If you rest, you rust! Ready for your encore career or some simple summer fun in the mountains? If you want to work, live, or volunteer in a great place, we can help you make it happen. Check out the jobs below or get some inspiration and ideas from our Older and Bolder resources.
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You are approaching or nearing retirement. Or maybe you’ve already been through the vacation period of retirement, and now you’re feeling like getting back to doing “something”. As Baby Boomers retire and lifespans increase, more and more people are looking for their second – or third – working opportunity.…
Find a job, and then create the summer of your dreams – pack your watercolors, your camera, your binoculars. Prepare to meet people like yourself and people unlike any others.
One of the questions we’re most frequently asked by retirees considering seasonal jobs is “Will Employers Actually Consider Me?”. Would it surprise you to know that over 30% of the job seekers who use CoolWorks.com as a seasonal job-hunting resource are in this retiree demographic? Aren’t you happy you…
Working in retirement can keep you engaged in a community, give you new challenges and adventures to tackle, and—oh, yes—earn you some dough.
Find more tips in our Older and Bolder Resources section.
Lodging
North Carolina
Lodging
Montana and Wyoming
West Glacier, Montana and West Glacier, Montana, Canada
Spend An Unforgettable Summer Living & Working in Glacier National Park!
Grand Canyon, Arizona
Live. Work. Explore. as a Trail Guide/Wrangler at the Grand Canyon!
Grand Canyon, Arizona
Live. Work. Explore. as part of our Wrangler & Trail team at the Grand Canyon!
Grand Canyon, Arizona
Live. Work. Explore. as a Server Assistant at the Grand Canyon South Rim!
Non Profit
California
Resort
South Dakota
Grand Canyon, Arizona
Live. Work. Explore. as a Firefighter at Grand Canyon South Rim!
Grand Canyon, Arizona
Live. Work. Explore. as a Saute Cook at the Grand Canyon South Rim!
St. Mary, Montana and West Glacier, Montana
Culinary Management Experience? Passion for Adventure? $1,500 bonus + Completion bonus! Free lodging
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Live. Work. Explore. as an Assistant Restaurant Manager in Yellowstone National Park!
Non Profit
Alaska
Resort
California
Tour Company
Alaska
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Live. Work. Explore. as a Sous Chef at Yellowstone National Park!
East Glacier Park, Montana, St. Mary, Montana, West Glacier, Montana, and West Glacier, Montana, Canada
Retail Management Experience? Passion for Adventure?
East Glacier Park, Montana
Laundry Associates at Glacier Park Lodge!
West Glacier, Montana and West Glacier, Montana, Canada
2024 Retail Associate positions in Glacier National Park! Retention bonus included!
Lodging
Arizona
Retail
Maine
East Glacier Park, Montana, Lake McDonald, Montana, West Glacier, Montana, Canada, West Glacier, Montana, Whitefish, Montana, and more!
2024 Housekeeping positions with a view for $14/hr in Glacier! $1/hour worked completion bonus!
Moran, Wyoming
Spend your summer between the shores of Jackson Lake & the peaks of the Grand Tetons!
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Spend your summer at Yellowstone National Park! Now hiring for multiple roles!
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Live. Work. Explore. at Yellowstone National Park this summer! Entry-level positions available!
Transportation
Arizona
Resort
Washington
Glacier NP, Montana and Montana
LIVE. WORK. EXPLORE. in Glacier National Park this Summer!
Ashford, Washington
Accounting Analyst - Work within the beauty of Mount Rainier National Park
Ashford, Washington
Maintenance Manager - Rainier Guest Services - Year Round Opportunity
Paradise, Washington
Employee Dining Room Supervisor - Paradise Inn - Come cook in Rainier with a fun, tight-knit crew!
Retail
Montana and Wyoming
Resort
Wyoming
Government
Colorado
McCall, Idaho
Front Desk? Love creating Exceptional Guest Experiences? Check out this Award Winning Resort!
