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Seward Helicopters & Turning Heads Kennel is hiring Mushers / Handlers for our 2023 Summer Season!
Start and end date FLEXIBLE. We are looking for mushers/handlers to live and work on Godwin Glacier. The ideal candidate will enjoy remote living, LOVE dogs, and have some mushing or kennel experience!
Responsibilities Include:
- Feeding and caring for dogs
- Safely loading and unloading the helicopters
- Proving safety information to guests
- Monitor the environment for both guest and dog safety
- Giving tours, (including sled rides, taking photos and helping guests meet the athletes and puppies)
- Taking photos for guests and sharing information about the sport of mushing
- Keeping camp and kennel area clean
Preferred Previous Experience:
- Driving sleds (experience preferred but not required, willing to train the right individual)
- Working and living with a small team
- Living in a remote location
- Days can be long and the work physically demanding, preference will be given to those with similar prior experience
Qualifications Needed:
- Must love dogs!
- Terrific customer service
- Team player
- Willing to ride in helicopters
- Safety oriented and attention to detail
Seward Helicopters and Turning Heads Kennel are sister companies that work together to provide our most popular tour, Helicopter Glacier Dog Sledding. We are a small family-run business set in a beautiful little Alaskan town. There is tons to do and explore on your off time!
There will be basic shared housing provided, pay is per day plus tips and there is an end of the season bonus!
