Hospitality Crew
Work Where Others Only Dream of Vacationing
Imagine finishing your shift and hiking to a steaming geyser basin, spotting a herd of bison on your walk home, or watching the sun set over alpine lakes with friends from all over the world. As part of the Hospitality Crew at Xanterra Yellowstone National Park, this becomes your everyday reality. Yellowstone is America’s first national park – over 2.2 million acres of geysers, canyons, waterfalls and wildlife in the heart of Wyoming – and for one unforgettable Work & Travel USA season, it will be your home.
About the Position
Xanterra Travel Collection is the largest hospitality operator inside Yellowstone, running historic lodges, hotels, restaurants and gift shops across the park. As a Hospitality Crew member, you’ll be placed in one of these operations and cross-trained across several guest-facing and support roles, giving you real international resort experience for your CV.
Your Day-to-Day Duties
- Welcoming and assisting guests from around the world with a friendly, service-first attitude
- Supporting food & beverage operations: hosting, bussing, serving, or counter service
- Housekeeping and public-area cleaning to keep lodges spotless and guest-ready
- Retail and gift shop assistance, restocking and cashier duties
- Basic setup, breakdown and cleaning of dining rooms, cafés and common areas
- Working as part of an international team and communicating clearly in English
Position Snapshot
- Employer: Xanterra Yellowstone National Park
- Position: Hospitality Crew (Resort Worker)
- Location: Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA
- Hourly Rate: $15.45 per hour
- Hours: Approximately 32 hours per week (overtime often available in peak season)
- Season: Summer through Fall
- Tips: Not applicable for this role
Why Yellowstone?
Old Faithful, the Grand Prismatic Spring, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Lamar Valley wildlife safaris – all of it is on your doorstep. Employees enjoy an incredible outdoor lifestyle: hiking, kayaking, fishing, photography, stargazing and staff excursions organised throughout the season. On your days off you can explore Grand Teton National Park, Jackson Hole, or plan a road trip to Salt Lake City and beyond.
Benefits
- Affordable employee housing offered in the park (dormitory-style) – no stressful apartment hunting
- Low-cost employee dining room meals
- Employee recreation programme, hiking clubs and social events
- Discounts on gift shops, tours and lodging
- Free entry to the park you live in, plus a genuinely international team of colleagues
- Excellent English practice and a globally recognised hospitality reference
Requirements
- University student aged 18–25 eligible for the Work & Travel USA (J-1) programme
- Conversational to good English – you’ll be interacting with guests daily
- Positive attitude, reliability and willingness to work as part of a team
- Comfortable living in a remote mountain location with limited mobile coverage and no big-city nightlife
- Ability to stand for long periods and handle light physical work
- Flexible availability including weekends, holidays and early or late shifts
- Available for the full Summer–Fall season
Ready for the Adventure?
Spots at Yellowstone fill up fast every season – it’s one of the most requested placements in the entire Work & Travel USA programme. Apply early, secure your place, and get ready for a summer of geysers, wildlife, new friendships and stories you’ll be telling for the rest of your life.
About Wyoming
Wyoming is home to Yellowstone, Grand Teton and the Wild West town of Hulett near Devils Tower. Students work in park lodges, ranches and resorts amid spectacular mountains and wildlife.
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