Seattle, Washington
Hiring an Trail Crew Leader for All Girls Crew for Youth Volunteer Vacations!
Alaska
Share the history to cruise guests as a Alaska Native Voices - Native Cultural Heritage Guide
North Rim, Arizona
Grand Canyon North Rim is NOW HIRING Retail Positions!
Haines, Alaska, Homer, Alaska, Juneau, Alaska, and Sitka, Alaska
Summer hospitality attendant in Alaska: Haines, Juneau, Sitka, Homer!
Bryce, Utah
The Lodge at Bryce Canyon is NOW HIRING Groundskeepers!
Bryce, Utah
The Lodge at Bryce Canyon is NOW HIRING Maintenance Workers!
Moran, Wyoming
Spend your summer between Jackson Lake & the Grand Tetons!
Lodging
South Dakota
Montana
Looking for a positive, hard working, handy person.
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
LIVE. WORK. EXPLORE. as Kitchen Crew in Yellowstone National Park!
Glacier NP, Montana
LIVE. WORK. EXPLORE. as a Front Desk Manager at Glacier National Park!
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
LIVE. WORK. EXPLORE. as a Cook at Yellowstone National Park!
Non Profit
Arizona, California, Texas, Virgin Islands, U.S., Washington, and more!
Lodging
Alaska
Lodging
Alaska
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
LIVE. WORK. EXPLORE. as a Housekeeping Inspector at Yellowstone National Park!
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
LIVE. WORK. EXPLORE. as a Custodian at Yellowstone National Park!
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
LIVE. WORK. EXPLORE. as a Housekeeper in Yellowstone National Park!
Sol Duc Hot Springs, Washington
Sol Duc is HIRING NOW! Take the scenic route this summer - join the Culinary team today!
Retail
Montana and Wyoming
Resort
Washington
Tour Company
Alaska
Lodging
South Dakota
Montana
Come work just a mile outside of Yellowstone National Park!
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
LIVE. WORK. EXPLORE. as a Bell Person at Yellowstone National Park!
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
LIVE. WORK. EXPLORE. as a Laundry Attendant at Yellowstone National Park!
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
LIVE. WORK. EXPLORE. as a F&B Storekeeper in Yellowstone National Park!
Lodging
Montana
Resort
Washington
Ski Resort
New Mexico
Montana
Come work just a mile outside of Yellowstone National Park!
Grand Canyon, Arizona
LIVE. WORK. EXPLORE. as an Automotive Mechanic at the Grand Canyon!
Grand Canyon, Arizona
Live. Work. Explore. as a Construction Project Coordinator at the Grand Canyon South Rim!
Grand Canyon, Arizona
Live. Work. Explore. as a Maintenance Dispatcher at the Grand Canyon South Rim!
Grand Canyon, Arizona
Live. Work. Explore. as a Mailroom Clerk at the Grand Canyon South Rim!
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Live. Work. Explore. as a Fast Food Crew Member at Yellowstone National Park!
Boone, North Carolina
Competitive pay, subsidized housing and meals Included
Grand Canyon, Arizona
Live. Work. Explore. as a Guest Service Assistant Manager at the Grand Canyon South Rim!
Arizona
Experience living at the Grand Canyon! Accepted Applicants Receive a $750.00 Sign-On Bonus! ***
Columbia Falls, Montana, East Glacier Park, Montana, Lake McDonald, Montana, West Glacier, Montana, Whitefish, Montana, and more!
2024 Front Desk positions in Glacier!
East Glacier Park, Montana
Laundry Associates at Glacier Park Lodge!
Lake McDonald, Montana, St. Mary, Montana, West Glacier, Montana, Canada, West Glacier, Montana, Whitefish, Montana, and more!
2024 Housekeeping positions with a view for $14/hr in Glacier! $1/hour worked completion bonus!
Boone, North Carolina
Competitive pay, subsidized housing and meals Included
Boone, North Carolina
Competitive pay, subsidized housing, and meals included.
