Summer 2026 Crossing Guards - EASY APPLY! ($25-$30/hour DOE)

*Perfect for locals, visiting family, and college students home for the summer seeking short-term employment!*

Juneau Welcome Guards support public safety and hospitality in the heart of Downtown Juneau during our busy season. This position will ensure the safe and orderly movement of pedestrians and vehicles at assigned downtown crosswalks and requires being alert, professional, courteous, and capable of sustained outdoor physical activity.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Kindly control pedestrian flow using STOP paddles, a whistle, hand gestures, and voice commands.


• Maintain continuous situational awareness of multiple traffic flows and pedestrians, including those with mobility aids, children, and tourists unfamiliar with crosswalk protocols.


• Wear assigned gear and use a 2-way radio to maintain communication with the team.


• Be punctual for all assigned shifts. If this is not something you can commit to doing, please DO NOT apply.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES 

• Safety-Oriented: Demonstrates sound judgment and constant vigilance.


• Hospitality-Focused: Approaches all interactions with warmth, professionalism, and respect.


• Situational Awareness: Maintains awareness of multiple environmental cues simultaneously.


• Reliability: Arrives on time, prepared for all weather, and maintains consistent attendance.


• Communication: Uses clear and respectful verbal and nonverbal communication with the public and team.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires continuous outdoor activity in a marine climate, including rain, wind, and variable temperatures.

• Mobility and Reflexes: Requires rapid response to changing traffic conditions and emergency situations.


• Standing and Walking: Must remain on foot and attentive for shifts of up to 4–8 hours without extended breaks.


• Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift and transport up to 35 lbs. (e.g., safety cones, signage).


• Vision and Hearing: Must possess sufficient visual and auditory acuity to assess traffic flow and quickly respond to environmental cues, verbal input from pedestrians and drivers, and rapidly changing conditions.


• Cognitive and Emotional Stamina: Must remain calm, attentive, and decisive under stress or confrontation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION DESIGNATION

Due to the safety-sensitive and physically demanding nature of this position, all listed physical and cognitive functions are considered essential job functions.  Reasonable accommodations cannot be provided where such accommodations would fundamentally alter the essential functions or compromise public safety.  Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title I, 42 U.S.C. § 12111(8), the employer has determined that the ability to perform continuous outdoor physical activity, maintain situational awareness, and exercise independent judgment under dynamic conditions are bona fide occupational qualifications (BFOQs) for this position.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Age: 18 years old


• Preferred prior experience in Tour Operations, Security, Hospitality, Transportation, or Public Safety.


• Must successfully pass a background check, pre-employment drug test, and reference verification.

TOTAL REWARDS 

Successful candidates can expect competitive pay ($25-30/hour DOE), paid training, staff development, free downtown parking, perfect attendance bonuses, spot awards, and a chance to make a difference in Juneau! Additionally, all Juneau Welcome Guards will be provided with access to the Alaska Department of Transportation's Public Facilities Flagger Training Class before beginning their initial shifts. Successful completion is required before starting work to ensure staff are well-versed in all required safety measures and procedural protocols.

TO APPLY
Just complete our online application and share three professional references; resume not required.