We are the Arctic Dog Adventure Company! We are an off-grid Siberian Husky kennel in the Interior of Alaska (near Fairbanks) offering multi day dog sled tours. Our ecotourism company focuses on teaching small groups of people to drive their own dog sleds on trips from 2 to 10 days.
WORK WITH US
PAID INTERNSHIP
(AKA HANDLER)
We are looking for a kennel intern for Winter 2022/2023. This is a paid position most commonly known in the sled dog world as a "handler." We are looking for a kennel intern/handler to help us care for and train our Siberian Husky sled dogs. There is opportunity for guiding for qualified individuals.
If you are unauthorized to work in the USA, please apply for our Unpaid Internship for Foreign Nationals instead.
COMPENSATION
Starting Pay: $700/month + housing.
Benefits: Dog-friendly accommodations with heat, electricity, & sauna. Valued at $1200/month.
Season: Approximately November 2022 - May 2023.
UNPAID INTERNSHIP FOR FOREIGN NATIONALS
Want to learn how to mush dogs in Alaska? We offer a volunteer/travel opportunity most commonly known in the sled dog world as a "handler." In exchange for help caring for and training the sled dogs, we teach you how to mush and provide food & accommodations. Similar in duties to the Handler/Paid Internship, but unless you are authorized to work in the USA, we cannot offer paid compensation or opportunity for guide work.
COMPENSATION
Starting Pay: None.
Benefits: Full room and board (valued at $1800/month) provided. Heat, electricity, food & drink (not alcohol) included. Private room with shared kitchen & common area.
Season: Approximately November 2022 - May 2023.
EXPEDITION GUIDE
We are looking for experienced dog sledding guides capable of supporting the delivery of our multi day wilderness dog sled trips.
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2023/2024.
COMPENSATION
Starting Pay: $300-400/day, DOE. Tours from 3 to 7 days.
Season: Approximately October 1 2023 - April 2024.
OPERATIONS MANAGER
We are looking for a full-time operations manager who can occasionally double as a guide.
We need someone to support as well as lead on all aspects of running the kennel and tour business.
Being a detail-orientated, resourceful, organized person who is excited to own customer service and operations management within our company is key.
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2023/2024
COMPENSATION
Starting Pay: $2000/month, DOE.
Season: Approximately November - May.
THE TEAM YOU'LL
BE WORKING WITH
Lisbet Norris
Nils Pedersen
