Join our Team: Job Openings

Are you looking for a “top of the world” place to work? As we continue to expand and welcome more visitors each year from around the world, we are searching for passionate staff members to care for and share Grandfather Mountain’s natural beauty and resources.

All staff members of our non-profit Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation share a common bond of being 100% committed to the mountain we work on and 100% dedicated to making sure guests are able to create their own mountain adventure, no matter how big or small.

Why Join Our Team? Mile-High Job Perks

• Never tire of the aww-inspiring views from a natural wonder. Meet visitors from around the world.
• Work at a place filled with rich history – natural and cultural. There’s never a dull day on Grandfather.
• Coworkers include some on the wild side: bears, eagles, otters, cougars, elk and more.
• Enjoy a friendly, family environment with competitive pay, along with career growth.
• Get free admission to approximately 20 area attractions, including Biltmore and Gatlinburg destinations.
• Take advantage of employee discounts in the mountain’s shops and restaurant.
• Receive free admission to the park during off-duty hours to enjoy all the many things to do!
• Be part of the new Wilson Center for Nature Discovery.
• Work for a cause — our nonprofit has a mission of inspiring conservation of the natural world. Read about the Foundation.

Current Job Openings: Hiring Now for the 2023 Season!

Administrative Office
Be a vital part of the team and provide administrative support to the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation.

• Administrative Assistant: Donor Relations and Special Events – Responsible for the management of the CRM/donor database, creation and distribution of timely and tailor gift acknowledgement and other communication pieces for donors. Also provides event support by helping manage registration, waivers and other communication and logistical tasks. Full-time position. Read full description: Administrative Assistant: Donor Relations and Special Events

Conservation & Education
Join Grandfather Mountain’s classroom in the clouds. Assist with, organize and deliver educational programming, including interpretive talks, field trips, outreach, events and more.

• Naturalist Intern – Help provide students with informal education and do interpretive programming for guests. Get a good understanding of the workings of the mountain’s conservation and education department and complete a capstone project. Typically offered between May and August. Read full description: Naturalist Intern

Facilities
The new Wilson Center for Nature Discovery is the jewel of Grandfather Mountain’s Conservation Campus. Join our Facilities team to become a steward of Grandfather’s biggest attraction since the Mile High Swinging Bridge.

• Facilities Support Staff – Work closely with our Facilities Coordinator in the preparation and presentation of the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery. Read full description: Facilities Support Staff

Food & Beverage
Got an appetite for customer service? Join our food and beverage team!

• Seasonal Food & Beverage Employee – Assist in Mildred’s Grill general food service, including preparation, cooking, cashier, clean-up, customer service and more. Seasonal, March through October. Read full description: Food & Beverage Employee

Maintenance
Become a dedicated steward of Grandfather Mountain, ensuring the park remains in peak condition.

• Facility Maintenance Assistant Manager – Perform tasks and assignments pertaining to park maintenance, including grounds-keeping. Assist and act in a supporting capacity to the Maintenance Manager. Year-round position. Read full description: Facility Maintenance Assistant Manager
• Facility Maintenance Technician – Perform tasks and assignments pertaining to park maintenance, including grounds-keeping. Seasonal, April – October. Read full description: Facility Maintenance Technician

Park Support/Operations/Special Projects

Want to join a team that can move mountains? Our park support team assists in the day-to-day tasks that keep Grandfather Mountain running.

• Parking/Safety Coordinator – Help keep our visitors’ experience on the mountain a pleasant and safe one. Supervise parking staff, help with operational needs, rove the park and serve as daytime security. Full-time position. Read full description: Parking/Safety Coordinator
• Park Support Staff – Support the day-today operations and safety functions of Grandfather Mountain, including shuttle transportation services for guests, groups and more. Read full description: Park Support Staff
• Bus Driver – Provide bus transportation services for group visits and special events, as well as monitor equipment and perform limited maintenance. Read full description: Bus Driver
• Construction Laborer – Get your hands dirty (literally!) and assist with special construction projects on the mountain. Seasonal. Read full description: Construction Laborer

Retail
Help Grandfather Mountain’s hundreds of thousands of guests make memories for a lifetime with the perfect souvenir.

• Retail Cashier Associate – Work in one of the park’s two gift shops, Nature Museum and Top Shop, or sometimes both! Duties include cashier, inventory, customer service and more. Seasonal, March through October. Read full description: Retail Cashier Associate

Seasonal Jobs
Typically supervisors begin reviewing applications for seasonal employment in February and March to have staff in place by April and May. You are welcome to send in an application at any time of the year, as needs may change during the course of the season. Most seasonal jobs begin in April and end in late October or November. We welcome both high school and college students.

Where are we?
The entrance to Grandfather Mountain is located on U.S. 221, two miles north of Linville, North Carolina, and one mile south of the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 305. We are located high in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Avery County, 18 miles from Boone & Appalachian State University and 10 miles from Banner Elk and Lees-McRae College. Get driving directions.

Apply Now!
To apply for a position with the restaurant, gift shops, ticket gate or maintenance staff, please complete our online application. For more information, call Kim Rupard at (828) 733-2013 or email kim@grandfather.com.

The Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or age. Read more about the Foundation.

Offers of employment are contingent upon the satisfactory outcome of a criminal background check.

Meet some of our staff members in this video: