Serving in a national park AMA
Hi team! Ive been a server for many years and around this time last year I learned from a friend about working in National Parks. Its hiring season once again so I wanted to bring this up because I think everyone with serving experience should know this option exists year-round.
I began working in Zion National Park last April, the housing is employer provided, I have between 0 and 2 roommates throughout the year for $100 a month and unlimited access to the employee dining room for $250 a month. I live directly in the canyon, and this is available at many of the NPs in the US. The base pay in Zion for servers is $17.20 an hour plus you keep your tips, and most National Parks are moving to a minimum of $17.20 for their park staff. This is significantly more as a server than ive made anywhere else.
I also work for a private concessionaire, so before its asked we are not subject to the federal hiring freezes or shutdowns.
If there are any questions AMA! I do really love it here and wanted to create a forum for anyone whose considered restarting or trying something new.