Positions & Compensation
Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the Farm Camp staff. Our online application is available and we conduct interviews with applicants from November through May each hiring season. You can expect to hear back from us within two weeks of submitting an application. Apply HERE!
Positions are available for experienced, responsible and enthusiastic young leaders who would be interested in devoting their summer to working with children in a positive, outdoor environment. Below are descriptions of the positions we have at camp. Depending on where we are in the hiring process, these positions may or may not be open.
Positions
New Counselor: If you have never worked at Farm Camp before, this is for you! Unit counselors are responsible for the care and supervision of campers in all aspects of the program. Depending on the period of the day, they lead their unit group, lead activity or chore groups, supervise general areas of camp, or execute special parts of the program. They build positive relationships with campers and serve as role models and authority figures.
Returning Counselor: If you have worked at Farm Camp before, this is for you! Returning Counselors have the same job description as new counselors, but also serve as mentors to first time staff, and have the opportunity to apply for more responsibility by adding a Coordinator role to their job description.
Kitchen Staff: Our kitchen staff are the culinary masterminds behind our delicious, from scratch, farm fresh meals. Meals are sourced from our farm; meat is grown on our site and much of our produce comes straight from our garden. Our kitchen staff collaborate to prep and cook meals in our industrialized kitchen, and work as a unit to wash cookware and keep the kitchen domain clean and sanitary.
Healthcare Staff: The health and safety of our campers and staff is a top priority and we hire two healthcare professionals (MD’s or RN’s) each summer to care for and manage the wellness of our camp and staff community. Duties include updating and organizing camper and staff health records, giving medications and supplements, and providing care through our camp. Our healthcare team participates in our program in the same way everyone else does, sharing meals and jumping into activities!
Lead Counselor: Lead Counselors are the primary support system for unit counselors. They help counselors with camper and unit challenges (i.e. homesickness, behavior issues, social dynamics, etc.) as well as counselor-coworker dynamics or personal needs. They will be returning staff members with at least one year of Farm Camp experience and will be 21+ at the start of camp.
*All counselors are responsible for being CPR and First Aid certified before they arrive at camp. Skills such as lifeguarding, horseback riding, guitar playing, arts & crafts, performing arts, and agricultural, are particularly desirable and preference is given to applicants that are available to work the entire summer.*
Compensation
The following is an outline of our pay scale for summer staff. The pay scale is our way of making salaries consistent for the entire staff. However, if you have unique qualifications not stated in the outline, please contact our office to discuss your situation.
| Title | Base Salary Per Week | Minimum Qualification |
| Domestic Counselor | $550 | High school completed, at least one year of college completed or work experience (19+) |
| Kitchen Staff | $550 | High school completed, experience and interest in food systems and cooking |
| Lead Counselor | $615 | Returning counselor qualifications with an interest in growing organizational and leadership skills (21+) |
| Head Wrangler | $615 | Counselor qualifications with horseback experience |
| Nurse | $1500/week | Valid CA registered nursing license |
Additions to base salary (per week) are made for the following situations:
| Title | Added per Week |
| Returning Staff (per full summer at camp) | $20.00 |
| Wilderness First Responder or EMT | $30.00 |
| Wilderness First Aid | $10.00 |
| Red Cross Lifeguard Certification | $30.00 |
| College Graduate (Bachelor’s Degree) | $20.00 |
| Coordinator Addition (Ropes, CILTS, Waterfront, Arts and Crafts, Evening Programming) applied only during sessions when applicable | $30.00 |
| Full-time head teaching experience (3 yr. max) | $20.00 |
| Activity Certification (ACA or equivalent, based on relevance. $50.00 max) | $5.00-$20.00 |
Please note:
- ALL staff MUST be 1st Aid and CPR Certified before arriving at camp.
We hire about 30% of our staff through international placement agencies, bringing in qualified instructors and counselors from all over Europe, South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia. The atmosphere created by hiring staff from around the world is unique. The practical skills as well as the cultural education the international staff provides is a wonderful addition to the overall camp experience.
We look forward to reading your application and will contact you if you are selected for an interview. In the interim, if you should have any questions or require additional information please do not hesitate to contact contact us.
