Work in the Redwoods!
Employment Opportunities
Alliance Redwoods’ mission is to be a place of renewal where our guests meet the Creator in His Creation, and we do so by providing outdoor experiences with social, spiritual, educational and recreational objectives. From leading ziplining tours through the Redwoods, inspiring students through our Outdoor Education Program, to providing “service as tall as our trees” to our overnight visitors – we are seeking fun, energetic team members who align with our values and are ready to make a difference in the lives of each of our guests.
Open Positions
Thank you for exploring career opportunities with Alliance Redwoods Camp & Conference Grounds! We are a non-profit faith-based organization which serves over 55,000 guests annually, and owns and operates Sonoma Zipline Adventures. As a faith-based organization, we believe it is important for applicants to understand our perspective on faith and practices, which can be found on our parent organization’s website: What We Believe (cmalliance.org)
Not finding the right fit? If you would like to be considered for future opportunities that may not be open at the moment, please submit your application here: General Consideration
Maintenance Technician
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled trades person to assist in the maintenance and upkeep of our facilities. The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for ensuring that our buildings, equipment, and grounds are well-maintained, safe, and compliant with regulations.
Qualifications:
– Proven experience in facilities management or related role
– Strong knowledge of building systems, equipment, and regulatory requirements
– Excellent leadership and communication skills
– Ability to manage a budget and prioritize tasks effectively
Responsibilities:
– Develop and implement maintenance procedures, standards, and schedules
– Coordinate with maintenance staff and external contractors
– Monitor and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
– Manage budgets and expenses related to facilities maintenance
– Identify areas for improvement and implement solutions to enhance facility efficiency and functionality
– Collaborate with other departments to meet facility-related needs
– Provide timely reports to leadership on facility operations and maintenance issues
If you have a passion for facilities management and a track record of maintaining high-quality facilities, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position as a Maintenance Technician.
Apply Here: Maintenance Technician Application
Food Services (Server)
Nestled in the heart of the magnificent California Redwoods, Alliance Redwoods hosts tens of thousands of visitors each year through our Camp and Conference Center, and Sonoma Zipline & Treehouse Adventures. Our mission is to provide “Service as Tall as our Trees”, and we are seeking a server in our Food Service department who can help us do just that. This position will serve on a vibrant service-oriented team providing excellent dining experience for our guests.
Under direct supervision, responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assist guest in food service requests
- Maintain kitchen and dining facilities cleanliness
- Maintain hot and cold food service lines, which includes stocking, cleaning and shutting down
- Assist in the preparation of meals as needed
- Operate dish machine and cleanup of all utensils/pots/pans as needed
- Assist in storage and organization of food deliveries
- Assist in all dining room needs as directed by supervisor
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
- Dependable, responsible, reliable, and able to take directions as needed.
- Open minded to learn new ideas/skills as well as share from past experience as opportunities arise.
- In good physical condition, having full range of motion and able to lift heavy objects in excess of 40lbs.
Compensation: $17.00 per hour.
Experience & Requirements:
- Any experience in hotel/food service or customer service is helpful but not necessary
- Must pass background check to be eligible for employment
- Must be in harmony with ARCG statement of faith and code of conduct
- Current Driver’s License and clean driving record
- Speak fluent English and use cordial manners (additional languages a plus)
- Lift 40 lbs. and spend 4 hours walking and standing
Apply Here: Server Application
Food Services (Chef)
Alliance Redwoods is a year-round Christian Camp and Conference Center nestled in the heart of the California Redwoods, which provides a magnificent 115-acre outdoor classroom for students to learn and grow and serves over 55,000 visitors per year. Our mission is to provide “Service as Tall as our Trees”, and we are seeking a Chef in our Food Services team who can do just that. This position will serve on a vibrant service-oriented team, providing an enjoyable dining experience through excellent service, and a friendly and willing attitude, resulting in professional hospitality to all guest and co-workers.
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time
Compensation: $22-$35.00 per hour, depending on experience; on-site housing may be available for full-time candidates.
