CampHostJobsMontana’s most useful expansion beyond campground portals is resident conservation and visitor-facility work. American Prairie publishes property-caretaker duties, accommodation and expense reimbursement; Loon Lake 4-H Camp distinguishes paid kitchen work from guest-service and maintenance exchanges; private lodgings and a hostel describe their own RV or housing packages. MT08 MT10 MT11 MT13 The formal public-land foundation remains substantial: FWP has park, interpretation and visitor-center volunteers, Glacier maintains a host program, and BLM already lists several 2027 heritage, campground and river assignments. MT01 MT02 MT03 Local coverage includes Park County fairground/park operations and museum-host programs extending from Missoula and Kalispell to Billings and Sidney. Those museum records are day-use opportunities without an evidenced housing benefit. MT15 MT16 MT17 MT18 MT19 The most important operator caution concerns Silos. Its 2026 employer page is useful, but Reclamation’s new concession procurement closed September 11, so the 2027 operator cannot be assumed from the old recruitment material. MT05 MT06 Several attractive listings are filled, closed or historical, including Loon Lake’s 2026 intake and American Prairie’s hunting-host applications. They remain employer/program leads with explicit status, not a count of jobs currently available. MT12 MT13
What the labels mean
- Taking applications: we opened the employer's notice on the date shown and it was still taking applications.
- Intake announced: the employer says when the next season or hiring round starts.
- Future intake announced: The organization has announced a future season or hiring round.
- Accepts applications: A standing jobs page or recruiting route. No specific opening is confirmed.
- Volunteer program: An established volunteer program. Placements, dates and benefits are set assignment by assignment.
- Contact for jobs: A confirmed operator and contact route. No host opening or housing offer is confirmed.
- Past hiring only: An earlier or archived notice, kept so you know who hires and when. Not a current opening.
- Not yet confirmed: A possible lead that still needs checking before it can be called a host opportunity.
- Opening not reconfirmed: an opening was reported in the research, but we could not confirm it is still open.
- Paid, volunteer, work exchange, business contract and mixed describe the arrangement the source states. They are not a legal ruling on employment status. Free housing is shown only when the source says so for that role.
Taking applications (1)
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FederalTaking applicationsVolunteer
Bureau of Land Management
Garnet Ghost Town, Upper Missouri river and campground hosts · Garnet, Coal Banks and Judith Landing
Historical interpretation · Visitor-center sales · Campground host · River patrol
Rechecked Oct 10, 2026: Housing, hours and deadlines not stated on BLM list; the volunteer.gov listing did not render.
BLM’s official inventory already lists 2027 Montana placements covering heritage interpretation at Garnet, Coal Banks and Judith Landing campgrounds, and a Wild and Scenic River patrol. These are materially different host functions and provide options outside northwest Montana’s park destinations. The individual Garnet and Coal Banks application records returned script errors, preventing verification of detailed duties, benefits or remaining headcount. The future service listings are confirmed; specific availability and living arrangements remain to be read in the full records before promotion. MT03 MT04
- Season or dates: Garnet May 1–September 30, 2027; Coal Banks May 14–October 1; Judith Landing May 15–October 8; river patrol May 15–September 15.
- How to apply: https://www.blm.gov/get-involved/volunteers/volunteer-opportunities/positions — Montana listings.
- Still to confirm: Retrieve individual 2027 applications and distinguish cabins, RV sites and any reimbursement.
See the openingBureau of Land Management
Sources (2) and research ID MT003
- MT03: Bureau of Land Management, Volunteer Positions (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Official 2027 Garnet, Coal Banks, Judith Landing and river patrol inventory.
- MT04: Volunteer.gov / BLM, Garnet Ghost Town Volunteer (Partial page, checked Oct 9, 2026) Application open returned CSS error; detailed terms unreadable.
