About the employer
Glacier Park by Pursuit operates in West Glacier, Montana, on Going-To-The-Sun Road, less than 50 miles from Kalispell. Positions include fast food cook, barista, retail associate, food and beverage attendant, pizza shop worker and front desk associate, and a second job is likely to be available. Housing is owned or arranged by the employer and guaranteed to everyone hired, and staying in it is required.
Front Desk Associate
General information
Job duties
- Greet guests in a welcoming and enthusiastic manner
- Register and assign rooms to guests, maintaining knowledge of availability for walk-in guests
- Communicate with housekeeping to update the status of room readiness, arrivals, and departures
- Offer guests information about available services, points of interest in the park and surrounding area, and entertainment options
- Offer assistance to guests and teammates where needed
- Be a utility player who can complete a variety of job duties
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Live and Work at the Gateway to Glacier National Park
Imagine starting your workday with a view of snow-capped peaks, ancient glaciers and crystal-clear alpine lakes. Glacier Park by Pursuit is looking for enthusiastic university students to join its team as Front Desk Associates in West Glacier, Montana — right at the entrance of the legendary Going-To-The-Sun Road, one of the most scenic drives on the planet.
This is more than a summer job. It’s your chance to spend a season inside one of the most spectacular landscapes in the United States, meet travelers from all over the world, sharpen your English and build hospitality experience that looks great on any CV.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Welcoming guests with a warm smile, checking them in and out of the lodge
- Answering questions about the park, hiking trails, shuttle schedules and local attractions
- Managing reservations, room assignments and guest requests using the property management system
- Handling payments, invoices and cash-register operations accurately
- Communicating with housekeeping, maintenance and activities teams to keep guests happy
- Being the friendly problem-solver every traveler remembers long after their trip
Perks & Benefits
- Employee housing available in or near the park
- Discounts on meals, retail, tours and activities across Pursuit properties
- Access to employee events, hikes and outdoor recreation programs
- Possibility of extra hours and overtime during peak season
- Internationally recognized hospitality experience with a leading tourism company
What We’re Looking For
- University students aged 18–25 with a valid J-1 Work & Travel visa
- Good conversational English and confidence speaking with guests
- Friendly, positive attitude and a genuine desire to help people
- Reliability, punctuality and attention to detail
- Comfort working weekends, holidays and rotating shifts
- Basic computer skills; previous customer service experience is a plus but not required
Ready to trade lecture halls for mountain trails? Apply now and spend your summer where the wild meets world-class hospitality. Positions in Glacier National Park fill up fast — secure your spot today!
Why choose Glacier Park by Pursuit West Glacier
Why West Glacier, Montana?
West Glacier is the western gateway to Glacier National Park — over one million acres of wilderness with more than 700 miles of hiking trails, 130 named lakes and some of the darkest, most star-filled night skies in North America. On your days off you can hike to Avalanche Lake, raft the Middle Fork of the Flathead River, spot mountain goats and grizzly bears from a safe distance, or ride the historic Red Bus Tours along Going-To-The-Sun Road.
The community is small, friendly and full of seasonal workers just like you — expect campfires, group hikes and friendships that stretch across continents.
About Montana
Montana is big-sky country - Yellowstone, Glacier National Park and endless mountains. Most students work in park lodges, resorts and gateway towns, surrounded by some of America's most dramatic nature.
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