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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
Your Summer adventure job is here at the C Lazy U Ranch! Work and live at the Gateway to the Rocky Mountain National Park!
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Privately owned boutique Alaskan lodge with scratch café, & bakery on beautiful Carlo Creek in Denali National Park
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Ocean Beaches. Temperate Rain Forests. A Nature Lover’s Dream Job
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- year round
Rated “best outdoor camp in the country” by Outside Magazine. Come be part of something bigger!
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Connect-Unplug-Explore-Grow! Serve as a High Ropes Camp Counselor! (Male only positions available)
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Spend Summer 2025 working as an Adventure Tour Guide - throughout Alaska & Canada!
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Do you Believe in the Power of Wild Places?
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Come join our house staff - live & work on a beautiful Georgia Island!
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Outgoing individuals wanting to work in beautiful Alaska!
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Expand your skills as a Natural Resource Intern with USFS and BLM in the beautiful High Rockies, CO!
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PAID Commercial Driver Training Program!
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Work with youth on the Puget Sound!
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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
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…
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…
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
“I just want to thank your team for such a wonderful website. I personally immigrated to America 6 years ago, and as I have traveled the country getting to know it, all my job have either been sourced by word of mouth or your website. CoolWorks was where I originally found a camp job 5 years ago, as well as work at Sequoia National Park in California and Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota. And so in my new role as a recruiter I have been screaming your praises since I came onboard.”
Mel CoolWorks Believer
“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.”
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