Jobs
Discover essential details for prospective team members in our Jobs Guide.
Now Hiring for the 2025 Summer Season! Scroll down for job descriptions and contact information.
Working at Shadowcliff
Shadowcliff is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Shadowcliff to provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law.
Shadowcliff is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, welcoming space for all staff members. BBIPOC and LGBTQIA+ are encouraged to apply!
Shadowcliff is where you come if you want to work, live, learn, grow, and play in a beautiful environment closely connected to nature and community.
Nestled in the Rocky Mountains overlooking Colorado's largest, deepest natural body of water, Shadowcliff puts you at the doorstep of Rocky Mountain National Park, Grand Lake, the beautiful Fraser Valley, and the Continental Divide Trail. Activities such as hiking, biking, camping, horseback riding, fishing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, and more are at your doorstep!
The Shadowcliff community is warm, welcoming, knowledgeable, and supportive. We have a strong history of volunteerism that continues today, and every community member cares deeply for Shadowcliff and its seasonal staff. The connections you make at Shadowcliff could last you a lifetime! Friendships carry on long after we close our doors for the winter and most every season witnesses one or more reunions as prior staff return to say hello, volunteer, or stay for a few days as guests.
The small town of Grand Lake is the western gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park and is located 2-3 hours from any big cities. There is very little night life in the town unless you count nature's nocturnal, furry friends. Along with the natural beauty of the area, Shadowcliff and Grand Lake are also a great environment to work and live in if you are seeking a place of quiet reflection.
Shadowcliff provides a comprehensive employment experience including onsite housing, community living, and an emphasis on encouraging staff to take full advantage of the natural surroundings in their free time. Employee schedules routinely change based on the needs of guests and especially with large group retreats, so it is important that Shadowcliff employment be your top priority. With this in mind, we typically cannot accommodate candidates who plan to obtain second jobs in Grand Lake in addition to their employment at Shadowcliff. We may be able to accommodate folks that hold other positions if they work for themselves online and/or have control over their schedule. Shadowcliff is unable to accommodate fixed work schedules from other jobs. Additional employment must be disclosed during the application process, and, if hired, staff must be able to meet the requirements of the work schedules set forth by Shadowcliff. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Questions? Email General Manger, Kimberly, at [email protected]!
Due to the interactive and communal nature of employment and community living at Shadowcliff, prior to accepting a position, candidates will need to agree to the following conditions of employment:
Shadowcliff is a no-smoking and pet-free facility for staff and guests.
Due the communal nature of staff housing at Shadowcliff, we are unable to accommodate Emotional Support Animals.
Seasonal Positions
Applications for Summer 2025 will be reviewed starting February 1 until all positions are filled. Apply now!
The level of busyness, work, and activity at Shadowcliff varies widely throughout the season. Seasonal staff perform a variety of hospitality and guest services tasks, and we are seeking people with open, searching attitudes who would like to live with and accept persons of differing views and beliefs, strive to develop new skills, prioritize adaptability, and work hard while taking advantage of all that Shadowcliff and the surrounding area have to offer.
Compassionate Kitchen Lead Cook
This Position is eligible for a $500, bonus for completion of the season, see details below.
This position's primary purpose and function is to perform the operations of Shadowcliff’s Compassionate Kitchen in a manner consistent with our principles of hospitality, sustainability, and providing nutrient-dense, vegetable-forward, whole foods. The Kitchen Lead Cook prepares food for groups of varying size and duration and special events throughout the season. The Kitchen Lead Cook will work with the GM to plan menus and prepare meals for groups as well as for the staff. The Lead cook will guide kitchen assistants, rotating hospitality assistants, and volunteers in group meal preparation, service, and clean-up. Shadowcliff’s commitment is to provide consistently nutritious, high-quality food, on time, according to the schedules set by the GM with each group. In addition, the lead cook will work with the GM to order needed items, as well as keep a shopping list that ensures we have all the needed items to prepare the menu.
This position has a private room, board, wifi, laundry, salary, and shared gratuities.
For this position, please complete the Kitchen Lead Cook Application here and submit a resume to [email protected].
Preference for all positions is given to applicants who can commit to the full season, arriving approximately mid-May through the beginning of October. However, we are open to considering partial-season applicants should availability match our operational needs (typically the shortest length of stay we can consider is mid-June through mid/late-August) .
To apply please:
- Carefully review the Job Description(s).
- Review Shadowcliff's Employment & Community Standards Agreement and Health & Safety Standards Agreement.
- Complete the Shadowcliff Staff Application. (If more than one position interests you, please select all that apply).
