About the employer
Skagway Inn is a hotel in Skagway, Alaska, operated by Holland America Princess Alaska, hiring for Room Attendant, Houseperson and Dish Steward positions. Housing is arranged or owned by the employer and provided to everyone hired, and staying in it is required. The property is set over 50 miles from the nearest larger town, and a second job is likely to be available.
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 dormitory-style housing at 3rd & Spring Street, Skagway, Alaska 99840, and staying there is required. Rooms are shared by 2 people with shared bathrooms down the hall, non-smoking and pet-free. Linens/bedding, free laundry with detergent, WIFI and a common area with a large TV and DVD player are included; meals are not.
Location: Skagway, Alaska
Why Skagway?
Skagway is a legendary Gold Rush town of fewer than 1,200 year-round residents, tucked between towering mountains and the Inside Passage. It’s one of the most spectacular corners of the United States and a favorite among Work & Travel participants.
- Hiking & nature: Trails like the Chilkoot Trail, Lower Dewey Lake and Laughton Glacier start minutes from town
- Wildlife: Bald eagles, bears, whales, sea lions and salmon runs
- Adventure: Kayaking, ziplining, glacier tours, the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway
- Day trips: Cross into Canada’s Yukon Territory or hop a ferry to Juneau and Haines
- Community: A tight-knit, international summer crew – you’ll make friends from around the world
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 Alaska?
Positions in Skagway fill fast – this is one of the most requested Work & Travel destinations every season. Apply early, pack your hiking boots, and get ready for the summer you’ll talk about for the rest of your life.
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