GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK, Wyo., March 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Grand Teton Lodge Company, the concessioner in Grand Teton National Park operating the lodging, restaurants, tours and activities, is currently accepting applications for its 2005 season which runs from May 11 through October 12.

From cooks to wranglers, the company needs to fill approximately 1,000 jobs in the areas of hotel services, food and beverage, engineering, culinary, accounting, retail stores, corrals, transportation, launderette, marina, service stations, guest activities, and other services.

"Our seasonal employment opportunities attract people of all ages and from around the world, many of whom return to work with us each year," said Bob O'Neil, director of human resources for Grand Teton Lodge Company. "High school graduates and college students can hone their skills and gain experience while retirees bring us valuable expertise from their previous careers."

Besides the spectacular views and amenities provided by Mother Nature, Grand Teton Lodge Company's seasonal jobs in Grand Teton National Park come with a variety of perks. Employees are provided complimentary housing, can enjoy all the guest activities free of charge on a space-available basis, and receive discounts in the company-operated gift shops as well as retail stores and restaurants in the town of Jackson. Employees can dine in the employee cafeteria for all of their meals, and have their linens provided and laundered (for just $52.50 per week).

"Our employees get to enjoy a fun work environment in a beautiful National Park setting while providing exceptional service to our guests," adds O'Neil.

Grand Teton Lodge Company's 2005 recruiting schedule and applications for employment can be obtained by visiting http://www.gtlc.com/pr on the Internet or by calling 800-350-2068.

With a mission to preserve, protect and inspire, Grand Teton Lodge Company is the concessioner in Grand Teton National Park operating the lodging, restaurants, tours and activities at Jackson Lake Lodge, the four-diamond Jenny Lake Lodge, and Colter Bay Village as well as Jackson Hole Golf & Tennis Club which is located just outside the Park in Jackson, Wyo. The company's Envision(TM) program represents its commitment to a comprehensive sustainability approach that preserves the environment, ensures quality service, and provides for the health and safety of its guests and employees. For more information about Grand Teton Lodge Company, call 307-543-3100 or visit http://www.gtlc.com/pr.

CONTACT: Carol Peacher of m-k-t-g, +1-770-663-4964, or
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Web site: http://www.gtlc.com/pr