- Wages/Pay
- $17.50 / hour + tips
- Experience Level
- Some experience required
- Job Start Date
- May 20, 2026
🌿 Join Our Team at Treebones Resort in Beautiful Big Sur! 🌿 Individuals or Couples Welcome to Apply
Dream of living in stunning Big Sur? Treebones Resort, one of America's leading eco-glamping destinations, is seeking a positive and hardworking individual to join our family-built and operated team. Embrace an off-grid lifestyle perched lightly on the land in the heart of Big Sur. (Couples welcome to apply if interested in both job openings).
🛖 About Treebones:
Nestled along the picturesque California Big Sur Coast, Treebones Resort offers a unique opportunity to work in a breathtaking environment. Our eco-friendly values guide everything we do, creating a rewarding and fulfilling workplace.
🌟 Why Work With Us?
• Live and Work in Paradise: Enjoy highly subsidized on-site housing with stunning views of Big Sur's natural beauty.
• No Work Holidays: Enjoy Christmas and New Year's off annually!
• Seasonal Commitment: Our 2026 season runs from Feb 9th, 2026 until beginning of December 2026. During the following yearly closure (Dec, Jan, and beginning of Feb ), enjoy complimentary housing and the option to apply for unemployment. This position requires a signed contract for the the full 2026 season, with the hope that the right candidate will see themselves here long-term.
Note: At Treebones you will be cross trained to work in multiple departments. The available work will include a few of the following departments. If you have experience in any specific department, please include in intro email.
✔️ Work Available: 5 Day Full Time Position
• Maintenance & Lodgehand (2 - 3 years baasic Maintenance experience required, please see more info on our other posted ad)
• Dish/ Housekeeping: 5 Shifts, may be a combination of different roles.
All shifts must be willing to:
• Work in all types of weather, including hot indoor environments and windy or rainy outdoor conditions, depending on the season.
• Stand for 7–8-hour shifts
• Lift up to 50 lbs. using proper bending and lifting techniques
• Walk up and down many stairs in a day and navigate hilly pathways
💵 Compensation:
• Team Member: $17.50/hour + Tips
• $500 Bonus: A $500 bonus will be issued after 6 weeks of strong performance. If the contract is broken and you leave early, the bonus amount will be deducted from your final paycheck.
🤝 Candidate Qualifications:
• Kind, hardworking, and reliable team players
• Strong collaborative work ethic with a positive attitude
• Self-starter - great at thoroughly accomplishing daily checklists and staying organized
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Willingness to cross-train and support multiple departments as needed
• Clear, respectful communicator with both guests and coworkers
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail
• Flexible, adaptable, and eager to jump in where needed
• Takes pride in creating a clean, welcoming, and well-run space for others
🌊 Requirements & Perks:
• Must be 21+
• No pets
• No children
• Reliable transportation
• Full-time position (32 - 40 hours)
• Highly Subsidized Housing: $350-$400/month for singles (all utilities included except WIFI)
🌄 Lifestyle: This opportunity is perfect for those who enjoy:
• Hiking, surfing, photography, and beachcombing
• Crafting, art, and reading
• Independent living and a quiet, nature-filled lifestyle
• We are very remote so those who enjoy independent living is best suited for this opportunity
• Nearest grocery store is a 45-minute drive
• Cell phones work on WIFI calling
📆 Schedule:
• Work an average of 5 days/week, about 6-8 hours per day depending on assigned shift. Must be a strong candidate for high-volume, fast-paced work.
💌 How to Apply: If this opportunity excites you, we'd love to hear from you!
• Submit a brief introduction letter, current resume, and 3 work-related references.
If selected to move forward, you’ll be asked to complete an employment questionnaire and application
• Ideal candidates commit to two seasons due to training involved.
• Cell phones work on WIFI calling
🌿 Join Us at Treebones Resort and Experience Big Sur's Magic! Positions Available Now. 🌿
Contact Info
- Jenna Scolinos
- hr@treebones.com
- (805) 927-2390
- www.treebonesresort.com
Treebones
Treebones Resort is an eco-friendly glamping resort on the south coast of Big Sur, CA. We are a fun work live community with around 30 employees living on-site. Nearby hikes, beaches (with nearby surf spots), social events, and the quiet peacefulness of Big Sur
- Location
- California
- Season
- Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter
- Staff size
- 25
- Housing
- Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
- Housing details
- Our team lives in individual tiny homes with their own kitchenettes, with private or shared restrooms/showers. Housing is offered at a highly affordable rate. All utilities included (except internet, though there is limited wifi available at the lodge, or many employees get their own internet ) On-site coin op laundry available. Discounted staff rates for food and gift shop.
- Family housing available
- No
- Single occupancy housing available
- Yes
- Pet friendly
- No
- Meals
- Some meals / discounts
- Cell phone service
- None
- Internet access
- Intermittent