Accepts applications (5)
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PrivateAccepts applicationsPaid
Beargrass Lodging & RV Resort
Housekeeping and groundskeeping with RV site · Hungry Horse
Housekeeper · Groundskeeper
Beargrass’s own 2026 recruitment page separates jobs with an RV site from a housekeeper position without that benefit. It publishes a higher per-worker rate when two camp workers share one site. Grounds work includes mowing, watering and litter/vegetation cleanup; housekeeping typically has daytime shifts. No start/end date or filled marker was visible, so the listing is treated as a season-specific recruitment channel requiring confirmation, not proof of immediate October hiring. This is a useful example of transparent alternatives in pay and accommodation. MT08
- Pay: With RV site: $15/hour; two camp workers sharing a site: $18/hour each; no-site housekeeper: $20/hour.
- Housing or RV: Full-hookup RV site for specified roles.
- Hours and duties: Housekeeping 20–25 hours/week; groundskeeping 25.
- Season or dates: 2026; exact dates unlisted.
- How to apply: https://www.beargrasslodging.com/contact-6 — résumé/cover letter or request form.
- Still to confirm: Confirm remaining season or 2027 recruitment and applicable shared-site rate.
Place guide: Beargrass Lodging & RV Resort
Beargrass Lodging & RV Resort [email protected]
Sources (1) and research ID MT006
- MT08: Beargrass Lodging & RV Resort, Join Our Team (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) 2026 housekeeping and groundskeeper wage/site combinations; no dated remaining opening.
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PrivateAccepts applicationsWork exchange
Woodland RV Park
Camp host couples · Libby
Camp host · Registration · Light maintenance
Woodland describes a private site-for-service arrangement involving computerized registration, light yard work and restroom/laundry cleaning. Host couples share late-evening and overnight responsibility and can divide the schedule to allow time off. Although the employer calls it volunteering, the practical offer is an RV-site exchange at a private park, so the dossier labels that arrangement separately from government volunteering. The page does not state total weekly hours, a wage or a year. Applicants should settle a written schedule and allocation of on-call responsibility. MT09
- Housing or RV: RV site with utilities and wireless internet in exchange for service.
- Hours and duties: Day tasks plus shared evening/night cover; weekly hours unstated.
- Season or dates: Season not specified
- How to apply: https://www.woodlandrvpark.com/camp-hosting — résumé and references to owners.
- Still to confirm: Agree weekly working/on-call hours and confirm next-season dates.
Place guide: Woodland RV Park
Woodland RV Park [email protected]
Sources (1) and research ID MT007
- MT09: Woodland RV Park, Camp Hosting (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Private site-for-service arrangement, night cover and recruitment email; undated.
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PrivateAccepts applicationsMixed
North Yellowstone Lodge & Hostel
Host couple and hostel operations · Gardiner
Hostel host couple · Hostel manager · Guest services
The hostel advertises a host-couple arrangement with RV space and weekly stipend, as well as manager and part-time crew jobs with lodging. Hosts greet travelers in evening and morning windows and perform light building, grounds and breakfast preparation work. The page is undated and uses volunteer terminology for the couple, so employment/exchange classification and the stipend need clarification. It broadens the list to hostel hospitality, but the lodging offered for manager/crew positions should not be assumed identical to the host couple’s RV arrangement. MT10
- Pay: Host couple weekly stipend, amount unspecified; other wages unstated.
- Housing or RV: Couple RV space; manager and pit crew lodging included.
- Hours and duties: Couple on site five nights/week, greeting 8–10 pm and 6–9 am; manager 37 hours, crew 24 hours/week.
- Season or dates: May/June–September, year unspecified.
- How to apply: https://www.northyellowstonehostel.com/future-plans-1 — employment email.
- Still to confirm: Clarify contractual arrangement, stipend and the next intake year.
Place guide: North Yellowstone Lodge & Hostel
North Yellowstone Lodge & Hostel [email protected] 406-823-9683
Sources (1) and research ID MT008
- MT10: North Yellowstone Lodge & Hostel, Employment (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Host couple stipend/RV space; manager and part-time lodging offers; undated.
