Position Details. Participants should expect to work approximately hours per week.

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1 Overview Host Company Description: Xanterra Parks & Resorts is the nation's largest park-management company with operations in eight national parks, and many other resorts. Xanterra's mission is to be the leader in park and resort hospitality. This includes creating unforgettable memories for our guests and employees who come from around the world to see our legendary landmarks. Xanterra Parks & Resorts, Glacier National Park Lodges is located in remote Glacier National Park, Montana and operates the restaurants, retail stores, hotels, and support services from May through the end of September. Students will work at one of four locations in Glacier National Park: Lake McDonald Lodge, Many Glacier Hotel, Swiftcurrent Motor Inn, or Rising Sun Motor Inn. Please note, the locations are remote and NOT close to each other. Xanterra strives to recruit, select, and work with individuals who possess a strong work ethic, a commitment to providing exceptional customer service, and a sense of adventure in both their personal and professional life! Join us for majestic scenery and a once in a lifetime opportunity! Position Code: PC78273 City: State: Gender Preference: Preference English Level: Minimum Age: Conversational 18 Earliest Start Date: Earliest End Date: Latest Start Date: 8/1/2015 9/15/2015 8/10/2015 Latest End Date: 9/30/2015 Average Hours/Week: 32 Typical Schedule: Participants should expect to work approximately hours per week. Position Description: Work at the beautiful Glacier National Park! ROOM ATTENDANT: Daily guest room and public area cleaning including making beds, cleaning bathrooms, dusting, vacuuming, preventative maintenance, handling guest requests, etc. with attention to details and giving your personal best in service. Must assist in other departments or with other job duties as requested or necessary. May assist housepersons/porters in sorting, counting, folding and carrying of linen and supplies by hand or housekeeping cart. RETAIL ASSOCIATE: Ensures courteous greeting of all patrons. Sells merchandise and assists customers with their selections. Ensures accurate and efficient accounting of all transactions. Operates cash register. Stocking, pricing, cleaning, and inventorying sales items. Assists with other duties as necessary. PREP COOK: Keeps all kitchen areas, equipment, machines, etc. clean and sanitized during each individual shift. Assists all cooks and Chefs in preparations of all daily menu items in adherence to all company recipes and NPS standards. Must be able to assist in other departments or with other job duties as requested or necessary. EMPLOYEE DINING ROOM (EDR) ATTENDANT: Assists workers engaged in preparing foods and beverages for employees or guests by cleaning works area, equipment, and utensils, assisting in food preparation, set up, and service, and collection of garbage and trash. Serves a range of hot and cold food items. Works to ensure a positive dining experience for all employees. Adheres to all hotel policies and 1/5

2 regulations. Assists all cooks in daily preparations of all daily menus. DISHWASHER: Keeps all kitchen areas, equipment, machines, etc. clean, sanitized and organized during individual shift. Assist all cooks and chefs as necessary. Assist in daily cleaning and sanitation duties. Maintain clean and safe work area. Maintain cleanliness of all kitchen and dining room materials. Follow all machine cleaning procedures. Work in designated station set by the Location Chef / Sous Chef. Assist all cooks in daily preperation of menu items. Will work with various soaps and cleaning chemicals. Gloves, aprons and safety materials are provided. Required Duties: Flexible and willing to work in any position, able to be physically active during the assigned shift, bending and moving, hard working and pleasant, able to stand for 8 hours, work safely with knives, recommend employee is over 5'0" Skills Required: KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS: Ability to work as part of a team. Commitment to the standards learned during the training period. Must be organized, with an eye for detail. Must complete mandatory training period after arrival at appointed location. Supplies Required: Uniforms are generally provided at no charge but bring black, non-skid shoes with you. Supplies Cost: 0.00 Company Policies: Interview Required?: Additional Information: As soon as you receive your DS-2019 form, please fill out the additional application online at The $100 deposit is due upon arrival. Pay Rate: USD 8.50 Pay Frequency: Twice Monthly Pay tes: Meals and housing are provided for $12.75 per day. Overtime Available? Overtime Rate: Days Before Start of Work: 0 Tipped Position? Accepts Couples? Accepts Groups? Second Job Allowed? Company Provided Housing? Arrival Information Recommended Airport: All employees traveling by air must arrive 1 day prior to scheduled check-in date. Your destination is Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) serviced by Delta, United, Alaska and Allegiant airlines Hwy 2 E, Kalispell, Mt Nearest Bus Station: Nearest Train Station: 2/5

