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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


Bill

I was the first person to get a job from CoolWorks, and It definitely changed my life. A seasonal job blew my doors, my eyes, and my horizons wide open in the summer of ’72. That summer I found my home in Yellowstone as well as my belief in the...

Josh

My story has been long and bumpy at times, but the lesson from all of my experiences is this: I am human and I have made mistakes. I hope going forward I can embrace love, tolerance, patience, and a willingness to be teachable in my next adventure. I hope to...

Nick

I’m sure lots of people will point to the amazing travels they’ve experienced because of seasonal work. I can absolutely agree with that. But it goes a little deeper for me. I, too, have traveled to amazing places and seen a lot of beautiful things. But the thing that’s really...

Amy

Before jumping straight into a career, invest in yourself first so you can enter the workforce as a person who knows themselves deeper, who can understand and love people better, and as someone who has stepped out of comfort to embrace the wonderful unknown. This could be the summer where...

Kind words from our fans


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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

It was from my desk in South Korea that I discovered CoolWorks. I’d gone there to teach English and save money, but the isolation proved to be too much. For three months, I longed for a sense of community. It was through your site that I discovered the opportunity in Denali. I had a phone interview with the Lodge, and the next day I left. After volunteering abroad through the fall, I returned to Keystone for another season. The seasonal life has become a part of me, and it’s a part I wish to share through writing. Thank you so much for introducing me to that life changing opportunity.

Tyler

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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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