Alaska Operations Staff

Alaska Operations Staff Posted by Alpine Ascents International on 02/18/2026 Job Basics Industry Sector: Outdoor, Snow Job Categories: Outfitter- Adventure Travel Staff Company Type: Recreation State: AK City: Talkeetna Country: United States Required Experience: 1 - 3 years Job Type: Seasonal Full Time Salary: $47,840 Required to Relocate: Yes Required to Travel: No Employee May Telecommute: No Job Seeker Must Live Within: 10 miles Job Description & Requirements Alpine Ascents International Alaska Operations Staff Location : Talkeetna, Alaska Position : Alaska Operations Staff Reports to : Alaska Operations Manager Job Overview Alpine Ascents will offer 15 Denali expeditions and climbing courses in the Alaska Range over the 2026 climbing season. The season starts early April and ends mid to late July. The Alaska team outfits climbers and guides with everything needed for their expeditions: food, equipment, flight logistics, lodging, and transportation. This position will assist the Alaska Operations manager in all aspects of delivering a safe and successful 2026 season; tasks and schedule vary widely. The position is one third of the team of three operations staff lead by the Operations Manager. Position Objective Learn and assist in operational functions for Alpine Ascents Alaska expeditions. Provide the highest level of logistical service for our clients. Qualifications Have an interest in climbing and expeditions, domestic and international · Able to work independently as well as function within a small team · Customer service oriented · Able to lift heavy duffels and backpacks (up to 60lb) · Self-tasking with consistent attention to detail and willing to adapt to an unpredictable weekly schedule · US citizenship or valid work visa, valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and ability to drive a 15-passenger van and trailer · Professional appearance and demeanor and preferred international travel, climbing, and mountaineering knowledge/experience Responsibilities · Maintain and repair climbing equipment and rental gear · Travel to and from Anchorage to purchase food and packing materials for expedition meal packing (15 teams of max 12 per) · Issue and de-issue expedition gear · Inventory tracking · Personal familiarization with program operating plans and protocols · Willingness to monitor personal cell phone during off-hours · Customer service: orienting and answering client and guide questions, etc. · Attend and facilitate Gear Checks which are led by Guide teams · Flight coordination and professional interface with Talkeetna Air Taxi and Denali NPS · Drive clients and guides to and from Alpine Ascents HQ to Talkeetna town at odd hours, as weather determines flight schedule · Coordination of paperwork and payments with the National Park Service · AAD grounds and facilities maintenance · Maintain personal timesheet and submit biweekly Location: Our logistics center is located 11 miles outside of Talkeetna “center”. We will provide shared on-site lodging with other Alaska staff. We do not provide food nor a consistent vehicle for personal transport. Start date: 15 April 2026 End Date: 15 July 2026 (Flexible) Wage: $23/hour, 40-hour work weeks ( Note: hours per week can vary widely from 25 to 60 or more hours , overtime is compensated) To Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to jdoyle@alpineascents.com About Alpine Ascents International View Profile Entering our 40th year of leading successful expeditions in 2026, Alpine Ascents International is a leader in the climbing industry and has been instrumental in setting guiding standards in the international climbing community for most of our history. Our mission and goals are simple: By using the best climbing talent in the country, we offer the opportunity for climbers at all levels to achieve their personal aspirations through quality, challenging, safety oriented, environmentally friendly, ethically sound and fun courses, climbs and expeditions. Apply for this Job