Description of Duties
- Prepare meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snacks based on menu selection as directed by Food Service Director
- Supervise and oversee shifts and staff, ensuring quality preparation of all meals
- Oversee inventory and orders of food deliveries
- Oversee Allergy and guest good service requests
- Oversee in all kitchen cleaning activities
- Oversee in storage and organization of food deliveries
- Assist in salad/fruit bar prep as needed
- Maintain kitchen and dining facilities cleanliness: sweep/mop/wipe down
- Maintain hot and cold food service lines stocking/cleaning/shut down
- Operate dish machine and cleanup of all utensils/pots/pans as needed
- Perform additional tasks as directed by Food Service Director
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Dependable, responsible, reliable, and able to take directions as needed.
- Positive attitude towards teamwork and willingness to be supportive to all team members
- Open minded to learn new skills as required.
- Able to oversee/supervise Food Service Assistants in daily tasks as needed
- Able to grasp simple mathematical conversions of recipe amounts, weights and measurements
- Skilled in usage of food service equipment and tools as related to food preparation
- Able to work under time sensitive deadlines and perform under pressure
- In good physical condition, having full range of motion and able to lift heavy objects in excess of 40lbs.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and pass background check to be eligible for employment
Education:
- Culinary Degree preferred, or any combination of training and experience which would provide the knowledge and abilities to succeed in this position.
- Current ServSafe® handlers card preferred.
Experience:
- One year line cook or catering experience preferred.
- Experience in hotel-production cooking a plus.
Apply Here: Chef Application
Food Services (Porter)
Alliance Redwoods is a year-round Christian Camp and Conference Center nestled in the heart of the California Redwoods, which provides a magnificent 115-acre outdoor classroom for students to learn and grow and serves over 55,000 visitors per year. Our mission is to provide “Service as Tall as our Trees”, and we are seeking a Porter in our Food Services department who can help us do just that. This position will serve on a vibrant service-oriented team, providing an enjoyable dining experience through excellent service, and a friendly and willing attitude, resulting in professional hospitality to all guest and co-workers.
Job Type: Part-Time
Compensation: $18.00
As a dishwasher, you will be responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and sanitation of all dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment. You will work closely with the kitchen team to maintain an orderly and efficient kitchen space. You must be able to follow cleaning and sanitation guidelines while upholding the company’s high standards for hygiene and safety. As a crucial member of the kitchen team, you must be dependable, hard-working, and have a strong work ethic.
Key Responsibilities:
– Maintain kitchen cleanliness by washing dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and pans in a timely manner.
– Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, and prep tables.
– Follow proper food handling practices to prevent cross-contamination and maintain sanitary conditions in the kitchen.
– Empty and dispose of all waste properly.
– Sweep and mop kitchen floors, as well as maintain a clean and safe working environment.
– Assist kitchen team with various tasks, such as cleaning and organizing storage areas and other duties as assigned.
– Report any equipment malfunctions or safety hazards to the kitchen manager immediately.
– Contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment.
Qualifications:
– High school diploma or equivalent.
– Prior experience as a dishwasher preferred.
– Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions and sanitation guidelines.
– Physical stamina and ability to stand for long periods of time.
– Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
– Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
– Reliable and punctual.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties as required.
Apply Here: Porter Application
Guest Services Associate
Alliance Redwoods is a year-round Christian Camp and Conference Center nestled in the heart of the California Redwoods, which provides a magnificent 115-acre outdoor classroom for students to learn and grow, and serves over 55,000 visitors per year. Our mission is to provide “Service as Tall as our Trees”, and we are seeking a Guest Services Associate who can do just that. This role is responsible for greeting and assisting guests, requires a passion for customer service and a commitment to providing exceptional hospitality. This is a part-time 20 hour per week position, which includes weekends.
Essential Duties
Fulfill consistent shifts at the Front Office:
- Greet and assist guests in the front office
- Answer phones and direct calls
- Open and/or close the office
- Communicate via radio to other departments
- Run gift store register, restock gift store, brew coffee
- Provide First Aid care to guests (First Aid/CPR/AED certification provided upon hire)
- May be required to respond to guest injuries, facilitate 911 calls and report incidents
- Clean and maintain orderly office environment
- Other office duties and projects as assigned
- Serve in other departments as needed
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Excellent communication skills, emphasis in the details
- Able to multitask and handle frequent interruptions
- Able to perform under pressure, specifically in emergency situations
- Team player, willing to float departments based on needs of guests
Requirements
- Must be in harmony with ARCG statement of faith and code of conduct
- Must pass background check
- Must have valid driver’s license
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Competent in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs, and ability to learn Circuitree
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
Job Type: Part-time, 20 hours per week; weekend hours are required.
