Alaska Nature Tours

Alaska Nature Tours is a year-round touring business that also operates a mountain shop called The Alaska Backcountry Outfitter. There are a variety of openings each year for seasonal and full-time employment. Please review the following job summaries and fill out a job application if you are interested in more details.

                            Naturalist/Guide                      Bus Washer & General Labor

                            Hiking Guide                           Tour Gear & Vehicle Maintenance

                            Assistant Manager                  Ski Technician & Retail Sales (winter)

Assistant Operations Manager

April 16 - October 16

Potentially, a year-round position for the right person wanting to relocate to Haines but primarily required to work April 16 to October 16

Training and experience: This important position requires a mature self-starter with sales, organizational, and people skills. Small business and personnel management important.  Knowledge of internet, email, accounting methods, spread sheets, data base, word processing, and computer graphics important. Must obtain CDL-B, current CPR and advanced First Aid or better. Experience in the tour industry helpful.

Responsibility: Help to oversee the tour company's schedules, reservations, and marketing. Must maintain good public relations and assist in supervising staff members.

Perks: Employee discount and pro-deals at Alaska Backcountry Outfitter Store. Complimentary, round-trip transportation to and from Skagway when conducting business. A Haines housing list is available.

Pay: Competitive wage, depends on experience.

Naturalist-Guide/Driver

Between April 18 - Sept. 30

We are looking for naturalists with a solid background in the sciences and a lot of enthusiasm for interpreting the flora and fauna of coastal Alaska. This position is for gregarious people who feel comfortable being outdoors speaking with groups. If you enjoy sharing your knowledge of the natural world, we encourage you to apply. 

Our daily trips explore numerous wildlife habitats including: ocean beaches, rivers, estuaries, lakes, temperate rain forest, mountains and muskegs on foot or by bus.

Training & experience:  College degree in science field or at least 2 years experience teaching, field work, guiding tours, or study in related subjects.  This position requires a solid knowledge of local flora & fauna and numerous ecosystems. Guides need to have excellent communication skills, current CPR, advanced first aid or better, and current health card. Training is provided for the commercial drivers license. Pre-employment drug testing required.

Responsibility:  Interpret natural history of the Haines area while providing a safe and enjoyable tour. Lead groups on bus tours, walks, and hikes. Must be capable of emergency response and evacuation. Make quick decisions based on group dynamics and needs of the clients. Professionalism in manner and dress are important when conducting company business.

Perks: Lunch with clients when tours are combined with meals. Employee discount and pro-deals at Alaska Backcountry Outfitter store. Discounted, space available transportation to and from Skagway, Alaska.

Pay: Competitive wage, depends on experience. 

To Apply:

Please provide a resume, three personal references and a completed application form. 

Send to: 

Alaska Nature Tours 
Attn:  Jo Anna Egolf 
P.O. Box 491 
Haines, Alaska 99827 
Fax: (907) 766-2844 

E-mail applications are encouraged. Send attached documents to jobs@alaskanaturetours.net