Join a team of professionals In Denali Alaska
All POSitions are seasonAL May 15 to September 15
Imagine waking up where mountains scrape the sky, rivers carve through pure wilderness, and your daily commute might include moose, eagles, or a glacier-fed sunrise. Welcome to Alaska — and welcome to life at New Wave Adventures.
From May 15 through September 15, we’re hiring people who crave big days, wild places, and unforgettable seasons. We don’t just offer a job; we offer a front-row seat to one of the most beautiful places on Earth.
If your idea of work-life balance includes epic scenery, strong community, and stories you’ll tell for the rest of your life, you’re in the right place.
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Positions Available
River guide
As a River Guide, you will lead guests on safe, exciting, and professional whitewater rafting trips on the Nenana River. You’ll be responsible for guiding scheduled daily trips across varying difficulty levels, ensuring boats are rigged safely, and delivering a fun, high-quality guest experience in cold, glacial conditions. Your role also includes outfitting every guest with a drysuit and safety gear, checking fit and comfort, and maintaining proper gear care and organization before and after each trip.
HiKING GUIDE
As a Hiking Guide, you will lead guests on scenic, informative, and safe hiking experiences in and around Denali’s front country Alaska’s wild landscapes. You’ll be responsible for guiding both scheduled daily hikes and private, customized hiking trips. Your role includes interpreting natural and cultural history, ensuring guest safety, and delivering top-tier outdoor experiences in all weather conditions.
Front Office Representative
Our front office representatives must be flexible and enthusiastically ready to answer the same questions over and over. As a front office employee you are the first point of contact guests have with New Wave and you play a vital role in ensuring that guests have a memorable experience rafting from the first phone call to book, to the end of their rafting adventure. Our front office is the first point of contact for our guests, which means you are responsible for greeting guests, answering their questions, and taking bookings throughout the day in person on the phone and via email. Our front office staff also maintains the retail floor ensuring items from t-shirts, ice-cream to chips, books and drinks are all neatly and fully stocked.
cdl bus driver
New Wave Adventure Drivers must be safety-conscious with a minimum of a CDL Class B Bus Driver with Air Brakes and Passenger Endorsements to drive our passenger buses. As a Bus Driver, your primary responsibility will be to transport guests safely to and from our rafting tour locations within Denali National Park. This seasonal position runs from May to September, with housing options available.
Rafting photographer
New Wave Adventures, a leading rafting tour company located in Denali National Park, is seeking a talented and passionate photographer to join our team as a Seasonal Rafting Photographer. This position offers the opportunity to capture stunning moments of adventure and natural beauty on the Nenana River, providing our guests with lasting memories. The role includes Adobe Lightroom editing skills to create high-quality and visually appealing images that showcase the unique experiences we offer.