Remote lodge on a beautiful cove right next to the national forest!

Posted: Apr 07, 2026

Lodge Assistant

Sportsman's Cove Lodge

Alaska

Wages/Pay
$2,000.00 - $2,500.00 / month + tips
Experience Level
No experience required
Job Start Date
Job Starts: Jun 01, 2026

The Lodge Assistant is a multifaceted role at our lodge involved in every department. This position involves assisting in various essential duties across the lodge facilities and grounds and is a great opportunity to become trained in the hospitality and fishing industry.

*This is the best way to become a deckhand, and work on one of our fishing boats or to work in any other department. I promote from this position almost always, if your work ethic, discipline, and attitude is to our lodge standards. You will be a back up deck hand if called upon during the season, first aid and drug test is mandatory.

Each day, you will be assigned tasks on a rotating schedule, along with daily responsibilities, which include:

  • Help with maintenance of lodge including general repairs, restocking of propane/fuel, and maintaining of equipment, and various lodge tasks

  • Keep grounds areas clean and maintain clean appearance of outdoor areas through sweeping, leaf blowing, painting, etc.

  • Record and maintain daily catch for each boat and share results at guest dinners,

  • Coordinate with Chef regarding inventory of seafood for guest meals

  • Help with the washing, bagging and vacuum sealing of guests’ catch daily

  • Assist with the preparation fish boxes for guests on turnover days

  • Clean, organize and help prepare rain gear for guest use

  • Collect and sort garbage to proper designation/disposal

  • Assist with cleaning and preparing of guest rooms in conjunction with housekeeping including laundry

  • Help in the kitchen by serving of plates, distributing drinks, washing of dishes, etc.

  • Assist with the weekly unloading of supply vessel

  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor

All employees are able to enjoy the outdoors in their downtime including fishing, hiking, crabbing, kayaking, and more adventures! Room and board is provided during your employment at no charge. If you love the outdoors, enjoy serving people, and have a passion for fishing and adventure, this might be the perfect job for you!

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Contact Info

Sportsman's Cove Lodge

Sportsman’s Cove Lodge is a highly acclaimed, saltwater fishing lodge located a 20 minute floatplane ride west of Ketchikan in the pristine wilderness of Prince of Wales Island, Alaska. We are looking for hard working, service-oriented individuals to further our vision of offering our guests the trip of a lifetime.

Location
Alaska
Season
Summer
Staff size
25
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Housing details
Some private rooms/bathrooms, some communal bathrooms
Family housing available
No
Single occupancy housing available
Yes
Pet friendly
No
Meals
Provided
Cell phone service
Some, ask for details
Internet access
Good
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