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This is your life. Go live it.

Imagine being given the chance to embark on experiences that enrich your life, shift the way you interact with the world around you, and connect you to the incredible places you’ve always wanted to live. You don’t have to imagine anymore. Welcome to CoolWorks. We left the gate open—come on in and chase your dreams.

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The Trail at Your Feet

Your next adventure is calling—you just have to step outside. If you’ve ever felt the pull of a mountain summit, the peace of a crackling campfire, or the thrill of waking up somewhere wild and new, you’re in the right place. Since 1995, CoolWorks has been the go-to source for Jobs In Great Places®, offering opportunities that often include room and board, making it easier than ever to trade scrolling for exploring. Whether you’re craving adventure, seeking a change, or answering the call of the wild, we’re here to help you make it happen.

Ready to dive in? The Job Seeker’s Guide is packed with expert advice to help you navigate the journey. The Journals are filled with real-life stories from fellow CoolWorks explorers who took the leap.

Life is happening beyond the screen—why not go live it?

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Sharing the Journey

Ashleigh

My journey into seasonal life began in the summer of 2019. I was approaching my senior year of college as a Creative Writing major at the University of Iowa, and after just spending the previous summer studying abroad in Ireland, I was seeking another adventure to fuel my creative spirit....
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Emily

And that was it. That was the very last sentence in a book about my old life that I don’t read anymore. I applied for just one job, thinking foolish things that dreamers do, “If I get this job, this is meant to happen.” A few days later, I got...
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Ethan

A mosquito bite almost ended my life at sixteen years old. It transferred a virus that infected the fluid surrounding my brain, causing it to swell and squeeze it, leaving me in a coma for four days and with the complications of a brain-damaging stroke. It mainly affected my speech,...
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Bette

For many years, those dreams brewed restlessly within me. Eventually, I listened to my nagging inner voice and took the plunge to what would become one of the most significant experiences of my adult life. My journey led me from a small, quintessential New England town to Big Sky Country...
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Kind words from our fans

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“Dear Mom and Dad – go ahead and open my mail, because I’m never coming back.”

Michael

Seasonal work completely changed my life! If it weren’t for one summer job as a wrangler in Colorado, I would have headed to the big city and missed the chance to start a career I love in an unexpected and completely amazing place! Who knew you could start a PR firm in Montana?

Courtenay S.

About CoolWorks

Since 1995, CoolWorks has connected adventure-seekers with job opportunities in amazing places—from national parks to ski resorts, summer camps to dude ranches. We help people trade screen time for real time—meaningful experiences that spark connection and growth. Your next great adventure is waiting. More About CoolWorks

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