Job Opportunities

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Page Updated: February 11, 2026

Custodian: Full-time, seasonal. The custodial and grounds team play an integral role in protecting the health of building occupants as well as the animals in our care. They help prevent the spread of illness and infection and ensure a safe and clean environment. Our custodial team must have a positive, professional, and upbeat personality with a desire to maintain high cleanliness standards. The custodian position is one where responsibilities and duties can change day-to-day, while also needing to complete regular assignments, so multi-tasking and adapting to change are critical. Ideal candidates would arrive on time for scheduled shifts, happily greet and attend to customers, maintain restrooms, promote proper trash disposal and recycling habits, assist with event set up, patrol outdoor walkways and parking lots for trash, sweeping and shoveling boardwalks, and support other departments if necessary. We are looking for a dependable, cheerful team player.  Wage is $20 per hour, DOE. Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. A valid driver’s license is required for all job listings. Click HERE to view a complete job description and apply. Questions? Email info@alaskawildlife.org

Seasonal Admissions Clerks: Full-time, Seasonal. Roles available for April 12, 2026 – October 03, 2026; April 26, 2026 – October 17, 2026; and May 10, 2026 – October 31, 2026. This position is responsible for daily transactions for AWCC visitors in the ticket booth. Admissions duties include greeting visitors, correctly inputting daily transactions of individuals, commercial tour operators, cash handling, daily cleaning tasks, operating gates, handling high volume of guests, relaying rules and regulations of facility to all guests and special event participants. Wage is $18 per hour. A valid driver’s license is required for all job listings. Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. Click here to view a complete Job Description and to apply. Questions? Email jonathan@alaskawildlife.org

Seasonal Retail Clerk: Full-time, Summer Seasonal: generally Mid-April through Mid-August. Potential to stay on staff through the end of October. The seasonal retail clerk position is responsible for daily transactions for AWCC visitors in the gift shop. Retail duties include but are not limited to greeting visitors, entering customer purchases in POS, cash handling, daily cleaning, handling a high volume of guests, restocking merchandise, price tagging inventory, and answering guests’ questions, and other tasks as assigned. Wage is $18 per hour. A valid driver’s license is required for all job listings. Click HERE to view a complete job description and apply. Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. Questions? Email retail@alaskawildlife.org

Assistant Curator-Training Lead: Full-time year-round. As a member of the animal care team, the Assistant Curator–Training Lead reports to the Animal Curator and assists with tasks requiring specialized skills related to the care, maintenance, and training of the animal collection and exhibit facilities at the sanctuary. Wage starts at $65-70k/Yr DOE with a variety of benefits offered to full-time staff, including health, dental, optical, paid time off benefits up to two (2) weeks in first year, annual sick leave, 403b retirement plan with a 5% match after 1-year of service, and 12-paid holidays including the employee’s birthday. In addition, AWCC pays employees’ health care premium in full. A valid driver’s license is required for all job listings. Click HERE to view a complete job description and apply. You will be required to submit a cover letter, concise resume, and 3 professional references with phone and email contact. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Direct questions to Kaylee Burk, Animal Curator via email kaylee@alaskawildlife.org

AWCC is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, veteran or family status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. This policy extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, recruiting, interviewing, job assignments, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, use of facilities, participation in company-sponsored activities, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

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