June - August 2019 • Yellowstone National Park, WY
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
It is a once in a lifetime experience to live and work in a national park and it will absolutely change your life for the better!
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Housekeeping Staff
May - August 2019 • Bozeman, MT
What I liked
The experience and the people were absolutely amazing!
What I wish was different
Nothing, I honestly wouldn't change a thing.
Advice
Be prepared to create long lasting friendships and an exposure to one of the world's beautiful jems from the nature aspect.
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Busser
May - August 2019 • Grand Canyon, AZ
What I liked
The people I met from around the world and the fast passed environment with the view of the Canyon
What I wish was different
More hours given to me
Advice
Show up ready to do any work
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assistant housekeeping manager
April - October 2019 • Yellowstone National Park, WY
What I liked
Love being outdoors on a daily basis
What I wish was different
The pay and food need to be improved tremendously.
Advice
Be prepared for internet service and working very hard. Not an easy job
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Pantry
May - August 2019 • Yellowstone National Park, WY
What I liked
That it was in a unique area and was a very unique experience. They also provided housing for workers and planned outside activities for workers to attend.
What I wish was different
Sometimes I worked very long work days.
Advice
Go with the flow and have fun.
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Campground Attendant
June - September 2019 • Yellowstone National Park, WY
What I liked
Amazing location, my coworkers and department were the best in the park, good hours and good management.
What I wish was different
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Parking lot Attendant
May - August 2019 • Keystone, SD
What I liked
The ability to work during the week and explorer and enjoy the surrounding area on the weekend more like a vacation.
What I wish was different
Higher pay
Advice
Never judge where you work, know that you got a job and that you will do your very best and then some to accomplish its tasks for you
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Wrangler
May - August 2019 • Yellowstone National Park, WY
What I liked
The experience working in Yellowstone was amazing.
What I wish was different
It was very far from my family and friends.
Advice
It was the best thing I’ve done in my career. It helped me grow as a person and gave me valuable life experiences.
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Server
May - August 2021 • Yellowstone National Park, WY
What I liked
Location, work environment.
What I wish was different
I worked a lot of overtime, pay was low, managers inexperienced.
Advice
Do not do this job if you do not like the outdoors.
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Hotel Guest Service Agent
May - August 2018 • Yellowstone National Park, WY
What I liked
I loved having the opportunity to meet new people and also have the chance to help guests and potentially positively impact their vacation experience.
What I wish was different
This position is not my favorite and I am striving to be hired for a security position next summer. Due to the recommendations my managers gave I will hopefully be given that job.
Advice
If you are looking for a job in this field of work it is not about the money, it is about the experience.
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Kitchen Crew in Yellowstone
May - August 2019 • Yellowstone National Park, WY
What I liked
I loved the community. Everyone who I worked and lived with out there, had the same passions and the same mindset. We all loved to hike, travel, and camp and it made for a pretty cool environment. Starting work at 4am and then hiking after my shift late into the night was one of the best things.
What I wish was different
Because it was such a small community, everyone knew everything. They became my family, however because of that, I felt like I couldn't keep a lot of things to myself. I wish there was more privacy within the community but nonetheless, it was amazing.
Advice
Take every opportunity to hike, camp, or stay up late to hang out with friends. You won't always be in Yellowstone so do your best to take in every chance you get! I left Yellowstone and my coworkers with no regrets because I took the time to get to know the people and the land around me.
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Restaurant Manager Intern
May - August 2019 • Yellowstone National Park, WY
What I liked
My favorite part about this job was being able to work and live in a National park. I got to work next to people I have created life long relationships with and explore the Park with them on our off time. I would not trade the experience for anything else and I could see myself going back one day for another season.
What I wish was different
The only complain I would have would be that, we would be short-staffed at points and many people would be overworked and to exhausted to go out and explore and do some cool hikes after 12 + hour shifts.
Advice
You are living and working next to people from all around the U.S and the world (because a lot of international students come to work here) and you need to remember to be kind to everyone because you don't know them, their story or their background. Be open to new friendships, like some you would never think you'd have back home and don't forget to enjoy the natural beauty of being in a National Park.
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Dining Room Host/Hostess
June - August 2017 • Yellowstone National Park, WY
What I liked
I loved living in a national park and getting to explore and hike on my days off.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have taken more advantage of the employee events that they coordinated.
Advice
I would advise someone to go in open minded to meeting and befriending all different types of people from all different walks of life.
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Bridge Bay Marina Cashier
May - August 2018 • Yellowstone National Park, WY
What I liked
Working in a national park is an experience I would suggest to anyone. I was able to live and work with people from all over the world and do the things I love everyday. For three months straight I saw some sort of wildlife everyday whether it was a buffalo or bear. Yellowstone National Park is an ever changing place and I saw first hand the life it has to offer. I was able to spend my weekends hiking and exploring the great outdoors. I loved being able to explore new places, learn new things, and meet new people. It was an experience I will never forget and I hope to go back next year!
What I wish was different
I wish that the living situation would have been a little nicer as it was dorms, but they were quality dorms for the experience.
Advice
Go on an adventure, take a chance! I went into this experience not sure what to expect as I didn't have any friends going with me and I was giving up my summer at home. It was so worth it! I met so many new people and went on countless adventures that created memories to last a lifetime.
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Housekeeping Staff
June - August 2018 • Yellowstone National Park, WY
What I liked
An excellent opportunity to experience the unique beauty of Yellowstone National Park and meet people from all over the world.
What I wish was different
The pay is relatively low, but you don't have to worry about living costs. Living costs automatically come out of your pay check.
Advice
Go for it! The experiences and the Independence are worth the low pay.
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Chef
May - August 2018 • Yellowstone National Park, WY
What I liked
The opportunity to live in a national park and the connections with coworkers I made. On our weekends we would hike and backpack up mountains, go white water rafting, and ride horses all day.
What I wish was different
I would have stayed longer.
Advice
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Housekeeping
June - August 2018 • Yellowstone National Park, WY
What I liked
I got to work my way up to more of a leadership position, but even better I was told by my manager that if I were to come back next summer, I am almost guaranteed management position. What's even better than this is I got to work in the most beautiful place in the world, meet the most incredibly people in the world, and have the most incredible experiences in the world.
What I wish was different
Unspoken
Advice
Take every amazing opportunity that comes your way, even if it's scary.
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Hotel Front Desk Clerk
May - August 2018 • Zion National Park, UT
What I liked
I loved the team, having the ability to live with your cowokers molds you into the a very tight-knit community.
What I wish was different
I wish it was not as hot, but that I can not change. We are living in a desert and I knew that going in.
Advice
Hike.Hike.Hike.
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Lodging intern
May - August 2018 • Yellowstone National Park, WY
What I liked
Great people in a great place. I learned a lot in a beautiful location.
What I wish was different
N/a
Advice
It’s a lot of work! These hotels are constantly busy!
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Server
June - September 2018 • Yellowstone National Park, WY
What I liked
All of the employees were excited to be in Yellowstone for the summer so the atmosphere of the workspace was great. Being located in the park was also a huge perk.
