ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Assistant Expedition Guide Jobs (NOW HIRING)

next page

Showing results 1-20

People also search for

All JobsExpedition Guide JobsAssistant Expedition Guide Jobs

Assistant Expedition Guide information

See salary details

$10

$67

$125

How much do assistant expedition guide jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant expedition guide in the United States is $67.68, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.32 and $92.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Assistant Expedition Guide vs Expedition Guide?

AspectAssistant Expedition GuideExpedition Guide
CertificationsFirst Aid, CPR, basic outdoor skillsAdvanced outdoor skills, leadership certifications
Work EnvironmentSupport role in outdoor expeditions, assisting lead guidesLeading expeditions, making decisions, managing groups
ResponsibilitiesAssist with logistics, safety, and participant supportPlan, lead, and oversee entire expedition activities

The Assistant Expedition Guide typically supports the Expedition Guide by handling logistics and safety, while the Expedition Guide leads the trip and makes critical decisions. Both roles require outdoor skills and certifications, but the Expedition Guide has more leadership responsibilities and experience.

More about Assistant Expedition Guide jobs
What cities are hiring for Assistant Expedition Guide jobs? Cities with the most Assistant Expedition Guide job openings:
What are the most commonly searched types of Expedition Guide jobs? The most popular types of Expedition Guide jobs are:
What states have the most Assistant Expedition Guide jobs? States with the most job openings for Assistant Expedition Guide jobs include:
What job categories do people searching Assistant Expedition Guide jobs look for? The top searched job categories for Assistant Expedition Guide jobs are:
Assistant Expedition Guide jobs near you
Infographic showing various Assistant Expedition Guide job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 8% Full Time, 17% Temporary, and 75% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $140,766 per year, or $67.7 per hour.

Administrative Assistant

Alaska Mountain Guides & Climbing School Inc.

Haines, AK • On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Full-time

Posted 12 hours ago

Job description

HAINES ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION
TIMEFRAME: April- October
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Haines admin team's main responsibility is to carry out our company mission of providing each guest with a safe, enjoyable and educational wilderness experience. The Haines admin team facilitates the operation of our day programs via phone and radio dispatch, scheduling, sales, cruise ship correspondence, dock representation and ensuring that guides complete their jobs and their corresponding paperwork. The Haines dispatch team also contributes some sales and logistical facilitation to our long trip programming.
REQUIREMENTS
  • Prior office and/or tourism experience preferred
  • Must be proficient in Outlook and Microsoft Office products
  • Have a clean driving record and be able to be placed on our company auto insurance
  • Must have or obtain a basic first aid and CPR certification
  • Must be able to think nimbly and problem solve quickly and effectively
  • Willingness to help in other areas as needed including but not limed to, driving/guiding tours, expedition sales, assisting Skagway office.

JOB DUTIES
Reports to Haines Program Manager
Assisting the Haines Office Manager in running daily operations which includes but is not limited to:
  • Guide scheduling
  • Radio dispatch
  • General office phone reception
  • Dock representation
  • Assisting with allotment management within our proprietary database, BaseCamp
  • Correspondence with partners - both cruise lines and local businesses
  • Trip paperwork management
  • Manage merchandise inventory and sales
  • Data entry
  • Confirm and approve settlement sheets between cruise lines & our accounting department
  • Assist Operation and Program Managers with company meeting agendas
  • Guide time sheet approvals

WORKLOAD
June, July, and August are busy and the Haines Admin Assistant can expect to receive 40+ hours per week. The nice thing is that Alaska has very generous overtime laws and the Haines Admin Assistant can expect quite a jump in your paycheck size. During this time, the office will be a very busy environment and the Haines Admin Assistant will be expected to juggle dispatch, scheduling, guide requests, phone calls, and more all while remaining calm and organized.
LIVING SPACE AND RENT STRUCTURE
Haines housing options consist of our employee campground, we have a few campers/RVs for senior staff, and limited space for employees seeking to bring their own campervans/trailers/RVs, most 1st year staff camp in the wooded area encircling the campers/RV parking. The campground has (4) plumbed bathroom/shower units and a communal cooking area - due to the presence of bears in our area we prohibit cooking/food storage outside the communal cooking space. The campground is located on the same lot as our warehouse/office making the commute to work convenient for any staff planning to come to Alaska without a vehicle. There is a laundromat located within a short walk down the street. A guide room is located on the corner of the warehouse with access to WiFi.
Additional Notes
  • Rent deductions are made twice a month with 50% of the month's rent deducted from the 1st and 2nd paycheck.
  • Rent is prorated for the first month, rent for the last pay period will be deducted in full even if you vacate housing early.
  • Employees must vacate housing within 48 hours of their final shift unless other arrangements have been approved by management.
  • Pets - Must be approved by management, approval may be rescinded if your pet causes problems or is not friendly towards humans and other animals.
  • Failure to abide by rules outlined in the employee manual and housing agreement may result in immediate expulsion from employee housing.

Apply