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JOBS IN GREAT PLACES
Where do you want to be tomorrow?THIS IS YOUR LIFE. GO LIVE IT.
Imagine if you were given a chance to embark on experiences that enhanced your life and the lives of others, changed the way you interact with the world around you, and connected you with the amazing places where you want to live. You don’t have to imagine anymore. Welcome to CoolWorks. We left the gate open – come on in and chase your dreams.
Featured Jobs / Employers
Spend a glorious season at our unique family resort located on the sandy shores of Priest Lake, Idaho!
- summer
- fall
- winter
Alaska and the Yukon's Most Pristine and Untouched Wilderness is out your front door!
- spring
- summer
- fall
Housing Available at Keystone! Free Ski Pass!
- winter
Come work in The Cultural Epicenter of Trout
- year round
Looking for Cooks who want a taste of National Park Life in the Grand Tetons
- spring
- summer
- fall
Do you love outdoor adventures and working with kids? Join our mission to inspire kids this summer!
- summer
Does the opportunity to make the world a better place through hospitality and impact intrigue you?
- year round
Block Island Resorts Hiring for 2021 Summer Season
- spring
- summer
Cook, prep, and bake with an awesome staff in a breathtaking setting!
- summer
- fall
INSPIRATION & ENCOURAGEMENT
THE TRAIL AT YOUR FEET
You’re here because you breathe better at elevation. You believe that sandwiches taste progressively better the farther you get from the trailhead. You sleep best with your head in the open air and the sound of a backcountry stream singing you to sleep. You discover both solace and adventure in the Great Outdoors. You crave adventure, growth, and new experiences. Since 1995, CoolWorks has been the go-to source for Jobs In Great Places®. In many cases the opportunities you’ll find on our site come with room and board to make it easy for you to seize the day and go for it. Our Journals profile the exciting stories from fellow CoolWorkers to inspire you to take that next step. The Job Seeker’s Guide is a collection of the best advice we can offer you, from resources on how to best advocate for yourself, in-depth answers to some of the most commonly asked questions we hear, and topics it might not have occurred to you to consider when pondering this lifestyle. Whether you are still discovering your passion, need a seasonal career, or just feel the call to change paths, we’ve got everything you need to help you find your next great adventure.
Sharing The Journey
Bethany
I fell for Yosemite hard. The winter sparkles in the Sierra Nevada. The summer smells of Bay Laurel, duff and smoke. Happiness can be fleeting and contentment can be elusive, but I found…
Don
Now, at 62, I have over 30 years of front desk and hotel management experience under my belt and I no longer have to hitchhike from park to park hoping to be hired.
Jeni
Even before I ever traveled, I had made up my mind that I wanted to live a life of nonconformity. As a teenager, I became well aware of the lifestyle most people led…
Aaron
My journey into the hospitality/seasonal job industry started back in 2016. Sweating on a Toyota car lot washing cars, I texted my friend who had spent the past two years living the dream…
Kind Words From Our Fans
“I worked at Yellowstone National Park a few summers ago. I put all of my stuff into storage and just went for it! To this day, it is still one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I got to know the park so well and am still friends with the people I met there.”
Dani CoolWorker from New York
“We are 100% happy with the number and quality of candidates that came to us through your website. Mainly, it is super helpful to have applications from folks that understand the nature of seasonal employment.”
The Club at Point O’Woods Employer, Point O'Woods, New York