Great Northern Resort
Great Northern Resort
Great Northern Resort offers lodge room and cabins rentals, whitewater rafting trips, fly fishing trips, and hosts wedding & family reunions with breathtaking views of the mountains as your backdrop.
Located just one mile from the west entrance to Glacier National Park!
- Location
- Montana
- Season
- Summer
- Staff size
- 30-50
- Housing
- Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
- Meals
- Some meals / discounts
- Cell phone service
- Yes, most carriers
- Internet access
- Good
About Great Northern Resort
Located just a mile from the West Glacier entrance to Glacier National Park, you can enjoy a complete Montana work experience with a national park in your backyard.
On your off-time enjoy hiking in Glacier National Park and discover for yourself why it’s the crown of the continent. The Flathead River system offers excellent fishing and fun whitewater. Great Northern Resort offers lodge room and cabins rentals, whitewater rafting trips, fly fishing trips, and hosts wedding & family reunions with breathtaking views of the mountains as your backdrop. Our resort provides a perfect base camp for the outdoor enthusiast looking to spend time outdoors or exploring beautiful Glacier National Park during days off.
The Employee Experience
Great Northern employees enjoy the proximity to Glacier National Park, Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex, and the Flathead River system in addition to being surround by National Forest Land. Employees enjoy their time off hiking, kayaking, boating, and site seeing with other like-minded employees. Working and living in Glacier Country during the summer is absolutely amazing!
Ideal Candidate
Ideal candidates are excited about spending a summer near Glacier National Park, have great customer service skills and enjoy meeting people from all over the world. We are looking for team members to join our Raft Guides, Office Staff, Housekeeping Staff, Cafe Staff, and Bus Drivers (CDL required). If you want to work in an amazing place with amazing people then Great Northern Resort could be for you!
Room and Board
Limited onsite housing is available.
On-site staff housing and camping is available for a minimal seasonal fee. Housing is position-based. You will have access to showers, toilets, laundry facilities and a communal kitchen area with refrigeration, water and electric. Facilities and services are rustic but can be very comfortable if you are willing to make your house into your home. There are picnic tables and a large fire pit where often staff will share the stories from their day.
Employee Perks
Staff have access to recreation equipment such as Stand Up Paddleboards, Kayaks, and Rafts as well as the ability to jump on any Commercial Trip we take. Enjoy the River as much as you can, but the best part is that we also have over 700 miles of STUNNING trails and backcountry access within a few miles. Glacier National Park is your playground and many of the staff have trail knowledge and camping recommendations to get you out and enjoying Montana as much as the Management Team does!
- After-hours use of company equipment (Paddleboards, Rafts, Inflatable Kayaks, etc)
- Free Rafting for Friends and Family
- We also provide company 'uniforms'
- 30% Discount in our retail store
- Prodeals for hiking to river-sports equipment
- We host a number of catered company events throughout the summer!
In addition, we are only 15-30 miles from several towns that host fun events all summer! Things like live music at busy Farmer's Markets, local Breweries & Distilleries, as well as unique events such as weekly outdoor rodeos and river races. Whitefish, one of Montana's premier ski towns, boasts incredible restaurants, shops, and entertainment as well as City Beach at Whitefish lake for lounging, swimming, and boating and is only 32 miles away! (although, we have some incredible lakes only 1 mile from our resort as well!)
We guarantee you will not run out of things to do here, let alone all the fun you will have while on the clock!!
Getting Here and Getting Around
The Great Northern Resort is a 35 minute drive from Glacier International Airport in Kalispell, MT. We highly recommend you have a car during your time in West Glacier. If you don’t have a car, we highly recommend making friends or bringing a friend who does have a car to take you to the grocery store or to the many hikes and activities in the area.
There is very limited public transportation inside the park and taxis or Ubers can get quite expensive and aren’t established in our area yet. Major grocery stores are a 15-20 minute drive away and big box stores are a 40 minute drive. Having a car will give you the freedom and the flexibility to get around and enjoy everything our beautiful state offers.