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NonprofitAccepts applicationsMixed
Flathead 4-H Foundation
Loon Lake 4-H Camp work camping · South of Bigfork
Guest services · Event support · Groundskeeping · Kitchen staff
Loon Lake explicitly says its 2026 hiring is complete but invites applications for future opportunities. The work-camping program covers guest services, rental hosting, events, maintenance and cleaning, with paid kitchen roles separately identified. It welcomes individuals, couples and small families. The RV service is intentionally described as limited: household power, water access and periodic pumping rather than full hookups. That precision makes it a valuable nonprofit lead for travelers, provided future vacancies and the chosen paid or exchange arrangement are confirmed. MT13
- Pay: Kitchen $16–20/hour or stipend; guest/grounds roles described as work-camping trade.
- Housing or RV: Small RV space with household power, water access and fortnightly pumping; staff quarters/campsites possible; shared facilities.
- Hours and duties: Kitchen 20–40+ hours/week; exchange hours unstated.
- Season or dates: 2026 hiring completed; future applications accepted.
- How to apply: https://loonlake4hcamp.com/jobs/ — Apply Now.
- Still to confirm: Request 2027 openings and exact exchange hours, RV size/power capacity and kitchen wage.
Place guide: Loon Lake 4-H Camp
Flathead 4-H Foundation / Loon Lake Camp
Sources (1) and research ID MT010
- MT13: Flathead 4-H Foundation / Loon Lake Camp, Jobs (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) 2026 hiring completed; future applications accepted; paid kitchen vs work exchange duties and limited RV utilities.
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PrivateAccepts applicationsPaid
Recreation Resource Management of America
Montana campground hosts · Montana campground assignments
Campground host · Fee collection · Cleaning
RRMofA’s own 2026 recruitment page includes Montana and says most positions are filled, while accepting applications for replacements. Its generic host duties combine fee collection, visitor assistance, cleaning, maintenance and revenue/use reporting. That makes it a legitimate private employer channel rather than evidence of a named currently vacant site. Pay and RV terms were not published in the checked overview. Use the company application to ask for 2027 or a specific replacement assignment, and confirm that location’s actual operating contract and season. MT20
- Season or dates: 2026 mostly filled; company season typically May–October.
- How to apply: https://www.rrmofa.com/Employment.php — company application.
- Still to confirm: Request a named next-season assignment and written cash/RV terms.
Recreation Resource Management of America [email protected]
Sources (1) and research ID MT017
- MT20: Recreation Resource Management of America, Employment (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Montana 2026 mostly filled; replacement applications; no named open site.
Volunteer program (8)
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StateVolunteer programVolunteer
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Park hosts and visitor-center attendants · Statewide
Park host · Visitor-center attendant · Interpretive volunteer
FWP describes park hosts who assist campground operations, public information and light maintenance, alongside separate visitor-center, interpretation and special-event roles. The distinction is useful for applicants seeking day-use work or historic sites rather than a campsite assignment. The page gives region-by-region contacts and central volunteer assistance, but no fully dated vacancy inventory. Its host workload and own-accommodation requirements should be checked against the selected park; visitor-center volunteers have a different schedule. Some host sites qualify for a stipend, not all. MT01
- Pay: Some host sites eligible for $100/month stipend.
- Housing or RV: Hosts provide their own housing/equipment; site utility terms require park confirmation.
- Hours and duties: Hosts: 24 hours/week single or 32 hours/week couple as stated; confirm how split.
- Season or dates: Season not specified
- How to apply: https://fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/volunteer/land-positions — regional park contacts and volunteer application.
- Still to confirm: Confirm the next advertised season and precise role before publishing an opening.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks [email protected] 406-444-7317
Sources (1) and research ID MT001
- MT01: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Volunteer with Parks and Outdoor Recreation (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Host and visitor-center functions, weekly commitments and contact.
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FederalVolunteer programVolunteer
National Park Service
Glacier National Park campground hosts · Glacier region
Campground host
Glacier keeps host applications for supervisory review during the current calendar year, then contacts candidates for suitable assignments. The standing page says most placements need approximately three months because of training, with campground seasons varying from mid-May into October. Most host sites have full RV utilities but some are more limited. The description establishes a recurring program rather than current availability at every named campground. Next-season applicants should also check campground operations and their particular RV dimensions before planning a summer around a historic site list. MT02
- Housing or RV: Designated host site; most full hookups, some limited.
