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.
The job as Houseperson
What you'll do
- 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
What is required
Pay and hours
Housing
The employer provides off-site apartments about 1.5 - 2 miles from the Lodge, housing 3-5 people each with 2 to 5 per room. Linens, furnishings, a full kitchen with dishware, utensils and pots/pans, WiFi (which you set up) and coin-op laundry on site are included. Floors are co-ed, rooms are not unless requested.
Location: Fairbanks, Alaska
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.
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!
