Live in Paradise! Retail Manager at beautiful Mount Rainier Gift Shop! $28.84 p/hr

Posted: Apr 24, 2026

Retail Manager

Rainier Guest Services

Ashford, Washington and Paradise, Washington

Wages/Pay
$28.84 - $29.61 / hour
Experience Level
Some experience required
Job Start Date
ASAP

Manage the gift shop at Jackson Visitor Center or the Paradise Inn Hotel. Responsible for all aspects of unit operation and floor management, including merchandise, equipment, and property to facilitate fulfillment of financial goals, company incentives and client standards.  Maintain a consistently high standard of guest service, cleanliness, product presentation, and cost control.   Supervise Retail Lead and Retail Clerks to ensure tasks are completed in a friendly, safe and efficient manner.

Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mt. Rainier is an iconic point in the Washington landscape. Our associates gain valuable experience here while meeting guests and coworkers from around the world, and in their free time they have a magical world of pristine mountain meadows, majestic waterfalls, peaceful old-growth forests, and much more to explore!  Throughout the season we have regularly scheduled activities and day trips with transportation provided for associates, including trips to nearby adventures or cities like Seattle to visit Pike Place or catch a Mariners game! Employees with vehicles are only a short 2-hour trip away from exploring many destinations like Portland and Seattle on their own.

Employee Perks!

  • Employee discounts in our retail locations and at the Inns

  • Save money: Employee housing and meal plans available!

  • Free laundry facilities (including free soap)

  • Scheduled employee events throughout the season

  • Discounts at other Guest Services properties

  • Opportunities to work with other Guest Services properties when your contract ends

  • End of agreement bonus

  • Housing discounts

  • Free access to the National Park

  • Park shuttle service for employees

  • Centrally located with access to Seattle and Portland OR

  • Over 200 trails packed full of waterfalls, vistas and wildlife to explore

  • Forge lifelong friendships

  • Expand your resume 

  • Trips in town for shopping

  • Competitive wages

  • Access to a Full-service weight room In the Longmire Area (minimal fee)

  • Free Wi-Fi in the Breakrooms, and recreation room

  • Ping pong table

  • TV and more!

Seasonal Full-Time / Non-Exempt / $28.38 per hour

Rainier Guest Services

Guest Services LLC has over 100 years in the hospitality industry. With awards for excellence in service to travelers choice awards, staying with us is creates memories that last a lifetime. Rainier Guest Services follows in that tradition of excellence with our guests and our associates.

Location
Washington
Season
Spring and Summer
Staff size
240
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Housing details
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Family housing available
No
Pet friendly
No
Meals
Some meals / discounts
Cell phone service
Some, ask for details
Internet access
Intermittent
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