay your plane ticket up to a maximum of $500 per person (Note: minimum commitment of 4 weeks or more required). If you’re close, we hope you won’t mind what less amount you needed could go to the person from farther away. At the end of the day, we hope this will help transportaion NOT be a barrier to a summer staff experience as part of the Rocky Mountain ministry.

If flying, it’s hard to beat the Colorado Springs airport as the closest airport to camp. Of course,  ticket prices are what they are. Groome Transportation offers a convienent shuttle to/from Denver International Airport (DIA) if you find a much better rate to that airport. Do take into account the additional time and expense (around $55 each way). Camp will offer transportation to/from Colorado Springs for our staff.

At the end of the day, the spirit (with the Spirit) behind this is to convey the generosity our donors have shown in support of the RMMC ministry and share that generosity with you. You are also being generous in your willingness to share your gifts, talents and joy with each other along with all the campers and guests who enjoy and are blessed by this place.

RMMC incoorporates and accommodates time off for personal care and health both during and in between serving campers and guest groups.

• Vacation time beyond the normal camp week (i.e. weddings, family trips, etc.) must be coordinated BEFORE arriving at Staff Orientation.
• Additional sick or personal time during the day (to allow for physical or emotional care) must be coordinated with supervisor and camp nurse.
• Additional days or time off requested during the summer must be requested in writing two weeks BEFORE the requested time and will be reviewed on a case by case basis.

Persons interested in coming for shorter amounts of time (typically two weeks or less) are encouraged to apply as volunteers. Free housing, food and health insurance coverage (up to $5,000 for those without primary insurance) is offered for those unable to make longer term commitments.

JUNE 30- JULY 5
4 & 5 Grade Resident
8 & 9 Grade Wilderness II

JULY 6
Summer Staff Retreat

JULY 7-12
Camp Rocky (guest group)

JULY 12-14
3rd Grade Resident

JULY 14-19
Family Camp I
Sr. High Wilderness I

JULY 21-26
Family Camp II
Sr. High Wilderness II

AUGUST 11-17
Colorado Roots Music Camp II

The full summer begins with staff orientation and ends with Family Camp II. After resident youth camps, staff will transition into serving summer guest groups and family camps. Applicants able to commit for the full summer will receive best consideration of position preferences (all 10 weeks). Partial summer commitments are equally welcomed to ensure all positions are filled.

Employees working at a child care licensing facility is required to have a fingerprint card submitted for a state and federal background check on file.

IN STATE APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS (you are physically present in Colorado):

A. Go to https://abi.cabiond.com/Login to create an account OR sign in if you already have an account.
B. Enter requested information and continue.
C. Select “Colorado Fingerprinting Site” option and continue to completion including selecting a location you are able to visit. The following information is provided for completion of background check submission.
D. Payment “should” be covered through providing a billing code.

• CBI Unique Code: ​4161DCLI
• Reason Fingerprinted: ​CHILDCARE – LICENSED 26-6-107
• Billing Code: 4161RMLIC
• Child Care License#: 47969

(RMMC Note – Whew, thanks for your help with these necessary steps for camp to fulfill its childcare license and offer a summer resident and wilderness camp experience to youth. Please feel free to contact camp at 719-687-9506 or [email protected] with any questions!)

Trails Background Permission Form (click to download)

Employees working at a child care licensing facility is required to have a Trails background check on file.

STEP 1: Download form & complete requested information.

STEP 2: Save and upload completed form to Online Summer Staff Portal (click to upload)

Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System – PDIS (click for link)

This training covers the use of standard precautions in early care and learning settings. It also addresses the prevention and control of infectious diseases, and the role of immunizations for children and care providers. Upon completion of all online modules, completion certtificate will be printed and signed to indicate that the Rocky Mountain Mennonite Camp exposure control plan was reviewed.

STEP 1: To take the online training, please complete the following steps.

1. Login to to the PDIS site (link above) using your existing account information (returning summer staff) or create a new account (new summer staff)
2. Once logged in, you will be on a “Home Dashboard” page.
3. Click on “Go to Learning” (blue button).
4. In the search bar, enter “Standard Precautions”.
5. Select “Standard Precautions” with a “Required Training” heading.
6. On the “Standard Precautions, including Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases and Immunizations”, select “Open Curriculum” (blue button).
7. Complete listed steps

STEP 2: Save certificate of completion as a .pdf file and upload to your Online Summer Staff Portal (click to upload).

Expert Online Training (click for link)

Facilitating a safe, fun and meaningful summer for everyone fulfills the goal of the Rocky Mountain ministry AND sustains the child care license with the State of Colorado. These online classes helps us all do just that in caring for and protecting the campers and yourself. They are what they are but hopefully a bit more engaging with real life examples vs. a textbook. Additionally, you get to choose when, where and how many classes you want to complete at a time (i.e spread out or binge). These classes represent the additional  week of pay along with the other trainings and paperwork that allow us as a staff to maximize our time together for orientation week.

