BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BERKELEY Berkeley, California is a small city with a big reputation. At just ten square miles of land and seven square miles of water, Berkeley is famous around the globe as a center for academic achievement, scientific exploration, free speech, and the arts, and home to over 50 parks, a top-ranked university, and the largest public marina in the San Francisco Bay. As an employer, the City of Berkeley offers all the benefits of a career in the public sector while fostering diversity, creativity, and innovation. Join a team of high-caliber, experienced staff with a shared mission of serving the Berkeley community and promoting an accessible, safe, healthy, environmentally-sound and culturally-rich city. See why staff stay at the City of Berkeley: berkeley.careers JOB OPPORTUNITY Apply NOW for the Summer 2026 season! Application deadline extended to May 18, 2026 The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Camp Staff Member (Non-Career) in the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Department! In this role, you will have the opportunity to interact with campers in the day or evening, serve as role models for younger campers, assist with camp administration, participate in campfire shows and athletic events, serve meals, and assist Camp Staff Leaders on hikes and other outings. Camp Staff Members work primarily as cabin counselors or as cooks. You will be provided with room and board while at camp. Our two overnight camps are located near South Lake Tahoe (Echo Lake Camp). Camp staff work a Monday-Saturday schedule during various camp programs that run from mid-June to late August. See the full job class specification here: Camp Staff Member (Non-Career)Camp Dates and Work Availability. All availability is appreciated, and you will not be automatically disqualified based on availability to work. For informational purposes, on the supplemental questionnaire, you will be asked to check the box next to the weeks that you can commit to working (priority may be given to applicants who are able to commit to working more weeks). Echo Lake Camp. Staff Training: June 7 – 12 (Camp Staff Supervisor, Camp Staff Leader, Camp Staff Member)Camp: Week of June 15 – June 20 Camp: Week of June 22 – June 27 Camp: Week of June 29 – July 4 Camp: Week of July 6 – July 11 Camp: Week of July 13 – July 18 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is: Completion of sophomore year of high school and 16 years of age by date of appointment. Previous childcare experience is desirable. Other requirements include:Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, which may include early mornings and evenings. When driving on City business, maintenance of a valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record is required. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Positions assigned to lifeguarding and water-related activities must possess current American Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/ AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid certification. California Education Code Section 10911.5 requires that all public recreation program employers must fingerprint all persons having direct contact with a minor. The City does not hire persons who have been convicted of felony drug, sexual assault or physical assault crimes.