Online Program Support Staff

General Information

Legal Name*

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Do you currently reside in the United States?*

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Current U.S. Address*

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What is your current country of residence?*

Email*

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Phone*

Are you interested in employment or volunteer opportunities?*

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Year-round Employment
Summer Employment
Volunteering for at least a month

What Areas Are You Interested In?*

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Program Coordination
Registration & Guest Services
Kitchen & Dish Room
Housekeeping & Program Space Set Up
Facilities & Maintenance

Date Available*

Will you be at least 21 years old as of your date of availability?*

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How old will you be?*

Are you authorized to work in the United States?*

Authorization to work in the United States is required for all employees and volunteers.

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No
Not Sure

Are you sure? We cannot consider your application if you are not authorized to work in the United States.*

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No

Can you provide proof of authorization to work in the United States?*

The types of documents that may be used to prove authorization to work include a valid U.S. Passport, valid driver's license or other identification card issued by a state in the U.S., and a Social Security card.

Yes
No
Not Sure

Are you sure? This proof is required to work or volunteer at DMC.*

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No

Highest Level of Education*

Current or Most Recent Occupation*

Do you have any prior relationship with DMC?*

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No

Please describe and include whether and when you have been employed by or volunteered at DMC in the past, have attended retreats here, or have otherwise spent time on the land.*

COVID-19 and Other Public Health Concerns

Are you willing to abide by any rules we may adopt around COVID-19 or other public health concerns?*

Yes
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Work Skills and Experience

Describe how your work experience or training is relevant to any position that you are applying for. Please include any relevant licenses or certifications you have earned.*

Optional: Attach a current resume highlighting experience relevant to the position(s) that you are applying for.

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, rtf, txt, Max. file size: 256 MB.

DMC is located approximately one hour from medical care. Working or staying at DMC requires an ability to handle high altitude, exposure to weather, and navigating uneven terrain. Do you foresee any challenges with working and/or staying in these conditions?*

Yes
No

Please describe.*

Some positions require the ability to lift objects, shovel snow, walk across distances, handle hot food, etc. Do you foresee any physical challenges in performing the duties of any position that you are applying for?*

Yes
No

Please describe.*

Some positions may require the use of an DMC vehicle. Do you have a valid driver's license issued by a state in the U.S.?*

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No

Have you ever (a) had your driver's license suspended or revoked, or (b) been denied auto insurance coverage?*

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No

In addition to performing departmental duties, employees and volunteers may be assigned dishwashing shifts or similar cleaning tasks. Employees are paid for this time. Do you foresee any challenges with this?*

Yes
No

There are times when other departments require assistance to ensure that our operational needs are met. Would you be willing to assist other teams when requested?*

Yes
No

Staying or Living at DMC

If hired or accepted for volunteer service, do you plan to reside at DMC for the term of your employment or volunteer service?*

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No

Have you lived or worked in a residential community before?*

Yes
No

Where?*

Can you provide your own transportation to and from DMC?*

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No

Would you bring a vehicle to DMC?*

Yes
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Housing*

We anticipate that most incoming employees and volunteers will be housed indoors. Many of our indoor housing options will require living with one or more staff members in separate bedrooms. Some incoming staff may be housed in canvas tents from early June through early September. Employees are charged $100.00 per month for housing. Do you understand our current housing situation?

Yes
No

Bathhouse*

Your assigned housing may require you to share a gendered bathhouse with other community members and guests. We also have a private gender neutral restroom available for showering. Are you willing to share a gendered bathhouse with curtained showers?

Yes
No

Meal Plan & Food Allergies*

Participation in DMC's meal plan is required for all employees who live in DMC-provided housing. The meal plan costs $275.00 per month and typically includes three prepared meals per day, coffee, tea, fruit, and snacks. Meat is offered at some meals. Vegetarian, vegan, and wheat-free options are available at each meal. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate any other dietary needs. Employees and volunteers do not have use of a kitchen for preparing their own meals. Do you understand our meal options?

Yes
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Pets*

To maintain a contemplative environment and to protect native wildlife and plants we generally cannot accommodate pets. Do you understand this policy?

Yes
No

Meditation and Other Contemplative Practices

Are you a meditation practitioner?*

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Please describe your meditation practice(s).*

Do you have any interest in learning how to meditate or in developing a meditation practice?*

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No

Classes on meditation and Buddhist teachings may be offered to staff. Would you be interested in participating in these classes?*

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No

Please describe any other contemplative practices you engage in.

Staff Trainings and Policies

Staff Trainings*

During the term of your employment or volunteer service, DMC may provide mandatory training sessions on topics including diversity, equity, and inclusion; sexual harassment; and ethical conduct, including those that address personal and societal oppression, power dynamics, and skillful bystander intervention. Do you agree to attend and participate in any mandatory staff training, including those related to the topics listed above?

Yes
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Please review our Code of Ethics and Values.

If hired or accepted for volunteer service, do you agree to sign and abide by our Code of Ethics?*

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