Thank you for considering a summer with Gold Rush Dog Tours, LLC. We are honored to be an equal opportunity employer where all applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related handicap.
Hiring begins in January however, you may Apply anytime.
Employment opportunities available for:
- Mushers with or without teams
- Summer Camp Guides
- Sled Dog Handlers
- Expeditor
- Camp Cook
- Photographer
- Sled Dogs with or without mushers
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.
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 times.
Camp Cook
The Camp Cook works independently, under the direction of the Camp Manager, preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner according to the camp schedule, for a crew of 10 – 15 employees. Camp Cook 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 Cook 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. Camp Cook is responsible for maintaining 7-8 days of food supply, displaying menu flexibility while taking into account product on hand, re-supply considerations, operational costs, and days off. The kitchen is used by the crew throughout the day, providing a warm and inviting reprieve from daily operations. Camp Cook must possess, present, and maintain their Alaska Food Worker Card and always facilitate kitchen operations according to ADEC standards. Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds repeatedly.
Sled Dog Musher
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 enthusiastic 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 wellbeing of each individually assigned sled dog and the corresponding yard maintenance, cleaning, and vet check assistance with final season sled dog report card due prior to employee departure. Musher’s will participate in the “Dogs First Program” and follow any and all guidance set out by the Vet or Vet Tech. Mushers check in with dog owners once a month, following the monthly vet check. Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds repeatedly.
Sled Dog Handler
Handler responsibilities include the compassionate care of assigned sled dogs and the associated dog yard cleaning and maintenance duties. In addition to sled dog husbandry and care, Handlers safely hook up the dog teams for tours. Handlers work throughout the camp to meet the needs of the day. Maintain guest safety and assist Mushers getting in and out of dog yards with teams. Performing Daily Vehicle inspections, checking previous inspections to ensure proper understanding of the van and vehicle cleanliness prior to morning departure. Providing a safe and informative tour for guests. You may be assigned different duties on any given day at the Camp Manager’s discretion. Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds repeatedly.
Summer Camp Guide
The Summer Camp Guide position is to provide safe and informational transportation to and from the Summer Camp. The road up to the camp is an unpaved road with switchbacks that require radio communication for the safety of the guests. During this drive, Van Drivers will have a script to aid them with the delivery of the informative part of the tour experience. Van Drivers must have an excellent driving record, be above the age of 23, have a DOT, First Aid and CPR cards and have an elevated level of customer service skills.
Expeditor
This 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. 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 position. DOT Health Card is required as well as CPR and First Aid.
Photographer
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. This position is required to participate in all camp chores and other duties as assigned by the Camp Manager.
Gold Rush Crew 