Careers
Join our team
You can help us make a difference today! We will continue to post employment opportunities as they become available. You can find current openings below.
The Camp Aranzazu team
- Is respectful, dependable, empathetic, trustworthy, and honest.
- Is collaborative, friendly, and willing to help.
- Uses the camp's financial, natural and other resources wisely.
- Takes on big challenges, works hard, and exceeds expectations.
- Is inclusive and accepting of everyone.
- Values enthusiasm, humor, and FUN!
Finance Director
Camp Aranzazu is searching for a detail-oriented, growth-focused individual to join our Directors’ Team! The Finance Director will serve in a hands-on position responsible for safeguarding assets, all accounting operations, and maintaining strong internal controls for both Camp Aranzazu and for the Camp Aranzazu Foundation. To apply, email your resume and cover letter to Kurt Podeszwa, President/CEO, at kurt@camparanzazu.org.
This role provides an individual with finance, accounting, administrative, and operational expertise the opportunity to creatively structure accounting operations and problem solve in a high growth, mission-driven organization that has the highest standards in every category of camping operations. It is both a detail-oriented operational position, with the added-on skills as a strategic, analytical, operational thinker.
Camp Aranzazu offers a compensation package including health benefits covered by the employer, 401k matching, vacation, and professional development. The position’s salary is $85,000 and can be negotiated based on experience. This position works closely with the President and CEO, as well as the Camp Director, Development Director, and Operations Director. The position can be based at the campsite in Rockport, or in Houston if the candidate is willing to travel to Rockport twice a month.
Please review the full job description for more information about the position.
Kitchen Staff
Do you enjoy working in a kitchen environment and want to make a real difference in the lives of others? If so, we encourage you to apply for our part-time Kitchen Staff position!
Camp Aranzazu, located in Rockport, Texas and serving campers since 2006, is seeking a caring and enthusiastic individual to join our kitchen crew. In this part-time role, you'll contribute directly to the camper experience by preparing and serving delicious and healthy meals.
Baking experience is preferred. Wage starts at $12.00 an hour with opportunities for future growth. If you have a heart for service and a knack for kitchen work, join our team and make a difference in the lives of campers of all ages and abilities!
To apply, please complete this application and email to our operations director, Mandy Hood, at mandy@camparanzazu.org or pick up a printed application from our office at 5420 Loop 1781, Rockport, TX 78382 anytime Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
Summer Activity Leader
Every year, Camp Aranzazu hires roughly 20 college aged individuals with varying skill sets to work as Activity Leaders from mid-May to mid-August. Activity Leaders have the fun and impactful job of cultivating belonging for campers of all ages and abilities by creating accessible, empowering, and intentional camp experiences in Rockport, TX.
Activity Leaders facilitate a variety of activities including, but not limited to arts and crafts, archery, high and low challenge courses, sports and games, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, fishing, sailing, swimming, nature sessions and more!
Benefits of this paid position include room and board and the potential to satisfy fieldwork and internship requirements in various fields of study.
We are fully staffed for Summer 2025! If you are interested in learning more about the position for Summer 2026, please contact our Program Manager, Carleigh Mitchell.