Compensation: $17-18.50 per hour, depending on experience.
Apply Here: Guest Services Application
Outdoor Education Facilitator
Purpose Statement
Facilitate activities and challenge courses, support other ARCG teams, and instill a greater love for the outdoors as we strive to serve the needs of ARCG guests of all ages.
Duties may include the following based on schedule availability:
- Facilitate various programs including but not limited to Challenge Courses, Nature Hikes and Rec Activities.
- Instruct 5th – 8th grade students during the early Fall and late Spring in nature and ecology through classes that involve forest, water, and ecosystem ecology.
- Serve guests in Sonoma Zipline Adventures. This includes guiding, driving, and checking guests in.
- On-the-job training provided
Hours may also be available supporting other departments, such as:
- Serve guests in the Front Office/Coffee Central area. This includes answering phones, computer data entry, gift store duties, and maintaining the hospitality area.
- Serve other departments as needed, including Accommodations/Housekeeping, Maintenance and Food Services
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- People skills, team player, and a servant’s attitude
- Self-disciplined and reliable
- Unwavering commitment to safety
- Willingness to work at heights
- Ability to handle crisis events and work under authority
- Physically fit to meet the demands of hiking the trails and facilitate the various outdoor challenge courses in all weather conditions
- Communication skills including phone etiquette and basic computer skills
- Must be in harmony with ARCG Statement of Faith and ARCG Staff Values
- Must pass Background Check
- Preferred: Experience in teaching, camps, or youth work
- Preferred: CPR and First Aid Certified, Lifeguard Certified
- Compensation: $17-$20/ per hour
Apply Here: Facilitator Application
Experiences Manager
Title: Experiences Manager
Employment Status: Full Time, with Benefits
Team: Adventures and Experiences
Immediate Supervisor: Directors of Adventures and Experiences
Purpose Statement
The Experiences Manager provides leadership to the Experiences Team at Alliance Redwoods. In this position, the Manager leads the team that provides activities for guest groups, facilitates challenge course elements, leads corporate team building and innovates news experiences for guests. The Experiences Team also runs the Outdoor Education program at Alliance Redwood where students experience a learning environment in the outdoors, challenge course elements and other program activities during the school year. The manager is also responsible for recruiting, training, and developing Experiences staff while maintaining a professional, God-honoring culture.
Description of Duties
- Instruct and train staff in our outdoor education programs for public and Christian schools to facilitate students in nature and ecology through various outdoor education classes
- Engage in on-the-job training and workshops with other instructors.
- Train staff to facilitate various programs such as ropes course, low ropes elements, team building, lifeguarding, archery, canoeing/kayaking
- Innovate new experiences for guests and students
- Maintain the equipment and materials for all programs
- Provide activities and experiences for guest groups and corporate team building events.
- Support other departments including Accommodations/Housekeeping, Maintenance, Guest Services and Food Services.
- Model and reinforce ARCG Staff Values.
- Lead the Outdoor Education Program and supervise Experience staff according to ARCG Core Values.
- Maintain familiarity with ODE curriculum, practices, and program operations.
- Recruit and hire staff
- Lead professional learning opportunities, seasonal training, and in-service sessions.
- Conduct regular staff observations and provide written feedback.
- Develop and maintain yearly Experiences budget.
- Delegate and train staff in key program areas, identifying and developing leaders.
- Attend weekly Meetings
- Participate in professional development through workshops, trainings, and conferences.
- Work with other managers to create weekly schedules
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Strong people skills, teamwork, and a servant’s attitude.
- Self-disciplined, reliable, and committed to safety.
- Ability to handle crisis events and work under authority.
- Teaching or facilitating experiences.
- Physical fitness for hiking and challenge course facilitation.
- Healthy respect for heights and ability to overcome fear of heights.
- Communication skills including phone etiquette and basic computer proficiency.
- Leadership, supervisory, communication, and organizational skills (lead and director roles).
- Ability to problem-solve, manage multiple tasks, and lead through influence.
- Willingness to recruit and represent ARCG inside and outside Sonoma County.
Education / Experience / Requirements
- Christian actively living a Biblical lifestyle with interest in maturing in one’s faith.
- Must be in harmony with ARCG Staff Values, Statement of Faith, and Code of Conduct.