- Hours and duties: Approximately three-month commitment for most positions; visitors may seek help at any hour.
- Season or dates: Season not specified
- How to apply: https://www.nps.gov/glac/getinvolved/vip-campground.htm — submit requested volunteer paperwork.
- Still to confirm: Request 2027 recruiting dates, operating campgrounds and the proposed site utility details.
Place guide: Glacier National Park
Sources (1) and research ID MT002
- MT02: National Park Service, Glacier campground hosts (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Standing program; most placements require three months; utilities vary.
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NonprofitVolunteer programVolunteer
American Prairie
PN and Anchor property caretakers; hunting-host notification · Near Winifred, Havre and Winnett
Resident property caretaker · Visitor assistance · Hunting host
American Prairie’s caretaker page concerns real visitor-use properties: maintaining cabins, huts, trails and signs, cleaning between groups and answering visitor questions. It specifies PN and Anchor accommodation alternatives, remote-road requirements and a reimbursement. The season is May–August with no year stated. A separate 73 Unit hunting-host page explicitly says applications are closed and offers notification, despite showing fall 2026 service dates. Keep that hunting role as a watch-list item rather than an open slot. This is a particularly strong conservation-property lead. MT11 MT12
- Pay: Caretaker: $300/month personal-expense reimbursement plus work mileage.
- Housing or RV: PN full-hookup RV pad and Starlink; Anchor RV hookups or bunkroom/cabin facilities.
- Hours and duties: Caretaker average 30 hours/week, Thursday–Monday.
- Season or dates: Caretaker May 1–August 15, year unspecified; 73 Unit fall 2026 applications closed.
- Who can apply: Valid licence/acceptable record; AWD or 4WD for remote access.
- How to apply: https://americanprairie.org/volunteer/pn-caretaker/ — application; hunting role has separate Get Notified form.
- Still to confirm: Confirm next caretaker season and property; do not advertise the closed hunting-host slot.
Sources (2) and research ID MT009
- MT11: American Prairie, Property Caretaker (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) PN and Anchor property duties, accommodation, reimbursement and seasonal schedule; year unspecified.
- MT12: American Prairie, 73 Unit hunting host (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Explicit applications closed; 2026 dates and accommodation; notification option.
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NonprofitVolunteer programVolunteer
Northern Cheyenne Mennonite Churches / Mennonite Mission Network
Crazy Head Springs camp service · Northern Cheyenne Reservation, southeastern Montana
Mechanical maintenance · Camp setup · Camp support
The placement is hosted by three Mennonite churches on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation and recruits mechanical help for the diesel generator and water system, plus setup, dismantling and cooking. It offers housing or RV connections and most meals while camp is operating. This is a church-run service placement on reservation land, not a tribal-government campground job; that distinction prevents misleading employer attribution. The annual June/July pattern is stated without a current year, so an applicant should confirm the next camp dates and technical responsibilities. MT14
- Housing or RV: Housing or RV connections; most meals during camp.
- Season or dates: Setup late June; camps generally second/third July weeks; dismantling late July; year unlisted.
- How to apply: https://www.mennonitemission.net/serve/placements/northern-cheyenne-mennonite-camps-at-crazy-head-springs/ — Apply Now.
- Still to confirm: Confirm next-season dates, volunteer expenses and generator/water-system skill needs.
Place guide: Crazy Head Springs
Mennonite Mission Network / Northern Cheyenne Mennonite Churches
Sources (1) and research ID MT011
- MT14: Mennonite Mission Network / Northern Cheyenne Mennonite Churches, Crazy Head Springs camps (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Mechanical and camp support service; June/July season, housing or RV connections.
