Caretaker Couple for Remote Lodge in Alaskan Wilderness - Rainy Pass Lodge, AK

Rainy Pass Lodge is looking for a permanent caretaker couple. The position will generally run from the months of August through May with two months off in the summer. The caretaking tasks include reporting the weather 5-7 times a day for the FAA (must pass a weather test and become certified), feeding the horses each morning (currently have 16 horses), generator maintenance, fuel transfer, building upkeep, maintenance and improvements as needed (we have about 10 log cabins on the property), cooking, housekeeping and attending to guests as needed.

The lodge atmosphere changes quite a bit throughout the year; August and September is our hunting season, October – January is very quiet with minimal guests and activity, February – April is busy again with Iditarod, Iron Dog, Ultra Sport, firewood cutting and out-camp stocking, May is quiet again as planes are not able to come and go during spring break-up.

Rainy Pass Lodge is the oldest hunting lodge in Alaska and is located 125 air miles West Northwest of Anchorage, It is a fly in only lodge. Rainy Pass is a non-smoking facility. It is near impossible to list all the tasks that may arise as it’s like maintaining your own ranch out here and you have to be able to improvise until supply planes arrive. You kind of have to be a jack of all trades. We are looking for a couple that is hard working, trustworthy, friendly, personable, and familiar with skills in mechanics, cooking, attention to detail in cleaning/organizing and has basic common sense. This lifestyle is not for everyone but there are definitely perks.

Living in the heart of the Alaska Range with unbelievable mountain settings and right on a lake, you will truly be living in God’s country. Sometimes there will be a lot going on and it will be exciting, other times it will be very quiet and peaceful. The pay is not high, most people take this job for the lifestyle. It works great for a retired couple who wants to live in the wilderness with all the modern day accommodations including satellite tv, internet, and running water. If you are interested please email a resume with a contact number and a letter explaining why you would be a good fit for this position, along with any questions. Thanks and God Bless!