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Step 1
Evaluate your marketable skills, interests, experience and desire to work for up to 6 months in Alaska. Some jobs require a minimum age of 16 or 18 years. If you enjoy the outdoors, there are positions available as a national park guide for raft, wildlife safaris, fishing, kayaking or hiking tours. If you prefer an indoor job, companies such as Westmark or Princess Tours offer administrative, hospitality or transportation jobs. Many stores patronized by visitors need sales staff for souvenirs, jewelry, clothing and local arts and crafts. Searching the Internet for seasonal jobs in Alaska will reveal a multitude of listings by job category, company and city. Sometimes job training is also provided (see Resources below).
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Step 2
Decide where you will live. Some companies provide subsidized housing for a small fee, such as shared apartments, cabins, rooms and dormitories. Meals are included or available at discounts up to 50 percent. Some companies provide a cost-of-living allowance for accommodations and meals. Returning employees often receive additional benefits such as pay increases, travel expenses and bonuses. If you travel by RV, free or minimally priced camping accommodations are included if you work in a state- or city-operated campground.
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Step 3
Get paid. Pay rates vary depending on the particular job, skill requirement and responsibility; they can be hourly or salary. Some companies offer bonuses and longevity pay benefits. Tour guides and fishing tour deck hands earn tips in addition to their pay rate. Pay increases can also be given during your job contract period.
