The work camping and camp hosting jobs listed below are not guaranteed to be suitable for you. Please contact
the employer as to availability of the work camper opportunity. These employers should never request a fee for you
to get the job. If that should happen, please contact me at the contact link at the bottom of this page.
Camp Host Needed At Totem Bight Day Use
Park
Totem Bight day use park is located 10 miles north of Ketchikan. The park
is dedicated to the Southeast Alaskan native culture, displaying the art and architecture of the late 19th
century. The park exhibits 14 totem poles and a clanhouse, hand-crafted by Native carvers in the area. A
short self guided trail winds through the rainforest to the totemic display facing an ocean passage.
Commercially guided tours from the cruise ships frequent the park.
Applicants must have their own RV. Some travel assistance provided.
Couples preferred. Job includes providing visitor information, services and educational sales material at
the nonprofit Alaska Geographic Association bookstore; garden and grounds maintenance; daily opening and
closing of the historic building on site, and possibly provide weekly guided tour of the park.
Amenities include subsistence payment which may include propane cost,
electricity provided. Caretaker RV site is located next to the beach, facing the west with beautiful
sunsets. 2 mile bike trail nearby. Services located in Ketchikan. Dates needed 5/1 - 9/30, 8 - 10
weeks.
See http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/vip/index.htm for more information. Applications can be mailed to Mary.Kowalczyk@alaska.gov.
Volunteer Work Campers Needed at Alaska
Islands and Ocean Visitor Center
Dream of traveling to Alaska? Enjoy learning about wildlife and helping
people? Become a volunteer Visitor Center Docent at Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center in scenic
Homer, AK.
To apply: We prefer you apply via the downloadable application which is
available at http://www.islandsandocean.org/volunteer: The
application is fillable on-line, but you will need to save and email it to the
contact information provided.
Application
Deadline: October 31, 2011. We hope to have positions filled by late November - early
December.
Location: Our 3.5 million acre refuge
spreads from southeast Alaska near Juneau to the tip of the Aleutian Islands and up into the Chukchi
Sea. It hosts most of North America’s nesting seabirds; most of North America’s active volcanoes; the
majority of the world’s Steller sea lions; the only World War II battlefields in the U.S. other than
Pearl Harbor; and some of the worst weather.
Docents will be stationed at the refuge headquarters and visitor center in
Homer, AK. Homer (pop 4500) is located on scenic Kachemak Bay approx 220 miles south of Anchorage on the
Sterling Highway. Homer sits at the edge of spectacular wilderness areas that offer kayaking, hiking, bird
watching, tidepooling, fishing, and wildlife watching opportunities. Homer has earned the name “cosmic
hamlet” for its off-beat flavor, and the town has a thriving cultural side with art galleries, theaters,
and frequent touring performers.
Docents work in the Alaska Islands & Ocean Visitor Center, which is a
partnership between Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge and the Kachemak Bay Research Reserve, and is
dedicated to understanding and conserving the marine environment.
Duties: The main
duties include opening and closing the visitor center, staffing the information desk, conducting bookstore
sales using cash registers and credit card machines, and answering visitor questions. There are also
opportunities to lead or assist with talks and tours and maintain a garden site, although these duties are
not required of every volunteer.
When: Four
positions (2 couples or 4 individual) will be filled for 21 weeks: April 24 - September 9, 2012 Two more
positions (1 couple or two individals) may be filled to help cover the peak season 16 weeks: April 24 -
August 19. Dates may be somewhat flexible.
Skills and Interests: Docents with the
following interests and abilities will enjoy their experience the most.
- Friendly and outgoing people who enjoy helping the public and working
at a busy visitor center
- Experienced birders and those with knowledge of intertidal
creatures
- Confident operating cash registers
- Knowledgeable of Alaska or quick learners
- Public speaking and environmental interpretation
experience
Logistics: A weekly
stipend and 50% of RV site cost provided per person for 32hours/week work. Free bird, whale, and other
wildlife watching opportunities are offered to better acquaint volunteers with the area and Refuge.
Docents are also given the opportunity to earn their Certified Interpretive Host of Guide credential
through NAI.
