Find your
Alaska job through AlaskaJobFinder
AlaskaJobFinder is a leading website for finding jobs in
Alaska. We specialize in the Alaska fishing industry, featuring
such jobs as deckhand jobs, cannery jobs, onshore and offshore
processing jobs, and aquaculture jobs. We cover employment on
sport fishing charter boats as well Alaska fishing industry support
jobs.
We have recently expanded our service to also include cruise ship jobs, land tour jobs, Alaska lodge and resort employment and a variety of other great jobs in Alaska!
The Alaska fishing industry
The fishing industry is Alaska's
largest private employer and employs over 65,000 people for
summer, seasonal
and year-round employment. The state's fisheries average over
$11.2 billion in revenue per year and account for nearly 38
percent of the
dollar value of fish and seafood landed in the United States.
Roughly 57% of these jobs are filled by nonresidents of the
state.
Many of whom are college students and other adults who spend
a season or two in Alaska earning great money, meeting new friends
and
having an 
experience
of a lifetime.
Why work a job in Alaska?
Excellent earning potential!
Free transportation often provided (from
point of hire)*
Free or subsidized room and board*
Enjoy Alaska's
beautiful scenery & activities
Make new friends
Learn new skills
And more!
*Benefits will vary by employer. Please confirm
your benefits package before accepting employment.
The background on our Alaska
job research
AlaskaJobFinder, a division of M&L
Research, Inc., was
developed to help make your job search as effective and efficient
as it can be. For over seventeen years M&L Research has been
a premier employment research organization specializing in
the
Alaska fishing industry and other Alaska jobs. The company has helped thousands of
individuals
find great cannery, processing, and deckhand jobs in Alaska's
lucrative fishing industry. Our research reports have been
widely
referred to as the undisputed "Bible" for finding employment
in the fishing industry since 1985. Find out how becoming a member can help you find your dream job in Alaska.
Why should I subscribe to
your Members Section?
Alaska fishing jobs are fairly plentiful, but to land a job,
it takes a lot more than just getting a list of addresses and
phone numbers. It takes having in-depth industry
knowledge and a proven strategy. You need to understand the complexities
of the Alaska fishing industry and have the insider tips. One
of the worst things a person can do is to call Alaska fishing
companies
and
waste
their
time
asking a bunch of basic questions. You need to respect their
time. As with any job, you need to spend a little
time educating yourself about the industry. This will set you
apart
from most of the others looking for a job in the Alaska fishing
industry.
We will provide you with the necessary Alaska fishing industry
knowledge, a game plan on how to get the job that's right for
you, and proven
strategies
on how to maximize your earnings. Plus a lot more!
AlaskaJobFinder goes beyond the fishing industry. You'll find job postings from Alaska oil companies, wilderness lodges, cruise lines, airlines, and tour companies too.
What specifically do I get
with your
Members Services Section?
You get immediate full access to:
Featured
Jobs - Job postings from employers that need employees right
now! Many of these job postings are not advertised anywhere else.
List your resume and personal profile in our proprietary JobSeekers Database that employers can search to fill open positions.
Over 140
pages worth of up-to-date information on working in Alaska's
fishing industry. (including detailed descriptions of the work;
lots of insider tips on how to find the best jobs; worker interviews;
maps; town profiles; etc.)
Detailed
profiles of over 8,000 commercial fishing boat employers (including crab boats, salmon boats, longlining boats, and herring boats, etc)
Detailed
profiles of over 2,500 sports fishing charter boat employers
Detailed
profiles of over 100 onshore and offshore seafood processing employers
Not just fishing jobs! We have lots of job listings and detailed profiles of cruise lines, tour companies, adventure travel companies, fishing/wilderness lodges and other great employers in Alaska.
Learn about the pending Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline project that could employ thousands of people over many years.
Video clips showing you interviews and actual
footage of working in the fishing industry.
Lots of
photos, maps and graphs showing all aspects
of Alaska's fishing industry
Whether you are looking for a great summer job or employment
in the fall, winter or spring, AlaskaJobFinder can help you
find the Alaska job that is best suited for you.
Video Tour: Member's Section Overview Video
- Take a quick tour of what is included in the Member's Section
