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CALIFORNIA JOBS more

Tucked between Desolation Wilderness and Fallen Leaf Lake in South Lake Tahoe, California, Stanford Sierra Conference Center provides all-inclusive lodging and meeting facilities for conferences, business retreats and social events. Each spring and fall, a tight-knit community of hospitality staff members is formed who take pride in a job well done. Most first-year seasonal staff will spend their time working in housekeeping, the dining room and/or exclusively in the kitchen; however, specialized and management positions are also available. Beyond the rewards of working and playing in a beautiful mountain setting, you'll earn an hourly wage, live in rustic cabins, indulge in delicious and healthy food, and have full use of the recreational facilities. The upcoming fall conference season runs from early September through mid-November; opportunities for extended employment and increased responsibility may also become available during your work term. The fall application deadline is August 8th (applications accepted until all positions are filled).

• Self-motivated, hardworking, and reliable people who have an excellent sense of professionalism, a warm personality and a high level of maturity will thrive at Stanford Sierra. The staff comes from all walks of life—college students, professionals between jobs, experienced workers in the service industry, travelers or people taking time off.

With an annual average of 450 inches of snow, an abundance of Tahoe sunshine and 4,000 acres of skiable terrain, Squaw Valley USA provides a mountain for adventure. Blending a valuable work experience with fun and recreation, Squaw has hundreds of winter job opportunities—from ski instructors and lift operators to rental tech and guest service staff. Flexible hours, competitive wages and the benefits alone (a free ski pass, lessons and discounts galore) make this a great way to spend a season at one of the most talked about and sought after in the U.S. The winter season traditionally opens the Friday before Thanksgiving and operates through the middle of May (unless Mother Nature provides an abundance of snow). It's always best to visit the personnel office in person or attend their annual job fair to land the perfect winter job; however, if you won't be in the Tahoe area, either fill out the online application, call (530) 581-7112 or email personnel@squaw.com for an employment brochure.

• This summer or winter why not blend a working experience filled with fun, recreation, new friendships and personal achievement. Family-owned and operated Squaw Valley USA is a special place, difficult to experience without falling under its spell!

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Had enough of the cold and want to enjoy the warmth of summer? Winter Park Resort is not just for skiing. With more than a hundred miles of hiking and biking trails, you can unleash your summer warrior in the great outdoors! Summer at the resort brings all sorts of attractions to keep the young and young at heart entertained, including the Leaps & Bounds Bungee, GyroEXTREME, Colorado's longest Alpine Slide, the Amaze'n Human Maze, and the Zephyr Express chairlift, which carries mountain bikers, hikers and view-seekers atop Winter Park Mountain. With plenty of outdoor fun, the resort is now recruiting an energized team of people to work from June 1st through Labor Day. Job opportunities include program attendants, food and beverage staff, housekeeping, special events and catering, facilities, and maintenance staff. But it's not all work. You'll have an abundance of time to play in the great outdoors: fishing, rock climbing, 4X4 off roading, golfing, road biking, white water rafting, horseback riding, camping, hunting, hiking, mountain biking, sailing, photography and plenty of music festivals and concerts to enjoy with new friends. Make your dream of living in the mountains come true by exploring all the opportunities!

• Get a job. Make your dream of living in the mountains come true. Some call it a career opportunity—Winter Park Resort calls it a lifestyle opportunity. Now recruiting for summer jobs.

Are you looking to spend an unforgettable summer in the mountains while spending your working time providing exceptional service to guests? Located in a European-style resort community with world-renowned golf courses in Colorado's Vail Valley, Beaver Creek Resort hires over 2,000 seasonal summer employees! Whether working behind-the-scenes or where the action is, you have the opportunity to work with the golf team (attendants, greens staff, pro shop, ranger and interns), in guest and hospitality services, housekeeping, lodging properties, food and beverage, summer lift operations, maintenance or as a pool attendant, horticulturist or massage therapist from May 1st through October 31st. Wages range from $10-$13/hour, with benefits that include complimentary golfing for golf staff, housing options, various health insurance plans, and resort-wide meal, lodging and retail discounts. During time off, experience mountain life at its best: hike, mountain bike, raft, camp, rock climb or enjoy free outdoor concerts and the great local nightlife scene. A searchable database of current employment opportunities is available online at www.skibeavercreek.jobs.

• With everything from local hangouts where everyone knows your name to an active nightlife, Beaver Creek offers employees a personal, hometown environment in the comforts of a spectacular resort community.

