Retired
and Still Working
    
   
Working at U.S.
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
will be applying for a federal government job in
order to work for the
National Park Service. 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. It can be a great deal of fun!
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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.
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The best way to find a job at a National Park is to
go to each individual Park website and click on
"Employment Opportunities".
Employment at resorts and State Parks
You will find similar opportunities at State Parks.
There may also be part-time jobs at gift shops and
restaurants nearby, but locals may beat you to the jobs.
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 or
elegant 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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