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Working in Ohiopyle State Park

Wilderness Voyageurs Staff of 2011
Working in Ohiopyle State Park on the Youghiogheny River for Wilderness Voyageurs will be one of the most memorable jobs you'll have in your lifetime. You'll enjoy Pennsylvania's largest State Park paddling the river, hiking the trails, fishing and hanging out with a great group of folks as part of your job. It's an excellent opportunity to share your love for the outdoors with others as a raft guide, outdoor shop employee, bike mechanic or through any of the other job openings. Working for Wilderness Voyageurs, you'll learn new skills and have an experience that will be with you for the rest of your life. Some of our staff have been working for us since 1977!

If you want to be a raft guide - this is the place to learn! No experience is necessary. We'll teach you all the skills you need to become an accomplished guide and be able to guide on a variety of rivers. If you want to be part of the team, but not a guide - there are positions in reservations, sales, the outfitter store or the restaurant. Complete a summer job application to get the process started!

We will start hiring for the 2012 season in early spring for the following positions: Seasonal full & part time:

Important Downloads:
Job Application 

Guide Candidate Letter (only necessary if you wish to be a raft guide)

Positions available:

  • Reservations and Sales Director - A fun, challenging and rewarding year round position. Please click here to download the job description and requirements.
  • Retail Staff - Join the best outdoor retail staff in the area! Wilderness Voyageurs Outfitters is a fun loving outdoor shop specializing in gear & equipment paddling, fly fishing, camping & the general outdoors. Year round position available with the proper experience. 
  • Bike Mechanic - Must have prior experience wrenching and building bikes. Full & part time positions available.
  • Restaurant Positions
    • Falls City Restaurant and Pub is hiring a full time, year round manager. Offering a competitve salary. Please complete an application, add a cover letter and your resume. Direct all inquiries to Eric Martin. Phone: 800-272-4141. Mail: Eric Martin PO Box 97 Ohiopyle, PA 15470. Fax: 724-329-0809. Serious inquiries with previous experience only.
    • Cook Staff at Falls City Restaurant & Pub
  • CDL Driver

  • Raft Guides: If you are interested in being a River Guide or Instructor, you must have outdoor skills, excellent communication skills, and have up to date first aid and cpr cards. WFR or other EMT training is a plus. Raft Guiding is rigorous and physically demanding. Please download a raft guide candidate letter for training information and details. We look forward to meeting you!

If you have questions, please call us at 800-272-4141 ask to speak with:

  • Ben: River guiding & instruction
  • Janette: Reservations & Sales
  • Eric or Lynne: Falls City Restaurant & Pub
  • Kasia: All other positions

Please fax applications to 724-329-0809

Or mail them to:
Wilderness Voyageurs
PO Box 97
Ohiopyle, PA 15470

 
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