Employment Opportunities

We are hiring for Summer of 2023!
(See positions below)

Looking for the most amazing summer job you’ll ever have? Look no further!

 Outdoor Journeys is currently hiring outgoing, inspiring, and responsible staff for the 2023 Summer season. Positions are available for both our resident camp, Camp Nawakwa, and our day camp, Camp Blue Sky.

Working at summer camp is not for everyone. It is a lifestyle that can include being “on duty” 24/7 with little to no downtime, having your patience and determination constantly tested, and getting dirty or sweaty (and oftentimes BOTH!) in the outdoors.

Not sure if this is the job for you? Answer these questions below honestly and find out:

Do you love working with outdoors with other wonderful individuals?
The folks that come to camp might not know it yet, but you are going to be their leader and role model through the camp adventure they are about to have. Can you spend the majority of your day responsible for kids and some grown ups, making sure all of them are receiving the attention they need while maintaining their safety?

Do you love the outdoors?
Outdoor Journeys is founded on the belief that many in our society aren’t receiving enough exposure to the outdoors. The purpose of our camp programs is to get everyone outside! You will be spending the majority of this job out in nature, hiking through the woods. If pointing out constellations in the clear night sky or smelling the vanilla bark of a Jeffrey Pine or spotting Bald Headed Eagles flying overhead inspires you, then this lifestyle may be a good fit.

Are you able to give it your all?
A summer camp is like a small city and it takes EVERYONE pitching in to make it run successfully and efficiently. At Outdoor Journeys, we do whatever it takes to get the job done. You will be asked to do tasks that don’t directly fall under your title. We are searching for those who will finish up what they have been assigned and either find another task to do or help another staff member finish something else. If you know that giving that extra effort will make it all worth it, read on.

Be part of an awesome community of people ?
Our philosophy is that people grow together when they come together and how much we need that right now, especially after these last two years. At Outdoor Journeys we have a culture of support for each one another. This is not just a job but a life changing experience which you will share with other like minded individuals. In one summer you will make friends with people for the rest of your life!

Are you a responsible person?
Working at summer camp is the most fun job you’ll ever have. But, with that fun comes responsibility. Campers will be shooting bows and arrows, rock climbing, throwing tomahawks, shooting paintballs, and canoeing on the lake. You must be able to balance when to have fun and when to get serious for the sake of all participants’ safety.

If you’ve read through the above questions and think you’ve got what it takes to be an Outdoor Journeys staff member, please browse through our current openings to find the position that is the right fit for you.

Positions Available:

Camp Nawakwa (Resident Camp) located in Angelus Oaks, CA

Outdoor Leader


Head Cook

Assistant Head Cook

Lead Cook

Kitchen Assistant


Camp Blue Sky (Day Camp) located in Montclair, CA

Day Camp Program Director

Day Camp Lead

Day Camp Staff


Seasonal

Want to have all the fun but only available on weekends?
Apply to be an Outdoor Program Associate

To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and completed application to Sami Durham at sami@outdoorjourneys.org.

You may also mail these in:
4650 Jenks Lake Road East, Angelus Oaks, CA 92305
or
Call (909)251-5020