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We have received numerous enquiries on our Work & Travel program with regards to our advertisement taken on 28 January 2004 in the Recruitment section of the Today's newspaper. There are total of 9 US Employers namely, Grand Canyon Lodge (North Rim), HMS Host, Janus Hotels & Resorts, Lagoon Park Utah, Morey's Piers, Nathan's Famous, Santa Cruz Boardwalk, WAWA Food and Yellowstone National Park, that are looking for seasonal workers for Summer 2004. Please find a brief write-up on each of these employers below:

Join in the fun with other internationals students and live, work and play in one of the World's Most Magnificent National Park Now!

Every summer people from all over the world come together to work in Grand Canyon Lodge on a work adventure program. Opportunities are now offered to students who are studying in Singapore to join in the fun, excitement, and most of all the challenges of living, working and playing in this natural and unique land where you will be mesmerized by the extraordinary beauty of Kaibab Plateau, or "mountain lying down", the incredible flora or even catch sight of the rare Kaibab squirrel, which makes the journey all the more worthwhile. Grand Canyon North Rim is a place for those who enjoy a road less traveled. The North Rim or "the other side" of the Grand Canyon is visited by only 10% of all Grand Canyon visitors. The original Grand Canyon Lodge was destroyed by fire and rebuilt in 1937. Its rustic construction of limestone walls and timbered ceilings complements the North Rim's lush beauty. The lodge offers peace and comfort to the North Rim visitor and is a National Historic Landmark. This is going to be a refreshing but ultimate challenge and experience for students in Singapore!

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

The work you will be doing will be similar to working at a high-quality private resort, but the privilege of living and working in a national park is an experience unmatched anywhere else. Check out website for specific descriptions: http://www.grandcanyonnorthrim.com/employment/017A_find_a_job.htm Presently, Grand Canyon Lodge is looking for Hospitality Crew for their Food & Beverage, Front Desks, Housekeeping and Retail Divisions. There is an orientation program that gives guidance to special rules within Grand Canyon Lodge. Once the employee arrives at their location for the summer, there is safety training and general job training that occurs for 3-5 days. This training is provided on site. Students will be paid during those days for training as well.

WORK HOURS / WAGES

Wages will be determined by the position offered. The base wage for entry-level jobs is US$6.00 per hour. Salary will be paid out bi-monthly basis. Employees typically work 40-48 hours per week, but hours may vary depending on staffing needs and business levels. Hours are not guaranteed. Meeting the needs of our guests may require you to work morning and/or evening shifts, and split shifts are available.

LATEST POSSIBLE START / END DATE

Start: 01 May 2004 End: 20 July 2004

LIVING ENVIRONMENT

Accommodation is generally dormitory-style residences. Bathroom facilities is located down the hall. Each room can take up to 3 roommates. Housing includes amenities such as free uniforms, laundry facilities, utilities, free satellite access in all dorm rec rooms, a weight room and access to an internet computer. Housing rental is approx US$11 per person per day and will be deducted from your bi-monthly pay check.

WHAT TO DO AT GRAND CANYON LODGE

There are hundreds of miles of trails to hike, outstanding terrain for mountain biking, camping, fishing, rock climbing, photography, nature walks, Park Service programs, wildlife viewing, athletic events, group trips and more. Self-motivated employees will find an abundance of activities to occupy their free time. The area also has a campground, camper store, service station and laundromat. For more information on employment at Grand Canyon Lodge, visit their website http://www.grandcanyonnorthrim.com. To apply, contact us now @ 6256-7555 x 5.

Join in the fun with other international students and live, work and play in the company that is World Renown for creating innovative concession plans in travel venues Now!

HMSHost, formerly known as Host Marriott Services, is world-renowned for creating innovative concession plans in travel venues. Their initial goal was to serve the traveling public by providing food and news to a small but growing group of traveling consumers. Today, they certainly surpass that. It has an annual revenue of US$1.6 Billion and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Autogrill S.p.A. As a group, they are recognized as leaders in retail, food and beverage concessions serving people on the move. HMSHost operates 2,200 facilities at 71 airports worldwide, and 97 motorway travel plazas in United States and Canada.

