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Hello Friends,

Greetings from the Cascades! CoolWorks is on the road this week in Skamania, WA hosting 40 representatives from a wide variety of seasonal employers in Great Places at our 31st annual Seasonal Human Resource Association conference. Every year, we host this conference with the hopes of bringing together some of the folks that are responsible for making their properties better places to live and work. Just by taking the time to be here and learn from each other and our presenters, they’re making big moves to implement changes and make their properties better places in the world of seasonal work. 

Equally exciting to their commitment to learn and grow are their stories. Most of the folks in this room of Human Resources Managers and Generalists, Recruiters, Recruitment Marketing Specialists, Food and Beverage Directors, etc., are former housekeepers, retail clerks, front desk agents, line cooks, bellman, ski lift operators, and marina attendants. The world of tourism, travel, and hospitality is full of stories of seasonal dishwashers becoming General Managers, and most of these stories have a common thread - they find a place, they come to love that place, they pour their heart and soul into staying at that place and making it better.

So I’m excited to think about all of you, the future HR Managers, Directors of Operations, GM’s, and F&B Directors who have yet to start, or are somewhere along your journey. You have no idea where the road is going to take you. You might become a seasoned seasonal who builds up a skill set that takes you all over the world to a new place every year. You might spend one summer in a National Park, head back to college and on to a career in the big city somewhere. Or you might take a job as a housekeeper, fall in love with a place, pour your skills and passion into that place, and in a few years, find yourself at a conference with your peers, learning how to make your place even better for the next generation of bright-eyed housekeepers.

Hello Friends,

Greetings from the Cascades! CoolWorks is on the road this week in Skamania, WA hosting 40 representatives from a wide variety of seasonal employers in Great Places at our 31st annual Seasonal Human Resource Association conference. Every year, we host this conference with the hopes of bringing together some of the folks that are responsible for making their properties better places to live and work. Just by taking the time to be here and learn from each other and our presenters, they’re making big moves to implement changes and make their properties better places in the world of seasonal work. 

Equally exciting to their commitment to learn and grow are their stories. Most of the folks in this room of Human Resources Managers and Generalists, Recruiters, Recruitment Marketing Specialists, Food and Beverage Directors, etc., are former housekeepers, retail clerks, front desk agents, line cooks, bellman, ski lift operators, and marina attendants. The world of tourism, travel, and hospitality is full of stories of seasonal dishwashers becoming General Managers, and most of these stories have a common thread - they find a place, they come to love that place, they pour their heart and soul into staying at that place and making it better.

So I’m excited to think about all of you, the future HR Managers, Directors of Operations, GM’s, and F&B Directors who have yet to start, or are somewhere along your journey. You have no idea where the road is going to take you. You might become a seasoned seasonal who builds up a skill set that takes you all over the world to a new place every year. You might spend one summer in a National Park, head back to college and on to a career in the big city somewhere. Or you might take a job as a housekeeper, fall in love with a place, pour your skills and passion into that place, and in a few years, find yourself at a conference with your peers, learning how to make your place even better for the next generation of bright-eyed housekeepers.

Hello Friends,

And Happy Thanksgiving to you all! While so many holidays have dubious origin stories, we're fortunate to have a day on the calendar that compels us to practice gratitude.

I hope that this week you're someplace wonderful with people or places in your life that make you grateful. I woke up to more than two feet of snow outside my window in the Colorado Rockies, and I'm thankful that I can strap on my cross country skis later and enjoy a season that brings balance and identity to my state.

And I hope that you're looking forward with eager anticipation to some peaceful time in the week ahead. I'm thankful that we're beginning to see a shift in the dialog around the day after Thanksgiving, and what it should be about (after all, "Black Friday" sounds more like a historic outbreak of the plague than a can't-miss event!). I'm grateful and hopeful that this weekend people will be purposefully getting outside instead of queuing up for hours to buy a bunch of stuff no one really needs. I'm grateful that we are in a moment where we can question norms, and redefine them as our own - be that choosing the freedom and mobility of a seasonal lifestyle over a mortgage and debt and instead choosing to take their own road, taking to the woods instead of the shopping plazas, or even just pausing for a moment to be appreciative of all the moments that we've had so far that have led to this one. 

Seasonal jobs are often thought of as a working vacation – having an entire season to live, work, and play where others may only dream of visiting.

These jobs are often overlooked when it comes to their strengths as opportunities to save money while traveling and living in amazing places. If you play your cards right, there are creative solutions to make your seasonal job pay off in ways you didn’t anticipate. Check out the latest blog post on 5 Ways a Seasonal Lifestyle Can Work for You Financially.

• Competitive Wages + Awesome Bonus Package + Alaska Adventures
  Coastal Helicopters, in beautiful SE Alaska is hiring for summer 2020
   
• Winter in the Warm at our Historic Guest Ranch in Southern Arizona
  Housekeeper/Waitstaff job - room and board plus a monthly salary
   
• Leadership in Conservation in Steamboat Springs, CO
  Full-time/year-round Program Manager Position with full benefits
   
• Spend winter in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California
  Be a Snow Reporter for Mammoth Mountain Ski Area!
   
