Job Description
The Alaska Gift Company is seeking some adventurous souls to join our Denali team for the summer season. When you feel like you need to get away for a while, return to nature – come to Denali. You’ll have a summer you won’t soon forget.
It ain’t for everyone… but it might be right for you.
We are seeking full time employees, however we may be able to accommodate a couple who are both looking for fewer than full time hours upon request.
Employee Experience:
Schedules are set to make sure everyone gets the hours they need, and a couple days off. The schedules remain consistent throughout the summer (unless covering illness, etc), so you’ll always have the same hours and days off.
A regular day may include:
- Opening (or closing) a store
- Operating Point of Sale System (easy to use touchscreen)
- Doing inventory
- Ringing up customers
- Resetting Displays
- Organizing/cleaning
- Half-hour breaks for lunch/dinner
- Overtime is sometimes available to those who are looking to increase their hours.
Pay / Compensation:
Beyond our scintillating conversation and company and full RV hookups, we do also offer ready money:
$17-$20 / hr
Includes the Season End Bonus
The Ideal Candidate…
… has a sense of humor (some days and some people can make it tough).
… is willing to greet and engage all sorts of strange people.
… has a wee bit of patience (answering the same question 1000 times will test it).
… is responsible/punctual/dependable.
… is grounded in a strong life philosophy (or at least actively seeking).
Employee Perks:
- Free Full RV hookups
- Being immersed in nature and beauty.
- Easy access to Denali National Park
- Steep discounts in all company stores
- Discounts at select restaurants and stores nearby.
- Free and Discounted local excursions including: Whitewater Rafting, Helicopter Adventures, Ziplining, ATV Excursions, Flightseeing, etc.
About The Alaska Gift Company:
We are a family of local Alaskans who have several stores in Denali. The stores carry an assortment of jewelry, custom knives, alpaca accessories, custom wood carvings, souvenirs, etc. We have unique items that allow visitors to commemorate their once-in-a-lifetime trip to Alaska. But it’s more than the stuff… it’s the people that make us different.
Most of our employees are returning – but we are looking for a couple more . Specifically we look for some unique, fun folks who want to explore and discover the meaning of life, as we greet travelers on their journeys.
Travel:
Drive the ALCAN highway, arrive to mile 248.5 George Parks Highway. Make sure you’re well prepared and have all your necessary documents to cross the Canadian border.
How to Apply:
Please email your application, as well as a brief note that gives a little insight into your personality and why you might be a good fit for our little Denali clan.
alaskafinegifts@gmail.com