Make a Difference in Kids’ Lives
Join Galileo, and you’ll have a blast igniting the innovator in every kid one STEAM project, engaging opening ceremony, and outrageously fun water day and at a time.
Our Mission
Our mission is to develop innovators who envision and create a better world.
We count on our incredible team, united by core values and meaningful work, to help us make it happen.
A Number of Ways to Join Galileo
Summer Staff
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Summer Opportunities
Summer Operations Interns support camp success by welcoming campers and families, supervising campers with a focus on safety and fun, leading activities, and contributing to a positive camp environment. This is a seasonal, part-time role.
Camp Counselors
(aka Team Leaders)are the core presence for each camper, guiding them through an impactful and engaging summer experience. Staying with the same group all week, they create a supportive environment that prioritizes both physical and emotional safety.
Summer Instructors
lead hands-on design and outdoor activities, creating an inspiring environment where campers explore creativity through Galileo’s curriculum. With training and team support, you'll deliver memorable learning experiences and engage fully in camp traditions.
Assistant Camp Directors
collaborate with the Camp Director on daily operations, supporting staff, and ensuring a joyful camp experience. Acting as the “manager on duty” when needed, ACDs balance camper safety, program quality, and a positive atmosphere while fostering strong relationships with families and the camp team. -
Growth
Every summer we welcome over 500 staff members from the prior summer.
Professional development, from position-specific skill building to leadership training, is ingrained in our company philosophy helping staff members develop the skills to take on camp leadership and year-round roles. -
Perks
We offer a free week of camp for your own child and 50% off additional summer camp sessions.
Friends and Family discount for those you love and priority nomination for our Innovation for All scholarship program for anyone you know.
Camp Director
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Opportunities
Site Camp Directors
are the driving force behind our vibrant summer day camp communities at Galileo Learning.
In this dynamic role, you’ll take on the responsibilities of General Manager for one of our camp locations, serving campers from rising Kindergarteners to Camp Counselors in Training.
Travel Camp Directors
support the region by providing coverage for Camp Director and Assistant Camp Director absences or when additional support is needed at a camp.
They travel to various camp locations as needed to ensure smooth camp operations throughout the region. -
Growth
Every summer we welcome over 500 staff members from the prior summer.
Professional development, from position-specific skill building to leadership training, is ingrained in our company philosophy helping staff members develop the skills to take on camp leadership and year-round roles. -
Perks
We offer a free week of camp for your own child and 50% off additional summer camp sessions.
Friends and Family discount for those you love and priority nomination for our Innovation for All scholarship program for anyone you know.
Central Support
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Growth
As a company that’s growing, we continue to expand opportunities for our current team and bring on talented professionals who are passionate about creating fun and impactful summer camp experiences.
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Inclusion & Diversity
We’re deeply committed to creating inclusive and diverse communities and cultures, both in our organization and across our camps.
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Perks
We offer a generous rewards package including vision and dental insurance, 401K benefits, PTO, parental leave, free camp for your child(ren) or two weeks to be gifted and more! Friends and Family discount for those you love and priority nomination for our Innovation for All scholarship program for anyone you know.
We Believe In
A Bright Future
We believe in a future created by kids who believe their ideas matter and know how to turn them into reality. A future where innovators can inspire meaningful change in their world in ways big and small. Because the future isn’t fixed—it’s ours to make.
Innovation
Galileo camps combine imagination, STEAM exploration, and play to ignite the innovator in every kid. Grounded in the legendary Galileo Innovation Approach, or GIA, our hands-on activities cultivate essential skills—including collaboration, perseverance, and creative confidence—that last a lifetime.
Friendship
Led by our extraordinary staff of educators, college students, artists, and even former campers, Galileo campers create and play in a safe, inclusive environment where teamwork is paramount and making new friends is easy.
Fun
Every week at Camp Galileo is a unique adventure filled with stories, projects, and surprises designed for maximum engagement and giggles. From fun machines and rubber chicken cheers to water days and classic camp games, it's summer camp fun at its most unforgettable.
Hiring Process
All our interviews are grounded in a competency based approach to reduce bias as we look to bring in a diverse team to support Galileo at all levels.
