Xanterra Yellowstone National Park Gift Shop Worker .pdf

Xanterra - Yellowstone National Park
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Work and Pay Details
Position title:

Gift Shop Worker

Hourly wage: $8.75

Tips? No

Description of position:

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Estimated weekly wage (incl. tips):
Conditions of bonus:

$247.00

Bonus: $3.00

Students must work until the end of their signed agreement to be eligible for the bonus. Any student who
meets this requirement will receive a bonus in the amount of $3.00 per day for the duration of their job
contract ($3 multiplied by the number of days between the Work Start Date and Work End Date).

Average hours for last year's students?

30 Hours

Maximum weekly hours allowed:

Not specified

Minimum average number of hours?

30 Hours

Possibility of getting more than average hours:

Average

Students get the most hours in:

April/May and late
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historically.

Students get the least hours in:

June/July/early
August

How often are students paid?

Every Two Weeks

Do you pay overtime?

Yes

If yes, after how many hours per week do you pay overtime?

Does your company only operate weekends before or after specific dates?
If yes, what are the dates?

48 Hours

No

You must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays.

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Work and Pay Details
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Other Job Details
Minimum english level:

(6) Advanced

Description of working conditions:

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Will job duties be different at the beginning of the season?

No

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Uniform and Grooming Requirements
Are students required to wear a uniform?

Yes

If yes, what is the cost of the uniform?

$0.00

Are uniform laundry services available?

No

If yes, what is the cost of the laundry service?

$0.00

Do students need to purchase specific clothing or footwear?
Details of purchasing required clothing or footwear:

Yes

Students must provide comfortable, black shoes that cover your entire foot. The
bottoms should be no-slip/slide soles. They are a requirement. Xanterra provides
free uniforms for each position. They must be kept clean and presentable.

Do you have company grooming requirements?

Yes

Details of company grooming requirements?

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Other Company Details
Company hires couples?

Yes

Company hires groups of up to 4?

Drug test required?

Yes

Do students complete an additional application upon arrival?

Does your company issue completion certificates?

No

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If requested, will you evaluate the student's performance?

Yes

Any additional company details?
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Training Information
Is job training required?

Yes

Length of training:

2-3 days

Are students paid during training?

Yes

Hourly pay rate during training:

$8.75

How many hours per week are students likely to receive during training period?

30

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Worksite Location
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Nearest major city:

Bozeman, Montana; Salt Lake City, Utah

Worksite setting:

Remote/Rural

Nearest major airport:

Bozeman, Montana; Salt Lake City, Utah

Distance to nearest major airport:

85 / 300 miles

Additional worksite setting details: This is a national park. Forests, animals, beautiful mountain scenery, pristine rivers and streams are your
surroundings - no cities are near by. You live without smog, rush hour, major crime or traffic lights.Your
yard is 8992 square kilometers!

Standard Arrival Information
Are students required to arrive or depart on specific dates?

Yes

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Mode of transportation:

Employer will arrange pick-up

Students must arrive between these hours:

see below

Cost: Free
Other details:
Employer will provide a free bus for the 120km ride from Bozeman, Montana to Yellowstone on Tuesdays and Thursdays only. There are two
pick-up locations - 7:15am at the Bozeman/Belgrade Bus Station and 7:30am at the Bozeman Holiday Inn hotel. There is no public
transportation from Bozeman to Yellowstone.

After Hours Arrival Information
General information:

Make your hotel arrangements at least 4 weeks in advance and keep your confirmation number. There is a list of
hotels offering discounted rates ($65-$80) on our website at www.yellowstonejobs.com or email the Int'l Coordinator
at international@xanterra.co

Name of accommodation:
Cost per night:

Recommended - Holiday Inn - Bozeman

Accommodation address:

5 East Baxter Lane, Bozeman, MT
59715

$75.00

Best way to travel from airport to overnight accommodation:

Make arrangements with a hotel that offers free shuttle service. Call them for a
pick-up once you arrive at the Bozeman airport. There are free phones at the
airport. Taxi fees average $35.00 from airport to hotels.

Social Security
Are students required to apply for a social security card prior to arriving at worksite?

Yes

Will the company assist students with their social security application?

Yes

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Social Security
Assistance detail:

Students must apply in Bozeman before arriving at Yellowstone. We will assist them on their start date if they have not
already applied. Please apply in Bozeman, Montana ONLY!