• Science Education + Outdoor Adventures = Engaging Experiences 
  Summer Instructors at Keystone Science School
   
• Dog Sled Adventures on Michigan's Eastern Upper Peninsula
  Dog Sled Guide - Looking for a person who loves winter and dogs!
   
• Llamas, Art, Campers, Experiences, and Friends await in Maine
  Working at Summer Camp is SO much more than a fun summer job
   
• Paid CDL Training + Ski Pass + Housing + Bonuses near Aspen
  Great Pay and Perks as a CDL Driver with Roaring Fork Transportation
   
• Work and live off the grid at a backcountry lodge in East Tennessee
  Summer Staff wanted at 200 year old homestead - Charit Creek Lodge 
   
• Call Some of the Most Beautiful and Iconic Destinations Your Office
  Multi-Day Adventure Guides to lead groups of clients on outdoor adventures across the country for REI

Hello Friends,

And Happy Thanksgiving to you all! While so many holidays have dubious origin stories, we're fortunate to have a day on the calendar that compels us to practice gratitude.

I hope that this week you're someplace wonderful with people or places in your life that make you grateful. I woke up to more than two feet of snow outside my window in the Colorado Rockies, and I'm thankful that I can strap on my cross country skis later and enjoy a season that brings balance and identity to my state.

And I hope that you're looking forward with eager anticipation to some peaceful time in the week ahead. I'm thankful that we're beginning to see a shift in the dialog around the day after Thanksgiving, and what it should be about (after all, "Black Friday" sounds more like a historic outbreak of the plague than a can't-miss event!). I'm grateful and hopeful that this weekend people will be purposefully getting outside instead of queuing up for hours to buy a bunch of stuff no one really needs. I'm grateful that we are in a moment where we can question norms, and redefine them as our own - be that choosing the freedom and mobility of a seasonal lifestyle over a mortgage and debt and instead choosing to take their own road, taking to the woods instead of the shopping plazas, or even just pausing for a moment to be appreciative of all the moments that we've had so far that have led to this one. 

Seasonal jobs are often thought of as a working vacation – having an entire season to live, work, and play where others may only dream of visiting.

These jobs are often overlooked when it comes to their strengths as opportunities to save money while traveling and living in amazing places. If you play your cards right, there are creative solutions to make your seasonal job pay off in ways you didn’t anticipate. Check out the latest blog post on 5 Ways a Seasonal Lifestyle Can Work for You Financially.

• Competitive Wages + Awesome Bonus Package + Alaska Adventures
  Coastal Helicopters, in beautiful SE Alaska is hiring for summer 2020
   
• Winter in the Warm at our Historic Guest Ranch in Southern Arizona
  Housekeeper/Waitstaff job - room and board plus a monthly salary
   
• Leadership in Conservation in Steamboat Springs, CO
  Full-time/year-round Program Manager Position with full benefits
   
• Spend winter in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California
  Be a Snow Reporter for Mammoth Mountain Ski Area!
   
• Science Education + Outdoor Adventures = Engaging Experiences 
  Summer Instructors at Keystone Science School
   
• Dog Sled Adventures on Michigan's Eastern Upper Peninsula
  Dog Sled Guide - Looking for a person who loves winter and dogs!
   
• Llamas, Art, Campers, Experiences, and Friends await in Maine
  Working at Summer Camp is SO much more than a fun summer job
   
• Paid CDL Training + Ski Pass + Housing + Bonuses near Aspen
  Great Pay and Perks as a CDL Driver with Roaring Fork Transportation
   
• Work and live off the grid at a backcountry lodge in East Tennessee
  Summer Staff wanted at 200 year old homestead - Charit Creek Lodge 
   
• Call Some of the Most Beautiful and Iconic Destinations Your Office
  Multi-Day Adventure Guides to lead groups of clients on outdoor adventures across the country for REI

Hello Friends,

We’re quickly approaching not only a new year, but a new decade. These major milestones tend to set us all to reflecting, looking back at the high and lows of the preceding years, and looking forward to how we might like the next ten years to look, what changes we’d like to make, what stories we’d like to be able to tell about ourselves at the next turning tide. 

In a small but hopefully impactful way, one of CoolWorks’ main purposes is to be a part of these transformations. In a 2012 speech to the Yellowstone Business Partnership, the Founder of CoolWorks, our friend Bill, said, “As one of many who’ve had their life changed by seasonal work, I believe in the transformational power of seasonal jobs in great places.“ At CoolWorks, we're a team of individuals who have seen firsthand that transformational power in our own lives.

We’ve pumped gas, hauled garbage, cleaned rooms, checked in guests, dug out fire rings, manned cash registers, chased bears out of campgrounds, hired new staff, and trained employees and managers amongst some of our nation's most spectacular natural wonders. Like so many of you, we set out from the places we were from and found new homes in far-flung places. And we exist out of the hope that many, many more will know the profound change that can come from spending even one season in a great place.

We hope you’re all dreaming big for the new decade ahead, listening to the call of the big wild natural world as it beckons you to come and take a look around. We’re here for you, and we’ll be cheering you on. Happy Exploring!

