Boat Captain - Seasonal Flight and 401K Benefits Available!
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Boat Captain - Seasonal Flight and 401K Benefits Available!
Daily Coordinator - Seasonal Flight and 401K Benefits Available!
Support Specialist - Join Juneau's Top Rated Guiding Outfitter!
Kayak Rental Specialist - Work for Juneau's Top Rated Guide Outfitter!
Above and Beyond Alaska (ABAK) has been facilitating outdoor adventure experiences on the ocean and ice for 21 years. We are seeking individuals dedicated to creating an exceptional and sincere guest experience on on land, sea, and ice. Our accelerated, short operating season requires team members to pace themselves, maintain consistently superior safety protocol and customer service, and find joy in making someone's day.
Ideal candidates are punctual and professional, dedicated to safety and environmental education, possesses excellent communication skills, and thrive in a work environment that emphasizes a team approach while valuing self-direction
Above and Beyond Alaska (ABAK) is seeking an exceptional Boat Captain to join our team in Juneau, Alaska. ABAK has been facilitating outdoor adventure experiences on the ocean and ice for over 21 years and employs 40 seasonal team members from April-October.
The Boat Captain operates a 25’ aluminum Weldcraft or 26’ aluminum Hewescraft water taxis, each with two 200 HP outboards, transporting kayak guides, guests, and equipment from Auke Bay Harbor to various launch points around the Channel Islands/Stephen’s Passage. Our Boat Captains facilitate intimate marine wildlife viewing opportunities throughout our 6-hour Paddle with Whales kayak tour, and collaborate with the guides to determine tour routes on a daily basis.
The Boat Captain assists the Operations Manager in weather tracking, assessment, and determining when unsafe conditions are present or may develop. Additionally, boat captains will perform regular preventative maintenance and vessel upkeep and communicate with Operations Management any vessel or equipment needs that to be addressed. Boat Captains should self-directed, and able to manage their schedules, duties, and time without constant supervision.
All applicants must be committed to environmental education and sustainable tourism. Our ocean-based adventures operate in full compliance with NOAA Policy, the Marine Mammal Protection Act, and Whale SENSE guidelines.
Essential Duties Include but are not limited to the following
General Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Training: Boat Captains must participate in mandatory paid training at the start of the season.
Start Date: April 15, 2023 – September 30, 2023 (flexible)
Compensation: Starting $25/hour, plus end of season bonus
Bonus: Employees who fulfill the terms of their employment agreement are eligible for an end-of-season bonus that is based on 3% of gross wages.
Perks: Free use of all equipment (kayaks, SUPs, outdoor gear), free or discounted rates for most Juneau-based tour operators.
Apply NowAbove and Beyond Alaska (ABAK) is seeking exceptional Canoe and Hiking Guides to join our seasonal team in Juneau, Alaska. ABAK has been facilitating outdoor adventure experiences on the ocean and ice for 21 years and employs 40 seasonal team members from April-September.
Our guides embody Above and Beyond Alaska’s dedication to safety, customer service, and environmental conservation. New ABAK guides must be able to participate in a pre-season training program in mid/late April to learn or develop technical skills, natural history knowledge, and superior customer service strategies.
The vast majority of ABAK glacier tours operate on the Mendenhall Glacier, accessing this magnificent feature by foot and large canoes. Guides will be trained in specific tours and technical skills that correspond with their ability level and motivation to grow. Additionally, guides will develop a formidable knowledge of the unique rainforest and glacial ecosystems and geographical features.
Canoe and Hiking Guides will also be expected to assist in support operations at our warehouse throughout the season. These duties include prep equipment/gear and food for trips, engage guests, help maintain operational zones, assist the operations team with daily logistics, transport guests, and fuel and clean vans.
General Duties Include, but are not limited to…
General Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications
Training: Glacier Guides must participate in mandatory paid training at the start of the season. Training includes canoe skills and rescue technique, rope skills, naturalist training, critical incident response, and zone familiarization.
Start Date: April 15, 2023 – September 30, 2023
Compensation:
$18/hour + tips
Bonus: Guides who fulfill the terms of their employment agreement are eligible for an end-of-season bonus that is based on 3% of gross wages.
Perks: Free use of all equipment (kayaks, SUPs, outdoor gear), free or discounted rates for most Juneau-based tour operators.
Apply NowAbove and Beyond Alaska (ABAK) is seeking exceptional Sea Kayak Guides to join our seasonal team in Juneau, Alaska. ABAK has been facilitating outdoor adventure experiences on the ocean and ice for 21 years and employs 40 seasonal team members from April-September.
Our guides embody Above and Beyond Alaska’s dedication to safety, customer service, and environmental conservation. New ABAK Guides must be able to participate in an intensive pre-season training program in mid/end of April to learn or develop technical skills, natural history knowledge, and superior customer service strategies.
