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National park concessioner (Xanterra and peers)

Xanterra Travel Collection and other NPS concessioners

Pays you

$11–$14/hr

$10.50-$13.70/hr plus tips in some roles. Owner's table puts net at roughly $3,500-$4,500 over 12 weeks after the mandatory $110-$130/week room and board.

Seasonal hospitality work inside national parks, with mandatory room and board deducted weekly. The lowest-paying option in this tier, chosen mostly for the setting.

Term
3 mo–6 mo
Housing
Not provided
Airfare
Not covered
Selectivity
Open enrollment
Age
18+
Citizenship
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident

Verified 9/11/2026 · www.xanterra.com