Fishing Lodge Kenai Peninsula Alaska - RV
Work Exchange
Alaska – Kenai Peninsula, opportunity for a couple or single– Work
Camping. We are a premier fishing lodge in Kasilof Alaska. Our lodge sits on approximately 6 acres
right on Crooked Creek. We are minutes from the Cook inlet, 2 miles to the Kasilof River, 15 min
to the Kenai, If you like to fish or love the outdoors this is the place for you. Warning we are visited by
Bears and Moose. Eagles are common place.
Our Season is from May 15th to approximately
September 15th. We need a commitment for most or all of the season. We are looking for a
couple or single person to help out this season 2012. We have space for your RV with water hook
up, sewer and electricity, Internet, Sat TV available, laundry and a good time. You will receive
your space and utilities in exchange for work. Total 21 hours during a week, additional hours
paid at $10 an hour.
Duties include grounds keeping, general outdoor clean up (keeping things
neat and tidy), handyman fix it, and some relief work in the lodge with housekeeping, serving and
kitchen. You will have an opportunity to fish, travel, see the sights, and enjoy Alaska. At least
2 full days off a week. There is a possibility of additional employment in the area.
Visit our website at http://www.crookedcreekretreat.com and
if you are interested please contact us at crookedcreekretreat@gmail.com . We have a cook, cleaning staff and part time help on staff, several
other employees of the fishing company are also on site, we are a small exclusive lodge and cater to
our guests. No pets please. You must be cheerful, happy to be here and ready to enjoy
yourself. You may arrive sooner and leave later. Thank you for your interest we look
forward to hearing from you.
On Site manager for Alpenglow
Lodge
The Anchorage Ski Club is seeking a part-time, on site manager for our
Alpenglow Lodge this summer. We are a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to providing recreational
opportunities in and access to the Chugach Mountains outside of Anchorage.
Duties include maintaining our trailhead, assisting as needed with lodge
rentals and overseeing the onsite espresso & snack stand (weekends only). Water, power, and waste
disposal is available on-site.
This is a paid position, and a great opportunity for active people who
want to spend their summer in a beautiful wilderness area only twenty miles from downtown
Anchorage.
To apply contact John Robinson-Wilson at gm@skiarctic.com and take time to visit our website at http://www.skiarctic.com.
Alaska Tour Jobs
Princess Cruises and Holland America Line offer a wide-variety of
spectacular land and sea experiences. With a combined 15 ships sailing to Alaska each summer, five wilderness
lodges, a fleet of luxury motor coaches and the largest domed rail cars in the world; they offer both luxury
and adventure that is truly unmatched. Princess Cruises and Holland America Line offer competitive wages for
summer jobs in Alaska and Seattle. Wages vary depending on your position, level of experience, and additional
qualifications. The Alaska, Seattle, and Vancouver seasons run from early May through late September. To begin
your Alaskan adventure, please visit us at http://www.alaskatourjobs.com/.
Camp Host For Far North Little
League
Far North Little League is looking for a summer camp host in Anchorage,
Alaska for the ball fields/park complex at Abbott Loop Community Park
Details:
- Free parking
- Beautiful Mountain View
- Trail Heads
- Free power, water
- Once-a-week holding tank pumping May 21-Aug 17 then bi-monthly from August 18
forward.
- One month minimum commitment as you travel in and out of Anchorage
- The camp host is needed now through approximately September 15 and will be provided free
parking spaces and water by Anchorage Parks and Recreation (APR).
- Camp hosts sign an agreement with APR for the exchange.
We have had wonderful camp hosts over the years. Thank you in advance for
helping the league with this important need!
Steve Forrest
President
Far North Little League
907-351-2547
Or Valerie 907-632-0866
Qiviut Boutique at Alaska
(Skagway)
*Please note that this is not a work
camping position. There are numerous campgrounds in Skagway and this employer is seeking seasonal retail sales
clerks.
We are looking for experienced sales clerks for our seasonal shop in Skagway, Alaska. We specialized
in Qiviut (muskox down) garments. Season starts from early May through the end of September.