• Live and work in Oregon's magical Opal Creek Wilderness Mar - Nov
  Program Manager, Outdoor Science Instructors, and Cooks wanted
   
• Round out the winter and spring season at an Arizona Guest Ranch! 
  PM Sous Chefs and Line Cooks wanted at Rancho de los Caballero
   
• Join Breck Free Ride - The BEST place to work in Colorado
  Winter Seasonal Transit Operator in Breckenridge 
   
• Join us at Space Camp - Starting January 6th - Housing Available! 
  Space Camp Counselor located in Huntsville, Alabama 
   
• Hiring cooks to join our farm-to-table restaurant at Hell's Backbone
  Join us March - December 2020 in beautiful Boulder Utah! 
   
• Ever Dreamed of Becoming a Rafting Guide? Come to Colorado! 
  Join Wilderness Aware Rafting and we will train you - choose an office on the river! 
   
• Work, Live & Ski in Alta, UT at Alta's Rustler Lodge
  Busser wanted - Great Shifts, Housing Provided and a Ski Pass!
   
• Now Hiring at the White Pass & Yukon Railroad in Alaska
  Spend Summer in some of the most beautiful scenery in the world! 
   
• Winter, Summer and Year-Round Jobs in Yosemite! 
  Live in one of the most spectacular places on earth!
   
• Seeking an extroverted and dynamic duo to manage a coast-to-coast product sampling and education tour. Spend summer on the road!
  Traveling Brand Ambassador with American Park Network

Hello Friends,

We’re quickly approaching not only a new year, but a new decade. These major milestones tend to set us all to reflecting, looking back at the high and lows of the preceding years, and looking forward to how we might like the next ten years to look, what changes we’d like to make, what stories we’d like to be able to tell about ourselves at the next turning tide. 

In a small but hopefully impactful way, one of CoolWorks’ main purposes is to be a part of these transformations. In a 2012 speech to the Yellowstone Business Partnership, the Founder of CoolWorks, our friend Bill, said, “As one of many who’ve had their life changed by seasonal work, I believe in the transformational power of seasonal jobs in great places.“ At CoolWorks, we're a team of individuals who have seen firsthand that transformational power in our own lives.

We’ve pumped gas, hauled garbage, cleaned rooms, checked in guests, dug out fire rings, manned cash registers, chased bears out of campgrounds, hired new staff, and trained employees and managers amongst some of our nation's most spectacular natural wonders. Like so many of you, we set out from the places we were from and found new homes in far-flung places. And we exist out of the hope that many, many more will know the profound change that can come from spending even one season in a great place.

We hope you’re all dreaming big for the new decade ahead, listening to the call of the big wild natural world as it beckons you to come and take a look around. We’re here for you, and we’ll be cheering you on. Happy Exploring!

• Live and work in Oregon's magical Opal Creek Wilderness Mar - Nov
  Program Manager, Outdoor Science Instructors, and Cooks wanted
   
• Round out the winter and spring season at an Arizona Guest Ranch! 
  PM Sous Chefs and Line Cooks wanted at Rancho de los Caballero
   
• Join Breck Free Ride - The BEST place to work in Colorado
  Winter Seasonal Transit Operator in Breckenridge 
   
• Join us at Space Camp - Starting January 6th - Housing Available! 
  Space Camp Counselor located in Huntsville, Alabama 
   
• Hiring cooks to join our farm-to-table restaurant at Hell's Backbone
  Join us March - December 2020 in beautiful Boulder Utah! 
   
• Ever Dreamed of Becoming a Rafting Guide? Come to Colorado! 
  Join Wilderness Aware Rafting and we will train you - choose an office on the river! 
   
• Work, Live & Ski in Alta, UT at Alta's Rustler Lodge
  Busser wanted - Great Shifts, Housing Provided and a Ski Pass!
   
• Now Hiring at the White Pass & Yukon Railroad in Alaska
  Spend Summer in some of the most beautiful scenery in the world! 
   
• Winter, Summer and Year-Round Jobs in Yosemite! 
  Live in one of the most spectacular places on earth!
   
• Seeking an extroverted and dynamic duo to manage a coast-to-coast product sampling and education tour. Spend summer on the road!
  Traveling Brand Ambassador with American Park Network

Hello Friends,

According to Punxsutawney Phil and the top hat wearing interpreters in Pennsylvania, "The groundhog has spoken and we are going to experience an early spring." After the early and snowy winter here in Colorado, and a very warm and green trip to California last week - we are hoping with all our might that Phil is right! With spring around the corner, we've got our minds on summer, and what says summer better than Summer Camp? If you haven't already, these last days of winter are the perfect time to line up a great summer adventure. Maybe it's time to consider a summer at camp?

