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Lair of the Bear

Lair Staffer (Summer 2026) – Returning (Veteran) Applicant

Pinecrest, CA
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The Cal Alumni Association (CAA) provides all Cal graduates with rewarding connections to the university, to fellow alums, and to current students. Founded by the original graduates of the University of California in 1872, the Cal Alumni Association today represents more than half a million alums living throughout the world.

Our mission is to cultivate a lifelong relationship with our alma mater by connecting and inspiring alums, students, and the campus community through meaningful and inclusive opportunities. We foster a culture that celebrates diversity, creates a sense of belonging, and advances equity.

Lair Staffer – Returning (Veteran) Applicant

Whether you grew up spending time outdoors, camping at the Lair, or this is your first time hearing about us and you’ve never camped anywhere, we are interested in finding a place for you in the Lair community. Through working at camp, you will develop friendships that will last forever. You will become part of a very long and rich Lair staff tradition and help shape the Lair for future members of the community. By working at a summer camp, you will have the opportunity to impact kids and families and by extension make an impact on the world.

Working at the Lair helps build invaluable skills and experience future employers seek. Read Lair veteran staffer Jessie Fisher’s Daily Cal article spotlighting the highly desirable soft skills staffers hone through their hard work at the Lair. And if you’re anywhere on the fence between whether to dive into the Lair’s magic or delve into the corporate world, don’t miss this article: Camp Magic vs. Corporate Climb: What’s Really Worth Your Time.

To review more information on working at The Lair as well as descriptions of all the jobs, please see here.

All applications should be submitted via this Greenhouse Job Posting. 

Health and Safety

COVID-19 Temporary Adjustments

The Cal Alumni Association is preparing for our return to the office. Staff will be expected to work a hybrid schedule, with some jobs required to work onsite a majority of the time depending on job duties. Staff will be required to take a COVID-19 test on campus through University Health Services, and provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or request an exception due to disability, medical or sincerely held religious belief. 

Our Operating Principles

We are especially interested in hiring a candidate who will commit to building a workplace that:

  • Fosters personal accountability and empowerment
  • Inspires personal integrity and a commitment to ethical standards
  • Builds trust and mutual respect
  • Fosters effective communication
  • Conducts work that is inspirational, innovative, forward-thinking and adaptable
  • Reinforces teamwork
  • Offers constructive feedback and coaching
  • Shares a common commitment to vision/goals
  • Nurtures a positive outlook
  • Affirms diversity
  • Allows for an aesthetic, healthy and accommodating physical workspace.

Benefits

For Our Full-time Employees:
CAA offers an excellent health care and supplemental benefits packages, 403(b), a generous paid time-off benefit, and more. We have a friendly, relaxed but professional environment, and we pride ourselves on our team approach.
Health Care Benefits:
● CAA employees are required to contribute 10% of their total medical premium for the employee and 20% for any eligible dependents.
● CAA pays 100% of the premiums for Dental and Vision benefits for the employee and any eligible dependents.
Paid Time Off Benefits:
● Vacation: 16 days/year for first 2 years of service, 18 days/year after completing 2 years of service, 21 days/year after completing 5 years of service.
● Sick time: 12 days/year
● Holidays: 11 total per year
● Paid time off between Dec 26 and Dec 31
● Birthday Holiday: 1 Day off
Professional Development:
● As affiliates to UC Berkeley, CAA employees are eligible to participate in many of the on-campus professional development workshops, seminars and professional networks available to UCB employees. Please note that this does not include undergraduate or graduate courses offered to students.
● CAA has a partnership with UC Berkeley Extension that offers our employees a discount on enrollment fees.
Financial Benefits:
● 403(b) retirement savings plan with a company match
● Supplemental Insurance with 100% of premiums paid by CAA:
      ● Life Insurance
      ● AD&D Insurance
      ● LTD Insurance
● Option to purchase supplemental insurance plans from AFLAC
Commuting and Parking:
● If you’re a commuter, consider taking advantage our pre-tax public transit commuter benefit. You can load your Clipper Card or pay public transit fare with pre-tax dollars.
● Cal Bear Pass: Take advantage of UCB’s partnership with AC Transit. The partnership offers a cost savings of up to 70% off the standard monthly bus pass rate! CAA employees are eligible to purchase an AC transit pass at the faculty/staff discount rate with pre-tax payroll deductions.
● UCB Campus Parking Permit: As affiliates to UCB, our CAA employees are eligible to purchase a campus parking permit at the faculty/staff discount rate with pre-tax payroll deductions.
Access to Campus Programs and Discounts:
● Eligible to join the Recreational Sports Facility (RSF) at the Faculty/Staff discount rate
● Special campus events
● Free admission to the University Art Museum
● Discount tickets for Cal Performances, Pacific Film Archive, and Hertz Hall
● AirBears: wireless internet access on campus