Lewis & Clark Expeditions
Lewis & Clark Expeditions
Currently recruiting for the season from May 11th, 2024 to September 15th, 2024.
We're a small family owned and operated river outfitter on the Snake River in northwest Wyoming. Our company culture is super-friendly and safety-conscious, inclusive and fun. Staff often returns to work year after year. Our single location creates a workplace focused on teamwork and shared purpose.
We're in Jackson, Wyoming, the heart of Jackson Hole and gateway to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, containing unparalleled outdoor culture in a vital and busy small town full of great things to do when you're not at work! Some housing available, but not to all.
- Location
- Wyoming
- Season
- Spring, Summer, and Fall
- Staff size
- 20-25
- Housing
- Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
- Family housing available
- No
- Pet friendly
- No
- Meals
- None
- Cell phone service
- Yes, most carriers
- Internet access
- Good
About Lewis & Clark Expeditions
Our family-owned company offers whitewater rafting trips and scenic float trips on the Snake River in northwestern Wyoming. With over 50 years of experience, we're at the doorstep of Grand Teton National Park and just an hour from Yellowstone. Our experienced staff often returns year after year and we're proud of the personal touch we provide by being a boutique operation focused on customer service.
Our base of operations is in a great neighborhood in the town of Jackson, Wyoming, within walking distance to great restaurants, groceries and Target. There's a public park right across the street from our office. (The term "Jackson Hole" applies to the whole area, not just the town.) We have a solid core of returning staff each year and look forward to welcoming new members whether for a single season or long term.
The Employee Experience
Working at Lewis & Clark is a customer service-oriented, full-time or part-time seasonal position. We are located in an amazingly beautiful valley that is the gateway to two national parks. Employees who thrive with us possess great people skills, wear a smile on their face, are self-motivated to work hard, and maintain composure with last-minute changes in logistics. The staff is encouraged to be creative and bring ideas to the table regarding streamlining processes or solving problems to improve our operation. Being a team player and upholding a positive attitude throughout the season is a must.
We're a small company (~25 total employees) that looks out for one another. We strive to meet expectations regarding schedules and hours worked. This camaraderie is evident in the post-work day atmosphere with group dinners, evening paddles, music, and socializing. New staff will often meet lifelong friends through this work hard, play hard atmosphere at L & C. We are a ready-made family to provide support and encouragement for all our staff in living their "best life". We feel it's important to have time off to enjoy the outdoors and other personal pursuits that drew you to Jackson Hole.
Ideal Candidate
Working at Lewis & Clark River Expeditions instantly makes you part of a team. You'll want to be part of the tight-knit crew that works together to make sure our guests experience a seamless adventure. Whether it’s providing an exceptionally safe river trip, outfitting wetsuits, taking reservations, or driving guests to and from the river - the teamwork never ends. There is no single task.. you'll need to pitch in on many over the course of the day.
Room and Board
L & C has a limited amount of employee housing. We have a 2br/2ba + loft unit. The housing has a full kitchen, washer/dryer, dishwasher, wifi, and all utilities included. It is furnished with 6 twin beds, a sofa, flat-screen tv, and kitchen necessities. The housing is deeply discounted and available from May 15th-Sept 30. Typical rent is $350/month/person but can be less depending on the number of employees in housing. We will house up to 6 people in this condo (2 per room), usually office staff.
Alternatively, some employees choose to live in campervans or small RVs or their cars for the season. "Van Life" is popular in the valley and quite common. We provide overnight parking, access to bathrooms, and to kitchen facilities for those who wish to park overnight at our office. It's an easy walk to Albertson's supermarket and Target.
Drivers and other staff may have access to camper, rv or van housing we provide on-site. It's not deluxe.
Employee Perks
We work hard to ensure that our staff has access to the latest river and outdoor/camping gear with pro-form pricing from many different top brands. Additionally, it is important to us that our staff is provided with sufficient training opportunities to expand their industry-related skill sets if desired.
Getting Here and Getting Around
Our headquarters is located at 180 Powderhorn Lane in Jackson WY. We recommend that you have access to a car while in Jackson. Possibly you come with a friend/co-worker and share a vehicle. Visiting the national parks and other attractions is difficult without wheels. Daily tasks like getting to and from work, grocery shopping, etc can be managed with a bicycle or e-bike. There is an extensive pathway system in the area and this is an efficient way to get around the town. Jackson also has a free public bus system that operates within the town limits.
