Seasonal Bear Safety Guide & Guest Experience Leader

Huna Totem Corporation; Hoonah (AK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

First Aid/CPR

Driver’s License

Firearms knowledge

Drug testing

Tlingit culture

Customer service

Verbal communication

Public speaking

Local wildlife

Safety awareness

Job description

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.