Hike, bike, explore! Enjoy your workplace in Shenandoah National Park
At Delaware North, we are leaders in the hospitality and foodservice industry. From first-class hotels and resorts to natural wonders in national and state parks, we create experiences that touch millions of hearts. Our devoted team members consistently go the extra mile to ensure that every guest receives optimal service across all our locations.
Just over an hour’s drive from Washington, DC, Shenandoah National Park overlooks the lush Shenandoah Valley and the Blue Ridge Mountains. We operate lodging, retail, and foodservice locations throughout the park including Skyland, Big Meadows Lodge, Elkwallow, Loft Mountain Campground, Lewis Mountain Cabins, and Big Meadows Wayside. We offer on-site housing (if available) and a free shift meal!
About Delaware North at Shenandoah National Park
Just over an hour’s drive from Washington, DC, Shenandoah National Park overlooks the stunning Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge Mountains. Delaware North Parks and Resorts provides lodging, retail, and food service operations at several locations throughout the park including Skyland, Big Meadows Lodge, Elkwallow Wayside, Loft Mountain Campground, Lewis Mountain Cabins, and Big Meadows Wayside.
The Employee Experience
Looking for a job you love? It’s easy when your office address is in one of the world’s most storied national parks. The 2023 season offers plenty of opportunities for you to join the team and experience Shenandoah from within and on the outside!
The team member experience is filled with creating new friends and connections with your teammates and guests. Delaware North team members come together from diverse cultures and backgrounds and work together to enhance the guest experience. The Appalachian Trail cuts through several of our locations in Shenandoah so there will be plenty of opportunity to greet guests and hear their hiking stories. Some hikers decide to stay for a while and work part-time with us until they resume their journey. Whatever the reason you decide to work at Shenandoah, we look forward to you joining the team.
Ideal Candidate
If you enjoy making connections with your team members and guests from all over the world, Shenandoah is the right place for you. Delaware North team members come together with the shared vision to enhance the guest experience and if you are looking for exciting, fast-paced work look no further than Shenandoah. There are countless opportunities for growth and hands-on, real-world learning with the range of jobs available here. Retail, food and beverage, culinary, housekeeping, laundry, recreation, guest experience, and driver roles are just some of the exciting opportunities available here.
Room and Board
Housing is available at $50.00/week which includes all meals! Houses are dormitory style with a shared bathroom. This includes free bed and bath linens and free laundry. A limited amount of housing is available, so apply early. Children and pets are not permitted in employee housing.
Employee Perks
The best part about working at Shenandoah is when you’re not working! Here are just some of the perks available:
- Low-cost housing
- FREE meal every shift
- Food and beverage discounts
- Retail discounts
- Good Wi-Fi connection
- Fire pit in the dormitory areas
- Team member events and activity days
- Access to guest recreation activities: horseback riding, self-guided hiking tours, rock climbing, repelling programs, and more!
Getting Here and Getting Around
However you decide to travel to Shenandoah, these are the nearest travel hubs:
- Airport: Washington Dulles, VA approximately 90 miles away
- Bus station: Charlottesville, VA approximately 50 miles away
- Amtrak: Culpeper, VA approximately 60 miles away
If you have your own vehicle, you are permitted to use it when you’re in the park. We also encourage rideshare with friends and co-workers. Additional transportation options at Shenandoah include:
- Several daily shuttle services to Luray and Stanley, VA
- Taxi services in Luray VA
- Scheduled trips to our different locations within Shenandoah
We make sure that your work location is within walking distance from your housing area
For Fun
Not only do you have access to guest recreation activities, but we have plenty of other fun experiences in Shenandoah:
- You are surrounded by 200,000 acres of protected lands including cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas, quiet wooded hollows, and plenty of wildlife
- Enjoy hiking, camping, biking, fishing, and canoeing
- Visit the highest peak and take in the views at 4,010 feet on Stoney Man Mountain
- Experience one of the top 10 most beautiful drives in the world on Skyland Drive
- View over 1,400 types of plants throughout the park
How to Apply
Delighting the world is a big job and if you’re up for the challenge, apply today!
Contact Info
- Delaware North Talent Team
- dncareers@delawarenorth.com
- careers.delawarenorth.com
