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This is your life. Go live it.

Imagine being given the chance to embark on experiences that enrich your life, shift the way you interact with the world around you, and connect you to the incredible places you’ve always wanted to live. You don’t have to imagine anymore. Welcome to CoolWorks. We left the gate open—come on in and chase your dreams.

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The Trail at Your Feet

Your next adventure is calling—you just have to step outside. If you’ve ever felt the pull of a mountain summit, the peace of a crackling campfire, or the thrill of waking up somewhere wild and new, you’re in the right place. Since 1995, CoolWorks has been the go-to source for Jobs In Great Places®, offering opportunities that often include room and board, making it easier than ever to trade scrolling for exploring. Whether you’re craving adventure, seeking a change, or answering the call of the wild, we’re here to help you make it happen.

Ready to dive in? The Job Seeker’s Guide is packed with expert advice to help you navigate the journey. The Journals are filled with real-life stories from fellow CoolWorks explorers who took the leap.

Life is happening beyond the screen—why not go live it?

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Sharing the Journey

Caitlin

I probably got turned down for 99 of those jobs, but the funny thing is I got the 100th job and it turned out to be exactly what I always dreamed about. Pick your favorite spot on the map, build a reality filled with moments of surprise, awe, and wonder....
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Chris

After work, on my weekends – sometimes during breaks – I get to splash around in glacial lakes, explore caves, roam some of the most gorgeous canyons ever carved into this hard earth and sound my barbaric yawp anywhere I please. I come back to my cabin on Jackson Lake,...
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Lynn

I gained so much more from this job than I could have ever hoped to when I applied. I could never have anticipated the ways these experiences would change me. I so enjoyed meeting the people I worked with, exploring the Park and learning about how to function in this...
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Erica

Mother Nature smacked me in the face as I drove over the Galena summit and into the Sawtooth Valley. Snow-capped mountains replaced skyscrapers. Wide open spaces replaced sprawling suburbia. Meadows bursting with wildflowers replaced parking lots. Wildlife replaced people. That summer at the ranch changed me and the crew became...
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Kind words from our fans

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Seasonal work completely changed my life! If it weren’t for one summer job as a wrangler in Colorado, I would have headed to the big city and missed the chance to start a career I love in an unexpected and completely amazing place! Who knew you could start a PR firm in Montana?

Courtenay S.

“Dear Mom and Dad – go ahead and open my mail, because I’m never coming back.”

Michael

About CoolWorks

Since 1995, CoolWorks has connected adventure-seekers with job opportunities in amazing places—from national parks to ski resorts, summer camps to dude ranches. We help people trade screen time for real time—meaningful experiences that spark connection and growth. Your next great adventure is waiting. More About CoolWorks

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