Exclusive yellowstone club opens doors – and paychecks – this summer
A surprising opportunity is emerging amidst the sprawling landscapes of Big Sky, Montana: the Yellowstone Club is actively recruiting seasonal staff, offering a glimpse into a world of unparalleled wealth and exclusivity.
A slice of the ultra-rich, now accessible
Forget the typical summer jobs. The private members-only Yellowstone Club, a destination typically reserved for billionaires and celebrities, is seeking dozens of individuals to staff its vast operations this summer. From crafting bespoke pastries – up to three personalized creations daily – to leading Pilates and yoga sessions alongside boot camp and kickboxing classes, the club’s hiring push represents a rare window into an elite lifestyle.
“You run into some genuinely significant people,” one former employee told Business Insider. “You wouldn’t expect that kind of relaxed attitude in a place with that much money and opulence. They’re remarkably unhurried.”
The club, boasting 15,200 acres of meticulously maintained land – complete with infrastructure resembling a small town – offers a diverse range of roles. Salaries vary, but many positions, such as camp counselors and gym associates, currently pay around $20 per hour. Higher-level roles like restaurant managers can command annual salaries exceeding $85,000. Compensation packages include benefits, complimentary meals, and discounted housing in either Big Sky or Bozeman.
Entry remains fiercely selective. Membership requires ownership of a property within the club’s community – a substantial investment, historically ranging from $8 million upwards – alongside initiation fees and annual dues, previously set at $300,000 and $41,500 respectively in 2018. Notable members have included Bill Gates, Eric Schmidt, Justin Timberlake, and Tom Brady.
The summer season, typically spanning from May to September, promises a flurry of activity: a 18-hole golf course, a four-year-old summer camp, multiple restaurants, and outdoor pursuits like archery and rock climbing. The club, with its exacting standards – “no detail is too small to be overlooked” – demands impeccable service, with employees tasked with ensuring “complete guest satisfaction.”
“You’re learning on the fly what it’s like to manage people who not only have immense wealth but also incredibly high expectations,” the former employee elaborated. “I’ve already demonstrated the ability to handle the top 1% of the 1%, and I’m confident in my capacity to maintain their unwavering satisfaction.”
Job opportunities this summer
Here’s a snapshot of the available positions:
- Camp Counselor – $21 per hour
- Gym Associate – $20 - $22 per hour
- Waiter – $15 - $21 per hour
- Men’s Spa Vesture Employee – $18 - $21 per hour
- Landscaper – $20 per hour
- Barista – $17 per hour
- Golf Professional Assistant – $25 per hour
- Pastry Decorator – $28 per hour
- Food Delivery – $17 per hour
- Baker’s Assistant – $25 - $28 per hour
- Concierge – $20 per hour
Ultimately, the Yellowstone Club’s seasonal hiring drive reveals an intriguing paradox: a world of extreme privilege is simultaneously seeking to engage with the broader workforce, offering a tangible, albeit exclusive, opportunity for those with the right skills and a demonstrable capacity for discretion.