Current Job Opportunities
Join the team that keeps the Gateway Arch and Riverboats at the Gateway Arch buzzing with excitement! From guiding visitors on the iconic Tram Ride to the Top to creating unforgettable experiences on the Mississippi River, Bi-State Development, a proud partner of Gateway Arch National Park, offers a variety of part-time and seasonal job opportunities.
Love fun, teamwork, and great views? Explore our job openings below!
Riverboat Captain: $32.19/hr
You’re the Captain Now! The Gateway Arch Riverboats are hiring Captains who can create unforgettable experiences for our passengers. Safely operate our vessels, engage with guests, and bring the river to life with captivating narrations. Adherence to regulations and company policies is essential while operating the vessel.
Server – $15 per Hour
Food, fun, and the Mississippi! We’re hiring servers to join the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch. Work as part of a great team, serve delicious food, and keep the good vibes flowing—onboard and at the Paddlewheel Café.
Riverboat Ticket Sales Agent – $16 per Hour
Your office has river views! Be a Ticket Sales Agent for the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch. Help guests get their tickets, shop, or grab snacks—and enjoy being part of our daily cruises!
Prep Cook – $15.79 per Hour
Chop, prep, and make waves! Join the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch as a Prep Cook. Help create delicious meals for guests while keeping the kitchen shipshape!
Line Cook – $16.30 per Hour
Where great meals meet great views! Be a Line Cook for the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch. Cook up delicious food, keep the kitchen shipshape, and be part of something special on the Mississippi.
Galley Dishwasher – $15.28 per Hour
Behind every great meal is a clean galley! Join the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch as a Dishwasher, keeping dishes sanitized and organized while supporting unforgettable guest experiences.
Deckhand – $15.74/hr
Crew the Mississippi! ⚓ The Gateway Arch Riverboats seek reliable Deckhands to join our team. Help ensure safe and memorable cruises for our guests while working on the mighty Mississippi. This vital role is part of our U.S. Coast Guard-required crew.
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Gateway Arch Employee Benefits
Bi-State Development Employees at the Gateway Arch & Riverboats at the Gateway Arch are eligible for a variety of benefits for our available part-time and seasonal jobs in St. Louis. Current employee benefits are included below.
Hiring Incentive Starting at $300
New employees are eligible for a hiring incentive starting at $300. To qualify, the employee must be in good standing and maintain an average of 15.5 hours per week.
Free Metro Transportation
New employees at the Gateway Arch and Riverboats are eligible for free rides on any MetroBus or MetroLink train. A free Metro Transit pass will be given after completing the hiring process.
Free Local Parking
Free parking is available to all Bi-State Development Gateway Arch and Riverboats employees throughout the 2025 calendar year.
Equal opportunity employer. Drug‑Free and Alcohol‑Free Workforce.
Looking for More Job Opportunities?
The Gateway Arch collaborates with organizations like the National Park Service, Gateway Arch Park Foundation, and Jefferson National Parks Association to provide programming, dining, and retail opportunities. These partners offer a variety of full-time, part-time, and seasonal jobs in St. Louis, Missouri.
To apply, visit each organization’s individual application link. Note: Partner staff are not eligible for free Metro Transportation benefits provided to Bi-State Development staff.
National Park Service
Gateway Arch National Park is a national park administered by the National Park Service’s Department of the Interior. The 91 acre park includes the Gateway Arch, the surrounding national park grounds, the Old Courthouse and Luther Ely Smith Square. Please visit the links below for available job opportunities.
Explore NPS Jobs
The Arch Store
The Arch Store offers visitors a dazzling array of products commemorating the many stories presented in the Arch museum. The store is operated by Jefferson National Parks Association, our non-profit park partner. We’re looking for enthusiastic, friendly people who enjoy interacting with park visitors from around the world. Proceeds from store sales support the public programs and exhibits at Gateway Arch National Park.
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Photogenic, Inc.
Make smiles! Join us as we capture memories that last a lifetime with a Photographic keepsake at the Gateway Arch or Gateway Riverboats! Hiring for all positions now. $15 an hour.
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Arch Café
The Arch Café offers fresh, local-ingredients-focused food at the most recognizable icon in the Midwest – The Gateway Arch. It’s a great place to learn about the hospitality industry and new cultures as people from all over America and around the world come to visit. Our employees know that they are a part of the experience that every visitor takes home.
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Jefferson National Parks Association (JNPA)
JNPA supports numerous programs and operations at Gateway Arch National Park. In addition to staffing our park stores, we also hire for positions in education, cultural resources, warehouse operations, and our corporate offices.
View JobsVolunteer Opportunities
The Gateway Arch Volunteer Program offers unique opportunities for individuals and groups of all ages, abilities, and interests to contribute their time to a variety of activities, including landscaping projects, museum interpretation and education, events, development and communications, administration and more.
The Volunteer Program is co-managed between the National Park Service and Gateway Arch Park Foundation.
Gateway Arch Park Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to ensure the Gateway Arch, its grounds, neighboring public space, and attractions will be a vital, welcoming, and well-supported resource for the community and nation for generations to come.