Join Us at the Top of the World!
Toolik Field Station (TFS) isn’t just a workplace—it’s an adventure. Located 360 miles north of Fairbanks along the Dalton Highway, TFS is a world-renowned hub for Arctic research that operates year-round. Each year, we welcome more than 400 scientists, students, and staff from around the globe, with the station community ranging anywhere from 3 to 150 people at a time.
As the TFS Camp Supervisor, you’ll be at the heart of it all—leading daily operations, supporting a talented team, and ensuring researchers have what they need to thrive in one of the most unique and challenging environments on Earth. This is a rare opportunity to combine leadership, hospitality, and adventure in the Arctic.
Do you thrive in challenging environments, enjoy supporting others, and want to make a real impact in the world of research? We’re seeking someone with a unique mix of leadership, people skills, and resilience to help manage operations at our remote field station.
Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:
-Leadership & People Skills – You’re comfortable supervising teams, bringing out the best in others, and communicating effectively with a wide range of personalities.
-Human Resources Knowledge – You understand HR processes and can handle the planning, scheduling, and coordination that keep operations running smoothly.
-Operational Experience – Whether it’s remote station logistics, scientific fieldwork, or managing resources in extreme environments, you can adapt and plan ahead.
-Tech & Organization – You’re skilled with computer business applications and can juggle multiple priorities with confidence.
-Customer Service Mindset – You enjoy working with researchers, even under tight deadlines and high-pressure situations, and bring a hospitality approach to the work.
-Resilience & Adaptability – From harsh weather to long hours, you can handle the realities of Arctic fieldwork while staying positive and focused.
-Driving Skills – You’re prepared to drive solo for long distances (sometimes 9+ hours) in all types of road and weather conditions.
This isn’t just a job—it’s an adventure. If you’re excited by the idea of leading operations in a unique environment, supporting groundbreaking scientific research, and living in one of the most remote and beautiful places on Earth, we’d love to hear from you.
You’ll bring a mix of education and hands-on experience. Ideally, you have a bachelor’s degree and several years of progressive responsibility managing operations in a remote field station, wilderness resort, or something similar. You’ve spent at least two years running a station (or equivalent) and five years leading teams—supervising 10 or more employees at a time. Just as important, you have strong interpersonal skills, a customer-service mindset, and the ability to lead and collaborate in a team-focused environment.
Minimum Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, you’ll need a bachelor’s degree and at least four years of progressively responsible experience in a related field—or an equivalent mix of training and experience that demonstrates your ability to do the job. A valid driver’s license and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria is also required
Preferred Qualifications
If you have a master’s degree in natural science, hospitality, or business administration, that’s a plus. Wilderness First Responder, EMT, or first aid certifications are also highly valued.
Position Details:
This position is located on the Troth Yeddah campus in Fairbanks, and flexible on-site/hybrid work arrangements may be considered in accordance with UA regulations. This is a full-time, term funded, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and a full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental, and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 80, based on education and experience.
**This position will be on contract for 9 months out of the 12 months. Contract dates will be February through September (21 pay periods). Off contract November through January (6 pay periods).**
Application review will begin on Monday, October 20, 2025. To ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55PM Alaska Time on Sunday, October 19, 2025. This recruitment will remain open until filled.
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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Ruth Dinardi, IAB HR Manager, at uaf-iab-hr@alaska.edu or 907 474 6466.
*Driving duties are a must. Candidate must have a motor vehicle (good standing) record.
*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University’s discretion.
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.
The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.
The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
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