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CoolWorks

Last updated Jun 2026

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CoolWorks has listed seasonal and adventure jobs in great places since 1995, from national parks and ski resorts to summer camps, ranches, and lodges across the US. Many positions include room and board, which can make it a practical path if you are relocating and need a job and housing at the same time. It is a general job board, not LGBTQ-specific, so check each employer's culture. Browse, including a Jobs with Housing filter, at coolworks.com.

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