Working in Glacier National Park as a Foreigner
by Maryna Shevaldina
(Kyiv, Ukraine)
Hello! My name is Maryna. I am an international student from Ukraine seeking seasonal employment during my summer university holidays (from 06/01/2010 till 09/07/2010).
I first heard about Glacier National Park as a child. I have always dreamed to visit it, so when I became a participant of Work & Travel USA program as one of InterExchange Programs (www. InterExchange.org ; tel. 212-924-0446), I started seeking jobs at Glacier National Park.
Next summer I will have all necessary documents and J-1 visa, so my staying in USA will be absolutely legal.
Is it possible for me, a girl from another country, to become a member of Glacier National Park team? And if yes, what I should do to get a summer job?
I really need advice.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
~ Maryna
Answer
Hi Maryna,
Many employees of Glacier National Park (and other National Parks) are from other countries.
When I worked in Glacier, there were employees from Russia, Croatia, Ukraine, and other places.
The best place to contact would be Glacier Park Inc. They run many of Glacier National Park's hotels and lodges.
You can learn more about working in Glacier on my page about Glacier Park Inc.
But contacting Glacier Park Inc directly is the best way to find out specific information about working in a National Park as a girl from Ukraine.
Regards,
Perry
