Summer Staff
Paid Summer Staff Positions
Our Summer Staff are the foundation of Camp! Our Summer Staff are the foundation of Camp! This summer The Painted Turtle will be hiring twelve seasonal staff members to support the calendar of TPT summer programs and rentals. Though working at Camp is demanding, it is tremendously rewarding. Each camp day involves long hours and limited time off. We expect a lot from our staff, but we also expect staff to gain a tremendous amount from their experience at The Painted Turtle.
Many former staff describe their camp experience as life-changing. Our dedicated staff team is made up of individuals from all over the world, bonded together by one goal: to shape our campers’ experience at The Painted Turtle into an incredibly empowering adventure they won’t ever forget. Our summer staff positions offer the opportunity to grow and contribute more than you ever thought possible in 3 months time. We invite you to read more about our staff positions and consider joining our team.
Questions? Contact staff@thepaintedturtle.org or call (310) 451-1353.
2026 Summer Staff Positions
We have a limited amount of Summer Staff opportunities for compassionate people of all talents! We encourage you to browse the position descriptions and qualifications. Again, this summer we will be hiring a limited seasonal staff team of twelve paid counselor positions to support the calendar of TPT summer programs and rentals.
Positions are paid and include housing for the duration of the summer and meals while camp is in session. Positions start in late May and will go until mid August. All positions are required to live on camp. Cabin Counselors and Activity Counselors live in air-conditioned cabins.
Summer Staff Requirements and Application
Thank you for your interest in applying for a position with The Painted Turtle!
Read below about the requirements for applying and the online application process for staff and volunteers. We can’t wait to see you at Camp!
2026 Summer Staff FAQs
Interested in learning more about working at The Painted Turtle for the summer? We’re so glad to hear that!
Our Summer Staff are the foundation of Camp! This summer The Painted Turtle will be hiring twelve seasonal staff members to support the calendar of TPT summer programs and rental groups. Please apply as soon as possible as spots are limited!
Here are some questions we receive most often about staff positions. If you have additional questions, please email us at staff@thepaintedturtle.org.