If you are flying, Glacier International Airport is only about 20 miles away and we can arrange to pick you up if need be.
For Fun
This list is endless!
River Rafting, River Floating, Fishing, Hiking, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Campfires, Volleyball tournaments, River Races, Music nights with Kegs on the porch, Fun small towns, Fun small staff... GLACIER NATIONAL PARK, BOB MARSHALL WILDERNESS, HUNGRY HORSE RESERVOIR, FLATHEAD LAKE, WHITEFISH, KALISPELL, and NATIONAL FOREST GALORE....all in less then an hour range ALL around us!
Current Job Openings
- Assist in training new housekeeping staff for day to day duties
- Monitoring and maintaining inventory levels of chemicals, linens, etc
- Coordinating supply orders with a manager
- Assist in creating schedules for housekeepers and assigning tasks
- Inspecting housekeeping staff work to maintain high standards
- Greet customers and answer all questions in a respectful and professional manner
- Emptying wastebaskets and replacing can liners
- Vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, and waxing floors
- Washing windows
- Sanitizing all bathroom surfaces and fixtures
- Dusting furniture
- Cleaning air vents
- Washing and putting away dishes
- Making beds and changing bed linens
- Washing, drying and folding linens, towels, and other resort fabrics
- Other services as requested
- Assist in training new housekeeping staff for day to day duties
- Monitoring and maintaining inventory levels of chemicals, linens, etc
- Coordinating supply orders
- Creating schedules for housekeepers and assigning tasks
- Inspecting housekeeping staff work to maintain high standards
- Greet customers and answer all questions in a respectful and professional manner
- Emptying wastebaskets and replacing can liners
- Vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, and waxing floors
- Washing windows
- Sanitizing all bathroom surfaces and fixtures
- Dusting furniture
- Cleaning air vents
- Washing and putting away dishes
- Making beds and changing bed linens
- Washing, drying and folding linens, towels, and other resort fabrics
Cafe Cook
If your the type of person with an outgoing personality and a knack for cooking then this is a great opportunity for you. The ideal person for this job would be someone who has short order cook experience, able to predict needs and orders food & drinks, change menus as needed, manage a small team & schedules and have some creativity. Our small onsite cafe offers a limited breakfast and lunch menu. In addition to our food menu we serve coffee in the morning and beer and spirits in the afternoon.
Driver
We are looking for drivers that currently hold a minimum of a Class B license with a Passenger endorsement. Drive the boundary of Glacier National Park and deliver rafters to the various river accesses. We have a fun and friendly atmosphere. Join us for a great summer at Glacier National Park!
Required: Drivers should have a clean driving record, must pass physical and drug/alcohol test, and ability to back up and driving with trailers. Commercial Driving License (CDL) is a huge plus, but if you don't have a CDL we can help you get one.
Responsibilities: Drivers are responsible for daily vehicle inspections and keeping vehicles logs up to date. Fueling vehicles. Driving suburbans, mini busses, and large passenger busses with a trailer of rafts to and from river put ins with guests. Daily cleaning of company vehicles/busses (interior, exterior, and windows). Works with river managers to operate safe and timely shuttles.
Front Office Staff
Hospitality is our business and we strive to make sure our guests experience all the best this area has to offer starting with an amazing experience getting information and booking their vacation. Our Office Staff is the first to interact with our Guests and they are incredibly important to the overall experience of Great Northern Resort. You are the person that gets them excited for their Montana Adventure, and not only that, but you as the Office Staff will host our guests for Weddings, Events, Lodging, and also operates as a concierge service to inform our Guests about trails, and other area opportunities. It is a fast paced,dynamic, and most of all FUN atmosphere that requires a great deal of interaction with the public.
We schedule to maximize recreation time, as well as have consistent on-clock hours. Office Staff are highly valued to us and frankly is the best way to experience all the joys of a River Company while enjoying steady work hours so you can play on your time off! Join Great Northern for a fun summer at Glacier National Park!