• Dream Job involving Trails, Volunteers and The Colorado Trail! 
  Full-time CTF Field Operations Manager Role in Salida, Colorado
   
• Guide in Seward, Fox Island and Kenai Fjords National Park
  Kayaking, Hiking and Wildlife Cruise Guide Jobs in Alaska
   
• Spend the summer and fall on the beautiful coast of Maine 
  Retail Associate Position in Acadia National Park
   
• Begin your next Summer Adventure at Camp Nawakwa! 
  Multiple Camp Opportunities in the San Bernadino Mountains
   
• Historic Private Hunting and Fishing Club in the Pocono Mountains
  Year Round Caretaker Needed For Historic Pennsylvania Property 
   
• Work and Play under the Midnight Sun in Fairbanks! 
  Arctic Base Camp Guest Services Coworkers Sought for 2020 
   
• Love Water? Join our Dynamic International Maine Summer Camp
  Seeking a Bright, Hard Working Aquatics Director
   
• Spend summer fly fishing in the Rawah Wilderness of Colorado 
  Dedicated, Hardworking, and Responsible Fly-Fishing Guide
   
• Come be part of our team in beautiful Boulder, Utah!
  Front Office Assistant Manager near Escalante National Monument
   
• Wyoming Game & Fish Department in the North Wind River Mtns! 
  Whiskey Mountain Conservation Camp Caretaker March-November

Hello Friends,

According to Punxsutawney Phil and the top hat wearing interpreters in Pennsylvania, "The groundhog has spoken and we are going to experience an early spring." After the early and snowy winter here in Colorado, and a very warm and green trip to California last week - we are hoping with all our might that Phil is right! With spring around the corner, we've got our minds on summer, and what says summer better than Summer Camp? If you haven't already, these last days of winter are the perfect time to line up a great summer adventure. Maybe it's time to consider a summer at camp?

• Dream Job involving Trails, Volunteers and The Colorado Trail! 
  Full-time CTF Field Operations Manager Role in Salida, Colorado
   
• Guide in Seward, Fox Island and Kenai Fjords National Park
  Kayaking, Hiking and Wildlife Cruise Guide Jobs in Alaska
   
• Spend the summer and fall on the beautiful coast of Maine 
  Retail Associate Position in Acadia National Park
   
• Begin your next Summer Adventure at Camp Nawakwa! 
  Multiple Camp Opportunities in the San Bernadino Mountains
   
• Historic Private Hunting and Fishing Club in the Pocono Mountains
  Year Round Caretaker Needed For Historic Pennsylvania Property 
   
• Work and Play under the Midnight Sun in Fairbanks! 
  Arctic Base Camp Guest Services Coworkers Sought for 2020 
   
• Love Water? Join our Dynamic International Maine Summer Camp
  Seeking a Bright, Hard Working Aquatics Director
   
• Spend summer fly fishing in the Rawah Wilderness of Colorado 
  Dedicated, Hardworking, and Responsible Fly-Fishing Guide
   
• Come be part of our team in beautiful Boulder, Utah!
  Front Office Assistant Manager near Escalante National Monument
   
• Wyoming Game & Fish Department in the North Wind River Mtns! 
  Whiskey Mountain Conservation Camp Caretaker March-November

Hello Friends,

Happy 2020! For the last couple of years here at CoolWorks HQ, we've been working to create a new Community platform on the main CoolWorks site (to replace the old version) and we are excited to announce that it has officially made its debut with the New Year! 

Are you new to seasonal work and yearn for advice and insights? 
Are you an experienced seasonal that could share your experiences and help someone navigate some of the confusing avenues of the seasonal world? Connect with friends old and new, share your plans for the first summer of this brand new decade, and compare notes on where you've been and where you're going. 

The CoolWorks Community is a brand new space, ready to be built, created, and seeded with awesome stories, encouragement and connections shared between those of us who are united by a love of great places and this unique lifestyle. 

• Spend a season serving on Nevada's Public Lands
  Crew Leader / Leadership Development Program Member
   
• Housing Available + Housing Deposit Being Waived
  Spend the rest of this ski season as a Lift Operator in Park City
   
• Bar W Guest Ranch in the very cool town of Whitefish Montana
  Seeks a Full Time Year Round Marketing Coordinator/Director
   
• Get Paid to Lead International Travelers through 4 Hawaiian Islands
   Energetic Leader to Guide our Multi-Island Small Group Tours
   
• It's not too late to grab a hold of an Awesome Adventure for Winter 
  Front Desk opportunity in Alaskan Mountains @ Alyeska Ski Resort
   
• Bring your Tech Talent to a Montana Luxury Guest Ranch
  Year Round IT Technician with medical, dental, vision and 401k.
   
• Summer in the Eastern Sierra Nevada mountains near Bishop, CA
  Resort Staff at Parchers Resort and South Lake Boat Landing
   
• Work on Cape Cod this summer - Serve up Seafood with a Smile!
  Classic New England Clam Shack seeks Superstars for Summer 2020
   
• Bicycle Tours of Alaska and Northwestern Canada w/ Sockeye Cycle
  Tour guides, bicycle mechanics, office, and retail staff for summer
   
• Join the summer family of a historic dude ranch outside Yellowstone
  Spend May through October 2020 in the Gallatin Gateway!

Hello Friends,

We're big fans of history and the stories that make up the fascinating fabric of these great places we love so much. In our blog, The CoolWorks Compass, we sometimes like to share stories from the past, history we've learned along our seasonal travels, or just topics that strike our interest and we want to share with all of you.

This week, we briefly look at the Fred Harvey Company and the Harvey Girls, one of the original seasonal employers and seasonal jobs in modern history. If you've spent time in the southwest, especially the Grand Canyon, it's possible you've seen a Fred Harvey hotel and a piece of history. Head to our blog to learn more about Fred Harvey and how his company and thousands of seasonal workers - most famously, the Harvey Girls - transformed the tourism and hospitality industries.

