"Just as Yellowstone is a special vacation destination for people worldwide, the park has also attracted a decidedly international flavor among our seasonal employees," said Jim McCaleb, general manager of Xanterra Parks & Resorts in Yellowstone. 

"We'll still have many workers from east and west, north and south. The surroundings are fantastic and the camaraderie among employees lasts a lifetime."

A wide variety of jobs exists including those in the areas of lodging, maintenance, food service, campground management, accounting, housekeeping, human resources, interpretation, laundry, marina, entertainment, reservations, retail, security, transportation and others. The "perfect" worker needs only to have a good attitude, willingness to work hard and a little flexibility in his or her schedule. It also helps to enjoy things like hiking, backpacking, horseback-riding, canoeing, fishing and relaxing, because these are the off-hours activities enjoyed by Xanterra employees.

While the company needs employees who can work the traditional June through August summer season, it is also on the lookout for seasonal workers who have the flexibility to work the entire season, May through October. 

Xanterra hires many students, but senior and international workers have become increasingly important to the company's recruiting strategy as college summer breaks no longer coincide directly with the vacation season. Last year, the company hired workers from all continents with countries in Eastern Europe represented more heavily than others.  Xanterra has also been targeting seniors to fill seasonal positions for several years. The company appreciates seniors' work ethic, experience, flexibility and ability to work until the end of the season. Xanterra has tapped this market because this growing segment of the population simply wants to work longer. Seniors also possess diversity and wisdom that make for a more interesting workplace. 
Living quarters consist of dormitories and spaces for the employees who bring their own recreational vehicles. Employees pay a nominal fee that covers the rooms or spaces, their meals, laundry and bedding.

Applying for a parks position can be accomplished several ways. To learn more about employment opportunities or to request a job application, call 1-307-344-5324 or visit www.yellowstonejobs.com. Job application requests can also be made by fax at 1-307-344-5441 or email at [email protected].  Xanterra Parks & Resorts is committed to maintaining a drug-free environment.

Xanterra Parks & Resorts (consisting of Xanterra Parks & Resorts, Inc.  and Xanterra South Rim, L.L.C.) operates lodges, restaurants and other concessions at national parks and state parks and resorts. Xanterra Parks & Resorts is the country's largest national park concessioner.  Xanterra  operates concessions in the following locations: Yellowstone, the North Rim of Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Zion, Crater Lake, Death Valley, Petrified Forest and Everglades national parks, and Mount Rushmore National Memorial; and at the Silverado Resort in Napa, Calif.;
Gideon Putnam Resort and Spa in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. and eight Ohio State Parks. Its affiliate Xanterra South Rim, L.L. C. operates concessions at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.

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