Laundry Attendant
Work & Travel USA in the Last Frontier: Denali National Park, Alaska
Imagine waking up to snow-capped peaks, spotting moose on your walk to work, and finishing your shift with a hike under the midnight sun. HAP Holland America Denali Lodge is looking for energetic university students to join its team as Laundry Attendants for the summer-to-fall season in one of the most breathtaking places on Earth — Denali National Park, Alaska.
This is more than a job. It’s a season of adventure, new friendships from around the world, and stories you’ll be telling for the rest of your life.
Position Overview
- Employer: HAP Holland America Denali Lodge
- Position: Laundry Attendant
- Location: Denali National Park, Alaska
- Industry: Hospitality
- Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour
- Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week
- Season: Summer to Fall
- Tips: Not applicable for this position
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Laundry Attendant, you play a key behind-the-scenes role in keeping the lodge running smoothly and guests smiling. Your daily duties will include:
- Sorting, washing, drying, and folding linens, towels, and lodge textiles
- Operating commercial washers, dryers, and pressing equipment safely
- Inspecting items for stains or damage and treating or reporting them
- Stocking and organizing clean linen for housekeeping and food & beverage teams
- Keeping the laundry area clean, tidy, and well-organized
- Tracking inventory and communicating supply needs to your supervisor
- Supporting teammates across departments during busy periods
Why Denali National Park?
Denali is home to North America’s tallest mountain and over six million acres of untouched wilderness. During your free time you can:
- Hike alpine trails and tundra ridgelines with panoramic views of Denali
- Spot grizzly bears, caribou, Dall sheep, moose, and bald eagles
- Enjoy up to 20 hours of daylight in midsummer — endless adventure time
- Try whitewater rafting, ATV tours, ziplining, and flightseeing over glaciers
- Catch the first northern lights as the season turns toward fall
- Visit nearby Anchorage, Fairbanks, or Talkeetna on your days off
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive $16/hour wage with a guaranteed 40-hour week
- Employer-supported seasonal housing and staff dining options
- Employee discounts on tours, excursions, and lodge amenities
- A vibrant international staff community with organized activities and events
- Real U.S. hospitality experience for your CV and a strong English-language boost
- Potential to be invited back for future seasons
Who We’re Looking For
- University students aged 18–25 eligible for the J-1 Work & Travel USA program
- Conversational English communication skills
- Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented team players
- Comfortable with physical work: standing, lifting, bending, and repetitive tasks
- Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays
- Positive attitude and enthusiasm for living in a remote natural setting
- Able to commit to the full summer-to-fall season
Ready for Your Alaskan Summer?
Spots at Denali fill up fast — this is one of the most sought-after Work & Travel USA destinations. Apply today and trade your ordinary summer for one spent among mountains, glaciers, and wildlife.
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.