For Fun
Jackson Hole has it all: hike, bike, climb, raft, ride, fish, camp, photograph, stargaze, dance, attend free concerts, visit national parks, and more. This is a mecca for summer seasonal workers who want to have a memorable season enjoying all the area has to offer. Our little mountain community has a weekly farmers market on Saturday and a "people's market" on Wednesdays (all kinds of goods). There is a free summer concert series, lots of restaurants, bars and nightlife.
The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is our home, and home to the last fully-intact collection of species in the lower 48. All the critters still roam free here, from grizzlies to marmots. You just have to go look for them. It's a great playboat paddle scene, blue-ribbon fishery, mountaineering, and rock-climbing mecca, river recreation from lazy paddle-boarding to class IV kayaking. Even more fun is less than a day's drive in nearby Eastern Idaho or the legendary Wind River Range.
Current Job Openings
Van Driver/Guide
This position is for someone with confident driving skills who want to spend the entire day outdoors at the river. Arrive early each morning and help the guides gather gear for the day and secure the rafts to their trailer. Drive your crew 25 miles to the river put in and get set up for the first trip.
When guests arrive help outfit them with life jackets, paddles, etc and get them launched on the river. While they are on the river you have some downtime to take a little hike or fish. When it's time you'll drive the van/trailer down to the ramp to collect the rafts and gear & guides. You'll head back to the put-in and start the process again.
This job is physical at times, helping lift and move rafts, loading the trailer, running safety during high water, and generally being on your feet.
The ideal candidate has a valid drivers license, is a careful conscientious driver without moving violations in the last two years, who is comfortable driving a larger (15 passenger type) van with a trailer. No experience is required, we will train you for the skills necessary.
CDL Bus Driver
Commercial Bus Driver CDL Free Housing Possible! Our Commercial Drivers must posses a valid CDL with both passenger and airbrake endorsement. This is a customer forward position with guest interaction. You will drive guests to and from the river multiple times each day. While guest are on the river you have free time to take a hike or read etc.
As a DOT employer we conduct a pre-employment drug screening as well as reference checks.
Friendly helpful bus drivers are often tipped by guests. Free boondocking available in our lot. Free housing in camper may be available. Driver needed May 15 through Sept. 15. A bonus is paid for completion of a full season.
Office/Customer Service
This position is never dull...you are the lifeblood of the company facilitating everything that happens at the main office. Duties include, answering the phone, making reservations, checking in guests, renting gear, selling/stocking merchandise, light housekeeping, washing gear, end of day reporting, cash management and opening and closing procedures.
Typically our office staff work four, ten hour shifts for full time work. The position is paid hourly with multiple bonuses for performance and commitment. This is a position that often requires multi-tasking and the ability to stay calm in busy stressful periods when guests are checking in for trips.
We have 3-4 staffers working together to accomplish our common goal which is great customer service. You will work closely with others and share the work load. We laugh and cry daily but always have a great time with each other. You will develop lifelong friendships with our ready made family.
We work hard but we also play hard with company sponsored parties, bowling, raft trips, BBQ's and local free concerts.
River Guide
Lewis & Clark only hires river guides with previous professional guiding experience. Our guides row or paddle both "Scenic" Float Trips and Class III whitewater raft trips. On whitewater days you'll run from 1-4 8-mile whitewater trips. On scenic float days you'll guide 1-3 13-mile trips. Must have current CPR and 1st Aid certifications. Swiftwater rescue and WFR's are encouraged, but not required. When working a full season from mid-May to mid-September a guide may run 150-200 trips or more in the summer. We operate with a small staff of only 10-12 full-time guides each summer. Great emphasis is placed on safety and customer service. The on-river experience via natural history and interpretation is key to guiding at Lewis & Clark. Guides may choose to work 3-6 days per week. If you lack either paddle-guiding or rowing skills, training will be provided. Pay is based on experience.
How to Apply
Send an email with a basic resume including job experience and pertinent skills to: lewisandclarkinfo@wyoming.com
Feel free to call with questions at 307-733-4022 (landline no messaging)
You may call either of the owners, James Peck (307) 730-4022, or Karen Youngblood (307) 730-4023 on their cell phones to ask questions if you fail to reach the office number.
Contact Info
- James Peck or Karen Youngblood
- lewisandclark@wyoming.com
- (800) 824-5375
- www.lewisandclarkriverrafting.com