• Oversee all aspects of the day to day Rafting and Hiking Operations 
  Rafting and Hiking Guide Manager - Denali National Park
   
• Pali Institute offers outdoor education programs for grades 4-12.
  Full-Time Year Round Assistant Director of Outdoor Education
   
• Bus Drivers needed at one of the Seven Wonders of the World
  CDL Class B Drivers needed at the Grand Canyon for Spring & Summer
   
• Spend summer with the Colorado River at the kitchen back door
  Assistant Chef needed at Bar Lazy J Guest Ranch 
   
• Lead students through transformative experiences all over the world
  International Program Leader opportunity with Rustic Pathways
   
• Historic family farm on Nantucket needs a plant lover!
  Garaden Center Assistant Manager for Bartlett's Oceanview Farm 
   
• Join us for one of the best jobs on the water in Alaska! 
  Passenger Services Steward with Alaska Marine Highway System
   
• Spend summer 2020 in the White Mountains of New Hampshire! 
  Backcountry Campsite Caretaker with Appalachian Mountain Club 
   
• AmeriCorps members serve in communities to ensure that individuals impacted by a disaster have a safe, stable place to call home.
  Join SBP as a Disaster Recovery AmeriCorps Member
   
• Work on the waterfront! Craft cocktails, local beer, wine -  PNW best!
  Tend Bar on beautiful San Juan Island this Summer

Job Seeker Resource: A Better Work Experience Starts with Self-Advocacy

Hello Friends,

Happy 2020! For the last couple of years here at CoolWorks HQ, we've been working to create a new Community platform on the main CoolWorks site (to replace the old version) and we are excited to announce that it has officially made its debut with the New Year! 

Are you new to seasonal work and yearn for advice and insights? 
Are you an experienced seasonal that could share your experiences and help someone navigate some of the confusing avenues of the seasonal world? Connect with friends old and new, share your plans for the first summer of this brand new decade, and compare notes on where you've been and where you're going. 

The CoolWorks Community is a brand new space, ready to be built, created, and seeded with awesome stories, encouragement and connections shared between those of us who are united by a love of great places and this unique lifestyle. 

• Spend a season serving on Nevada's Public Lands
  Crew Leader / Leadership Development Program Member
   
• Housing Available + Housing Deposit Being Waived
  Spend the rest of this ski season as a Lift Operator in Park City
   
• Bar W Guest Ranch in the very cool town of Whitefish Montana
  Seeks a Full Time Year Round Marketing Coordinator/Director
   
• Get Paid to Lead International Travelers through 4 Hawaiian Islands
   Energetic Leader to Guide our Multi-Island Small Group Tours
   
• It's not too late to grab a hold of an Awesome Adventure for Winter 
  Front Desk opportunity in Alaskan Mountains @ Alyeska Ski Resort
   
• Bring your Tech Talent to a Montana Luxury Guest Ranch
  Year Round IT Technician with medical, dental, vision and 401k.
   
• Summer in the Eastern Sierra Nevada mountains near Bishop, CA
  Resort Staff at Parchers Resort and South Lake Boat Landing
   
• Work on Cape Cod this summer - Serve up Seafood with a Smile!
  Classic New England Clam Shack seeks Superstars for Summer 2020
   
• Bicycle Tours of Alaska and Northwestern Canada w/ Sockeye Cycle
  Tour guides, bicycle mechanics, office, and retail staff for summer
   
• Join the summer family of a historic dude ranch outside Yellowstone
  Spend May through October 2020 in the Gallatin Gateway!

Hello Friends,

We're big fans of history and the stories that make up the fascinating fabric of these great places we love so much. In our blog, The CoolWorks Compass, we sometimes like to share stories from the past, history we've learned along our seasonal travels, or just topics that strike our interest and we want to share with all of you.

This week, we briefly look at the Fred Harvey Company and the Harvey Girls, one of the original seasonal employers and seasonal jobs in modern history. If you've spent time in the southwest, especially the Grand Canyon, it's possible you've seen a Fred Harvey hotel and a piece of history. Head to our blog to learn more about Fred Harvey and how his company and thousands of seasonal workers - most famously, the Harvey Girls - transformed the tourism and hospitality industries.

• Oversee all aspects of the day to day Rafting and Hiking Operations 
  Rafting and Hiking Guide Manager - Denali National Park
   
• Pali Institute offers outdoor education programs for grades 4-12.
  Full-Time Year Round Assistant Director of Outdoor Education
   
• Bus Drivers needed at one of the Seven Wonders of the World
  CDL Class B Drivers needed at the Grand Canyon for Spring & Summer
   
• Spend summer with the Colorado River at the kitchen back door
  Assistant Chef needed at Bar Lazy J Guest Ranch 
   
• Lead students through transformative experiences all over the world
  International Program Leader opportunity with Rustic Pathways
   
• Historic family farm on Nantucket needs a plant lover!
  Garaden Center Assistant Manager for Bartlett's Oceanview Farm 
   
• Join us for one of the best jobs on the water in Alaska! 
  Passenger Services Steward with Alaska Marine Highway System
   
• Spend summer 2020 in the White Mountains of New Hampshire! 
  Backcountry Campsite Caretaker with Appalachian Mountain Club 
   
• AmeriCorps members serve in communities to ensure that individuals impacted by a disaster have a safe, stable place to call home.
  Join SBP as a Disaster Recovery AmeriCorps Member
   
• Work on the waterfront! Craft cocktails, local beer, wine -  PNW best!
  Tend Bar on beautiful San Juan Island this Summer

Job Seeker Resource: A Better Work Experience Starts with Self-Advocacy

Hello Friends,

And Happy December! As we approach the end of what has been a year of unprecedented challenges, we're looking ahead with hope and optimism to a New Year with new opportunities, cherished memories, friendships, and community. 