Airports - At the 70 airports worldwide, HMSHost has created customized food, beverage and retail programs for them. Their airport partners leverage their analytical expertise to grow both passenger satisfaction and economic returns. Many of their airport partners have been recognized for their outstanding concession programs.

Travel Plazas - HMSHost successfully operates 77 travel plazas on 12 of the most heavily traveled motorways in the United States. HMSHost's innovative food, beverage and retail concepts attract new customers to the travel plazas everyday. Their development team creates customized world-class facilities that invite motorists to enjoy a fine meal or linger in one of their shops.

Every summer people from all over the world come together to work in HMSHost on a work adventure program. Opportunities are now offered to students who are studying in Singapore to join in the fun, excitement, and most of all the challenges of living, working and playing in USA. This is going to be an unforgettable experience!

Presently, HMSHost is looking for Crew Members for 18 of their hotels, restaurants and laundry facilities. They are: Kennebunk North Travel Plaza, Kennebunk South Travel Plaza, Grey Travel Plaza, Delaware House Travel Plaza, Chesapeake Travel Plaza, Maryland House Travel Plaza, Cincinnati Airport, Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport, Vermillion Valley Plaza, Commodore Perry Plaza, Middle Ridge Plaza, Erie Islands, Las Vegas Airport, Plattekill Travel Plaza, Clarence Travel Plaza, Watt Whitman Travel Plaza, Joyce Kilmer Travel Plaza and Ulster Travel Plaza.

As a Crew Member you may be performing some or all of the following functions where required:

CASHIER: To take cash and make change, stock merchandise and helping other crew members.

LINE SERVER: help to make and serve food and merchandise to the customers.

PORTER: help to keep the dining rooms clean, empty garbage and assist the Cashier and Line Servers.

Job Training will be required prior to commencement of position. Students will be paid during the training period.

WORK HOURS / WAGES

Wages will be determined by the position offered. The base wage for entry-level jobs US$6.00 per hour depending on location. Employees typically work 32-48 hours per week, but hours may vary depending on staffing needs and business levels. Hours are not guaranteed. Meeting the needs of our guests may require you to work morning and/or evening shifts, and split shifts are available.

LATEST POSSIBLE START / END DATE

Depends on hotel.

LIVING ENVIRONMENT

Accommodation may be dormitory-style, hotel or private homes. Housing will include utilities and laundry facilities and will not exceed US$130 per week. A deposit of not more than US$170 is required depending on facilities.

WHAT TO DO AT HMS Host

Have fun exploring the vicinity and have a taste of US lifestyle. For more information on employment at HMSHost, visit their website http://www.hmshost.com/. To apply, contact us now @ 6256-7555 x5. or send an email to us at swtrng@singnet.com.sg

Join in the fun with other international students and live, work and play in an established hotel & resort group setting in the USA Now!

Janus Hotels & Resorts Inc owns and manages hotels. The company has ownership interests in 15 hotels and manages 37 hotels. Hotels owned by Janus are located in Virginia, Ohio, Florida, Indiana and North Carolina. Janus is a provider of management services, including the repositioning and / or redevelopment of full feature, limited feature, extended stay or luxury resort property. Included in their innovative management style, Janus focuses primarily on sales and marketing to help increase their client's property's top line revenues. Janus has created proven cost control programs throughout the hotel and, food and beverage designed to produce the highest net operating incomes in the industry.

The owned hotels of the company operate under franchise or membership agreements, which provide for the use of the brand names such as Days Inn, Best Western, Knights Inn, Holiday Inn and Comfort Inn. The company also provides management services to other hotels pursuant to management agreements with the owner of such managed hotels. Room and related services accounted for 70% of 2000 revenues; food and beverage, 21%; management fees, 7% and others, 2%.

Opportunities are now offered to students who are studying in Singapore to join in the fun, excitement, and most of all the challenges of living, working and playing in an established and prominent hotel and resort group in USA. This is going to be an exciting opportunity for students in Singapore!

