Bar 717 Ranch/Camp Trinity

UPDATES: Hiring for Summer 2024!

Hiring:

Our staff are the most important part of Camp. We’re eager to hire people who will thrive in a child-oriented, outdoor environment. Counselors are role models, leaders, organizers, substitute parents, motivators, big brothers or sisters and friends who, through their thoughts and actions, exemplify positive character and values.

Qualifications: 

• Minimum age 19 by June, 2024 and completed at least 1 year of college (by start of camp) or have equivalent work or volunteer experience 

• Passion for working with youth 

• Quick learner with strong problem solving skills 

• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative attitude 

• Accepting of diversity in culture, race, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity, and ethnicity 

• Ability to seek and accept supervision and guidance 

• Enthusiasm, good judgment, patience, adaptability and self-control 

• Ability to complete Lifeguard Training/CPR and Wilderness First Aid Training (courses are offered at camp prior to staff orientation) 

• Able to be a resident at camp from June 9, 2024 - August 11, 2024

• All camp staff must demonstrate proof of receiving a COVID-19 vaccination

Seeking people with these skills: childcare, backpacking, horsemanship, homesteading, gardening, farm animal care, trail construction and maintenance, woodworking, blacksmithing, climbing, and more. For a full list of programs, please see our Programs page.

Our staff are the most important part of Camp. We are eager to hire people who will thrive in a child-oriented, outdoor environment. Backpacking leaders are responsible for leading 4 day/3 night trips to the nearby Trinity Alps Wilderness with groups of up to 8 children between the ages of 12-16. Experience organizing, planning, and leading multi-day trips is required. Backpacking leaders also work as general counselors for one week each session, and spend the second week of every session out of camp on a trip.

Qualifications: 

• Minimum age 19 by June, 2024 and completed at least 1 year of college (by start of camp) or have equivalent work or volunteer experience 

• Passion for working with youth 

• Strong experience with backpacking skills and leadership

• Quick learner with strong problem solving skills 

• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative attitude 

• Accepting of diversity in culture, race, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity, and ethnicity 

• Ability to seek and accept supervision and guidance 

• Enthusiasm, good judgment, patience, adaptability and self-control 

• Ability to complete Lifeguard Training/CPR and Wilderness First Aid Training (courses are offered at camp prior to staff orientation) 

• Able to be a resident at camp from June 9, 2024 - August 11, 2024

• All camp staff must demonstrate proof of receiving a COVID-19 vaccination.

Our staff are the most important part of Camp. We are eager to hire people who will thrive in a child-oriented, outdoor environment. Horsemanship staff are responsible for caring for the herd of horses (approximately 25 horses), leading trail rides, teaching lessons, and helping campers connect with the horsemanship program. We mostly operate a western riding program, with trail rides being our main activity. However, we also teach children english riding lessons, jumping, vaulting, and other arena-based activities.

We want our barn staff to help kids learn about horsemanship, which means teaching them what it means to care for a horse, not just to ride. Barn staff need to be confident riders, and also confident in their ability to help others ride and care for horses on the ground. All of our barn staff are also responsible for a group of campers and participate fully in other camp activities outside of the barn as well.

Qualifications: 

• Minimum age 19 by June, 2024 and completed at least one year of college (by start of camp) or have equivalent work or volunteer experience

• Passion for working with youth

• Several years of relevant experience working with and caring for horses; familiarity with both western and english riding style and equipment preferred but not required.

• Quick learner with strong problem solving skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative attitude

• Accepting of diversity in culture, race, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity, and ethnicity

• Ability to seek and accept supervision and guidance

• Enthusiasm, good judgment, patience, adaptability and self-control

• Ability to complete Lifeguard Training/CPR and Wilderness First Aid Training (courses are offered at camp prior to staff orientation)

• Able to be a resident at camp from June 9, 2024 - August 11, 2024

• All camp staff must demonstrate proof of receiving a COVID-19 vaccination

Our staff are the most important part of Camp. We are eager to hire people who will thrive in a child-oriented, outdoor environment. We are seeking people with experience in homesteading and outdoor/survival skills to supervise our homesteading/outpost program. Homesteading leaders are responsible for creating a homesteading program for 8-14 kids between the ages of 8-16 at a time at a remote outpost at camp. Outdoor cooking, camping, project skills, and experience living off the grid are a plus. For more information on our homesteading program, see our website.

