Looking to apply for spring/summer 1st time seasonal worker.

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Permalink Reply by janice ball on September 7, 2009 at 4:38pm

hi all i too, am looking for my first gig, from all the readings i done so far it seems yellowstone is good place, are there any certain areas that might be better or worst for a rookie??? looking for all advice i can get... i think there are alot of helpful people of this site, i can't wait to get out meet some one day thanks

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Permalink Reply by Rachelle on September 7, 2009 at 5:48pm

Are you looking at Food and Bev, Hospitality, Retail or something else? I can only speak for Housekeeping at Old Faithful Lodge. I thought it was a great first job that taught me a lot of responsibility. I cleaned 16 rooms a day and averaged around 10 due outs and the rest occupieds. I also worked with a GREAT group of people who were very nice and helpful. However, I think I will try retail next year because I do prefer that. But I did have a great time. Good luck!

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Permalink Reply by Jeff R on September 11, 2009 at 4:49pm

Hey John I talked to personel at Aramark in Denali and they will start taking Apps in Nov They run alot of props up there, you will have a better chance of transfer if the job isn't working out I did it once myself while working in the Chalets

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Permalink Reply by John D on September 13, 2009 at 9:23am

Thanks for the info Jeff. I'm thinking of using Yellowstone as a starting point and eventually working my way north to Alaska.

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Permalink Reply by akscootr on September 11, 2009 at 9:11pm

You may want to look at Jackson, Wy. It is close to Yellowstone and the Tetons, which are spectacular. It is also near the Gros Ventre, Jedediah Smith Wilderness, and many other lesser-known (but no less beautiful) wilderness areas. The economy in Jackson is good although cost of living can be a bit high. The town itself is exciting and dynamic; If I were not in Alaska it would be my on my short list of places to live.... it is busy both summer and winter.
Working in Yellowstone is awesome because of all the great people you will meet from all over the world but beware the pay scale. My better-paid friends made 450 every two weeks so plan your finances accordingly (servers and bartenders do much better than average though). It would be a good idea to pay off those credit cards and lose the car payments, for example....
Save your $$$ at the beginning of the season and you will have options if you are concerned about getting "stuck" in a bad job. Good luck.... :0) Ask away if you have any more questions....

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Permalink Reply by John D on September 13, 2009 at 9:35am

I will definitely look into the places you mentioned. Your friends that made $450 every 2 weeks, they were working full time? Were they paying room and board out of their paycheck? Was that for Xanterra? I currently work in the maintenance field and I plan sticking with maintenance with my seasonal work.

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Permalink Reply by Drew on September 13, 2009 at 6:04pm

I worked for Xanterra at Yellowstone and as a cook that is about what I made ($450 every two weeks) working full-time after taxes and the room and board deduction (net take home pay).

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Permalink Reply by Rachelle on September 13, 2009 at 8:46pm

I made about $300 working 62 hours every 2 weeks (I believe). Not a fantastic paycheck but I loved the area. I would take waking up to bison outside my door any day. The memories are worth more than the cash. Good Luck!

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Permalink Reply by Rachelle on September 13, 2009 at 8:49pm

By the way, the paycheck includes housing and food deduction.

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Permalink Reply by Julie on September 15, 2009 at 6:45am

I worked at the Pahaska Tepee Resort this summer, and it was the best time of my life. Pretty sad about being back home. The owners are the nicest people ever, and it is beautiful there.

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Permalink Reply by John D on September 15, 2009 at 11:16am

Julie, I checked out their website. I think I am steering away from Xanterra. Think the smaller "mom and pop" type place will suit me better. Thanks for the info!

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