Our hiring process follows the following steps:
- Apply
- Resume review by our talent acquisition team
- Interview stage (1-3 rounds depending on the role)
- Reference check
- Offer
Our Staff Loves Working at Galileo
(and we have the awards to prove it)
What Employees Say
Job-Related FAQs
Here are some answers to our most commonly asked questions about working at Galileo.
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What is your hiring process?Our staff undergoes a rigorous interview process that includes an application, in-person interview, reference check, and criminal background check. Leadership team members attend additional one-on-one interviews. Those who meet our standard of excellence are invited to join the Galileo team. Once hired, all staff receive several hours of online training plus two full days of in-person training, followed by ongoing supervision and professional development provided by their Camp Director.
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What are the steps of the Summer Staff hiring process?
- Submit Application
- Virtual Group Interview
- Offer
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Is housing provided for Summer Camp Staff?Galileo operates day camps, so we don’t provide housing for campers or staff.
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If a job is listed on your website, is it still available?If you see a position listed, it’s most likely still available at one of our sites. Because we hire hundreds of staff on a rolling basis, we aren’t able to update listings each time a staff member is hired. We ask you to be as open as possible to other positions and locations if your first choice isn’t available. If you’re invited to the next stage of the hiring process, you’ll have an opportunity to discuss position and location availability in more detail.
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Which locations are seeking Camp Directors?We generally have at least one opening in each of our regions every year. You’ll have an opportunity to indicate your preferences on the application, and we discuss details throughout the interview process. Why don’t we open applications for specific sites? Our Camp Director team is made up of over 60 spectacular leaders, all with varying plans from one summer to the next. Some are with Galileo for the standard three-year commitment; others have been with us for a decade. Between this varying degree of turnover and new site openings, we often don’t get into the specifics of location preferences or assignments until near the end of our annual hiring cycle.
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I’m a former Galileo Camp staff member, and I’d like to be a Camp Director in the future, but I’m not sure about the upcoming season. Should I apply?The short answer is: Yes! We’d be delighted to see your application, even if you’re still on the fence. An early application lets us know you’re interested, gives you an opportunity to discuss the role in depth with the Galileo team, and allows your Regional Director to support your growth into the Camp Director role, this year or someday in the future. Apply away. We can’t wait to talk to you about your potential to take a seat in the director’s chair.
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Do camp directors get a discount if they enroll their kids in a Galileo Camp?For enrolling their own children in the camp, current Camp Directors receive four free weeks—including extended care—with more if space is available. Current Camp Directors may also gift two free weeks of camp to any child and recommend scholarship approval for additional weeks with normal contribution amounts. Former Camp Directors who worked with Galileo for more than three years receive 50% off camp sessions and extended care for their own children.
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Which positions are currently open?All positions currently open on our headquarters team and at our warehouse can be found on the HQ Jobs page of our website. We post year-round positions as they become available, and each fall, we begin the hiring process for seasonal roles (January–June/August) on our People Operations, Customer Service, and Warehouse teams.
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Where is Galileo HQ located?Our headquarters office is in Oakland, and our warehouse is in Hayward. We also have two satellite HQ teams that work from offices in Southern California and Chicago.
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What do you most look for in an HQ candidate?We’re dedicated to fulfilling our mission while embodying our values daily. We value a vibrant and inclusive workplace, and love bringing divergent thinkers and viewpoints to the table at Galileo. We look for HQ candidates who believe in our mission, share our values, and want to be a part of a do-whatever-it-takes, playful team that practices what we strive to bring to our campers: real challenges, chances to fail, big wins, and F-U-N.
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What are the steps of the headquarters hiring process?Below are the steps of Galileo’s hiring process for positions on our headquarters teams. Between each stage, the Galileo team decides on the appropriate next step and communicates with each candidate. Whether or not we decide to invite an applicant to the next stage, each applicant will hear about next steps by phone or email, often within 2-4 business days and no longer than one week. This process is ongoing until we find the right fit for our team, and can involve multiple interviews with Galileo leadership team members depending upon the position.
- Submit Application
- Screening
- Virtual Interview
- Offer