Work and live off the grid at backcountry lodge on East Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau.
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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
Rated “best outdoor camp in the country” by Outside Magazine. Come be part of something bigger!
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Spend this summer in the mountains of Colorado playing a positive role in a child's life!
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Hospitality and Food & Beverage Jobs available April through October on Mackinac Island - Enjoy some of the best housing on the island!
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Live & Work Summer "Midnight Sun" Season & Fall "Aurora" Season In Alaska's Brooks Mountain Range
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Take Your Career to New Heights at Pikes Peak!
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Love water-sports & working in the great outdoors? Spend this summer with us in Michigan & have an impact on a child's life!
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Great Summer Job Opportunities in Western North Carolina
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Come join the Lotus Pad in Big Sky Mt. minutes away from epic skiing, biking, hiking, and fishing.
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Summer Work at Great Bakery/Cafe in the Beautiful North Cascades in Stehekin, Washington
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Hiring for a busy 2021! Come join our house staff; live & work on a beautiful Georgia Island!
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Combine Your Seasonal Job With Island Fun at One of Our Waterfront Locations!
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Housekeeping positions with a view for $12/hr this summer in Glacier!
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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.
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
FANTASTIC job on this Seasonal Recruiting in a Labor Pinch Employer Resource – you nailed it! Factoring in the current hiring climate and providing the statistics for the rapidly changing job market. Just wanted to say thank you to the whole Coolworks team for living and promoting the right values and attitude for the success of all of our businesses.Caitlin McElhinny Operations Manager, Above & Beyond Alaska, LLC
Just wanted to say thank you for CoolWorks! Both of my sons 18 and 21, have made their way from where we live in North Carolina to Nantucket, MA; Jackson Hole, WY; and in a few weeks Vail, Colorado because of your service. I’m a big fan and share CoolWorks whenever I can. CoolWorks is the road less traveled. My kids will find their paths someday and look back at these jobs as great adventures where they learned a lot about the world and themselves. I’m looking forward to my retirement when I can browse your offerings for some adventure of my own.
DJ Father of CoolWorks Job Seekers