Thats my cabin on the lake in South Lake Tahoe, CA

I’m not sure exactly how many people really know about the seasonal job world, but I hope I can help open a few people’s eyes to a world I never knew about until 4 fours ago when I stumbled upon coolworks.com.  Seasonal jobs are temporary jobs that can be full time or part time.  They usually have a specific start and end date but there is usually an opportunity or two for year-around employment if you fall in love with a certain spot.  National Parks, State Parks, Resorts, Ranches, Kids Camps, and Ski Resorts usually all hire seasonal employees.  A lot of these jobs will supply on-site housing or they can help set you up with a place to rent.  There are even some jobs that will supply you with food while you are there.  On top of all that,  you get to work with a lot of really cool and interesting people from all over the world!

I have a few links for great places to find seasonal jobs on my website.  My three favorite seasonal job websites are Cool Works.com, Back Door Jobs.com, and Job Monkey.com.  Check them out frequently because they post new jobs everyday.

Seasonal jobs usually hire with the seasons, and a lot of jobs will do their hiring for the whole year in spring.  All of the jobs are extremely easy to apply for because of online applications.  I have also found that if you look around on the internet, you can find all types of websites, reviews, pictures, and sometimes even movies about the company you are interested in.  Even with the economy being as bad as it is, there is still a plethora of jobs on Cool Works, Backdoor Jobs, and Job Monkey.  (Which are all great resources for finding seasonal jobs, or a career in a beautiful new place.)   Most of these seasonal jobs are only a few months long, so why not give it a shot?

You have a lot of options when you start your search for your new adventure with coolworks.  There are four main options to look under when your hunting… Whats New, Help Wanted Now, Seasonal Pros, and Careers.  Don’t think that these are your only choices though because there are plenty of different jobs that will be posted under Jobs On The Water, Resort Jobs, Guide Jobs, etc…. and those links will be at the top of the page.  There is even an option to choose by state if you already know where you want to go.  You can become a 

housekeeper at Yosemite, or a kayak guide in Alaska, or a server in the Grand Canyon…the possibilities are endless!  Plus most jobs on coolworks offer housing and some even offer 3 meals a day!

If money is not an object on your next adventure and you’re looking to make a difference then coolworks even offers volunteer positions all over the world.  There is even a lot of internships for amazing careers that are offered too.   You should be able to find a cool place to live with such a wide variety of jobs that are posted here.

I have been using coolworks for almost four years now and I have seen some great places thanks to this site.  Let me tell you that you should always do a lot of extra research on jobs before you get your heart set because not all places are what they look like at first glance.  It never hurts to type the name of the company in google or yahoo before you go and find some reviews and information.  Don’t let this scare you because traveling is great and its even better when you’re prepared!  Have fun, be safe, and follow your heart.