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Centrally located between Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks near the banks of the Snake River, Flagg Ranch Resort is the oldest continually operated resort in upper Jackson Hole. The resort operates visitor services (including restaurant, grocery, gift shop and gas station), adventure trips and tours, log cabin lodging, camping and RV sites for the National Park Service. Summer jobs are available in all areas of the hospitality field, including campground attendants, dorm & recreation hall attendants, drivers, food & beverage staff, hotel and guest service staff, maintenance, office administration, retail and security. 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 $7.15/hour), room and board is provided for a nominal fee 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!). Other benefits include an employee recreation hall, Internet access and 20% off all gift shop and grocery store purchases. 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.

• If you are someone who loves people, loves working with people, willing to learn, flexible enough and willing to help out anywhere and anytime, and are enthusiastic and excited about other people enjoying their vacation, Flagg Ranch Resort has some great working options for you!

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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. Every spring and fall, a tight-knit community of seasonal 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 spring conference season runs from April 1st through June 15th; the fall term runs from September 1st through November 5th; and opportunities for extended employment and increased responsibility may also become available during your work term. 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. Now accepting applications for the fall term through August 1st. www.stanfordsierra.com

• 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.

Experience what Pure Tahoe Fun is all about! Located between mountain peaks and the northern shoreline of Lake Tahoe, Incline Village General Improvement District (IVGID) provides utility and recreational services for the Incline Village & Crystal Bay communities. Recreational features include two 18-hole golf courses, a tennis complex, skateboard park, private beaches, parks and a recreation center complete with Olympic-size swimming pool, gym, fitness and weight area. Summer employment opportunities include day camp leaders, lifeguards, food & beverage staff, grounds keepers, carts crew, Marshals and more. Those who possess a good work ethic, enjoy the outdoors and are customer-service focused will enjoy their first-name basis, mountain experience. If snow is your passion, Diamond Peak Ski Resort has winter employment opportunities available each ski season, from December through April. Explore current openings, benefits and apply online.

• As a seasonal employee with Incline Village GID, you'll be providing great customer service to guests while enjoying a multitude of recreational opportunities in the surrounding area.

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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 September 7th. Job opportunities include summer program attendants, food and beverage members, and housekeeping, 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! www.skiwinterpark.com

• 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.

Live. Work. Play. Here.
Experience the Power of Four with Aspen Skiing Company: Snowmass, with its abundance of terrain for any level of skier or snowboarder and the brand new Treehouse Kids' Adventure Center. Aspen Mountain and its double-black and tree runs. Aspen Highlands, the locals favorite and home to Highland Bowl, the ultimate ski/snowboarding experience. And Buttermilk, one of North America's best family learning centers and host of the ESPN Winter X Games through 2010. Four mountains means winter-jobs-a-plenty, including opportunities in the ski and snowboard school, snowcats, snowmaking, food & beverage, retail and rental, lift attendants, and childcare attendants. In addition to a competitive wage and an end-of-season bonus in certain departments, benefits include a free four-mountain ski pass (including tickets to six neighboring resorts), complimentary skiing and snowboarding clinics, an affordable health plan, and a variety of discounts to on-mountain restaurants and award winning D&E/Four Mountain Sports Shops. Preference is given to those who can stay through the entire season and, of course, have a passion for excellence in customer service efforts. Explore current job openings and apply online at www.aspensnowmass.com/jobs.

• Why not work for one of the best? Aspen Skiing Company has been recently named one of Outside Magazine's top ten Best Places to Work in 2008.

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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, maintenance and garden 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! www.eomega.org

• 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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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 uniquely memorable vacation at the renowned Furnace Creek Inn & Ranch Resort in Death Valley National Park, 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? Find a seasonal, summer or year-round job at national parks, state parks, conference centers and resorts across the United States, including:

Bryce & Zion (Utah)
Crater Lake (Oregon)
Death Valley NP (California)
Grand Canyon South Rim (Arizona)
Mount Rushmore (South Dakota)
Rocky Mountain NP (Colorado)
Yellowstone (Wyoming)

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Australia & New Zealand Work & Travel Jobs

InterExchange Work & Travel Jobs in Australia and New Zealand. Experience life in a new country while earning money. Travel to exciting destinations and actively participate in the local country.

Get the most out of your Australian Working Adventure: live, work and travel in Australia for up to one year. You decide when to work, when to travel and where to go. Job referrals are provided by a full-service employment agency. Housing assistance and recommendations, sightseeing tours, orientation and social and cultural activities included. Optional programs include a surf camp, horseback riding and scuba diving.

Work and Travel New Zealand Jobs are available in hotels, lodges, resorts, tourism operators, cafés and restaurants for up to one year. Includes a five-day orientation that introduces you to New Zealand's customs and culture, the hospitality industry and helps you set up a banking account. Private and shared housing is available.

• 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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