HAP Holland America Denali Lodge

Work Where Alaska Meets Adventure

Imagine finishing your shift and walking straight into one of the most spectacular landscapes on Earth: six million acres of tundra, glaciers, braided rivers and the towering summit of Denali, the highest peak in North America. As a Room Attendant at HAP Holland America Denali Lodge, that’s your everyday reality. This is more than a summer job – it’s a season in the last great American frontier.

About the Employer

Holland America Princess (HAP) Alaska operates a collection of premium wilderness lodges that welcome travellers from around the world. The Denali Lodge sits at the doorstep of Denali National Park and Preserve, hosting guests who come for once-in-a-lifetime rail journeys, flightseeing tours and wildlife safaris. Joining the housekeeping team means becoming part of a young, international crew that keeps this legendary property running all season long.

Your Daily Duties

As a Room Attendant, you will be an essential part of the guest experience. Your responsibilities will include:

• Cleaning and refreshing guest rooms to the lodge’s high standards – making beds, changing linens and towels
• Dusting, vacuuming, and sanitising bathrooms and living areas
• Restocking amenities, toiletries and in-room supplies
• Managing your housekeeping cart and reporting maintenance issues or lost-and-found items
• Assisting with laundry and public-area cleaning when needed
• Greeting guests warmly and answering simple questions about the lodge

No previous hotel experience is required – full training is provided. What matters most is reliability, attention to detail and a positive attitude.

Location Highlights: Denali National Park

Denali is the kind of place people save for years to visit – and you’ll be living there. During your days off you can:

• Hike alpine ridgelines and tundra trails with panoramic views of the Alaska Range
• Spot grizzly bears, moose, caribou, Dall sheep and wolves on a park bus tour
• Try whitewater rafting on the Nenana River, ziplining or ATV tours
• Experience the midnight sun – daylight that lasts almost 20 hours in June
• Meet co-workers from dozens of countries in a genuine summer-camp atmosphere

Pay & Benefits

• $16.00 per hour with 40 guaranteed hours per week
• Overtime opportunities available during peak season
• Affordable employee housing on or near the property
• Employee meal options and staff discounts
• Employee recreation programmes, staff events and shuttle access
• A résumé-boosting reference from a globally recognised hospitality brand

Requirements

• University student aged 18–25 eligible for the Work & Travel USA (J-1) programme
• Availability from summer through fall – a longer season is a big plus for this position
• Conversational English and a friendly, guest-focused personality
• Physical stamina: this is an active role involving standing, bending, lifting and walking throughout your shift
• Strong work ethic, punctuality and the ability to work independently and in a team
• Comfortable living in a remote, small-town wilderness setting

Please note: tips are not part of the compensation for this position.

Ready for Your Alaskan Summer?

Spots at Denali fill fast – this is one of the most popular Work & Travel USA destinations in the country. Apply early, pack your hiking boots, and get ready for a summer you’ll be telling stories about for the rest of your life.