Wilderness Outfitting Assistant

Ely Outfitting Company; Ely (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ely Outfitting Company in Ely, Minnesota, invites you to join a modern outfitting operation at the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. This seasonal role introduces guests to wilderness logistics and backcountry canoe trips while contributing to a welcoming, safety‑minded team.

You will help clean and organize equipment, provide guest orientations, assist with canoe rentals, maintain bunkhouses, drive shuttles, handle payments, and uphold exceptional guest services.

Qualifications

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

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.

Job description

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...