National Park Service
Grand Canyon National Park is the largest employer in the Grand Canyon. Since these are all federal jobs they typically have the highest pay, and the best benefits as well. All federal jobs are listed on USA Jobs so learning this search engine for Federal Employment is the best way to find a job with the NPS.
Grand Canyon Lodges
Xanterra Parks and Resorts The second largest employer in Grand Canyon National Park is Xanterra Parks and Resorts. Xanterra runs all of the Lodging, Phantom Ranch, several stores, the Mule Rides, Train, Bus Tours and several other venues within the Park.
Delaware North Delaware North operates the Canyon Market Place and several gift shops within the Park, as well as a few stores in Tusayan.
Forever Resorts Forever Resorts is the concessionaire for the North Rim lodge and nearly all the stores, restaurants and services in North Rim Village.
Non Profits
Grand Canyon Field Institute GCFI is a non-profit that provides educational tours within Grand Canyon National Park, and works directly with the National Park Service. The majority of there jobs are working as specialized field guides within the park.
Peregrine Fund The Peregrine Fund is a non-profit that played a major role in the reintroduction the nearly extinct California Condor. They have several paid and volunteer positions working with the Condor and other Raptors with the Grand Canyon National Park.
Grand Canyon Trust A non-profit based in Flagstaff, AZ the GC Trust have several paid in volunteer position both in and out of the field in the Grand Canyon Area.
Coconino Rural Environmental Corp CREC helps create jobs throughout Arizona for young Americans. These are typically outdoor based jobs focusing on Trial Maintenance and other improvements to Outdoor Recreation Areas. Student Conservation Association The SCA provides volunteer and internship positions in US National Park and other Public Lands. While most of these positions only provide housing and a small stipend, some match the seasonal employees performing similar duties.
Tour Companies
From hiking and whitewater rafting, to helicopter flights and leisurely driving tour, the Canyon offers a Grand array or tours, and therefore a lot of jobs in the local tour industry. Take a look at the tours and tour providers on this site for more info on a career in this area.
Outside the Park
There are many cities and towns at or near the boundaries of Grand Canyon National Park. These areas have a lot of service industry based jobs to support visitors and typically have opening year round.
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