Company and Location

Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming has the World’s largest collection of geysers. They are the main reason the park was established in 1872 as America’s first national park—an idea that spread worldwide. A mountain wild-land, home to grizzly bears, wolves, and herds of bison and elk, the park is the core of one of the last, nearly intact, natural ecosystems in the Earth’s temperate zone. Yellowstone National Park spans an area of 3,468.4 square miles (8,983 km2), over 3 states and comprising of lakes, canyons, rivers, and mountain ranges. Xanterra Parks & Resorts is the nation’s largest park-management company with operations in eight national parks, and many other resorts.  Xanterra’s mission is to be the leader in park and resort hospitality.  This includes creating unforgettable memories for our guests and employees who come from around the world to see our legendary landmarks. *Yellowstone hires several different job types. However, the majority of students will be offered Hospitality Crew positions. Positions and village will be determined upon arrival and based on the employer’s needs at that time.

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Why should you work for Xanterra Parks and Resorts Yellowstone National Park?

Cheap Housing!

• About $21 per week and no deposit required!

• Manager on-site

• No transportation needed to get to work – 5 minute walk

• Free internet kiosks for employee use and high speed wireless is available in most dorms for a minimal cost.

• Laundry facilities can be used free of charge!

Great Compensation Package!

• Estimated weekly wages start from $300.00!

• Bonus for completed work agreement – $3.00 per day

• Uniforms are provided for each position.

• Overtime is paid after 48 hours of work; It is not guaranteed and should not be expected for most months.

Please note- there is a mandatory deduction for the medical clinics of about $1 per day and all seasonal employees must pay this even if they have insurance. It allows for reduced rates at all Park clinics.

Working in the world’s first National Park!

• Beautiful mountain scenery is all around you!

• Go hiking and camping during your time off!

• Enjoy white water rafting and other outdoor activities!

• View abundant wildlife (bears, elk, buffalo, deer, wolves, etc)

• Recreation program – Employees can enjoy movie nights, hikes, and trips into town!

Meals provided at a minimum cost!

We have an employee cafeteria that will provide 3 meals a day (all you can eat) for a cost of around $11.00 per day. This meal plan is mandatory.

Job positions

Hospitality Crew – Students will be assigned to work either in one of our Kitchens (washing dishes, preparing food, serving in the cafeteria, cashiering), or in one of our hotels as a Housekeeper – cleaning hotel rooms (changing sheets on beds, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning bathrooms – including toilets and floors, emptying garbage and separating recyclables). Chemicals will be involved, gloves are provided. Position and village within Yellowstone will be determined upon arrival based on our needs at the time. Both of these positions may require lifiting up to 50lbs/23kg. Must be able to understand and respond to verbal or written instruction in English. Must be able to lift up to 23kg.

Server Assistant – Server Assistants are required to perform various duties: Provide excellent guest service in our restuarants. Serve and refill water to guests, setting and clearing tables. Meeting the service, sanitation, safety and environmental standards. Carry dirty dishes from the dining room to the kitchen dish drop, scrape plates, empty glasses and load into provided racks. Empty garbage, including separating compostable and non-compostable items in the bins provided. Maintain service areas in a clean, orgainized and well stocked manner. Assist Servers upon request. Completed all side duties at the end of your shift. Knowledge of items listed on the menu. Maintain appearance and uniform standards. Be a positive team worker with all staff members. Declare 100% of cash tips you receive. The ability to lift, balance and carry beverage trays and large dining room food trays. Must be able to lift and carry up to 14kg. Must be able to walk, bend, stretch and reach for long periods of time. Must be able to comfortably interact with guests, co-workers and supervisors. Must have a calm and pleasant demeanor even when working under pressure.

Gift Shop Worker – Retail Sales workers sell a wide range of merchandise including books, games, clothing, pottery and multiple souvenirs. There is a 2 to 3 day training period. Duties include: Providing excellent, courteous guest service in greeting and assisting customers. Ringing up sales on a computer based cash register. Must have knowledge of American currency and count correct change back to the guest, as well as following credit card and room charge procedures. Assisting guests with their purchases including suggestive selling of merchandise (up-sell). Maintaining store displays – keeping them well stocked, neat and clean. Maintaining a safe work area by keeping the sale floors clean. This includes sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, mopping and trash removal. Assist the Gift Shop Manager with inventory and merchandise displays. Communicate with managers any guest problems or concerns and alert managers of theft . Give accurate helpful information to Yellowstone Park visitors.  Adhere to Gift Shop standards and procedures taught during training, practice high attention to detail. Able to operate a computer based cash register, accurately handle American currency. Aquire basic knowledge of product information including environmental gift selections. Must be reliable in attendance and punctuality . Must be able to stand, walk, bend or kneel throughout an 8 hour shift. Must be able to climb stairs carrying boxes of products. Must be able to lift merchandise boxes up to 23kg.

Pay rate: 5.00 (+tips) – 8.25 $ per hour

Hours: 30 hours per week guarantee – overtime avaliable + bonus

Start date: 15 May – 17 July 2015

End date: 14 September – 30 September 2015

Employment conditions

Intermediate or Advanced English skills

Ability to stand for long periods of time and be able to lift up to 23kg

Housing information

• Housing provided by the employer only for 21 $ per week, a walking distance from the worksite

• Free internet kiosks for employee use and high speed wireless is available in most dorms for a minimal cost.

• Laundry facilities can be used free of charge

• Employee cafeteria available 3 meals a day for a cost of about $11 per day. This meal plan is mandator

Weather

Approximately 96 percent of the land area of Yellowstone National Park is located within the state of Wyoming. Another 3 percent is within Montana, with the remaining 1 percent in Idaho. During the summer months of June through early September, daytime highs are normally in the 70 to 80°F (21 to 27°C) range, while nighttime lows can go to below freezing (0°C)—especially at higher altitudes. Summer afternoons are frequently accompanied by thunderstorms. Spring and fall temperatures range between 30 and 60°F (-1 and 16°C) with cold nights in the teens to single digits (−5 to −20°C).