Sea Kayak Guides facilitate tours on several remote and local coastal waterways, including the Channel Island State Marine Park, Admiralty Island, and Auke Bay. Sea Kayak Guides will be trained in specific tours, locations, and skills based on their ability level and motivation to grow. Additionally, guides will also develop a comprehensive natural history knowledge of the dynamic ecosystems in the rainforest, coastal, and marine operating areas.
Sea Kayak Guides will also be expected to assist in support operations at our kayak rental shop throughout the season. These duties include assisting Kayak Rental Specialists with outfitting of kayak rentals, transportation, set up, cleaning of rental gear, and warehouse support.
General Duties Include, but are not limited to….
General Requirements:
Preferred Experience:
Training: All Sea Kayak Guides are required to participate in paid training at the start of the season. Training includes kayak skills and rescue, coastal theory and navigation, critical incident response, and zone familiarization.
Start Date: April 15, 2023 – September 30, 2023
Compensation: $18/hour + tips
Bonus: Employees who fulfill the terms of their employment agreement are eligible for an end-of-season bonus that is based on 3% of gross wages.
Perks: Free use of all equipment (kayaks, SUPs, outdoor gear), free or discounted rates for most Juneau-based tour operators.
Apply NowAbove and Beyond Alaska (ABAK) is seeking an exceptional individual to join our Kayak Shop team in Juneau, Alaska. ABAK has been facilitating outdoor adventure experiences on the ocean and ice for over 21 years and employs 40 seasonal team members from April-September.
The Kayak Rental Shop Specialist is responsible for facilitating kayak rentals, safety presentations, kayak transports, kayak repairs, assists with outfitting guided kayak tours, and guided half-day kayak tours 1-2 times per week during peak season in the Auke Bay area. Specialists will also make customer reservations using our booking system and engage in customer phone/email/chat correspondence.
As the first point of contact for all rental guests, the Kayak Rental Shop Specialist must be able to enthusiastically engage with clients throughout the reservation process, organize kayak and SUP gear based on rental needs, confidently orientate rental guests on paddle safety, techniques, and paddle areas. Specialists are outdoor enthusiasts who are interested in developing guide skills.
Additionally, Kayak Rental Shop Specialists may assist with tour support duties at ABAK’s main office. These duties include helping guides prepare equipment and food for trips, maintain all operational zones, transport guests, fix canoes, kayaks, and equipment.
All training is “on-the-job” and includes kayak skills and rescue techniques, gear repair methods, critical incident response, zone and tour familiarization, and food preparation. This position is an entry-level position geared towards exceptional individuals looking to diversify their skill set, explore the outdoor adventure tourism industry, and collaborate with an amazing team. All applicants, regardless of experience, must share our passion for promoting environmental conservation through education.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
General Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Start Date: May 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023 (flexible)
Compensation: $18/hour
Bonus: All employees who fulfill the terms of their employment agreement are eligible for an end-of-season bonus that is based on 3% of gross wages.
Perks: Free use of all equipment (kayaks, SUPs, outdoor gear), free or discounted rates for most Juneau-based tour operators.
Apply NowAbove and Beyond Alaska (ABAK) is seeking an exceptional individual to join our seasonal logistics and office team in Juneau, Alaska. ABAK has been facilitating outdoor adventure experiences on the ocean and ice for over 21 years and employs 40 seasonal team members from April-September.
The Daily Coordinator position works directly with the Operations Team to oversee day to day logistics and office sales duties for the leading outdoor adventure tour company in Juneau, Alaska. This seasonal position will primarily focus on customer relations, customer reservations using our booking system and engage in customer phone/email/chat correspondence, daily trip/van scheduling and auditing, guide communication, administration duties, marketing duties, and warehouse support. This role will rotate through the office and dispatch/logistic roles.
The Daily Coordinator will develop a thorough understanding of all Above and Beyond Alaska tour timelines and products. Additional duties include creation of daily tour and van schedule, organizations of daily logistics and problem solving, drafting staff assignments and schedules, assessment of weather conditions with the assistance of the MOD, warehouse support duties, data entry and receipt reconciliation, auditing of staff timesheets.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
General Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Start Date: April 17, 2023 – September 30, 2023 (flexible)
Compensation: $18/hour
Bonus: All employees who fulfill the terms of their employment agreement are eligible for an end-of-season bonus that is based on 3% of gross wages.
Perks: Free use of all equipment (kayaks, SUPs, outdoor gear), free or discounted rates for most Juneau-based tour operators.
Apply NowAbove and Beyond Alaska (ABAK) is seeking an exceptional individual to join our seasonal support team in Juneau, Alaska. ABAK has been facilitating outdoor adventure experiences on the ocean and ice for over 21 years and employs 40 seasonal team members from April-September.
