Campground Host @ Totem Bight State Historical Park

Totem Bight State Historical Park

Totem Bight is a day use park located 10 miles north of Ketchikan. It is the only park in the Alaska State system dedicated to the Southeast Alaskan native culture, displaying the art and architecture of the Tlingit and Haida. The park exhibits 14 totem poles and a clan house, hand-crafted 75+ years ago by Native carvers in the area. A short self-guided trail winds through the rainforest to the totem display which faces an ocean passage. Commercially guided tours from the cruise ships frequent the park. Must have own RV. Some travel assistance provided. Couples preferred.
Host Duties: Be available, on a part time basis, at the Visitor Information Center to meet and greet visitors arriving by personal vehicle or by city bus; provide park information and orientation.  Provide assistance to visitors on other related recreational activities or services in the area as requested.  Assist staff with garden, grounds maintenance and janitorial duties; open and close the historic clan house daily.
Special Projects: Assist staff with any special events.
Amenities: Subsistence payment which may include propane cost, use of office and phone, WiFi & electricity provided. Caretaker RV site is located next to the beach, facing the west with beautiful sunsets. 4 mile bike trail nearby. Services located in Ketchikan.
Season: 6 months, from 5/1 – 9/30. Full season preferred.
Contact: Aaron Ostby
Phone: (907) 247-8574
email: aaron.ostby@alaska.gov