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Imagine traversing sky bridges stretched high above the forest floor and zipping across cables hung between lofty hemlock and spruce trees. As the first company to bring the thrill and excitement of zipline canopy tours to the Alaskan rainforest, Alaska Canopy Adventures operates its zipline expeditions with daily ship excursions from Herring Cove, Ketchikan and Douglas Island, Juneau. Whether you want to spend your summer high above the ground, on the water, or at the docks, seasonal job opportunities include Canopy (Zipline) Guides, Tour Coordinators, Marine Personnel/Deckhands, Boat Captains, Store Clerks, Driver Guides, as well as management and supervisory positions. Preference is given to those who can commit from mid-April through the end of September. You can expect to work 6 to 10 hours per day with at least one day off each week. Benefits include one of the most competitive pay rates in Alaska, paid training, gratuities, and incredible discounts on all sorts of local tours. Some positions require experience and/or specific skills and licenses. If you love the outdoors and working with people, view detailed job descriptions, fill out the online application and begin your journey in the Alaskan rainforest. |
• Looking to fly high on the ultimate eco-adventure work experience this summer? The Alaska Canopy Adventures team provides once-in-a-lifetime rainforest canopy challenges for guests with the help of ziplines, suspension bridges, off-road vehicles and jet boats. |
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For over 20 years, Alaska Excursions has been providing the "E.X.C.U.R.S.I.O.N. of a lifetime" to its guests, staff members, and animals. And, the 2013 season will be no different, featuring four different excursions, including Musher's Camp (Juneau & Skagway), Chilkoot Horseback Adventure (Skagway), and Grizzly Falls Zip-lining Expedition (Skagway). Summer job opportunities include Dog Mushers & Handlers (with or without dogs), Horseback Guides, Zipline Guides, Driver/Guides, Unimog Drivers, and Office & Dock staff. Management positions may be available in all areas as well. The company offers competitive pay rates that range from $12-$17/hour as well as outstanding bonus compensation opportunities. Most positions are in the tip pool. Affordable company housing is available too. If you want to work with Alaska Excursions, you should enjoy meeting and talking with new people and have the ability to entertain them. A positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to providing excellent guest service are all important, and you should enjoy working with animals too. Positions run from beginning of May through the end of September. Submit a completed application to jobs@alaskaexcursions.com. A resume and cover letter is welcomed, but not required. |
• Ever imagine pulling a team of powerful huskies in custom-made wheeled dog sleds, leading horseback tours through Alaska's most breathtaking valleys and backcountry, or guiding guests on an exciting zipline adventure? The summer team at Alaska Excursions will have the opportunity to earn a great pay while working in a fun, positive environment. |
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Interested in an Alaska adventure of a lifetime? With five wilderness lodges, a fleet of luxury motor coaches, and the largest domed train cars in the world, Alaska Tour Jobs offers a variety of jobs in Alaska with Princess Cruises & Holland America Line (HAP). HAP's Alaska Lodge Jobs relate to the guest experience while on property, with positions available in food & beverage, front desk, gift shop, housekeeping and maintenance. Exciting Tour Division Jobs include positions ranging from driver guides, day boat crew, and rail services maintenance. While full summer season dates are preferred (May through September), several locations in Alaska, Seattle, and Vancouver will hire applicants with a limited date range. Full-time positions are also available. Along with a competitive wage, employees may cruise onboard ships at deeply discounted voyage rates while also enjoying significant onboard discounts. In addition, employees are eligible for corporate air rates and discounts on HAP land and cruise tours, as well as Alaska lodge, motor coach, and rail packages. If you are an adventurous individual with a passion for working with the public, fill out the online application (you can apply to multiple locations at the same time!). |
• Alaska. The Last Frontier. Be it seeing moose or eating salmon for the first time, going to bed in the middle of the night with the sun still shining, or hiking to the top of a snow-capped mountain, this great state hosts a whole array of unique, only-in-Alaska experiences. Read about Alaska Tour Jobs stories here » |
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• Do you have skills and experience in natural history interpretation, guiding, outdoor leadership and recreation, fish guiding, rafting, maintenance, and/or hospitality? Find the perfect Alaska summer job with Alaska Wildland Adventures. |
