Job Openings

Camp Counselor

We are accepting applications for our Summer 2025 season. 

Requirements:

• At least one year of college
• Participation in pre-camp orientation and training
• CPR and Basic First Aid certification (or ability to acquire it before camp)

Responsibilities:

As a camp counselor you will live in the cabins with the campers and also instruct an activity. Before you submit your application, please read our Why Work With Us? page to understand know more about our culture at MMR. You may also want to explore the Counselor Life page to get an idea of what an average day looks like. 

Employment Dates: 

June 7 – July 31, plus mandatory training date(s) in May.

Our summer 2026 camp program begins June 7 and ends July 31. Mandatory staff training begins May 29, with the possibility of a May 24 arrival for specialty activity training.

Salary: $500/week for training, $525/week in-camp – including room and board

Healthcare Provider

Mountain Meadow Ranch is unlike any other summer camp. We are tech-free, determined to help our campers grow in character through outdoor experience, and strive for a family-like atmosphere. We invite our healthcare providers to be a part of this by joining us during campfires, mealtimes, and by giving you the freedom to be out and about with the whole camp family.

Our small camp size, with a camp population typically between 100-150 people per session, makes for a manageable work load!

Requirements:

• CA or RN License, or higher

Responsibilities:

• Dispensing camper and staff medications
• Providing first-aid for any bumps and bruises
• Providing TLC to the homesick campers that visit you
• Providing basic mental health support as needed to staff and campers
• Keeping accurate records of camper visits to the medical center
• Maintaining an organized, clean medical center

Employment Dates:

June 6 – June 26

June 27 – July 10

July 11 – July 31

Longer or alternative dates may be available. Contact us directly at [email protected] if interested!

Salary: 

$1,500/week including room and board

Our medical staff enjoy their own private cabin situated in the heart of camp. We believe the best view of camp life is from this porch!

To Apply:

Please email a resume to [email protected]

Staff + Program Director

We’re looking for a Staff & Program Director to join our year-round leadership team — someone passionate about youth development, community, and camp culture. This is a key leadership role that oversees the hiring and training of all summer staff and helps shape the overall program experience for our campers.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in camp leadership, program coordination, or staff supervision
• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Education, or a related field — or equivalent life experience
• CPR/First Aid certified (or willing to obtain)
• Valid driver’s license
• Willing to live and work on-site during the summer season (May-Early August)
• Ability to work remotely outside of the summer season.

Responsibilities:

• Recruit, hire, and onboard approximately 26 camp counselors and 8 support staff each year, including a kitchen team and health care.
• Design and lead staff training, creating a positive and growth-oriented team culture.
• Oversee the summer camp program, ensuring safe, engaging, and memorable experiences for campers and staff alike. Support in training activity areas offered. 
• Provide direct support to staff during camp sessions — mentoring, problem-solving and support in fostering positive work environment.
• Collaborate with the camp’s leadership team on activity planning, scheduling, and program innovation.
• Ensure compliance with ACA standards, safety protocols, and best practices in youth development.
• Assist with off-season work: staff recruitment, program development, evaluation, and preparation for the next summer (summer 2026).

Employment Dates:

Year-round remotely, with Summer season on-site at camp (May-early August)

Compensation: 

• Competitive annual salary: Compensation is commensurate with experience and competitive within the camping industry. 
• Housing and meals provided during the summer season
• Professional development opportunities through ACA , WAIC and other training programs
• A welcoming, tight-knit community and the chance to build a lasting career in camping

To Apply:

Please email a resume to [email protected]

Admin Support Director

We’re in search of an Admin Support Director to join our leadership team — someone who cares deeply about families, operations, and helping create the kind of community where every person belongs.

This person will begin by providing maternity‑leave coverage for our current Administrator starting in January 2026, and then will continue as a key part of our year‑round rhythm and summer camp season.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of administrative or office experience (camp or youth development field a plus)
• Experience using CampMinder
• Proficiency in Google Suite or similar data tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable handling sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism
• Willingness to work extended hours during the summer season (including evenings/weekends)
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred

Responsibilities:

• Take the lead on daily administrative operations and ensure a smooth transition and coverage during maternity leave
• Own camper registration, billing, and family communications via CampMinder (experience required)
• Be a warm and responsive point of contact for families, answering questions, offering clarity, and supporting their trust in our community
• Support onboarding and HR record‑keeping for staff and seasonals
• Maintain accurate camper and staff data in our systems and spreadsheets
• Assist with summer logistics: check‑in/check‑out, forms, transportation coordination, parent communications, incident reports, and more
• Partner closely with our leadership team to uphold the camp’s operational excellence and the culture that underpins our mission of connection, authenticity, and growth.

