Naturalist (Denali Backcountry Lodge)

/ Competitive perks & wages 

/ Referral and end-of-season bonus available

/ FREE staff housing

/ Access to iconic National Park experiences

/ Fun staff events and parties

/ Industry discounts

/ Training to help your career grow

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.

$18.00 per hour

This is a remote, fly-in position located in Denali National Park. Due to this, all positions at DBL require assisting in other departments.

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 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

We wake up every day to greet glaciers, mountain peaks and pristine lakes. At Pursuit, we live the dream. We’re united by an intrinsic love of exploring that can’t be confined by physical borders. Together, Pursuit team members and guests create inspiring memories they will share with their friends and families for years to come. It’s all about sharing our amazing destinations.

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.