MMR will begin to receive applications for Summer Staff 2021 on November 14th, 2020.
Dear Applicant,
Thank you for your interest in a summer ministry position at Miracle Mountain Ranch. A position at Miracle Mountain Ranch is not a typical summer job, and it is not for everyone. Please read the Summer Staff Standards to see if a job at MMR would be a good fit for you:
MMR Summer Staff Standards:
- Must be a committed follower of Jesus Christ, having a personal relationship with Him as Lord and Savior and must be excited for the opportunity to share their faith with ranchers and staff.
- Must have a genuine love for children.
- Must have a learner’s attitude and desire to grow and be challenged spiritually. It is expected that all summer staff will be proactive in seeking out spiritual conversations with ranchers every week for the purpose of evangelizing the lost and discipling the saved.
- Must be willing to honor and abide by the policies and beliefs of the ministry of Miracle Mountain Ranch during the duration of employment. This includes clothing that is modest and appropriate for the occasion. Smoking, drinking, and using drugs are not permitted on or off the grounds while serving on the staff of Miracle Mountain Ranch for reasons of health, safety, and Christian witness.
- Must seek to glorify God in the way that they live. This includes testimony on social media, communication with others (seeking to edify and point others towards Christ and not participating in bad language, course jesting, gossip, or slander), and respecting those around them.
- Must be patient, dependable, responsible, and have the ability to be flexible.
Thank you for your interest in a summer ministry position at MMR. It has been a real blessing in past years to serve and fellowship with those of you who have joined us in working to establish the gospel of Christ in hearts and lives. Please look over our Mission Statement and Statement of Faith.
All summer positions are on a support basis with a minimum guaranteed remuneration based on the position you are accepted for. You will find an explanation of Summer Staff Ministry Descriptions listed below. Please read these over and consider prayerfully how the Lord may have you serve here at MMR.
COUNSELING AND GENERAL PROGRAMMING POSITIONS:
Programming Staff: Minimum Age: 18 yrs old
Ministry Summary: The program staff position requires someone who is energetic, organized and able to lead. They work under the supervision of the Program Director. There are often times when circumstances will require them to accurately assess a situation and make quick decisions that will facilitate a smooth schedule for the ranchers and summer staff. Program staff are responsible for scheduling and leading activities and games, inspecting bunkhouses; maintaining program equipment; filling out and filing paperwork; creating rancher and counselor schedules and assisting counselors with minor discipline issues, etc. Base Pay: Program staff serving in this full time position will receive a base pay of $200.00 per week of employment. (Please see Summer Staff Support)
Counselors: Minimum Age: 17 yrs old.
High school graduates or college students are preferred, but some mature high school students may be accepted.
Ministry Summary: There is very little to no time off for a counselor; so ministering to the needs of others must take priority over ministering to ones-self. This includes attending to the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the ranchers. Counselors are also responsible for assisting and participating in the daily functions of camp life which will include: conducting daily devotionals/small group Bible studies, personal counseling with all ranchers under their care, leading and participating in program activities, and consistently living as an example before other staff and ranchers. In addition to building meaningful relationships with ranchers and participating in the daily functions of camp life, counselors are also responsible for the filling out and submitting of paperwork in a timely and organized fashion. Base Pay: Counselors serving in this full time position receive a base pay of $200.00 per week of employment. (Please see Summer Staff Support)
Assistant Counselor: Minimum Age: 16 yrs old
Ministry Summary: Assistant Counselors are responsible for assisting the Head Counselor in the daily administration the summer camp program. There is very little to no time off for an Assistant Counselor; so ministering to the needs of others must take priority over ministering to ones-self. This includes attending to the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the Ranchers. Assistant Counselors are also responsible for assisting and participating in the daily functions of camp life which will include: conducting daily devotionals/small group Bible studies, personal counseling with all ranchers under their care, leading and participating in program activities, and consistently living as an example before other staff and ranchers. In addition to building meaningful relationships with ranchers and participating in the daily functions of camp life, counselors are also responsible for the filling out and submitting of paperwork in a timely and organized fashion. Base Pay: Assistant counselors serving in this full time position receive a base pay of $100.00 per week of employment. (Please see Summer Staff Support)
Lifeguard: Minimum Age: 17 yrs old
Ministry Summary: The lifeguard works under the supervision of the Program Director. Responsibilities include: daily maintenance and cleaning of pool and pool area, as well as guarding the pool when it is open for use. The lifeguard must have current lifeguard certification as well as first aid and CPR certification. The lifeguard may be asked to assist with activities and setup related to programming. Base Pay: Lifeguards serving this full time position will receive a base pay of $100.00 per week of employment. (Please see Summer Staff Support)
Archery Instructor: Minimum Age: 17 yrs old
Ministry Summary: The archery instructor works under the supervision of the archery program supervisor. Responsibilities include: Instructing archery for multiple age groups, maintaining order and safety on the range, basic equipment repair, and assisting in other programming functions when all archery range responsibilities are done. Certification is preferred but not required. Instructor should have basic knowledge and some experience in archery. Base Pay: Archery Instructors serving this full time position will receive a base pay of $100.00 per week of employment. (Please see Summer Staff Support)
Buckboard Store Clerk: Minimum Age: 16 yrs old
Ministry Summary: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: cleaning, stocking, and upkeep of the store as well as cashiering. The buckboard store clerk may also be asked to assist with activities and setup related to programming. Base Pay: Buckboard Store Clerk in this full time position will receive a base pay of $100.00 per week of employment. (Please see Summer Staff Support)
GUYS WILDERNESS CAMP POSITIONS:
Onsite Supervisor: Minimum Age: 18 yrs old.