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CountyVolunteer programVolunteer
Historical Museum at Fort Missoula
Museum volunteer support · Missoula
Museum volunteer · Visitor support
The museum maintains online and printable volunteer applications and a named assistant-director contact with a county email address. It establishes a concrete local heritage-facility volunteering route, although the checked page gives less role detail than other museums in this dossier. The useful action is an interview to match visitor-service or practical support skills, not an assumption of a resident caretaker position. No lodging, RV space or stipend was found. This broadens local coverage while keeping evidence strength and the day-use nature clear. MT16
- Housing or RV: No accommodation stated.
- Season or dates: Season not specified
- How to apply: https://fortmissoulamuseum.org/education/volunteers/ — application and assistant-director interview.
- Still to confirm: Ask for a defined seasonal visitor or grounds assignment and its recurring schedule.
Historical Museum at Fort Missoula [email protected] 406-258-3478
Sources (1) and research ID MT013
- MT16: Historical Museum at Fort Missoula, Volunteers (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Museum application and county assistant-director contact.
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NonprofitVolunteer programVolunteer
Conrad Mansion Museum
Historic-house hosts and grounds volunteers · Kalispell
Museum host · Docent · Gardening · Housekeeping
Conrad Mansion directly names a hosting role: welcoming guests, answering questions during self-guided visits and helping in the gift shop. Guided tours, gardening and light housekeeping provide alternative ways to care for a visitor facility. The standing page offers a direct enquiry route and flexible volunteer matching, with no dated opening or residential benefit. This is a useful northern Montana heritage lead for applicants who prefer public interaction or preservation tasks to outdoor campground cleaning. The word host here describes museum visitors, not an RV residency. MT17
- Housing or RV: No accommodation stated.
- Season or dates: Season not specified
- How to apply: https://conradmansion.com/volunteer/ — contact museum.
- Still to confirm: Arrange a host/docent training date and confirm seasonal shift availability.
Conrad Mansion Museum [email protected] 406-755-2166
Sources (1) and research ID MT014
- MT17: Conrad Mansion Museum, Volunteer (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Host, docent, garden and housekeeping duties.
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NonprofitVolunteer programVolunteer
Western Heritage Center
Museum host program · Billings
Museum host · Visitor orientation
Western Heritage Center’s front-desk hosts orient visitors to galleries, answer questions and share information about the community. Applicants complete a form and interview, and training is provided. The museum says it can work toward a schedule fitting the volunteer’s needs, making it a useful day-use alternative for travelers staying in Billings. The source does not advertise paid shifts, housing or an RV exchange. Its value is a verified named host function with a direct nonprofit intake route, not a general tourism listing. MT18
- Housing or RV: No accommodation stated.
- Season or dates: Season not specified
- How to apply: https://www.ywhc.org/support/volunteer/ — application and staff interview.
- Still to confirm: Confirm whether a short seasonal stay meets training and scheduling needs.
Sources (1) and research ID MT015
- MT18: Western Heritage Center, Volunteer (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Museum host duties, application, interview and training.
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NonprofitVolunteer programVolunteer
MonDak Heritage Center
Saturday museum and event volunteers · Sidney, eastern Montana
Museum operations volunteer · Event assistant
MonDak identifies volunteers who run the museum on Saturdays, assist events and prepare exhibits, as well as collection and research tasks. It therefore adds an actual visitor-facility lead in eastern Montana rather than concentrating every entry around Glacier and Yellowstone. The website directs candidates to contact the center for a matched opportunity. It does not establish a resident host, salary or campsite. Applicants should clarify whether Saturday operation is a solo responsibility, what training is required and whether a fixed seasonal commitment is acceptable. MT19
- Housing or RV: No accommodation stated.
- Season or dates: Season not specified
- How to apply: https://mondakheritagecenter.org/support/volunteer/ — contact/Volunteer Today.
- Still to confirm: Obtain the Saturday host schedule and training requirements.
Sources (1) and research ID MT016
- MT19: MonDak Heritage Center, Volunteer (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Saturday museum operation and event/exhibit assistance.
