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Bear Safety

$19.00 / hour

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BEAR SAFETY

📍 Location: Icy Strait Point | Hoonah, Alaska
📅 Category: Seasonal | April–October 2027
💰 Pay: Hourly + bonus potential
👥 Reports To: Security Manager


🌲 PROTECT THE WILDERNESS. KEEP GUESTS SAFE. SHARE THE SPIRIT OF ALASKA.

Do you love the outdoors, respect Alaska’s wildlife, and have a passion for keeping people safe? Join the Bear Safety team at Icy Strait Point and help guests explore Alaska’s wilderness with confidence.

As a Bear Safety Team Member, you’ll play a critical role in protecting both guests and wildlife along the Spasski Bear Trail and Icy Strait Point Hiking Trail. You’ll combine wildlife awareness, guest education, public speaking, and safety practices to create an experience that is both memorable and responsible.

If you’re safety-minded, comfortable outdoors, and ready for a rewarding seasonal adventure in Hoonah, this could be the opportunity for you!


🐾 WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Protect Guests and Wildlife: Help maintain a safe environment for guests along the Spasski Bear Trail and Icy Strait Point Hiking Trail.

  • Share Alaska’s Story: Provide narration, interpretation, and answers to guest questions about bears, wildlife, and the surrounding environment.

  • Educate and Engage: Deliver informative presentations and use strong public-speaking skills to help guests understand wildlife awareness and trail safety.

  • Represent Local Culture: Learn about and respectfully share Tlingit culture, local history, and the natural environment.

  • Respond to Emergencies: Follow established safety procedures, remain calm under pressure, and take appropriate action to protect guests and teammates.

  • Handle Equipment Responsibly: Safely operate, inspect, and maintain assigned equipment, including firearms, in accordance with training and established protocols.

  • Put Safety First: Maintain awareness of changing conditions and follow all required safety procedures.

  • Support the Team: Participate in required training, assist coworkers, and perform other duties as assigned.

  • Live Our Values: Conduct all activities and make decisions according to Icy Strait Point’s guiding principles: BAP — Best, Authentic, Profitable.


🎯 WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

  • First Aid/CPR: Current certification or willingness to become certified.

  • Firearm Safety: Advanced firearm knowledge and demonstrated safe-handling skills.

  • Driving: Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record preferred.

  • Communication: Strong verbal communication and public-speaking skills, with the ability to provide clear instructions to groups.

  • Guest Service: A professional, approachable manner and a genuine interest in helping guests feel informed and safe.

  • Wildlife Awareness: Interest in learning about bears, marine life, plants, animals, birds, and Alaska’s natural environment.

  • Cultural Awareness: Knowledge of Tlingit culture or a willingness to learn and share cultural information respectfully.

  • Sound Judgment: Ability to remain alert, dependable, and composed in challenging or high-pressure situations.

  • Safety Commitment: Willingness to follow established procedures, complete required training, and handle equipment responsibly.

  • Testing Requirements: Must pass applicable pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing.

💪 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position involves extended periods outdoors in a remote wilderness setting.

  • Ability to walk more than five miles per day.

  • Ability to stand for up to 12 hours with minimal breaks.

  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

  • Comfort working outdoors in changing Alaska weather conditions.

  • Ability to work on trails, gravel roads, and uneven terrain.

  • Willingness to live and work in a remote, rural Alaskan community.

  • Ability and willingness to travel to and from Hoonah by small plane or ferry.

  • Ability to remain alert and responsive throughout extended shifts.


💙 WHY BECOME A BEAR SAFETY TEAM MEMBER AT ICY STRAIT POINT?

Help people experience Alaska’s wilderness while protecting what makes it extraordinary.

As part of the Bear Safety team, you’ll help guests explore the natural environment responsibly while developing a deeper appreciation for Alaska’s wildlife and cultural heritage.

Your awareness, professionalism, and commitment to safety will make a meaningful difference—not only in the guest experience, but also in helping people understand how to respect the wildlife and wilderness around them.

Stay alert. Respect the wild. Protect the adventure. Join the Bear Safety team at Icy Strait Point!


Icy Strait Point is a Native-owned and operated enterprise and offers Native Preference under P.L.93-638.