Grand Canyon National Park – South Rim
UPDATES: Now Hiring for 2026!
Hiring:
Porter
Job Summary: Cleaning of lodging public areas and minor repair work.
The Details: Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
Pay: $16.45 per hour
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days/per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)
Cook
Job Summary: Cooks should anticipate working across all stations and using all kitchen equipment. Depending on the venue, batch production, high volume a la carte, prep, pantry, and dish tasks will vary.
The Details:
Position Type: Full-Time, Year Round
Pay: $17.45 - $19.75 per hour, depending on experience Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days/per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)
Food Expeditor
Job Summary: In addition to Cook responsibilities, organize orders for delivery ensuring they are all to current specifications. Direct the flow of the expo side and monitor order production to ensure ticket times and quality are good. Coach and direct staff as needed to meet these goals.
The Details: Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round Pay: $20.95 - $22.65 per hour, depending on experience and restaurant assignment Schedule: May include weekends, evenings, and holidays
Retail Associate
Job Summary: Perform all types of retail functions including, cashiering, customer service, stocking, cleaning and sales floor.
The Details:
Position Type: Seasonal or Year-Round
Full time year round
Season Dates: 2/26/2026 - 10/7/2026 Pay: $15.85 per hour Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)
Additional Information About Grand Canyon National Park – South Rim
Live, Work and Explore at Grand Canyon National Park! Founded in 1919, The Grand Canyon National Park is one of the oldest national parks in the United States. One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Grand Canyon is a 1-mile deep gorge carved by the Colorado River and is 270 miles long and up to 18 miles wide. The South Rim of the Grand Canyon is the most visited location at Grand Canyon National Park. The breathtaking scenic views and vistas are what bring over 6 million visitors each year to the park. From the incredible sunsets and sunrises to the hundreds of miles of hiking trails and unmatched scenery, the Grand Canyon is one of the most spectacular and iconic places on Earth.
As our employee, you receive extremely affordable employee housing, discounted meals, employee discounts to explore other Xanterra properties and a generous benefits program for eligible employees. By working with Xanterra Travel Collection amongst the beauty of Grand Canyon National Park, this is your chance to Live, Work, and Explore in one of the most beautiful places on Earth!
Live.
Do you have a passion for the environment, want a strong sense of community, have a desire to work hard, and want to live in some of the most beautiful places on earth? Then this might be the once in a lifetime experience for you. Many of our locations provide room and board along with the opportunity to live alongside a diverse community of people from all over the world. Our employees all say the same thing; the memories created living at our parks and lodges will last forever!
Work.
Working Grand Canyon’s parks and lodges gives you the experience to work alongside people from many places. If you want to explore working in the most beautiful places on earth, have a strong work ethic, and will take pride in being an ambassador, then you are in the right place!
Every role in each Grand Canyon National park and lodges plays a crucial part in the success of our operation and creates an experience of a lifetime for our guests.
Explore.
While living and working at Grand Canyon National Park, you will have the opportunity to explore and create adventures of a lifetime. This experience will help you unplug from the digital world and get back in touch with nature. If you're ready for a simpler way of life, spending less time staring at a screen and more time creating unforgettable experiences, then grab your hiking gear, camera and get ready to explore on your days off!