2026 Work and Travel Student - J1 Visa - Rocky Mountain National Park

Overview

 

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Rocky Mountain National Park team!

 

This job posting is only for Work & Travel students on a J1 Visa who have already been communicated with regarding joining Rocky Mountain National Park for the Summer 2026 season. Filling out the application allows you to create a profile in our system, which we will use to send you additional paperwork in the upcoming months. Please do not fill out this application if you have not already been in communication regarding your job offer.

 

We’re hiring Work & Travel Students to Live. Work. Explore. this summer!

 

Job Summary:

Assist guests in a courteous and knowledgeable manner, answering questions regarding the park, prices, and merchandise. Operating POS units and restocking are essential. This is a fast-paced and busy store.

 

The Details:

Position Type: Full-time, Seasonal. There are NO full-time year-round positions available.Season Dates: Mid-May until mid-OctoberPay:$15.00Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

 

Why Rocky Mountain National Park?We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a 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 Rocky Mountain National Park, and proud stewards of the park.

 

Life in Rocky Mountain:

• Dormitory-style housing and on-site meals (cafeteria-style)
• Free Wi-Fi, onsite updated laundry facility, and cable television
• Employee housing is in the town of Estes Park with good cellphone service
• Free Town of Estes Park shuttle
• Small community of coworkers of all ages from all over the country and world

Benefits: 

 

• Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan
• Paid Sick and Safety Time (PSST)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Learning and Development Program

Perks:

• Free Rocky Mountain National Park pass
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• Planned employee trips and activities
• 15% Verizon service/products discount
• $350 Referral Bonus Program
• The adventure of a lifetime!

Responsibilities

This job posting is ONLY for Work & Travel students on a J1 Visa who we have already been in communication regarding joining Rocky Mountain National Park for the Summer 2026 season.

 

Please do not fill out this application if you have not already been in communication regarding your job offer.

 

Filling out the application allows you to create a profile in our system, which we will use to send you additional paperwork in the upcoming months.

 

If you have not been in communication with our sponsors, you will not be considered. If you are interested in working at Rocky Mountain National Park, please contact one of the sponsoring companies below.

 

https://www.ciee.org/

 

https://www.janus-international.com/