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Our mission at River’s Edge Resort is to provide a satisfying and memorable Fairbanks experience for guests as they utilize our outstanding facilities and guest services. Furthermore, we want to create value for our guests, team members, and stakeholders.
River’s Edge Resort consists of a 157-site RV Park, 86 private cottages along with 8 Jr. suites, a full-service restaurant (Chena's Alaskan Grill) and deck overlooking the Chena River, a 2,000 sq. ft. banquet hall (Miner's Cafe) where breakfast is featured each morning, lobby, and gift shop.
The result is a distinctive 15-acre landscaped riverfront property that is unique not only to Fairbanks but to Alaska.
River’s Edge Resort operates during the summer season, catering to leisure travelers and participants in corporate, governmental, association, or event-oriented retreats, conventions, or meetings.
We offer wages that are above the average competitive rates for experienced service-oriented professionals in the hospitality industry. We encourage team members wishing to pursue a career in this industry to stay on with us throughout the season. Opportunities for promotion exist in our various departments. We consider our team members as the greatest single asset in maintaining River’s Edge Resort as a successful business.
For more information about the employment opportunities we offer, click below:
General Employment Information
Seasons:
Summer season is from May through September. Training for new summer hires begins during the slow season start-up in early May.
Uniforms/Grooming:
Uniforms are required for all positions. Team members will be required to provide portions of those uniforms. All team members must maintain a professional well-groomed appearance. This policy is adhered to at all times.
Housing:
The Fairbanks rental market offers an abundance of options at affordable rates. One- and two-bedroom furnished or unfurnished apartments can be leases or rented on a month-to-month basis for $800 to $1200 per month. Utility costs are minimal during the summer months, although they can add an additional $100 to the monthly rent during the winter. See classified ads online at www.newsminer.com.
Activities:
River’s Edge is located just two hours from Denali National Park, where activities such as camping, hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing, river rafting, and horseback riding are available. The more adventurous person will enjoy road trips to the Arctic Circle or boating trips on the many river systems in the region.