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The Wildbirch Hotel - Director of Experiences

As the Director of Experience, you will be the ultimate curator of vibes at The Wildbirch Hotel—a newly reimagined and restored hotel in the heart of Anchorage. This role requires energy, creativity, and the ability to execute year-round experiences for guests and the local community.

You will activate physical spaces, build meaningful collaborations with local artists and adventurers, and document activations at the hotel to share with the world. You will also ideate and help shape the guest experience from check-in to check-out, ensuring every stay feels immersive, engaging, and unforgettable.

ESSENTIAL TRAITS FOR THE DIRECTOR OF EXPERIENCE

Must love connecting with people. You'll be supporting our adventure desk by knowing and recommending the best bars, best hikes, best food, best musicians, and best adventures—going beyond the standard tourist guides to uncover Anchorage's hidden gems.

CULTURALLY AWARE + CURIOUS

You should be deeply invested in local art, music, and culture, familiar with Anchorage's concert venues, local haunts, galleries, and makers. You'll identify and foster mutually beneficial collaborations with artists, entrepreneurs, and experience providers to create compelling guest activations.

OUTDOOR ENTHUSIAST

You should have a love for the Great Outdoors and an appreciation for the incredible adventures found in Anchorage and beyond. You'll help guests connect with the best nature experiences the region has to offer.

SKILLED EVENT/ACTIVATION ORGANIZER + PRODUCER

You should love organizing and producing events—from large-scale parties to intimate gatherings. You'll take the lead on executing property activities, curating seasonal town activations, and crafting weekly programming for the hotel's restaurant and brewery.

HIGHLY ORGANIZED + ABILITY TO MANAGE BUDGETS

You must understand how to estimate costs and potential benefits of activations. Your ability to plan and execute events within budget parameters will be critical.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS + ADVENTURE CURATION

You'll play a key role in curating community partnerships and spearheading curated adventure itineraries and neighborhood guides to help guests explore Anchorage like a local.

TEAM PLAYER

Being the chief place-maker is a big role, requiring excellent communication, cooperation skills, and personal motivation.

SAMPLE WORK DELIVERABLES

• Quarterly Experience/Event Plan and Budget
• Seasonal Activation Calendar, with new content and programming rolled out monthly
• Curated Adventure Itineraries and Neighborhood Guides in partnership with local businesses
• Collaboration with PR firms to spearhead creative programming
• Successful execution of hotel events and activations

PERFORMANCE METRICS

• Positive guest feedback and “experience” mentions in reviews
• Increase in guest and local community participation in hotel events
• Successfully executing events within budget

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Experience & Background

Knowledge of hospitality, travel, event planning, branding, local culture, and the outdoor industry is a plus.

Skills & Abilities

• Creativity and vision to shape compelling guest experiences.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and remain calm under pressure.

Technical Skills

Familiarity with creative tools like Canva.

Travel Required

Occasional travel for promotion and sales.

COMPENSATION

Salary range: $75,000 - $80,000

If you have a passion for people, places, and experiences, and love creating memorable moments, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!