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Love your Job. Love your life!
Why work just anywhere when you can live and work in the World's first National Park? Join us in Yellowstone and enjoy the benefits of pristine surroundings, abundant wildlife, great hiking and fishing, and adventurous coworkers from all over the world.
Yellowstone National Park Lodges can get you away from the same old town, the same old people, the same old job, and the same old commute. We make this transition easy for you by providing low-cost housing and meals. We are the major guest services provider in Yellowstone, offering opportunities in lodging, food and beverage, retail, campgrounds, activities, and more at locations throughout the park.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: Reports to the Manager of Transportation & Interpretation in Gardiner and to the Location Manager at Roosevelt
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides visitors with an interpretive presentation which may include music and lasts approximately 15 minutes at the waiting area. The content of this presentation must serve as a lead-in to the rest of the interpretation given throughout the evening.
2. Provides visitors with boarding and safety information at the waiting area.
3. Performs western and cowboy music at the cookout site while guests are waiting for dinner and while they are eating. This lasts approximately 1 ¼ to 1 ½ hours.
4. Interacts with guests between songs and promotes audience participation.
5. Recharges sound system daily and keeps equipment clean.
6. Notifies manager immediately if equipment fails to operate properly.
7. Provides own instrument.
8. Attends wrangler training to gain familiarization with the horse operation. |
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| Job Season: |
May to October. Shorter seasons possible for some positions. Winter positions available too. |
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| Job Benefits: |
Qualification for benefits is based on employment classification and length of service. Additional Information is available upon employment with Yellowstone National Park. |
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| Qualifications: |
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
1. Must have excellent musical talent which includes both voice and instrument skills.
2. Must know one and one half hours worth of western songs.
3. Must have good interpersonal communication skills.
4. Must have good public speaking skills.
5. Must have entertainment experience.
6. A good knowledge of Yellowstone Park is helpful. |
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| Additional Info: |
Yellowstone National Park Lodges, operated by Xanterra Parks & Resorts, is the premier guest services provider in Yellowstone. We offer positions in lodging, food and beverage, retail, activities, and support operations.
Our work force provides a unique opportunity to meet and work with people of all ages and backgrounds. Your fellow workers come from every state in the Union and from over 30 different countries from around the world. You are joining a diverse community. It is a great place to meet new people and forge new friendships.
To learn more about Yellowstone National Park Lodges, additional job
listings, or to apply, visit www.yellowstonejobs.com. |
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| Job Ref Code: |
Old West Cookout Entertainer |
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