Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge

Work at the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge

This spectacular lodge is approximately 133 miles north of Anchorage, in a remote area overlooking the Chulitna River in Denali State Park. Hiking, rafting, fishing, flight seeing, and jet boating are popular leisure time activities in the area. It’s hard to beat the view of Denali from the lodge on a clear day. The lodge is open early May through mid-September with a variety of seasonal jobs available.

Community

Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge is located 15 minutes from Trapper Creek and 50 minutes from Talkeetna. These small Alaskan towns offer amazing nature opportunities. Located on the Chulitna, Susitna, and Talkeetna Rivers, the communities offer fishing and hiking along with great local charm. The lodge is located in Denali State Park with amazing views of North America’s highest peak, Denali.

The lodge offers daily shuttles to Talkeetna and its array of local restaurants, tour options, and a general store. Scheduled shuttles to Anchorage and Wasilla offer team members access to Alaska’s large cities. Only 10 miles north of the lodge is Byers Lake Campground, a great place for hiking and kayaking on the crystal clear lake. Motorcoaches give team members access to Denali National Park on their days off.

Housing Options

  • Team housing is a 5-10 minute walk from the Main Lodge
  • All rooms are non-smoking and pet free environments
  • Dormitory living: typically shared rooms with bathrooms.  Meals are served in the Team Dining Room at the Lodge
  • RV Sites are available
  • Amenities at team housing include:
    • Free laundry facilities, including detergent
    • Basketball hoops
    • Wireless internet access available at hotspots
    • Desktop computers available in Team Dining Room
    • Soda and food vending machines
    • Fitness room and game room
    • Television and cable hookup provided in each room
    • Convenient parking for team members with cars
    • Hangar- team restaurant and lounge
    • Altitude- team activity center with movie theater, computers, internet access, TV’s, DVD’s and more

     

Why Work at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge?

Explore Alaska and the Denali area for touring, hiking, and fishing, as well as, other outdoor activities. The lodge’s 350 team members also offer ample opportunity to meet new people. And the free transportation options make it easy to “go to town” when you find yourself missing civilization.

Upon successful completion of the terms of the employment agreement, an attractive discounted travel program may be available, including cruises with Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, and Seabourn. Discounts are available on tours offered at the Tour Desk during the summer and on lodge stays at other Princess Alaska Lodges.

Transportation

Upon your arrival in Alaska, you will be picked up by a shuttle. Speak with your hiring manager for more information.

Free daily shuttles to and from Talkeetna for team members.  Available motorcoach transportation to Denali Princess Lodge/Denali National Park on a space available basis.

Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge Jobs

The Information you Need:

For more information about the Mt. McKinley/Denali State Park area, we suggest visiting the following sites:
Denali State Park

  • Division Location: Trapper Creek, Alaska (near Denali State Park and 40 miles from the summit of Mt. McKinley)
  • Number of Employees: 350 team members
  • Housing Type: Dorm Style & RV sites
  • Typical Season: May through September
  • Types of Jobs:
    • Front Desk Agents
    • Housekeeping/Laundry
    • Food & Beverage (Servers, Bussers, Hosts/Hostess, Warehouse)
    • Chefs and Cooks
    • Luggage Handler/Porter
    • Gift Shop
    • Maintenance Workers
    • Accounting
    • Security