Support Staff

The following staff positions are essential to the success of Camp and an amazing way to join our Tawonga staff community. Please pay close attention to the dates for each position, while most summer staff dates are June 2 – August 10, 2024 (which includes staff training June 2 – June 8), various roles require additional pre-camp training (full contract dates are listed below for each position).

Kitchen

Assistant Kitchen Manager

(2 positions: $7550, more DOE. Dates for this position are May 21 – August 10) Assist and support the Kitchen Manager in the daily management of the Tawonga Kitchen. Supervise 3-4 Kitchen Supervisors – providing regular feedback, support and evaluations. Work closely with Kitchen Supervisors and Prep Cooks, collaborating, communicating and helping with the smooth running of kitchen shifts. Be a part of the Camp Management Team and be a general liaison between the Kitchen, the rest of Camp and the Director Team. The Assistant Kitchen Manager will be assigned 2-3 shifts as a Lead Cook each week, orchestrating 3-5 people including tone setting, time management, assigning tasks to Prep Cooks and working alongside them to execute meal preparation, service and clean-up. Must have professional cooking experience and enjoy working closely with others. Experience in the Tawonga kitchen is a plus.

Lead Cook

(3 positions: $6810, more DOE. Dates for this position are May 21 – August 10) Lead Cooks are assigned to one of three shifts, six days of the week – AM, PM or Snack Shift. Shifts contain 3-5 people and the Lead’s role includes tone setting, time management, assigning tasks to Prep Cooks, providing supervision and coaching to Prep Cooks and working alongside them to execute meal preparation, service and clean-up. In addition to leading shifts, each Lead Cook is part of our Kitchen Supervisor Team, which meets weekly to discuss how the kitchen is running, support one another and share in supporting our Prep Cooks. Must have professional cooking experience and enjoy working very closely with others.

Alternative Foods Cook

(3 positions: $6030, more DOE. Dates for this position are May 21 – August 10) Alternative Foods Cooks are assigned to one of two shifts, six days of the week – AM or PM. Responsible for preparing all vegetarian, vegan, and other restricted dietary alternatives for each meal (50-150 servings). Shifts can contain 1-2 people and the Alternative Foods Cook’s role includes tone setting, time management, assigning tasks to Prep Cooks, providing supervision and coaching to Prep Cooks and working alongside them to execute meal preparation, service and clean-up. The Alternative Foods Kitchen is also responsible for packing all food for meals eaten outside of the dining hall, for example, food for food related activity blocks and food for bunk backpacking trips.. Must be extremely well organized and have excellent communication skills. In addition to leading shifts, each Lead Cook is part of our Kitchen Supervisor Team, which meets weekly to discuss how the kitchen is running, support one another and share in supporting our Prep Cooks. Must have professional cooking experience and enjoy working very closely with others.

Head Baker

(1 position: $6030, more DOE. Dates for this position are May 21 – August 10) The Head Baker is responsible for all baked goods coming out of the Tawonga Kitchen, which includes (but is not limited to): breakfast breads such as coffee cake and banana bread, preparing bowls of fruit for lunch dessert, preparing and baking dinner dessert for all of camp, challah for weekly shabbat dinner and specialty items at various points of the summer. The Head Baker will be scheduled six days of the week, with mostly AM shift start times. Shifts can contain assigned Prep Cooks (1-2 people) and the Head Baker’s role includes tone setting, time management, assigning tasks to Prep Cooks, providing supervision and coaching to Prep Cooks and working alongside them to execute baking production and clean-up. The Head Baker works with the Pantry Cook to collaborate on sharing the Bakery space, as well as covering one another on days off. In addition, the Head Baker is part of our Kitchen Supervisor Team, which meets weekly to discuss how the kitchen is running, support one another and share in supporting our Prep Cooks.

Pantry Cook

(1 position: $6030 more DOE. Dates for this position are May 21 – August 10) The Pantry Cook is responsible for many aspects behind the scenes of the Tawonga Kitchen. Responsibilities can include, but are not limited to, receiving and storing away large delivery orders, keeping all back of house storage areas clean and organized at all times, preparing daily snacks between meal times for campers, kitchen and camper laundry.The Pantry Cook will be scheduled six days of the week, with both AM and PM shift start times. Shifts contain 1-2 people and the Pantry Cook’s role includes tone setting, time management, assigning tasks to Prep Cooks, providing supervision and coaching to Prep Cooks and working alongside them to execute meal preparation, service and clean-up. Must be organized, positive and detailed. The Panty Cook works with the Head Baker to make desserts for lunch and dinner and cover the Head Baker when they are on a day off. In addition, the Pantry Cook is part of our Kitchen Supervisor Team, which meets weekly to discuss how the kitchen is running, support one another and share in supporting our Prep Cooks.

Pantry Assistant

(1 position: $3750. Dates for this position are June 2 – August 10) Work directly with the Pantry Cook and/or Head Baker to make all desserts for camp and keep the behind the scenes of our kitchen tidy. Support the Pantry Cook in putting away orders and maintaining the general cleanliness and upkeep of all kitchen areas (including all food storage). Responsible for completing camper and kitchen laundry in a timely, organized, and efficient manner.

