Bear Safety

Huna Totem Corporation; Hoonah (AK); Presencial; USD 22.000 - 31.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Icy Strait Point in Hoonah, Alaska is seeking Bear Safety staff to safely guide visitors along the Spasski Bear Trail and ISP Hiking Trail, delivering interpretation and narration for bears' excursions and answering questions.

The role requires public speaking, strong customer service, and the ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and learn about Tlingit culture while ensuring guest safety on tours.

Formación

• Must obtain First Aid/CPR certification or have it already.
• Driver’s license with clean record preferred.
• Advanced firearms knowledge and safe handling required.
• Pre-employment drug testing and random screenings.
• Willingness to learn about Tlingit culture and local history.
• Strong customer service and public speaking skills.
• Ability to identify wildlife and understand local ecosystem.
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation abilities.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift 50 pounds.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver a safe, high-quality guest experience on bear tours.
• Provide interpretation and narration for guests.
• Maintain equipment and ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Speak effectively to crowds and guests in various settings.
• Promote Icy Strait Point to visitors.
• Ensure guest safety on all excursions.
• Support training and onboarding activities.
• Participate in all required safety drills.

Conocimientos

First Aid/CPR

Driver’s License

Firearms knowledge

Drug testing

Tlingit culture

Customer service

Verbal communication

Public speaking

Local wildlife

Safety awareness

Descripción del empleo

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Bear Safety

Security & Safety Seasonal Maintenance Technical Hoonah, AK, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1648

Salary Range: $19.00 To $19.00 Hourly

BEAR SAFETY

Reports to: Security Manager

Category: Seasonal (April - October 2027 in Hoonah, Alaska)

Salary Range: Seasonal $19.00 plus bonus potential

Position Summary

The overriding responsibility of a bear safety employee is to SAFELY provide a high-quality experience for anyone being transported by bus and on foot at the Spasski Bear Trail, or the ISP Hiking Trail. Bear Safety staff are expected to be able to provide interpretation and narration for guests on bear excursions and answer occasional questions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all activities and decisions according to Icy Strait Point’s guiding principles: Best, Authentic and Profitable Tour Destination.
• Always act in a SAFE, responsible manner and keep all equipment in SAFE condition.
• Deliver a first-class experience to all guests and visitors.
• Effective public speaking when addressing guests, crew or the public.
• Learn and impart knowledge to guests and do site promotion of Icy Strait Point
• Provide excellent customer service to all ISP guests.
• Ensure the safety of all guests on tours.
• Ability to take charge of a crowd in an emergency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

• Have or be able to attain First Aid/CPR certification.
• Driver’s License with clean driving record preferred.
• Must be insurable with Icy Strait Point (DUI, DWI, negligent or reckless driving citations within the past 5 years is uninsurable).
• Advanced Firearm knowledge and experience must be capable of operating a manual cycle shotgun using rifled slugs to engage 12inch target @ 20yards demonstrating SAFETY first.
• Pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion of drug and alcohol testing.
• Must be able to learn a Tlingit Introduction, knowledge, or willingness to learn about Tlingit culture.
• Knowledge of the local area (marine life, plants, animals, birds).
• Must have good customer service skills.
• Must have good verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Must pass pre-employment drug testing as well as random drug testing throughout the season.
• Ability to stand/walk for up to 12 hours/day w/minimal breaks. Participate in all required training.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Able to lift 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, and walk 5+ miles daily.
• Willing to live in a remote, rural community.
• Comfortable traveling by small plane or ferry to and from a remote setting
• Able to walk and drive on gravel roads in inclement weather.

Icy Strait Point is a Native-owned and operated enterprise and proudly upholds Native Preference under P.L. 93-638.