- Must pass a background check.
- Pursuing or completion of a 4-year degree or equivalent experience in a related field (Recreation, Education , Youth Camping Management).
- Experience in teaching, camps, or youth work.
- CPR and First Aid Certified; Lifeguard Certification preferred.
- Experience in Christian Camping and Outdoor Education
- Familiarity with classroom and outdoor-based content and teaching strategies
Apply Here: Experiences Manager Application
Summer Staff
Nestled in the heart of the California Redwoods, Alliance Redwoods Camp & Conference Grounds hosts thousands of guests each summer through church & non-profit retreats. We are currently hiring summer staff for our Summer Staff Program, which is focused on equipping leaders with the power of humility and wonder through community and creation through Leadership, Adventure, Service, and Training.
Candidates hired into the Summer Staff Program will reside at Camp for the duration of the program, and will rotate through various departments, carrying out a diverse set of responsibilities to support both our guests and the camp itself, and participate in various training and development opportunities.
What You Will Do:
- Facilitate high-ropes challenge courses (ziplines, giant swings, and climbing elements)
- Guiding adventure-sport activities (kayaking, archery, archery tag, hatchet and knife throwing)
- Lifeguarding
- Meet the needs of our guests and steward the grounds alongside the Accommodations and Maintenance teams.
- Prepare, host, serve and clean up meals with our Kitchen team.
- Serve our guests by assisting them at the gift store and answering questions with the Guest Services team.
Requirements:
- Self-disciplined, flexible and reliable
- Unwavering commitment to safety
- Ability to handle crisis events and work under authority
- Physically fit to meet the demands of hiking the trails and various challenge courses
- Healthy respect for heights, and the ability to work at heights
- Communication skills including phone etiquette and basic computer skills
- Must be 18 years and currently enrolled in a university program
- Christian actively living a Biblical lifestyle and have an interest in maturing in one’s faith
- Lifeguard/CPR/AED preferred
- Experience in teaching, camps or youth work preferred
- Must pass background check to be eligible for employment
- Must be in harmony with ARCG Statement of Faith and ARCG Staff Values
Additional Staff Benefits:
- Teambuilding & Mentoring
- Life skill trainings
- Team Prayer and Devotionals
- Staff adventure expeditions
Type: Temporary / Seasonal , May 18 – August 3, 2025
Compensation: Salaried, $1280 biweekly, which includes housing and meals at no additional cost
Apply Here: Summer Staff Application
Zipline Guide
Nestled off the coast of Northern California and deep in the Redwood forest, Sonoma Zipline Adventures is high adventure and completely unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. Our Sweep Guides are charged with the consistent delivery of world-class customer service to guests while Ziplining between platforms in trees at speeds of up to 40mph and heights of up to 250ft off the ground. As part of Alliance Redwoods Conference Grounds, our Guides also contribute to the recreational, educational, spiritual and social objectives of our Christian mission. Full and Part-Time opportunities available.
Descriptions of Duties, including but not limited to:
- Manage risk at all times, taking responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others
- Engage guests and staff with a humble and cooperative attitude
- Participate in pre-screening guests
- Ensure guests are properly fitted in gear and oriented to zip lining
- Assist lead guides with pre-tour and post-tour set-up and clean-up
- Regularly inspect facilities for cleanliness and readiness for guest use
- Participate in rescue scenarios, training, and actual guest rescues
- Drive guest shuttles
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Dependable and responsible and able to take directions as needed
- Work at heights up to 250ft off the ground
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions (heat, cold, wind, and/or rain)
- Able to hike 100 yards uphill without assistance and lift and carry loads of up to 50lbs a distance of 50 yards over uneven terrain
- Weigh between 75 and 250 pounds per engineering safety specifications
- Able and willing to wear a helmet, harness and gloves, and follow rescue procedures and processes (training is provided).
Requirements:
- Must pass a background check upon acceptance of employment offer
- Complete and pass a 6-day, 40-50 hour training week. Attendance is REQUIRED all day each day, no exceptions.
- Must be in harmony with ARCG Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct.
- Current Driver’s License and clean driving record
- CPR/First Aid/AED Certification (training provided if needed)
- Minimum age requirement of 18 years old
- Must be available on weekends and holidays.
Compensation
- $17.00 – $18.00 / hour, plus significant tips
Apply Here: Zipline Guide