Where historical mushing meets modern-day racing

Current Job Openings

Camp Cook

$5,000.00 / month

Juneau

Do you enjoy cooking for yourself and others? Do you have a passion for healthy, delicious food? If so, we are looking for you!

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of food preparation, food handling and a current Alaska Food Handlers Card (ADEC). Your environment will be semi-remote so organization, meal creativity, food storage awareness and meal planning are necessary.

Details:

• The camp is semi remote.  Fully functional kitchen with running water and electricity.

• Camp Cook works independently, under the direction of the Camp Manager, preparing breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks according to camp schedule for a crew of 10-20 employees.

• Camp Cook is responsible for kitchen operations, maintaining sufficient groceries in camp, ordering, and confirming grocery and kitchen re-supply with the Expediters.

• Responsible for menu planning, recipes, and preparation, the Camp Cook delivers a well-balanced diet consisting of ‘meat and potato’ fare with plenty of fruits and vegetables, considering allergies, dietary requests, and camp preference.

• Camp Cooks maintain 7-10 days of dedicated food supply in reserve and display menu flexibility, considering product on hand, re-supply considerations, and operational cost.

The kitchen is used by the crew throughout the day, Camp Cook provides a warm and inviting reprieve from daily operations, necessitating a positive attitude and restraint.

Camp Cooks must always facilitate kitchen operations according to ADEC standards.

• Must be able to lift 50lbs and be able to stand for extended periods of time.

• Must be able to work legally in the U.S.

• Valid CPR and First Aid

• Position is seasonal, May through September.

• Room and Board provided

 

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Tour Van Driver

$3,500.00 / month + tips

Juneau

We are looking for energetic, hardworking, and adventurous folks to provide an outstanding narrative on Alaska.

In this position, you will meet guests at the docks and safely transport them to our summer sled dog camp.   Drive along the Alaska coastline, through old-growth forest and a historic mining site.  Deliver an informative narrative on Alaska history, flora and fauna and prepare guests for an outstanding adventure with mushers and sled dogs.

Duties:   

• Greeting and helping guests on the van   
• Driving guest from cruise ship dock to camp while providing a narrated tour
• Helping in camp with duties as assigned    
• Expeditor errands for camp

• Requirements:   
• Clean driving record   
• Provide a current Department of Transportation (DOT) Health card   
• Pass pre-employment and random drug test
• Valid CPR and First Aid certifications
• Must be able to lift 50lbs on a regular basis

 

 

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Musher

$4,000.00 - $4,500.00 / month + tips

Juneau

Mush dogs in the picturesque Sheep Creek Valley in Juneau, Alaska!

Mushers provide sled dog cart rides to clients on designated trails.  Mushers will maintain a positive outlook and attitude with dogs, guests, and coworkers. 

• Mushers ensure that all assigned sled dogs are cared for in a competent and careful manner. 
• Maintaining a clean dog yard and working closely with Handlers, Vet Techs and Camp Manager
• Provide a safe and informative tour for guests
• Ensure that the Company’s operations function to the established quality standards. 
• Other duties as assigned by the Camp Manager

Requirements:

• Valid CPR and First Aid
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Legally able to work in the U.S.
• Must be able to pass a drug test (including marijuana)

Room and Board provided 

Hiring Mushers with or without sled dogs

Prior mushing experience preferred

Seasonal Bonus for completion of the season

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Photographer

$3,000.00 - $3,500.00 / month + tips

Juneau

We are looking for energetic and hardworking folks to join our team for the Summer! 

Gold Rush Dog Tours offers dogsledding tours with modified carts in a semi-remote Sheep Creek Valley near Juneau, AK.

Duties: 

• Photographing action shots of guests on carts
• Photo sales and accounting
• Sled Dog Handler duties as assigned
• Assists in the kitchen as needed
• Cuddle puppies!!

Requirements:

• Must be able to legally work in the U.S.
• Valid CPR and First Aid 
• Must be able to lift 50lbs. 
• Must be able to pass a drug test (including marijuana)
• Must have excellent customer service skills

Housing and meals provided at no cost

End of Season Bonus

Season from the beginning of May to September 

Photography experience preferred

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Veterinary Technician

$3,800.00 - $4,300.00 / month

Juneau

Come join our team for the summer!

Duties:

• Veterinary Technician will maintain inventory in all camps and vet locations Including ordering and stocking needed Veterinary supplies.

• Vet Techs will go to Gold Rush's sister company Alaska Icefield Expeditions as well as Summer Camp on a regular basis. Weekly assignment as weather allows.  They will visit each dog yard and provide comments and communication to the Camp Manager/ Management/ and Company Veterinarian for each visit.

  • Communications include health and wellbeing of the individual dogs specifically along with their treatment plans and who is assigned the care . They will also comment on precautions in place for females in heat, dog houses, level yards, any dogs with a low BCS. Photos will be included in all reports.

• The Veterinary Technician will evaluate and address any concerns brought to their attention by the Camp Manager.

  • Musher(s) will report each issue or concern to the Camp Manager and if said concern is deemed necessary for consultation, the Veterinary Technician will then be called upon to make further evaluation and obtain treatment plan in conjunction with the company vet.  They will communicate the plan verbally and in writing to camp. 

• Veterinary Technician will then assist with properly diagnosing the issue of said dog(s) and give further evaluation to each situation. 

  • Veterinary Techn evaluation will result in either in house treatment at camp, given by responsible musher, or potentially seeking Veterinary medicine in town.

  • Vet Tech will inspect dogs on a regular basis, and no less than weekly, for BCS, injury, illness

  • Vet Tech will work closely with company vet to determine treatment plans

  • Will Maintain "Dogs First" Logs for dogs with injury, illness, puppies.

  • Will provide daily emails to management and to company vet

  • Will travel with dogs if care not available locally is required

  • Will treat/ walk/ supervise dog care of all dogs not being cared for in the dog yards.

  • Will exercise their full and complete knowledge to ensure the best care is provided.

The final say on a dog's treatment plan is that of the Company Vet.  All instructions will be followed explicitly.

 

Requirements:

• Room provided as well as meals while in camp. 
• End of Season Bonus
• CPR and First Aid required
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs on a regular basis
• Pass random drug testing (including Marijuana)
• Preferred third year Vet Tech from accredited program

 


 

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