Prep Cook

(20 positions: entry level salary $3400. Dates for this position are June 4 – August 12.) Responsible for meal prep, fast-paced food service, and kitchen cleanup. Must have experience with and like working around food. Work either morning shift, evening shift, late night shift as pantry assistant, alternative foods assistant, or laundry shift. Must work closely with others in an intense environment.

Operations

Head of Maintenance

(3 positions: $4560. Dates for this position are May 23 – August 10) Responsibilities include supervising the maintenance crew and assisting the Buildings & Grounds Crew as needed with grounds-keeping, janitorial and housekeeping needs. Lead shifts teaching and role modeling safety, professionalism and strong work ethic while doing physical work. Assist with camp-wide recycling efforts. Coordinate the unloading and loading of camper luggage on arrival and departure. Option available to continue through October on hourly wage helping with Family Camps and offseason projects.

Maintenance Crew

(9 positions: entry level salary $3550. Dates for this position are June 2 – August 10) Responsible for all janitorial, housekeeping and grounds-keeping needs. Work 70% outdoors, 30% indoors. Physical work, fun crew! Must be able to work in hot climate, outside for up to 8 hours per day and able to lift up to 40 pounds.

Head of Transportation

(1 position $4560, more DOE. Dates for this position are May 23 – August 10.) Manage a small team of drivers and all scheduling and logistics of the transportation department. This includes ensuring vehicles are well stocked and fueled, coordinating maintenance, reporting accidents and damages and ensuring safety in addition to the responsibilities outlined in the Driver job description. Must have demonstrated skill and strength in logistical challenges and be detail-oriented. Must be at least 21 years old and have an excellent driving record.

Driver

(5 positions: entry level salary $3750. Dates for this position are June 1 – August 10.) Drive groups of campers from ages 8-16 in 8-passenger vans and SUVs, often towing a trailer, on mountain roads and highways, maintaining safety as the highest priority. Run camp errands including shopping and picking up mail. Transport campers, staff and/or luggage to and from Bay Area at the beginning and end of each session. Must be 21 years old with valid drivers license and have an excellent driving record.

Security

(1 position: salary $4500, more DOE. Dates for this position are June 2 – August 10.). Ensure the safety and security of campers and staff through proper mitigation and assessment of security threats. While we do not expect any threats to security, this position helps to promote an overall culture of safety. Do daily eight hour shifts on a rotating schedule that may be as early as 8am and as late as midnight. Be responsive on radio calls. Watch our main gate from our security kiosk. Do rounds of our property on foot three times a day. Notify a director of any suspicious activity. De-escalate any security threat to the best of your ability, if needed. Must be 21 years old. Must be able to walk the perimeter of the property through uneven, rocky terrain.

Office

Head of Office

(1 position, $4560, Dates for this position are May 23 – August 10.) Supervise Camp Office Team and manage Camp Office operations. Work a daily 8 hour shift from 10am to 6pm. Train, coordinate and support Office Staff by leading daily meetings and delegating effectively. Responsibilities include: daily observations of the team, regular check-ins with staff, and writing formal evaluations for staff twice throughout the summer. Answer phones and gate radio calls, fill and distribute canteen orders, sort mail, assist Director team with special projects, take photos for camp blog, as well as other various administrative duties. Maintain cleanliness and positive vibe of the office and staff kitchen. Provide excellent customer service. Must be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and enjoy being part of the hub of camp.

Camp Office Staff

(2 positions: entry level salary $3550. Dates for this position are June 2 – August 10.) Work either an AM shift (8am to 2pm) or PM shift (2pm to 10pm) that includes answering phones and gate radio calls, filling and distributing canteen orders, sorting mail, assisting the Director team with special projects, taking photos for camp blog, and completing other various administrative duties. Maintain cleanliness and positive vibe of the office and staff kitchen. Provide excellent customer service. Must be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and enjoy being part of the hub of camp.

Blogger & Photographer

(1 positions: entry level salary $3750 more DOE. Dates for this position are June 2 – August 10.) This position is a great hybrid of the summer camp experience and professional skill-building. Document Camp life daily through photography and blog writing. Take photos of campers doing activities, write about the day with an emphasis on educating readers about Tawonga values and traditions, and post online. Support drafting posts for Tawonga’s social media as well. Excellent writer, detail-oriented and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Digital photography and photo editing experience required. Additional office support as needed. Must love working with kids and living in a camp environment.

Health and Wellbeing

Health Technician

(4 positions: $3750, more DOE. 21+ years old (some exceptions may be made for the right candidate). Dates for this position are June 1 – August 10.) Assist RN in running the Health Center, distributing camper medication, conducting inventory of health center supplies, providing medical care and T.L.C. to campers and staff. Must be WFR, EMT, CNA, or senior in an RN program. Health Technicians work on a shift schedule where they are on for a shift, off for one shift and “on call” for one shift per day. Possible certification reimbursement available.

Camp Therapist

(2-3 positions: $500/week for interns, $625/week for licensed therapists, more DOE. Dates for this position are May 23 – August 2.) Must have an MA in Counseling or Social Work and half of supervised hours. Consult with Directors, Supervisors, and counselors regarding challenging camper situations. See individual campers for assessment and short-term individual support. Assist staff with situations that affect work performance or morale. Call parents as needed. Possibility to earn supervised hours.

Camp nurse helping camper with an injury in the health center

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