Have Your Experience of a Lifetime in Grand Teton National Park
For a summer or for a career, employment with Grand Teton Lodge Company and the Headwaters Lodge & Cabins at Flagg Ranch provides a unique living opportunity and gratifying work experience in one of the most beautiful and rugged landscapes in the world.
About Grand Teton Lodge Company and Headwaters Lodge/Cabins at Flagg Ranch
As part of the Vail Resorts Hospitality Collective, located in Grand Teton National Park, WY, Grand Teton Lodge Company (GTLC) is a premier summer resort destination. With attractions ranging from scenic raft tours, to horseback rides, to marina activities, Grand Teton Lodge Company offers a variety of activities for both guests and employees.
Grand Teton Lodge Company is located in the heart of Grand Teton National Park. One of GTLC's sister properties, Headwaters Lodge & Cabins at Flagg Ranch (FRC) is located on the John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway right between Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park. Both companies provide services to millions of guests each summer at our various locations.
As an employee of GTLC or FRC, you are also an employee of Vail Resorts which can provide you with opportunities to work and play in some of the world's most iconic locations, for a season or a career. Within our organization, you will work side by side with persons from all over the United States and the world - individuals who share your excitement and your passion for guest service and the outdoors. Our employees play an integral role in creating the exceptional experiences, ensuring our guests have a true Experience of a Lifetime, which make our resorts premier destinations for travelers from around the world.
Grand Teton Lodge Company Properties:Each of our properties has their own personality. Find out more by clicking the links below:
Ideal Candidate
If you are self-motivated, hardworking, and engaging, join us!
Room and Board
Grand Teton Lodge Company and Flagg Ranch Company offer FREE dormitory-style housing accommodations to all employees employed seasonally. Employees share a room with one or more fellow employees. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are served in the employee cafeteria, every day and is included within the cost of the "Employee Service Fee" (for more information on the Employee Service Fee, please refer to the "Employee Perks" section).
For those who have an RV; there are a limited number of employee RV spaces available for a minimal daily charge which covers water, electricity and sewage hook-ups. Pets are allowed in personal RVs, although not allowed in the dormitory accommodations.
Employee Perks
- FREE Housing (dormitory style, with linens provided)
- $90/week "Employee Service Fee" which covers:
- 3 meals/day in the employee cafeteria
- Wi-fi in the employee village (Flagg Ranch does not have wi-fi)
- Laundry facilities
- Transportation shuttles around the area
- Participation in activities (ex. horseback rides, kayak rentals, lake cruises & scenic raft tours)
- Discounts up to 20% "off retail" in our Gift Shops
- Discounts in Jackson with Employee I.D.
- Employee Recreation Program (ex. hikes, softball, volleyball, bingo & discounted group events to local attractions)
- "Mid-season" and "End of Season" Employee Parties
- Winter Season Job Fairs / Out-placement Fairs for current summer employees seeking winter employment
Getting Here and Getting Around
As the only commercial airport located in a National Park, Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) is a "one of a kind" way to arrive to your new summer home. Grand Teton Lodge Company offers free employee pick-up from the JAC airport. As our shuttle system runs on a loop, it may be a little bit before our driver arrives to pick you up, but we encourage that you enjoy the fresh mountain air and gorgeous landscape while you wait.
Flying direct can at times cost extra, which we understand. We additionally offer shuttle pick-up from the bus stop in Jackson, WY for those employees who choose to travel by bus or take the Mountain Express Shuttle up from Salt Lake City (flying directly into SLC and taking the Express Shuttle is a great way to a save a few dollars).
If you prefer to "bring yourself," any able employee is welcome to bring his or her own vehicle. There is no additional cost for having a vehicle on property and there is plenty of parking space. Depending on where you are coming from, the drive can be lengthy and typically includes areas without cellphone reception. Please be safe, and plan accordingly.
Once on property, Grand Teton Lodge Company offers an employee shuttle which travels between our properties in the park and additionally down to the town of Jackson. All employees are able to utilize at no additional cost as this benefit is included in the cost of the Employee Service Fee.
For Fun
In addition to various volunteer opportunities organized by our "Green Team," recreation opportunities are abundant in Grand Teton National Park and the surrounding Jackson Hole area, and available activities cover a range of interests!
Planned employee events include: parties, camping, hiking, movie nights, bingo, kayaking, park tours, raft trips, horseback rides, lake cruises, softball games and more!
Our Jobs
With five different locations to choose from, we have a variety of seasonal job opportunities available in the following departments:
- Food & Beverage Operations
- Banquets & Conventions
- Culinary & Pastry
- Housekeeping / Laundry
- Front Desk & Reservations
- Retail Operations
- Security / Public Safety
- Corral, Rafting & Marina Operations
- Maintenance & Grounds Crew
- Accounting & Administration
- Employee Village
Our summer season typically runs from early May through October, with limited opportunities for winter seasonal employment.
To view all of our current opportunities, please click here.
How to Apply
All applications must be submit online, via our website. If you are having difficulty submitting your application online, please reach out to our Human Resources Team for assistance (hr@gtlc.com).
Click here to complete an employment application online, or click here to read more about us.