Icy Strait Point – Hoonah, AK

Working at Icy Strait Point offers a rare chance to live in an authentic Tlingit community surrounded by the wild beauty of Southeast Alaska. Employment there directly supports the local Native community and provides a deep cultural experience. Staff enjoy a close-knit, friendly environment, meaningful interaction with visitors, and the chance to work outdoors amid pristine forests, ocean views, and abundant wildlife. While the location is remote and the seasonality can be challenging, the lifestyle rewards include immersion in nature, cultural connection, and a truly unique Alaskan experience.During time off, there’s no shortage of adventure — from whale watching, kayaking, ziplining, and hiking through rainforest trails to exploring local totem carving, visiting the restored salmon cannery, or enjoying seafood and craft beer in the nearby village of Hoonah. Employees can spend their days surrounded by unspoiled wilderness and their evenings in a community that blends tradition, hospitality, and the spirit of Alaska. The host employer also offers staff movie nights, staff trips to surrounding areas, participation in tribal theater, and staff dances.

Weekly working hours: avg. 32 per week

Start Date/End Date: June 1st – June 10th until  September 30th

Conditions:

• Advanced English;
• Must be able to start working according to DS start dates;
• Guest Services: Advanced English required. Guest service representatives may be required to work in a variety of areas within Icy Strait Point. Work areas may include selling tours, retail items, greeting guests, crowd control, and providing directions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Conduct all activities and decisions according to Icy Strait Point’s guiding principles: Best, Authentic, and Profitable Tour Destination Provide excellent customer service to all Icy Strait Point guests Provide guests with information about all tours available at Icy Strait Point Participate in all required trainings Conduct functions, such as: Checking guests’ weight Verifying driver’s license information Ensuring guests fill out waivers, as required Secure bag check area Other duties as assigned Escort guests to tour vehicles and ensure timely tour departure Communicate clearly with tour guides, drivers, supervisors and management Promote other Icy Strait Point venues, distribute literature and/or sell merchandise Work as greeters to welcome guests and conduct guest orientations/ $18.00 per hour
• Prep Cook, Cashier: This role requires working in either the prep cook, dishwasher, or cashier capacity depending on business needs. A prep cook is responsible for the preparation of ingredients and stations used in the cooking process, as well as maintaining the kitchen and ensuring it is clean and sanitized. In this role you may assist as a dishwasher, as well. Dishwashers are responsible for cleaning all tableware, pots, pans and storing them properly. Cashiers will handle guest transactions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Conduct all activities and decisions according to Icy Strait Point’s guiding principles: BAP: Best, Authentic and Profitable. Perform all duties by providing outstanding service efficiently in an ever-friendly demeanor. Assisting with stocking and setting up the kitchen stations Preparing food including cleaning and cutting the ingredients Plating prepared foods based on senior chef’s guidance Working with servers and cashiers to ensure that orders are completed according to request and on time Washing and cleaning the kitchen and cooking utensils and storing the equipment at the end of shifts Washing tableware, pots pans using correct sanitization methods Ensuring that the kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and regulations Willingness to shift to other stations and/or assignments as needed. Operating a POS system, handling all payment transactions accurately Greeting customers and assisting them with any questions they may have/ $18.00 per hour
• Training will be provided;
• Some meal options can be purchased for up to 40% off;
• Must wear black pants with the uniform. We distribute uniform tops such as polos, long sleeves, fleece, and raincoat. They are required to wear closed-toe shoes with black pants.Please bring waterproof shoes as well. It is very important that footwear is comfortable as participants may be required to walk on unpaved trails to get around the worksite.

Housing and Transportation:

• Housing will be provided by the employer at a cost of $600 per month. Please come prepared to pay your first week’s rent and $100 deposit on arrival.The deposit is refundable as long as participants stay until their contract end date and leave the housing in a clean, undamaged condition;
• The employer will provide a shuttle.