The Support Specialist position works directly with the Operations Team to maintain ABAK facilities, gear, and vehicles for all our daily operations. ABAK specializes in small group adventure tours, often outfitting up to 10 groups per day with top-of-the-line outdoor gear, outerwear and footwear, and hearty snacks. The Support Specialist works in tandem with the operations and guide team to prep equipment/gear and food for trips, engage guests, help maintain operational zones, assist operations team with daily logistics, transport guests, fuel and clean vans, fix and clean canoes, kayaks, and equipment at the kayak rental shop.
This is a dynamic support role that will rotate through the Warehouse headquarters and Kayak Rental Shop as Support Specialists. Specialists will assist Kayak Rental Specialists with set up of kayaks at the shop, assisting with outfitting of kayak rentals, transportation, set up, cleaning of rental gear.
All training is “on-the-job” and begins on the first day of work. This position is an entry-level position geared towards exceptional individuals looking to diversify their skill set, explore the outdoor adventure tourism industry, and collaborate with an amazing team. This is the perfect position for someone who wants to learn what it takes to be a professional guide, as it provides an opportunity to learn everything it takes to outfit and prepare client groups for being in the wilderness. Many of our top guides have started in this position and now guide full time. All applicants, regardless of experience, must share our passion for promoting environmental conservation through education.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
General Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Start Date: May 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023 (flexible)
Compensation: $18/hour
Bonus: All employees who fulfill the terms of their employment agreement are eligible for an end-of-season bonus that is based on 3% of gross wages.
Perks: Free use of all equipment (kayaks, SUPs, outdoor gear), free or discounted rates for most Juneau-based tour operators.
Apply NowAbove and Beyond Alaska (ABAK) is seeking an exceptional individual to join our seasonal logistics and office team in Juneau, Alaska. ABAK has been facilitating outdoor adventure experiences on the ocean and ice for over 21 years and employs 40 seasonal team members from April-September.
The Tour Coordinator works directly with the Director of Operations to oversee cruise ship dock logistics, sales, and relations for the leading outdoor adventure tour company in Juneau, Alaska. This seasonal position will primarily focus on customer and cruise relations, be the Lead Tour Representative for all cruise ship contracts, networking at cruise ships docks, community events, etc. to represent the company and form relationships to increase revenue opportunities, engagement with clients and shore excursion personnel via email and phone, organization of cruise groups, and collaborate with cruise ship representatives and dock vendors. The Tour Coordinator will help foster relationships and grow ABAK’s cruise sales. This role will rotate through the office.
The Tour Coordinator will represent ABAK professionally with our cruise partners and develop a thorough understanding of all Above and Beyond Alaska tour timelines and products. Additional duties include email correspondence with cruise lines, setting up cruise personal FAMs and outings, assisting in ABAK’s office, tour repping for cruise departures, responding to positive Google and Trip advisor reviews, making sure cruise marketing content is up to date, and assisting at warehouse as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
General Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Start Date: April 17, 2023 – September 30, 2023 (flexible)
Compensation: $18/hour
Bonus: All employees who fulfill the terms of their employment agreement are eligible for an end-of-season bonus that is based on 3% of gross wages.
Perks: Free use of all equipment (kayaks, SUPs, outdoor gear), free or discounted rates for most Juneau-based tour operators.
Apply NowAbove and Beyond Alaska (ABAK) is seeking an exceptional individual to join our seasonal dock and support team in Juneau Alaska. ABAK has been facilitating outdoor adventure experiences on the ocean and ice for over 21 years and employs 40 seasonal team members from April-September.
The Tour Representative (Tour Rep) works directly with the Operations Team to oversee dock duties and assist with sales. Tour Rep is the main representative at a high-volume cruise ship dock for the leading outdoor adventure tour company in Juneau, Alaska. As the first point of contact for ABAK clients meeting downtown, the Tour Rep must be able to enthusiastically engage with clients, organize groups based on trip roster, and collaborate with cruise ship representatives and dock vendors. Tour reps help to foster sales and settle daily accounting with cruise lines, as well as assisting with other administrative duties as assigned. Must enjoy engaging in conversation and working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive and professional attitude.
Additionally, the Tour Rep will help support the warehouse by prepping gear and delicious snacks for glacier and kayak day trips, fix equipment, maintain a clean and organized warehouse, and transport guests to various locations around Juneau.
All training is “on-the-job” and will begin on the first day of work. This position is an entry-level position geared towards exceptional individuals looking to diversify their skill set, explore the outdoor adventure tourism industry, and collaborate with an amazing team. All applicants, regardless of experience, must share our passion for promoting environmental conservation through education.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
General Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Start Date: May 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023 (flexible)
Compensation: $18/hour
Bonus: All employees who fulfill the terms of their employment agreement are eligible for an end-of-season bonus that is based on 3% of gross wages.
Perks: Free use of all equipment (kayaks, SUPs, outdoor gear), free or discounted rates for most Juneau-based tour operators.
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