Past hiring only (3)
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FederalPast hiring onlyBusiness contract
Bureau of Reclamation
Silos Recreation Area concession procurement · Canyon Ferry Reservoir near Townsend
Concession business operator
Reclamation issued a 2026 commercial-services concession opportunity at Silos and then extended the closing date to September 11. That deadline has passed. It is useful evidence of an operating-business channel and a reason to verify the future employer, not an invitation for an individual camp host to apply or evidence that an incumbent retained the contract. Monitor award and successor announcements before carrying 2026 operator information into 2027. The official notice links the solicitation package and question responses at SAM.gov. MT05
- Season or dates: Solicitation 26-LM-60-CC01; extended deadline September 11, 2026, closed.
- How to apply: https://www.usbr.gov/newsroom/news-release/5402 — official SAM.gov link for award and amendment tracking.
- Still to confirm: Check the resulting concession award and effective date before naming the 2027 Silos employer.
Sources (1) and research ID MT004
- MT05: Bureau of Reclamation, Extended Silos concession bidding opportunity (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) September 1, 2026 release extended bids to September 11, 2026; closed.
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PrivatePast hiring onlyPaid
Canyon Enterprise, Inc.
Goose Bay and Silos marina/campground employment · Canyon Ferry Reservoir
Host couple · Marina store staff · Campground maintenance
The Silos careers page names Canyon Enterprise as operator and advertises Goose Bay host couples for May–September 2026. It describes both host and store work and requires an RV plus separate vehicle. A related employer page says Silos positions are filled and publishes different Goose Bay compensation, so those figures should not be combined. The 2026 season has ended, and Reclamation’s Silos procurement means its future operator needs verification. This remains a useful actual marina-employer lead with a clear next-season follow-up. MT06 MT07 MT05
- Pay: Silos page: $1,100/month host; Goose Bay page: $1,400/month host/store positions. Related page differs; verify per person/role.
- Housing or RV: Silos electric/water; Goose Bay full hookups in published 2026 examples.
- Season or dates: May 1–September 30, 2026, ended.
- How to apply: https://www.thesilosmt.camp/careers — one application per person.
- Still to confirm: Confirm 2027 contracts, vacancies and individual cash/site terms.
Canyon Enterprise / Silos 406-587-9054
Sources (3) and research ID MT005
- MT06: Canyon Enterprise / Silos, Careers (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) 2026 Goose Bay host-couple intake and Silos/Goose Bay pay examples; season ended September 30.
- MT07: Canyon Enterprise / Gallatin Canyon Campgrounds, Employment (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Silos positions filled; older/different Goose Bay pay; Wyoming host locations also listed.
- MT05: Bureau of Reclamation, Extended Silos concession bidding opportunity (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) September 1, 2026 release extended bids to September 11, 2026; closed.
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CountyPast hiring onlyPaid
Park County Fairgrounds & Parks
Grounds and operations crew · Livingston, with Gardiner/Silver Gate support
Groundskeeper · Facility maintenance · Event operations
The county’s detailed May 2025 posting includes groundskeeping, minor repairs, janitorial work and preparing event infrastructure at fairgrounds and parks. It also describes occasional work at Arch Park and Silver Gate Park. Seasonal and on-demand tracks offer different hour commitments. Although an Apply Online link remains, the old posting date and absence of a refreshed season prevent treating it as a verified current vacancy. This is a strong local event/facility employer lead, particularly for applicants with practical maintenance skills and their own accommodation. MT15
- Pay: Historical grades $15.85–17.50 or $17.50–22.25/hour according to duties/experience.
- Housing or RV: No accommodation benefit stated.
- Hours and duties: 10–30 hours/week before June, possibly 35–40 peak; event shifts also described.
- Season or dates: Posted May 7, 2025.
- How to apply: https://jobs.parkcountymt.gov/jobs/150/Fairgrounds-Parks-Crew-Staff-GROUNDS-OPERATIONS-Staff — county application.
- Still to confirm: Ask whether the posting has been renewed and obtain current rates and season.
Sources (1) and research ID MT012
- MT15: Park County, Fairgrounds & Parks Crew Staff (Full page read, checked Oct 9, 2026) Posted May 7, 2025; wages, duties and application remain published; not current vacancy confirmation.
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