Wilderness Tour Guide

Tribonet; Alaska; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Icy Strait Point in Alaska is seeking an enthusiastic Tour Guide to lead kayaking, Jeep/ATV tours, and wilderness hikes, delivering engaging narration on local history and wildlife while ensuring guest safety.

Ideal candidates are outdoorsy, customer-service oriented, bilingual (English plus Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin), and comfortable operating or supervising adventure equipment, eager to train and represent Icy Strait Point with professionalism.

Qualifications

• Strong outdoor skills with paddling or off-road activity experience.
• Preferred bilingual in English and Cantonese, Mandarin, or Spanish.
• Excellent communication and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead guests on guided tours: kayaking, Jeep/ATV, and wilderness hikes.
• Provide engaging narration on local history, wildlife, and culture.
• Deliver safety briefings and enforce safety protocols.

Skills

Outdoor skills

Bilingual in English + another lang

Customer service

Safety minded

Job description

An educational platform on tribology — the science of friction, wear and lubrication

Who is it for

Engineers, researchers, students and industry professionals

The Tour Guide provides guests with safe, engaging, and informative outdoor adventures throughout Icy Strait Point. This multifaceted role includes leading kayaking excursions, guiding Jeep/ATV tours, and interpreting natural and cultural features on wilderness hikes. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about the outdoors, skilled in customer service, bilingual, and comfortable operating or supervising various types of adventure equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct all activities and decisions according to Icy Strait Point’s guiding principles: BAP: Best, Authentic, Profitable Cruise Destination
• Lead guests on a variety of guided tours, including Kayaking adventures, Jeep/ATV excursions, and scenic wilderness hikes
• Deliver engaging narration on local history, wildlife, cultural heritage, and natural ecosystems
• Communicate effectively with diverse visitor groups, providing interpretation and safety information in English and at least one additional language (Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin)
• Ensure the safety of all guests by providing thorough safety briefings, monitoring conditions, and following established operational protocols
• Operate and/or supervise equipment such as kayaks, Jeeps, ATVs, and related safety gear
• Assist guests of varying skill levels, offering instruction, support, and encouragement
• Respond calmly and effectively to changing weather, wildlife activity, and other outdoor environmental factors
• Maintain equipment cleanliness, functionality, and readiness between tours.
• Attend all assigned trainings as needed.
• Provide exceptional customer service and represent Icy Strait Point with professionalism and enthusiasm.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong outdoor skills with experience in paddling, off-road vehicle operation, hiking, or similar activities.
• Preferred bilingual proficiency in English and at least one of the following: Cantonese, Mandarin, or Spanish.
• Excellent communication and storytelling abilities.
• Comfortable working in variable weather and wilderness conditions.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Ability to lift and move equipment as required.
• Friendly, patient, and safety-focused demeanor.

Why Work with Icy Strait Point?

At Icy Strait Point, we offer more than a job—it’s a chance to immerse yourself in Alaska’s incredible landscapes, share your passion for the wilderness, and be part of a team that celebrates authenticity and connection.

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