Come experience Colorado mountain living, home to world-class outdoor adventure! Now hiring for the Winter 2024-25 season!
The Steamboat Lake Outpost is a one-stop shop offering lodging, a restaurant, general store, the only gas pump for miles, and outdoor activity tours and rentals. The Outpost seeks to be a community gathering place, where locals and travelling adventurers alike can come together in a place defined by life-giving warmth and hospitality and a desire to build genuine relationships.
We are surrounded by the Routt National Forest, right on the doorstep of the Mt. Zirkel Wilderness in the Park Range of the Rocky Mountains. It is the outdoor recreationalist's playground, with unparalleled hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, fishing, hunting, backcountry skiing, snowmobiling and more. Steamboat Springs, CO is a beautiful 40 minute drive away with access to everything you need.
About Steamboat Lake Outpost
Now hiring for the Winter 2024-25 season! (Employment may be available sooner for certain positions.)
Come spend a fun and memorable winter living, working, and playing in a beautiful part of Colorado! The Steamboat Lake Outpost is an exciting, fast-paced one-stop shop consisting of a restaurant, general store, lodging accommodations and outfitter activities. We are committed to providing seasonal personal and professional growth opportunities with potential for full-time employment as well.
Our mission as a business is to be the gathering place of North Routt County, creating a space where locals and visitors alike can build authentic relationships in a life-giving environment defined by high-level service and genuine hospitality and care for our guests. We take seriously the opportunity to exemplify hard work, kindness, gratitude, and an “others first” attitude as we serve our local community and the myriad of outdoor enthusiasts who come to explore the area.
We are located in the rural mountain community of Clark, Colorado, 40 minutes from the closest town of Steamboat Springs (which has the nearest grocery store!). We're far from civilization and we love it! Surrounded by the Routt National Forest, there are endless adventures awaiting you whether you are into hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, hunting, snowmobiling, or backcountry skiing. We are not far from the rugged Mt. Zirkel Wilderness Area with its world-class hiking and backpacking trails and access to the Continental Divide. The Elk River and Steamboat Lake offer fishing and boating activities. Steamboat Springs offers incredible downhill skiing, along with ample nightlife and entertainment opportunities.
The Employee Experience
The Steamboat Lake Outpost is a place where you will have many opportunities to experience new things and learn new skills. It is our goal to provide staff with the opportunity to grow as leaders in a safe and positive environment. Our organization is centered around creating a space where people feel known and valued, while also delivering excellent service. All employees should expect to jump in to help housekeeping, shovel snow, wash dishes, or anywhere else there is a need! Working here requires a certain level of understanding, flexibility, and initiative. A positive, can-do attitude with an innovative approach and a willingness to roll up your sleeves and hop in wherever needed will go a long way towards making your experience unforgettable.
When we're not on the clock, our staff enjoys taking advantage of all that rural Routt County has to offer. During the winter months, we can be found skiing and snowshoeing a few miles from the rugged Zirkel Wilderness Area, while the summer months offer great opportunities for camping, hiking, biking, mountain biking and fly-fishing.
There will be some days where you fall asleep as your head hits the pillow. Other days, as the sun sinks behind the mountains, you sit by the campfire with new friends, tell stories, and laugh far into the night. At the end of the day, we want to find ways to connect with people, provide compelling Rocky Mountain experiences, create a space where people can get away from distractions and be together in an authentic, life-giving way.
If this seems like a great fit for you, please apply!
Ideal Candidate
We are committed to building a team that embodies our mission and values and encourages others in that direction as well.
Qualities of Ideal Candidates:
- Smart, kind and driven
- Problem solving skills
- Takes ownership, and has a good sense of when to call in a team member or manager to help
- Positive attitude
- Resilient
- Hungry for personal and professional growth
- Service oriented
- Should exhibit a high level of self-awareness and a passion for connecting with people
- Committed to excellence and displays attention to detail
- A team-oriented mindset
Our community culture is a crucial factor in our staff and guest’s experience, and we are committed to maintaining a positive, healthy, and drama-free staff culture. To this end, there is a code of conduct that all employees must agree to and abide by. The following are not tolerated and are grounds for dismissal:
• Irresponsible behavior regarding alcohol (drunkenness, parties, etc.)