Presently, Janus Hotels & Resorts is looking for Housekeeper, Restaurant Server, Maintenance Worker, Front Desk/Cashier/Clerk from the Singapore cohort for 2004.

The responsibilities involve:

Housekeeper - cleaning guest rooms and public areas of the hotel, may involve some work in hotel laundry. Employee must be in good physical condition.

Restaurant Server - Taking meal orders and serving food to guests. Job requires some waitress/waiter experience, excellent English skills and ability to enter food orders into computers.

Maintenance worker - doing minor repairs in hotel and guest rooms. Employee must be in good physical condition and have some experience or education in mechanics.

Front Desk/Cashier/Clerk - Collecting payment from guests and registering them in and out of hotel. Requires good computer skills, math ability and excellent English.

Check out website for specific descriptions: www.janushotels.com

Job training will be required prior to commencement of position. Student will be paid during the training period.

WORK HOURS / WAGES

Wages will be determined by the position offered. The base wage for entry-level jobs is from US$6.00 to US$6.50 per hour. The salary will be paid on a bi-monthly basis. Employees typically work 35+ hours per week, but hours may vary depending on staffing needs and business levels. Hours are not guaranteed. Meeting the needs of our guests may require you to work morning and/or evening shifts, and split shifts are available.

LATEST POSSIBLE START / END DATE

Depends on hotel.

LIVING ENVIRONMENT

Accommodation is at the hotel sharing other hotel guest rooms with two or three roommates. Housing will cost you US$87.50 per week. Amenities such as laundry facilities, linens, phone, refrigerator, private bathroom, microwave, air conditioning, TV, computer & internet access is inclusive. A Housing deposit of US$175 is required. Getting to work is easy as housing is onsite.

WHAT TO DO AT JANUS HOTELS & RESORTS

Janus Hotels & Resorts are located near accessible amenities such as Food Market, Shopping Mall, etc.. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the vicinity when they are off duty. For more information on employment at Janus Hotels & Resorts, visit their website http://www.janushotels.com. To apply, contact us now @ 6256-7555 x 5, or email us at swtrng@singnet.com.sg

Join in the fun with other internationals students and live, work and play in the Park Now!

Every summer, people from all over the world come together to work in Lagoon Park on a work adventure program. This is the largest amusement park between Kansas City and the West Coast. Located just 17 miles north of Salt Lake City. Lagoon dates back to the late 1800’s when a whole string of resorts popped up along the shores of the Great Salt Lake. It was rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1953. This theme park has 35 rides and a water park. In addition there is live entertainment, shops, games and food. They are open daily from May to October. Opportunities are now offered to students who are studying in Singapore to join in the fun, excitement, and most of all the challenges of living, working and playing in the US. This is going to be a refreshing but ultimate challenge and experience for students in Singapore!

Presently, Lagoon Park is looking for the following positions for Summer 2004:

FOOD AND BEVERAGE PERSONNEL:daily cleaning, preparing, cooking and serving food, accepting money and making change, and friendly guest services;

GROUNDS ATTENDANT: cleaning of assigned areas, emptying garbage facilities, washing tables, sweeping, operating mechanical equipment, power vacuums, leaf blowers, trash compactors and industrial water hoses, and friendly guest services;

RESTROOM ATTENDANT: cleaning restrooms, assisting guests with special needs, friendly guest services, safe operation & sanitary conditions of restrooms.

RIDE OPERATOR: daily cleaning and sweeping of equipment and area, completing daily safety checklists, collecting of ride tickets, enforcing ride restrictions, checking of safety restraints, friendly guest services and safe operation of amusement rides and attractions;

Check out website for specific descriptions: www.lagoonpark.com There is an orientation program that gives guidance to special rules within Lagoon Park. Once the employee arrives at their location for the summer, there is safety training and general job training that occurs for 3-5 days. This training is provided on site. Students will be paid during those days for training as well.

WORK HOURS / WAGES

Wages will be determined by the position offered. The base wage for entry-level jobs is US$6.00 per hour. Salary will be paid out bi-monthly basis. Employees typically work an average of 32 hours per week, but hours may vary depending on staffing needs and business levels. Hours are not guaranteed. Meeting the needs of our guests may require you to work morning and/or evening shifts, and split shifts are available. Employees are to be in uniforms and will have to pay a refundable deposit of US$20.

