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 Chef works independently, under the direction of the Camp Manager, preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner according to the camp schedule, for a crew of 23 employees. Chef responsibilities include menu planning, recipes, meal preparation and overall kitchen operations including the management of scheduling, ordering, and confirming grocery and kitchen re-supply. The Camp Chef delivers 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. The Camp Chef is responsible for maintaining 7 day food supply, displaying menu flexibility while taking into account product on hand, re-supply considerations, operational costs, and days off. The The kitchen is used by the crew throughout the day, providing a warm and inviting reprieve from daily operations. The Camp Chef must possess, present, and maintain their Alaska Food Worker Card and facilitate kitchen operations according to ADEC standards at all times.  Must be capable of lifting 45 pounds repeatedly.  Apply now

Dock Rep / Photographer (Entry Level & Above)

The Dock representatives are the lifeline between cruise ship representatives and Dog Camp. Dock reps work on the cruise ship dock interacting with guests & cruise representatives providing instruction and direction for guests to get to Summer Camp. This is a position that requires competent and outgoing folks that enjoy people. To ensure you have a variety of experiences throughout the summer Dock Reps will rotate into Dog Camp and provide photographer services for guests. The Photographer responsibilities include capturing action images from established locations of dog teams departing camp, digital printing and interactive sales transactions with daily bookkeeping and reporting.
Dock Manager (Experience preferred training available)
Dock Managers work with and oversee dock representatives. The Dock Manager ensures all guidelines are being followed, schedules dock reps, works closely with Dispatch and Summer Camp Tour Guides. This position must be proactive in resolving any passenger or vehicle issues, ensure dock protocols’ are followed and tours depart and return on time. The Dock Manager works on the cruise ship dock interacting with guests & cruise representatives providing instruction and direction for guests to get to Summer Camp. This is a management position that requires a competent and outgoing leader. Apply now

Summer Camp Tour Guide (Entry Level & Above)

The summer Camp Tour Guide is an integral part of the guest experience. This position learns to work with and handle sled dogs as well as operate our 10 passenger tour vans transporting guests to camp for their once in a life time experience.  The position requires outgoing folks who are responsible, competent and reliable. You must be healthy and able to obtain a DOT health care for transporting guests. You will be required to deliver an informative tour with enthusiasm. Materials are available. You must also be physically fit able to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis. If you don’t have experience hooking up a team of excited sled dogs we can train you. Both of the following job duties are included in the position and will be rotated to ensure you have an awesome summer.

Summer Camp Guide - Handler Duties
Handler responsibilities include the compassionate care of assigned sled dogs. Handlers will be knowledgeable of the Gold Rush “Dogs First Program”. Dog care standards will be met. Handlers are responsible for dog yard cleaning and maintenance duties. In addition to sled dog husbandry and care, Handlers safely hook up the dog teams for tours and ride along on tours to assist the Musher. Handlers work 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. Must be capable of lifting 45-50 pounds repeatedly.

Summer Camp Guide - Transportation
The focus of this segment of the Summer Camp Tour Guide is to provide safe and informative transportation to and from the Summer Camp. 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 information. During this drive there will be a script to aid you with the delivery of the informative part of the tour. You must have an excellent driving record, preferably be above the age of 23, be capable of passing a DOT physical exam, First Aid / CPR and have a high level of customer service skills. Our job positions are designed to provide you with a variety of activity and ensure you have an interactive, satisfying summer season. Apply now

Assistant Manager / Expediter (Experience Preferred)

This position works in tandem with the Camp Manager and Dock Manager. The Assistant Manager will be support for the camp manager in all aspects. The job duties include preparing camp for operations, welcoming guests and delivering a safety talk prior to dog tours, supervision of camp employees when the manager is absent. The position has a clerical component requiring the submitting of purchase orders for approval and follow up, receiving supplies, maintaining adequate vet supplies, assisting with grocery orders and procurement of supplies as well as delivery to camp. The assistant manager must have knowledge of sled dogs and quality care as well as safe operations of dog tours. They must be/become knowledgeable of each facet of Summer Camp operations. They must have the flexibility and ability to troubleshoot in a fast moving customer service position. This position also works hand in hand with the Dock Manager ensuring timely departure and return of guests to their cruise ship. 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 and safety dialog to guests in the areas of historical and modern-day mushing, Alaskana, 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 prepare 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