3 Arrive 1 day prior to scheduled check in date. Your destination is Whitefish, MT (WFH). This is the ONLY station from which shuttle service is available. Do NOT arrive East Glacier Park (GPK) or West Glacier (WGL). Amtrak Scheduled Arrival Times: Westbound 8:56pm (2056) and Eastbound 7:26am Transportation to Company: Students should plan to arrive a day early and stay overnight at Grouse Mountain Lodge. reservations to khartley@glacierparkinc.com and include name, number of people in reservation, arrival date, departure date, travel itinerary, and work location. There is a shuttle available from Glacier Park International Airport to Grouse Mountain Lodge. Reporting Instructions: Human Resources your travel/hotel plans to request a shuttle from the hotel to the park if making reservations for your group you must include names of all travel partners All employees requiring check-in shuttle assistance MUST contact Human Resources at minimum 2 weeks prior to arrival in order to ensure shuttle availability Travel Instructions: You must arrive in Montana 1 day prior to your check-in date. Employees who miss their scheduled check-in may be accommodated at the next available check-in. arrival info to GNPL-J1-International@xanterra.com at least two weeks prior to arrival date. Pick up location: Grouse Mountain Lodge, Whitefish, MT at 8am on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Destination for all flights should be Kalispell, MT (Glacier Park International Airport FCA). Please note that you CAN T stay overnight at the airport. Nearest Social Security Office: ASHLEY SQ MALL 275 CORPORATE DR KALISPELL, MT Phone: (406) The office is open from 9:00AM - 4:00PM, Monday through Friday. Social Security Instructions: Please apply for your Social Security (SS) after you have checked-in with Intrax via phone or web. The best location to apply for your Social Security card is near your employer in Kalispell, MT. Be sure to obtain a receipt from the SS office for your SS application to show to your employer. 3/5

4 Area Information Area Information: Glacier National Park Lodges has negotiated an employee Arrival rate with Grouse Mountain Lodge (Whitefish, MT). This is the recommended hotel for all employee arrivals if they have availability. Prices based on summer 2014: Employee Arrival Rates (1 night only): Single $55/night +tax Double $84/night +tax Triple $99/night +tax Quad $114/night +tax To make a reservation the following information: 1. Name (and all others staying with you) 2. Number of people for reservation 3. Arrival Date 4. Departure Date 5. Travel itinerary for airport/train shuttle 6. Hotel where you will be working this summer (Lake McDonald, Many Glacier, Rising Sun, Swiftcurrent) Please note, that employees requiring shuttle service for check-in/property arrival must make separate request with Glacier National Park Lodges Human Resources see Shuttle information. If Grouse Mt Lodge is unavailable please make reservations at: Pine Lodge 920 Spokane Ave, Whitefish, Mt (406) The Outlaw Hotel 1701 U.S. 93, Kalispell, Mt (406) Travelodge 350 N Main St, Kalispell, Mt (406) Super 8 Kalispell Glacier Int'l Airport st Ave E, Kalispell, Mt (406) Glacier Taxi: , $30 Cultural Opportunities: This is a great location for students who enjoy nature, hiking and camping. Glacier National Park offers 700 miles of hiking trails and beautiful scenery with pristine forest, alpine meadows, rugged mountains, and spectacular lakes. Activities, events, and trips are organized throughout the summer for students. Website: Additional Website Info: Accomodation Option: On-site Dormitory Housing Company Arranged: Company Recommended: Description: Rustic, dormitory-style living with community restrooms and showers for most residents. Dorm Rooms furnished with twin-size beds, 4/5

5 wardrobes, dresser, and a chair and desk. Phone and cable not available in dorm rooms. Estimated Weekly Cost: USD Additional Weekly Cost: Additional Cost Description: $100 Security Deposit is required upon arrival. Commute Options: Walking Commute Cost: Company Provides Transportation: Estimated Distance to Company: 0 Gender Restrictions: ne 5/5