Must have prior youth leadership experience and a desire to work with youth in a long-term capacity.
Ministry Summary: The Wilderness Camp Onsite Supervisor must have strong leadership skills, experience working with youth, be very organized, and possess a strong desire to serve those around him. The Onsite Supervisor works under the supervision of the Wilderness Camp Director and is responsible for all the functions of the Wilderness Camp program whenever the director in not onsite. They are responsible to follow through with minor to moderate disciplinary issues; ensure the counselors, assistants, and volunteers are staying on task; maintain campsite safety. They are also responsible, under the guidance of the director, to schedule, organize and lead games and activities, cook meals, and perform basic first aid (band-aids, anti-itch cream, etc.). Base Pay: The Onsite Supervisor serving in this full time position will receive a base pay of $150.00 per week of summer employment. (Please see Summer Staff Support)
Wilderness Counselors: Minimum Age: 17 yrs old.
High school graduates or college students are preferred, but some mature high school students may be accepted.
Ministry Summary: There is very little to no time off for a wilderness camp counselor; so ministering to the needs of others must take priority over ministering to ones-self. This includes attending to the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the ranchers. Wilderness camp counselors are also responsible for assisting and participating in the daily functions of camp life i.e. cooking, cleaning, constructing shelters, building fires, leading games, etc. In addition to building meaningful relationships with ranchers and participating in the daily functions of camp life, counselors are also responsible for the filling out and timely submission of weekly paperwork. Finally, there may also be opportunities in which a counselor may be asked to lead a morning devotional and/or evening chapel. Base Pay: Wilderness camp counselors serving in this full time position will receive a base pay of $145.00 per week of employment. (Please See Summer Staff Support)
MEDIA DEPARTMENT POSITIONS:
Photographer: Minimum Age: 17 yrs old
Ministry Summary: The photographer works under the supervision of the Marketing Director. Responsibilities involve interacting with all activities in order to capture the best moments, editing, organizing, and posting these moments online as well as building a slide show of each week. This person will also be required to join in other camp activities whenever possible. Base Pay: Photographers serving this full time position will receive a base pay of $150.00 per week of employment. (Please see Summer Staff Support)
Photography Assistant: Minimum Age: 16 yrs old
Ministry Summary: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: assisting the Photographer(s) with their duties and responsibilities. Base Pay: Photographer Assistants serving this full time position will receive a base pay of $75.00 per week of employment. (Please see Summer Staff Support)
Videographer: Minimum Age: 17 yrs old
Ministry Summary:The videographer works under the supervision of the Marketing Director. Responsibilities involve: interacting with all activities in order to capture the best moments, then editing and organizing the video footage to create the end of the week summer video. This person will be held responsible to join in other ministry activities whenever possible. Base Pay: Videographer serving this full time position will receive a base pay of $150.00 per week of employment. (Please see Summer Staff Support)
Videography Assistant: Minimum Age: 16 yrs old
Ministry Summary: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: assisting the Videographer(s) with their duties and responsibilities. Base Pay: Videographer Assistants serving this full time position will receive a base pay of $75.00 per week of employment. (Please see Summer Staff Support)
EQUESTRIAN CENTER POSITIONS:
Horsemanship Instructors: Minimum Age: 18 yrs old
Ministry Summary: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: doing chores, teaching arena and ground lessons, taking out trail rides, doing work projects, assisting with In-Training riding lessons, caring for horses, and helping with schooling horses. Base Pay: Horsemanship Instructors serving in this position will each receive a base pay of $150.00 per week of summer employment. (Please see Summer Staff Support)
Vaulting Instructors: Minimum Age: 16 yrs old
Ministry Summary: Responsibilities include but are not limited to: instructing ranchers as they attend a vaulting class, cooking for breakfast trail rides, helping with Critter Corral chores and doing work projects in Santa Fe. Base Pay: Vaulting instructors serving in this full time position receive a base pay of $140.00 per week of summer employment (Please see Summer Staff Support)
Wranglers: Minimum Age: 18 yrs old
Ministry Summary: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: chores, wrangling for trail rides, teaching arena and ground lessons, doing work projects, assisting with In-Training riding lessons, caring for horses, giving teachable moments, and helping with schooling horses. Base Pay: Wranglers serving in this full time position will receive a base pay of $140.00 per week of summer employment. (Please see Summer Staff Support)
Critter Corral Instructor: Minimum Age: 16 yrs old
Ministry Summary: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: scheduling the activities and classes for the afternoon in Critter, doing chores, scheduling the weekend chore rotation, caring for all the animals in Critter, helping with the up keep of the facility, working with the vaulting crew for work projects, and helping with morning horsemanship lessons. Base Pay: Critter Corral Instructors will each receive a base pay of $140.00 per week of summer employment (Please see Summer Staff Support)
