Aramark Destinations Denali Park Village

Work & Travel USA in the Last Frontier: Denali National Park, Alaska

Imagine waking up to snow-capped peaks, spruce forests and the possibility of spotting a moose on your walk to work. If you are looking for a Work & Travel USA experience that is completely different from a beach town or a big city, Aramark Destinations Denali Park Village is calling your name. Located just minutes from the entrance of world-famous Denali National Park, this lodge welcomes travellers from all over the world every summer – and this season, you can be part of the team that makes their stay unforgettable.

About the Position: Housekeeping Crew

As a member of the Housekeeping Crew, you are the person who turns a room into a warm welcome after a long day of hiking, rafting and wildlife spotting. It is active, hands-on work – perfect if you would rather move around than sit behind a desk all summer.

Your day-to-day duties will include:

• Cleaning and refreshing guest rooms, bathrooms and cabins to Aramark’s high standards
• Changing bed linens, making beds and restocking towels and guest amenities
• Vacuuming, dusting, mopping and sanitising surfaces in rooms and public areas
• Collecting and transporting linens and rubbish to designated areas
• Reporting maintenance issues and lost-and-found items to your supervisor
• Working as part of an international team and helping colleagues during busy check-out periods

Pay & Working Conditions

• Hourly rate: $15.00 per hour
• Guaranteed hours: approximately 40 hours per week
• Season: Summer through Fall – one of the longest seasons available in Alaska
• Overtime: often available during peak weeks (paid according to US labour law)
• Tips: not applicable for this position – your income comes from a stable, reliable hourly wage
• Business type: Hospitality / national park lodge operations

Why Denali? Location Highlights

Denali National Park is over 6 million acres of untouched Alaskan wilderness, home to grizzly bears, caribou, wolves, Dall sheep and North America’s highest mountain, Denali (6,190 m). In summer, daylight lasts up to 20 hours – which means your free time is basically endless.

• Hike alpine tundra trails and ridgelines straight from your doorstep
• Take the park shuttle bus deep into Denali for once-in-a-lifetime wildlife photography
• Try whitewater rafting on the Nenana River, ziplining, ATV tours and flightseeing over the glaciers
• Travel on your days off to Fairbanks, Anchorage, Talkeetna or Seward
• Catch the first northern lights of the season if you stay into late August and September
• Live and work alongside students from dozens of countries – Denali friendships last for years

Benefits of Working with Aramark Destinations

• Employee housing available on or near the property (deducted from pay – ideal for students with no local contacts)
• Staff dining options and employee meal plans
• Employee recreation programmes, staff activities and discounted local tours
• Discounts on lodging, retail and dining within Aramark Destinations properties
• Training provided – no previous experience required
• A globally recognised employer name on your CV and real international hospitality experience

Requirements

• Full-time university student, aged 18–25, eligible for the J-1 Work & Travel USA programme
• Conversational English – enough to understand instructions and communicate with your team and guests
• Availability from the start of summer through to the autumn season (long availability strongly preferred)
• Good physical condition: the role involves standing, walking, bending and lifting throughout your shift
• Reliable, punctual and detail-oriented with a positive team attitude
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays and rotating shifts
• Genuine excitement about living in a remote natural setting away from big-city life

Ready for Your Alaskan Summer?

Positions in Denali National Park are among the most requested placements of the entire Work & Travel USA season and they fill up fast. If you want a summer of mountains, wildlife, midnight sun and international friendships – plus a solid $15/hour paycheque – apply today and secure your spot with Aramark Destinations Denali Park Village.