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Nearshore staffing for Alaska companies

Nearshore staffing in Alaska

We help companies in Anchorage hire vetted, English-speaking professionals from Latin America. Anchorage runs on Alaska Time, so a 9 to 5 day there shares 2 to 6 working hours with the region's main talent hubs, most of all with Mexico City.

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Cities we serve

Hiring in Anchorage

  • Anchorage, AK

    Time zone: Alaska Time

    Anchorage is Alaska's business center. Oil and gas, aviation and air cargo, military installations, healthcare, government and Alaska Native corporations all have a strong presence, along with the construction, tourism and logistics firms that support them. Recruiting experienced office and technical staff to Alaska has always been hard, and relocation is a big ask.

    Time zones are the first question, so here's the honest answer. Latin America is ahead of Anchorage. Northwest Mexico is about one hour ahead all year. Central Mexico and Central America are two to three hours ahead depending on the season, and Colombia and Peru are three to four.

    Making the hours work

    • Northwest Mexico keeps nearly the same day as Anchorage, so overlap is close to complete.
    • Central Mexico and Central America can cover most of your day if the hire starts a little later than usual, which many are glad to do.
    • A head start can help. A teammate who logs on before you do can answer Lower 48 vendors and customers before your office opens.
    See Anchorage in the time-zone picker

    Workday overlap

    • Mexico City5 h
    • Bogotá4 h
    • San José5 h
    • Buenos Aires2 h
    • São Paulo2 h

    Industries and the roles they hire

    • Oil, gas and energy servicesEngineering document controllers, Procurement and contracts assistants, Project accountants, Drafting and CAD support
    • Aviation and air cargoTechnical records clerks, Cargo and freight coordinators, Customer service representatives, Billing specialists
    • HealthcareMedical billing and coding, Prior authorization specialists, Patient scheduling, Credentialing coordinators
    • Construction and professional servicesEstimating assistants, Project coordinators, Bookkeepers and staff accountants, Executive assistants

    Countries we suggest

    Mexico, Costa Rica and El Salvador

Hours of a 9 to 5 day shared with each hub, shown for mid-January; updates to today's clocks in your browser.

Talent that works your hours

Where Alaska companies hire from

The countries we suggest for cities in Alaska, compared with Alaska Time in winter and summer.

  • Mexico

    Its northwest is about one hour ahead of Anchorage year-round, and the country offers the deepest talent pool overall.

    3 hours ahead (winter), 2 hours ahead (summer)

  • Costa Rica

    Two to three hours ahead, with experienced back-office and support professionals used to serving U.S. clients.

    3 hours ahead (winter), 2 hours ahead (summer)

  • El Salvador

    On the same clock as Costa Rica, with a growing English-speaking workforce in customer support and administration.

    3 hours ahead (winter), 2 hours ahead (summer)

Questions from Alaska companies

How much will our workdays overlap?

With northwest Mexico, nearly completely. With central Mexico or Central America, most of your day is covered when the hire starts a bit later. We'll lay out the exact hours for your role before you choose anyone.

Is it hard to find people willing to work Alaska hours?

Shifting a schedule by an hour or two is a normal request, and many candidates are comfortable with it. We confirm the schedule with every candidate up front so there are no surprises.

Is there any obligation before we find someone?

No obligation until we match you with the perfect candidate and you hire them.

Can a remote hire support field or project teams?

Yes, for document control, procurement, scheduling, accounting and reporting. Field work itself stays local, and we'll help you separate the two.

Do they ever need to come to Alaska?

Not usually. Our candidates work fully remote. If you'd like an occasional on-site visit, raise it early and we'll discuss what's practical.

Grow your Alaska team for less

Tell us about the role. We'll come back with a plan, a timeline and vetted candidates.

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