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.

Medical positions are also available for medical professionals licensed in California. To read more about these positions, please visit our section for Medical Professionals.

Counselor Positions

Cabin Counselor

This summer Cabin Counselor positions are 100% volunteer staffed. Please visit our volunteer page to learn more. Camp Volunteer Opportunities.

Activity Counselor

Activity Counselors design, plan, and facilitate intentional programs in one or more of the following activity areas:

• Adventure: High Ropes and Rock Climbing
• Floating Activity Counselor: Support all activity areas as needed around Camp.
• Waterfront Team: Boating, Fishing, and Pool. Certified lifeguards are eligible for this team.​

Support Associate

The Support Associate, to use baseball terms, is a utility player.  They help across all aspects of the camp Program team.  They might help with emergency procedure plans one day, then call parents with the admissions team the next.  Main Responsibilities include:

• Supporting all Program departments
• Plan and prep Support Team meetings
• Organize camper transportation
• Anticipate and fill needs around camp

Qualifications:

• Flexibility and adaptability
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Computer skills such as excel and databases
• Excellent time management and organizations skills

Apply

If this sounds like the job for you, please apply online.  Though we accept applications on a rolling basis and begin reviewing applications for our next Summer season in January.

INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?

Volunteering is a great way to get involved in the program and learn more about The Painted Turtle. For more information, see Camp Volunteer Opportunities.