If you think that 2021 might be the time to branch out, to embark on a new life adventure, or just to take a break from your current path, now is the time to start planning your move. December officially kicks off the hiring season for summer seasonal employers, so keep your eyes peeled, and get your resume and application materials tuned up and ready to send out! And if you're looking for some guidance on the best ways to approach your job search and application process, we've got loads of Job Seeker Resources to help you confidently begin your search and find that perfect opportunity.

Here are some of our favorites to kick start your search:

• ?? Live and work where it all begins, at the crown of the Grand Canyon
  Cliff Dwellers Lodge in the base of Vermilion Cliffs National Mon, AZ
   
• ???? Work at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center in Portage, AK
  Year Round Retail Manager Opportunity in the Last Frontier
   
• ?? The summer of a lifetime awaits you at Poldbridge Mercantile
  Join a tight knit, hard working team in the heart of Glacier NP, MT
   
• ?? Competitive pay, Housing, Great Ski/Ride benefits in Granby, CO 
  Food & Beverage, Lift Operator, Bus Driver, Vehicle Mechanic, etc
   
• ?? Join Catalina Island Company on beautiful Catalina Island, CA
  Zip Line Guide 25 miles off the coast of L.A. on Catalina Island
   
• ?? Multi-talented and fun expedition guides for summer 2021
  Family Owned & Operated Guide Service in the San Juan Islands, WA
   
• ?? Gain valuable conservation experience while serving public lands
  Experience NV''s most beautiful places as a Restoration Crew Member
   
• ?? Cooks, Counselors, & Trip Leading Staff in Grand Teton NP, WY
  Be part of Summer Camp for DC Youth w/ City Kids Wilderness Project
   
• ?? Clubhouse Attendants, Housekeeping Supervisor and Sushi Cook
  Work for the world''s only private ski & golf community in Big Sky, MT
   
• ?? Westgate is located in the Canyons Village area of Park City, UT
  Seasonal and Year round roles available. Winter runs through April.

Hello Friends,

We hope you and your family and friends are staying well. It seems a bit of an understatement to say that March and April have been life-altering months. On one hand, there have been days that seemed to last a month, and now all of a sudden here we are at the start of the summer season again! As Dr. Seuss once said - "How did it get so late so soon?"

With that said, we do have some good news! As it stands right now, some version of a summer season is indeed going to happen. We've been hosting a weekly webinar series for employers, and over the past two Wednesdays, we've had 62 individuals representing 52 different companies join us. From polls we've conducted during the webinars, here's some of what we've learned. 

71% of those that answered said that they will be opening for summer 2020 and 57% said they still need to hire people. Also important to note, 64% said they've pushed their opening date back to June. And although most employers reported that they will not be hiring as many employees as they usually do (and some of the National Park employers that would normally be hiring this time of year are not), there are still summer seasonal jobs available across the country, and employers are actively hiring right now!

These webinars have hosted discussions about various safety protocols employers will be taking. They differ from employer to employer, so make sure to ask about the specifics for any employer you''re considering a position with. Employers are sharing that they're doing their best to keep prospective employees and hired staff in the loop with their developing safety plans and protocols regarding employee housing and new operational procedures, and they recognize how important it is to keep communication open and frequent. 

One major change we''re seeing is that summer seasonal operations will look much differently this summer, with the most notable change being a scaling back of typical resort Food and Beverage operations, especially in the National Parks. Because change is in the wind, this summer may be the perfect opportunity to explore a great place or a position you hadn't previously considered. If you normally work in Food & Bev, but enjoy being outside, how about working on a Golf Course in Vermont, Montana or North Dakota? Do you always head west? What about giving the midwest a try this summer on Mackinac Island, or the Boundary Waters of Minnesota? And if you enjoy physical work and sleeping under the stars, get paid to do it as a crew member or crew leader with a Conservation Corps. There really are so many different kinds of opportunities available so make sure to check out our Categories Page to start dreaming and scheming. If the listing that perks your interest doesn''t mention anything about that employer''s hiring changes in relation to Covid, you may want to reach out to them to confirm they are still hiring before you fill out an employment application. 

