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Work & Travel USA in the Last Frontier: Denali National Park, Alaska
Imagine waking up to snow-capped peaks, spruce forests and the possibility of spotting a moose on your walk to work. If you are looking for a Work & Travel USA experience that is completely different from a beach town or a big city, Aramark Destinations Denali Park Village is calling your name. Located just minutes from the entrance of world-famous Denali National Park, this lodge welcomes travellers from all over the world every summer – and this season, you can be part of the team that makes their stay unforgettable.
Pay & Working Conditions
- Hourly rate: $15.00 per hour
- Guaranteed hours: approximately 40 hours per week
- Season: Summer through Fall – one of the longest seasons available in Alaska
- Overtime: often available during peak weeks (paid according to US labour law)
- Tips: not applicable for this position – your income comes from a stable, reliable hourly wage
- Business type: Hospitality / national park lodge operations
Benefits of Working with Aramark Destinations
- Employee housing available on or near the property (deducted from pay – ideal for students with no local contacts)
- Staff dining options and employee meal plans
- Employee recreation programmes, staff activities and discounted local tours
- Discounts on lodging, retail and dining within Aramark Destinations properties
- Training provided – no previous experience required
- A globally recognised employer name on your CV and real international hospitality experience
Requirements
- Full-time university student, aged 18–25, eligible for the J-1 Work & Travel USA programme
- Conversational English – enough to understand instructions and communicate with your team and guests
- Availability from the start of summer through to the autumn season (long availability strongly preferred)
- Good physical condition: the role involves standing, walking, bending and lifting throughout your shift
- Reliable, punctual and detail-oriented with a positive team attitude
- Flexibility to work weekends, holidays and rotating shifts
- Genuine excitement about living in a remote natural setting away from big-city life
Ready for Your Alaskan Summer?
Positions in Denali National Park are among the most requested placements of the entire Work & Travel USA season and they fill up fast. If you want a summer of mountains, wildlife, midnight sun and international friendships – plus a solid $15/hour paycheque – apply today and secure your spot with Aramark Destinations Denali Park Village.
Why choose Aramark Destinations Denali Park Village
Why Denali? Location Highlights
Denali National Park is over 6 million acres of untouched Alaskan wilderness, home to grizzly bears, caribou, wolves, Dall sheep and North America’s highest mountain, Denali (6,190 m). In summer, daylight lasts up to 20 hours – which means your free time is basically endless.
- Hike alpine tundra trails and ridgelines straight from your doorstep
- Take the park shuttle bus deep into Denali for once-in-a-lifetime wildlife photography
- Try whitewater rafting on the Nenana River, ziplining, ATV tours and flightseeing over the glaciers
- Travel on your days off to Fairbanks, Anchorage, Talkeetna or Seward
- Catch the first northern lights of the season if you stay into late August and September
- Live and work alongside students from dozens of countries – Denali friendships last for years
About Alaska
Alaska is the ultimate Work & Travel adventure - glaciers, Denali, midnight sun and untouched wilderness. Most students work in remote lodges, national-park resorts and on tour boats, earning some of the highest summer wages in the country.
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