Winter 2027 Transportation Administrative Assistant - Yellowstone National Park

Overview

 

 

 

Discover the magic of Yellowstone's winter season!

 

Love snow, magical scenery, and fewer crowds? Join us at Yellowstone National Park this winter! Live. Work. Explore. in the serene wonderland with a tight-knit employee community, enjoy unique activities like skiing and snowshoeing, and provide warm hospitality to our guests. 

We're hiring a Transportation Administrative Assistant at Old Faithful Snow Lodge and Mammoth Hot Springs. Experience the "secret season" of Yellowstone – an unforgettable winter adventure awaits!

 

Job Summary:

This role blends administrative oversight with hands-on duties. It involves managing daily operations, assisting dispatchers, guiding tours, and maintaining equipment. The position requires skills in leadership, safety management, and customer service, while ensuring smooth operation of snowmobile tourism activities.

 

The Details:Position Type: SeasonalSeason Dates: Early December 2026 - Mid March 2027Pay: $17.50/hourlySchedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days/per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

 

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

 

Life in Yellowstone:

• Employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style) provided at a low cost
• No Wyoming state taxes deducted from your paycheck
• Free on-site laundry facility, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth), and utilities included
• A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
• Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!

Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Learning and Development Program

Perks:

• Free Yellowstone National Park pass
• Employee Recreation Program (photo contest, gear rentals, seminars, ski trips, and more)
• Access to discounted services at Yellowstone Medical Clinics operated by STGi.
• Employee discounts at local gateway communities
• 100+ miles of cross-country ski trails (both groomed and skier tracked)
• Outdoor ice skating rinks
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• $350 Referral Bonus Program
• The adventure of a lifetime!

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily administrative operations of the snowmobile program, ensuring smooth and efficient workflow

• Support Dispatchers with daily tasks such as payroll processing, statistical reporting, scheduling, troubleshooting vehicle issues, managing radio communications, and coordinating vehicle transfers and rescues

• Perform all duties required of a Snowmobile Guide, including leading tours and ensuring guest safety

• Assist with administrative check-ins for snowmobile users, including suiting up guests, completing required paperwork, and delivering safety briefings

• Participate in snowmobile, snowcoach, and wheeled vehicle rescue operations as needed

• Accurately complete and submit all required paperwork, including accident reports, in a timely manner

• Maintain and log all vehicle damage, collaborating with mechanics and dispatchers to arrange necessary repairs

• Conduct NPS-mandated administrative snowmobile training sessions for Xanterra employees, ensuring compliance and safety standards are met

• Manage inventory of snowmobile gear and supplies, restock first aid kits, maintain the oil shed, and track daily fuel usage for all snowmobile operations

Qualifications

• Interpersonal and telecommunication skills
• Organizational skills
• Computer knowledge including MS Word, Excel and KRONOS
• General office skills including typing, filing and calculator use
• Workload prioritizing
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work with little or no supervision

Physical Requirements include:

• Sitting for periods of 3 hours or more
• Able to lift/carry up to 30 pounds
• Bending, kneeling, stretching, walking and reaching
• Able to climb flights of stairs multiple times per day
• Ability to work in elevations exceeding 7000ft

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.