Wilderness Tour Guide

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Alaska; On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Icy Strait Point in Alaska is seeking a Wilderness Tour Guide for the 2026 season to lead immersive excursions and share Alaska's natural beauty with guests. You will guide activities such as forest tours, wildlife viewing, Jeep/ATV trips, and Zip Rider, while delivering engaging storytelling and cultural context.

Expect to welcome guests, ensure safety, and maintain high service standards. Seasonal April–September, with bonus potential and remote Alaskan living considerations.

Qualifications

• Passion for the outdoors and Alaska's wildlife.
• Adequate knowledge or willingness to learn about Tlingit culture and the local environment.
• Excellent communication skills; patient and capable of leading groups of kids and adults.
• Ability to learn, retain, and accurately present excursion information.
• Strong commitment to guest safety and a professional, friendly demeanor.
• CPR/First Aid Certification preferred.
• Some tours require applicants to be 18 years or older

Responsibilities

• Lead safe and engaging excursions across a variety of experiences, including mountain forests, wildlife tours, Jeep and ATV tours, Zip Rider, and bird watching.
• Share stories, knowledge, and local culture- including Tlingit history and traditions- with guests of all ages.
• Welcome and orient guests, providing excellent customer service and ensuring their safety throughout the tour.
• Crosstrain to assist and lead other ISP excursions as needed.
• Promote ISP experiences, distribute literature, or sell merchandise.
• Participate in required training and maintain a strong commitment to safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job description

Excursions

Wilderness Tour Guide

$18.00 / hour

Wilderness Tour Guide

Hoonah, Alaska - Icy Strait Point

Seasonal | April - September 2026

$18/hour + Bonus Potential

Do you love the outdoors, wildlife, and sharing Alaska's natural beauty with guests? Join Icy Strait Point as a

Wilderness Tour Guide

and lead immersive excursions that leave guests with memories that last a lifetime. Whether it's exploring lush mountain forests, spotting birds, guiding ATV or Jeep tours, or experiencing our Zip Rider, you'll be at the heart of the adventure.

What You'll Do

Lead safe and engaging excursions across a variety of experiences, including mountain forests, wildlife tours, Jeep and ATV tours, Zip Rider, and bird watching.

Share stories, knowledge, and local culture- including Tlingit history and traditions- with guests of all ages.

Welcome and orient guests, providing excellent customer service and ensuring their safety throughout the tour.

Crosstrain to assist and lead other ISP excursions as needed.

Promote ISP experiences, distribute literature, or sell merchandise.

Participate in required training and maintain a strong commitment to safety.

Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Passion for the outdoors and Alaska's wildlife.

Adequate knowledge or willingness to learn about

Tlingit culture

and the local environment.

Excellent communication skills; patient and capable of leading groups of kids and adults.

Ability to learn, retain, and accurately present excursion information.

Strong commitment to guest safety and a professional, friendly demeanor.

CPR/First Aid Certification preferred.

Some tours require applicants to be

18 years or older

.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

Able to lift 25 lbs, stand for extended periods, and walk 5+ miles daily.

Willing to live in a

remote, rural Alaskan community

.

Comfortable traveling by small plane or ferry to and from the site.

Able to walk and drive on gravel roads in inclement weather.

Why You'll Love This Job

Work in Alaska's pristine wilderness surrounded by wildlife and stunning scenery

Engage with guests from around the world and share stories of nature, culture, and history

Gain hands-on experience guiding a variety of outdoor adventures

Competitive seasonal pay with bonus potential

Icy Strait Point is a Native-owned and operated enterprise and offers Native Preference under P.L.93-638. Applicants must have proof of legal authority to work in the United Un states.