Fishing Logistics Assistant

Spend an incredible summer in Cooper Landing Alaska working in the Sport Fishing Department at a well established eco-lodge located on the world-renowned Kenai River. This position supports the Fishing Guest manager, as well as guides and fishing guests. 

SCHEDULING: This position is regularly scheduled for 40 hour work weeks. Overtime is expected to be between 3-8 hours a week and is paid at 1.5x its regular hourly rate. The schedule for this role rotates depending on shuttle schedules and other duties.

LOCATION: Kenai Riverside Lodge; on the Kenai River, Cooper Landing, Alaska. Staff members will fly (if not driving) into Ted Stevens Airport in Anchorage, Alaska where an Alaska Wildland Adventures’ manager or team member will provide transportation to the lodge. We also provide transportation back to the airport at the end of the season.

OUR SEASON: We ask applicants to be available for our entire operation season, from mid-May to mid-September. 

THIS ROLE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:

  • Safely operating motor vehicles while towing trailers during vehicle shuttles, pick-ups, at local boat ramps and lodge property.

  • Occasional Resurrection Bay fishing trip drop-offs or pick-ups in Seward, which may require Employee to start day in time for a 4:30am departure from lodge with guests.

  • Morning rounds: sweep out and take out trash from fish shack; prepare and restock filet station; restock ice coolers on guest cabins; distribute/return waders/rain gear for the next day; sweep out/organize vacuum room and fish freezer, monitor and restock ice bags in the freezer, etc.

  • Boat & vehicle prep: wash drift boats and powerboats daily after each use; wash fish vans at least once a week; refuel vans and boats every day; organize and stage boats for the next day, etc.

  • Fish processing: assist with chunking/bagging of fish; packaging & shipping; walk-in freezer organization; maintain cleanliness of vacuum packer and freezer; inventory of fish processing and shipping supplies.

  • Guest services & logistics: including handling luggage, waders/rain gear, ice coolers for porches; Resurrection Bay drop-offs/pickups; shuttles; lodge meals; special needs, etc.

  • Cleanliness and organization of fish camp: clear the eddie of any fish carcasses; turn off and wrap up water hoses; return lunch coolers to cache; park vans, and boats in their rightful place; ask every guide if there is anything you can do for them.

  • Basecamp support: river (rafting or fishing) shuttles; cabins & hospitality; camp projects including light maintenance, etc.

  • Assume Administrator role 2 days of work week, including: welcoming guests; guest tours & orientation; guest check-out; FedEx pickups; morning manager meeting; coordinating shuttles & pick-ups; and flow of tasking throughout the day.

  • Flexibility and diversity. Employee’s duties and assignments may be modified and altered incidental to Employees’ principle duties to allow for the smooth operation of the business and maximum employment opportunities for the Employee.

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