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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?

Sharing the Journey


Jacob

I longed for wilderness, for mountains, for wide open spaces – just to feel the solace and the oneness with nature. I needed to get away from the obstacles that held me back at home. I needed to get back out on my own, and meet new people, people different...

Luke

I was 20 yrs old and hittin’ the road. Excited would be an understatement, though I won’t discount the nerves. The American journeyman, adventurer, and wanderer has usually followed some kind of internal compass which more often than not has pointed west. Growing up in Western Oregon, I had little...

Nick

The jokes of leaving our lives behind have been replaced with jokes about going back to what we had before discovering seasonal work. On top of getting paid to vacation, seasonal work has helped us get control of our finances, as most places offer free/inexpensive housing with utilities included, and...

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,...

Kind words from our fans


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“CoolWorks jump starts my imagination and reminds me there is a world of possibilities.”

Judy M.

Yellowstone National Park – I worked there the summer of 1970 and 1971 and had the time of my life.  I also met my future husband there – as we worked separate areas of the park (he worked Mammoth and I worked Canyon Village) … it is a small world when you all work in the Park.  It was a different world then, no computers and limited pay phone access, etc., yet it was a wonderful time and I will always cherish it – the park, the people, the adventures, the wildlife, and the great experience. I do recommend it for anyone interested in summer work – a great adventure for sure. Go for it!”

Nancy

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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