We pride our operations on the ability of our staff to work as a team, successfully executing operations while safely navigating the challenges presented with remote conditions. As such, it is required that every member of our chain be the strongest link, both physically and mentally, to safely facilitate the Gold Rush Experience. All Gold Rush Employees are required to present and maintain current CPR and First Aid training credentials with initial employment contingent upon valid proof of certification.
We invite you to explore the opportunities below and encourage you to apply. Responsibilities will vary from day-to-day, demanding employee flexibility in ensuring tour quality, while preserving the safety of all guests, employees, and dogs. All Employees participate in daily camp chores, maintaining balance and equity within the community living and working environment. Continual camp, trail, and yard maintenance and cleaning are the responsibility of all Dog Camp Residents. Gold Rush believes in delivering an Alaskan Class Experience, demanding a professional approach to great time.
Camp Chef (Competitive)
The Camp Cook works independently in remote conditions, under the direction of the Camp Manager, preparing breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks according to the camp schedule for a crew of 20-25 employees.
The Camp Cook is responsible for:
- All kitchen operations and sanitation
- Maintaining and organizing sufficient groceries in camp
- Scheduling, ordering, and confirming grocery and kitchen re-supply with the camp Expeditor and Project Manager.
- Menu planning, recipes, food preparation, and inventory
- Camp Cooks deliver a well-balanced diet consisting of ‘meat and potato’ fare with plenty of fruits and vegetables, taking into account allergies, dietary requests, and camp preference. Food and a positive attitude provide an integral part of camp morale.
- Cooks working in remote camp conditions should display menu flexibility, taking into account product on hand, re-supply considerations (such as weather and travel constraints, as well as product availability) and operational cost. The kitchen is used by the crew throughout the day, the Camp Cook provides a warm and inviting reprieve from daily operations, therefore necessitating a cheerful and calm attitude as well as restraint. This position is ideal for someone with a background in catering, or serving larger groups & families.
Requirements:
- Camp Cooks must possess, present, and maintain their Alaska Food Worker Card and facilitate kitchen operations according to ADEC standards at all times.
- Camp Cooks also maintains an “Emergency 10 day food supply” in reserve. This is pre-planned, packed, and provided for you already, but must be checked on a monthly basis to replace anything that may become damaged.
- If hired, you will be required to pass a background and drug test prior to beginning your employment. Apply now
Summer Camp Tour Guide (Guest Van Driver)
- The summer Camp Tour Guide is an integral part of the guest experience. This position operates our 15 passenger tour vans transporting guests to camp for their once in a lifetime experience. The position requires outgoing folks who are responsible, competent and reliable. You must be healthy and able to obtain a DOT health card for transporting guests. You will be required to deliver an informative tour with enthusiasm. Materials are available.
Summer Camp Guide – Transportation
- The focus of the Summer Camp Tour Guide Driver is to provide safe and informative transportation to and from the Summer Camp. You will be the first, and last person that our guests interact with. So a professional demeanor, appearance, and attitude is important.
- The road to camp is an unpaved road with switchbacks. Radio communications are required during the drive for the safety of the guests and camp. During this drive there will be a script to aid you with the delivery of the informative part of the tour. Daily vehicle inspections and cleaning are required, and consistent communication with the Camp Manager regarding any vehicle issues is vital to operations. You must have an excellent driving record, and preferably be above the age of 23. You must be capable of passing a DOT physical exam, have current certification in First Aid / CPR, and have a high level of customer service skills. This position is fast paced at times, so requires excellent time management skills in order to keep tour schedules accurate and on-time.
- If hired, you will be required to pass a background and drug test prior to beginning your employment. Apply now
Expediter
- An expeditor is the direct supply and communication line between a remote camp, and the ground crew.
- Expeditors work as a team on the ground to support their respective camp by facilitating and maintaining operational communications between camp, tour dispatch and management. They are responsible for procuring and sending/receiving supplies to and from camp.
- Communications revolve around anticipated, planned, and spontaneous camp and tour needs with regard to guests, crew and the dogs. Expeditors must be safety minded and physically capable, as they frequently lift up to 50 pound containers into and out of vehicles.
- Expeditors work under the direct supervision of their respective Base, Office and Camp Managers with daily, weekly, and monthly reporting initiatives communicated to the Office Manager. Administrative aspects of the job require competent computer skills.
- Daily schedules vary in length, and additional duties may be assigned with the weather and camp needs ultimately dictating responsibilities.
- This position is very independent, and therefore requires strong communication, organization, and time management skills. You will also need to be eligible for a TSA badge (which we will facilitate) and have a valid drivers license with a clean record, and obtain a DOT health card in order to drive a company vehicle.
- If hired, you will be required to pass a background and drug test prior to beginning your employment. Apply now
Dog Musher (Previous Experience Required)
- Dog Mushers are responsible for conducting dog-sled tours in an entertaining, safe, responsible, and professional manner at the direction of the Camp Manager.
- In addition to husbandry and care, Dog Mushers present in an enthusiastic, entertaining, and friendly interpretive safety dialog to guests in the areas of historical and modern-day mushing, and local and regional highlights.
- Executing tours on equipment configured for passenger travel, Dog Mushers introduce guests to the dog team while demonstrating the safety mechanisms and precautions of the cart prior to loading.
- Dog Mushers are responsible for the care and well being of each individually assigned sled dog and the corresponding yard maintenance, cleaning, vet check and preparation of the end of season sled dog report card.
- Mushers will be knowledgeable of the Gold Rush “Dogs First Program”. Dog care standards will be met with associated paperwork completed on time.
- Must be capable of lifting 45 pounds repeatedly. Apply now
Maintenance
This position will live in camp and provide maintenance and repairs for a variety of equipment and facilities.
Responsibilities:
- Maintaining and repairing our fleet of company vehicles, ranging from SUVs, to vans and trucks, and include some diesel vehicles.
- Maintaining and repairing our carts that we use to run tours in.
- Maintaining and repairing small engines such as small vehicles, pressure washers & generators.
- Basic construction & building repair. This can range from building outbuildings, walkways and fencing, to basic plumbing, roofing and electrical work.
- Yard care and maintenance: lawnmowing and weed whacking areas of camp on a regular basis.
- Road maintenance and repair. The road to camp is unpaved and requires regular attention.
- Moving large supply loads to and from camp, via a truck/trailer.
- Any other duties as needed by the Camp Manager, Project Manager and/or Base Manager.
- This position is very independent, and therefore requires organization and time management skills, as well as record keeping. Consistent communication with the Camp Manager, Project Manager and Base Manager are essential. Repeated heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds is required. You will also need to have a valid drivers license with a clean record, and obtain a DOT health card in order to drive a company vehicle.
- If hired, you will be required to pass a background and drug test prior to beginning your employment. Apply Now
