About the employer
HAP Mt McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge is part of Holland America Princess Alaska, the largest tour operator in Alaska and the Yukon. The lodge sits in Denali State Park near Trapper Creek, about 133 miles north of Anchorage, overlooking the Chulitna River, with a view of Denali on a clear day.
Positions include Cook, Housekeeping, Houseperson, Dishwasher, Host/Hostess, Busser and Laundry. You work as part of a team focused on excellent service for guests and colleagues alike. In your free time, hiking, rafting, fishing, flightseeing and jet boating are popular. Overtime, second jobs and a referral program are available in many locations.
The job as Laundry Attendant
What you'll do
- 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
- Sanitizes and cleans work areas
What is required
Pay and hours
Housing
Housing is employer-arranged, suite-style and required for all hires, with 2-3 people per room and a bathroom shared between every two rooms. Three meals a day in the Employee Dining Room at the Lodge are included, plus linens, laundry with detergent, WiFi and a recreation center with TV, pool, foosball and movie room.
Location: Denali State Park, Trapper Creek, Alaska
Why You’ll Love It Here
- $16.00 per hour with 40 guaranteed hours per week – excellent earning potential across the season
- Season runs from summer into fall, so you’ll see Alaska’s greenest days and its golden autumn colours
- Front-row access to Denali State Park: hiking trails, glacier flights, river rafting, ziplining and jaw-dropping views of Denali (Mt McKinley)
- Wildlife right outside your door – moose, bears, eagles and beavers are regular neighbours
- Almost 20 hours of daylight in midsummer means endless time to explore after work
- Work alongside an international team of students and seasonal staff and build friendships from all over the world
- Real hospitality experience at a respected Alaskan lodge to add to your CV
Location Highlights
Mt McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge sits on a bluff above the Chulitna River, surrounded by spruce forest and open tundra. The lodge is a quiet, remote wilderness property – expect nature, stars, campfires and community rather than city nightlife. Anchorage and Denali National Park are both reachable for days off and post-programme travel, making this a perfect base for an unforgettable Alaskan road trip at the end of your contract.
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 Summer?
Positions at Alaska’s wilderness lodges are limited and fill quickly. If you want a summer of glaciers, mountains, midnight sun and lifelong memories – apply now for the Laundry Attendant role at HAP Mt McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge.
