Wilderness Outfitting Assistant - Backcountry Guest Services

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

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.