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Jobs Near National Parks

Find seasonal jobs just outside America’s most iconic National Parks—where your commute includes mountain views, wildlife sightings, and endless adventure. Work, explore, and live where others vacation.

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Some jobs offer the view you would want to pay to see. Jobs near national parks offer the convenience of being near the trailhead, the lake, or the mountain pass. Your commute may even include an elk crossing the road.

Positions are available in gateway towns surrounding national parks. Estes Park, Seward, and Stanley are examples of towns near national parks. Jobs near national parks mean working in a real job while being able to enjoy vacation-like days off.

Types of Jobs Available

Jobs near national parks are varied. Here are some of the many positions you'll find:

  • Cooking or serving in a restaurant or lodge
  • Working the front desk of a lodge
  • Leading tours or facilitating programs
  • Captaining a boat or leading a wildlife tour
  • Managing a food and beverage program

Some jobs near national parks are active outdoor adventure jobs, while others are more traditional hospitality jobs that happen to be located near a national park. Use the categories to find jobs near you.

Where Jobs Near National Parks Are Located

Jobs near national parks are typically located in gateway towns surrounding the parks. Examples include jobs near Rocky Mountain, Kenai Fjords, Sawtooth, Theodore Roosevelt, and other parks. While you won't be inside the park, you will find that trails, wildlife, and natural beauty are abundant in these towns.

Many of the employers we work with are seasonal businesses that operate on the schedule of the national parks. Employers range from hotels and lodges to outdoor adventure tour operators. Some of these employers only hire during the summer, while some also have additional winter season jobs.

Staff housing is often available for jobs near national parks. This is especially true for smaller gateway towns that have a limited number of rentals. When you arrive for your shift, you will likely have a place to live already.

Most of these jobs pay weekly or biweekly. Your pay schedule will indicate this along with other details like the season of employment and whether staff housing is available.

You can view jobs with housing by clicking here if you are considering a job near national parks.

Who Should Apply for Jobs Near National Parks?

Outdoor adventure experience may not be a requirement for jobs near national parks.

The main requirements for jobs near national parks are:

  • Being comfortable with and enjoying a fast-paced outdoor lifestyle
  • Being able to be part of a small-town community
  • Being willing to work temporary or seasonal jobs
  • Enjoying days off in the wilderness

If you enjoyed learning about jobs near national parks and are considering such a position, you should know that you don't need years of outdoor guide experience to work near a national park.

If you are a lover of the outdoors and want to enjoy it from a cabin in the woods rather than just visiting it, then consider applying for jobs near national parks.

And if you're a natural in the kitchen and want to work in the restaurant or café industry in a beautiful area, then be sure to check out our other jobs in cafes and coffee shops.

How to Apply

Check out our job listings and apply to the positions that interest you.

All positions are posted with the necessary information, including the employer and the location. Apply through the application link found on each job description.

If you are an employer looking to post a job, or you wish to know more about advertising on our job board for employers seeking to fill positions near national parks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need any sort of outdoor guide experience to work near a national park?

It's not a requirement to have any outdoor adventure experience. Many employers would rather you have some sort of food service or guest service experience. Experience may be preferred, but it's not required. Having a great work ethic always goes a long way!

Are there jobs with staff housing available? Why?

Most jobs with housing are located in gateway towns that only have a few houses or apartments available for rent. Every job listing will note whether staff housing is available.

What time of year should I apply for jobs near national parks?

The majority of employers hiring for seasonal jobs near national parks do most of their hiring during the summer. Some employers may also be hiring for year-round or winter jobs. Every job listing will specify the season of employment.