Administrative Assistant

SKAGWAY Administrative Assistant The Skagway 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 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 admin 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 limited to driving/guiding tours, expedition sales, assisting Skagway office Job Duties Reports to Skagway Office Manager. Assisting the Skagway 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 and 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 Skagway Admin Assistant can expect to receive 50+ hours per week. Alaska has generous overtime laws, so the Skagway Admin Assistant can expect quite a jump in your paycheck size. During this time, the office will be a very busy environment and the Skagway 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 Employee housing is located downtown Skagway. The grocery store and other attractions are within walking distance from housing. Accommodations consist of shared rooms typically 2–4 beds per room, although the largest room is a 6‑occupant bunkroom. Each house features shared bathrooms, a kitchen area, and a living room. Employees residing in housing are expected to respect others and maintain a clean living area. Rent procedures are outlined in the Employee Manual. The two downtown houses share a large yard and mountain views, providing a fantastic base for our team. Additional Notes Rent deductions are made twice a month with 50% of the month’s rent deducted from the first and second 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. Failure to abide by the rules outlined in the employee manual and housing agreement may result in immediate expulsion from employee housing. Pets – No cats, no dogs. First‑season employees may not have pets in employee housing. Any other pets must be approved by management. #J-18808-Ljbffr Alaska Mountain Guides