If you are interested in, please contact us at alaska@qiviuk.com
Akie Fujimoto
Jacques Cartier Clothier/Qiviut Boutique at Alaska
Rivers Edge Resort
During the summer season (May-Oct), River's Edge Resort will employ between 100 and 110
full- and part-time staff in all departments. Visit our website at www.riversedge.net and click on the jobs link at the top of the page for more
information.
Katmailand, Inc.
Offering summer job opportunities in Katmai National Park, Alaska. Seasonal job openings include
a wide variety of positions that require skills in fish guiding, maintenance, and hospitality. We seek
skillful, high energy, people-oriented staff persons for unique, group, Eco-tourism-based travel. The
seasonal jobs run from late May through mid September or into part of October. Visit our website at
www.katmailand.com and look for the link to the jobs information at the bottom of
the page.
Millers Landing
We offer competitive wages throughout the company. Because of our very intense and busy summer
season, many positions require overtime. All employees hired could be asked to work overtime.
Campground and land based positions are paid on an hourly rate with the average work week between 40 and 60
hours. Marine positions aboard our fishing and water taxi boats are based on a daily wage. Most marine
schedules are an eight to ten hour day and a rotating five to six day work week. Kayak guides/instructors
are paid on a per trip basis.
Supervisory positions are available to the qualified 2nd year employee.The Alaska tourist season is May
through September.
In your leisure time there is an amazing variety of outdoor activities to take advantage of including
hiking, camping, fishing, wildlife viewing and much more. Visit our employment page at www.millerslandingak.com for more information. You will find the link to the jobs
information at the bottom the the web page.
Alaska Wildland Adventures
Offering Alaska summer jobs on the Kenai Peninsula and in Denali National Park. These seasonal
jobs are based on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula and include positions that require skills and experience in the
following fields: natural history interpretation; guiding; outdoor leadership and recreation; fish guiding;
rafting; maintenance; and/or hospitality. Employment for these seasonal jobs runs from mid-May through
mid-September. However, the dates of employment vary slightly with each location. Some of the summer jobs
may have flexible start and end dates, but applicants who are available for a full season of summer
employment are preferred (May 15 to Sept. 15). See our jobs page at www.awasummerjobs.com for more information.
Denali RV Park & Motel
We have job openings if you have an RV. Employees must have their own RV because area housing is
scarce in the summer. You'll have a scenic view that multi-millionaires would envy. Plus you'll escape the
heat in the lower 48 while having the summer of your life! Visit our website at www.denalirvpark.com for more information.
Alaska Travel Adventures Employment
Visit our webpage at www.alaskaadventures.com for jobs information.
Beach Roadhouse
A job in paradise is still serious work and requires a commitment. Our summer season is mid April
through October. Team members are expected to commit to a full-season. The hiring process starts in
mid-April and will continue throughout the season as jobs become available. Visit our website at
www.beachroadhouse.com and look for the link to the summer jobs information at the
bottom of the web page.
Clover Pass Resort
Looking for excitement and adventure this summer? You may want to consider
seasonal employment in Ketchikan. Nestled in Alaska’s famous Inside Passage, Ketchikan’s
protected waters and rich forests provide fantastic fishing, wildlife, recreation and breath-taking beauty.
Just think of it; getting paid while you enjoy and experience America’s last frontier. Clover Pass Resort
has many seasonal employment opportunities. Expect to work hard when your working and play hard when your
not (well you will have to allow for some time to rest and prepare for the next week). But there is no
doubt, spending the summer in Alaska will be an experience of a life time. Maybe you can qualify to be a
member of our team. Following are some details about what we have to offer, including the necessary skills
and expectations associated with each position:
SEASON: Our season runs from the first of June through
the end of September. Although we have a limited amount of flexibility, whether or not you can commit to
staying the entire season will weigh heavily on our consideration for employment.
SCHEDULE: Your work schedule will generally be determined by the number of
guests we have at the resort in any given week. Applicants should expect to work five or six days per week,
with work days generally lasting between 7-10 hours each.
OPPORTUNITIES: We will be hiring approximately 20 seasonal employees this
summer. Visit our employment page at http://www.cloverpassresort.com/employment.html for more information.