LATEST POSSIBLE START / END DATE

Start: 07 May 2004 End: 30 August 2004

LIVING ENVIRONMENT

Accommodation is dormitory-style residences or apartments up to 2 persons per room. Bathroom facilities may be attached to your room or located down the hall. Distance from Housing to Work Site is about 16 km or 15-20 mins commute time. Getting to work is via public transport although Employer does provide transport at US$33 per month. Housing, utilities, laundry, linens, fridge, telephone, computer access, security guards, are provided for you with a payroll deduction of approx US$50.25 per week before applicable sales tax. A refundable housing deposit of US$150 is required.

WHAT TO DO AT LAGOON PARK

Employees are entitled to Ride Passports, discount coupons for friends and family, excellent incentive programs, discounts on park merchandise, company newsletter and non-stop fun with employee activities (volleyball, movies, dances, etc.). Food markets, bank, restaurants and shopping is within walking distance. The nearest major city is Salt Lake City which is about 6 miles / 9.6 km away.

For more information on employment at Lagoon Park, visit their website http://www.lagoonpark.com. To apply, contact us now @ 6256-7555 x 5.

Join in the fun with other internationals students and live, work and play in the Wildwood New Jersey’s Family Owned Amusement & Water Parks Now!

Every summer people from all over the world come together to work in Morey’s Piers on a work adventure program. Opportunities are now offered to students who are studying in Singapore to join in the fun, excitement, and most of all the challenges of living, working and playing in this family owned amusement and hospitality business that operates 4 amusement piers and 2 waterparks (Raging Waters). The amusement parks and two waterparks are located on the boardwalk in Wildwood, New Jersey overlooking the magnificent beaches and Atlantic Ocean. Wildwood itself is located at the southern-most tip of New Jersey and is actually a barrier island renowned for its sparkling white, expansive beach. This is going to be a refreshing but ultimate challenge and experience for students in Singapore!

Presently, Morey’s Piers is looking for Amusement Park Workers for the positions of:

Ride Operator: Operates the controls of the ride.

Life Guard: Works at one of two Raging Waters theme parks. Individuals are required to go through a Life Guard Program. Those who completes it will get a bonus of US$125 and certification.

Guest Services: This positions has many functions covering selling tickets, handling guest comments and taking care of lost and found articles.

Check out website for specific descriptions: www.moreyspiers.com

There is a training program that gives guidance to job rules within Morey’s Piers. Once the employee arrives at their location for the summer, there is safety training and general job training that occurs for 3-5 days. This training is provided on site. Students will be paid during those days for training as well. Those taking the Lifeguard course will get a Bonus of US$125 to cover the training time.

WORK HOURS / WAGES

Wages will be determined by the position offered. The base wage for entry-level jobs is US$6.00 per hour. Salary will be paid out bi-monthly basis. Employees typically work 40 hours per week, but hours may vary depending on staffing needs and business levels. Hours are not guaranteed. Meeting the needs of our guests may require you to work morning and/or evening shifts, and split shifts are available.

LATEST POSSIBLE START / END DATE

Start: 1st or 2nd Week of May 2004 End: 01 September 2004

LIVING ENVIRONMENT

Accommodation is apartment-style residences with one or more roommates. Bathroom facilities may be attached to your room or located down the hall. Getting to work is an easy walk, not a hectic commute. Morey’s Piers will assist with accommodation requirements. Housing generally covers utilities, laundry facilities and will be about US$70 to US$80 per week, before applicable sales tax. A refundable housing deposit of US$100 is required. Other facilities includes: Laundry Facilities; Recreational Facilities; Key control; Security Guard; Computer/Internet.

WHAT TO DO AT MOREY'S PIERS

As an employee, you will have: • Unlimited use of Morey’s Piers rides & attractions. • Discounted passes for family & friends. • Employee discounts at participating local restaurants and stores. • Employee parties and functions such as softball, BBQ’s, after-hours parties.