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As a stepping stone to the greater world of guiding and backcountry recreating, Chilkat Guides—based in the picturesque town of Haines, Alaska—will teach anyone with the aptitude and interest how to guide themselves and others safely in and out of the wild. Whether activities include trail hikes, float trips, wilderness safaris or river expeditions, Summer Guides, Trip Leaders and Naturalists get participants excited about the great outdoors. Their annual guide school (beginning mid-April for those without guiding experience) is by invitation only and requires a $150 materials deposit (includes a waterproof jacket with Chilkat Guides logo). All invitees successfully completing the guide school are offered employment as guides from May through the end of September. Compensation starts at $10/hour for straight guiding with added incentives for trip leaders and naturalists (expect overtime which is paid at time and a half). Applicants must have the desire to work long and hard (usually 6-12 hours per day) in sometimes unpleasant conditions, be athletic and have a love for people. In addition to Guide positions, Office, Maintenance, Catering, Dock staff and Day Boat Captains & Crew are needed as well as active seniors to work as commercial Bus Drivers (with training provided). Applications are available online. |
• With over 100 people on staff at Chilkat Guides, each team member is highly qualified and passionate about the wonders of the Alaska region and what they do. Meet the team » |
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Work at one of the leading tour destinations this summer in Skagway, Alaska! The Klondike Gold Fields is home to a 350-ton Klondike Gold Dredge where guests can learn how to pan for gold with live demonstrations. Facilities also include a Gold Rush Restaurant & Brewery, gift shop, and Gold Rush Sled Dogs demonstration. Tour Guides will be trained in the gift shop and rotated through the shop and various tour guiding positions on the property, such as dredge tours and gold panning. Entertainers will provide entertainment for guests by reciting poetry, acting and performing musically, and may be utilized as Tour Guides. All staff members will be dressed in period-style clothing and exude their Gold Rush character. Dock Representatives and Retail Specialist positions are also available. This is a great opportunity to earn generous commission and tips, a retention bonus is awarded at the end of the season for successful completion of employment contract, affordable staff housing is available for a fee, and recreational activities abound. Ideal applicants are outgoing and energetic, team players, customer service oriented, able to work with little supervision, and are flexible in a constantly changing work environment. The summer season runs from early May to late September. To apply mail, fax or email a completed application, resume and three references to Tami Scime. |
• Did you know? Transporting guests to another time and place, Klondike Gold Fields has become one of the premiere family attractions in Skagway, with tours sold on all major cruise lines. Princess Cruise Lines provides monthly recognition for their tours and lively and fun summer staff members! |
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Modeled after Tibet's first monastery—a three-dimensional mandala—Odiyan Retreat Center is home to Resident Volunteers donating their energy and time to the projects of this Northern California Tibetan Buddhist center. Learn new skills and share your knowledge with while living in a beautiful natural environment. Join a way of life that integrates creative and challenging work with a path of self-exploration that opens up the individual's inner potential. The wholesome, down-to-earth community environment coupled with meaningful work creates a positive setting to learn about oneself while contributing to worthy efforts. No special skills are required and no religious affiliation is necessary to participate. Current volunteer work includes construction, maintenance, gardening, landscaping, foundry and metal work, cooking and kitchen management. You will receive housing, vegetarian meals, a small living allowance, hands-on training and work experience. Classes are offered on Tibetan yoga, Skillful Means (work as a path of growth), Buddhist history and art, Tibetan language, as well as discussion groups. Volunteers must be at least 22 years of age. Minimum commitment is six months with a 30-day trial period. If you are mature, hard working, positive-minded, and interested in learning about Buddhism call (510) 981-1987 or email volunteer@odiyan.org. |
• Volunteer in one of the most spectacular Tibetan Buddhist centers in the world while learning and engaging with a community of like-minded individuals dedicating themselves to work for the benefit of all humanity. View photos of the work » |
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Ready to swing out of your comfort zone? |
• Dare to plunge into the great wilderness of the unknown. Grapple with the obstacles that will meet you there. Overcome these challenges, and emerge knowing just a little more about the uncharted territory that grows inside you. Become a Deep Forest Challenge Operator! |
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Connecting adventurers to the least developed and least visited shorelines in the San Juan Islands, Anacortes Kayak Tours offers four unique trips: a 1.5 hour Deception Pass trip, half day and full day kayak trips directly from Fidalgo Island, and multi-day kayaking adventures. Prior to leading guests on the water, Summer Sea Kayak Guides participate in a formal class with professional coaches along with a fairly intensive in-house training program. You will learn how to use high-end paddling equipment, handle currents, read weather, and find wildlife—all while razzle-dazzling your guests. Guides must commit to at least a mid-June through Labor Day time frame, in addition to pre-season training activities. Office/logistics staff are also hired each year. Wages start at $10/hour and go up to $14/hour. There is a fee for the training course, but much of this is reimbursed upon completion of the season. Hardworking, outdoorsy-type folks with a sunny outlook on life will thrive here. Mail or email your resume with details about your personal and professional experience (applications are by resume only). |
• With one of the most comprehensive kayak guide training programs in the region, Anacortes Kayak Tours is looking for professional, mature and fun-loving individuals who are looking to work and play in the great outdoors. |
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Ready to soar and glide into the trees? Committed to designing, operating and managing the highest quality zipline canopy tours available in the Southeastern U.S., Adventure America Zipline Canopy Tours is seeking highly motivated and professional people who are interested in exposing visitors to the great outdoors. Canopy Rangers will lead small and large groups, instruct guests on proper use of canopy tour course and equipment, and share facts and stories about the environment and region. Lead Canopy Rangers will set the tone for the team, lead by example at all times, assist with physical and emotional challenges, maintain a timely experience using ziplines & high level climbing gear, and coordinate with other team members while leading groups. Canopy Course Managers will coordinate all aspects of the canopy tour site, maintain a professional, friendly work and operational environment, administer budget and payroll, and works closely with the Wildwater team to insure smooth operations for all. Job opportunities are available from March through September at one of five locations: Asheville & Nantahala Gorge in North Carolina, Chattooga Ridge in South Carolina, and Pigeon River & Ocoee River Basin in Tennessee; each offering fully guided tours with at least 10 zips, 4 bridges and a training course. AAZCT offers competitive wages and benefits. Apply now! |
• Cool Job of the Week: WSPA.com (CBS affiliate) showcases Canopy Ranger Lee Allison at Nantahala Gorge. Learn what it's really like to work for Adventure America Zipline Canopy Tours. |
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• Wildwater invites you to consider the challenge of working in an outdoor environment as part of a team. You'll learn new skills, work in a variety of settings, enjoy fun and recreation, work with people with similar interests, make lifetime friendships, and participate in a valuable work experience. |
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With programs designed to teach leadership, teamwork, creative problem solving, self-responsibility, confidence building, community living and outdoor skills, Adventure Treks provides unique outdoor experiences for teens, ages 12-18. In the summer months, 16-29 day adventure program destinations include Alaska, Northern California, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Colorado, New England, North/South Carolina, and British Columbia; while in the fall, wilderness-based programs are offered for up to a week for school students in the mountains of North Carolina. Doubling as teacher, role model and trip coordinator with five other leaders, Wilderness Instructors manage group dynamics, coordinate trip logistics, maintain outdoor equipment and teach outdoor skills, including backpacking, mountaineering, rock climbing, sailing, whitewater kayaking, cooking and orienteering. Benefits include a competitive salary, partial travel reimbursement for summer adventures, room and board while training and working, pro-deal purchases and the opportunity to work during the summer and fall. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age (college graduate preferred), certified in WFR/CPR, have several years experience working with teens and/or leading wilderness programs, solid outdoor skills in a variety of activities and the ability to work long hours with little or no time off. To begin the application process, email your resume to Dave McGlashan. Applications are due by April 30th for summer positions and August 15th for the fall season. |
• The Power of Six Instructors! |
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• Mountain Workshop staff are dynamic, energetic people committed to creating personal growth opportunities for youth in the outdoors. They come from many different professional backgrounds including school teachers, park rangers, athletic coaches, camp counselors, ski instructors, river guides, outdoor equipment retailers, adventure course facilitators, social workers, military veterans and college students. |
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• With a passion for creating high-quality outdoor adventure travel experiences accessible for everyone (including those who do not typically get out and enjoy the wilderness), Wilderness Inquiry staff members will lead their group to some of the most amazing places on earth. |
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Now Seeking Adventure Travel Guides! |
