Director, Catering & Events - Year Round at Deer Valley Resort — Deer Valley, Summit County
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Job Description
Year Round Classic, consistent quality from a winning team! Deer Valley Resort is nestled in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah, in the historic mining town of Park City which has evolved into an exciting and diverse mountain ski town. Our staff consists of locals, transplants, seasonal workers from all 50 states and international students from around the globe. We are a diverse workforce where everyone feels welcome, appreciated, and valued. No matter if you are 14 or 84 years, there is a place for…
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Work camping in Utah — common questions
What's the typical work-camping season in Utah?
Utah is a two-season state. Northern Utah and mountain operations (Park City, the Uintas, Bear Lake) run May through October. Southern Utah (Moab, Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef gateways) runs October through May — summer in the southern desert is dangerously hot and most parks dramatically reduce operations. The shoulder seasons (March-April, October-November) are peak demand across the state.
What pay range should I expect for camp jobs in Utah?
Pay rates for Utah work-camping positions cluster between $29.00/hour and $35.00/hour for most positions, based on listings currently in our database. Camp host roles that include a free RV site typically pay at the lower end. Maintenance, front-desk lead, and activities-coordinator positions pay at the higher end. Some volunteer state-park host positions trade work hours for a free full-hookup site instead of a paycheck — the site itself is often worth $600-$1,500/month in equivalent value.
Do Utah campgrounds typically provide an RV site?
Utah state park host sites have free camping with some full-hookup and some partial-hookup arrangements depending on the park. Southern Utah resorts and private campgrounds around Moab, Zion, and Bryce gateway communities typically include a free site as host compensation due to the harsh seasonal calendar.
Which Utah state parks hire work campers?
Yes — Utah State Parks runs both volunteer host positions and paid seasonal jobs (through naturalresources.utah.gov/seasonal-employment). Volunteer hosts greet visitors, provide information, collect user fees, and assist with maintenance and cleaning. Background check required. Free campsite (full or partial hookup by park). Apply through stateparks.utah.gov/resources/volunteer/become-a-host.