Wilderness Outfitting Assistant

Work on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Ely, Minnesota. Be part of a modern outfitting operation and our close-knit, inclusive community dedicated to creating life-changing wilderness experiences for guests while protecting the Wilderness for future generations. This position is a great introduction to the Boundary Waters and the logistics of backcountry canoe tripping.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and efficiently clean, organize, and store canoes and outfitting equipment.
• Provide guest orientations and skills training.
• Assist guests with securing canoe rentals to their vehicles.
• Clean and turnover bunkhouses.
• Provide general shop and grounds maintenance and upkeep.
• Safely drive shuttles to wilderness entry points.
• Accurately handle customer payments.
• Maintain the highest level of friendly and professional guest services.

Qualifications

• Ability to commit to at least 10 weeks of employment between May 1 and Oct. 1.
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently.
• Completion of two years of college credit or equivalent experience preferred.
• Ability to work weekends.
• Ability to lift and move 42 to 55 pound canoes and equipment regularly, and boats weighing up to 85 pounds occasionally.
• Desire to learn more about wilderness tripping.
• Genuine interest in wilderness adventure, and helping our guests have successful wilderness experiences.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay.
• Potential subsidized housing in Ely, Minnesota, just outside of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, the most visited Wilderness area in the country.
• Access to canoes and gear on days off.
• Abundant recreational opportunities in the Boundary Waters and Superior National Forest including day and overnight canoe trips, fishing, hiking, backpacking and stand up paddle boarding.
• Opportunity to work in a close-knit community dedicated to creating life-changing wilderness experiences for its guests while protecting the wilderness for future generations.