• Why Work for Alta Expedition? |
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Are you looking to meet hundreds of great people, experience the U.S. and possibly venture to Mexico or Central America? Designed for fun-loving, socially conscious, and independent-minded backpackers (from the young to the young at heart), Green Tortoise Adventure Travel offers unique travel experiences in custom convertible sleeper coaches. Drivers with a surprising amount of adventure, skill and ingenuity are needed to lead these two to thirty day adventures. Although much of the business is seasonal (three quarters of the trips are from May through October), opportunities for year-round employment after working one summer season are pretty reasonable. Potential earnings vary dramatically based on your skill and experience. You must be at least 25 years or older, have a virtually spotless driving record, and be drug free. Those who have two years of commercial bus driving experience or a certificate of training from a qualified school or previous company are preferred. Cooking experience is a plus as well as some mechanical ability. After you have read through the Green Tortoise employment page, complete the online application. Interviews, hiring, and training are done from San Francisco. This process often includes a creative and fun trip including some night driving, cooking, and trip orientation. |
• A certain social awareness is central to being a Green Tortoise driver. You have to care about people and know how to please them. If you have lots of energy and a clear spirit, you will surprise yourself with how well you do at the job! |
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• Do you want to share your love of North America and the great outdoors with the rest of the world? Doubling as travel guide and driver, Group Leaders for Intrepid Travel and TrekAmerica take small groups on exciting adventures throughout the U.S. and Canada. |
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As one of the North's leading eco-tourism outdoor adventure companies, Ruby Range Adventure is looking for a few exceptional Driver Guides to work multi-day trips in the Yukon Territory and Alaska throughout the summer season. Just as much a hiking/road trip is a wilderness or trekking adventure, it's also a social event, and guides are the catalysts that create incredible experiences for their group. Guides set the tone. Good guides can make an otherwise bad trip a good trip, and they can make an otherwise OK trip an excellent one. They do this through the energy they put into the trip. Not just the physical energy, but also the social energy. Good guides have strong social skills. They care about people, and are sensitive to their needs. They are entertaining, engaging, and fun to be with. Sound like you? You must also have at least two seasons guiding experience, WFA certification, a commercial driver's license, valid U.S. work permit, and fluency in English and German (other languages would be a strong asset). Benefits include a competitive salary, subsidized training and certification programs, pro deal purchases, and top-notch equipment to use. Positions are available from early May to late September. What's next? Fill out the online application or email your resume, cover letter and references to jobs@rubyrange.com. |
• Driver Guides will act as ambassadors for Ruby Range Adventure in all facets of operation. You will share their mission of ethical personal and business practices, social responsibility, sharing your joy of interacting actively with the outdoors, and providing guests with an unparalleled experience. |
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Are you looking to work for a dynamic and well-organized company who offers competitive salaries, top-notch logistical support, and desirable itineraries to enticing and off-the-beaten path destinations? Come discover the USA and Canada with Windigo. Specializing in customized small group camping, lodging, hiking and themed tours for international clients traveling in a 15-passenger van (with 5x8' cargo trailer), Windigo is looking for adventurous Leaders to drive, guide, and oversee the day-to-day logistics of your tour. Responsibilities include researching unfamiliar destinations, providing daily briefings, relaying historical, geographical and cultural information, handling group dynamics, maintaining outdoor equipment, organizing food shopping and cooking, and ensuring a safe and fun experience for all passengers. Applicants must be at least 23 years of age, have a clean driving record, and a love for the outdoors. Foreigners with bilingual capabilities in French, German, Dutch or Italian and English are also needed. If you have an adventurous spirit, strong leadership and organizational skills, and are looking for an exciting challenge, email your resume and cover letter to Jessica Harris. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, check out a detailed job description. Positions are available from May through September for a partial or full season. |
• Do you want to hit the open road, have adventures of a lifetime and get paid? Join a team that is passionate about organizing and delivering high-quality tours for people from all over the world. As a Windigo Tour Leader, you'll travel to amazing places and create experiences of a lifetime! |
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