Current Job dates:
Currently recruiting for the season that runs from May 12th, 2025 to September 13th, 2025.
- Developing and leading fun and educational nature activities for kids (ages 3–16) with an emphasis on our local ecology
- Coordinating and facilitating fishing trips, outings, and woodworking classes
- Maintaining natural spaces, equipment, and supplies
- Set-up and take-down of activities
- Captaining a pontoon boat and assisting with transportation for off-site trips
- Organizing family afternoon activities and rainy day alternatives
- Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills
- Friendly, outgoing, flexible, creative, and self-sufficient
- Comfortable working with children and in outdoor environments
- Must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver’s license, good driving record, Vermont Boater’s License (or equivalent), and Vermont Fishing License
- Knowledge of northeastern US flora, fauna, and outdoor activities (fishing, hiking, boating) preferred; woodworking experience is a plus
Nature Program Facilitator
The Kids Nature Program Facilitator plans and leads nature-based activities for children. This role also involves coordinating activities and assisting with adult, family, and other kids' group programs. Responsibilities include:
Qualifications:
Position includes: lodging, meals, competitive salary, end-of-season bonus and use of resort facilities. If interested please take a look at our website https://www.tylerplace.com and click ‘Join our Staff’ to fill out an application, or submit a resume to tyler.otis@tylerplace.com.
*** At this time we only accept Americans and International staff on J-1 visas. We cannot accept H2-B visas.
Bartender
Should have previous experience behind a bar (willing to train somewhat if necessary). Must be impeccably honest, professional, responsible, assertive, outgoing (this is a very social job) and able to work in an often busy and fast-paced environment. Ability to mix a variety of drinks and solid knowledge of wine and draft beer.
Other responsibilities include: set-up (and break-down) of weekly parties and other special events; keeping the bar area well prepped, stocked, and neat and clean; and set-up and inventory of bar. Must be comfortable checking for legal ages when in question, including fellow staff members. May also be assisting with some of the daytime adult activities and sports events.
Hours: 4:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Position includes: lodging, meals, competitive salary, end-of-season bonus and use of resort facilities. If interested please take a look at our website https://www.tylerplace.com and click ‘Join our Staff’ to fill out an application, or submit a resume to tyler.otis@tylerplace.com.
*** At this time we only accept Americans and International staff on J-1 visas. We cannot accept H2-B visas.
Dishwasher/Prep Cook
This position is responsible for the sanitation of the kitchen as well as washing of all china, glassware, silverware, pots, pans, etc. The dishwasher is also responsible for the general cleanliness of countertops, sinks, floors, as well as maintaining trash and recycling and weekly deep cleaning projects. May also be responsible for prep work (peeling and chopping vegetables, helping with plated appetizers, etc.) as required by cooks and chefs.
Hours: There are two shifts. 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Position includes: lodging, meals, competitive salary, end-of-season bonus and use of resort facilities. If interested please take a look at our website https://www.tylerplace.com and click ‘Join our Staff’ to fill out an application, or submit a resume to tyler.otis@tylerplace.com.
*** At this time we only accept Americans and International staff on J-1 visas. We cannot accept H2-B visas.
Dining Room Server
As a Dining Room Server, you'll assist guests in our all inclusive buffet-style dining rooms by providing efficient and professional service. While servers do not take food orders, they are responsible for taking drink orders (cocktails, beer, wine, coffee, tea, water, and non-alcoholic beverages), setting and clearing tables, bussing dishes, and performing side duties like folding napkins, refilling salt/pepper shakers, and cleaning service areas. Some service will occur in outdoor dining areas. Strong communication skills, restaurant experience, and a positive, team-oriented attitude are essential.
Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week) with shifts covering breakfast, lunch, and dinner from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Uniform: Servers must provide black pants/skirts and tops for dinner shifts, and khaki pants/skirts/shorts for breakfast/lunch. We provide t-shirts and aprons for those shifts.
Position includes: lodging, meals, competitive salary, end-of-season bonus and use of resort facilities. If interested please take a look at our website https://www.tylerplace.com and click ‘Join our Staff’ to fill out an application, or submit a resume to tyler.otis@tylerplace.com.
