Communications Center Operator - Kuukpik

Kuukpik Corporation • Prudhoe Bay, AK

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a seasonal position with employment occurring throughout the 2026 Nuiqsut whaling season. The role involves working 12 hours per day, seven days per week, starting around August 25th, with an initial day for orientation and training. The typical duration of the whaling season is approximately two weeks, but can be extended due to weather or other factors. The position is based at Hilcorp’s Endicott Operations Center, and travel between Deadhorse and home will be paid. Transportation between Prudhoe Bay/Deadhorse and Endicott will be provided, along with a vehicle for use on the job in Deadhorse.

Requirements

• Fluency in speaking Inupiaq and English
• Ability to effectively communicate with Nuiqsut whaling crews, family members of Nuiqsut whaling crews, Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission representatives, Hilcorp representatives, and other similar individuals and entities involved with 2026 Nuiqsut whaling activities
• Working knowledge of how Nuiqsut whaling is conducted
• Understanding of Nuiqsut subsistence whaling importance for Nuiqsut and the North Slope communities

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience in whaling activities and communications center activities preferred
• Nuiqsut resident preference

Responsibilities

• Be available by phone or radio contact to assist and provide information to Nuiqsut whaling crews while on duty.
• Obtain current weather forecasts via the Internet and similar sources for the Nuiqsut/Cross Island/Deadhorse area.
• Provide weather information to Nuiqsut whaling crews and others traveling between Nuiqsut, Oliktok, West Dock, Endicott, and/or Cross Island.
• Work with the 2026 Nuiqsut Expediter to arrange for pick-up and delivery of personnel, goods, materials, equipment, and supplies from various locations.
• Keep a record of key whaling activities (e.g., which crews are leaving Nuiqsut to travel to Oliktok/West Dock/Cross Island, how many people are on board boats traveling between various areas, which crews are out scouting for whales, which crews have struck and landed whales, what time whales were harvested, etc.).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed