Drifters Lodge is seeking individuals to join an incredible crew who contribute their work ethic, excitement, and joy to an unforgettable lodge experience this summer!
Located in Cooper Landing at the headwaters of the world-famous Kenai River, Drifters Lodge specializes in all-inclusive, family-style fishing packages, scenic rafting, and other guided outdoor adventures. You'll have access to some of the best fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing in the world. And being on the road system has its perks—in your spare time you can easily access all the adventures the Kenai Peninsula has to offer. It's an area nicknamed "Alaska's Playground" for good reason!
Now seeking individuals to join an incredible crew who contribute their work ethic, excitement, and joy to an unforgettable lodge experience:
•Front Office Lodge Staff are front and center of lodge activity! Responsibilities include answering the phone and making reservations, checking in guests, assisting with daily shuttles and raft pickups, and providing exceptional customer service. •Client Transportation Lodge Staff rotate between office shifts, driving, and lodge chores such as packaging fish, starting the campfire, assembling client lunches, and running errands. No two days are alike! •The Guest Services Manager will transition from a seasonal front office to a manager role that specializes in creating and executing a daily operations plan for guests on property. •A Media Intern will document fishing trips and client experiences as well as provide coverage in other departments as needed. •A Housekeeper performs cleaning duties in all guest areas, responds in a timely way to special requests, and provides friendly and engaging service.
Positions run from May 15th to August 31st (some continue through the end of September), with a 6 days/week work schedule. Compensation starts at $700-$800/week plus room and board for a modest monthly fee (includes WiFi access, fully stocked pantry for DIY breakfast/lunch and a chef prepared dinner six nights/week). Employees also have access to a shared vehicle for adventures on their day off and plenty of industry/gear discounts. If you have a stand-out work ethic, personable and upbeat attitude, passion for outdoor recreation, are flexible and adaptable, and a least 21 with a clean driving record, email a brief cover letter with 3 work references and resume to Ali Mand. International candidates are not considered at this time.
Based on Prince of Wales Island in Southeast Alaska, Passages Alaska is an adventure-based therapeutic program for adolescents and young adults (ages 14-22 in gender specific groups). Wilderness living and nomadic saltwater canoe expeditions are the foundational activities that inspire awe and provide opportunities for self-reflection and personal growth for each participant.
Guides have the primary responsibility to facilitate a physically safe, and appropriately challenging experience for participants, teach outdoor skill while living and traveling in the coastal waters via primitive means, and may lead group meditation, teach yoga, prepare a meal, de-escalate an emotional student and manage a black bear encounter—all in the same day! The guide position requires the confidence to manage a challenging situation with the humility to accept that there might be another way. Guides follow a two-week on work shift, followed by 1-2 weeks off to relax, explore, and travel. Pay begins at $250/day, plus meals, off-shift housing, ongoing clinical and professional training, and a supportive and validating organization that values and works to incorporate the individual skills and talents of its members. At minimum, applicants must be a least 21 years of age and physically/emotionally capable of spending extended time outdoors, away from cell service, and WiFi connectivity. Fishing, canoe and saltwater experience is a plus. Ideal applicants will have Lead Guide experience and a desire to ply their trade in America's last frontier! If you have a drive for adventure, the ability to manage the unexpected, and the desire to be a healthy influence in the lives of others, fill out the online application; then shoot an email to Sean to connect!
The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education (NCOAE) is a values-based outdoor and adventure education provider for people looking to challenge themselves physically and academically — by combining rigorous academics with personal growth and professional development. The main campus in North Carolina sits on 17 wooded acres adjacent to the Cape Fear River, just a short three-minute drive to the sandy white beaches of the Atlantic Ocean. NCOAE's outdoor adventure courses take place in North Carolina, the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, Ecuador and beyond. Enjoy traveling and working in unique, pristine areas throughout the United States and the world!
Field Instructors manage the safety of students during multi-day courses while leading NCOAE’s hands-on, experiential core curriculum that focuses on the educational principles of leadership, risk management, environmental ethics and outdoor skills including kayaking, canoeing, whitewater paddling, backpacking, rock climbing, backcountry camping, map & compass navigation, and more. Through these lessons, Instructors help students improve their self-confidence and interpersonal relationships. Experiential education is merged with good, old-fashioned fun to offer an unrivaled path to insight, joy and drive. Additional duties include facilitating a meaningful group process and setting an emotionally and physically safe, fun, and engaging tone for students to follow. Starting pay ranges from $80-$145/day (DOE) with opportunities for advancement. Perks include staff housing, food pantry, travel reimbursements, and industry discounts. Current WFA/WFR & CPR certification and successful completion of NCOAE’s 14-day Instructor Course is required prior to employment. Seasonal positions available from April to October, with occasional opportunities to continue employment into the winter. If you have a passion for outdoor education, take pride in your work, embrace change, and enjoy positively impacting the lives of others, learn more about becoming an NCOAE Instructor!