Juneau, Alaska, Ketchikan, Alaska, Sitka, Alaska, and Skagway, Alaska
Stay cool this summer and work in Alaska for Summer 2024.
North Rim, Arizona
Grand Canyon North Rim is NOW HIRING Recycling/Sustainability Attendants!
North Rim, Arizona
Grand Canyon North Rim is NOW HIRING EDR Kitchen Utility Workers!
North Rim, Arizona
Grand Canyon North Rim is NOW HIRING Pantry Cooks!
North Rim, Arizona
Grand Canyon North Rim is NOW HIRING EDR Line Cooks!
Springdale, Utah
LIVE. WORK. EXPLORE. as the Operations Manager at Zion National Park! Employee Housing + Benefits!
Dubois, Wyoming
Wanted: Talented Jack/Jill of All Trades in Beautiful Wind River Country
Interior, South Dakota
Explore the deserts of the Badlands during the summer & fall!
Interior, South Dakota
Take the scenic route as a Driver at Badlands National Park
Ashford, Washington and Paradise, Washington
Maintenance Specialist / Mechanic - Electrician $25/hr to work & play at beautiful Mount Rainier!
Gardiner, Montana and Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
LIVE. WORK. EXPLORE. as a Front Desk Agent in Yellowstone National Park!
Paradise, Washington
Exec. Sous Chef - Location, location, location! In Mount Rainier National Park
Glacier NP, Montana
Spend your summer workamping at Glacier National Park as a Retail Associate/Barista!
Grand Canyon, Arizona
LIVE. WORK. EXPLORE. as a Retail Associate at Grand Canyon National Park!
Grand Canyon, Arizona
LIVE. WORK. EXPLORE. as a Fire Alarm Technician at the Grand Canyon South Rim!
East Glacier Park, Montana
Front Desk Manager at Glacier Park Lodge!
Forks, Washington
Join our team at Olympic National Park - employee housing, recreational activities, and discounts!
Juneau, Alaska
Enjoy incredible Alaska working as a Tour Representative in beautiful Juneau, Alaska this summer!
Boone, North Carolina
Come and cruise the mountains in a positive and uplifting community.
Big Bend National Park, Texas
Big Bend National Park is NOW HIRING Housekeepers!
North Rim, Arizona
Grand Canyon North Rim is NOW HIRING Kitchen Stewards!
North Rim, Arizona
Grand Canyon North Rim is NOW HIRING Food and Beverage Data Recorders
Port Angeles, Washington
Spend your summer on the shores of Lake Crescent in the heart of Olympic National Park!
Indian Lake, New York
Explore the Adirondacks of New York State co-leading Teen Adventures through the wilderness.
East Glacier Park, Montana, West Glacier, Montana, and West Glacier, Montana, Canada
Spend your summer with a beautiful view of Glacier National Park!
West Glacier, Montana and West Glacier, Montana, Canada
Love working with your hands? Join our team in Glacier!
Grand Canyon, Arizona
LIVE. WORK. EXPLORE. as a Restaurant Server at the Grand Canyon!
Sol Duc Hot Springs, Washington
Join our Culinary Team Today! The Sun is Waiting and so is Your Job at Olympic!
Cazadero, California
Help Promote Wisdom at Buddhist Publisher in Northern California!
Cazadero, California
Make Buddhist books! Help preserve the Buddhist teachings as a Book Binder at Buddhist Center in CA
Big Bend National Park, Texas
Big Bend National Park is NOW HIRING Kitchen Porters! RV spots available!
Big Bend National Park, Texas
Big Bend National Park is NOW HIRING Bartenders!
Big Bend National Park, Texas
Big Bend National Park is NOW HIRING General Utility Workers!
Big Bend National Park, Texas
Big Bend National Park is NOW HIRING Cooks!
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