Come to the mountains of Colorado this summer and have a positive impact on a child's life!
- summer
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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
Manage the waterfront facilities at Snow Mountain Ranch located in the heart of Colorado!
- year round
Encourage the next generation of nature lovers! Employee Childcare Provider at a Luxury Resort
- year round
Curry Village is hiring top talent ASAP!
- year round
Come join the Food & Beverage Team! We're hiring in the Big Bend of Texas!
- year round
Co-Executive Chef focused on Fine Dining and High end Clientele
- year round
Provide Outdoor Environmental Education & Challenge Education to Youth and Adults!
- spring
Explore the outdoor education world in beautiful California as a Science Camp Instructor!
- spring
- fall
- winter
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
Sarah
I always tell people who ask me about seasonal work absolutely do it. Doesn’t matter what age, or where you’re from. If you have a love of nature, adventure, travel, and meeting the…
Ryan
My love for hiking began the summer before high school. I left the inner city of Chicago to go on a two week expedition in Colorado with Outward Bound. We went backpacking, rafting…
Ashleigh
My journey into seasonal life began in the summer of 2019. I was approaching my senior year of college as a Creative Writing major at the University of Iowa, and after just spending…
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…
Kind Words From Our Fans
“S/O to @coolworks for just being awesome so that seasonal job experts like myself can work in amazing places.”
Craig G. CoolWorker and Ski Bum
“I wanted to express my sincere appreciation for you and for Coolworks.com. As a new NPS concessionaire, hiring quality employees was a major concern that I faced. That’s until I found Coolworks.com. Not only did you help me produce a great ad on your site, but the response was incredible!! I received over 80 on-line applications, most of whom were qualified for the position. I can’t thank you and Coolworks.com enough for simplifying the process and sending so many folks my way.”