What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver Guide position at Icy Strait Point - Hoonah Alaska?
Reports to: Operations Director
Category: Seasonal (April to September 2026)
Salary Range: $20/hour with bonus potential
Location: Anchorage
Position Summary
The Non-CDL Driver & Guide plays a key role in delivering a safe and memorable guest experience on daily Portage Lake tours. This position is responsible for safely transporting guests from downtown Anchorage on two separate tours: the morning Portage Glacier Express and an afternoon Portage Glacier & Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC) tour. The driver will provide engaging interpretation along the Seward Highway, maintain a clean and well-kept vehicle, and follow all safety protocols. The ideal candidate is personable, attentive to guest needs, and committed to delivering exceptional service while practicing safe and responsible driving.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Category: Seasonal (April to September 2026)
Salary Range: $20/hour with bonus potential
Location: Anchorage
Position Summary
The Non-CDL Driver & Guide plays a key role in delivering a safe and memorable guest experience on daily Portage Lake tours. This position is responsible for safely transporting guests from downtown Anchorage on two separate tours: the morning Portage Glacier Express and an afternoon Portage Glacier & Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC) tour. The driver will provide engaging interpretation along the Seward Highway, maintain a clean and well-kept vehicle, and follow all safety protocols. The ideal candidate is personable, attentive to guest needs, and committed to delivering exceptional service while practicing safe and responsible driving.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Safely guide guests from downtown Anchorage, along the Seward Highway, to Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, and on to Portage Lake.
- Care for, clean and maintain vehicle and facilities in a neat, properly functioning, organized and presentable manner.
- Provide guests with information about the scenery, wildlife, history, culture and geography of South Central Alaska.
- Provide excellent customer service to all guests.
- Conduct van pre/post trip inspections.
- Participate in all required trainings.
- Maintain or acquire a current First Aid/CPR certification.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Must have previous guide experience.
- Previous driving and outdoor experience is preferred.
- Must have a driver's license with no restrictions and be comfortable driving on highways.
- Awareness of motor vehicles will be beneficial.
- Must be in good physical condition, and be able to perform all required tasks, from guiding to cleaning the equipment.
- Adequate knowledge or willingness to learn about South Central Alaska history, wildlife, and scientific facts.
- Must have good customer service skills.
- Must have good verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to learn, retain and present excursion information to guests in an accurate manner.
Salary : $20