• Join us at High Adventure Rentals and have an amazing season!
  Shuttle Driver wanted to spend summer in Grand Staircase Escalante
   
• Cheerio Adventures is a YMCA overnight tripping camp in Virginia
  Trip Leaders to co-lead Overnight Trips for 4th-12th graders
   
• 10 minutes from Big Sky Resort & 50 minutes from Yellowstone NP
  A Variety of Positions at The Wilson Hotel in Big Sky Montana
   
• Experience Bridger-Teton National Forest & the Wind River Mtns!
  Wilderness Outfitter Camp/Staff Cook for June 10-November 15
   
• Traditional, Overnight, All Girls Summer Camp in Honesdale, PA
  Program Directors and Speciality Counselors for Lake Bryn Mawr
   
• The Bar W Guest Ranch is a year-round dude ranch near Glacier NP
  Year-Round Office Coordinator/Manager Wanted to start asap
   
• Flexible, patient and have a desire to help others? Love backpacking?
  Second Nature Wilderness Family Therapy Field Staff in Utah
   
• Work on Cape Cod this summer - Serve up Seafood with a Smile!
  Seeking staff to start mid-June and work through to Columbus Day
   
• Spend the Summer on the edge of Mt Rainier National Park
  Crystal Mountain Hotels in Crystal Mountain, WA hiring summer staff
   
• Adventure base in the West Central Mountains of Idaho
  Multiple Positions Available - Come Find Your Balance of Work & Play

Hello Friends,

The first day of Spring is around the corner, a time of year when we welcome the longer days, warmer weather, buzzing birds, and building excitement of the summer ahead. That annual hum of excitement is a bit dampened this year, as we all process the daily uncertainties and concerns. These are challenging times, and it's important to not trivialize the issues of the day, and acknowledge the impacts they are having on all of our lives, as we all play a role in moving through this together.

But difficult times like these also give us an opportunity to remember our connection to others, and how precious are the simplest of things, like going for a walk and getting some fresh air on a sunny day to reconnect and recenter. We all face these challenging times together - they effect each of us in some different way - and we'll get through them as one large community of human beings.

So take a moment today to take stock of what you're grateful for, and who you're grateful for, and look for opportunities to spread light and kindness in the world. We are all responsible to and for each other in ways that we may not have understood before. If you are able, seek out some quiet moments outside to enjoy the rejuvenating gifts of nature. Let us all overcome fear with hope and compassion, and allow the best of ourselves to rise up and reach out to those around us as we move forward together.

We are still looking forward to the summer ahead. None of us can predict how events will unfold over the next few weeks and months, but we're looking to the future, and hoping that all of you are still seeking out opportunities to make this summer one of the best yet! Lots of employers are still hiring and planning on opening their doors in a few months, so there's plenty of opportunities for a seasonal job to take you to a great new place this summer. Things are changing by the moment, so if you're unsure of where things stand, reach out to employers directly to get the scoop on their plans, timelines, and how they're communicating with applicants. As with all things, a little bit of communication and flexibility will go a long way.

We wish you all a bounty of joy, calm, and optimism!

Hello Friends,

The first day of Spring is around the corner, a time of year when we welcome the longer days, warmer weather, buzzing birds, and building excitement of the summer ahead. That annual hum of excitement is a bit dampened this year, as we all process the daily uncertainties and concerns. These are challenging times, and it's important to not trivialize the issues of the day, and acknowledge the impacts they are having on all of our lives, as we all play a role in moving through this together.

But difficult times like these also give us an opportunity to remember our connection to others, and how precious are the simplest of things, like going for a walk and getting some fresh air on a sunny day to reconnect and recenter. We all face these challenging times together - they effect each of us in some different way - and we'll get through them as one large community of human beings.

So take a moment today to take stock of what you're grateful for, and who you're grateful for, and look for opportunities to spread light and kindness in the world. We are all responsible to and for each other in ways that we may not have understood before. If you are able, seek out some quiet moments outside to enjoy the rejuvenating gifts of nature. Let us all overcome fear with hope and compassion, and allow the best of ourselves to rise up and reach out to those around us as we move forward together.

We are still looking forward to the summer ahead. None of us can predict how events will unfold over the next few weeks and months, but we're looking to the future, and hoping that all of you are still seeking out opportunities to make this summer one of the best yet! Lots of employers are still hiring and planning on opening their doors in a few months, so there's plenty of opportunities for a seasonal job to take you to a great new place this summer. Things are changing by the moment, so if you're unsure of where things stand, reach out to employers directly to get the scoop on their plans, timelines, and how they're communicating with applicants. As with all things, a little bit of communication and flexibility will go a long way.

We wish you all a bounty of joy, calm, and optimism!

Hello Friends,

The dog days of summer are in full swing, and in certain parts of the country, like Michigan's U.P. (where a couple of us are currently visiting family and exploring the shores of Lake Superior), the late afternoon air is beginning to hint at the cooler autumn evenings just around the corner. 

In a normal year (which this has been anything but), late August feels like the beginning of a long, slow sigh of relief. The crowds begin to thin, the parking lots aren't filled to capacity, and you no longer have to shoulder your way to the trailhead and slog through that crowded first half-mile before breaking loose and hitting your stride. This time of year, and the weeks ahead, provides the opportunity to quietly enjoy the great place where you've spent your season and reflect on the memories and friendships you''ve acquired, as the hoards of visitors dissipate and you start to feel like you have the place to yourself.

This year, with all of its unique difficulties, the quiet slowdown to the season should feel particularly hard-earned. Make sure to take full advantage of it - this is the good stuff that you'll look back on in the future with fondness and longing as you reminisce on your time living in and exploring your beautiful place.

