- Join an inclusive, global team and make life-long connections.
- Enjoy free access to Pursuit attractions and 50% off for friends.
- Get discounts on hotel stays, dining, and retail.
- Access subsidized mental health and wellness resources.
- Housing accommodations available with competitive rates
- Referral bonus available
What will be your daily pursuit?
Deep down, our mission and values make us who we are as a team. This is what we strive for in all of the connections we create for our guests and for each other.
What will your compensation be?
$18.75 per hour
When does this adventure begin?
This role is posted for our spring/summer 2025 season!
What will you do in this job?
This is a remote, fly-in position located in Denali National Park. Due to this, all positions at DBL require assisting in other departments.
Responsibilities
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Denali Backcountry Lodge. Naturalists at the Denali Backcountry Lodge lead hikes through Kantishna, the backcountry of Denali National Park. As a Naturalist, you will conduct guest activities and provide accurate and enthusiastic interpretations of the natural and cultural history relate to Denali National Park. You will have a range of duties and responsibilities to include:
- Provide natural and cultural history information to Lodge guests; hikes vary from casual, moderate and challenging
- Transport guests to trailheads on private and National Park Service lands
- Develop and present educational programs
- Maintain fishing gear and waders and sell fishing licenses to guests
What skills and experience do you need for this job?
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
- Knowledge and experience of common hiking, camping and outdoors
- Ability to bend, lift, climb stairs and lift up to 50 pounds
- Current First Aid and CPR Certification required
- Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Certificate required
- Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) preferred
What will your work environment be like?
Beautiful. You’ll be working in the iconic, unforgettable and inspiring location. Regardless of what your role is with us, you’ll really get the chance to explore and see amazing scenery and wildlife within the last frontier.
Fun. You'll be meeting team members from across the globe and get to participate in tons of team events.
Independent. You’ll spend your days in and around our amazing properties.
Remote. Our home is filled with trees, lakes, and blue-bird skies; rather than buildings, freeways, and smog.
Busy. You need to be prepared for a physical working environment with walking, stair climbing, bending, reaching, lifting (up to 50 pounds with assistance ) as required
We work as a team and believe that we succeed together – these job duties may change based on the needs of the team and company as a whole.
EEO
Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics .
Pursuit places a high value on diverse backgrounds and experiences, recognizing that they serve as catalysts for creativity and innovation. We encourage individuals who are eligible to work in the USA to apply and join our inclusive team!
We are working to eliminate barriers for applicants and team members from equity-deserving groups. If you can’t apply online or need accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Talent & Acquisition Team at ta@pursuitcollection.com.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, please note that only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.
