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If you're ready for the adventure of a lifetime, join our team and venture up!

Explor Crater Lake

Currently recruiting for the season from May 11th, 2026 to October 18th, 2026.

Interested in unique workplaces? Passionate about meeting people from around the globe? Want to experience the most spectacular lake in the country? We have the spot for you!  Join our Crater Lake team where you will receive competitive pay and benefits, career development programs and a great work experience!

At Explor Crater Lake, LLC, every day is an adventure — where tranquil beauty, scenic landscapes, and rich culture come together to create a truly unforgettable workplace. Offering competitive pay, employee housing and benefits. Apply Today!

Location
Oregon
Season
Summer
Staff size
200
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Housing details
We have a variety of housing options including dorm-style with shared rooms and shared bathrooms. We offer meals at our employee dining rooms as well as a community kitchen for those that prefer to prepare their own food. Rent - free through the end of May (6 weeks) $10/day June, July, August Free if in a 6-person room Rent - free September & October (6 weeks)
Family housing available
No
Single occupancy housing available
No
Pet friendly
No
Meals
Some meals / discounts
Cell phone service
Some, ask for details
Internet access
Good

About Explor Crater Lake

Welcome to Explor Crater Lake, affiliate of ExplorUS, a National Park Concessioner for more than 30 years.  Whether you are seeking adventure in the national parks, national forests, state park marinas or a variety of other amazing places in the U.S., you should consider joining our team.  Our #1 goal is to provide extraordinary experiences to our employees while offering competitive pay and benefits.

At Crater Lake, we offer careers in multiple areas of hospitality such as retail, lodging, operations, marina, maintenance, food service and environmental.

Join our team at Crater Lake and get ready to EXPLORE!

The Employee Experience

What's your adventure?  Crater Lake employs people from around the world yearning to work in one of the most scenic landscapes available. You can expect to become part of a team of dedicated employees who continually strive to provide extraordinary experiences to all visitors of the Park. When you play a role in creating great memories for others, you create them for yourself too.  That's part of the adventure!

Explor Crater Lake believes in providing an environment where team members enjoy going to work as much as they value their downtime. We won't intrude on your days off but we will provide fun and engaging activities so you can get to know others and the area where you'll be living and working. The greatest adventure you'll have is up to you. Crater Lake will simply provide the environment for you to create it.

Ideal Candidate

Explor Crater Lake LLC believes in creating work and play environments where lasting friendships are built and meaningful experiences turn into amazing memories.

If you are willing to:

  • Be part of a well-trained team focused on delighting the guests
  • Honor the work schedules and be a strong contributor to the success of Crater Lake
  • Be a team player who appreciates working in a spectacular location
  • Work every day to reach your potential

You will thrive in our company and experience the adventure of a lifetime!

Room and Board

Explor Crater Lake LLC offers employee housing in a variety of housing options including dormitory-style buildings within the park and a recently acquired historic hotel outside of the Park.  Rooms will generally be assigned according to work locations.  You will enjoy some new furnishings and other room upgrades that will remind you of home. We also offer RV spots with full hook ups.

Amenities will vary based on your location but generally there will be two to four occupants per room and shared bathrooms. We offer meals at our employee dining rooms as well as a community kitchen for those who prefer to prepare their own food after hours. Free employee shuttle is offered from any housing location to where you work.   Weekly costs vary based on position and HR will fill you in during the interview process.  Rates are extremely low and include room and board.  

Employee Perks

Working and living at Crater Lake is an amazing experience and we want to ensure that our employees are able to have the best adventure while they are here.

As an Explor Crater Lake team member, you will enjoy:

  • Competitive wages and benefits

  • Discounts on most retail items and meals in the Park

  • Rooms located in an amazing Park location

  • Working for an employer deeply committed to protecting the environment and providing a great work experience for all associates

  • Free employee shuttle

  • Planned team-building activities, shopping trips and more 

  • Gym

  • Common areas with TV, library and games

Getting Here and Getting Around

If you are flying to Oregon you will need to fly into Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR) We will help coordinate an employee shuttle from the airport to Crater Lake. 

You are also welcome to drive to the park, but keep in mind parking may be limited during the summer season. 

Limited public transportation is available using Amtrak shuttles, which operate from late June through early October. Be sure to check the schedules if this is your planned method of transportation.  

While working at the Park we will have shuttle services available to take you to your work location as well as have planned activities that will take you into nearby communities. 

For Fun

As a Crater Lake team member, you will enjoy opportunities to:

  • Experience hiking adventures around the area
  • Participate in shuttle excursions to shop in nearby towns
  • Participate in planned events for associates such as game nights, themed activity nights, star gazing, movie nights, rafting, ziplining and so much more.

In other words, you won't be bored, and you won't run out of things to do on your days off!  We'll make sure of that!

How to Apply

Apply online via the link below.

We're looking forward to welcoming you to the team! 

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