Housekeeper
Our housekeeping staff handles the upkeep of our lodging units and our main buildings that service our whitewater rafting customers. It is a fast paced business with a fun and friendly staff. We schedule to maximize recreation time. Join Great Northern for a fun summer at Glacier National Park!
River Guide
Spend your Summer days on the Middle Fork of the Flathead River guiding both Whitewater and Scenic Float Trips. We are looking for A person who is in above average physical condition who is skilled on mountain rivers in all or any of the following crafts: 14′-18′ Inflatable rafts using both oar frames and paddle assisted, inflatable kayaks, and canoes. This person must be capable of guiding clients of many ages and abilities in varying weather conditions, in order to provide an entertaining, educational and safe experience both on and off the river. At a minimum, guides are required to hold a current certification in Wilderness First Aid and CPR, and a Swift-water Rescue.
Experience is strongly preferred. We do, however, have the ability to offer education and courses to renew (or for the right candidate-introduce) certs to get you all the training and education you need to be a successful and safe River Guide!
River Coordinator
The River Coordinators manage the day-to-day operations and oversees a small daily team of 10 -20 river guides. We’re looking to hire leaders who are committed to their team, love sharing nature, and who demonstrate excellence in hospitality, safety, and outdoor leadership. This is a demanding job, but the potential for personal and professional growth is significant. This position requires coordinating between the reservation staff, river guides, kitchen, and shuttle drivers. In filling this position, we are looking for a leader in the fullest sense of the word—someone driven to work for and with their team. River Coordinators should have a CDL with passenger endorsement or be willing to get one.
Fishing Guide
Do you enjoy offering casting instructing from a raft or drift boat? Are you looking for the chance to take out experienced anglers and novices? Join our team guiding fishing trips on the Wild and Scenic Middle Fork of the Flathead River. Our fishing season runs June through October running both half day and full day trips. Guides must be capable of guiding clients of many ages and abilities in varying weather conditions, in order to provide an entertaining, educational and safe experience both on and off the river. At a minimum, guides are required to hold a current certification in First Aid and CPR and Montana Guides License.
Housekeeping Supervisor
The Housekeeping Supervisor ensures that the housekeepers in their establishment are completing all tasks correctly and efficiently. They make sure product orders come through, monitor and maintain inventory levels, monitor how well employees are doing, and take corrective actions when necessary to help improve performance levels across-the-board for every staff member engaged in the housekeeping team.
A Housekeeping Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that the standards of cleanliness are met. They assign tasks, inspect work to ensure it's up to standard, and provide training on how to best handle customers' requests.
This position also requires that you be comfortable dealing with the public in person. Housekeeping Supervisor is also responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the resort including the office, lodge, and cabins. Although most of the housekeeping activities and services are related to cleaning it is common to interact with the guests daily. Staff will need to learn about the activities offered and be able to answer general questions about the area. Below are some essential job function details that you can expect:
Housekeeping Manager
The Housekeeping Manager ensures that the housekeepers in their establishment are completing all tasks correctly and efficiently. They make sure product orders come through, monitor and maintain inventory levels, monitor how well employees are doing, and take corrective actions when necessary to help improve performance levels across-the-board for every staff member engaged in the housekeeping team. The Housekeeping Manager plans out the employee schedule and overseers hours worked.
A Housekeeping Manager is responsible for ensuring that the standards of cleanliness are met. They assign tasks, inspect work to ensure it's up to standard, and provide training on how to best handle customers' requests.
This position also requires that you be comfortable dealing with the public in person. Housekeeping Manager is also responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the resort including the office, lodge, and cabins. Although most of the housekeeping activities and services are related to cleaning it is common to interact with the guests daily. Housekeeping Staff will need to learn about the activities offered and be able to answer general questions about the area. Below are some essential job function details that you can expect:
How to Apply
To apply click on the APPLY HERE button and fill out our online application. If you have any questions feel free to contact us by email or call our office for more information.
Contact Info
- Byron Beers
- raft@greatnorthernresort.com
- (406) 387-5340
- www.greatnorthernresort.com
