Wilderness Tour Guide

Huna Totem Corporation; Hoonah (AK); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Job summary

Icy Strait Point in Alaska seeks Wilderness Tour Guide to lead guests on Mountain Forest, Kayak, Jeep, and ATV tours with narration and safety focus. Guides will be cross trained to cover all ISP excursions and may switch assignment schedules as needed.

The role emphasizes excellent guest service, knowledge of local wildlife and culture, and accurate presentation of excursion details, with remote living and travel prerequisites.

Qualifications

• Adequate knowledge or willingness to learn about Tlingit culture.
• Must be able to learn a Tlingit Introduction.
• Knowledge of the local area (marine life, plants, animals, birds).
• Must have good verbal communication; patient and able to lead groups of kids as well as adults.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all activities according to guiding principles: Best, Authentic, and Profitable Tour Destination.
• Provide excellent customer service to all guests.
• Provide guests with information about scenery, wildlife, history, culture and geography.
• Provide guests with information about all tours available at Icy Strait Point.
• Participate in required trainings; ensure safety of all guests on tours.
• Greeter duties and guest orientations; assist with programs as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Public speaking

Safety awareness

Guest services

Leadership

Wilderness knowledge

Job description

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Wilderness Tour Guide

ISP EXCURSIONS Seasonal Labor Operatives Hoonah, AK, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1645

Salary Range: $18.00 To $18.00 Hourly

WILDERNESS TOUR GUIDE

Reports to: Excursions Supervisor

Category: Seasonal (April- October2027 in Hoonah, Alaska)

Salary Range: Seasonal $18.00 plus bonus potential

Summary:

Tour Guides provide a leadership role as well as interpretation and narration for guests departing on Excursions. Guides will be cross trained to lead all tours associated with Icy Strait Point and may be required to switch excursion assignment schedule if necessary. Tours may include things like Mountain Forest, Kayak Guide, Jeep Tours, and ATV Tours.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct all activities and decisions according to Icy Strait Points guiding principles: Best, Authentic, and Profitable Tour Destination
• Provide excellent customer service to all Icy Strait Point guests
• Provide guests with information about the scenery, wildlife, history, culture and geography
• Provide guests with information about all tours available at Icy Strait Point
• Participate in all required trainings
• Ensure the safety of all Guests on tours
• Work as greeters to welcome guests and conduct guest orientations
• Assist within programs wherever needed and other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Adequate knowledge or willingness to learn about Tlingit culture
• Must be able to learn a Tlingit Introduction
• Knowledge of the local area (marine life, plants, animals, birds)
• Must have good verbal communication; patient and able to lead groups of kids as well as adults
• Strong commitment to Safety
• Kayak Guides must be willing to learn all required stories of the ISP Kayak tour.
• Ability to learn, retain and present excursion information to guests in an accurate manner.
• Promote other ISP venues, distribute ISP literature and/or sell ISP merchandise
• This is a safety sensitive position that is subject to drug testing
• Some tours require 18 years of age or older

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

• Able to lift 25 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

Why Work with Icy Strait Point?

At Icy Strait Point, we offer more than a job-its 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.