For more information on employment at Morey’s Piers, visit their webs at http://www.moreyspiers.com . To apply, contact us now @ 6256-7555 x 5.

Join in the fun with other internationals students and live, work and play in New York’s famous chain of Hot Dog Restaurants Now!

Every summer, people from all over the world come together to work in Nathan’s Famous on a work adventure program. Opportunities are now offered to students who are studying in Singapore, to join in the fun, excitement, and most of all the challenges of living, working and playing in the US.

Nathan’s Famous began as a hot dog stand in Coney Island in 1916 and it has since grown in size. Besides its hot dog business, it has acquired Kenny Rogers Roosters and Miami Subs into its fold. The combined family of brands consisted of 24 company-owned units, 380 franchised or licensed units and more than 1,400 branded-product points of distribution in 41 states and 17 foreign countries. This is going to be a refreshing but ultimate challenge and experience for students in Singapore!

Presently, Nathan’s Famous is looking for Food Server for day and night shift for their chain of restaurants on Coney Island.

Check out website for specific descriptions: www.nathansfamous.com

There is an orientation program that gives guidance to special rules within Nathan’s Famous. Once the employee arrives at their location for the summer, there is a general job training that occurs for 3-5 days. This training is provided on site. Students will be paid during those days for training as well.

WORK HOURS / WAGES

Wages will be determined by the position offered. The base wage for entry-level jobs is US$6.25 per hour (for day shift), whilst it is US$6.75 (night shift). Salary will be paid out on a weekly basis. Employees typically work a minimum of 30hours per week, but hours may vary depending on staffing needs and business levels. Hours are not guaranteed.

Overtime pay will be given after 40 hours (per week) at 1.5 times. Participants are required to be in uniform, but is paid for by company Employee provides for black pants, black shoes and socks.

LATEST POSSIBLE START / END DATE

Start: 06 April 2004 End: 31 July 2004

LIVING ENVIRONMENT

Accommodation is dormitory-style residences with up to 3 roommates. Bathroom facilities may be located down the hall. Getting to work is via public transport with distance of approx 10 miles from housing location or about 30 – 45 mins (US$3). Participants will be housed at the Brooklyn Campus which is the urban centre of Long Island University, the 8th largest, private, multi-campus University in the nation. Housing rental is at approx. US$50 per week with laundry facilities, TV, Telephone, Security Guard and Computer/Internet Access before applicable sales tax. A refundable housing deposit of US$ 200 is required. Housing is available up to 10 August 2004 only.

WHAT TO DO AT NATHAN'S FAMOUS

The nearest major city is Manhattan. From the Brooklyn Campus, you will find many cultural and historic attraction easily accessible including the Brooklyn Museum, the Brooklyn Academy of Music, the Brooklyn Botanical Garden etc. The Fulton Shopping Mall and many restaurants and fast food establishments are located within close proximity. Manhattan is only a short subway ride away. Most subway lines stops near the campus. A Greyhound Bus station and a Long Island Rail Road station are within walking distance.

For more information on employment at Nathan’s Famous, visit their website http://www.nathansfamous.com. To apply, contact us now @ 6256-7555 x 5.

Join in the fun with other internationals students and live, work and play in West Coast’s Treasure Now!

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is located on a mile-long beach between Monterey and San Francisco. It is California’s oldest amusement park and home to two National Historic Landmarks – the 1911 Looff Carousel and 1924 Giant Dipper Roller Coaster. Owned and operated by Santa Cruz Seaside Company since 1915, the Boardwalk remains a family style amusement park creating memories that last a lifetime. This 96-year-old Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a true West Coast treasure.

Every summer over people from all over the world come together to work in Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk on a work adventure program. Opportunities are now offered to students who are studying in Singapore to join in the fun, excitement, and most of all the challenges of living, working and playing in USA. This is going to be a refreshing but ultimate challenge and experience for students in Singapore!

Presently, Santa Cruz is looking for Seasonal Crew for their amusement park.