STEP 1: To take the online training, please complete the following steps.

1. Login to to the Expert Online Training site (link above) using the welcome email you received from them and RMMC (custom message).
2. Follow instructions to assigned classes.

STEP 2: Save certificate of completion as a .pdf file and upload to your Online Summer Staff Portal (click to upload).

(RMMC Note – An invitation email from Expert Online Training should arrive by April 1st. If this email has not been received, please feel free to contact camp at 719-687-9506 or [email protected] with any questions!)

2022 I-9 Form (click for downoad)

Form I-9 verifies your citizenship status for employment.

STEP 1: Download & complete required informaton:

• Section 1: provide name, address, etc.
• Section 2: provide document information you are using to verify citizenship
  • Document from LIST A ONLY (i.e. passport)
  • OR
  • Document from LIST B (i.e. drivers license, school ID with photo, etc.) AND
  • Document from LIST C (i.e. social security card, birth certificate, etc.)
• Section 3: camp information already included in I-9 form provided above

STEP 2: Upload the following to your Online Summer Staff Portal (click for portal)

• Completed I-9 Form
• Document used from LIST A

OR

• Completed I-9 Form
• Document used from LIST B AND
• Document used from LIST C

2022 W-4 Form (click to download)

Form W-4 directs your employer to withhold the correct federal income tax from your pay. If too little is withheld, you will generally owe tax when you file your tax return and may owe a penalty. If too much is withheld, you will generally be due a refund. Complete a new Form W-4 when changes to your personal or financial situation would change the entries on the form.

STEP 1: Download form & complete information

STEP 2: Upload completed form to Online Summer Staff Portal (click to upload)

Online Summer Staff Portal (click here to upload)

STEP 1: Make electronic image of a voided check or deposit slip that includes the folloing information:

• Financial institution name.
• Routing number.
• Account number (checking or savings) for destination of direct deposit.

STEP 2: Save and upload image to Online Summer Staff Portal (click to upload)

Clothing

• Appropriate casual clothing (shorts, T-shirts, jeans, etc.)
• Warm clothing for cold mornings & evenings (ie: jacket, sweatshirts, hat, gloves, etc)
• Camping (outpost) clothes and/or work clothing
• Multiple pairs of comfortable and durable shoes (tennis shoes, hiking boots, etc.)
• A few nice clothes for special occasions
• Swim wear that is modest (trunks for men, one-piece for women) for possible excursions of white-water rafting or river tubing.
• Raincoat and hat or poncho (count on afternoon rains)
• Bedding / Personal
• Sheets, blankets and pillow
• Sleeping bag for overnight campout
• Personal bathroom items and towels
• Bible and Bible study aids
• Personal devotion books & group devotion books for use with campers
• Alarm clock
• Flashlight
• Water bottle
• Insect repellent (not many insects however)
• Sunscreen

Other Items

• Musical instruments (kazoos, guitars, banjos, mandolins, recorders, flutes, rhythm instruments, etc.)
• Short dramas, skits, reader’s theater selections, poetry, stories or books appropriate for children, etc.
• Do NOT bring live (or dead) pets, alcohol, tobacco, illegal drugs, marijuana, fireworks, or dirt bikes.
• K-cups for our Keurig machine (in addition to our regular coffee maker) can be brought or purchased.

Trading Post

As a part of our appreciation for you joining us, summer staff get 50% off any Trading Post items. So if you need something or loose something, RMMC is here to help!

Correspondence

PHONE – Camp’s landline phone is limited to use after supper and before breakfast to help keep limited phone lines open during office hours (10-15 min. limit). The great news is that your long distance calls (at least within the U.S.) are free because of a great phone plan! While cell phones don’t get reception here at main camp, a short hike to Monkey Rock (5 min.) will give you reception and a great view.
EMAIL/INTERNET – A staff computer is available with limited access for staff without laptops. Those with laptops are free to use the wi-fi access during your time off.

Laundry

The laundry room is available for use and detergent is happily provided at no charge (another perk!) to encourage clean and good smelling staff. Housekeeping will coordinate when the laundry room is available.

Weather

Mountain climates are cooler as the temperature decreases 3 degrees for every 1000 foot of elevation gain (Camp is at 9,620 feet elevation). Typically, the high temperature does not exceed 85-90 degrees during the summer with the average temperature around 70-80 degrees. Keep in mind however, that morning temperatures may dip into the high 30’s and snow has fallen in June!

How much to bring?

Please remember that staff living quarters are nice, but not necessarily lavish in style and size. Avoid the need to use a moving truck to bring your personal belongings. Live simply so that you and your roommates may simply live with each other and each other’s stuff!