Wilderness Outfitting Assistant

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

Job Overview

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.

Special Benefits

End of season bonus.

Subsidized housing available.

Free access to canoes and outfitting gear.

Four day work week.

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to commit to at least 10 weeks of employment between May 1 and Oct. 1.  
• 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.