Summer Staff
Our summer staff is a dedicated and diverse group of over 200 unique and committed individuals.
Who We Are
- Former Tawonga campers who now give back to a place that was so transformative in their own youth.
- Adults who are new to Tawonga and are seeking meaningful jobs positively impacting children, working in nature and contributing to Jewish community.
- Staff members from both Jewish and non-Jewish backgrounds.
- Adults with camp or other relevant experience, including advanced degrees for our supervisory positions.
See Tawonga in Action
95% of our staff would recommend working at Tawonga
95% of our staff are satisfied with their overall job experience
Life at Camp
- All staff live at Camp, located just outside Yosemite National Park, throughout the entire summer (room and board provided)
- All staff work long hours to create a loving, welcoming and supportive environment where campers can thrive and live our mission.
- Staff are hired as experts in their area; counselors are experienced kid specialists, while our programmatic staff, like waterfront, arts and crafts, and wilderness leaders, are passionate about the work in their departments. Our staff to camper ratio is 1 to 1.5.
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Application and Hiring Process
- Our hiring process is selective and competitive, enabling us to form a kind, passionate, and hard-working team. The application process includes a written application, interview and reference checks.
- Apply early! Our first round of job offers will be made in late January. We will continue hiring for remaining open positions on a rolling basis after that.
- We will reach out about next steps after reviewing your application.
- All staff contracts are for the ENTIRE SUMMER SEASON (May 31- August 8, 2026), and applicants must be prepared to commit themselves for the full 10 weeks.
- An Equal Opportunity Employer, Camp Tawonga provides equal opportunities without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status.
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Apply Now!Questions?
Please contact Quan Phung, H.R. Generalist and Summer Assistant Director, at quan@tawonga.org if you have any questions about Tawonga’s staff or working at camp.