Summer Jobs in Alaska with Westmark Hotels

Imagine spending your summer in one of the most beautiful places on earth, working for one of the most prestigious companies in the hospitality and tourism industry. At Westmark Hotels, a Holland America Line company, we offer summer seasonal employment opportunities at our Fairbanks, Tok, Skagway and Juneau locations where we pride ourselves in providing comfortable lodging, quality dining options and true Northern hospitality.

The popular Westmark Inn Skagway captures the spirit of the Klondike Trail with its Victorian decor, rustic setting and warm Alaskan hospitality. The mere mention of Skagway brings to mind those rough and ready days of Jack London and miners scrambling over the Chilkoot Trail in search of golden dreams and elusive riches. Skagway and the Westmark Inn today continue to reflect the charm and personality of those days gone by.

The "Gateway to Alaska", Tok sits at the crossroads for travelers heading north to Fairbanks or southwest to Anchorage, and is the first community inside the U.S. border along the famous Alaska Highway. Despite Tok’s remote location, you can enjoy the remarkable natural beauty and outdoor activities, or take advantage of the money-saving opportunities this small town can provide.

The Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center, our flagship hotel, sets the standard for elegance, style, and service in the Golden Heart of Alaska. The frontier spirit that helped create Fairbanks is still strong today and is part of what makes Alaska's second largest city such a thriving community. Many of the local events and attractions can provide access to the rich natural and cultural history of the Interior.

The Westmark Baranof Hotel, located downtown within walking distance of the capital, cruise ship docks, shops and state offices, is the nine-story "Jewel of Juneau" and offers guests elegant, art-deco public areas and comfortable accommodations. Visitors to Juneau can treat themselves to a diverse number of popular attractions like the Mendenhall Glacier, Perseverance Theatre, and Eagle Crest Ski Area.

Sleep and Eat

Skagway: 2 modular trailers consisting of 25 living units, communal lavatories, showers and kitchens. Each unit accommodates 2 people and is furnished. We provide pillow, sheets, blanket and towels. The rent is $7.00/day, which is deducted from your paycheck, and the lease duration is the length of your employment. A damage deposit is not required in advance; however, any damage will be deducted from your final check. Pets are welcome in the housing units. Meals: may be purchased in both restaurants at a 50% discount. Kitchens available for use in employee housing, but you will need to provide your own pans, dishes and tableware and you will be responsible for your own daily sanitary cleanup.

Tok: modular units located at the hotel property accommodating two people. Each employee is assigned a bed and is responsible, along with their roommates, for adhering to the cleanliness policies and other house rules. The rent is $5.00/day, which is deducted from your paycheck. Meals: 2 meals per day are provided and served during prearranged meal times.

Fairbanks: secure, furnished housing units located minutes from the property. The apartment units range in size from one bedroom (2 beds) to 4 bedrooms (8 beds). Each employee is assigned a bed and is responsible, along with their roommates, for adhering to the cleanliness policies and other house rules. Rent is $12.00/day with a $200.00 deposit, both of which are deducted from your paycheck. Meals: 1 free meal per shift is provided and is served around mid-shift. For other meals, you may choose to eat at the hotel or at the various eateries in the surrounding area.

Juneau: no housing is provided for this property, but assistance to find housing is available if necessary. Meals: 1 free meal per shift is provided and is served around mid-shift. For other meals, you may choose to eat at the hotel or at the various eateries in the surrounding area.

Other Perks

Benefits for employees differ by location. General benefits include:

• Subsidized housing at discounted prices

• Free or discounted meals

• Longevity bonuses offered for completing the season

• Earn a free Holland America Line cruise after two consecutive years of 400 or more hours worked per year, anywhere our ships sail for up to 14 days

• Travel free, on space availability, on our motor coaches from all our destinations throughout Alaska

Getting Here and Getting Around

Skagway To Juneau: Alaska Airlines: (800) 426-0333; www.alaskaair.com

From Juneau to Skagway (approximately 80 miles apart): commuter air service - Wings of Alaska: (907) 983-2442, or the ferry system - Alaska Marine Highway: (800) 642-0066.

If driving to Alaska via the Alaska/Canadian Highway, go north to Whitehorse, Yukon Territory and turn south. We are about 150 miles away.

Tok Alaska Airlines (recommended): (800)426-0333; www.alaskaair.com. Fly into Fairbanks and we will transport you to Tok. Hostels (email only): hianch@alaska.net

Fairbanks Alaska Airlines (recommended): (800) 426-0333; www.alaskaair.com Parks Highway Express: www.alakskaone.com Frontier Flying Service: www.frontierflying.com Alaska Railroad (seasonal dates): www.alaskarailroad.com Hostels (email only): hianch@alaska.net

Juneau Most airlines service Juneau International Airport.

For Fun

Alaska is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream. Enjoy camping, mountain climbing and hiking, fishing, and white-water rafting, or take advantage of the experiences only the endless summer in Alaska can bring: glaciers, deep-sea fishing, dog-sledding, Gold Rush history, and much more!

How to Apply

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If you would like to be considered for employment, please submit a resume and cover letter to resume@hollandamerica.com, indicating which property of interest and in what position you are interested.

International/J-1 Applicants Welcome.

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