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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.

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Keystone

Ski Resort

Colorado

Life at 9,280 feet in the sky is a little different. Employee housing available!

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  • summer
  • winter
  • year round
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Vail Resort

Ski Resort

Colorado

Join us as we deliver unparalleled adventures in a place that is unrivaled anywhere on the planet.

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  • summer
  • winter
  • year round
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The Island House

Resort

Michigan

Live, Work and play on the water! Many opportunities - Historic Hotel, five restaurants, retail shops and a coffee house.

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  • spring
  • summer
  • fall
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Resort

Chief Engineer

The Gant
Colorado

Come work and play in Aspen, Colorado - close to downtown and surrounded by nature!

  • year round

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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.
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Sharing The Journey

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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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Kind Words From Our Fans

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

Michael CoolWorker, who also became an Employer, currently in Nevada
CoolworksI I love you – I STILL talk about your awesomeness every tour!!!  You are simply INSPIRATIONAL.  Guests are so curious how someone gets into this great life and YOU are the first thing I tell them about!
Sherri Tour Guide/Driver in Denali