Employment Dates:

Year-round remotely, with Summer season on-site at camp (May-early August)

Compensation: 

• Competitive pay (based on experience)
• Housing and meals provided during the summer season
• Opportunity for year‑round employment after maternity leave coverage
• Supportive, family‑oriented work environment in a stunning mountain setting

To Apply:

Please email a resume to [email protected]

Healthcare Support

While we serve a small camp population of about 150, we have found that having an extra set of hands to support our main Healthcare Provider helps ensure the thorough and competent care of every camp member. The position is available to any individual, with a minimum CPR/First Aid/AED certification required. This position is ideally suited for a student on the way to a career in the medical field wishing to obtain more hands on experience in the nuanced social/emotional aspects of care when working with youth and children.

Sample Duties:

• Measuring vital signs under supervision
• Infirmary cleaning such as: Changing linens and assisting with laundry, gathering and disposing of trash, washing surfaces, dishes, dusting, sweeping, mop, vacuuming
• Restocking of camp water bottles, ice, toilet paper, tissues and other basic supplies
• Cleaning and dressing minor injury (scrape, splinter, bug bite, etc)
• Cooling measures and encouraging oral hydration
• Assisting with gathering meals for campers as needed
• Walk campers to activities as needed
• Soft skills such as communication, interpersonal skills, active listening, patience
• Engage in play with campers such as cards, board games, puzzles
• Assist with various camp duties as assigned

Employment Dates:

May 29 – July 31

Salary: 

Starting $600/week including room and board and travel stipend if traveling from out of state. Depending on certifications and level of experience, higher salary may be negotiated. 

A private cabin closely situated near the camp healthcare facilities is provided.

Kitchen Manager

Join us at Mountain Meadow Ranch as our Kitchen Manager! In this essential role, you’ll oversee buying, budgeting, meal planning and preparation for our camp community of around 150 people, ensuring that all meals are nutritious and compliant with health standards. You’ll lead a team of support staff, typically international, adapt menus for special dietary needs, and maintain a clean and efficient kitchen. If you have a positive, optimistic attitude, a strong work ethic, and enjoy working with children in a positive, family-like atmosphere, we’d love to hear from you!  

Requirements:

Must hold Safe Serve Manager Certification

Salary:

$10,000 starting salary for 10 weeks – negotiable. Room/board provided. 

To Apply:

Please email [email protected] to receive the full job description and apply.

Kitchen Support Staff

Our support staff are essential to the well-being of camp life. We seek individuals with servant hearts who enjoy being in the kitchen and providing a clean, healthy environment for others. As support staff, you could serve in any of the following areas: food prep, dishwashing, laundry, dining hall duties, and cleaning.

Since this is a service role, you would not be working directly with our campers, but during your free time, you would be able to participate in all that the camp has to offer! Our support staff consists of 4-6 other workers with whom you would room within our cozy support staff cabin in the woods, just a short walk to the dining hall!

Please email [email protected] to receive the full job description.

Maintenance Staff

We are a seasonal (June through August) children’s summer camp AND working horse and cattle ranch. We are looking for someone able and willing to do a variety of tasks. It is vital that this person be capable of working without constant supervision.

It is not required that this person be skilled in all of the areas listed below. Applicant must be at least competent in the following areas:

• Plumbing – basic problem solving and replacing, installing a new and or fixing the following: toilets, faucets/fixtures, sinks, hot water heaters, thermostats, elements, etc plunging toilets and operating a snake.
• Electrical – basic problem solving and replacing, installing a new and or fixing the following: lights, light switches, heaters etc.
• General Building Upkeep – basic problem solving and door knob repair, door replacements and or repair, window replacements, fixing broken windows, dry wall repair/patch, light carpentry when needed, carpet repair/installation, deck repair and installations, small concrete repairs etc.
• Ranch Work – fence building and repair, cattle and horse care/feeding and doctoring, hauling and stacking hay, dragging meadows, irrigation etc
• Grounds Keeping – lawn mowing, weed eating, hedge trimming, raking, fixing and replacing sprinkler system, some aerating, thatching and fertilizing.

Requirements:

• Full season commitment
• Previous experience in maintenance

To Apply:

Please email a resume to [email protected]