• Underage drinking
• Illegal drug use
• Abuse of prescription drugs
• Use of marijuana (recreational or medical)
• Co-ed sleepovers on property
You will be required to pass a drug test upon a conditional offer of employment, and we reserve the right to conduct random and reasonable suspicion drug tests as well.
Our buildings and residences are smoke-free, and smoking/vaping is limited to designated outdoor areas on the property. We strongly encourage staff to be tobacco-free.
Although we love animals, if living on property, we do not allow staff members to bring pets.
Our community values are something we take seriously. We believe a clean lifestyle gives our staff the best opportunity to form authentic relationships, experience growth personally and professionally, and pursue healthy habits. It is understandable that our community may not be a “fit” for everyone, and we simply ask that you consider our policies before applying to live and work here. If you are concerned about your ability to follow our code of conduct, please consider other options. If we sound like the type of community you would like to be a part of, please continue on to our application. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration.
We do not discriminate based on gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religious or political beliefs, marital status, race, or economic status.
Room and Board
We provide free housing as a part of our compensation package (minus a one-time $150 deposit taken out of your first full paycheck). The motel-room style community housing contributes to the unique experience offered here. Living and working in the same space presents an opportunity to create deep bonds in a relatively short time which can lead to lifelong friendships. Individual rooms are gender-based, and we protect the privacy of the individual by limiting access to our housing to the residents of that unit. No co-ed visitors or overnight guests. Each room typically houses 2-3 employees and has its own private bathroom. Bed linens, pillows, and towels are provided, as well as a microwave and mini-fridge in each room. Free onsite laundry, community kitchen and lounge area are also provided. Storage space is limited.
Employee Perks
Outpost employees enjoy living and working in a beautiful area with access to extensive recreation opportunities in the Routt National Forest. Our compensation package consists of free housing, a base hourly salary and free/discounted participation in guided activities and rentals. We allow employees to join most of our guided tours at no cost. We provide one free meal each day and you always get 20% off our store items (excluding fuel, tobacco, and alcohol).
Getting Here and Getting Around
The Steamboat Lake Outpost is located approximately 25 miles from Steamboat Springs. It is highly encouraged staff bring their own vehicle. There is no public transportation between the Outpost and Steamboat Springs. Please be advised if you are coming in the winter, your vehicle should be equipped with AWD or 4WD and have appropriate winter tires. Snow removal is one of our biggest challenges in winter and your vehicle must be able to be moved during this process.
If you choose to fly, our closest airport is in Hayden, CO (HDN- Yampa Valley Regional Airport). It is approximately one hour from SLO and we would be happy to pick you up there upon your initial arrival. You can also take a shuttle from the Denver airport to Steamboat Springs and we would pick you up in town. Once you are on property, however, we do not offer personal use of company vehicles.
For Fun
Surrounded by over 2 million acres of national forest, including the nearby Mt. Zirkel Wilderness area, the opportunities are endless for outdoor recreation and adventure! From hiking, backpacking, flyfishing, hunting and mountain biking in the warmer months, to world-class backcountry skiing, snowshoeing, ice fishing and snowmobiling in the colder months, you will never be bored! Steamboat Springs (25mi away) boasts a world-class downhill ski resort and top notch mountain biking at Emerald Mountain. In addition, the Yampa and Elk Rivers provide premium fly-fishing opportunities. Steamboat Lake State Park offers Blue Ribbon waters for ice fishing in winter. The city of Steamboat Springs provides many local restaurants, festivals and events throughout the year. There are plenty of opportunities to keep yourself busy when you are not working!
How to Apply
If the Steamboat Lake Outpost seems like a great fit, please fill out our online application here!
Note: Unfortunately, because we are a small family-owned company, we do not have the capacity to sponsor international H2B or J1 applicants at this time.
Contact Info
- Sarah Goldman
- jobs@steamboatlakeoutpost.com
- (970) 439-2819
- steamboatlakeoutpost.com
