Alaska's Arctic - Midnight Sun - Aurora Borealis - Lodging/Meals At No Cost - $2,000.00 Bonus
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Alaska's Arctic - Midnight Sun - Aurora Borealis - Lodging/Meals At No Cost - $2,000.00 Bonus
BASE CAMP HOST - Guest Service
Guest Services coworkers are primarily responsible for coordinating all activities associated with guest departures from and returns to Fairbanks. This involves greeting guests as they arrive, checking them in for their various tours, making any certificate corrections and setting appropriate expectations. Guest Services gives a thorough briefing at the start of each tour, using soulful honesty to prepare everyone for the realities
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The base camp host has primary responsibility for a VERY diverse set of guest-service activities focused on extending soulful hospitality to an equally diverse make-up of guests either departing on or returning from a travel adventure in Alaska's Arctic --- the base camp host is empowered with the extremely important responsibility of ensuring that each departing guest has expectations for their travel experience set at a level that can be met and exceeded by both the guide and the experience.
Specific responsibilities include:
THE PERFECT FIT
The "base camp host - guest service" position is a perfect fit for an individual who:
COMPENSATION:
$15.00 / hour PLUS season completion bonus PLUS housing and transportation
[costs associated with meals are a coworker responsibility --- the housing facility does have a common-use kitchen/dining area]
WHEN DOES THIS POSITION BEGIN?
Once someone is hired for this position, they are responsible for getting themselves to Fairbanks, AK. Training will begin in late April to early May. The Midnight Sun season ends in late September when we transition to Aurora (winter) tours. We do require that all Arctic Base Camp coworkers stay working full time until September 21st, although some may be able to stay even later if desired.
BAKER
RESPONSIBILITIES
The baker has primary responsibility for all baking production activities required to support the ability of our “scratch” kitchen to cook delicious, handcrafted meals for a diverse make-up of guests [recreational travelers, truckers, and workers] in our 80-seat roadside café --- our summer “midnight sun” season food service features both breakfast and dinner buffet service along with menu service during non-buffet hours.
Specific responsibilities include:
THE PERFECT FIT
The Coldfoot Camp baker position is a perfect fit for an individual who ---
WORK SCHEDULE
2:30 AM – 10:30 AM; 5 days per week
COMPENSATION
$16.00 / hour [potential for higher starting wage dependent on culinary skills and experience] PLUS gratuities PLUS $2,000.00 season completion bonus PLUS room & meals [at no cost to coworker]
Apply NowBREAKFAST COOK
RESPONSIBILITIES
The breakfast cook has primary responsibility for a diverse set of food production activities focused on cooking delicious, handcrafted meals in our "scratch" kitchen for an equally diverse make-up of guests [recreational travelers, truckers, and workers] in our 80-seat roadside café --- our summer “midnight sun” season breakfast service focuses primarily on buffet service.
Specific responsibilities include:
THE PERFECT FIT
The Coldfoot Camp breakfast cook position is a perfect fit for an individual who ---
WORK SCHEDULE
2:30 AM – 10:30 AM; 5 days per week
COMPENSATION
$15.00 / hour [potential for higher starting wage dependent on culinary skills and experience] PLUS gratuities PLUS $2,000.00 season completion bonus PLUS room & meals [at no cost to coworker]
Apply NowCLEANER
RESPONSIBILITIES
The cleaner has primary responsibility for working with a team to carry-out all activities associated with executing on our "absurd cleanliness" mission --- cleaning responsibilities are focused on 109 guest rooms along with adjacent public areas and common restroom/shower facilities.
THE PERFECT FIT
The Coldfoot Camp cleaner position is a perfect fit for an individual who:
WORK SCHEDULE:
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM [one hour meal break]
5 days per week
COMPENSATION:
$14.00 / hour PLUS gratuities PLUS $2,000.00 season completion bonus PLUS room & meals [at no cost to coworker]
Apply NowCLEANER-HOST
RESPONSIBILITIES
As cleaner, has primary responsibility for working with a team to carry-out all activities associated with executing on our "absurd cleanliness" mission --- cleaning responsibilities are focused on 109 guest rooms along with adjacent public areas and common restroom/shower facilities.
As host, has primary responsibility for a VERY diverse set of guest-service activities focused on extending soulful hospitality to an equally diverse make-up of guests [travelers, locals, and workers] in our 80-seat roadside/riverside café.
