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Ancient pueblos.
Remote wilderness.
Hospitality excellence.

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The nation’s largest archaeological preserve with more than 4,000 sites, Mesa Verde National Park is an outdoor junkie’s dream job. The park’s rich history and culture are reflected in the iconic cliff dwellings that were occupied from approximately 500 A.D. through 1300 A.D. With a variety of lodges and resorts, we have food service, retail, housekeeping, tour guide, and management opportunities available at this stunning natural landmark.

Summer 2022 Information Session

Join us to learn about working and living in Mesa Verde National Park in 2022!

  • —Lodging

  • —Culinary

  • —Retail

  • —Housekeeping

  • —And more!

Join us

December 10, 2021

from

11:30 AM to 12:30 PM (MST)

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Where no two days are the same.

We’re a perfect fit for team players who crave variety and love to roll up their sleeves to help get the job done. Living and working in the Four Corners of Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, and Colorado is an experience unlike anything you’ve had before. Our ideal team member is able to work April – October, brings a guest service mindset to everything they do, and loves to collaborate to solve problems.

Featured jobs

From unforgettable lodge stays to culinary creativity and breathtaking guided expeditions, we have a wide variety of work available to you. At Mesa Verde, we provide customized experiences for our guests in one of the most iconic settings in America, which means we offer all of our team members autonomy in how they provide exceptional hospitality.

  • JOB ID: 551762

    General Maintenance Mesa Verde

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  • JOB ID: 588032

    Cook Mesa Verde NP

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  • JOB ID: 592442

    Housekeeper Mesa Verde NP

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  • JOB ID: 595894

    Security Worker I Mesa Verde NP

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There is a real opportunity
to grow here.
Trudi Rose
Tours & Transportation Manager, Mesa Verde

“My career here has allowed me to move around the company and try new things. It’s incredibly wide-ranging and I find that to be rewarding.”

What to expect

A work season at Mesa Verde is like summer camp on steroids. We’re a very remote location, so we’re looking for true nature lovers who crave world-class outdoor adventure with a paycheck. We offer employee housing for around $50 per week, including couples housing, group bunkhouses, and RV slots with full hookups. We also provide a kitchen, a laundry house and a shower house, complimentary web-ready computers in the rec room, wi-fi, pool table, big screen TV, shuffleboard, and ping pong. Be aware that wi-fi is spotty due to the surrounding mountain range.

  • What can I do on my time off and are there organized activities?

    Mesa Verde offers so much to each of our team members. Within 1 hour drive, you can find horseback riding, chuck wagon dinners, rodeos, 100 year old steam-engine train rides, unbelievable hiking and biking trails, golfing, fishing, game and wildlife, white water rafting, world class kayaking, rock climbing, hot springs and spas, mountain festivals and concerts.

  • Where can I go shopping or get essential items?

    There is a shuttle that takes employees into town for shopping. 

  • Is there cell phone and internet access?

    Wi-fi and cell service is very spotty at Mesa Verde.

  • Are there appearance guidelines?

    We have uniforms available for you depending on your role here. We require all of our team members to maintain a professional appearance, including the practice of good hygiene.

  • Is housing available and what is it like?

    Employee housing is available for around $50 per week.  We have couples housing, group bunkhouses and RV slots with full hookups at the base of the mountain.   There is a kitchen, a laundry house and a shower house for employee use, complimentary web ready computers in the rec room, WI-FI, pool table, big screen TV, shuffleboard, and ping pong table. At the top of the mountain is a girls dorm with restrooms and laundry facilities in the same building.

  • Do you hire international applicants?

    We work with CIEE as our J1 visa sponsor for international students. To learn more about opportunities for international students and begin the application process, please click here for the CIEE website.

  • Where can I get or make food?

    We have kitchens for your use. 

  • What is the best way to get to property? What transportation options are there?

    There is a shuttle that takes employees to the airport or to town a few times a week. Driving times to and from Mesa Verde National Park:

      • Colorado  
        • Cortez – 30 minutes
        • Durango – 1.0 hours
        • Grand Junction – 4.0 hours
        • Telluride –  2.0 hours
      • Arizona
        • Canyon De Chelly – 3 hours
        • Flagstaff – 5.5 hours
        • Grand Canyon – 5.5 hours
        • Page/Lake Powell – 4.5 hours
      • New Mexico   
        • Albuquerque – 4.5 hours
        • Farmington – 2.0 hours
        • Santa Fe – 4.5 hours 
      • Utah 
        • Moab – 2.5 hours
        • Monument Valley – 2.5 hours

  • How can I get in touch with the hiring team?

    You can email us at Jack-dani@aramark.com.

  • Does this location require COVID 19 Vaccinations?

    Yes, we are committed to work together to create a safe and healthy environment for our team and the customers we serve. In support of these efforts, this location requires all individuals working on site to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by 01/18/2022.