Camp Host at Fall Lake

ExplorUS; Ely (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Camp Host in the breathtaking wilderness of Minnesota. This unique role offers outdoor enthusiasts the chance to enhance visitors' experiences while preserving the beauty of nature. You'll engage with the public, maintain facilities, and ensure a welcoming environment in one of the country's most cherished natural areas. If you are passionate about outdoor recreation and customer service, this position is perfect for you. Embrace the opportunity to work in a stunning location while making a positive impact on visitors' experiences!

Benefits

Health Benefits

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills and enjoys public interaction.
• Basic manual labor abilities and willingness to clean facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and educate visitors on rules.
• Maintain cleanliness of facilities and grounds, including restrooms.
• Register campers and handle fee collection and recordkeeping.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Basic Manual Labor

Recordkeeping

Job description

Title: Camp Host
Reports To: General Manager
Department: Operations

Outdoor Recreation Hospitality LLC, dba Superiorr – Kaw i shiwi - Working for the Superior National Forest in the Kawishiwi District offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in the stunning wilderness of Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy working with our 2025 team which provides a chance to help preserve and share the beauty of one of the country’s most cherished natural areas.

Summary: The Campground Host position is frequently filled by two people but may be an individual role in certain locations. The primary objective is to provide a quality recreational experience for visitors within areas operated by the Company. The Campground Host will implement nearly all operational tasks required within their assigned campground or area.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates courteousness and displays a helpful attitude to all visitors; provides excellent customer service by educating the public on the rules and regulations of the recreation area.
• Performs certain administrative tasks, including basic recordkeeping and fee collection.
• Maintains facilities and grounds, including cleaning, sanitizing and stocking of restrooms, emptying trash containers and replacing the liners, cleaning roadways and trails, cleaning campsites, picnic tables, fire rings, grills, and disposing of ashes.
• Rakes and grooms sites and public areas, maintains a litter-free facility, picks up micro-trash such as bottle caps and cigarette butts, maintains outlying areas such as trails, outposts, and rental cabins.
• Maintains a good working relationship with fellow employees, governmental agency representatives, and the visiting public.
• Registers campers, collects fees, and sells certain retail items such as firewood, ice, and concession goods.
• Processes revenues and fee collection data using Company approved forms and procedures.
• Familiar with local points of interest, nearby facilities, and local rules and regulations.
• Reports problems and any unsafe or hazardous conditions as they are discovered.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong customer service skills; enjoys working in an environment of extensive public contact.
• Basic manual labor abilities, including an ability and willingness to clean and sanitize facilities with a variety of cleaning agents and chemicals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic recordkeeping experience, including money handling.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and be able to learn quickly and follow instructions accurately.
• Willing to work a flexible work schedule, including regular evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Able to lift 20 pounds on a frequent basis.
• The ability to move safely over rough and uneven terrain.
• The ability to work in extreme weather.
• Able to tow own RV (where applicable) in and out of campgrounds in emergency situations.

Wage: $11.13/hour

Benefits: Eligible employees are offered health benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.