And there's still plenty of summer excellence to be had, so don't say farewell to the hot days just yet! Our own team member Patty is not quite ready to bid summer adieu, so she crafted a fitting summer tribute to one of her favorite staples of summertime - Ice Cream! Check out her blog post tribute to sweet treats from around the country as she tells us all about the local favorites from Great Places all over!

• Wrangler Wanted to Find Home on the Ranch in the Colorado Rockies
  Year Round Opportunity w/ Potential for Promotion to Leadership
   
• Experienced Retail Manager for Jackson Visitor Center 
  Bring Your Experience to Beautiful Mt. Rainier National Park!
   
• The Wasatch powder is waiting at Park City Mountain Resort
  No two days will be the same as a Mountain Resort Associate with Vail
   
• Centered between the North and South Rim of the Grand Canyon
  Upbeat, Hardworking Server Wanted to Help Round out our Season
   
• Year-Round Positions Available At Premier Northwoods Resort
  Guest Services, Massage Therapist, Cook, and Dog Musher Wanted
   
• Live and work at a Guest Ranch in the very cool town of Whitefish, MT
  Varied Year Round and Seasonal Positions available
   
• Ski Champagne this Winter working at Alta Peruvian Lodge
  Dry, Fluffy Powder Nov-April, Gives Alta, UT some of the Best Skiing
   
• Spend your Fall Working at Stonewater Cove Resort & Spa
  In Mark Twain National Forest & the protected shores of Table Rock Lake
   
• Work Through Fall just a mile outside of Yellowstone National Park!
  Silver Gate is more than just a great place, It is a state of mind
   
• Red Lodge Mountain is Montana Skiing, pure and simple.
  No lift lines, no attitude, no big prices. Just great snow, great people, and an authentic experience in Montana''s Rocky Mountains.

Hello Friends,

And Happy December! As we approach the end of what has been a year of unprecedented challenges, we're looking ahead with hope and optimism to a New Year with new opportunities, cherished memories, friendships, and community. 

If you think that 2021 might be the time to branch out, to embark on a new life adventure, or just to take a break from your current path, now is the time to start planning your move. December officially kicks off the hiring season for summer seasonal employers, so keep your eyes peeled, and get your resume and application materials tuned up and ready to send out! And if you're looking for some guidance on the best ways to approach your job search and application process, we've got loads of Job Seeker Resources to help you confidently begin your search and find that perfect opportunity.

Here are some of our favorites to kick start your search:

• ?? Live and work where it all begins, at the crown of the Grand Canyon
  Cliff Dwellers Lodge in the base of Vermilion Cliffs National Mon, AZ
   
• ???? Work at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center in Portage, AK
  Year Round Retail Manager Opportunity in the Last Frontier
   
• ?? The summer of a lifetime awaits you at Poldbridge Mercantile
  Join a tight knit, hard working team in the heart of Glacier NP, MT
   
• ?? Competitive pay, Housing, Great Ski/Ride benefits in Granby, CO 
  Food & Beverage, Lift Operator, Bus Driver, Vehicle Mechanic, etc
   
• ?? Join Catalina Island Company on beautiful Catalina Island, CA
  Zip Line Guide 25 miles off the coast of L.A. on Catalina Island
   
• ?? Multi-talented and fun expedition guides for summer 2021
  Family Owned & Operated Guide Service in the San Juan Islands, WA
   
• ?? Gain valuable conservation experience while serving public lands
  Experience NV''s most beautiful places as a Restoration Crew Member
   
• ?? Cooks, Counselors, & Trip Leading Staff in Grand Teton NP, WY
  Be part of Summer Camp for DC Youth w/ City Kids Wilderness Project
   
• ?? Clubhouse Attendants, Housekeeping Supervisor and Sushi Cook
  Work for the world''s only private ski & golf community in Big Sky, MT
   
• ?? Westgate is located in the Canyons Village area of Park City, UT
  Seasonal and Year round roles available. Winter runs through April.

Hello Friends,

We''ve rounded the corner, and with the arrival of March we''re officially headed towards spring! Here at CoolWorks, we often start thinking about you all this time of year. What exciting adventures have you lined up and where are you preparing to head to for your 2020 summer season? 

If you''ve yet to make a decision or commit to a summer adventure, this week''s CoolWorks Compass offers the top 10 hot jobs from this week, as well as 5 Fun and Interesting Facts about Acadia National Park in Maine! 

Hello Friends,

We hope that these first days of summer find you well, safe, healthy and hopefully exploring your current great place, or making plans for your next grand adventure. We''ve been following along with several of your adventures on Instagram (when you tag us @CoolWorksJobs). In these challenging times, it''s been absolutely joyous to see many of you out there, safely seizing the healing properties of our natural places and forging on. Thank you for bringing even more happiness and light into our summer days! 

In the hopes that many of you are out there exploring new canyons, summiting new peaks and discovering new favorite camping spots, we''ve put together a quick resource and recap on how to stay safe in the outdoors by learning how to read the clouds providing the scenic dreamy backdrop to your endeavors. 

Learning how to read a cloud can help you identify when it's time to turn back from a summit push, get off the river, find shelter off the trail, and just keep you safe and empowered to make smart decisions in all of your outdoor pursuits. Be safe and have fun out there as you dance among the clouds!