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As part of the dynamic ROW adventure travel company, River Dance Lodge is one of Idaho's newest outdoor adventure resorts. With hand-crafted log cabins and Mediterranean-style cuisine served up at the Café, its location along the banks of the Clearwater River make it the perfect spot for those who want to blend the great outdoors with a family-run and healthy lifestyle work environment. Current job openings include a Chef (with management experience to run the kitchen and refine the menu), Line Cooks, Servers (bring your class act, smile and a positive energy!), Housekeepers (either experienced or those who want to work and learn), and a Groundskeeper/Gardener (to take care of this 5-acre riverside resort). Positions can begin as early as mid-April to mid-May and continue on through to late summer or early fall, with negotiable end dates. Benefits include a competitive wage, bunk-style housing, one meal per shift worked, complimentary outdoor trips, use of outdoor gear, and numerous training and leadership opportunities. If you have an understanding of quality guest service, high energy, a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and ready to wear several work hats, email your cover letter and resume to Peter Grubb or fill out the online application.

• Do you live and promote a healthy outdoor lifestyle? River Dance Lodge is looking for outstanding, quality-driven hospitality and guest service staff members who enjoy working and playing together in this outdoor paradise.

MAINE JOBS more

Spectacularly located on Maine's Blue Hill Peninsula, Oakland House Seaside Resort overlooks East Penobscot Bay, a sprinkling of spruce spiked islands, a lighthouse, and the Camden Hills across the Bay. The area is rural, yet populated by an interesting mix of fishermen's families, farmers, diplomats, writers and creative people from all walks of life. No matter the position, the seasonal staff team are there to make guests feel welcome in a family-style atmosphere. Positions include waitstaff, culinary staff (sous chef, pastry chef, line cooks, bakery assistant, prep cook and breakfast cook), front office/hospitality staff assistants, housekeepers, guest attendants, maintenance/grounds assistants and gardening/horticulture internships. Culinary internships with the seasoned executive chef are sought after positions. Interns will create 5-course dinners emphasizing the use of locally harvested seafood and meats along with produce from the gardens. Positions begin in late April to early June, with staggered completion dates through the end of October, with a few into November. The pay varies, and onsite room and board is available for a weekly fee of $70. Foreign applicants are only hired through programs that conduct in-person interviews abroad; information and applications for U.S. citizens can be obtained online.

• With 50 acres, a half-mile oceanfront and lake beach, Oakland House Seaside Resort has much to offer. Hospitality/resort positions available for the season of 2008.

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Rising from the plains of northwest Montana and southern Alberta, the jagged peaks of the Rocky Mountains make up the heart of Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. This serves as the backdrop for seasonal employees at Glacier Park, Inc., who have the opportunity to work in one of seven historic hotels, seven restaurants, five retail gift shops, a pro golf shop, four camp stores, or lead interpretative tours on 1930s red buses. Whether you choose to work as a cook, sous chef, waiter, bellhop, housekeeper, accounting clerk, guest services agent, tour driver or with the management team, Glacier Park is a great place to begin or enhance your hospitality career. Hourly positions pay between $6.25 and $12.50 per hour. Room and board is available for $11/day and includes housing, three meals a day, laundry and Internet access. Management positions are compensated with a monthly salary, complimentary room and board and are eligible for monthly bonuses. Seasonal employment opportunities begin in May, June or July with positions ending in September. Candidates who apply before May 15, 2008 will have the best opportunity for the job of their choice. Final deadline for the 2008 summer season is August 1, 2008. If you truly understand the value of customer service and teamwork, with a love of the great outdoors, Glacier Park Inc. needs you!

• Amidst the tall peaks and deep valleys of North America's Alps, you will experience a summer of adventure and fun that you will never forget. Enjoy a rewarding hospitality job with Glacier Park Inc. and explore the great outdoors on your day's off.

