At Camp Denali, community and high quality detail-oriented work are of paramount importance. We request flexibility and willingness to help with a range of tasks of all our employees.
Most first year and returning staff can expect to work at least two jobs throughout the summer; ratio of work will be dependent upon experience and company needs. We'll seek to discover what combination of roles will be best for you as part of our application and interview process.
When applying, be sure to review our application process closely.
This position is responsible for producing organic vegetables and flowers (in a 20ft x 40ft greenhouse and outdoor raised beds) that are incorporated into the meals at Camp Denali and North Face Lodge. Other core responsibilities include maintenance of decorative flower boxes and baskets, compost system, trails, lawn and grounds. There are collaborative, supervisory and educational aspects to round out the responsibilities of this position, as well.
This skilled and physically demanding position assists the Facilities Manager in maintaining our property. "Ops" crew members are asked to work individually or with a group of 2-5 maintenance staff performing daily chores and specific projects related to maintenance of grounds, trails, buildings, vehicles, water and electrical systems, and more. Two or more years of experience in building trades, plumbing, mechanical or other operations-related work required.
Tasked with maintaining the physical infrastructure of Camp Denali and North Face Lodge's facilities, this seasonal (May-Sept) position is one full of problem-solving and learning opportunities. This individual is responsible for ensuring maintenance and smooth operation of tools, equipment, buildings, vehicles and grounds. Training, supervising and instructing a 4-6 person crew comprised of individuals with varying skill levels is also a part of the role. This is a highly skilled position which requires a broad knowledge base regarding a variety of systems.
The position of naturalist guide is a professional job, tasked with implementing the educational mission of Camp Denali and North Face Lodge. Our naturalist guides are teachers of experiential learning, experienced backcountry hiking guides, and trained drivers. Even though we operate our active learning program for just 14 weeks each summer, this position provides a career-building opportunity, not just a summer job.
The position of shuttle bus driver was new in 2019 and will continue developing in our 2020 season. This position is charged with safely and reliably transporting guests and staff in buses (carrying up to 32-passengers) to various points along the Denali Park Road. Bus driving, specifically, may be required anywhere from 0-5 days/week, and may vary from week to week, so flexibility and willingness to work a majority of time in other departments, depending on best fit and company needs is a necessity. This position requires a current Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsements.
The Program Department at Camp Denali is tasked with implementing the educational elements of the company mission of "providing active learning experiences and fostering stewardship of the natural world through a tradition of excellence, community, and place." This role requires the supervisory skills to keep our twelve naturalist guides and eight guest hosts operating at a superior level, and the natural history content knowledge to support them in their pursuit of excellence. This job is based deep within Denali National Park for the summer (May-September), and our winter office near the entrance of the park is the base of operations for the winter (October-April).
An ideal way for new staff to join our team and gain experience in Denali, this position includes a variety of housekeeping tasks and working as a server for guest breakfast and dinner. Housekeepers and Servers make up the backbone of our organization and lay the groundwork for an exceptional guest stay. The importance of strong performance in this department truly cannot be overstated.
This is an entry level food service position which is responsible for assisting the breakfast cook in the preparation and plating of guest and staff breakfast, dishwashing, and a schedule of other kitchen organizational and cleaning duties.
The breakfast cook position is a food service leadership role that assists in the training and supervision of a kitchen assistant and kitchen helper, prepares breakfast for guests and staff, may prepare staff lunch and/or be responsible for other food preparation tasks, and is responsible for overall kitchen organization and cleanliness during the shift. The position can be combined with the position of dinner cook, depending on education, experience, and company needs.
The dinner cook position is a food service leadership role that assists in the training and supervision of a kitchen assistant and kitchen helper, prepares dinner for guests and staff, participates in cleaning tasks, and is responsible for overall kitchen organization and cleanliness during the shift.
