Yellowstone National Park Lodges
Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Horse Department team in Yellowstone National Park!
Are you enthusiastic about horses, hospitality, people, and beautiful places? By working at Yellowstone National Park, you will get all four! You will play a vital role in providing services to enhance our guests’ experiences through guided tours! We’re hiring Trail Crew Members and a Trail Crew Lead to Live. Work. Explore. this summer!
Job Summary:
The positions we are look involves evaluating horse trails, corrals, and facilities for safety issues and reporting deficiencies to management. Responsibilities include the care and maintenance of horses, mules, equipment, and tools, while adhering to company safety guidelines and ensuring environmentally friendly trail maintenance.
The Details:
Position Type: Seasonal
Season Dates: May 2025 – September 2025
Pay:$19.00-20.00/hour
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days/per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)
Why Yellowstone National Park?
We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire in Yellowstone, and proud stewards of the park.
Life in Yellowstone:
- Employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style) provided at low cost
- Free on-site laundry facility, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth), and utilities included
- No Wyoming state taxes deducted from your paycheck
- A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
- Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!
Benefits:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Learning and Development Program
Perks:
- Free Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Park pass
- Employee Recreation Program (recreation centers, athletics, gear rentals, seminars, van trips, hiking, and more)
- Access to discounted services at Yellowstone Medical Clinics operated by STGi
- Employee discounts at local gateway communities
- Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
- $350 Referral Bonus Program
- The adventure of a lifetime!
Responsibilities:
Trail Crew Lead – $20.00
- Responsible for evaluating assigned horse trails, corrals and facilities for unsafe conditions and reporting any deficiencies to corral management.
- Responsible for providing functional guidance to the Horse Trail Maintenance Crew. Assigned duties include repair, rehabilitation and maintenance of assigned horse trails, corrals and facilities.
- Responsible for the care, maintenance, and security of assigned horses, mules, equipment and tools.
- Responsible for maintaining assigned trails and corrals in a safe environmentally friendly manner.
- Interacts with Horse Department Manager, Head Wranglers, and NPS personnel to maintain assigned trails in optimal condition.
- Responsible for training assigned employees in trail maintenance techniques and mule packing techniques.
Trail Crew Member – $19.00
- Responsible for evaluating assigned horse trails, corrals and facilities for unsafe conditions and reporting any deficiencies to Trails Crew Lead and corral management.
- Responsible for the care, maintenance, and security of assigned horses, mules, equipment and tools.
- Responsible for understanding and following all company safety guidelines.
- Maintains assigned horse trails in a safe and environmentally friendly manner.
Qualifications:
- Advanced horsemanship and packing skills.
- Limited experience in low impact resource development is helpful.
- Hand tool safety, proficient in the use of hand tools and chainsaws.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge of Yellowstone facilities and services.
- Knowledge of Company and Department policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of heavy equipment operation.
Physical Requirements include:
- Must weigh 240 pounds or less for wranglers, lead wranglers, trail crew and 280 pounds or less for stagecoach/teams-wagon drivers.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds.
- Must be able to mount and dismount horse without assistance.
- Must be able to work in a high-altitude environment.
- Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel and reach for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to speak and project voice for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to work outdoors in variable weather (including rain, sleet, snow, direct sunlight, high winds, and temperatures ranging from 0 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
- Must be able to work with large, domestic animals in a corral/ranch setting and capable of riding horses up to 12 hours a day.
- Must be able to use chemicals for cleaning or animal care.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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