Summer Staff Positions
The staff at Eden Village West comprise a family with a shared goal: to create the best summer experience for our campers. This requires a tremendous amount of energy, hard work, patience, and flexibility. The days are long and demanding.
The benefits are enormous. Do you want to make memories and friends that last a lifetime? Are you ready to eat organic, farm-fresh food all summer long? Do you love helping campers thrive and grow? Be part of our enthusiastic and caring staff family. The rewards from camp don’t end once summer is over. They continue throughout your life as you become part of a network that supports and nourishes you for many years to come.
Staff applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply now if you’re interested in working at camp. An Equal Opportunity Employer, Eden Village West provides equal opportunities without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status.
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Staff Requirements
All summer staff at Eden Village West are required to be at least 18 years old, graduated high school, and have experience working with youth. All staff are required to provide multiple references, pass a background check, and participate in an extensive staff training.
Questions about staffing? See our FAQ section. Still stumped? Call us at 510.560.5610 anytime or email [email protected] with your question, we’d love to answer it!
2027 Staff Dates (includes staff training)
- Leadership Dates: June 4-July 29
- Operation, Kitchen and Housekeeping Team: June 6-July 29
- Medical & Camper Care Team: June 8 – July 29
- Program Specialist Dates: June 8 – July 29
- Counselor Dates: June 8- July 29
- Junior Staff Dates: June 8- July 29
All staff are hired with the expectation that they will be on the Eden Village team for the duration of the summer.
Summer Staff Positions
Program Staff
- Aquatics Director
- Assistant Aquatics Director
- Lifeguard Add-On
- Pre-Season Farm Manager
- Farm Specialists
- Forest/Wilderness Skills Specialist
- Mindful Movement/Sport Specialist Add-On
- Ceramics/Pottery Specialist
- Woodworking Specialist
- Culinary Arts Specialist
- Herbalism Specialist
- Arts & Natural Crafts Specialist
- Creative Writing Add-On
- Archery Specialist
- Music Specialist
- Overnight Coordinator Add-Ons
- Jewish Ritual Coordinator + Songleader
- Circus Arts/ Theater/ Improv Specialist Add-On
Junior Staff
- Junior Staff
LEADERSHIP & Administrative/operations Staff
Staff FAQ
Why should I work at Eden Village West?
Working at Eden Village West is a rewarding and unique experience. Each day our staff change the lives of our campers. Our staff is a strong, close-knit community who love waking up each morning at camp. If you love working with kids and being part of a team, you’ll love working at Eden Village West!
What qualifications do I need to be a staff member?
At a minimum you need to be at least 18 years old, graduated high school, have experience working with youth, and excited to work at camp! Many staff positions require additional certifications and training.
What if I’m interested in multiple positions?
That’s great! You can mark down which positions you’re interested in when you fill out your staff application. Once we receive your application, we’ll be in touch with you about which positions we think are the best fit.
When should I apply to work at camp?
Now! Staff applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Most positions are filled by mid-January.
How do I apply to work at camp?
You can apply to work at camp by filling out an online application. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the “Apply Now” button to start your application!
Where is camp? What are the facilities and what is nearby?
Camp is located on 350 acres in Healdsburg, California, about 70 miles north of San Francisco. We have a private stretch of the Russian River, an outdoor pool, miles of hiking trails, a teaching kitchen and bakery, woodshop, ceramics studio, outdoor amphitheater and fire circles, a large gym with basketball courts, and outdoor playing fields.
Camp is just two miles from downtown Healdsburg, ~12 miles from Santa Rosa, ~20 miles from the Pacific Ocean, and near countless state parks.
What are the accommodations for staff?
The majority of our staff live in dorm rooms with other staff members. Bunk staff live in rooms adjacent to the rooms of the campers in their age group. Our dorms are equipped with electricity, internet, bathrooms, showers, and laundry.
Will I get days off and free time?
Every staff member receives a day off each week to rest, rejuvenate, and build community with other staff. Break time to refresh is also built into the daily schedule.
Don’t see your question answered above? We’d love to answer it! Email us at [email protected] with your questions or call the office at 510 560 5610.
