Wilderness Outfitting Assistant

Awesome work environment, flexible work schedule, Competetive wages, Access to high quality backpacking equipment and ultralight kevlar canoes.

Job Overview

Work on the edge of the BWCAW in a close-knit community passionate about wilderness adventure. 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.
• Safely drive shuttles to wilderness entry points.
• Accurately handle customer payments.
• Clean and turnover bunkhouse.
• Provide general shop and grounds maintenance and upkeep.
• 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.

Special Benefits

Free access to high quality backpacking equipment and ultralight Kevlar canoes.