About the employer
ExplorUS Crater Lake is a hospitality operation at Crater Lake, Oregon, offering positions such as dishwasher, busser, prep cook, host, retail associate, housekeeping crew, porter and dorm custodian. Housing is guaranteed by the employer and all participants are required to live in it. The nearest major city, Medford, is over 50 miles away and a second job here is unlikely, so this is a good fit if you prefer a quiet natural setting over city life.
The job as Retail Associate
What you'll do
- Greet all guests as they enter the store in a timely manner, always delivering exemplary customer service
- Assist guests with purchase decisions by informing them of product benefits
- Walk the floor during busy times answering guest questions and helping guests find sizes and other items
- Up-sell and cross-sell as much as possible
- Keep an inventory of stock, noting any out of stock items or possible shortages
- Assist with checking in orders received, verify product count against invoice and input in receiving log
- Restock any merchandise that needs to be restocked
- Prepare merchandise displays in accordance with display standards
- Diplomatically handle guest complaints, remaining polite and professional
- Use cash register to complete sales and transactions for guests
- Check ID for any transaction that has an age requirement
What is required
Pay and hours
Housing
Housing is employer-provided and mandatory: three dormitory-style buildings at 1 Mazama Dormitory Drive, Crater Lake, OR 97604, with about 4 people per room and shared bathrooms. Each room has a bed frame, mattress and wardrobe, plus common areas with TVs, microwaves, washers/dryers, air conditioning, gyms and recreation centers, limited shared kitchens, WiFi and a landline. You're assigned the building closest to your work location.
Location: Crater Lake, Oregon
Why Crater Lake?
Crater Lake National Park is one of America’s most spectacular natural wonders – a 1,943-foot-deep caldera lake formed by a collapsed volcano, surrounded by old-growth forest, wildflower meadows and snow-capped peaks. Your days off can be filled with hiking the Garfield Peak Trail, cycling the 33-mile Rim Drive, swimming at Cleetwood Cove, stargazing under some of the darkest skies in the country, or spotting deer, eagles and marmots.
Southern Oregon also puts you within road-trip distance of Bend, Portland, the Pacific coastline, Redwood National Park and even California – perfect for your post-program travel month.
About Oregon
Oregon pairs a rugged Pacific coastline with forests, mountains and Crater Lake. Students work in coastal and mountain resorts, lodges and restaurants in a green, outdoorsy state.
Ready to Apply?
Positions at Crater Lake fill up fast – it’s one of the most requested Work & Travel destinations in the USA. Submit your application today and get ready for a summer of blue water, tall pines and unforgettable stories.