Specific host responsibilities include:
THE PERFECT FIT
The Coldfoot Camp cleaner-host position is a perfect fit for an individual who:
WORK SCHEDULE
As cleaner ---
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM [one hour meal break]
2 or 3 days per week
As host ---
Morning Shift --- 4:00 AM - 12:30 PM [one hour meal break]
Afternoon Shift --- 12:30 PM - 9:00 PM [one hour meal break]
Evening Shift --- 6:00 PM – 2:30 AM [one hour meal break]
2 or 3 days per week
COMPENSATION
$14.00 / hour [cleaner] & $12.00 / hour [host] PLUS $2,000.00 season completion bonus PLUS room & meals [at no cost to coworker]
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DINNER BUFFET COOK
RESPONSIBILITIES
The dinner buffet cook has primary responsibility for a diverse set of food production activities focused on cooking delicious, handcrafted meals in our "scratch" kitchen for an equally diverse make-up of guests [recreational travelers, truckers, and workers] in our 80-seat roadside café --- our summer “midnight sun” season dinner service features a dinner buffet.
Specific responsibilities include:
THE PERFECT FIT
The Coldfoot Camp dinner buffet cook position is a perfect fit for an individual who ---
WORK SCHEDULE
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; 5 days per week
COMPENSATION
$17.00 / hour [potential for higher starting wage dependent on culinary skills and experience] PLUS gratuities PLUS $2,000.00 season completion bonus PLUS room & meals [at no cost to coworker]
Apply NowDISHWASHER
RESPONSIBILITIES
The dishwasher has primary responsibility for executing dishwashing, kitchen cleaning, and food storage organizing activities in support of our mission to cook delicious, handcrafted meals in our 80-seat roadside cafe --- our summer season food service features both menu and buffet service --- the dishwasher also assists with food prep activities as required.
THE PERFECT FIT
The Coldfoot Camp dishwasher position is a perfect fit for an individual who:
WORK SCHEDULE
Morning Shift --- 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM & 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Evening Shift --- 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM & 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM
5 days per week
COMPENSATION
$14.00 / hour PLUS gratuities PLUS $2,000.00 season completion bonus PLUS room & meals [at no cost to coworker]
Apply NowGUIDE
RESPONSIBILITIES
The guide has primary responsibility for hosting recreational traveler guests from around the world who have traveled to Alaska [and, Coldfoot Camp] during summer “midnight sun” season to experience the Brooks Mountain Range and Gates of the Arctic National Park bathed in 24-hours of sunlight [and, enjoy other exciting summer excursions/activities] --- and, during fall “aurora” season to seek the aurora borealis at one of earth’s best aurora-viewing locations.
Specific excursions/activities offered to Coldfoot Camp guests during summer “aurora” season include ---
During fall “aurora” season Coldfoot Camp guests also have the opportunity to witness the aurora borealis by joining the following excursion ---
Specific guide responsibilities include ---
THE PERFECT FIT
The Coldfoot Camp guide position is a perfect fit for an individual who ---
WORK SCHEDULE
Varies significantly on any given day dependent on the excursions/activities guided.
5 days per week
COMPENSATION
$12.00 / hour PLUS gratuities PLUS $2,000.00 season completion bonus PLUS room & meals [at no cost to coworker]
Apply NowHOST
RESPONSIBILITIES
The host has primary responsibility for a VERY diverse set of guest-service activities focused on extending soulful hospitality to an equally diverse make-up of guests [travelers, locals, and workers] in our 80-seat roadside café.
Specific host responsibilities include ---
THE PERFECT FIT
The Coldfoot Camp host position is a perfect fit for an individual who ---
WORK SCHEDULE
Morning Shift --- 5:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Afternoon Shift --- 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Evening Shift --- 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
5 days per week
COMPENSATION
$12.00 / hour PLUS gratuities PLUS $2,000.00 season completion bonus PLUS room & meals [at no cost to coworker]
Apply NowLUNCH COOK
RESPONSIBILITIES
The lunch cook has primary responsibility for a diverse set of food production activities focused on cooking delicious, handcrafted meals in our "scratch" kitchen for an equally diverse make-up of guests [recreational travelers, truckers, and workers] in our 80-seat roadside café --- our summer “midnight sun” season lunch service focuses on menu service.
Specific responsibilities include:
THE PERFECT FIT
The Coldfoot Camp lunch cook position is a perfect fit for an individual who ---
WORK SCHEDULE
10:30 AM – 6:30 PM; 5 days per week
COMPENSATION
$15.00 / hour [potential for higher starting wage dependent on culinary skills and experience] PLUS gratuities PLUS $2,000.00 season completion bonus PLUS room & meals [at no cost to coworker]
Apply NowMAINTENANCE
RESPONSIBILITIES
The maintenance coworker has primary responsibility for tire repairs done on both passenger vehicle and semi-truck tires ---- and, also assists the maintenance team in other areas of facility maintenance --- including [but, not limited to] snow removal , removing/burning trash, monitoring/refilling fuel tanks, maintaining diesel generators, and monitoring heating/water systems --- finally, the maintenance coworker also plays the primary groundskeeping role in Camp, ensuring that the outdoor areas of Camp are kept clean, organized, and presentable.
