Our summer staff is a dedicated and diverse group of over 200 unique and committed individuals. Interested in working at Camp Tawonga this summer? Check back here on December 1, 2026 when our staff application opens!
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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 (June 6 – August 11, 2027), and applicants must be prepared to commit themselves for the entire summer. Supervisor positions, as noted by role, begin earlier, May 27 or earlier.
- 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.
Our Staff is Made Up of…
- 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.
Life at Camp
- All staff live at Camp, located just outside Yosemite National Park, for the entire summer. Housing is provided free, and meals are provided with their value included in your wages.
- All staff work full days, schedule dependent by position, 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.
Read our blog post on the incredible 2025 Maintenance Crew!
Ready to Work this Summer?
Questions?
Please contact Quan Phung, H.R. Generalist and Summer Assistant Director, at [email protected] if you have any questions about Tawonga’s staff or working at camp.