Horsemanship Assistant Instructor: Minimum Age: 16 yrs old
Ministry Summary: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: assisting the Horsemanship Instructor with their duties and responsibilities. (Please see Horsemanship Instructor’s Job description for details.) Base Pay: Horsemanship Assistant Instructors serving in this full time position receive a base pay of $80.00 per week of summer employment. (Please see Summer Staff Support)
Vaulting Assistant Instructor: Minimum Age: 16 yrs old
Ministry Summary: Vaulting Assistant Instructor: Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: assisting the Vaulting Instructor in their duties and responsibilities. (Please see Vaulting Instructor’s job description for details) Base Pay: Vaulting Assistant Instructors serving in this full time position will receive a base pay of $80.00 per week of summer employment. (Please see Summer Staff Support)
Critter Corral Assistant: Minimum Age: 16 yrs old
Ministry Summary: Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to assisting the Critter Corral Director in their duties and responsibilities. (Please see Critter Corral Director’s job description for details) Base Pay: Critter Corral Assistants serving in this full time position will receive a base pay of $80.00 per week of summer employment. Please see Summer Staff Support)
SUMMER STAFF SUPPORT
Miracle Mountain Ranch is a faith-based ministry, which relies on gifts from churches and individuals for the support of the ministry and staff. Therefore, we are asking our hired summer staff to join with us in looking to the Lord for His provision. We ask that each summer staff provide a minimum of 30 names and addresses along with a personal support letter to make people aware of what they are doing at MMR during the course of the summer (further instructions on what to include in this letter will be sent to applicants who are hired). MMR will send a general support letter (along with the personalized one) on behalf of the staff member. The staff will then be guaranteed the base pay listed under the position in which they are hired. We also realize that the base pay we offer is minimal for the amount of labor given and our desire is to assist in getting others involved in each staff member’s ministry at MMR. More information will be sent out upon acceptance of an applicant’s position at MMR.
Example: A wrangler’s base pay (with a list of 30 names or more) is $980 for the summer; if $750.00 is given towards their support, they will still receive the base pay of $980 before taxes; if $1300.00 comes in for their support, they would then receive $1300.00 in pay before taxes. Pay is based on 7 weeks of camp; there is no pay for staff training weeks. Staff will receive either the base pay or their total support amount (whichever is greater). Pay will be reduced for missed weeks of work unless the staff member’s support exceeds the base pay.
Upon the event of termination of employment of a staff member, whether due to family emergency, injury, failure to preform duties, or failure to adhere to Miracle Mountain Ranch’s policies, the staff member will receive their base pay for weeks worked or the amount of support raised to the date of their termination of employment; whichever is of greater value. Any funds that are received in the mail after the date of termination will be sent back to the donor.
BUCKBOARD STORE CREDIT
All Summer Staff will receive $10 in a buckboard store account for each week that they work at MMR. This credit is only valid for the weeks worked and the balance can carry over from week to week until the conclusion of the summer.
RETURNING SUMMER STAFF BONUS
Summer Staff who have previously served as hired Summer Staff will receive $100.00 bonus added to their paycheck at the end of the summer for every previous year they worked as hired summer staff. This does not include any summers that they may have been served as an In-Training or volunteer. Returning hired Summer Staff must be employed for a minimum of 4 weeks of the summer camp season in order to have this bonus apply.
REFERRAL BONUS(Available to returning Summer Staff only)
For the summer of 2021, Miracle Mountain Ranch is offering a “Referral Bonus” to any returning summer staff who refers a new applicant to apply at MMR and is hired for the same summer of employment. For every new, referred summer staff, the returning staff who made the referral will receive a $50 bonus added to their pay check at the end of summer employment.
TRAINING FOR HIRED APPLICANTS
Summer Staff Training will begin on Sunday, June 13th, 2021 for all hired Summer Staff; registration will be from 3:00-4:30 PM. The training will run for 10 days.
Have Questions About a Specific Summer Staff Position?
Please contact the supervisor of the area you are interested in via their email or call the office at (814) 664-7673.
Counseling and General Programming: Josh Bridges – Contact
Guys Wilderness Camp: Teddy Purdie – Contact
Media Department: Donnie Rosie – Contact
Equestrian Center: Ben Freeman – Contact
Any other questions about the Summer Staff application process can be directed to [email protected]
Before Beginning the Online Application…
1. Please be aware that you will asked to provide references. This will need to include need the following information available:
- Pastor or Youth Pastor(s) name, phone, and mailing address or email
- Teacher or Employer’s name, phone, and mailing address or email (Please be sure to use a teacher or employer who is not related to you)
2. Download the appropriate spiritual questionnaire. If you prefer, you may also answer the questions in email format and send to [email protected]:
IMPORTANT: Applications will be considered incomplete until the Spiritual Life Questionnaire are also received.