Check out website for specific descriptions: www.beachboardwalk.com

WORK HOURS / WAGES

Wages will be determined by the position offered. The base wage for entry-level jobs is US$7.00 per hour for most positions. Employees typically work at least 32 hours per week, but hours may vary depending on staffing needs and business levels. Hours are not guaranteed. Meeting the needs of our guests may require you to work morning and/or evening shifts, and split shifts are available.

LATEST POSSIBLE START / END DATE

Start: 01 May 2004 End: 02 September 2004

Preference given to those that can stay till 02 September 2004.

LIVING ENVIRONMENT

Accommodation is apartment or cottage style residences and include a full kitchen with cooking and eating utensils, bathroom/showers, beds and linens, dining room tables and chairs etc. Participants will share a room with one to four roommates depending upon room size. Housing is a historic Spanish design apartment building built in 1911 and is conveniently located across the street from the beach, and about 5 minute walk away to work at the Boardwalk. The housing rental is US$60 per week with a refundable deposit of US$120 required. At the end of your stay, a US$10 will be deducted from your deposit for cleaning supplies.

WHAT TO DO AT SANTA CRUZ

The accommodation will be centrally located in Santa Cruz which is a 10 minute walk to the downtown, movie theatres, coffee shops, dance clubs, grocery stores and laundry facilities. By car, San Francisco is about 2 hours away.

Participants will also receive free bus passes, 20% to 40% food discount at the Boardwalk restaurants, free Boardwalk ride passes and lots of employee activities being planned by the employer.

For more information on employment at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, visit their website: http://www.beachboardwalk.com . To apply, contact us now @ 6256-7555 x5.

Join in the fun with other international students and live, work and play in one of the most prominent chain of convenience stores in New Jersey Now!

Every summer, people from all over the world come together to work in Wawa Food – New Jersey on a work adventure program. Opportunities are now offered to students who are studying in Singapore to join in the fun, excitement, and most of all the challenges of living, working and playing in the USA.

Wawa Inc is a privately held company that began its operation in 1803 as an iron foundry in New Jersey. It later went into dairy farming and began a processing plant which led them to open their first Wawa Food Market in 1964 gaining a reputation for offering superior fresh products. Today, this convenience food and gasoline store chain has approximately 550 convenience stores located throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland and Virginia with 13,000 employees on its payroll. Wawa’s goals is to deliver the highest level of “convenience” for its customers.

“Wawa” by the way is a Lenni Lenappe Indian word for the Canada Goose that is found in the Delaware Valley, it also appears on the company’s logo too.

This is going to be a refreshing but ultimate challenge and experience for students in Singapore!

Presently, Wawa Food is looking for Retail Assistants for their outlets in New Jersey. The job duties are:

In the Deli area: Taking customers’ orders, preparing sandwiches, hoagies, party trays, washing dishes, preparing hot foods.

In the Store: Cleaning and stacking shelves, arranging displays, sweeping and mopping floors, taking out trash, cleaning restrooms and windows.

In the Beverage/Coffee area: Making sure coffee is fresh and the area is clean and well stocked, cleaning coffee/soda machines.

In the Walk-In Cooler and Freezer: Stocking shelves, checking in deliveries and stowing away product.

In the Register area: Greeting and talking with customers, ringing sales, bagging merchandise.

Check out website for specific descriptions: www.wawa.com

There is an orientation program that gives guidance to special rules within Wawa Food store. Once the employee arrives at their location for the summer, there will be a general training to familiarize one with the job.

WORK HOURS / WAGES

Wages will be determined by the position offered. The base wage for entry-level jobs is US$7 per hour. Employees typically work 40 hours per week, but hours may vary depending on staffing needs and business levels. Hours are guaranteed. Meeting the needs of our guests may require you to work morning and/or evening shifts, and split shifts are available.

LATEST POSSIBLE START / END DATE

Start: 01 May 2004 End: 31 August 2004

LIVING ENVIRONMENT

Accommodation is hotel or apartment style residences with one or more roommates. Bathroom facilities may be attached to your room or located down the hall. All stores are within walking distance or a short bike ride from housing. Housing will cost approx US$65 per week with a security deposit of US$150 upon arrival with basic utilities included before applicable sales tax.