THE PERFECT FIT
The Coldfoot Camp maintenance position is a perfect fit for an individual who:
WORK SCHEDULE:
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM [one hour meal break]
5 days per week
COMPENSATION:
Hourly wage depends on experience PLUS $2,000.00 season completion bonus PLUS room & meals [at no cost to coworker]
Apply NowNIGHT COOK
RESPONSIBILITIES
The night cook has primary responsibility for a diverse set of food production activities focused on cooking delicious, hand-crafted meals in our "scratch" kitchen for an equally diverse make-up of guests [recreational travelers, trucker, and workers] in our 80-seat roadside café --- our summer season food service features both menu and buffet service.
Specific responsibilities include:
THE PERFECT FIT
The Coldfoot Camp night cook position is a perfect fit for an individual who:
WORK SCHEDULE
6:30 PM – 2:30 AM; 5 days per week
COMPENSATION
$15.00 / hour [potential for higher starting wage dependent on culinary skills and experience] PLUS gratuities PLUS $2,000.00 season completion bonus PLUS room & meals [at no cost to coworker]
Apply NowNight operations includes the mechanics who care for the operations side of our ground vehicles, and the cleaners who make sure these vehicles are clean and tidy. These are the people behind the scenes who do the essential work that mostly gets noticed if it is NOT done well.
The cleaning crew keeps both coaches and vans spick and span to maintain safety standards and ensure the highest level of guest satisfaction possible. This includes both the exterior as well as the interior of the vehicles. In addition, cleaners are responsible for fueling vehicles prior to each tour, and keeping all on-board maintenance equipment complete and in good working order.
The cleaner is responsible for completing all activities associated with the cleaning of 15-passenger vans and 26-passenger coaches. The cleaner is also responsible for assisting with the cleaning of the shop and office environment.$18.00 /hr
Night operations includes the mechanics who care for the operations side of our ground vehicles, and the cleaners who make sure these vehicles are clean and tidy. These are the people behind the scenes who do the essential work that mostly gets noticed if it is NOT done well.
Mechanics and mechanics assistants are responsible for becoming knowledgeable and competent in the maintenance and repair of our 15 passenger Econoline F350 vans and Freightliner 24 passenger coaches as well as regulations governing commercial passenger vehicles. Mechanics foster open communication with guides and other vehicle operators who may have first-hand knowledge of specific mechanical issues that develop while vehicles are on the road. Each vehicle is inspected at the conclusion of every tour, routine maintenance is performed as well as any non-routine issues that may come up. In addition, mechanics and mechanic assistants are responsible for maintaining a clean and well-organized work space, ordering parts and supplies and keeping vehicle maintenance records complete and up-to-date.
The cleaning crew keeps both coaches and vans spick and span to maintain safety standards and ensure the highest level of guest satisfaction possible. This includes both the exterior as well as the interior of the vehicles. In addition, cleaners are responsible for fueling vehicles prior to each tour, and keeping all on-board maintenance equipment complete and in good working order.
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HOST
RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Host with Ridgetop Cabins, one has primary responsibility for working with a team to carry-out all activities associated with executing our “absurd cleanliness” mission — cleaning responsibilities are focused on 6 cabins along with public areas and common facilities.
In addition, Ridgetop Cabin hosts a very diverse set of guests. Guest service activities focus on taking care of Ridgetop Cabin guests and incoming tour guests as well. Ridgetop Cabins partners with Northern Alaska Tour Company, a Fairbanks-based, locally owned company, who offer premium flight and ground tour excursions in Alaska's Arctic. Hosts extend soulful hospitality to guests on a Denali Summit Flight or Arctic Circle Air Adventure from Denali. The Host is empowered with the important responsibility of ensuring that each departing guest has expectations for their travel experience set at a level that can be met and exceeded by both the guide and the experience. Shuttle operating throughout the Denali National Park / Healy area to transfer guests to and from the Healy Airport is a part of the Host's role when taking care of tour guests.
Specific responsibilities include:
THE PERFECT FIT
WORK SHIFT
As Ridgetop Cabin Host
2 to 3 days per week:
Cleaner / Host: 9 to 10 AM start with 1 to 8 hours of cleaning / laundry, pending number of cabins to clean and check in calls to make.
2 to 3 days per week:
As Flight Tour Host:
We have the potential for a flight at: 9:15 AM, 12:30 AM, 3:15 PM, 6:30 PM, and 8:30 PM.
1 to 6 flights per day. Some days will have a split shift signing off when not working and signing back in for the start and/or end of a flight tour. One would also use time in between flights to confirm guests for the next day and get them excited for their adventure.
There are 3 coworkers at Ridgetop Cabins working a 3 week rotating schedule to fill the two roles – Ridgetop Cabin Host and Flight Tour Host. Every 3 weeks one would expect to have 3 days off pending covering special requests from fellow coworkers.
