HAP Holland America Denali Lodge

Spend Your Summer at the Gateway to Denali National Park

Imagine finishing your shift and stepping outside to a view of North America’s highest peak glowing in the Alaskan midnight sun. At HAP Holland America Denali Lodge, that’s just an ordinary evening. This iconic lodge sits at the doorstep of Denali National Park & Preserve – six million acres of tundra, glaciers, braided rivers and wildlife – and it’s looking for energetic university students to join its Housekeeping team for the Summer to Fall season.

About the Position

As a Room Attendant, you’re the reason guests remember their Alaskan adventure for all the right reasons. You’ll work alongside an international team in a fast-paced, friendly hospitality environment where teamwork and good energy matter more than experience.

Your Day-to-Day Duties

• Cleaning and refreshing guest rooms to the lodge’s high standards – making beds, changing linens, vacuuming and dusting
• Restocking amenities, towels and supplies
• Cleaning bathrooms and ensuring every room feels spotless and welcoming
• Reporting maintenance issues and lost-and-found items
• Keeping housekeeping carts, storage areas and corridors organized
• Greeting guests warmly and answering simple questions with a smile

The Details

• Position: Room Attendant (Housekeeping)
• Employer: HAP Holland America Denali Lodge
• Location: Denali National Park, Alaska
• Pay: $16.00 per hour
• Hours: 40 hours per week (overtime often available in peak season)
• Season: Summer to Fall
• Tips: Not applicable for this role – your earnings come from a strong, reliable hourly wage

Why Denali?

Alaska is the ultimate Work & Travel destination. On your days off you can hike alpine ridges, raft the Nenana River, spot moose, caribou and grizzlies on a park bus tour, take a flightseeing trip over Denali’s glaciers, or simply watch the sun refuse to set. In late summer the tundra turns fiery red and gold, and if you stay into the fall season, the northern lights start to appear.

Because it’s a remote destination, employee housing and dining options are typically available on or near property, so you’ll live minutes from work – and minutes from the trailheads. You’ll also share a small mountain community with hundreds of other seasonal staff from around the world, which makes for an unforgettable social season of bonfires, hikes and road trips.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive $16/hour wage with a guaranteed 40-hour week
• On-site or nearby employee housing available (paid deduction)
• Employee dining and staff discounts on tours and activities
• Free or discounted access to park excursions offered by Holland America / Princess
• Genuine international hospitality experience for your CV, with a globally recognized brand
• An international team and lifelong friendships

What We’re Looking For

• University students aged 18–25 eligible for the Work & Travel USA J-1 program
• Conversational English and a positive, guest-focused attitude
• Reliability, attention to detail and pride in a job well done
• Physical stamina – the role involves standing, bending, lifting and walking throughout the shift
• Willingness to live and work in a remote natural setting
• Availability from early summer through fall (longer availability is a big plus)
• No previous housekeeping experience required – training is provided

Ready for the Last Frontier?

Places at Denali fill fast – Alaska is one of the most requested destinations of every Work & Travel season. Apply now and turn your summer into the story you’ll be telling for years.