Two main harvests a year
Pacific cod in winter (Jan–Mar) and wild sockeye in summer (Jun–Aug). Come up for one season or both.
Seasonal Crew · Homer, Alaska
Work the season
on the Homer Spit.
We hire crews for two main harvests a year — Pacific cod in winter (Jan–Mar) and wild sockeye in summer (Jun–Aug). Most people come on for a few hard weeks, offloading boats and running the processing line when Cook Inlet is at full tilt. It’s real work in a place most people only ever see in photos. Looking for something year-round instead? See our long-term roles.
Most summers blur together. Nobody forgets the one they worked in Alaska.
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What you get
Pay from $20/hour
Seasonal processing starts at $20/hr, with higher rates for experience and role. Busy runs mean long hours and overtime; weekly hours aren’t guaranteed.
Real Alaska
Homer, Alaska at the peak of the run. If you’re a student or just looking to get away and work, there’s nothing else like it.
Room to stay on
Dependable hands can move into longer-term and year-round roles.
Pay and specifics are confirmed per role and season when we follow up. Tell us a bit about yourself below and we’ll be in touch.
The Work
Long days, cold fish, good crew
When a boat calls in, the whole crew moves — offloading holds of cod, sockeye, or halibut, then straight onto the line to grade, cut, and pack. The days are long and the work is physical. If you show up ready to work, you’ll fit right in.
Who We’re Looking For
Ready to work
No experience needed for many spots — just reliability, a good attitude, and a willingness to work on your feet in cold, wet conditions. Experienced processors and knife hands are especially welcome.
Work authorization: U.S. workers preferred. Canadians need a valid U.S. work visa; dual citizens are all set. Not sure where you stand? Ask us in the form.
Cold, wet, and physical — this is what "the work is real" looks like.
FAQ
Questions About the Job
How much does it pay?
Seasonal processing starts at $20/hour, with higher rates for experience and role. Busy runs mean long hours and overtime; weekly hours aren’t guaranteed.
Do I need experience?
No experience is needed for many spots — just reliability, a good attitude, and a willingness to work on your feet in cold, wet conditions. Experienced processors and knife hands are especially welcome.
Is housing provided?
Housing isn’t included. Location, timing, and any role-specific logistics are worked out directly with selected applicants before an offer.
When are the two seasons?
Pacific cod runs January through March, and wild sockeye runs June through August. Come up for one season or both.
Can I work just one season, or do I need to commit longer?
Most people come on for a few hard weeks during one run. If you want something longer-term, see our long-term roles.
Do I need to be a U.S. citizen?
U.S. workers are preferred. Canadians need a valid U.S. work visa; dual citizens are all set. Not sure where you stand? Ask us in the form.
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Tell us about you
Fill this out and attach a resume if you have one. It goes straight to our team — we’ll be in touch about the season.