COMPENSATION
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COUNTER
OUR MISSION
Extend soulful hospitality to our guests --- and, enjoy doing it
Work hard --- thus, creating value for our guests
Care [genuinely!!!] about the communities we serve
RESPONSIBILITIES
The counter-based guest service position has primary responsibility for assisting with all front counter activities associated with guest departures and arrivals on flights to/from our Fairbanks-based terminal --- secondarily, has responsibility for assisting with freight and ramp activities on an as-required basis.
The guest service coworker is the frontline embodiment of Wright Air’s mission of soulful hospitality, hard work, and genuine care/concern --- it is the relationship that the guest service coworker builds with our guests that ultimately determines our ability to transform our mission into an everyday reality for our guests.
Specific responsibilities include:
THE PERFECT FIT
An individual who:
WORK SCHEDULE
At Wright Air we take pride in working hard to create a work schedule for each coworker that is individualized to meet their unique life-work balance/needs --- both part-time and full-time work schedules are available --- most work takes place between the hours of 4:00 AM and 8:00 PM --- the ability to work on Saturday and/or Sunday is a plus but not a requirement.
COMPENSATION
Fairbanks-based coworker providing own lodging ---
Competitive starting wage dependent on skills/experience.
OR
"Camp-style" seasonal coworker ---
Competitive starting wage dependent on skills/experience PLUS lodging PLUS $1,000.00 season completion bonus.
Apply NowFREIGHT
OUR MISSION
Extend soulful hospitality to our guests --- and, enjoy doing it Work hard --- thus, creating value for our guests Care [genuinely!!!] about the communities we serve
RESPONSIBILITIES
The freight-based guest service position has primary responsibility for assisting with all freight activities associated with accepting freight and mail for flights departing from our Fairbanks-based terminal --- secondarily, has responsibility for assisting with counter and ramp activities on an as-required basis.
The guest service coworker is the frontline embodiment of Wright Air’s mission of soulful hospitality, hard work, and genuine care/concern --- it is the relationship that the guest service coworker builds with our guests that ultimately determines our ability to transform our mission into an everyday reality for our guests.
Specific responsibilities include:
THE PERFECT FIT
An individual who:
WORK SCHEDULE
At Wright Air we take pride in working hard to create a work schedule for each coworker that is individualized to meet their unique life-work balance/needs --- both part-time and full-time work schedules are available --- most work takes place between the hours of 4:00 AM and 8:00 PM --- the ability to work on Saturday and/or Sunday is a plus but not a requirement.
COMPENSATION
Fairbanks-based coworker providing own lodging ---
Competitive starting wage varies dependent on skills/experience.
OR
"Camp-style" seasonal coworker ---
Competitive starting wage varies dependent on skills/experience PLUS lodging PLUS $1,000.00 season completion bonus.
Apply NowRAMP
OUR MISSION
Extend soulful hospitality to our guests --- and, enjoy doing it
Work hard --- thus, creating value for our guests
Care [genuinely!!!] about the communities we serve
RESPONSIBILITIES
The ramp position has primary responsibility for assisting with all ramp activities associated with the loading and unloading of aircraft arriving and departing from our Fairbanks-based terminal --- secondarily, has responsibility for assisting with freight and counter activities on an as-required basis.
The ramp coworker is the “behind-the-scenes” embodiment of Wright Air’s mission of soulful hospitality, hard work, and genuine care/concern --- it is the passion that the ramp coworker infuses into his/her work that ultimately determines our ability to transform our mission into an everyday reality for our guests.
Specific responsibilities include:
THE PERFECT FIT
An individual who:
WORK SCHEDULE
At Wright Air we take pride in working hard to create a work schedule for each coworker that is individualized to meet their unique life-work balance/needs --- both part-time and full-time work schedules are available --- most work takes place between the hours of 4:00 AM and 8:00 PM --- the ability to work on Saturday and/or Sunday is a plus but not a requirement.
COMPENSATION
Fairbanks-based coworker providing own lodging ---
Competitive starting wage varies dependent on skills/experience.
OR
"Camp-style" seasonal coworker ---
Competitive starting wage varies dependent on skills/experience PLUS lodging PLUS $1,000.00 season completion bonus.
Apply NowIf you have read this far and still believe that "working arctic" might be right for you, we encourage you to learn more by reading the detailed information found at www.workarctic.com.
After further research, if you remain interested in being considered for employment at one of our Camps, please complete/submit our online employment application. The completion of the online employment application is an employment requirement.
We will review your application upon receipt, and those applicants who appear to be a good fit with the work/life experience offered by our Camps will be invited to participate in a 60-ish minute information phone conversation.
Please remember: all of our Camps are committed to providing a drug-free workplace (including marijuana) in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. Thus, all applicants should feel comfortable submitting to pre-employment, random, and "for cause" drug testing.