NCOAE 2025 HIRING! Applications from exceptional outdoor and wilderness-based educators, guides, and field staff are also being accepted for the 2025 season (April to October). Completion of NCOAE's 14-day Instructor Course(at no cost to you) is required prior to beginning seasonal employment. Apply now for the next course in North Carolina from April 30th-May 13th, 2025.
Students from Education Without Walls explored Alaska on a 21-day backcountry expedition with The National Center for Outdoor and Adventure Education.
Windigo specializes in customized small group camping, lodging, hiking and themed tours for international clients traveling in a 15-passenger van (with a 5x8 foot cargo trailer). From the dramatic coast of Newfoundland to the stunning sunsets of Vancouver Island... Into the wild of Alaska’s frontier to the canyons of the Southwest... And not to forget the burning volcanoes of Hawaii or the ice caps of the Canadian Arctic, Windigo’s playground is massive.
Do you want to hit the open road, enjoy an adventure of a lifetime, and get paid for it? Join the dynamic team at Windigo as a Guide and travel to some of the coolest places in North America! Meet new people from different cultures and provide unforgettable experiences to grateful travelers. It's not a job opportunity, it’s a lifestyle. Guides will lead with service and share their passion for the outdoors through innovative trips that will get your international group hiking, biking, paddling, and more! 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 meals, and ensuring a safe and fun experience for all passengers. Compensation ranges from $125-$180/day plus tips and commission. Accommodations and most food while on tour are included, as well as access to pro deals, bonus options, and the opportunity to travel to enticing and off-the-beaten path destinations. If you are at least 23 years old (21 for Canadian applicants), have a clean driving record, an adventurous spirit, love the outdoors, and are looking for an exciting challenge, apply to join the Windigo team! The operation season runs from April to late October with contracts available for a partial or full season.
With headquarters in Las Vegas, Bindlestiff Tours specialize in single day tours in their own backyard and multi-day adventures throughout the Southwest, Northwest, Canadian Rockies, and Alaska. Extensive experience in the industry and knowledgeable, down-to-earth Guides affords Bindlestiff to create the absolute best itineraries.
Do you want to enjoy an adventure of a lifetime and get paid for it?Tour Guides are responsible for delivering in-depth headset commentary to guests on the geology, history, flora, and fauna of the region while driving a 7 or 15-passenger van. Multi-day tours require you to be comfortable towing a 5x8-foot cargo trailer. Additional responsibilities include handling group dynamics, food shopping and cooking, planning and problem solving on the road, maintaining outdoor equipment, managing accounting and paperwork pre and post tour, and ensuring a safe and fun experience for all clients. The guiding season runs from March (sometimes earlier) through the end of October, with options for full/part-time contracts and those who wish to be on-call for ad hoc tours during the crunch season. The base rate for first year Guides ranges from $150-$205/day depending on industry experience, plus a generous seasonal bonus package and 401k. With tips and commissions, experienced Guides can earn as much as $500/day. Benefits include accommodations and meals while on tour, full training, and housing in between tours. If you have strong leadership and motivational skills, a passion for the outdoors, able to multi-task, and possess exceptional people skills, learn more at BindlestiffToursJobs.com.
Experienced Alaska/Canada Tour Guides Needed! Bindlestiff is hiring a specialized small team of experienced Guides to lead Alaska/Canadian tours this season. Applicants must already have Alaska experience specifically in/around the Kenai Peninsula, Denali, Wrangell, Anchorage (and more!) as well as regions in Northwest Canada (from Haines Junction to Dawson City). In addition to being great story tellers, candidates must have a high level of knowledge of geology, ecology, trail systems (for hikes), local food and attractions, glaciology and natural landscapes. Compensation ranges from $185-$205/day + tips, stipends and incentives for each tour.
Applications from exceptional outdoor and wilderness-based educators, guides, and field staff are also being accepted for the 2025 season (April to October). Completion of NCOAE's 14-day 
Bindlestiff is hiring a specialized small team of