Around 3500 employees are hired every year in Yellowstone to provide service for the nearly 3 million visitors who annually visit the park.
Wages vary with the type of position and skill required.
Most employment extends from the beginning of June through Labor Day, with some seasonal positions lasting up to six months. Volunteer positions can also be found with the NPS and the Student Conservation Association. The National Park Service job opportunities come in the form of vacancy announcements. Applicants must submit a specific application, within a specific time frame, for every position available. Yellowstone National Park consistently receives more applications than there are available positions.