Lead Naturalist

Lead Naturalist

This is a remote, fly-in position located in Denali National Park. Due to this, all positions at DBL require assisting in other departments.

Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Denali Backcountry Lodge. Naturalists at the Denali Backcountry Lodge lead hikes through Kantishna, the backcountry of Denali National Park. As a Naturalist, you will conduct guest activities and provide accurate and enthusiastic interpretations of the natural and cultural history relate to Denali National Park.

You will have a range of duties and responsibilities to include:

• Provide natural and cultural history information to Lodge guests; hikes vary from casual, moderate and challenging
• Transport guests to Trailheads on private and National Park Service lands
• Develop and present educational programs
• Maintain fishing gear and waders and sell fishing licenses to guests

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
• Knowledge and experience of common hiking, camping and outdoors
• Ability to bend, lift, climb stairs and lift up to 50 pounds
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification required
• Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Certificate required
• Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) preferred

The starting wage for this role is $20.00/hour.

We're more than a hospitality and attractions company. We connect people to iconic places through unforgettable and inspiring experiences;
Our team members included. Thoughtfully united by their unique power to inspire and invigorate, our collection of hotels and lodges, recreational attractions, ground transportation services, retail, food and beverage, sightseeing, tours, and travel products are tied together by iconic, destination-worthy locations in Alaska, Montana, the Canadian Rockies, Vancouver, Reykjavík, Costa Rica, Las Vegas, and Chicago. Pursuit is a publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol PRSU.

As a member of the S&P Small Cap 600 index, we specialize in attractions-led hospitality, consistently generating revenue and delivering value to our shareholders.

At Pursuit, our locations are more than just a place to work – it’s a space where you can bring your whole self, collaborate with talented teams across departments, and build lasting friendships. We believe in fostering an environment where work and play coexist, so whether you’re tackling projects or enjoying our many perks, you’ll feel supported and valued. With a variety of great benefits, we’re committed to ensuring that your time with us is as fulfilling as it is fun.

Our team shares a passion for adventure and an authentic desire to play host to the world. We are united by our connection to the people and places we’re lucky to call home. Our workforce is diverse. Our team members come here to embrace the extraordinary. To watch the sunrise and set each day in a place that, for many people, exists only in their imagination.

To build career experience beside seasoned professionals a community of people who say ‘yes’ to adventure time and time again. To be a part of the #Pursuit Life and live each day with purpose, turning moments into memories.

• Join an inclusive, global team and make life-long connections
• Enjoy free access to Pursuit attractions and 50% off for friends
• Get discounts on hotel stays, dining, and retail
• Access subsidized mental health and wellness resources

Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Pursuit places a high value on diverse backgrounds and experiences, recognizing that they serve as catalysts for creativity and innovation. We encourage individuals who are eligible to work in the country where the role is located to apply and join our inclusive team!

We are working to eliminate barriers for applicants and team members from equity‑deserving groups. If you can’t apply online or need accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Talent & Acquisition Team at  We thank all candidates for their interest; however, please note that only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted directly.