Jobs & Employment

Primary Location: Flagstaff, Arizona
Work Location: Canyon REO 1619 N. East St. Flagstaff AZ, 86004
Job: Food Department Manager
Schedule: 30-40 hours a week
Pay: $22.00 – $25.00 an hour starting wage
Perks: Flexible schedule and time off during slow seasons

The Food Department Manager is a 30-40 hour a week position that is responsible for all food operations at Canyon REO. They work with clients to design meal plans schedule food packs and department hours, procure food, maintain the meal database, accommodate dietary needs, and manage the department and staff.  

Primary Location: Flagstaff, Arizona
Work Location: Canyon REO 1619 N. East St. Flagstaff AZ, 86004
Job: Food Department Assistant, menu planning, food shopping, prep and packing
Schedule: 40 hours a week
Pay: $19.00 – $22.00 an hour starting wage
Perks: Flexible schedule and time off during slow seasons

The Food Department Assistant is a 30 hour a week position that is responsible for carrying out the hands-on tasks of executing Grand Canyon food packs. This includes packing, shopping, stocking, and prepping food for river trips as well as assisting the Food Department Manager with menus packing lists.

Job Location: Flagstaff, AZ
Job: Equipment maintenance, vehicle maintenance, organization, loading, unloading, welding, painting, cleaning
Education: High school Diploma or GED, river experience
Schedule: Full time and part time positions available
Pay: $17.40 – $20.00 an hour
Additional work is available as a Rigger and Truck Driver. Inquire for details.

Warehouse Staff work with the equipment and vehicles at Canyon REO. They prepare and load equipment before a trip and unload, clean, and maintain the equipment after a trip. They also prepare vehicles for shuttles. People who enjoy physical, outdoor work with a team of people should apply for this position. Applicants who do not currently possess skills in welding, vehicle maintenance, and trailer driving will have the opportunity to train in these areas.

Primary Location: Flagstaff, Arizona
Work Location: Flagstaff, Lee’s Ferry, Diamond Creek, and Pearce Ferry
Job: Transportation, manual labor, education, customer service
Schedule: Flexible, as needed
Pay: $18 – $20 an hour
Additional work is available in REO’s warehouse. Inquire for details.

Riggers serve a critical transportation, customer service, and educational function. Their job is to guide clients through the put-in and take-out process. They will ensure equipment and people are transported safely, that clients understand how to set up and use Canyon REO equipment, and that trips launch and take-out smoothly. This requires an in-depth understanding of river equipment, interpersonal skills, and the ability to coach private boaters of various experience levels.

Primary Location: Flagstaff, Arizona
Work Location: Arizona, California, New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah
Job: Camp Hosting and Wilderness Guiding
Schedule: Duration of scheduled trip including prep and cleanup days.
Pay: $18 – $20 hourly for pre and post trip work;
        $150 – $225 daily rate for overnight workshops
Additional work is available in REO’s warehouse. Inquire for details.

Camp Guides travel to workshop locations ahead of the workshop and establish a base camp. Once the clients and photo professionals arrive, Camp Guides introduce them to the camp and educate them on best practices while camping in remote areas. They then tend to the camp, prepare food, and otherwise see to the workshop participants needs for the duration of the workshop. Once workshop participants have left, Camp Guides brake down camp and return to Flagstaff.