Alternative Jobs: Shelter Lodge, Alaska

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Alaska is like Mecca to the seasonal worker. Overwhelming beauty, a large summer tourism industry and a promise of grand adventure await any visitor to Alaska. This edition of alternative jobs focuses on the sport fishing industry in Alaska and specifically the employment opportunities at Shelter Lodge.

Shelter Lodge is a fishing lodge located on Shelter Island which is about 5 miles from Juneau in southeast Alaska. The lodge caters to sport fisherman and hosts groups of up to 16 for four day fishing trips in the local area, fishing for salmon, halibut and other local species.

The lodge has a support staff of 12 people to provide services to the fishing clients. There are positions for Boat Captain, Cook, Assistant Cook, Mechanic, Lodge Support and Housekeeper. The list is fairly self-explanatory – most jobs require some level of experience to be qualified. Boat Captain positions also require special certification by the U.S. Coast Guard. All positions must submit to – and pass a pre-employment drug screen.

It should be assumed that if hired for one of these positions, you will be on Shelter Island for the duration of the fishing season.

Room, board and round trip transportation to Alaska is provided by the employer, though transportation cost is not paid for upfront, but rather reimbursed upon contract completion. Accommodation for employees is private rooms with shared shower/bathroom facilities. It is described as basic but comfortable. Beds and bedding are provided and electricity is provided in each room.

The seasonal operation runs from mid May through mid September and most positions should expect to work those months with the exception of the mechanic whose position starts in April (man…they always pick on the mechanic).

Interested in this nomad friendly seasonal job? You can check out akstaff for more information.

Will @ July 25, 2008