Risk and Sustainability Specialist - Yellowstone National Park

Overview

 

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Environmental and Sustainability team in Yellowstone National Park!

 

Are you enthusiastic about hospitality, people, and beautiful places? By working at Yellowstone National Park, you will get all three! As the Risk and Sustainability Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day functions that keep the park running smoothly.

 

Job Summary:

The Risk and Sustainability Specialist supports an assigned Yellowstone operation by implementing OSHA and environmental compliance requirements, sustainability programs, and employee training initiatives. Serving as a subject matter resource, the Specialist collaborates with operational teams to identify concerns and implement timely, effective solutions.

 

 

The Details:Position Type: SeasonalSeason Dates: April 2027 - October/November 2027Pay: $21.00/hour

 

Life in Yellowstone: 

• Employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style) provided.
• Free on-site laundry facility, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth), and utilities included
• 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.
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• $350 Referral Bonus Program 

Benefits: 

• Xanterra offers competitive benefit programs and services for eligible employees. For more information, click here. 

Responsibilities

• Serve as the EHS liaison between Hotel Management, Regional Operations, Sustainability, and Risk Management, providing expertise and support at the assigned location.
• Conduct daily site inspections to proactively identify and resolve EHS concerns and support continuous improvement of safety and sustainability programs.
• Champion company safety and sustainability goals through employee engagement, recognition, EHS meetings, required training, and communication of location updates.
• Support internal and external EHS audits and inspections, identify areas of concern, develop solutions, and follow through to resolution.
• Oversee location sustainability programs, including ISO 14001 readiness, spill prevention and response, hazardous waste, animal exclusion, chemical storage, environmental awareness and waste diversion.
• Partner with the Sustainability Department to develop, implement, and monitor sustainability initiatives, while supporting and communicating with Recycling Technicians.
• Support recycling operations as needed, including collection and sorting of recyclable materials and safe operation of trucks, lift gates, and related equipment.
• Maintain compliance with fire and life safety requirements, including NFPA inspections, applicable OSHA requirements, fire drills, inspection training, and correction of unsafe conditions.
• Assist with Emergency Response Guidance, First Aid/CPR/AED, and hands-on safety training for maintenance and industrial trades, including Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, Fall Protection, and Respiratory Protection.
• Assist with incident investigations, safety training materials, and Parkwide Safety Committee activities, including health and safety recommendations

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old by the appointment start date, possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record, and be able to obtain a DOT Driving Certificate.
• Hold or be completing a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Environmental Science, Biological Science, Sustainability, Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
• Proactive, organized, and able to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrate strong problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, initiative, judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively, with excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office applications.
• Willing and able to work variable schedules, including holidays, evenings, and weekends, and cover physically demanding recycling shifts as needed.
• Comfortable living and working in a remote, rural environment with a positive, can-do attitude and passion for national parks and public lands.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Past internship or work experience in a related field. 
• Experience delivering targeted presentations to a wide variety of audiences and stakeholders, including in an educational setting.
• Superior interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships across levels and influence peers and senior stakeholders.

 Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, bend, walk, and climb stairs throughout an 8+ hour shift, including on uneven or slippery surfaces while carrying recyclables.
• Ability to complete full recycling shifts, as needed, including handling used recyclables that may contain food or liquids.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry 50+ pounds and push or pull wheeled bins weighing 100+ pounds.
• Safely operate box trucks, lift gates, cardboard compactors, and related equipment while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to work at elevations above 6,000 feet and outdoors in inclement weather and varying temperatures.

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.