Current Job dates:
Currently recruiting for the season that runs from August 22nd, 2024 to November 1st, 2024.
- Team Work
- Working on a shift with 3-5 people.
- Having a good attitude, it spreads to others.
- Sharing the desirable and less desirable work.
- Friendly and constant communication with your team.
- Initiative and Responsibility
- Being on time and prepared: being on time means ready to go at the time the scheduled shift begins – hands washed, apron on, ready for a task!
- When one task is done asking for the next, take initiative!
- Always doing your best, taking pride in a job well done, asking for clarification if you don’t understand what is expected or how to do it safely/correctly.
- Physical Work
- You will be on your feet for 8 hours in a hot kitchen.
- You must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. at a time.
- You are removed from the campers. Find ways of making your work fit into the mission in a supporting role.
- 3 shifts: shifts rotate daily so it is always different
- AM Shift: begins at 6:30a. Responsible for preparing, serving, and clearing Breakfast and Lunch
- PM Shift: begins at 2:00p. Responsible for preparing, serving, and clearing Dinner
- Late Shift: begins at 4:00p. Responsible for preparing, serving, and clearing Late night snack and contributing to Breakfast prep for the next morning
- Jobs that will be assigned while on shift include but aren’t limited to:
- Preparing the meal
- Chopping veggies
- Making salad dressing
- Running dishes
- And more!
- While serving the meal
- In the front window giving kids food and refilling emptied items.
- In back cleaning dishes.
- Cleaning up meal
- Washing dishes
- Cleaning kitchen
- Putting leftovers away
- Preparing the meal
Prep Cook
Fall Season Prep Cook - $325 for Each Program ($250 for Family Camp 8 due to shorter duration)
Classification: Exempt, Temporary Position
IMPORTANT: Room and Board is not provided for staff in between weekends and staff must leave property in between each weekend.
Staff are not required to work all weekends and can pick and choose which weekends they are available to work.
Bonus Structure: After working your first Weekend Program, Staff will receive a $50 bonus for each additional weekend worked. In addition staff who will work 6+ weekends are eligible for an additional $450 retention bonus. This bonus will be paid out at the end of the 2024 Family Camp season in one lump sum, as and in accordance with non-discretionary bonus requirements.
Family Camp 4
Thursday, September 5 at 11:30am - Sunday, September 8 at 3pm
Family Camp 5
Thursday, September 12 at 11:30am – Sunday, September 15 at 3pm
Family Camp 6: Jewish Families of Color Weekend
Thursday, September 19 at 11:30am – Sunday, September 22 at 3pm
(BIPOC Staff prioritized, but other staff welcome)
Family Camp 7
Thursday, September 26 at 11:30am – Sunday, September 29 at 3pm
Family Camp 8
Friday, October 4 at 11:30am – Sunday, October 6 at 3pm
Women’s Weekend
Thursday, October 17 at 11:30am – Sunday, October 20 at 3pm
Men’s Weekend
Thursday, October 24 at 11:30am – Sunday, October 27 at 3pm
Job Responsibilities
Day in the Life
You must be ready to work at the listed start time of each shift. It is your responsibility to know your schedule and show up for work on time, well rested, fed, and ready to work.
Program Counselor
Fall Season Counselor - $325 for Each Program ($250 for Family Camp 8 due to shorter duration)
Classification: Exempt, Temporary Position
IMPORTANT: Room and Board is not provided for staff in between weekends and staff must leave property in between each weekend.
Staff are not required to work all weekends and can pick and choose which weekends they are available to work.
Bonus Structure: After working your first Weekend Program, Staff will receive a $50 bonus for each additional weekend worked. In addition staff who will work 6+ weekends are eligible for an additional $450 retention bonus. This bonus will be paid out at the end of the 2024 Family Camp season in one lump sum, as and in accordance with non-discretionary bonus requirements.
Family Camp 4
Thursday, September 5 at 11:30am - Sunday, September 8 at 3pm
Family Camp 5
Thursday, September 12 at 11:30am – Sunday, September 15 at 3pm
Family Camp 6: Jewish Families of Color Weekend
Thursday, September 19 at 11:30am – Sunday, September 22 at 3pm
(BIPOC Staff prioritized, but other staff welcome)
Family Camp 7
Thursday, September 26 at 11:30am – Sunday, September 29 at 3pm
Family Camp 8
Friday, October 4 at 11:30am – Sunday, October 6 at 3pm
Women’s Weekend
Thursday, October 17 at 11:30am – Sunday, October 20 at 3pm
Men’s Weekend
Thursday, October 24 at 11:30am – Sunday, October 27 at 3pm
Job Description: Camp Tawonga Fall Season Counselors have 3 major responsibilities that include leading camper groups, assisting program specialists during open program time, and supervising campers while their parents and caregivers are participating in late night evening programs.
Day Groups
Counselors will be assigned with another co-counselor to supervise a group of campers (divided by age from 4 to 17) during morning activity blocks. They are responsible for ensuring the needs of campers and taking them to scheduled program activities. (Counselors are not responsible for leading activities as program specialists will lead activities)
Afternoon Floats
Counselors will be assigned a float station in the afternoon to assist program specialists in running activities. This can include supporting at the pool, lake, arts and crafts, archery range, challenge course, or hike activities.
Shmira (Late Night Evening Program Shifts)
Counselors will be stationed at and near camper cabins while adults are participating in late night evening programs in the dining hall. Counselors will check in with families on any specific requests for their children and will supervise cabins, calling back adults to support if needed.
Other Tasks as Assigned
Weekend Programs Directors may assign counselors to other related tasks, including but not limited to helping participate in campfire programs, assisting families with childcare, and helping during meal times.
A Day in the Life of a Fall Season Counselor
Thursday
11:30am: Check into Camp and Settle into housing assignment
12:00pm: Lunch and Weekend Staff Orientation
2:00pm: Set up Tasks + Families Arrive
6:00pm: Dinner
7:30pm Opening Campfire
9:00pm: Late Night Programs Begin: Counselors report to shmira stations
11:00pm Shmira Ends with families returning to cabins
Friday and Saturday
8:00am: Breakfast
9:00am: Counselors Report to Dining Hall for Day Group Assignments
9:30am: Day Group Programs Begin
12:30pm: Lunch
2:30pm: PM Floats begins - Counselors report to float station
6:00pm: Dinner
7:30pm: Evening Program
9:00pm: Late Night Programs Begin: Counselors report to shmira stations
11:00pm Shmira Ends with families returning to cabins
Sunday
8:00am: Breakfast
9:00am: Counselors Report to Dining Hall for Day Group Assignments
9:30am: Day Group Programs Begin
12:30pm: Lunch and Families Depart
1:30pm: Shutdown Tasks and Cleanup
3:00pm Staff Depart
How to Apply
To apply, please email the Staffing Coordinator, Quan Phung, at quan@tawonga.org including a resume, and which weekends you are interested in working.
Please contact Staffing Coordinator, Quan Phung, at quan@tawonga.org or 415.343.8180 with any questions.
Contact Info
- Quan Phung
- quan@tawonga.org
- (415) 343-8180
- www.tawonga.org
