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McCarthy River Tours, the leader in Single & Multi-Day River Trips and Glacier
Hiking in McCarthy, Alaska & within Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is seeking qualified applicants for the upcoming season.

Just like the National Park we guide in, the 2023 season is going to be BIG.

Here are a few key reasons you’ll love working on the McCarthy River Tours crew.

• Spend the summer season in America’s largest National Park.
• Your office is Glaciers, Rivers & Mountains.
• Learn new skills in remote wilderness.
• Our immersive guide training course, free for those hired preseason.
• A dynamic, ever changing and autonomous work environment.
• Homebase out of McCarthy and have access to 13.2 million acre Wrangell St Elias National Park

About McCarthy River Tours

McCarthy River Tours & Outfitters (MRTO), the leader in high end Single & Multi Day Raft Trips and Glacier Hiking in Wrangell St. Elias National Park, is seeking an Operations Manager.

Our Mission:

• To offer best in the industry Rafting and Adventure trips by concentrating on guest experience, high quality equipment, local history, locally sourced foods and materials and focus on the Alaskan Wilderness Experience.

Our Core Values:

• Our guests are at the core of everything we do.
• Safety, Comfort & Adventure.
• We are dedicated to the Alaskan Wilderness Experience.
• We are certified and adhere to Leave No Trace ethics.
• Supporting our local Alaska communities by buying local and volunteering.

Our Promise to Our Guests:

• To provide you with an Authentic, Knowledgeable, Safety Oriented & Immersive adventure experience on your Alaska Vacation.

Role Responsibility and Expectations

Entry Level Support/Assistant Guide

Our entry level positions are designed for people who do not have previous commercial rafting experience. In Alaska, we have a lot of tasks and jobs that form the baseline of becoming an effective Alaskan Guide. This position provides opportunity to refine your guiding skills on Galcier Hikes & Kayak tours while dialing in your river navigation and current reading experience as a safety boater and assistant.

The job entails, but is not limited to:

• Driving shuttles,
• Shop Work
• Cleaning & organizing
• Repairing boating/glacier gear & equipment
• Trip Preparation
• Rigging & De-Rigging
• Food preparation
• Food/gear shop
• Guiding
• Glacier hikes
• Lake kayak tours
• Assistant day-raft guiding
• Client interactions & community representation
• Office/Sales Shop Shifts including Ice Cream/Espresso Sales
• Taking reservations
• Greeting & signing-in guests/Assisting with the suit up process
• Cleaning & organizing gear pre/post trip

Required Experience

• Minimum of a High School Diploma
• Valid United States State Issued Driver's License
• Able to lift 50 lbs overhead
• Confident and Friendly Demeanor
• Able to work in an autonomous work environment

Preferred Experience

• 2 years university or equivalent work experience

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Overnight shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

COVID-19 considerations:
We adhere to all Covid-19 updated CDC guidelines when applicable and appropriate.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• McCarthy, AK: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• United States State Issued Drivers License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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