Wilderness Outfitting Assistant

Conservation Maven; Minnesota; On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Optional housing

Job summary

Ely Outfitting Company in Ely, Minnesota, seeks a Wilderness Outfitting Assistant for a temporary season. You will clean and organize canoes and gear, teach guests basic skills, help arrange rentals to vehicles, and maintain bunkhouses. You’ll drive shuttles, handle payments, and deliver friendly, professional service.

Ideal candidates commit to 10 weeks (May–Oct), work weekends, and enjoy wilderness adventures. Optional housing is available near the Boundary Waters area.

Qualifications

• Commit to at least 10 weeks 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 42–55 lb canoes/equipment regularly; boats up to 85 lb occasionally.

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.

Skills

Customer service

Independence

Weekend availability

Physical fitness

Education

Two years of college credit or equivalent experience

Job description

### Wilderness Outfitting AssistantSave JobEly Outfitting CompanyEly,Minnesota| | || --- | --- || Job Type | Temporary || Salary | Competitive pay + end of summer bonus || Benefits | Optional housing available || Min. Experience | 0 - 1 year |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.How To ApplyOnline application:https://elyoutfittingcompany.com/jobs/When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.