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 - View Job Description
The primary purpose and function of this position 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 as well as special events throughout the season. The Kitchen Lead Cook will work with GM to plan menus, and prepare meals for groups as well as for staff, guiding kitchen assistants, rotating hospitality assistants, and volunteers in group meal preparation, service, and clean-up. Shadowcliff’s commitment is to provide consistently nutritious, good quality food, in a timely manner, according to the schedules set by the GM with each group. In addition, the lead cook will work with GM to order needed items, as well as keep a shopping list that ensures we have all needed items to prepare the menu. For this position, please complete the Kitchen Lead Cook Application here and submit a resume to [email protected].
Maintenance/Groundskeeper Lead - (Position Filled)
The primary purpose and function of this position is to serve as the day to day facilities and maintenance person, and groundskeeper for the Shadowcliff campus. The responsibilities include proactive and preventive maintenance and upkeep, grounds upkeep, timely repairs, progress updates, overseeing special projects as assigned, completing the opening and closing lists for campus, and routine communication with the GM to share progress and make plans.
Kitchen Assistant - (Position Filled)
The primary purpose and function of this position is to assist and support the Kitchen Manager/Cook in operating Shadowcliff’s Compassionate Kitchen in a manner consistent with our principles of sustainability and hospitality. The Kitchen Assistant will support food groups of varying size and duration as well as special events during the peak period of mid-June through mid-August and also prepare a set number of staff meals to be determined by the Kitchen Lead Cook and the General Manager.
Guest Services Coordinator - (Position Filled)
This position will serve the following two primary functions:
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This position will perform the operations of the front office, and work approximately four office shifts per week. Responsibilities include taking a leadership role in the office operations, training and supporting the office staff, working with a diverse group of people, answering the phone, taking reservations, responding to emails, organizing and uploading receipts, maintaining petty cash, organizing and reporting gratuities, supporting housekeeping inventory, maintenance and ordering of cleaning supplies, and other office related and administrative tasks as assigned.
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Serve as the assistant to the General Manager in the on-site day to day operations at Shadowcliff Mountain Lodge, a 501c3 not-for-profit organization in their absence. This position is hired by and reports to the General Manager. Weekly schedule is set by the General Manager.
Housekeeping/Hospitality Lead - (Position Filled)
The primary purpose and function of this position is to train, lead, and support the other hospitality staff members as a team in providing a variety of hospitality and housekeeping services for the full Shadowcliff campus and our guests, paying close attention to health and safety policies and procedures, modeling expected practices, and providing quality control oversight. The Hospitality/Housekeeping Lead will meet with the GM regularly to review progress and plan for guests’ needs.
Guest Services Assistants - (Position Filled)
The primary purpose and function of this position is to perform the operations of the front office, working a variable schedule of day and evening shifts (9 - 3 or 3 - 9). Responsibilities include working with a diverse group of people, having knowledge of Shadowcliff’s lodging options, pricing, policies, etc., answering the phone, managing the reservation system, responding to emails, completing laundry, (washing, folding and bundling), other office related and administrative tasks, daily housekeeping in and around the front office area/lounge/guest kitchen, and participating in kitchen clean-up rotation.
Hospitality/Housekeeping Assistants - (Position Filled)
The primary purpose and function of this position is to train, lead, and support the other hospitality staff members as a team in providing a variety of hospitality and housekeeping services for the full Shadowcliff campus and our guests, monitoring which facilities need to be cleaned each day, paying close attention to health and safety policies and procedures and modeling expected practices. The Hospitality/Housekeeping Lead will meet with the GM regularly to review progress and plan.
A variable weekly schedule offers ample opportunity to explore the wonders of Rocky Mountain National Park and surrounding areas. Applicants must be be able to work effectively and respectfully with a diverse staff and guests.
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).