NEW HAMPSHIRE JOBS more

Found on the rocky, wind-swept Isles of Shoals off the coast of Rye, New Hampshire, Star Island has been providing individuals and families with a welcome respite from their busy mainland lives. Summer conferences focusing on art, music, natural history, world affairs and spirituality provide spiritual renewal and personal growth. A community of interesting, talented and hard working individuals—known as Pelicans—come to the island each summer and provides all the hospitality and maintenance services for guests and programs. Whether that job involves providing direct services to conferees (such as making beds, cooking food or working at the front desk) or serving on a support crew (such as repairing trucks, painting buildings, or running the generators), the powerful Pelican community that arises each summer is an outgrowth of common goals, hard work, and mutual support. Staff members also serve as firefighters and evacuators; the ability to respond at any time, day or night! Employment is available from mid-June through mid-September; residency on the island is required six days/week. Benefits include an hourly wage, plus room and board. For more information, detailed job descriptions and application materials, visit www.starisland.org, email office@starisland.org or call 603.430.6272. (take an aerial tour)

• Interested in working and living on an island this summer? Recommended by Yankee Magazine as one of the top ten summer jobs in New England, Star Island Pelicans have the opportunity to learn more about the hospitality industry while reaping the rewards of an island community.

NEW YORK JOBS

A season at the Omega Institute offers a unique opportunity for hard work, personal growth, spiritual exploration, community building and transforming lives. Each year 400 staff members with diverse backgrounds join Omega to work and grow alongside like-minded people. The work itself is basic and rudimentary (from the FoodWorks program to administration, guest services, housekeeping and maintenance staff); however, the real draw is participation in a stimulating collection of classes, gatherings, and special events with topics that include Holistic Studies Programs (bodywork, yoga, tai chi, chakra meditations), Life Skills Workshops (reiki training, astrology, communing with music, zen and creativity) and Strategies in Conscious Living (vision quests, coaching, celtic shamanism, psychic development). Benefits also include a small stipend, housing in the dorms or tents, wholesome meals and access to campus facilities, concerts and dances. Positions are available from April through October (for the entire season or for a minimum of seven weeks). If you are creative, enthusiastic, responsible, willing to learn and are seeking ways to make our world more healthy and humane, consider joining the Omega team!

• Are you interested in learning how food can bring health and healing to individuals and our world? The Omega FoodWorks team staffs the kitchen, the dining hall and the Omega Café using high-quality products and garden fresh produce to serve more than 14,000 guests each season.

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Blend an organic and outdoor lifestyle with a small resort in Oregon! Located just six miles from Crater Lake National Park in the small ranching and tourist town of Fort Klamath, Jo's Motel offers guest suites and cabins, a campground, RV park and an organic grocery and deli on this 3-acre property. A team of cheerful, efficient, hardworking and guest-oriented summer employees are needed to assist with all areas of operation. Over the 40-hour, 5-day workweek, you will rotate through housekeeping/laundry, grocery/deli and groundskeeping, with some overtime available or even necessary. Positions start between mid-May and mid-June and continue through Labor Day into late October, with the opportunity for year-round employment. Compensation includes $8.50/hour, one complimentary deli meal per shift, discounts in the store/deli and use of all guest facilities. Bunkhouse-style housing is provided for singles, with shared kitchen and bath, utilities and weekly housekeeping; or RV sites for couples. The housing fee of $40 per week will be reimbursed upon successful completion of time commitment. If you'd like to enjoy an international, thoughtful, and appreciative clientele in a casual, organically-focused resort surrounded by Cascade Mountain wilderness, call Robin or Jim at 541.381.2234 for a brief conversation (international applicants can send an email).

• Backpacking, hiking, fishing and picnicking at Crater Lake. Philosophical conversations. Exposure to people from all around the world. Darn good organic food. These are just a few of the experiences found for summer staffers at Jo's Motel.

Mt. Bachelor is nestled in the high desert of the Central Cascades near Bend, where winter and summer collide in an explosion of exciting activities. From skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, dogsledding (with four different terrain parks and an Olympic-size super pipe) to fishing, golfing, rafting, rock climbing and mountain biking, there is always something adventurous to do. With a staff of over 850 team members working at the resort, Mt. Bachelor is looking for reliable staff who are enthusiastic and like to have fun while they work. Winter season job openings include lodge services attendant, lift operators, ski school, cashiers, daycare, parking attendants, cooks and kitchen staff, retail associates and reservationists. Most positions run from approximately mid-November through April. Benefits include complimentary skiing/riding and tubing, ski/ride lessons, ski exchange with POWDR Corp. resorts (Alpine, Boreal, Park City, Soda Springs and Ski Las Vegas), food and retail discounts and employee activities and events. Applications can be found online; in-person interviews are required.

