Help preserve & protect Glacier National Park!
We're seeking motivated employees to play an integral role on our retail team, who share a desire to spend a memorable summer together exploring the beautiful landscapes of Glacier Park.
West Glacier, MT
About Glacier National Park Conservancy
Who we are:
Glacier National Park Conservancy is the official non-profit fundraising partner of Glacier National Park. Operating four retail stores during the busy summer season is one of the ways we raise money to support important park projects and programs.
What we do:
Our retail staff provides exceptional customer service and shares a true love for Glacier Park with visitors from all corners. Not only will you have the opportunity to work in the heart of Glacier Park, but you'll also have the satisfaction of giving back to the park in a meaningful way. During the 2024 summer season our staff was able to raise $210,982 with add-on donations at our registers.
Our work is only possible because the land that is today Glacier National Park has been cared for and stewarded by our Native American neighbors - the Blackfeet, Salish, Pend d’Oreille, and Kootenai. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are values at the very core of who we are and what we do at the Conservancy. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for both staff and visitors.
Come be instrumental to our mission and enjoy the spectacular landscapes and hiking trails that make Glacier National Park a truly special place!
The Employee Experience
What it's like:
For a look at what it's like to spend a summer working with us in Glacier Park, check out our employee blogs and watch our staff video!
Working for the Glacier Conservancy feels different than working for a larger company operating in the National Parks. We are a medium-sized non-profit organization, and we hire about 35 seasonal employees to work in our four retail locations and warehouse. With an organization like ours, you cannot get lost in bureaucracy, and we strive to make your summer employment a meaningful experience.
Locations:
Our retail store locations include the Historic Belton Train Depot (West Glacier), Apgar Visitor Center, Logan Pass Visitor Center, and St Mary Visitor Center. We offer a wide range of products in our stores: books, maps, t-shirts, bear spray, postcards, ornaments, magnets - you name it! Our products are carefully selected for authenticity and interpretive value.
Most of our employees are based on the west side of Glacier Park and work primarily at the Logan Pass Visitor Center store and Apgar Visitor Center store, and occasionally at the Depot store. A smaller number of employees are hired for the St Mary Visitor Center store and work and live on the east side of Glacier Park for the summer. They primarily staff the St Mary Visitor Center store, with some shifts at Logan Pass. Our employees value the varied schedule - working in several locations with different teams of people.
Scheduling and Availability:
Most seasonal employees work about 40 hours per week, but we do hire a few part-time employees. Full time employees generally work four 10 hour shifts per week with a 3 day weekend. Part time employees generally must be available to work a minimum of 2 days per week.
We require full-time availability in order to qualify for employee housing.
We offer start dates in April, May, and June. We offer end dates in September and October.
We do not have any positions to offer that end in August. We have a few that go just beyond the Labor Day weekend, but the majority of our positions go through the end of September or into October.
We value your time away from work, and we strive to schedule consecutive days off per week. While we do our best to accommodate special scheduling requests, we ask that employees keep additional time off requests to a minimum.
Ideal Candidate
We are the official fundraising partner of Glacier National Park, so all of our hard work in the retail stores and warehouse ultimately helps to preserve and protect it for future generations. Our ideal candidate:
- Works during the time frame of May to October
- Enjoys a fast paced retail environment
- Cares deeply about our national parks and helps connect visitors to our mission
- Fosters a positive and supportive team environment
- Communicates well with co-workers and supervisors
- Keeps calm under pressure and solves problems creatively
- Adapts easily to changing circumstances due to weather, road closures, fires, and other variables
Applicants with retail, hospitality, warehouse or customer service experience are given top consideration in the hiring process.
PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to offer sponsorships for J1 or H2B applicants.
Room and Board
The Conservancy can help with housing options for your summer in Glacier National Park.
We have two employee houses on the west side: one located in Hungry Horse, MT and one located in West Glacier, MT. Both are single family homes, not dorms. Bedrooms are shared with a roommate or roommates. Full-time employees can live in the houses for a housing fee of $87.50/week, which is deducted from their biweekly paycheck. Both houses offer onsite washer & dryer. Utilities, internet, PO Box, and basic supplies are included.
If you're interested in working at the St Mary Visitor Center (on the east side), you will need an RV or your own housing in the area. We can help arrange a trailer site in St Mary. There are limited housing options in that area.
Employees that receive housing support are required to be available to work 40 hours per week.
Please note that you will need to provide your own transportation. Public transportation in the area is VERY limited, and it would be challenging to manage here without a personal vehicle.
We do not offer meal plans.
Employee Perks
The Conservancy offers some great perks for our employees!
- Employee vehicle Park Pass
- End of Season Bonus for completion of the employment agreement
- 40% discount in our park stores
- We strive to schedule 3 consecutive days off per week to maximize your free time
Getting Here and Getting Around
Unfortunately, there is not good public transportation here, so bringing a personal vehicle is highly recommended. Employee housing is not located on-site, so a vehicle is necessary to drive to and from work.
Although biking to work might not always be practical, we definitely recommend bringing a bike, if that's what you're into - there are some great cycling opportunities here.
We're happy to help with transportation to and from Glacier International Airport (FCA) or the Amtrak Stations (Whitefish or West Glacier), but we cannot provide transportation on a daily basis to and from work.
For Fun
Glacier National Park is known as a hiker's and peak bagger's paradise. During your summer here, you will have easy access to an incredible system of trails that can lead you to remote alpine lakes, through beautiful forests, and to the top of rugged peaks. There are also great opportunities in the area for mountain biking, fishing, camping, backpacking, rafting, kayaking, rock climbing, horseback riding and more.
Throughout the summer, we love to organize fun activities for our seasonal staff, and we're always open to suggestions!
How to Apply
To apply for a seasonal position with GNPC, complete our online application below. Please direct any questions about seasonal work with GNPC to Renee or Rachel.
Renee Metcalf - Associate Director of People and Culture (she/her)
Email: renee@glacier.org
Rachel Dura - Park Stores Coordinator (she/her)
Email: rachel@glacier.org
West Glacier Office Phone: 406-888-5756
Read more about us here: https://glacier.org/about-us/employment/
Contact Info
- Rachel Dura
- rachel@glacier.org
- (406) 888-5756
- glacier.org