Qualifications: 

• Minimum age 19 by June, 2024 and completed at least 1 year of college (by start of camp) or have equivalent work or volunteer experience 

• Passion for working with youth 

• Previous experience with camping, homesteading, survival, or wilderness skills a plus

• Quick learner with strong problem solving skills 

• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative attitude 

• Accepting of diversity in culture, race, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity, and ethnicity 

• Ability to seek and accept supervision and guidance 

• Enthusiasm, good judgment, patience, adaptability and self-control 

• Ability to complete Lifeguard Training/CPR and Wilderness First Aid Training (courses are offered at camp prior to staff orientation) 

• Able to be a resident at camp from June 9, 2024 - August 11, 2024

• All camp staff must demonstrate proof of receiving a COVID-19 vaccination.

Our staff are the most important part of Camp. We’re eager to hire people who will thrive in a child-oriented, outdoor environment. Our Gardener is responsible for maintaining two gardens, working with our kitchen staff to utilize garden produce in camp meals, working with counselors and campers to teach gardening skills, and introducing campers to the joys of working in the garden.

Qualifications: 

• Minimum age 18 by June, 2024

• Possession of a valid Driver’s License 

• Experience in farming or gardening for food production preferred 

• Accepting of diversity in culture, race, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity, and ethnicity 

• Strong communication skills with children, peers, and supervisors 

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team 

• Ability to seek and accept supervision and guidance 

• Enthusiasm, good judgment, patience, adaptability and self-control

• All camp staff must demonstrate proof of receiving a COVID-19 vaccination.

Our staff are the most important part of Camp. We’re eager to hire people who will thrive in a child-oriented, outdoor environment. Our Grounds Maintenance and Irrigation staff member is responsible for maintaining our domestic and irrigation water systems, maintaining the grounds and lawns, managing trash, assisting the kitchen with food pickups, and working with the ranch crew as needed.

Qualifications: 

• Minimum age of 18 by June, 2024

• Possession of a valid Driver’s License 

• Accepting of diversity in culture, race, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity, and ethnicity. 

• Strong communication skills with children, peers, and supervisors. 

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. 

• Ability to seek and accept supervision and guidance. 

• Enthusiasm, good judgment, patience, adaptability and self-control. 

• All camp staff must demonstrate proof of receiving a COVID-19 vaccination.

Our staff are the most important part of Camp. We’re eager to hire people who will thrive in a child-oriented, outdoor environment. Our Kitchen Crew and Laundry Staff play an essential role in Camp by preparing, serving, and cleaning for meals, doing laundry, and preparing guest rooms for visitors.

Qualifications: 

• Minimum age of 18 by June, 2024

• Accepting of diversity in culture, race, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity, and ethnicity. 

• Strong communication skills with children, peers, and supervisors. 

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. 

• Ability to seek and accept supervision and guidance. 

• Enthusiasm, good judgment, patience, adaptability and self-control. 

• Ability to obtain California Food Handler’s Certificate. 

• All camp staff must demonstrate proof of receiving a COVID-19 vaccination.

Additional Information About Bar 717 Ranch/Camp Trinity 

Camp Trinity on the Bar 717 Ranch is a residential summer camp for kids ages 8-16 on a working ranch in Northern California. Our mission is to provide an outdoor camp experience where children have daily opportunities to have fun, develop friendships, challenge themselves, learn new skills, gain a sense of community, and make their own choices. Campers choose freely from activities that range from horseback riding, animal care, gardening, crafting, ceramics, and woodworking to backpacking trips, campfires, singing, and much more.

For more than 90 years, the Bar 717 Ranch has welcomed children to the beautiful mountains of Trinity County in Northern California to experience nature, form deep friendships, and have big fun. At Camp, nature is our constant companion. By taking time to appreciate the beauty of the land, by swimming in rivers and climbing mountains, by growing gardens, raising our own food and making compost, we foster in campers a deep understanding and appreciation of the environment.

We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where every kid can create a magical camp experience based on their interests and passions. We believe that children thrive in an atmosphere where both individuality and community are nurtured with warm, seasoned leadership. Campers return home with a newfound sense of self-reliance and a deep connection to community.

The Bar 717 Ranch is committed to core values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Working at Camp can be one of the most rewarding jobs of your life! We look forward to reading your application.