UTAH JOBS more

Real Town. Incredible Mountains. Amazing People.
Located in an outdoor setting of aspen trees and blue sky, Park City Mountain Resort offers more than just a winter ski resort. In the summer, the resort transforms to an outdoor thrill-seekers paradise! The resort has four Alpine Slides, a Zip Rider, Climbing Wall, one of the first Alpine Coasters, and many other activities. The summer season generally runs from the end of May through beginning of September, with jobs that include Alpine Operators, Coaster Operators, and Food and Beverage staff. Along with unlimited access to all rides and attractions, the resort offers good pay and great employee benefits. Park City Mountain Resort is a great place to spend your summer. Applications are available online.

• Whether working as an Alpine Operator, Alpine Coaster Operator, or with the Food & Beverage Team, summer seasonal staff members with Park City Mountain Resort can enjoy an abundant selection of hiking and biking trails to satisfy all desires.

WYOMING JOBS more

Centrally located between Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks near the banks of the Snake River, Flagg Ranch Resort operates visitor services, log cabin lodging, camping, and RV sites for the National Park Service. Summer jobs are available in all areas of hospitality management—from campground attendants, tour drivers and office staff to housekeeping, waitstaff and maintenance workers. The work season runs from mid-May through mid-October, with first consideration given to those with the longest available time to work. In addition to an hourly wage (generally starting at $6.75 per hour), room and board is provided for a nominal cost deducted from your paycheck. The resort also has a limited number of full hookup sites for seasonal staff with their own trailers or motor homes (pets are allowed with this option!). Applicants must be at least 18 years of age; those who have retail, food service or hotel experience and have a genuine desire to work with the public are preferred.

• Looking for a unique summer job in the hospitality field? Located between Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park, Flagg Ranch Resort has plenty of working options to choose from.

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XANTERRA PARKS & RESORTS—BEAUTIFUL PLACES ON EARTH®
Xanterra Parks & Resorts is the country's largest environmentally focused park and resort management company operating in over twenty destinations across the US. Whether guests are seeking a once-in-a-lifetime experience at the Phantom Ranch, located on the floor of the Grand Canyon, or a luxurious spa vacation at the renowned Silverado Resort in Napa Valley, California, they can be assured of professionally managed hotels, restaurants and retail shops. Xanterra focuses on providing extraordinary guest service, and jobs at each destination have the same emphasis in mind. Seasonal job opportunities exist mainly during the summer months, with hospitality and guest service openings in food and beverage, front desk/reservations, maintenance, accounting and administration, recreation and much more. Xanterra offers a one-of-a-kind experience in some of the country's most beautiful locations along with a competitive compensation and benefits packages designed for both seasonal and year-round employees. If you are ready to meet new people, learn new skills and begin your new lifestyle of adventure, discovery, work and play, explore Xanterra Parks & Resorts.

• Did you know Yellowstone National Park hires over 3,000 seasonal employees each summer? This is just one of the many unique locations you can work at with Xanterra Parks & Resorts.

WORK IN FRANCE • INTERN IN NEW ZEALAND more

Picture yourself working in a small café in the south of France, and spending your free time on breathtaking beaches along the deep blue Mediterranean Sea. Or perhaps you would prefer to train in the hotel and tourism industry at a resort in adventurous New Zealand, with easy access to bungee jumping, trekking and sea kayaking? InterExchange has paid hotel and restaurant placements in hotels, restaurants or tourism jobs in France and New Zealand. Placements are selected to match your interests and qualifications. Immerse yourself in a new culture as you gain international work experience in resorts and restaurants. The Work & Travel France Program offers three-month job assignments in Paris, the Pyrenees Mountains and the French Riviera, with hospitality positions including waitstaff, bartenders, chambermaids, receptionists, kitchen assistants and golf club groundskeepers. The Intern in New Zealand Program places you in 3 to 6 month hospitality internships in the beautiful mountain alpine environment of Queenstown, New Zealand. Interns typically work in hotels, lodges, resorts, cafés and restaurants. Internships are available year-round; housing options and wages vary with each placement.

• The InterExchange Working Abroad program also features work & travel, volunteer, language school, English teaching and au pair abroad opportunities in locations throughout the world.

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Ready to make a splash in New York City this summer? Guaranteed to keep you in top physical condition while helping keep millions of New Yorker's safe, 1,200 NYC Parks & Recreation Lifeguards are needed at seven beaches and 53 outdoor pool facilities in the five boroughs. To see if you're whistle worthy, check out testing sites, dates and times at www.nyc.gov/parks.

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