Sure, there are plenty of opportunities to find work in Alaska, but some of the jobs are far cooler than others. Think about all the FUN things there are to do in Alaska and then think about how many people are employed to make those fun things possible! Do you ski every weekend? Heck, why not save the cash and start working as a ski instructor? Save money and make money at the same time; sounds like a deal to me!
- Guiding and Outfitting
Alaska Region U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service | Flickr Alaska has a wide range of big game hunting and sport fishing opportunities. A dream job for many is working as a guide for big game like moose or bear, or a fishing guide taking out folks to fight silvers in some of Alaska’s most iconic rivers!
- Tour Guide
Teddy Llovet Alaska is a hot spot for tourists in the summer so why not look for employment as a tour guide? Many hotels and airlines offer tour guide services and it would be an awesome driving around looking at views like this every day!
- Cruise Lines
Roderick Eime | Flickr A great job for Alaskans is to work summers with cruise lines bringing tourists into major towns. You can work on and off the boats giving tours and attending events!
- Alaskan Lodges
Dennis Grice | Flickr One thing Alaska has a lot of is lodges. And nice ones at that. Consider a job in the lodge industry either working behind a desk or giving tours around the facility. Think about all the fun things you can help with - guided kayaking, hiking glaciers, animal viewing! The possibilities are endless.
- National Park Guide
Martha de Jong-Lantink | Flickr It’s not only lodges that offer year round entertainment for outside visitors. A lot of national and state parks in Alaska have jobs like the zodiac tours seen here. Explore the wild while making an extra buck - doesn’t sound bad to me!
- Chairlift Operator
pascal | Flickr If you spend your days operating a chair lift, I’m willing to bet you also get a free yearly ski pass… that sounds like a win win to me!
- Ski or Snowboard Instructor
Zach Dischner | Flickr Maybe sitting watching a chairlift revolve in circles isn’t for you, perhaps you’re more hands on. In that case, try ski or snowboard instruction. You make money spending your entire day on the slopes AND your job is about 10 times more exciting than any of your friends.
- Work the Railroad
Kevin Harber | Flickr Work for the railroad! No, not on the railroad but for the railroad. Serve drinks or check tickets, either would be a great job while viewing the Alaskan countryside!
- Fishing Boat
Chris Ford | Flickr We’ve all seen deadliest catch… now you can live it too! It’s hard to land a job on a fishing vessel but once you’re in, you’re in. And the money isn’t half bad either!
- Salmon Hatchery
Matana_and_Jes | Flickr Another great job to have is working at a Salmon Hatchery. You’ll have the opportunity to learn quite a bit and make decent money while you’re at it.
If you’re a hard worker and can go out and get what you want, then nothing is stopping you from obtaining the job of a lifetime in the state that you love. If it’s out there all you have to do is go get it!
Alaska Region U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service | Flickr
Alaska has a wide range of big game hunting and sport fishing opportunities. A dream job for many is working as a guide for big game like moose or bear, or a fishing guide taking out folks to fight silvers in some of Alaska’s most iconic rivers!
Teddy Llovet
Alaska is a hot spot for tourists in the summer so why not look for employment as a tour guide? Many hotels and airlines offer tour guide services and it would be an awesome driving around looking at views like this every day!
Roderick Eime | Flickr
A great job for Alaskans is to work summers with cruise lines bringing tourists into major towns. You can work on and off the boats giving tours and attending events!
Dennis Grice | Flickr
One thing Alaska has a lot of is lodges. And nice ones at that. Consider a job in the lodge industry either working behind a desk or giving tours around the facility. Think about all the fun things you can help with - guided kayaking, hiking glaciers, animal viewing! The possibilities are endless.
Martha de Jong-Lantink | Flickr
It’s not only lodges that offer year round entertainment for outside visitors. A lot of national and state parks in Alaska have jobs like the zodiac tours seen here. Explore the wild while making an extra buck - doesn’t sound bad to me!
pascal | Flickr
If you spend your days operating a chair lift, I’m willing to bet you also get a free yearly ski pass… that sounds like a win win to me!
Zach Dischner | Flickr
Maybe sitting watching a chairlift revolve in circles isn’t for you, perhaps you’re more hands on. In that case, try ski or snowboard instruction. You make money spending your entire day on the slopes AND your job is about 10 times more exciting than any of your friends.
Kevin Harber | Flickr
Work for the railroad! No, not on the railroad but for the railroad. Serve drinks or check tickets, either would be a great job while viewing the Alaskan countryside!
Chris Ford | Flickr
We’ve all seen deadliest catch… now you can live it too! It’s hard to land a job on a fishing vessel but once you’re in, you’re in. And the money isn’t half bad either!
Matana_and_Jes | Flickr
Another great job to have is working at a Salmon Hatchery. You’ll have the opportunity to learn quite a bit and make decent money while you’re at it.
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