*** At this time we only accept Americans and International staff on J-1 visas. We cannot accept H2-B visas.
Sous Chef
The Tyler Place Family Resort is seeking a seasonal Sous Chef passionate about great food and experienced in buffet presentation who can further enhance the Tyler Place’s reputation for fresh, simple, delicious, Vermont-inspired meals. The Sous Chef will be responsible for preparation and execution of menus with scratch recipes, food safety, staff supervision, maintaining state health codes and cleanliness, and overseeing a fast paced high volume professional kitchen.
This position requires at least two years previous kitchen experience. Must be professional, knowledgeable, efficient, positive, and have excellent communication and leadership ability.
Work with Executive Chef and Kitchen Manager to ensure high standards of food quality, sanitation, all aspects of kitchen safety, and waste control.
Must be well versed in food allergies and have the ability to incorporate innovative menu options that will meet needs of guest with allergies, food sensitivities and special diet requirements.
Work dates from early May to mid September. We offer competitive pay and benefits with the opportunity for an end of season bonus. Housing, meals, and use of resort facilities are included. If interested please take a look at our website https://www.tylerplace.com and click ‘Join our Staff’ to fill out an application, or submit a resume to tyler.otis@tylerplace.com.
*** At this time we only accept Americans and International staff on J-1 visas. We cannot accept H2-B visas.
AM & PM Prep Cook
The Tyler Place Family Resort is seeking reliable AM & PM prep cooks who are responsible for helping the executive chef with all hot food preparations and execution of service at our all-inclusive lakeshore resort in Vermont.
The job requires candidates to care for and maintain equipment; assist with inventory (utilization, rotation and items needed); prep food for the following day; and maintain a clean and orderly workspace & kitchen. Helps with supervision of dishwashers and prep cooks.
Hours are approximately 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM or 1:30 PM to 9:30 PM with 1-2 days off per week. This position is seasonal from May to September. The cooks can expect to work 40 hours per week.
Must have previous experience. Culinary degree or seeking culinary degree preferred, but not necessary.
Position includes: lodging, meals, competitive salary, end-of-season bonus and use of resort facilities. If interested please take a look at our website https://www.tylerplace.com and click ‘Join our Staff’ to fill out an application, or submit a resume to tyler.otis@tylerplace.com.
*** At this time we only accept Americans and International staff on J-1 visas. We cannot accept H2-B visas.
Water Sports Instructor
Seeking outgoing, knowledgeable, seaworthy (or lake-worthy) Water Sports Instructors for our all inclusive resort on the shores of northern Lake Champlain in Vermont.
Job responsibilities include driving and/or instructing lessons for waterskiing, wakeboarding, wakesurfing, and sailing. Lessons are for both children and adults. Additional responsibilities include kayak, canoe, paddle board and fishing boat rentals, driving tubes for our children's program, leading fishing and nature expeditions around the lake, as well as boat and dock maintenance. Must be energetic, organized, and mature. Physical labor is to be expected. Previous motor boat operation experience is not required, but highly valued.
Water Sports Instructors must have or obtain a Vermont Boaters License or US Coast Guard equivalent (we'll pay for certification if necessary - it's just an online course that can be completed in a day).
A typical day begins at 8am and ends around 5pm. This position is seasonal from May to September, but we are happy to work with students who need to return to school in August. Water Sports Instructors can expect to work 40 hours and have 1.5 to 2 days off per week.
Position includes: lodging, meals, competitive salary, end-of-season bonus and use of resort facilities. If interested please take a look at our website https://www.tylerplace.com and click ‘Join our Staff’ to fill out an application, or submit a resume to tyler.otis@tylerplace.com.
*** At this time we only accept Americans and International staff on J-1 visas. We cannot accept H2-B visas.
Housekeeper
Housekeepers are responsible for daily housekeeping of the guest accommodations at our all inclusive resort in Highgate Springs, Vermont.