Where is the nearest social security office?

Bozeman, Montana

Distance: 90 Miles from
Yellowstone

How will students be paid until their social security card arrives?

We issue a temporary number until the real SSN arrives. Students are
paid on scheduled paydays.

Housing Details
Is housing provided?

Yes

If not, will you assist students in finding housing?

Are there affordable housing options in the area?
Housing options in the area:

N/A

Local housing resources:

N/A

Housing address:

P.O. Box 165, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190

Is the student required to sign a separate housing contract?
Type of housing provided:
Housing details:

N/A

N/A

No

Dormitory

Number of students to a room:

2-3

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Do you offer co-ed housing?

Yes

Cost of housing - per week:

22.88 (approximately)

Are housing costs deducted from paycheck?
Is a housing deposit required?

Includes utilities?

Yes

Yes

No

Amount of housing deposit:

Instructions for payment of housing deposit:

$0.00

Housing & meal costs are based on hours worked, not per day. At 56+ hours you will pay the
full amount for a 2 week pay period - $215.72. Less than 56 hours, you are pro-rated on
housing & food costs. Charts & rates at www.yellowstonejobs.com

Housing deposit due date:

Is deposit refundable?

No

Conditions of deposit refund:
How will deposit be refunded?
Are students required to live in provided housing upon arrival?

Yes

During their work stay, can students find alternate housing?

No

If yes, is there a penalty?

No

Transportation to/from Worksite
Method of transportation to worksite:
Distance to worksite:

Dormitory is within walking distance of work site.

5 - 10 minutes

Cost of public transportation to worksite:

Is worksite within walking distance of housing?

Yes

Not specified

Details of public transportation to worksite:
Cost of transportation to worksite provided by employer:

Not specified

Details of transportation to worksite arranged by employer:
Cost of arranging own transportation to worksite:

Not specified

Details of arranging own transportion to worksite:

Housing Amenities
Available public transportation:

None Specified

Access to public transportation?

Requires additional transportation
On Site Housing Amenities

Laundry:

Yes

Linens:

Yes

Private bath:

No

Refrigerator:

No

Microwave:

No

Air conditioning:

No

TV:

No

Telephone:

Yes

Security guard:

Yes

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Housing Amenities
Computer/Internet Access:

Yes

Individual Beds:

Yes

Utensils:

No

Gym:

Yes

Nearby Amenities
Supermarket:

Walking Distance

Restaurants:

Walking Distance

Shopping mall:

Requires Transportation

Fitness center:

Walking Distance

Post office:

Walking Distance

Laundry:

Walking Distance

Bank:

Requires Transportation

Internet cafe:

Requires Transportation

Movie theater:

Requires Transportation

Library:

Requires Transportation

Additional amenities:

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Meal Information
Are meals included in rent cost?

No

If not, meal plan cost per day:

$11.50

Is the purchase of a meal plan mandatory?

Meals covered:

Full Meal Plan

Yes

Cultural Opportunities
Types of cultural opportunities provided
Organized Holiday Event(s):

No

Organized Trip(s) to Major Attraction(s):

No

Organized Potluck(s) or Dinner(s):

Yes

Organized Trip(s) to Major City:

No

Organized Karaoke Night(s):

No

Information about Events:

Yes

Organized Movie Night(s):

Yes

Information about Local Resources:

No

Organized Sporting Event(s):

Yes

Information about Attractions/Sites:

Yes

Organized Staff Exchange Event(s) - Other:

Yes

Information about Local Community:

No

Organized Trip(s) to Nearby Attraction(s):

Yes

Other:

No

If Other, please
describe:

N/A

Additional details about cultural offerings:

Each village in Yellowstone National Park has it's own set of activities available. Some locations
have indoor recreational facilities with an indoor basketball court. Other locations focus on
outdoor activities such as volleyball. The villages have events posted each week on a board in
the Employee Dining Rooms. Activities include group hikes, movie nights, shopping trips,
boating, talent show, summer theater, and sport competitions. Students are able to sign up for
seminars on different topics, such as bears and wolves. During orientation, employees are given
handouts on recommended day hikes. In 2016, students were able to participate in day trips to
the rodeo and to nearby towns. Some students were also able to participate in volunteer
opportunities in nearby communities.

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