What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tailor/Alteration Specialist - Yellowstone National Park position at Xanterra Travel Collection?
Overview:
Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Lodging team in Yellowstone National Park!
Are you enthusiastic about hospitality, people, and beautiful places? By working at Yellowstone National Park, you will get all three! As the Tailor, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day administrative functions that keep the park running smoothly.
Job Summary:
The Details:
Position Type: Seasonal
Season Dates: May - October 2026
Pay: $19.25/hour
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)
Why Yellowstone National Park?
We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire in Yellowstone, and proud stewards of the park.
Life in Yellowstone:
Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Lodging team in Yellowstone National Park!
Are you enthusiastic about hospitality, people, and beautiful places? By working at Yellowstone National Park, you will get all three! As the Tailor, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day administrative functions that keep the park running smoothly.
Job Summary:
Tailors are responsible for hemming ripped garments, making adjustments, and assisting in the Uniform Room with handing out uniforms to incoming employees.
The Details:
Position Type: Seasonal
Season Dates: May - October 2026
Pay: $19.25/hour
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)
Why Yellowstone National Park?
We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire in Yellowstone, and proud stewards of the park.
Life in Yellowstone:
- Employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style) provided at low cost
- Free on-site laundry facility, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth), and utilities included
- No Wyoming state taxes deducted from your paycheck
- A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
- Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!
Benefits:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Learning and Development Program
Perks:
- Free Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Park pass
- Employee Recreation Program (recreation centers, athletics, gear rentals, seminars, van trips, hiking, and more)
- Access to discounted services at Yellowstone Medical Clinics operated by STGi.
- Employee discounts at local gateway communities
- Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
- $350 Referral Bonus Program
- The adventure of a lifetime!
- Manages incoming telephone calls, passing messages and taking action as appropriate
- Completes required uniform tracking forms promptly and accurately according to laundry procedures. Enters uniform issue data into a computerized database according to laundry procedures
- Repairs damaged clothing and uniforms, including hand and machine sewing, replacement of buttons and zippers, and other repairs as needed
- Performs minor alterations, including hemming pants and sleeves
- Operates sewing machines and hand irons
- Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work area according to laundry policy
- Assists with uniform inventories, laundry operations, and special projects as assigned
- Other duties as assigned on-site
- Ability to learn quickly and follow instructions accurately.
- Business communication skills, including professional telephone manner and clear, concise, and professional written communication.
- Organizational skills including the ability to work with items in queue, managing sewing supplies, and prioritizing and scheduling tasks.
- Mechanical ability, including the ability to operate and make routine adjustments to a sewing machine and associated equipment.
Physical Requirements include:
- Frequent standing, walking, reaching outward and above the shoulder for up to 6 hours per shift.
- Repetitive motion of arms, wrist, and hands for up to 7 hours per shift.
- Requires occasional climbing, crawling, and squatting/kneeling up to 3 hours per shift.
- Must be able to lift items weighing up to 35 pounds frequently.
- Must be able to wear hearing protection up to 3 hours per shift.
- Able to sit at a sewing machine for up to 4 hours at a time.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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