About the employer
Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge is a riverside hotel just under 10 miles from Fairbanks, Alaska, operated by Holland America Princess Alaska. Positions include Houseperson, Food Runner, Room Attendant, Dish Steward, Laundry Attendant, Public Area Attendant and Prep Cook, so the work is in housekeeping, food service and general hotel operations. Housing is guaranteed by the employer, though you may arrange your own if you prefer; a second job here is unlikely.
Houseperson
General information
Job duties
- Performs a variety of entry-level housekeeping and delivery tasks
- Routinely cleans guest and public areas
- Operates cleaning equipment
- Makes supplies deliveries and maintains supply closets
- Identifies maintenance issues
Housing
Details
Work & Travel USA in the Land of the Midnight Sun
Imagine waking up to sunlight at midnight, watching the Chena River glide past your workplace, and finishing your shift with an adventure in the Alaskan wilderness. HAP Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge is looking for energetic, reliable university students to join its housekeeping team as a Houseperson for the Summer to Fall season.
This is more than a summer job – it is a chance to live and work in one of the most spectacular corners of the United States, meet travellers from around the world, and build real hospitality experience with one of Alaska’s most respected lodge operators.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting the housekeeping team by delivering fresh linens, towels and supplies to guest rooms and floors
- Keeping hallways, lobbies, stairwells and public areas spotless and welcoming
- Removing trash and used linens and transporting them to the appropriate areas
- Restocking housekeeping carts and storage closets
- Assisting with light lifting, moving furniture and setting up rooms as needed
- Responding quickly and politely to guest requests
- Working as part of an international team to keep the lodge running smoothly
Compensation & Benefits
- $17.00 per hour – a strong Alaskan wage
- 40 hours per week guaranteed schedule, with possible extra hours during peak season
- Employment period: Summer to Fall – one of the longest seasons available
- Training provided – no previous experience required
- Work alongside students and staff from many different countries
- Employee housing options and support typically available for seasonal staff
- Valuable international hospitality experience for your CV
What We’re Looking For
- University students aged 18–25 with a valid J-1 Work & Travel visa
- Conversational English and a friendly, guest-focused attitude
- Physical stamina – the role involves standing, walking, bending and lifting throughout the shift
- Reliability, punctuality and a strong team spirit
- Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays
- Enthusiasm for living in a remote and beautiful part of the world
Ready for Your Alaskan Adventure?
Positions at HAP Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge fill fast every season. If you want a summer of high earnings, unforgettable landscapes and friendships from across the globe, apply now and start your Work & Travel USA journey in Alaska!
Why choose HAP Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge
Why Fairbanks, Alaska?
Fairbanks is the gateway to the Arctic and one of the most unique destinations in America. In summer you’ll enjoy nearly 24 hours of daylight – perfect for hiking, kayaking on the Chena River, riverboat cruises and baseball games at midnight. As the season turns toward fall, you may even catch your first glimpse of the legendary Northern Lights dancing above the lodge.
Nearby you’ll find Denali National Park, natural hot springs, gold-mining history, husky kennels and endless wilderness trails. Fairbanks is a small, friendly, safe city where international students are warmly welcomed every season.
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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