Camp Gallagher

UPDATES:  Hiring for Assistant Director for Summer 2026! See our website for a full list of open positions!

Hiring:

The youth summer programs assistant director is a full-time, seasonal member of the Gallagher summer staff. Help create a summer where campers and staff feel challenged, supported, and deeply connected. The assistant director works as a part of the director team to work together to set camp goals and bring the spirit and values of Camp Gallagher to life each day. Support the hiring, training, and supervision of summer staff, modeling positive leadership, teamwork, and a can-do attitude. Help plan and lead camp programs, activities, and special events that spark joy, growth, and belonging. Assist with the day-to-day operations of camp, keeping safety, risk management, and camper well-being at the center of everything you do. Be a flexible, caring, and dependable presence—ready to jump into a campfire song, solve problems on the fly, lend a hand where needed, and lead by example in both the fun moments and the behind-the-scenes work that keeps camp running smoothly.

Required: At least 21 years old

Compensation: $126 a day

Fuel the adventure! The Head Cook is a seasonal, full-time member of the Camp Gallagher summer staff and leads the camp’s food service operation before and throughout summer youth programs. Responsibilities include menu planning, purchasing, food preparation and service, sanitation, budgeting, record keeping, and supervision of kitchen staff. The Head Cook ensures meals are safe, delicious, and well-timed, while fostering a positive, organized kitchen that supports the daily rhythm and community of our camp.

Required: At least 21 years old with experience in institutional or large-scale food service setting

Compensation: $126 a day

The camp nurse is a seasonal, session-based member of the Camp Gallagher summer staff.  During youth summer programs, the health care manager oversees the health and wellness of campers and staff.

Classification: Exempt 13(a)(3)

Compensation: $120 a day

Number of Days: 3-56 (position can be split across sessions)

The Lodge Leader is a full-time, seasonal member of the Camp Gallagher summer staff and serves as the primary caregiver and overnight leader for their campers. This role is responsible for planning, and leading daily programming as well as multi-day, overnight boat expeditions on human-powered watercraft around the South Puget Sound. Lodge Leaders guide campers through physically and mentally challenging experiences that build resilience, teamwork, and confidence. This position requires strong leadership, sound judgment, and a commitment to safety while fostering a supportive environment where campers are challenged, cared for, and encouraged to grow.

Required: At least 21 years old 

Compensation: $109 a day

The Expedition Leader is a seasonal member of the Camp Gallagher summer staff and leads challenging, multi-day expedition programs during youth summer sessions. This role plans and leads human-powered boat trips on the South Puget Sounds with careful attention to risk management, environmental conditions, and camper abilities. Expedition Leaders create experiences that are physically demanding, rewarding, and fun, while teaching outdoor skills, teamwork, resilience, and respect for the natural environment. Strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to adapt to dynamic conditions are essential to this role.

Required: At least 21 years old 

Compensation: $109 a day

The Nature Specialist is a full-time, seasonal member of the Camp Gallagher summer staff and leads hands-on outdoor adventures that get campers exploring, discovering, and connecting with the land, water, and people  around them. Nature Specialists model curiosity, resilience, and respect for the natural world, helping campers build confidence, skills, and a deep sense of connection to the outdoors.

Required: At least 21 years old 

Compensation: $109 a day

The Waterfront Specialist is a full-time, seasonal member of the Camp Gallagher summer staff and leads campers in paddling, swimming, and water-based adventures with safety, skill, and fun at the forefront. This role plans and runs waterfront activities tailored to camper ages, abilities, and interests, from canoeing and kayaking to swimming challenges and games. 

Required: At least 21 years old 

Compensation: $109 a day

The Crafts Specialist is a full-time, seasonal member of the Camp Gallagher summer staff and leads creative projects that let campers explore, imagine, and make. This role plans and runs craft activities tailored to camper ages, abilities, and interests, sparking creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration. Crafts Specialists model curiosity, patience, and a can-do attitude, helping campers build skills, confidence, and pride in their creations while adding color and fun to everyday camp life.

Required: At least 21 years old 

Compensation: $109 a day

Lead campers through high- and low-rope courses, problem-solving challenges, and team-building adventures. Design experiences that push limits, build trust, and grow confidence. Model focus, safety, and resilience while guiding campers to take risks and celebrate achievements.

Required: At least 21 years old 

Compensation: $109 a day

Lead campers in bow-and-arrow adventures that build focus, skill, and confidence. Plan activities for all levels, model safety and precision, and guide campers to push limits, celebrate success, and respect the outdoors.

Required: At least 21 years old 

Compensation: $109 a day

The Assistant Cook is a full-time, seasonal member of the Camp Gallagher summer staff and supports the Head Cook in keeping the camp fueled for adventure. This role helps prepare and serve nutritious, well-timed meals for campers, staff, and guests, with close attention to dietary needs, food safety, and sanitation. Assistant Cooks work hard behind the scenes in a fast-paced kitchen, bringing teamwork, reliability, and grit to the heart of camp operations. Assistant cooks also serve as caretakers for campers when not in the kitchen!

Required: At least 21 years old 

Compensation: $109 a day

The Inclusion & Support Specialist is a full-time, seasonal member of the Camp Gallagher summer staff and ensures every camper can thrive at camp. This role supports campers, lodges, and staff who need extra assistance, while training and guiding staff in adapting programs, accommodations, and approaches. Inclusion & Support Specialists model patience, flexibility, and problem-solving, helping all campers fully participate, grow, and succeed in a challenging, adventure-filled environment.

Required: At least 21 years old 

Compensation: $109 a day

Lead campers in planting, growing, and exploring the garden and surrounding lands. Plan activities that spark curiosity, build skills, and connect campers to the natural world. Maintain garden spaces and equipment, ensuring everything runs smoothly for hands-on outdoor learning and adventure.

Required: At least 21 years old 

Compensation: $109 a day

Additional Information About Camp Gallagher

Situated on the sunny shores of Case Inlet in the South Puget Sound, Camp Gallagher is one of the most stunning summer camps in the world. Here, middle and high schoolers unplug from screens and schedules to dive into nature, friendship, adventure, and stewardship.

The Gallagher community celebrates diversity—campers of all genders, races, abilities, and sexual orientations are welcomed and supported.

Gallagher Expeditions is our roaming, high-adventure program for campers who can’t sit still. Using Camp Gallagher as a base, these teens set out by land and sea, exploring the Puget Sound, camping in a new spot each night, paddling, singing, laughing, and testing their limits as they work together. Expeditions are challenging but accessible, designed to push beginners while still leaving time to relax and soak in the outdoors.

All staff are responsible for leading overnight boat trips on the Puget Sound and fully participating in the adventurous culture of camp. As a staff, we strive to be hardcore adventurists—pushing ourselves and our campers out of comfort zones in a supportive community to foster growth, confidence, and resilience.

Our summer season runs mid-June through late August, with some opportunities in the shoulder season. Staff participate in a 10-day training, then lead sessions of varying lengths with 2½-day breaks in between. Staff are based on camp property for the duration of each session, fully immersed in camp life and operations--and because we run a small, tight-knit program, availability for the full summer is strongly preferred.