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.
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Work & Travel USA in Skagway, Alaska – Room Attendant
Imagine waking up to snow-capped peaks, waterfalls tumbling into the fjord and cruise ships gliding into a historic gold rush harbour. That’s a normal morning in Skagway, Alaska – and it can be your reality this summer. HAP Holland America Skagway Inn, part of the world-renowned Holland America family, is looking for energetic university students to join its housekeeping team as Room Attendants.
What We’re Looking For
- University students aged 18–25 eligible for the Work & Travel USA (J-1) programme
- Conversational English and a positive, guest-focused attitude
- Reliability, attention to detail and pride in a job well done
- Physical stamina – the role involves standing, bending, walking and lifting throughout the shift
- Team spirit and flexibility to work weekends and holidays
- Availability from early summer through the fall season
Ready for Your Alaskan Summer?
Places in Alaska are limited and fill up fast every season. Apply today and turn your summer into an unforgettable adventure between glaciers, gold rush history and the Pacific Ocean.
Why choose HAP Holland America Skagway Inn
Why Skagway?
Skagway is a tiny, walkable town of around 1,000 year-round residents, framed by the mountains of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. It is one of the most iconic Work & Travel destinations in the United States.
- Adventure on your days off: hiking the Chilkoot Trail, kayaking, whale watching, zip-lining and the famous White Pass & Yukon Route Railway
- Wildlife everywhere: bald eagles, bears, sea lions and humpback whales
- Endless daylight: long Alaskan summer days mean more time to explore after your shift
- Cross-border trips: Canada’s Yukon Territory is just a short drive away
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.
