Make Seward Alaska and Kenai Fjords National Park part of your Alaska adventure.

CIRI Alaska Tourism Corporation (CATC), marketed through Alaska Heritage Tours, is a fully integrated tour company specializing in adventures in Southcentral Alaska.

We provide innovative tours including a high level of service, convenience and flexibility with an emphasis on Alaska Native heritage.

We employ more than 500 seasonal employees each year. A variety of fun and challenging jobs are available throughout our company at Kenai Fjords Tours, Prince William Sound Cruises and Tours, Seward Windsong Lodge, Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, Anchorage RV Park, and our Helly Hansen store.

Sleep and Eat

We have limited housing available for employees. Housing is generally reserved for new employees, based upon availability. Each unit has a kitchen, dinning area, living room, as well as washer and dryer. We will provide bedding and towels. The kitchen area is equipped with fridges stoves and microwaves, and cooking utensils. You will be required to sign a housing agreement if you are provided with company housing. Other housing options may be found in our local newspaper the “Seward Phoenix Log” or “The Seward City News.”

The following charges apply if you are offered housing: A key and damage deposit of $100.00 will be automatically deducted from your pay check over a four week period. The deposit will be refunded when you vacate your room, return the key and bedding and the room passes cleanliness and damage inspection.

Other Perks

In addition to competitive wages we offer a seasonal bonus of up to 5% for all employees and, Bonus is given at the discretion of the General Manager and may be earned for completion of hiring agreement and attaining a satisfactory evaluation.

Getting Here and Getting Around

Travel to Seward

• Flights - Closest commercial Airport (Ted Stevens International) is in Anchorage, the flight from Seattle is approximately 3 hours in duration.
• Driving- It takes approximately two and a half hours to drive south from Anchorage to Seward along the Seward Highway, designated a Scenic Byway. This is a very spectacular drive.
• Limited, no cost, space available transportation from Anchorage to Seward with Kenai Fjords may be possible for employees traveling between April 1st and May 16th, bookings are required and should be made 48 hours in advance. Pickups are in the early morning and only available at select hotels or locations. Please call 800-270-1238 for additional details.
• Train - Rail travel is available and employees can receive a 50% discount (May 10th thru Sept 15th) if space is available. To receive the discount, a faxed request on company letter head, signed by a Manager must be sent to the Alaska Railroad.
• Shuttle Bus - Travel is available to Seward year round via Seward Bus Line 907-224-3608. They will provide a drop off at Seward Windsong Lodge on request and pick up from the airport for $45 plus tax.
• Coach Service - The Park Connection (May 17th thru Sept 14th) offers two departures a day from the lodge. Employees can receive a 50% discount. ($28 plus tax)

Local Transportation

Kenai Fjords Tours is located in the small boat harbor and easily accessible by car, bike, foot. There are local taxi services available 24 hours a day.

For Fun

Seward is Alaska’s seaside town located on the southern tip of Kenai Peninsula. The year-round population is approximately 3,000 residents. This small seaside town is home to a bustling fishing and tourism industry. Yet, there is not a stop light to be found. Seward is a casual and relaxed town that invites you to go anywhere and feel welcome in clean casual clothes or jeans. And in your free time, you’ll find there is a lot to do.

Outdoor Activities

• Hiking local mountains
• Marine tours (Kenai Fjords Tours, our sister company, offers employee discounts)
• Dog mushing tours
• Kayaking, both lake and sea
• Biking
• Hiking on the Harding Ice Field
• Fishing, both ocean, rivers and lakes

Indoor Activities

• Sea Life Center
• Movie Theater
• Library/Museum
• Shopping/Restaurants/Gift shops /Grocery stores
• Fitness centers

How to Apply

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Jobs offered at Kenai Fjords Tours usually start in early May and finish in the third week of September; preference will be given to candidates that can complete a full season. Please apply on line at this website. All employees have to pass a comprehensive back ground check. And a pre-employment drug test.

The application process is “on going” and will start reviewing applicants in mid January.

Thank you for your interest in applying for work at Kenai Fjords Tours.

International/J-1 Applicants Welcome.

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