Welcome
Grand Canyon Lodge at North Rim has been designated as a historic landmark and is located right on the edge of the Grand Canyon. Amazing Canyon views, tons of outdoor activities, unique wildlife, and a diverse workforce are all part of what makes working at Grand Canyon North Rim so awesome!
We feel that our team members are as important as our guests and we look for candidates who take pride in providing exceptional guest services, enjoy the outdoors, and understand the importance of preserving and protecting our natural resources.
The 411
Location
North Rim of The Grand Canyon
Season
May 15th - Oct 15th
Industry
Lodging, Food & Beverage, Retail
Housing
Dormitory Housing and RV Sites with full hook-ups
Meals
Meal Plans Available
Available Positions
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Our Location
Location & Climate
The Grand Canyon North Rim is located in a remote area of Northern Arizona within a two-hour drive of the Utah border. The closest towns are Jacob Lake, Arizona 47 miles and Fredonia, Arizona/Kanab, Utah at approximately 80 miles away. Our nearest cities are St. George, Utah at 150 miles, Flagstaff, Arizona at 172 miles, and Las Vegas, Nevada at 268 miles.
The North Rim is 8,500 feet above sea level and weather can be unpredictable in Spring and Fall so employees should be prepared for a variety of climates. You should expect mild mountain temperatures from Mid-May towards Mid-September when temperatures range from 50 to 70 degrees. There is usually a dusting of snow at the very start and end of our season. Heavy afternoon rains occur during Monsoon Season from June 15 to September 30. The North Rim is closed in winter.
Wildlife
The Grand Canyon North Rim has a variety of wildlife including Deer, Elk, Coyote, Turkeys, Bison, and indigenous Kaibab Squirrel with their black coat and grey bushy tail.
Our Location
Life @ North Rim

Our Community
Our Employees come from various parts of The United States and all over the world. With such a small and diverse staff, Grand Canyon North Rim provides a community atmosphere and encourages cultural exchanges. Many of our staff have returned for multiple seasons and would love to have you join us as part of our family!
The Grand Canyon North Rim offers planned recreational opportunities as well as outings and trips to other National Parks and places of interests.
Employee Activities & Trips
The North Rim offers planned recreational opportunities such as weekly scheduled shopping trips to St. George, Utah and outings to Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks. In past seasons we’ve also made trips to Lake Powell, Horseshoe Bend, Sand Hollow, and Canyonlands National Park.
- Hiking
- Mountain Biking
- 4-Wheeling
- Star Gazing
- Rafting
- Mule Riding
- Photography
- Celebrations
- Arts & Crafts
- Games
- Billiards Tournaments
- Yoga Sessions
- Movies
- Karaoke
Property Events
4th of July Celebration
Independence Day is a special date for the Grand Canyon North Rim. Every year we celebrate with a parade of vehicles decorated in patriotic flair, a community cookout and other activities such as Relay Races, Cake Walks, Volleyball, Bocce Ball, Horse Shoes, Badminton, Frisbee, Kickball, Face Auto painting, and Watermelon & Pie Eating Contests.
Survivor Party
To celebrate another successful North Rim Season, and as a way of demonstrating appreciation to our staff, the “Survivor Party” features a special meal with a beautiful view of the Grand Canyon, and live music. As you can tell, we like to send our departing seasonal staff onto their next adventure in style.
Perks & Discounts
Perks
- The experience of living and working in a beautiful national park.
- Clean air, wildlife, and miles of hiking trails.
- Meet interesting people and make friends that often last a lifetime.
- Movie and book library, employee gym, sporting fields, and equipment.
- Computer facilities, Wi-Fi, laundry facilities – all without cost.
- We offer a special rate to friends and family of employees.