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Posted: Mar 11, 2024

Dog Handler

Alaska Icefield Expeditions

Juneau, Alaska

Experience Level
No experience required
Job Start Date
Job Starts: May 01, 2024

Gold Rush Dog Tours is looking for energetic and hardworking folks to join our team for the 2019 summer.  We offer dog tours with modified carts in a remote location near Juneau, AK.

Dog Handlers will maintain guest safety and assist Mushers getting in and out of dog yards with teams.  Each Dog Handler is responsible for assisting Mushers in conducting safe tours. Dog Handlers inspect dogs on a daily basis for general health and fitness as well as working throughout the camp to meet the needs of the day. You may be assigned different duties on any given day at the Camp Manager’s discretion as we all work together making a great experience for guests.

  • No experience necessary
  • Must be able to legally work in the U.S
  • Valid CPR and First Aid certification required
  • Must be able to lift 50lbs
  • We are located in Juneau, AK.  It is your responsibility to get to Juneau
  • Employees live in wall tents
  • Must be available from the beginning of May to September 20th, 2019
  • Compensation is $2800 monthly

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Alaska Icefield Expeditions

Supported by the greatest staff in the industry, Alaska Icefield Expeditions executes a guest-first approach to glacier dog sledding on the Denver Glacier in Skagway as well as the Herbert, Mendenhall and Norris Glaciers in Juneau.

Location
Alaska
Season
Spring, Summer, and Fall
Staff size
16-22 people in camp
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Housing details
Housing and meals provided while on the glacier. Positions based in town, shared housing and meal allowance
Family housing available
No
Pet friendly
No
Meals
Provided
Cell phone service
Some, ask for details
Internet access
None
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