Shenandoah National Park

Seasonal Employment
in Shenandoah

most positions run
March through November

Now accepting applications for our 2008 season

ARAMARK Harrison Lodging is the licensed concessioner in Shenandoah National Park. We operate the lodges, dining facilities, craft and gift shops, campstores, gas stations, and stables throughout the park. 

Location - Shenandoah National Park is located in northern Virginia approximately 100 miles southwest of Washington, D.C. The Skyline Drive runs through the middle of the park and connects at its south end to the Blue Ridge Parkway. The northern end of the park begins at Front Royal, Virginia and runs 105 miles to the southern tip in Waynesboro, Virginia. The park is a mountain area with many scenic overlooks of the Shenandoah Valley and the Blue Ridge Mountains and offers hiking, backpacking, camping, birding, picnicking, nature walks, ranger interpretive programs, etc.

Transportation - You are responsible for your own transportation to the park. The closest airport is Washington Dulles. The closest bus station is Charlottesville, VA. The closest Amtrak station is in Culpeper, VA.

Housing - Limited amount of housing is available. Dormitory style rooms with bath for 2-4 people per room, $20/person/week; or Dormitory style rooms with a community bath for 2-3 people per room, $10/person/week. Children and pets are not permitted in employee housing.

Types of positions available:

  • Desk Clerk
  • Bellman
  • Laundry Worker
  • Cook
  • Pantry/Salad Bar Worker
  • Cocktail Server
  • Housekeeping
  • Cashier
  • Night Auditor
  • Host/Hostess
  • Dishwasher
  • Bartender
  • Bar Back
  • Bus / Set-up
  • Server
  • Linen Truck Driver
  • Day and Night Cleaner - Public Areas
  • Night Cleaner - Kitchen
  • Wrangler (Stables)
  • Gas Station Attendant

  • Internships are Available

Wages - We offer competitive wages based on your experience and skills required by the position. 

Meals - We have a special employee meal program ranging in price from $2.00 - $6.00.

Schedule - Most jobs require 40 plus hours per week. Weekends and Holidays are our busiest times and all employees must be able to work these days.

Employee Standards

All applicants must be 18 years of age.

Apply online

ARAMARK Harrison Lodging
Shenandoah National Park
PO Box 727 CW
Luray, Virginia 22835
Phone (540) 843-2100

An Equal Opportunity Employer  EOE/M/F/D/V

For more information see: http://www.visitshenandoah.com 

Hospitality services in Shenandoah National Park are managed by ARAMARK Harrison Lodging,
under authorization of the National Park Service.


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