Reach Workcamp Summer Staff Information

Reach Workcamps

Information on becoming a Reach Summer Staff

Here you'll find just a little bit about being hired as a Reach Summer Staff member. If you have any further questions, please contact us at any time.

Each summer, Reach Workcamps hires college-aged summer staff to coordinate and conduct the summer workcamps. These are the ones in the trenches. They sweat and toil like no other so that the workcampers will have the greatest workcamp experience possible. We hold them to a high standard of service and integrity and they are the backbone of Reach Workcamps.

On May 21st, two weeks of training begins at our offices in Galeton, Colorado. After completing a few days of team-building activities in the Rocky Mountains, we return to our offices and start teaching the functions of a Reach Workcamp. For the next 14-15 days, staff will learn, live, play, work, sweat, laugh, and grow in their relationship with Christ and with each other. It is one of the most important elements of the entire summer.

The opportunity to work on a Reach Workcamp Summer Staff is an amazing and awesome way to spend a summer! Although it is lots of fun and rewarding…it is also a lot of hard work! If you are applying, please understand that the work is demanding, the hours are long, and the expectations are high!

Foundational Requirements for Employment

a knowledge and experience of the saving grace of Jesus Christ
a commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord of your life
a commitment to serving others
a deep love for people as valuable in God’s sight
a motivated, disciplined and organized lifestyle
a commitment to working as part of a “team”
at least one year out of high school

General Areas of Responsibility

willing to always go the extra mile
offering uncompromising customer service to workcampers, residents, agencies, volunteers, etc.
conduction of worksite inspections, delivering materials and tools
preparing the host school
meeting daily for staff meetings, prayer and devotions
an active part in the evening programs (dramas, singing, activities, etc.)
taking part in all scheduled events
driving equipment and vehicles across country to workcamp locations

Application Process

June - October Contact Reach with a permanent address
October - December Receive an application* from Reach
December 31 Return completed application* and three Reference Evaluations^* to Reach
January 1st phone interview
February 2nd phone interview
March 1 Summer Staff selection

*You will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to download the form. Click here to download the FREE Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Summer Staff Wages
The gross stipend for a first year Summer Staff member is $3,000. In addition, all basic room and board expenses are covered. You are responsible for transportation to and from Colorado at the beginning and end of the summer. Any personal items and non-Reach activities will be out-of-pocket, but this can easily be kept under $50 for the entire summer.

Detailed Job Descriptions
The Summer Staff that are hired each year are formed into Summer Staff Crews, affectionately known as Big Bird and Jaws. Each Summer Staff Crew has seven positions that need to be filled. During the interview process, you will be asked for the two top positions in which you are best qualified. Click here to view the seven detailed job descriptions.

Typical Staff Day - Setup Week

7:30am Wakie, Wakie Workcamp Staff
8:00am Breakfast
8:30am Setup host school / deliver materials / inspect worksites
12:00pm Lunch at the school or on the road
1:00pm Coordinate with school personnel / prepare for campers
6:00pm Dinner
7:00pm Duties around the school
11:00pm Staff Devotions
12:00am Lights Out!

Typical Staff Day - Workcamp Week

6:30am Lovely Wake-Up Music will get you moving
6:30am Breakfast with campers
7:30am Morning program
8:00am Prepare campers for the worksites
8:30am Deliver materials / take pictures / tasks around the school
12:00pm Sack lunches consisting of PB & J or lunch meat
2:00pm Practice for the Evening Program
3:00pm Campers return to school
4:30pm Lumberyard / program preparations / office duty
5:30pm Dinner with campers
7:00pm Evening Program
8:30pm Prepare areas for the next day
10:45pm Lights out for campers
11:00pm Staff Devotions
12:00am Bed time...and you'll need it!

The 07 Jaws Summer Staff chillin in their overalls.

Summer Staff during a drama of the evening program.

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