Current Job dates:
Currently recruiting for the season that runs from April 15th, 2024 to September 30th, 2024.
- Drive clients to/from fishing trips and the airport. Drives can be extremely early or late in the day, and they vary in length: some are just an hour, some are a full day outing.
- Drive company vehicles to run trailer shuttles, rafting trip pickups, client dinner dropoff and pickup at local restaurants, fish drop, and other errands.
- Learn to back a trailer
- Maintain vehicles and by cleaning inside and out, checking and filling fluids, checking tire pressures, making sure all lights are operational.
- Assemble sack lunches
- Box up guest fish
- Make trash runs to the transfer station
- Start the nightly campfire, keep fire pit clean, split and stack firewood
- Help to unload groceries and supplies from town runs
- Scrub dirty waders and boots
- Maintain property by weeding, mowing, trimming, fertilizing, and digging.
- Water flowers and potted plants daily.
- Participate in pre-season cleanup of property and buildings. Includes sweeping, pressure washing, scrubbing, sanding, painting, leaf blowing, raking, shoveling, planting, and stacking wood.
- Assist with the maintenance on buildings and structures at the direction of the supervisor. This may include nailing, hammering, sawing, drilling, sanding, painting, carrying lumber and measuring.
- Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor
- Must be 21 years old with a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
- Must be physically strong enough to safely row an inflatable raft with up to 10 people or 1800 lbs through cold fast water and maneuver around rocks, trees, debris, and other boats
- Must have current CPR and First Aid Certifications
- Must be able to work up to 10 hours a day outdoors in the elements: heat, direct sun, rain, cold, or windy conditions.
- Must have enthusiasm for the outdoors, enjoy people, and be self-motivated
- Turn over guest cabins: Strip and make the beds, gather and empty trash, clean mirrors, dust furniture and fixtures, do dishes, clean the kitchenettes, bathrooms, and surfaces, vacuum and mop.
- Replenish cabin supplies and linens as needed.
- Inspect rooms for broken fixtures and make small repairs such as replacing batteries and light bulbs. Report larger maintenance issues to supervisor.
- Work the early morning Breakfast Nook shift. Set out food, re-stock inventory, do dishes, and mingle with guests.
- Compete all laundry everyday by washing, folding, and putting away. Maintain high standards of quality by checking daily for stains or tears and replacing as needed.
- Clean shared employee lounge, kitchen, and bathrooms daily.
- Perform other duties assigned by supervisor, such as client pick up/drop off, shuttle driving, landscaping, and food preparation. When it is busy jobs often cross over to ensure that all needed tasks are complete
- Must be courteous and respectful to all guests and address their individual needs by fulfilling requests or communicating requests to the supervisor. Guests are of the highest importance and must be treated as such.
- Must be able to stand for eight hours straight, and perform strenuous tasks such as lifting 30lbs, bending, kneeling, and squatting.
- Work morning or evening office shifts under the supervision of a manager. Take sales calls, answer emails, follow up with leads, build reservations on the computer, take payments, schedule guests’ halibut and fly-out trips with outside companies, coordinate reservation details and troubleshoot logistics.
- Learn how to use our reservation program and use it to schedule multi-day packages. Details are important.
- Complete training to gain a baseline understanding of fishing techniques, salmon runs, and their timing in our area. Apply this knowledge to sales calls with the understanding that it will impact the guests’ expectations and the overall success of their trips.
- Perform front-desk tasks such as guest check-in, taking payments for retail purchases, rafting check-ins, and handling minor guest issues if they arise
- Help in other departments with lodge chores such as shuttling vehicles, driving clients to dinner, making a trash run, unloading supplies, packaging fish, packing lunches
Fishing Guide
Bring your passion for fishing to the Kenai River, where you can nurture a love of the sport in guests of all walks of life. On a fishing trip, the guide is responsible for clients’ safety and enjoyment in addition to teaching fishing techniques and catching fish. It’s one of the hardest but most rewarding jobs out there!
We hold our guides to a high standard, and we offer the training and support needed to get you started. All Kenai River fishing guides must complete the Kenai River Guide Academy course prior to their first season. As a fishing guide, you will meet awesome people throughout the season and play a key role in making guests’ most cherished Alaskan memories. We generally look for fishing guides who are interested in guiding for a minimum of 2-3 years. The job requires a high level of training, and there are some startup costs for the guide that make the job less attractive as a one-season pursuit.
If you're interested in guiding, we want to talk to you! Please send us your information, and we will be in touch to talk about the ins and outs of this position in more depth. We can provide you with a full, detailed job description, and then set up an interview.
Lodge Staff/Transportation
No two days are alike! If you enjoy a varied routine and an active job, this is the perfect role for you. Our lodge staff make the season possible.
Some duties of our lodge staff:
Rafting Guide
The Rafting/Hiking Guide position at Drifters Lodge is a dream job for someone who loves the outdoors, people, and physically challenging work. Our rafting/hiking guides spend many hours on the river and trails each week, providing a safe, entertaining experience for families and tourists to see the incredible sights of Cooper Landing, the Chugach National Forest, and the Kenai Wildlife Refuge.
Basic Requirements:
Housekeeper
We are seeking a detail-oriented individual to work as a housekeeper at our lodge for the summer season. Our housekeepers keep the cabins and employee lounge sparkling, the breakfast nook stocked, and fill in as backup shuttle drivers. If you love the outdoors and working in a team environment, Drifters Lodge is the place for you this summer!
The ideal candidate will show close attention to detail, a good attitude, adaptability, and bring their personality to interactions with our guests. Some prior housekeeping experience is preferred, but not mandatory.
Summary of housekeeping job duties:
Front Office Staff
The office is the hub of all activity at the lodge. Help us build our guests' dream reservations and keep operations rolling from day to day during the season. Office staff aren't just stuck behind the desk! They serve as our core shuttle team, rafting pickup drivers, fish boxers, lunch packers, flower waterers and more!
A summary of office job duties:
How to Apply
Please email your resume, cover letter, and 3 work references to info@drifterslodge.com
Don't be afraid to show off your personality and any special skills in your cover letter! We look forward to hearing from you!
Contact Info
- Alison Mand
- info@drifterslodge.com
- (907) 595-5555
- www.drifterslodge.com
