Employment at The River Company

Thanks for reaching out to us about employment at The River Company.

View the open positions below. We recommend sending a letter of interest, resume and a few photographs that we can use to get to know you. I would put emphasis on your letter of interest, to let us know why you would be a good guide.

Available Positions Below

River Guide

The River Company is looking for a few amazing river guides to work day trips on the Upper Main Salmon River. We are located in beautiful Stanley, Idaho. We work together, play together, and are a family for three to four months a summer. We strive to hire outstanding people recognizing that guides are the most important factor in providing the excellent river trips that The River Company is known for.

Good guides are social creatures. We can teach you how to run a boat. We can't teach you how to calm a frightened mother and child, understand how to handle unique groups with style, or just be plain fun. We look for guides who can engage strangers, can make nervous families laugh, and who can enable people to let go and enjoy the beauty of a day messing around in boats. Good guides understand the value of a job that allows them to be on a river every day. Good guides are humbled by rivers, draw energy from them, and share it with lucky people that for the most part have never floated them before.

Responsibilities

• Row and paddle rafts down the Upper Main Salmon
• Help our chef with our fully catered meals
• Educate our guests about the natural and social histories of the Salmon River Canyon, Anadromous Fish, and the Stanley area

Requirements:

• Graduates of our Swiftwater Rescue Course
• Hands down we are looking for people with superb people skills who can engage others and know how to have fun
• Ability to work with small children and teens
• Strong work ethic
• Honesty and Respect
• Physical ability and stamina
• Excellent communication skills
• Non-smoker
• Current First Aid and CPR
• Applicants with a current CDL will receive priority in the hiring process

To apply, please submit a letter of interest

Fly-fishing and Raft Guide Position

The River Company is looking for a float-fishing and whitewater raft guide. In this position you will guide clients down class II-III whitewater on the Upper Main Salmon near Stanley, Idaho in the beautiful Sawtooth Mountains. This position includes guiding regular whitewater trips as well as float fly-fishing trips with two clients per raft with specialized fishing frames. Clients may be novice or experienced. We fish mostly for Westslope Cutthroat and Rainbow trout. All trips are day trips, no overnights.

• Fly-fishing instruction experience required
• Rowing experience preferred. Will train on paddle boat guiding
• Swiftwater rescue training required.
• Knowledge of river etiquette and wildlife are essential
• Must have excellent customer service skills, good work ethic, a team-player mentality and a can-do attitude with a willingness to learn

We recommend sending a letter of interest, resume and a few photographs that we can use to get to know you. I would put emphasis on your letter of interest, to let us know why you would be a good guide.

River Company Photographer

Position Overview:

The River Company is seeking a photographer to capture high-quality images of all rafting trips during designated daily time periods. This is a seasonal summer position photographing rafts on the Salmon River in Stanley, Idaho.

This position is ideal for a student or someone who has a seasonal winter job, or a school year type of job for the rest of the year. This job is a good fit for people who love being outside and can prepare for and handle the elements. This is an entry level position, though basic photography and computer skills are helpful.

The photographer must be available for photo sessions between 9:45 AM and 2:30 PM from June 17th through September 2nd, when the Upper Main Salmon closes for the rafting season.

Responsibilities:

• Capture photos of all rafts during the designated time periods.
• Edit photos using company-provided equipment and software.
• Ensure photo quality meets standards to facilitate sales to guests.
• Work with the outfitter to improve photo quality if needed.

Equipment & Materials Provided:

• The River Company will supply all photography equipment and a computer for editing.
• The outfitter will provide necessary USB drives for image distribution.

Compensation & Expectations:

• Compensation DOE
• Please note that this position requires availability every day throughout the duration of the season.

If you're passionate about outdoor photography and capturing action-packed river adventures, we encourage you to apply!

Chef/Cook

• Position Title: Cook

• Location: Stanley, Idaho

• Time Frame: Seasonal/Mid June to Mid August

Summary

Spend the summer in beautiful Stanley, Idaho working for The River Company. Primary duties of the cook are to prepare a hot lunch in the morning for full-day rafting trips, including prep of salads and sides, poultry main dishes and desserts. Lunch is then delivered, set up and served at our riverside lunch camp. Clean-up required upon return to headquarters.

Other Responsibilities Include:

• Help with menu planning
• Place weekly food orders
• Keep prep kitchen and lunch camp areas clean and organized

Requirements:

• Must be available daily from June 15th to Aug. 31st (hours vary but are typically from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.)
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Need to know how to manage vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free food and can cater to any guests that have food allergies.
• Must be able to prep & serve from 10-50 people.
• Must be able to work in indoor and outdoor environments, including in inclement weather.
• Must be an outdoorsy people person who can interact positively with guides and guests.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Compensation is based on knowledge and experience as well as group size. Typically between $85-$125/day.
• Housing is available.
• Enjoy hiking, mountain biking, beach time, rafting, kayaking, paddleboarding, hot springs, ghost towns and more in your downtime.

Successful applicants will be able to maintain flexibility with their schedule and be creative in the kitchen. Previous food handling experience preferred. You need to be a service-oriented person. This is a family atmosphere where we live and work together and often spend our off time hanging out together. It is important that you are a flexible type of person who gets along with others.

To apply, please submit a letter of interest