Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
When you’re thinking about embarking on a most excellent adventure, you’re bound to have some questions. We’ve compiled these resources to help you plan, prepare, and daydream. There’s a little bit of everything – from a first-hand account of what it’s like to work for a ski resort to tips on when where and how to score that great gig.
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There’s some real wisdom in that old saying, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” A lot like an easter egg hunt, there are many colorful and exciting job opportunities on CoolWorks – and you should take a shot a those that strike your fancy.
Employers need staff to cover their entire season, so many will hire a combination of full season staff, early season staff and late season staff. In our experience, preference is given to those who can work the entire season – but there are plenty of short season opportunities out there as well.
There are loads of factors to consider when you’re contemplating taking the leap of working, traveling, and living somewhere new. We’ve put together a short and helpful guide on some of the basics. So put your mind at ease and get excited for the adventure that awaits you!
Returning service personnel may find that a seasonal Job In A Great Place might be just the ticket to explore a new part of the country, or to put a newly acquired job skill to work. With employee housing and meal plans on-site with many of the employers on CoolWorks, the transition to seasonal life may be simple.
Here are five great reasons why you should do yourself a favor and trade that vacation of a lifetime for a seasonal job in a National Park. Spend an entire summer working and living in one of mother nature’s masterpieces!
Seeking that 100+ day season? Short of not working at all, to maximize your on-snow days, working at a ski resort is the gig for you. Some resorts also have relationships with nearby ski areas to offer reciprocal lift ticket benefits to their employees, allowing opportunities to visit multiple resorts over the season.
If there is any desire to work with children in your heart, then don’t pass up the opportunity to go to CAMP! Don’t just sit at home this summer – look for a camp that interests you, and get ready for a summer of significance!
