Live and work in community tending a retreat center's garden, orchard, animals, and compost systems.

Posted: Sep 06, 2026

Farm And Garden Specialist

Camp Stevens

Julian, California

Wages/Pay
$13.76 - $19.18 / hour
Experience Level
Previous experience required
Job Start Date
Oct 01, 2026

The Farm and Garden Specialist maintains and enriches the practice of regenerative farming at Camp Stevens. This unique role combines maintaining an educational garden environment for guests and campers with growing produce for the camp kitchen. The Farm and Garden Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day management of the gardens, farm animals, landscape, and natural areas of the camp.

Pay and Benefits for Farm and Garden Specialist:

  • Hourly Pay: $19.18/hr before food and housing deduction ($13.76/hr), overtime rates based on rate before food and housing deduction.

  • Paid Time Off: Paid Sick Time (accrued monthly), 12 paid vacation days per year to start, plus 14 camp-recognized paid holidays. 

  • Healthcare Benefit: Partially employer-funded healthcare, dental, and vision options available with employee contribution. 

  • Housing Benefit: Private studio cabin with kitchenette. Partner and/or friendly pets ok.

  • Food and Housewares Benefit: Staff and their families can join in the dining hall for meals or bring groceries and leftovers home from the camp kitchen. Full access to paper goods, cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, etc.

  • Paid Training: CPR and First Aid, Archery, Belay, Etc.


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Contact Info

Camp Stevens

Camp Stevens is a year-round camp and conference center. Our staff and their families live on-site and have access to over 256 acres of trails, meadows, gardens, and outdoor spaces. We're majority LGBTQ, family friendly, and passionate folks who work collectively and individually to welcome everyone from schools, to choirs, families,recovery groups, and summer campers.

Location
California
Season
Fall
Staff size
20-50 depending on time of year
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Housing details
Housing depends on position: Year-Around positions get a private room in a house with roommates and a shared kitchen/common areas. Seasonal positions are at a minimum a room shared or private in a house with roommates and a shared kitchen/common areas.
Meals
Provided
Cell phone service
Yes, most carriers
Internet access
Intermittent
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