Room Attendant
Live and Work in the Heart of the Alaskan Wilderness
Imagine waking up to views of the Wrangell–St. Elias mountain range, breathing crisp Alaskan air, and finishing your shift with a hike to a glacier or a river rafting trip under the midnight sun. HAP Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge in Copper Center, Alaska is looking for energetic university students to join its housekeeping team as Room Attendants for the Summer to Fall season.
This is more than a job – it’s a full Alaskan adventure with a paycheck. You’ll be part of an international team, meet travellers from all over the world, and create memories that will outlast your diploma.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Cleaning and preparing guest rooms to the lodge’s high standards
- Changing bed linens, making beds and refreshing towels and amenities
- Vacuuming, dusting, mopping and sanitising bathrooms and living areas
- Restocking supplies on your housekeeping cart and keeping storage areas organised
- Reporting maintenance issues, lost items and safety concerns to your supervisor
- Greeting guests warmly and assisting with simple requests in a friendly, professional way
Why Copper Center, Alaska?
Copper Center sits at the gateway to Wrangell–St. Elias National Park, the largest national park in the United States – bigger than Switzerland! During your free time you can go glacier trekking, spot moose, bears and bald eagles, try salmon fishing on the Copper River, raft wild rivers, and enjoy nearly endless daylight in the peak of the Alaskan summer.
The lodge itself is a rustic, beautifully located property with an international staff community, staff activities and an atmosphere that turns co-workers into lifelong friends.
Pay & Benefits
- $16.00 per hour
- 40 hours per week – with the possibility of overtime during busy periods
- Employer-arranged staff housing and meal options on-site (deductions apply)
- Employee discounts and access to staff activities and excursions
- Training provided – no previous housekeeping experience required
- Great references and real international work experience for your CV
What We’re Looking For
- University students aged 18–25 eligible for the Work & Travel USA J-1 program
- Conversational English and a positive, guest-focused attitude
- Physical stamina – you’ll be on your feet, bending, lifting and moving throughout your shift
- Attention to detail, reliability and a strong team spirit
- Flexibility to work weekends, holidays and varied shifts
- Availability from Summer through Fall
Please note: this position does not include tips.
Ready for Your Alaskan Summer?
Spots at Alaska’s wilderness lodges fill up fast – they are among the most requested placements in the entire Work & Travel USA program. Apply today and spend your summer where mountains, glaciers and adventure are right outside your door.
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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