Duties include making beds; cleaning and stocking bathrooms; removing and replacing dirty towels or linens; cleaning and restocking kitchens and washing dishes; dusting, sweeping, mopping; vacuuming; moving furniture; taking out garbage; and washing windows and woodwork.
Housekeepers are also responsible for cleaning the public areas of the resort (kid's facilities, lounge, lobby, fitness center, public bathrooms, etc.). Applicants must be able to work every Saturday. Previous experience preferred, but we can train. Applicants must be hardworking, punctual, responsible, trustworthy and have a good eye for the small details. Ability to work on a team and lift at least 50 lbs. We prefer applicants with a driver's license so you can operate a golf cart.
This position is seasonal from May to September, but we are happy to work with students who need to return to school in August. Housekeepers can expect to work 40 hours and have 1.5 to 2 days off per week.
Position includes: lodging, meals, competitive salary, end-of-season bonus and use of resort facilities. If interested please take a look at our website https://www.tylerplace.com and click ‘Join our Staff’ to fill out an application, or submit a resume to tyler.otis@tylerplace.com.
*** At this time we only accept Americans and International staff on J-1 visas. We cannot accept H2-B visas.
Camp Counselor
Counselor are responsible for the facilitation, organization and participation in a wide range of activities for children ages 2 to 15. Activities can include swimming, boating (kayaks, canoes, speed boats), hiking, biking, arts and crafts, rock climbing, sports, lawn games, and much more!
Must love working with kids and be willing to make a positive impact on our world-renowned children's program. Our counselors are energetic, organized, and enthusiastic. This is a great position for anyone who wants to work with children as a career (teachers, guidance counselors, youth workers, etc).
A typical day for a counselor begins at 8:30am. You meet with your group, have breakfast, and then the rest of the morning is spent engaging in a number of activities throughout the resort. There is a break in the day from 1:30pm to 5:30pm. During this time children are free to run around the resort with their families at their own leisure. Counselors have full, free use of all resort facilities during this time (and all subsequent time off). Camp resumes from 5:30pm to about 8:30pm. At the end of the evening children go back with their parents. Counselors are not required to look after children once camp ends each day and any counselors who live on the property have their own housing separate from the kids.
This position is seasonal from May to September, but we are happy to work with students who need to return to school in August. Counselors can expect to work 40 hours and have 1.5 to 2 days off per week.
Position includes: lodging, meals, competitive salary, end-of-season bonus and use of resort facilities. If interested please take a look at our website https://www.tylerplace.com and click ‘Join our Staff’ to fill out an application, or submit a resume to tyler.otis@tylerplace.com.
*** At this time we only accept Americans and International staff on J-1 visas. We cannot accept H2-B visas.
Certified Lifeguard
Supervises and observes all swimmers in the pools and at the lake swimming area. Enforces all pool and lake rules. Administers first aid and responds immediately to any emergency situations that occur.
Additional responsibilities include keeping the pool area neat and clean (picking up litter, putting away towels, etc.), keeping the bathrooms and changing rooms neat and clean, guarding at special evening events, going over pool rules with children's groups at the beginning of each week, and being friendly, helpful and courteous to guests at all times.
CPR, First Aid & Lifesaving certifications are required. This position is seasonal from May to September, but we are happy to work with students who need to return to school in August. Lifeguards can expect to work 40 hours and have 1.5 to 2 days off per week.
Position includes: lodging, meals, competitive salary, end-of-season bonus and use of resort facilities. If interested please take a look at our website https://www.tylerplace.com and click ‘Join our Staff’ to fill out an application, or submit a resume to tyler.otis@tylerplace.com.
*** At this time we only accept Americans and International staff on J-1 visas. We cannot accept H2-B visas.
How to Apply
Please apply online by visiting our website www.tylerplace.com. Once you have submitted your application our Recruitment Director, Tyler Otis, can reach out to schedule an interview. You can also contact him directly at tyler.otis@tylerplace.com, or give him a call at 802-734-8598.
*** At this time we only accept Americans or International staff on J-1 visas. We cannot accept H2-B visas.
Contact Info
- Tyler Otis
- tyler.otis@tylerplace.com
- (802) 734-8598
- www.tylerplace.com
