About the employer
Denali Lodge is a hotel in Denali National Park, Alaska, run by Holland America Princess Alaska, hiring for positions such as busser, prep cook, dish steward, laundry attendant, host/cashier and room attendant. Housing is employer-owned or employer-arranged and guaranteed for everyone hired, and staying in it is required. The lodge sits more than 50 miles from Fairbanks, the nearest major city, and a second job is likely to be available.
Laundry Attendant
General information
Job duties
- Performs a variety of entry-level laundry cleaning tasks.
- Routinely processes laundry items.
- Processes laundry for the hotel, including weighing, moving, folding and stocking linens (towels, sheets, etc).
- Assists the housekeeping department as needed.
Housing
Details
Live and Work at the Gateway to Denali National Park
Imagine waking up to snow-capped peaks, endless spruce forests and the possibility of spotting a moose on your walk to work. As a Laundry Attendant at HAP Holland America Denali Lodge, you’ll spend your summer in one of the most spectacular locations on the planet – Denali National Park, Alaska – while earning $16 per hour and building international work experience that stands out on any CV.
Benefits
- Competitive $16/hr wage with reliable 40-hour weeks
- Affordable staff housing on or near the property
- Employee meal options and staff discounts
- Employee-only tours, activities and recreation programs
- An instant international community – colleagues from the USA, Europe, Asia and Latin America
- Real hospitality experience with a globally recognized brand
- Opportunity to be invited back for future seasons
Requirements
- Full-time university student, aged 18–25, eligible for the Work & Travel USA J-1 program
- Conversational English (enough to understand instructions and work as part of a team)
- Ability to stand for long periods and lift/push laundry carts and linen bags
- Reliable, punctual and detail-oriented
- Comfortable living in a remote location with limited shopping and nightlife
- Positive attitude and willingness to help other departments when needed
- Availability for the full summer-to-fall season
Ready for Your Alaskan Summer?
Positions in Denali are among the most popular in the entire Work & Travel USA program and fill extremely fast. If you want a summer of mountains, wildlife, new friendships and a paycheck in US dollars, apply now and start your Alaskan adventure.
Why choose HAP Holland America Denali Lodge
About the Employer
HAP Holland America Denali Lodge is part of Holland America–Princess Alaska, one of the most respected hospitality and tourism operators in the state. Every summer, the lodge welcomes thousands of guests from around the world who come to explore Denali, home to North America’s highest peak. Behind the scenes, a young, energetic and truly international team keeps everything running – and you could be part of it.
Why Denali? Location Highlights
Denali National Park covers over six million acres of pristine Alaskan wilderness – bigger than many European countries. Your days off can include:
- Hiking alpine trails and tundra ridgelines with panoramic views of Denali (20,310 ft / 6,190 m)
- Wildlife spotting: grizzly bears, caribou, Dall sheep, moose, wolves and bald eagles
- White-water rafting on the Nenana River, ATV tours, ziplining and flightseeing over glaciers
- Midnight sun in June and July – nearly 20 hours of daylight for endless adventures
- Your first glimpse of the northern lights as August and September nights grow darker
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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