Current Openings

Diversity is celebrated in our community; People of all races, colors, religious beliefs, national origins, genders, experiences, and abilities are encouraged to apply.

New to Camp Stevens? Check out our Mission and Values to learn more about who we are.

Year-Round Positions

Kitchen Assistant – Full Time, Year-Round

Interviews happening now – Immediate start date

The Kitchen Assistant supports all aspects of kitchen operation by preparing meals according to the menu and the food service guidelines. This position requires independent and team-oriented work, reporting directly to the Kitchen Manager or Hospitality Director.

Review the full job description here: Kitchen Assistant Job Description

To apply: Send your resume and cover letter to: info@campstevens.org or contact 760-765-0028

Pay and Benefits for Kitchen Assistant:

Hourly Pay: $18.27/hr before food and housing deduction ($12.85/hr after), overtime rates based on rate before food and housing deduction.
Paid Time Off: Paid Sick Time (accrued monthly), 12 paid vacation days per year, plus 14 camp-recognized paid holidays.
Healthcare Benefit: Partially employer-funded healthcare, dental, and vision options available with employee contribution.
Housing Benefit: Private, furnished room in shared home. Each house has 2-3 rooms and a common kitchen/living area/bathroom/shower.
Food and Housewares Benefit: Staff can join in the dining hall for meals or bring groceries and leftovers home from the camp kitchen. Full access to paper goods, cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, etc.
Paid Training: CPR and First Aid, Cooking, Menu Planning, Etc.

Questions about the Kitchen Assistant position? Contact Sam Robinsted at retreats@campstevens.org or (760)765-0028

Farm and Garden Manager – Full Time, Year-Round

Interviews happening now – Ideal start date March 1st

The Farm and Garden Manager maintains and enriches the practice of regenerative farming at Camp Stevens. This unique role combines maintaining an educational garden environment for guests and campers with growing produce for the camp kitchen. The Farm and Garden Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of the gardens, landscape, and natural areas of the camp.

Review the full job description here: Farm and Garden Manager Job Description

To apply: Send your resume and cover letter to: gabby@campstevens.org or contact 760-765-0028

Pay and Benefits for Farm and Garden Manager:

Hourly Pay: $22.03/hr before food and housing deduction ($16.61/hr after), overtime rates based on rate before food and housing deduction.
Paid Time Off: Paid Sick Time (accrued monthly), 12 paid vacation days per year, plus 14 camp-recognized paid holidays.
Healthcare Benefit: Partially employer-funded healthcare, dental, and vision options available with employee contribution.
Housing Benefit: Private cabin/home on camp property. Ability to house immediate family as part of housing benefit.
Food and Housewares Benefit: Staff and thier families can join in the dining hall for meals or bring groceries and leftovers home from the camp kitchen. Full access to paper goods, cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, etc.
Paid Training: CPR and First Aid, Cooking, Menu Planning, Etc.

Questions about the Farm and Garden Manager position? Contact Gabby Coburn at gabby@campstevens.org or (760)765-0028

Summer Camp Positions

Summer at Camp Stevens is wild, energetic, engaging, challenging, creative, and adventurous. No two days are the same, and there’s a lot to learn and to do. Staff and campers are nourished by our local, mostly organic and plant-based foods, and are encouraged to explore their own gifts and talents through their work with youth. We serve campers from across San Diego and Los Angeles counties from all different walks of life.

Unsure about which position to apply for or have questions? Check out this overview of positions, or contact the Summer Camp Director Elena Turner at summer@campstevens.org.

Current available positions:

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Pay and Benefits for Summer Positions

Pay: $325-$450/week
Housing Benefit: Shared or private room with shared kitchen, bathroom, and social spaces.
Full food and housewares benefit: Staff can join in the dining hall for meals or bring groceries and leftovers home from the camp kitchen. Staff have full access to paper goods, cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, etc.
Paid training: CPR and First Aid, Youth Development, Ropes Course, Archery, and others as needed

Equity Grant Application

The purpose of this grant is to attract and retain the best qualified and most passionate staff by decreasing barriers to participation for people traditionally marginalized and underrepresented in camp staff and counselor roles.

Grant Application Process

Apply for a summer role and complete the interview process.
Receive your offer of employment (based on application, references, and interview).
Complete the grant application form.
Receive your grant notification and respond to your offer of employment.

Grants will be awarded to qualified applicants in the order received as funding becomes available, so please apply as soon as possible after you receive your offer of employment.

Have questions about the Equity grant? Contact Associate Executive Director Gabby Coburn at gabby@campstevens.org or 760-765-0028.

Contact Summer Camp Director Elena Turner at summer@campstevens.org with questions.

Non-Summer Seasonal Positions

Program and Hospitality Generalist Full Time, Seasonal March-June or March-December, 2026

Program and Hospitality Generalists live and work in community with the goal of contributing to our mission while learning and growing. This position does a little bit of everything including teaching/leading outdoor education programs, ropes course, team building, archery, and other activities, hosting family groups and retreats, and general tasks such as cleaning, foodservice, gardening, light maintenance, and land management. This is a great position for someone looking to develop a career in camping because there are opportunities to learn all parts of a camp and conference center, and plenty of room for leadership and creativity.

Review the full job description here: Program and Hospitality Generalist Job Description

Benefits for Program and Hospitality Generalists

Hourly Pay: $16.50/hr before food and housing deduction ($11.26/hr after), overtime rates based on rate before food and housing deduction
Paid Time Off: Paid sick time (accrued monthly), 10 paid vacation days per year, plus 12 camp-recognized paid holidays.
Healthcare Benefit: Partially employer-funded healthcare, dental, and vision options available with employee contribution.
Housing Benefit: Private, furnished room in shared home. Each house has 2-3 rooms and a common kitchen/living area/bathroom/shower.
Food and Housewares Benefit: Staff can join in the dining hall for meals or bring groceries and leftovers home from the camp kitchen. Full access to paper goods, cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, etc.
Paid Training: CPR and First Aid, Youth Development, Ropes Course, Archery, and others

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Questions about Program and Hospitality Generalist? Contact Gabby Coburn at gabby@campstevens.org or (760)765-0028