Keen to work somewhere totally unique? Browse short term and temporary work, summer and winter jobs, hospitality jobs and more in Alaska. Some of the best places to find seasonal work include Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Knik-Fairview, Badger, College, Meadow Lakes, Wasilla, Tanaina and Kalifornsky.
Industries
Oil and gas, timber, mining, agriculture and tourism are the largest contributors to Alaska’s economy. You can find work all year round in a range of different industries include hotels and hospitality, resorts, national parks, cruiselines, fishing lodges, fish processing plants, and with travel and tour operators. Most companies hire people aged 18+, but some jobs are available to 16 and 17 year olds.
Summer Jobs in Alaska
Summer jobs in Alaska are really popular and if you are interested in working in Alaska from abroad, you can find recruiters offering J1 and H2B positions to foreigners. You can also find internships, work experience placements and voluntary work. A lot of jobs are offered with housing included.
Winter and Ski Jobs in Alaska
You can find at ski resort jobs in Alaska including chefs, hosts, childcare staff, management jobs, resort reps, ski instructors, hospitality jobs, bar staff, drivers & maintenance, administration, sales and marketing. Both American and international staff are hired each season.
Alyeska Resort is one of the best places to go skiing and work a winter season in Alaska. This ski resort is often voted one of the best in the world with 650 inches of average annual snowfall, numerous runs and slopes and an alpine ski season that sometimes last more than 5 months.
More resorts in Alaska which hire staff include:
• Arctic Valley — Anchorage
• Eaglecrest — Juneau
• Hilltop — Anchorage
• Majestic Heli Ski — Glacier View
• Moose Mountain — Fairbanks
• Mount Eyak — Cordova
• Ski Land — Fairbanks
If working in a colder climate appeals to you might also like to find jobs in Canada.