Housekeeper
Wake Up Next to Yellowstone National Park
Imagine finishing your shift and driving five minutes to the world’s first national park. That’s daily life at Highline Adventures Travelodge Gardiner Yellowstone, located in the legendary Hellroaring area of Gardiner, Montana – the historic north entrance to Yellowstone. Elk wander through town, the Yellowstone River runs wild just below Main Street, and the Absaroka Mountains frame every sunset.
We’re hiring international university students for the Summer to Fall season to join our housekeeping team. If you’re reliable, energetic and want a genuine American adventure, this is your season.
Your Role as a Housekeeper
You’ll be the person who makes travelers from all over the world feel welcome after a long day of hiking, wildlife watching and geyser gazing. Your responsibilities include:
- Cleaning and preparing guest rooms to hotel standards – making beds, changing linens and refreshing towels
- Vacuuming, dusting, mopping and sanitizing bathrooms and living areas
- Restocking amenities, toiletries and in-room supplies
- Managing laundry: washing, drying, folding and organizing linens
- Reporting maintenance issues and lost-and-found items to supervisors
- Keeping hallways, lobbies and common areas spotless
- Providing friendly, helpful service to guests you meet during your shift
Pay & Schedule
- Hourly rate: $16.00 per hour
- Average hours: 37 hours per week
- Season: Summer through Fall
- Tips: Not applicable for this position – your solid hourly rate is guaranteed
- Possible overtime opportunities during peak tourist weeks
Why Gardiner, Montana?
Gardiner is a small mountain town with a huge personality. It’s the only year-round entrance to Yellowstone, which means your days off can be spent:
- Hiking to waterfalls and alpine lakes in Yellowstone’s northern range
- Spotting bison, bears, wolves and elk in the Lamar Valley – America’s “Serengeti”
- Whitewater rafting and fly fishing on the Yellowstone River
- Soaking in the Boiling River and natural hot springs
- Exploring Mammoth Hot Springs terraces, only 8 km away
- Weekend trips to Bozeman, Big Sky and Grand Teton National Park
What We’re Looking For
- University students aged 18–25 on a valid J-1 Work & Travel USA visa
- Conversational English – enough to understand instructions and greet guests
- Strong work ethic, punctuality and attention to detail
- Ability to stand, walk, bend and lift throughout your shift
- Positive attitude and a team-first mindset
- Previous housekeeping experience is a plus, but full training is provided
Benefits of Joining Our Team
- Competitive, guaranteed hourly pay in a high-demand tourist destination
- Housing assistance available – ask your Work & Travel agency for details
- Full on-the-job training from day one
- An international team of students from around the globe
- Free time in one of the most spectacular natural settings on Earth
- Real hospitality experience for your CV and improved English skills
Spots for the Summer–Fall season fill fast. Apply now and spend your summer where the wild things are – Gardiner, Montana.
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.
