| Working
at National Parks for retirees
Getting a job at a
National Park can be a very
realistic way to defray some of your costs while living and
enjoying the sights at beautiful locations around America.
Most of the jobs are basic to the hospitality industry: waiter,
bartender, front desk clerk, etc. There are also some
behind the scenes jobs such as inventory clerk.
Keep in mind that if
you actually work for the National Park Service you will be
applying for a federal government job. You may also be able
to work at National Parks by applying for jobs with companies that
provide services to the NPS. And, you can work as an NPS
Volunteer, where your only pay is free housing, most commonly
parking space for your RV at no charge.
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These
jobs are usually short term, lasting only for as long as
the high season. You can, however, move from National
Park to National Park and work almost year 'round, if you
wish.
Work in a gift shop in Yellowstone during summer months,
then spend some time in fall at Yosemite, and move onto a
job in Arizona or Florida come winter. |
The best way to find a
job at a National Park is to go to their websites and click on
"Employment Opportunities".
Employment at
resorts and State Parks
You will find similar
opportunities at State Parks. Although because the scale is
smaller, there are fewer jobs. There may, however, be jobs
at gift shops and restaurants nearby.
Working at a resort,
especially a glamorous or highly upscale one, may have slightly
different requirements. They may be looking for a certain
type of young and glamorous person for jobs with public
contact. They may also hire more people from the local area.
Be aware that your
competition for all these travel-related jobs include students, post-college young
people, and immigrants who come into the country on special visas
to work in resorts.
More information about travel
jobs for retirees.
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