WHAT TO DO AT WAWA FOOD

The stores are located in the North Jersey shore area: Long Beach Island, Ship Bottom, Beach Haven, Bricktown, and they are less than one-half a day travel travel from New York City, Philadelphia, South Jersey beaches, Baltimore and Washington DC. You can find information about these places of interest by going to www.gophilly.com, www.ny.com, and www.baltimore.com.

For more information on employment at Wawa Food, visit their website http://www.wawa.com/. To apply, contact us now @ 6256-7555 x5.

Join in the fun with other 3000 internationals students and live, work and play in the World's First National Park Now!

Every summer over 3,500 people from all over the world come together to work in Yellowstone on a work adventure program. Opportunities are now offered to students who are studying in Singapore to join in the fun, excitement, and most of all the challenges of living, working and playing in this natural and unique land where elk, bison, bighorn sheep, moose, wolves and bears are free to roam in their natural habitat; world-class trout populations swim in the rivers, streams and lakes; high rising mountain ranges, a rugged canyon, and broad scenic valleys support an array of trees, plants and wildflowers. This is going to be a refreshing but ultimate challenge and experience for students in Singapore!

There are over 3,500 positions in hotels, restaurants and other guest services throughout Yellowstone National Park for Summer 2004. Some departments are:

INTERPRETATION: Interpreter/Sunset & Lake Hotel Tour: Tour Guide

FOOD AND BEVERAGE: Bar section; Dining Room Section; Fast Food Section; food production section; kitchen crew; snack shop/ deli section

FRONT DESKS:Front Office Management; Guest Service Agent; Tour Guest Service Agent

HOUSEKEEPING: Housekeeping section includes: management; office assistant; room attendant team leader

RETAIL: Retail sales associate

Other Departments: reservations; maintenance etc

Check out website for specific descriptions: www.yellowstonejobs.com/employment/jobs.html

Presently, Yellowstone is looking for Hospitality Crew for their hotels, restaurants and laundry facilities.

There is an orientation program that gives guidance to special rules within Yellowstone. Once the employee arrives at their location for the summer, there is safety training and general job training that occurs for 3-5 days. This training is provided on site. Students will be paid during those days for training as well.

WORK HOURS / WAGES

Wages will be determined by the position offered. The base wage for entry-level jobs is US$6.15 per hour. Salary will be paid out bi-monthly basis. Employees typically work 32-48 hours per week, but hours may vary depending on staffing needs and business levels. Hours are not guaranteed. Meeting the needs of our guests may require you to work morning and/or evening shifts, and split shifts are available.

LATEST POSSIBLE START / END DATE

Start: 22 April 2004 End: No Fixed Date

LIVING ENVIRONMENT

There are 8 different places to live and work within Yellowstone. Accommodation is dormitory-style residences with one or more roommates. Bathroom facilities may be attached to your room or located down the hall. Getting to work is an easy walk, not a hectic commute. Three meals a day (all you can eat) are served in the Employee Dining Room. Housing, meals, utilities and laundry facilities are provided for you with a payroll deduction is based on hours worked, and will not exceed US$100 per week, before applicable sales tax. Other facilities includes: Laundry Facilities; Recreational Facilities; Key control; Security Guard; Computer/Internet

WHAT TO DO AT YELLOWSTONE

Hiking or backpacking over more than 1100 miles of trails; photographing a blazing sunset or a herd of grazing bison; sitting quietly beside a mountain stream. From the physically exhaustive to the quietly reflective, the world of Yellowstone offers many worlds to explore. It is yours to decide. A recreation program offers added opportunities for play with activities such as basketball, softball, disc golf, weight lifting, aerobics, movies, dances, slide shows, dance lessons, and guided interpretive hikes. A caution to those of you with urban tastes: It is many miles to the nearest shopping mall! Exploring new territory means new activities and new ways to have fun! Some activities and the rental of hiking and camping equipment require a minimal fee.

For more information on employment at Yellowstone national Park, visit their website http://www.yellowstonejobs.com/. To apply, contact us now @ 6256-7555 x5.