Tailor/Alteration Specialist - Yellowstone National Park

Internal Career Site • Yellowstone National Park, WY

5h • Onsite

About The Position

The Tailor/Alteration Specialist supports Yellowstone National Park’s Lodging team by repairing and altering garments and uniforms and assisting with uniform distribution. The position is seasonal, running from March 2027 to October 2027, and pays $19.25 per hour. Employee housing and on-site meals are available at low cost. On-site laundry, limited-bandwidth Wi-Fi, utilities, and a Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park pass are provided at no cost. Employees can also participate in the Employee Recreation Program and access discounts on retail, lodging, travel, and services at Yellowstone Medical Clinics operated by STGi. A $350 referral bonus program is offered. Xanterra provides competitive benefit programs and services to eligible employees.

The role includes repairing damaged clothing and uniforms, carrying out minor alterations, operating sewing equipment, and assisting with uniform-room, inventory, and laundry operations. The specialist also handles telephone messages, tracks uniform issues, maintains records, and keeps the work area clean, organized, and safe.

The work requires frequent standing, walking, reaching, and repetitive arm, wrist, and hand movements; occasional climbing, crawling, and squatting or kneeling; lifting items up to 35 pounds frequently; wearing hearing protection for up to three hours per shift; and sitting at a sewing machine for up to four hours at a time.

Requirements

• Ability to learn quickly and follow instructions accurately.
• Business communication skills, including a professional telephone manner and clear, concise, professional written communication.
• Organizational skills, including managing items in queue, sewing supplies, and task priorities and schedules.
• Mechanical ability, including operating and making routine adjustments to a sewing machine and associated equipment.
• Ability to stand, walk, and reach outward and above the shoulder frequently for up to six hours per shift.
• Ability to perform repetitive arm, wrist, and hand movements for up to seven hours per shift.
• Ability to climb, crawl, and squat or kneel occasionally for up to three hours per shift.
• Ability to frequently lift items weighing up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to wear hearing protection for up to three hours per shift.
• Ability to sit at a sewing machine for up to four hours at a time.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming telephone calls, pass messages, and take action as appropriate.
• Complete uniform tracking forms promptly and accurately according to laundry procedures.
• Enter uniform issue data into a computerized database according to laundry procedures.
• Repair damaged clothing and uniforms using hand and machine sewing, including replacing buttons and zippers and making other repairs as needed.
• Perform minor alterations, including hemming pants and sleeves.
• Operate sewing machines and hand irons.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area according to laundry policy.
• Assist with uniform inventories, laundry operations, and special projects as assigned.
• Perform other on-site duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style) provided at low cost.
• Free on-site laundry facility, limited-bandwidth Wi-Fi, and utilities included.
• Free Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park pass.
• Employee Recreation Program, including recreation centers, athletics, gear rentals, seminars, van trips, and hiking.
• Access to discounted services at Yellowstone Medical Clinics operated by STGi.
• Retail, lodging, and travel discounts.
• $350 referral bonus program.
• Competitive benefit programs and services for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed