Chuck is a beast... but a sweet one
Chuck is a beast... but a sweet one
Midnight Sun
Midnight Sun
Fall Colors
Fall Colors
The Great One
The Great One
How you doin?
How you doin?
Golf Hole Number 1!
Golf Hole Number 1!
Sun rain snow?  Who cares I'm on an ATV in Alaska
Sun rain snow? Who cares I'm on an ATV in Alaska
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CHIP!  Cant wait to see that boy again soon!
CHIP! Cant wait to see that boy again soon!
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We see a lot of beautiful rainbows
We see a lot of beautiful rainbows
Side by Side Stop
Side by Side Stop
Some of the Crew
Some of the Crew
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Scenic Overlook #1
Scenic Overlook #1
Getting ready for a busy day
Getting ready for a busy day
We do more than costume parties ... lol
We do more than costume parties ... lol
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Well this looks relaxing
Well this looks relaxing
doing some cleaning
doing some cleaning
Happy Customers..  looks like Igor is having fun too
Happy Customers.. looks like Igor is having fun too
Sunny Day on the Deck
Sunny Day on the Deck
Cruiser Loves Hugs
Cruiser Loves Hugs
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Adventure at Black Diamond: We are ready for you!

Last updated: November 07, 2026

Black Diamond Resort Co

Recruiting for May 1st, 2027 to September 17th, 2027.

Current Job Openings

    Restaurant

    Dishwashing

    Healy
    $15.00 / hour + tips

    Washes all wares including pots, plans, flatware, and glasses, by hand and using our dishwashers. Places and stores clean equipment, dishes, and utensils in assigned storage areas. ... Assist in cleaning and preparing various foods for cooking and/or serving, as directed.  Learning some of our menu items and being a part of a fast paced fun crew.  You are able to listen to your own music and also step outside and help for a break from the kitchen.

    Restaurant

    Evening Cleaner

    Healy
    $14.00 / hour + tips

    In this job, you work partially overnight, cleaning various areas of our Clubhouse, gift shop, and restaurant. Your duties include cleaning the back of the house restaurant, the line and dish area, dusting, vacuuming, furniture rearrangement, cleaning up spills, taking out the trash, deep cleaning tasks carpet shampooing.  Cleaning the kitchen, bathrooms, and even doing some baking if you like to do that.  This is a very independent job and you do earn tips and the front of the house tips out for a tip pool for all our supporting staff.

    Tours

    ATV Guide

    Healy
    $14.00 / hour + tips

    Role Overview

    ATV Guides lead guests on scenic, interpretive ATV tours through the Denali area. This role combines outdoor adventure with guest education, delivering an exciting and informative experience in a rugged Alaskan environment.

    This is a true all-weather job. Tours run rain, sleet, snow, hail — and even in the presence of lightning when conditions allow. Guides must be comfortable operating machines and leading guests in changing weather that is common in the region.

    Key Duties & Responsibilities

    • Lead guests on guided ATV tours through established trails, ensuring safety and a high-quality experience.
       
    • Conduct frequent scenic stops to share information about:
       
      • Local flora & fauna
         
      • Geography & geology of the area
         
      • Alaskan history
         
      • The cultural and natural history of the Healy corridor & the surrounding area.
         
    • Run tours in all weather conditions, maintaining professionalism, calmness, and safety awareness even during sudden weather changes.
       
    • Perform pre-trip machine checks and clean/maintain ATVs and gear before + after each tour.
       
    • Deliver clear safety briefings, fit guests with helmets/gear, and ensure group safety throughout the ride.
       
    • Communicate effectively with guests — answering questions, providing guidance, and ensuring every rider feels confident and supported.
       
    • Maintain enthusiastic, friendly, and informative interaction throughout the tour.
       

    Ideal Candidate Traits

    • Comfortable working outdoors in weather for extended periods.
       
    • Confident riding ATVs and guiding groups through variable terrain.
       
    • Strong public speaking or interpretive skills — enjoys teaching guests about nature and local history.
       
    • Professional, safety-oriented, and able to stay calm under pressure.
       
    • Outgoing, friendly, and enthusiastic about sharing Alaska with visitors.
    Resort

    Activities Coordinator/ Front Desk Assistant

    Healy
    $18.00 / hour

    Our activities position is a very fun an activities coordinator and also bridges the gap between the management staff and our other staff members.  We are looking for someone to help keep people and processes performing at their best, maintain and develops effective internal procedures, handle employee-related issues to some degree, support recruiting and retention efforts, and keep performance at peak levels. Most importantly interpersonal skills are a must to be able to naturally identifying problems, find solutions, and nurturing job satisfaction.  You will be helping with employee free activities with the other companies in the area, helping with front desk, and also housing.  This is a very important position as a lot of our staff is very young and can be demanding but also very fun as you are in charge of a lot of our employee parties which are great fun and something everyone looks forward to.

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    Resort

    CDL Driver with Passenger Endorsement

    Healy
    $22.00 / hour + tips

    Role Overview

    Our CDL Drivers are the first point of contact many guests have with Black Diamond. You’ll safely transport guests between local hotels and our tour facilities, provide friendly and welcoming customer service, and uphold a professional and reliable presence at all times.

    This is a guest-facing role with a focus on safety, punctuality, communication, and hospitality. You’ll operate within a 10-mile radius, running scheduled pick-ups and drop-offs throughout the day.

     


    Primary Responsibilities

    Transportation & Safety

    • Safely operate a shuttle bus or passenger van following DOT, state, and company regulations
       
    • Conduct scheduled guest pick-ups and drop-offs along a predetermined route
       
    • Maintain constant awareness of road conditions, weather, and passenger safety
       
    • Ensure all passengers are properly seated, briefed, and comfortable before movement
       
    • Maintain calm, professional control in all driving situations
       

    Vehicle Inspection & Upkeep

    • Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, including:
       
      • Fuel levels
         
      • Cleanliness
         
      • Tire and light checks
         
      • Mechanical or safety concerns
         
    • Keep the vehicle clean, organized, and guest-ready at all times
       
    • Report maintenance issues promptly to management
       

    Guest Service & Communication

    • Provide a warm, friendly welcome to each guest you transport
       
    • Answer basic questions about the area, the property, and tour operations
       
    • Help create a positive first impression of the resort
       
    • Work closely with the front desk and dispatch teams to stay updated on guest counts, timing changes, and schedule adjustments
       
    • Assist guests with loading or unloading small bags when needed
       

     


    Work Environment & Expectations

    • Seasonal, full-time role
       
    • Includes early mornings, afternoons, or evenings depending on schedule
       
    • Requires being outdoors briefly during load/unload in all weather conditions (rain, wind, cold, etc.)
       
    • Must remain punctual, reliable, and organized — shuttle timing is essential to tour operations
       

     


    Ideal Candidate Traits

    We are looking for drivers who are:

    • Friendly, professional, and guest-service oriented
       
    • Calm and confident behind the wheel
       
    • Punctual and reliable with excellent time management
       
    • Skilled at communicating clearly and courteously
       
    • Able to maintain a consistently positive attitude with guests
       
    • Detail-oriented when completing vehicle checks and safety protocols
       

    Required:

    • A valid CDL with Passenger Endorsement
       
    • Good driving record
       
    • Ability to pass all pre-employment safety checks
    Resort

    Mechanic

    Healy
    $18.00 - $24.00 / hour + tips

    Our mechanic position is very active.  You mostly work on ATV's and Golf Carts but we have some vans and equipment as well.  In general you would inspect, service, and repair motorized power equipment. Our shop is pretty large and well-ventilated.  You do have to go out on the trails sometimes and retrieve or replace a broken machine so we are looking for someone who is adventurous and fun and also hard working.  You work directly with our front desk manager and the guides as well as occasionally being an ATV guide in a pinch.  You earn a lot of tips with this position because the guides tip out to you for maintaining the machines.

    Draft Horse Crew

    Covered Wagon Guide

    Healy
    $16.00 / hour + tips

    Role Overview

    Covered Wagon Guides help create one of our most memorable guest experiences. This job blends hands-on horse care, energetic storytelling, and front-facing hospitality. You’ll prepare draft horses for the tour, guide guests on a scenic wagon ride, serve a hearty meal at our pavilion, and engage guests with continuous narration and storytelling for nearly two hours total.

    If you love being around people, enjoy performing or storytelling, and want to work closely with beautiful draft horses, this position is a perfect fit.

     


    Pre-Tour Horse Duties (with the Teamster)

    Before each tour, the Covered Wagon Guide works side-by-side with the Teamster to prepare the horses. This includes:

    • Catching the horses from the pasture
       
    • Brushing and grooming them
       
    • Picking out their hooves
       
    • Getting them into their gear
       
    • Helping hitch them to the wagon
       

    Once the team is safely hitched and ready, the guide walks down to the starting point to greet arriving guests.

     


    During the Tour – Storytelling & Guest Engagement

    This role requires one full hour of engaging, non-stop narration on the outbound journey. The guide sets the tone for the experience with storytelling, humor, facts, and conversation.

    You’ll be talking to guests for approximately two hours every tour:

    • 1 hour: Narration and storytelling on the way out to the pavilion
       
    • 1 hour: Narration and storytelling on the return trip
       

    Guides must be very outgoing, personable, and comfortable speaking loudly and clearly for extended periods.

    Topics may include:

    • Local wildlife (moose, caribou, birds, etc.)
       
    • Denali area flora and natural features
       
    • Geography & geology of the Healy corridor and surrounding area
       
    • Alaska culture & history
       
    • Personal stories, humor, and fun facts
       

    This position is perfect for someone who naturally enjoys entertaining a group.

     


    Meal Service at the Pavilion

    Once the wagon reaches the pavilion, the guide helps:

    • Assist with serving a hearty, camp-style meal
       
    • Interact with guests as they dine
       
    • Maintain a friendly, welcoming atmosphere
       
    • Help ensure guests are well-fed, comfortable, and having a great time
       

    This portion is fast-paced guest hospitality before the return trip begins.

     


    Ideal Candidate Traits

    We strongly encourage applicants who are:

    • Excellent storytellers — talkative, engaging, animated
       
    • Very outgoing and personable
       
    • Comfortable speaking for long stretches
       
    • Enthusiastic about hosting and entertaining large groups
       
    • Confident working around large draft horses
       
    • Able to handle physical work (grooming, lifting tack, standing/walking)
       
    • Friendly, reliable, and great with guests of all ages
       
    • Calm and professional in outdoor environments and changing weather
    Draft Horse Crew

    Draft Horse Driver/ Teamster

    Healy
    $16.00 / hour + tips

    Role Overview

    The Draft Horse Driver/Teamster is responsible for driving the horse-drawn covered wagon, caring for our herd of draft horses, and ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for guests. This is a hands-on, outdoor, physically active job that blends horsemanship, guest interaction, and the tradition of horse-drawn touring.

    You’ll work closely with the Covered Wagon Guide and help deliver one of Black Diamond’s signature experiences.

     


    Primary Responsibilities

    Horse Care & Preparation

    Teamsters play a critical role in the daily care and well-being of our draft horses. Duties include:

    • Feeding, watering, grooming, and general horse care
       
    • Maintaining the living environment and monitoring horse health
       
    • Grooming and preparing horses before tours
       
    • Harnessing and hitching the team safely and properly before every tour
       
    • Unhitching, unharnessing, and performing post-tour care after each tour
       

    Driving & Guest Safety

    As the driver, you are responsible for:

    • Safely operating the horse-drawn wagon for the entire tour
       
    • Monitoring horse behavior and maintaining control of the team throughout the tour
       
    • Keeping guests safe, comfortable, and secure during all parts of the ride
       
    • Working closely with the Covered Wagon Guide to deliver a smooth, enjoyable tour
       
    • Staying calm and confident in changing weather or trail conditions

       

    Ideal Candidate Traits

    We look for individuals who are:

    • Experienced with horses, or very eager and confident to learn draft horse handling
       
    • Calm, patient, and attentive around large animals
       
    • Naturally safety-focused
       
    • Comfortable outdoors for long periods
       
    • Good communicators and friendly with guests
       
    • Reliable, responsible, and capable of working independently or as a team
    Restaurant

    Line Cook

    Healy
    $16.00 - $20.00 / hour + tips
    –
    Full time

    We have a fantastic line cook position.  We produce great food that you can be proud to serve and we have a small but great crew.  It can get pretty hot in our kitchen but we do have a giant window that looks out onto the Alaskan mountain range and the golf course.

    We are mostly busy for our dinner service but are also open for lunch.  We serve guests at our back country pavilion as well and that is a fun chance to get outdoors and cook barbeque.  If you are easy going and love to cook this is the job for you!

    In general you accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups and other hot food products as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. Also perform other duties in the areas of food, such as cleaning station and washing dishes, and final plate preparation, including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all menu item plates.


     

    Duties & Responsibilities:

    • Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.

    • Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served. Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures. 

    • Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.

    • Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications. 

    • Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment. 

    • Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating. 

    • Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes. 

    • Handles, stores and rotates all products properly. 

    • Cover, date and correctly store all bits and pieces and food prep items

    • Maintain a prepared and sanitary work area at all times

    • Make sure all storage areas are tidy and all products are stored appropriately

    • Constantly use safe and hygienic food handling practices 

    • Assist with all duties as assigned by Kitchen Manager

    • Assists in dishwashing and food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed. 

    • Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen. 

    • Think ahead to plan for food preparation and recipes in upcoming day’s events

    Resort

    Building Maintenance

    Healy
    $18.00 - $22.00 / hour + tips

    Role Overview

    The Building Maintenance team ensures that all resort facilities, employee housing, and shared spaces are safe, functional, and welcoming. This is a hands-on, physically active role that requires versatility, problem-solving, and a proactive approach to maintaining a high standard of resort operations.

    Maintenance staff play a crucial role in keeping guests and employees comfortable, safe, and satisfied.


     


    Primary Responsibilities

    General Facility Maintenance

    • Perform repairs and upkeep across the resort, including plumbing, hot-water systems, electrical, HVAC, and structural repairs

    • Maintain shared spaces such as bathrooms, kitchens, dining areas, and common areas

    • Troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly and efficiently, often under time constraints

    • Conduct regular inspections to identify potential maintenance needs before they become problems

    Employee Housing & Support

    • Maintain employee housing units in livable condition

    • Address repair requests promptly and efficiently

    • Assist with seasonal setup or breakdown tasks for employee facilities

    Equipment & Kitchen Support

    • Maintain operational equipment, including dishwashers, ovens, and other kitchen appliances

    • Perform minor repairs, cleaning, and preventive maintenance as needed

    • Collaborate with kitchen and hospitality teams to ensure all equipment is functioning correctly

    Flexibility & Problem-Solving

    • Respond to urgent maintenance needs as they arise throughout the day

    • Work in a variety of conditions and environments, adapting to changing priorities

    • Help support other resort areas as needed during peak periods


     


    Work Environment & Expectations

    • Seasonal, full-time position

    • Work is hands-on, physically active, and often outdoors

    • Must be comfortable performing a variety of tasks, including lifting, climbing, and working with tools and equipment

    • Work in all types of weather conditions, including cold, rain, and snow

    • Problem-solving and initiative are highly valued — you’ll often need to determine solutions independently


     


    Ideal Candidate Traits

    • Versatile, resourceful, and skilled at handling a wide range of maintenance tasks

    • Comfortable working independently or as part of a small team

    • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

    • Physically capable and comfortable working outdoors or in varying environments

    • Reliable, responsible, and attentive to detail

    • Flexible and willing to shift priorities based on resort needs

    Bonus Traits:

    • Prior experience in hospitality or resort maintenance

    • Familiarity with plumbing, electrical, or general construction work

    • Enjoys a fast-paced, hands-on environment

    Restaurant

    Prep Cook

    Healy
    $14.00 / hour + tips

    Our prep cook positions is extremely fun.  We have a fast paced kitchen with a lot of space and a lot of great recipes and dishes.  We make most of our dishes so spend a lot of time just cooking, laughing, singing, and working hard.  We look for people that are independent, fun, easy to get a long with and very hard working.  As a prep cook you learn our menu items, work the salad and dessert and appetizer table, help the line cook, work and get an opportunity to go out to our back country pavilion and serve guests our barbeque feast, and you do help with dishes and cleaning as well as earn tips.  This is a great job for someone that loves to cook and loves variety.  We also can adjust this position if you are someone that prefers routine.  For instance we can assign you to make say three things all the time so this is also a good job for a lot of different types of personality and work environments.  We make appetizers, entrées, dessert, soups, so we have baking, cooking, all types of food prep.

    Resort

    Guest Services/ Hospitality Crew

    Healy
    $14.00 / hour + tips

    Role Overview

    The Guest Services / Hospitality Crew is the frontline of Black Diamond Resort, providing friendly, flexible support across all aspects of resort operations. This is a dynamic, hands-on role that blends customer service, light housekeeping, food service, and general hospitality.

    Crew members ensure every guest has a welcoming and memorable experience, adapting quickly to different tasks and guest needs throughout the day.

     


    Primary Responsibilities

    Guest Interaction & Hospitality

    • Greet guests warmly and assist with questions or concerns
       
    • Provide directions, information about resort activities, and tips to enhance their visit
       
    • De-escalate guest concerns:
       
      • Guests may be upset about booking mistakes, refund policies, or reluctance to participate in tours due to weather
         
      • Help guests feel heard and supported
         
      • Encourage and guide guests to enjoy the experience and participate in their booked tour
         

    Flexible Operational Support

    Depending on daily needs, duties may include:

    • Front desk support: check-in, check-out, reservations, phone inquiries
       
    • Food service: bussing tables, running food, hostessing pavilion dinners
       
    • Housekeeping: cleaning entryways, decks, shared spaces
       
    • Supporting tours or other resort experiences as needed
       
    • Light maintenance and general upkeep tasks
       

    Team Collaboration

    • Work closely with other Guest Services team members, Guides, and Kitchen staff
       
    • Help cover shifts or fill in for other roles as needed
       
    • Maintain clear communication with management regarding guest issues, schedule changes, or operational needs
       

     


    Work Environment & Expectations

    • Fast-paced, dynamic environment
       
    • Seasonal, full-time position
       
    • Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, depending on the role assigned
       
    • Flexible schedule may include mornings, evenings, or weekends
       

     


    Ideal Candidate Traits

    • Friendly, outgoing, and approachable
       
    • Comfortable multitasking and switching between roles quickly
       
    • Skilled in conflict resolution and guest de-escalation
       
    • Flexible and adaptable to changing guest or resort needs
       
    • Strong customer service skills with a professional demeanor
       
    • Works well independently and as part of a team
       
    • Eager to contribute to creating a memorable guest experience
       

    Bonus Traits:

    • Interest in learning multiple aspects of resort operations
       
    • Enjoys working in a team-oriented, outdoor, and dynamic environment

About Black Diamond Resort Co

Black Diamond is a unique and dynamic day resort in the heart of Alaska near Denali National Park. We offer exciting and different back country tours as well as a great restaurant, 9-hole Tundra Alaskan Golf Course, and a gift shop. In addition, we have a 28-room hotel. We are small enough business for you to have a family type experience yet big enough there is always someone to adventure with.
We are right on the Northern border of the Alaskan Mountain Range with sweeping mountain view and right near Otto Lake. There are hiking and biking trails right from our housing! Adventure awaits!
More about Black Diamond Resort Co

Hello, my name is Marilyn Usibelli.  I own and run Black Diamond Resort Co.  We have been in business since 1995 and continue to grow and improve our operations each season.  We have a fantastic place located 10 miles from The Denali National Park Entrance.  We have a very unique and fun business and are looking for adventurous and motivated people to join our team.  We hire Approximately 120 people each summer from all over the world.  We have a fast-paced Restaurant, a 9-hole golf course, a horse drawn Covered wagon ride, and guided ATV tours, and a small 28 room hotel.  We have a very exciting business with a great working environment!  If you are looking for a fun summer job, we are the right place!

In 1995 my sister and I each had $2500 and a bunch of Land.  We decided to build a driving range.  With the help of our parents, the next year, we opened 5 golf holes, and we had an "on your honor can" to pay $12. The year after that, we purchased a building with no electricity or running water. The year after that we got electric, water, and opened our first restaurant with a Coleman stove and an outside barbecue grill. Today, we have a beautiful restaurant, and our tours are top notch.  We are well established and well known. We are still just a little family run business, so you are very much a part of our success, and we all get to know each other very well. We have a very simple system where each person is assigned duties and then we basically expect it to happen. We check in on you a bit, but we try to hire people who have great talent (and basically don't need to be monitored), are easy to work with and can work as a team.  So far this has been very successful for us.  We have so many jobs and we can often train our staff in many areas, so the summer is full of variety and fun. We are looking for multi-talented people who are flexible, positive, and simply fun to be around. Is that you? If so, please keep reading!



Because we are a seasonal business, we don't offer a lot of advancement. I hope this doesn't discourage you, because almost all of our employees that have come through Black Diamond tell me how different and refreshing it was to work with us. No matter how experienced, everyone can gain something wonderful from working for us. We do not offer bonuses, but we do have incentives to do a great job. We have a lot of returning staff to help with the transition for a new job, and we have other perks. 

With us being a seasonal business, we pretty much just break even every year and all of our profits either go back into our business to fix, maintain, or improve things, or we donate as much as we can, sometimes more than we can, to local charities, so even though we are not a high-profit company, I think we are a great company and our fantastic, talented staff is proud to work with us. Even though our wages are not the highest, we certainly provide a great environment and a lot of customers, so our staff can earn a good amount in tips and meet wonderful people from all over the world. Other than the $15 a day rent (which includes rent, all utilities, limited and basic food (enough to keep you full and happy), Internet, free laundry, dish network, garbage, propane, and water, there really is not many other expenses for living here.


We do not hire new H2B applicants.  

Working Here

The Employee Experience

Black Diamond Resort Co is located in a pretty remote location at the base of the Alaskan Mountain Range. The positions are very fun and exciting, it is a great day at work every day.  We have an extremely nice staff and are known for it. 

We have such a variety of staff that I believe anyone can have an amazing experience.  It is a tough place to come, the weather can be cold, rainy, snowing, hot, dusty, windy. I often tell people "Do not come to Alaska for the weather, but the adventure!" We say at Black Diamond that we do not cancel our plans, we simply change our clothes. We offer a challenging, rewarding, opportunity that will test you sometimes, and have you in tears when you are saying goodbye. Lifelong friends, unique and memorable experiences, and fantastic opportunities to be outdoors in the great wild state of Alaska.

One of the best benefits about working for us is we have a great working relationship with all the other local companies, so all the tours in the area are free to you space available. This is a huge benefit, and if you do most of the tours, this is like a $3000 bonus for you. It is amazing.

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER:

In a Nut Shell:

  • You have a lot of creative leeway to make the job fit your personality

  • You are trusted as an individual and given respect

  • We are always open to new suggestions to improve and try very hard to be a place where you can make a positive difference

  • A lot of our positions earn tips

  • Housing is inexpensive, close to our business. A lot of the activities to do in the area are free.

  • This is a position that is a lot of hard work but is very rewarding and fun!

  • Overtime is not required and is not usually something we can predict. We often have it if we are short staffed or experience a very busy day but in general it is only offered to our best staff and is not something you can count on having regularly. There are second job opportunities in the area, but we also offer a great deal of after work activities and look for people that are coming to experience Alaska.

Ideal Candidate

We hire a multitude of positions and offer great flexibility in scheduling and job opportunities. We do a lot of training with our staff, and we have both full and part-time positions and look for individuals who are willing
to do whatever is necessary to give our guests an outstanding adventure. We do hire specific jobs, but we are looking for people who will answer the phone for instance if it is ringing and no one is there, or will bus a table or help wash dishes. We need help all the time.

Our jobs are challenging and require a great deal of energy and devotion. We serve a fixed menu that has fresh Alaskan Seafood, Great Steaks, Gourmet Burgers, and fun and exciting nightly specials. We have been listed in
Alaska's Best Magazine and Fromers as Alaska's best find for our restaurant. We are a friendly place, and pride ourselves on providing the best experience possible to all of our guests. We seek self-motivated individuals
that have a high team player ethic and love people and adventure!

Black Diamond offers a cultural environment, not just for the J1 students, but also for us as a business, other employees, and the community.  We all benefit from this opportunity as people from all over the world come to live and work and travel like a local for a few months in Alaska.  Working for us is a great opportunity to learn more about other cultures and perspectives and make lifelong friends!

Some benefits we offer: Job performance incentives given throughout the Season, inexpensive housing, mid and end-of-season party, gift certificates for a wide range of things for good attendance, customer service, and other recognition programs of that nature. Please note that we are a completely non-smoking facility.

We do not hire new h2b employees.

Employee Perks

Not only can you do all the tours in the area for free, but we provide organized employee events, we offer rides to Fairbanks and around town for no charge when scheduled. We are often all super busy with work so it's kind of a work hard / play hard type of place. Our goal is for you to have the best experience, be challenged, grow, have fun, meet great people, and want to come back for another season, and recommend your family and friends to join us!

Living Here

Room and Board

Housing overview

We offer single and double housing for $15 per day

Housing is expensive in Alaska but not at Black Diamond. We have an employee housing facility that is within walking distance to work and is relatively inexpensive for the area. It is set back away from the daily operation so you have an area that is private from the hustle and bustle of the business. Our facility consists of 14 mobile homes that we rent each room for $15 per day per person for a single room, including all utilities.  And shared rooms that 2 to 4 people stay in for $10 per day.  In addition we do have some limited cabins, buses, and couple housing in travel trailers. There are 2 to 12 people per mobile home and each are set up differently.  We also have some random small dry cabins and even some revamped buses, but I recommend getting a room in housing first and after you arrive if something is open you can inquire about our rustic options - rustic being a kind word for some of them.  Part of what we have to offer is a great place to live and work with your co-workers that is inexpensive for the area.  You can share a room with someone in the housing if you would like. Several of the rooms are very large and a couple or two to three friends could easily share one room if desired. The cost is still the same for single or shared rooms. We are very flexible here. 

Please be aware that at the beginning of the season, the weather can still be very cold. Our water system is not built for Alaskan Winters so you might have to haul water to your home until we can turn the water onto the entire camp.  This is also the situation in mid-September, we have to turn the water off to the individual facilities so that there is not damage with frozen pipes. There is always access to water and bathroom and shower at the Black Diamond facility which is walking distance to your home. 

Alaska is a remote, rough place - be prepared to be challenged. Rent and Utilities can be deducted from your paycheck biweekly or you can pay them at the first of the month. You can also pay it with cash or a check. Because of the nature of living in a camp like setting, I do not recommend coming to work for us if you have or have had substance abuse issues. There is often an after work party. Although we do not allow late night noise or trouble in housing, there often are times where drinking is happening around the camp. It is not a healthy environment if you have trouble refraining from partaking. Please feel free to ask me more about what I mean by this. We have such a variety of people working for us, some that work two jobs and others that are at the campfire every night. Variety is the spice of life.

We also have a nice common area with some additional activities available and a place to simply hang out and relax after work. We have a volleyball court and fire pit and some other options.

It is not mandatory for you to stay in our housing, and we encourage people look for their own place if they have special requests or pets. We also offer places to camp or park campers or RV's, and that is $10 per day for utilities and rent of the space. 

In addition to our onsite housing, there are also apartment rentals. These are much more expensive ($1000 per month plus utilities) and are 3 miles from Black Diamond. We do not provide transportation to this facility, so you will need a car.  If you are interested in this option, please let me know and I can give you more information. We do not own these, so it is you that would have to arrange housing at another facility but I can help you with that. 

Getting Here and Getting Around

To get to Black Diamond, you can either drive into Healy, Alaska or fly to Anchorage or Fairbanks.  If you plan to drive, please e-mail so that I can help you make your trip the best it can be. We do not pay for flights to and from Alaska unless you are hired under the H2B Visa program or apply for one of our positions that we advertise this position. Some of the positions we try to fill that offer this option are Resort Desk Clerk, Housekeeping, Dishwashing, and you must work 50% of the season in order to get a free ticket for these listed positions.

The best airport for us to pick you up at is Fairbanks, Alaska. The airport code is FAI. This airport is only about a 1 and half hour drive for us, and we can usually plan to pick up other things that we need in town. You should be able to get a ticket to Fairbanks for about $25 to $75 more than the Anchorage airport. We charge $70 to pick you up in Fairbanks to help cover wages and gas, and this will be deducted from your first check. There is also a shuttle www.alaskashuttle.com that you can book on your own, and it is $74.

If you fly into Anchorage, that is a lot farther drive for us (500 miles round trip), and for you it is 5 hours from our place, a long drive after a long flight, and you usually have to wait at the airport for several hours for the last employee to arrive. If you choose to fly into Anchorage, we will not be able to pick you up, but there is a shuttle that can pick you up at the airport www.alaskashuttle.com and they will drive you right to Black Diamond. This is something you will need to arrange on your own, and the cost is around $75. 

Once here, having a vehicle to get around is nice. Some people buy cheap cars if they fly, some ride a bike to work (we do have a few bikes), while others simply walk. Of course, you can also drive here from the lower 48 states and that is an adventure in itself! 

For Fun
  • Employee dinners and get-togethers.
  • Hike, Bike, Fish, Walk, Swim, Raft, ATV, Golf, Horse Rides, Music Theaters, Zip Line, Jeep Tours, Helicopter tours, flightseeing, overnight backcountry camp trips, Denali National Park, Canoe.
  • Some company-sponsored events:  Golfing, Coal Mine Tour, 4th of July Parade, Costume Party, Employee Pot Luck Home Country Dinner, Treasure Hunt, Volleyball, Game Nights, Christmas Party, End of Season Bash at my house.
  • Some Unique things: Music Festivals, Northern Lights, Alpine Glow, Midnight Sun, Berry Picking, employee bonfires, Chena Hot Springs, Road Trip to Seward and Homer, Alaska Railroad Trip.

How to Apply

The best way to apply is to e-mail me at marilynusibelli@gmail.com and I will email you an application. 

We also have a quick link on the bottom of our website www.blackdiamondresortco.com

You can also text me your email address at 707-490-2697.

Please do not send an email if you are looking for an H2B position we do not offer new H2B positions.

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