Careers Johnny Morris Nature Resorts

Welcome to Johnny Morris Nature Resorts, where you’ll find more than just a job. Here is where you’ll find your career. Our team provides the best service to guests across the nation who are visiting our nature resorts. When you join our team, you’ll discover a passion, build a career you’re proud of and feel right at home every day you come to work.

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Why build a career with us?

Because there is so much more than just a great job waiting for you here…

[Big Cedar Lodge] is one of the most beautiful places on the earth, and you get the luxury of coming here every day - for free.”

- ALAN | SAFETY & SECURITY

Nature

From the beautiful scenery of the Ozark Mountains to lake views, Johnny Morris Nature Resorts are placed in the middle of the most beautiful nature scenery in the nation. Surrounded by wildlife at every turn, you’ll be immersed in nature every day – from hiking and biking to fishing and hunting. And while the nature experiences are too numerous to count, the best part of each day are the breath-taking sunsets…promising tomorrow holds even more opportunity than the day before.

The team that I have here (at Big Cedar) is the most incredible (team) I have ever experienced.”

- TED | FOOD & BEVERAGE

It gives you a really good feeling to know you work at a great place that truly sees their associates and respects and appreciates them for all they do.”

- JENNIFER | FOOD & BEVERAGE

People

Associates at Johnny Morris Nature Resorts understand our mission of conservation and are empowered to create a better planet. We all work together to provide the best genuine Ozarks hospitality and professionalism. Co-workers are friends and your time at Johnny Morris Nature Resorts is spent smiling and making memories. We are a team that depends on each other, and each talented team member makes a difference.

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Mission

Johnny Morris Nature Resorts are the wilderness resorts of choice for guests who expect genuine hospitality, outstanding service, and a relaxing experience surrounded by nature and rustic elegance.

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Benefits

At Johnny Morris Nature Resorts, we believe a healthy associate is a happy associate. It is our sincere desire to make sure our associates are taken care of, providing them some of the best healthcare benefits available today. From medical benefits like health, dental and vision insurance, to paid time off and best in class associate discounts, our associates have access to a wide variety of benefits to make sure their family is cared for. We also offer additional benefits to give our associates the opportunity to recharge.

What We Offer

We are proud to offer our associates generous discounts at Bass Pro Shops, Cabelas, Big Cedar Lodge, Top of the Rock, Big Cypress Lodge, Dogwood Canyon and Wonders of Wildlife.

Full-time hourly associates become eligible for benefits the 91st day of continuous employment and salaried associates become eligible for benefits on their date of hire. Coverage is available to associates, their legal spouses and their dependent children.

We offer three medical plan options that include prescription drug coverage that is administered by United Health Care. All plans offer preventative care services covered at 100% with in-network providers.

Our associates perform better when taking time away from their jobs during the year. To encourage a refreshing break from work each year, we grant paid vacation time to our employees.

Non-Exempt Associates:
Regular full-time and part-time non-exempt associates who worked at least 1,040 hours during the prior eligibility year are eligible for vacation based on the following schedule.

Years of Service Vacation
1-6 Years: 80 hours
7-13 Years: 120 hours
14+ Years: 160 hours

Exempt Associates: Big Cedar Lodge grants paid vacations to exempt associates as follows.

Years of Service Vacation
0-1 Year: 40 hours
1-6 Years: 80 hours
7-13 Years: 120 hours
14+ Years: 160 hours

We currently recognize six paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Regular full-time and part-time associates are eligible for holiday pay. To qualify for holiday pay, eligible non-exempt associates must complete 90 days of employment and must work all of their scheduled hours on the last workday before the holiday and all of their scheduled hours on the first workday after the holiday (unless on approved vacation or your absence is approved by your supervisor). Associates on a leave of absence do not qualify for holiday pay.

Full-time associates will receive eight hours of holiday pay at the regular straight-time rate for each paid holiday. Associates classified as part-time will receive four hours.