Room Attendant
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.
About the Position
As a Room Attendant, you are the person who makes guests feel truly at home after a long day of hiking, rafting and glacier chasing. You’ll work in a friendly, international team where every day brings new faces from around the world.
- Cleaning and preparing guest rooms to the high standards of the Holland America brand
- Changing bed linens, making beds and refreshing towels and amenities
- Dusting, vacuuming, mopping and sanitising bathrooms and living areas
- Restocking your housekeeping cart and keeping storage areas organised
- Reporting maintenance issues and lost & found items to your supervisor
- Greeting guests warmly and answering simple questions about the 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
Job Details & Benefits
- Position: Room Attendant (Hospitality)
- Employer: HAP Holland America Skagway Inn
- Location: Skagway, Alaska
- Pay: $16.00 per hour
- Hours: 40 hours per week (overtime possible during peak cruise season)
- Season: Summer to Fall
- Tips: Not applicable
- Work experience with a globally recognised travel and hospitality brand on your CV
- An international team of students and seasonal workers – instant friends from day one
- Real-life English practice every single day
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.
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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