Canoe Outfitter and Lodge Job Listings
Every year canoe outfitters and lodges around the BWCA are looking for staff to work a variety of jobs during the canoeing season. This is your opportunity to have a unique work experience in a great region of the country.
These jobs are offered by private businesses or organizations in and around the BWCA/Canoe Camping Regions. Please contact the specific outfitter or lodge about the work offered.
Do not contact bwca.com about these jobs. Any arrangement, or lack there of, between you and the business or organization listing the jobs below is between you and the business/organization.
Ely Outfitting Company, Ely, MN
Seeking Quality Folks who Love the Boundary Waters for Seasonal and Year Round Positions.
Job descriptions and convenient online job application are at www.ElyOutfittingCompany.com/jobs.
Available positions include a full-time, year-round Outfitting Shop Manager, and the following seasonal positions: Gear Manager, Food Manager, and Outfitting Shop Manager (Seasonal).
Packsack Canoe Trips & Log Cabins, Ely, MN
PART TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY AT ELY OUTFITTER
House Keeping and Outfitting Assistant.
Get to know us:
Packsack Canoe Trips & Log Cabins is a small (and fun!) family owned resort and BWCA Outfitting business that has three lakeside cabins and a lodge/bunkhouse on the property. We are located on Fall Lake in Winton, MN which is about 3 miles east of Ely. The business has been in the family since 2000. The 2nd generation has owned the business for five seasons now with the assistance from the 1st generation. Besides cabin rentals, we also provide full and partial canoe outfitting services including boats and motors for Boundary Wates travelers.
Summary of Position:
Maintaining clean, sanitary and safe standards in lodge/bunkhouse and cabins. Lodge/bunkhouse duties are daily and cabins are usually weekly (or whenever guests check-out).
Assistance with preparing and organizing outfitting for groups. Including but not limited to, packing of meals and equipment for groups of campers.
Qualifications:
• Must have a valid Drivers License.
• Must be willing to approach and greet public.
• Must be willing to participate in continuous learning and training.
• Able to lift or carry 50 lbs a plus.
What can we offer you for all of your hard work?
• Hourly wage based on experience.
• Free and/or discounted rates on equipment and watercrafts for your personal use during employment.
• A WONDERFUL summer experience!!
If this opportunity interests you, please email us your information and/or any questions you have.
We look forward to meeting you!
-Nick and Danielle 218-365-3788 nick-danielle@packsackcanoetrips.com
Seagull Canoe Outfitters & Cabins, Gunflint Trail/Grand Marais, MN
Seagull Canoe Outfitters on Seagull Lake is hiring now for the 2021 season. If you like the outdoors and want to spend a summer working on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in NE MN, this is for you! Your free time can be spent in a canoe fishing, paddling, camping, hiking and enjoying the Northwoods from Seagull Lake. We have on site housing available and you can walk to work. Our staff work 40 hours/week and occasionally will work overtime. Our canoes and camping equipment are available to you free of charge on your time off.
Seagull Canoe Outfitters & Cabins are located on Seagull Lake on the end of the Gunflint Trail in NE MN. We are a Boundary Waters & Quetico Park canoe outfitter. We also have rental cabins on Seagull and Saganaga Lakes.
Please visit our employment page at https://www.seagulloutfitters.com/employment/ for more information or give us a call at 218-388-2216.
Sawtooth Outfitters, Tofte, MN
We are seeking energetic, self motivated individuals who share our passion for the outdoors and would like to share that passion with others to help our company continue to succeed and grow. Someone with retail/customer service experience in the outdoor gear industry and is interested in learning about the latest products and services related to what our company offers. We are also looking for someone that already knows or really wants to learn about all of the great recreational opportunities this part of northeast Minnesota has to offer.
Job Description – Primary responsibilities: running a computerized register, answering questions about our products and services, checking in /stocking/ organizing inventory, taking reservations for rentals/tours, running shuttles, helping to keep shop and rental equipment clean/serviced.
Competitive wage, employee discounts, flexible hours, use of rental equipment.
Part and Full time seasonal positions available
Contact Sarah or Jeff at 218-663-7643 or info@sawtoothoutfitters.com
LaTourell's Moose Lake Outfitters, Ely, MN
La Tourell's Resort and Outfitters in Ely, MN is now hiring staff for resort and outfitting positions. We’re looking for energetic and detail oriented individuals who are prepared to work hard to provide the level of customer service our guests have come to expect while enjoying the beautiful setting here on the shores of Moose Lake northeast of Ely.
Please contact us at the information below if you're interested in joining our team and we’ll be glad to supply you with an employment application.
La Tourell's Resort & Outfitters
PO Box 239
Ely, MN 55731
218-365-4531
info@fishbwca.com
www.latourells.com
Gunflint Northwoods Outfitters, Gunflint Trail/Grand Marais, MN
Gunflint Lodge and Outfitters
Gunflint Trail
Located 45 miles up the Gunflint Trail, Gunflint Lodge and Outfitters offers vacations and canoe trips for families, individuals, youth groups, couples.
Join the premier wilderness lodge in Minnesota and live, work, and play in the Minnesota Northwoods, just steps away from the Boundary Waters and Superior National Forest. At Gunflint Lodge & Outfitters you will provide excellent service and quality to our guests and interact with people who enjoy hospitality and luxury and who love the outdoors!
Over the years our guests have come to expect a friendly and helpful staff. They come to have a relaxed vacation and we’re dependent upon our team to see that they have the best time possible. Often this means a little extra work, or time, to help a guest but we feel it’s worth it and you should too!
Perhaps the two most important qualities we look for in our team are a cheerful attitude and the willingness to go the extra mile. The schedules are set for 40 hours per week with two consecutive days off. Although you may be hired for a specific position, there are times when you may be called upon to fulfill other job duties. In a resort atmosphere we all pitch in wherever necessary to get the job done. With that in mind, we are looking for applicants who are extremely flexible and like a variety of work.
Pay varies depending on the position being filled, and the previous experience a new employee has. Recreational equipment is available for use at a minimal charge. However, all of our facilities and equipment are for guests’ use first.
complete our application found at www.gunflint.com in the general info section.
Cliff Wold's Outfitting Co., Ely, MN
Seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our outfitting staff. Experience in the Boundary Waters is desirable, but not a requirement. The ideal candidate is eager to share their passion for the outdoors and help provide our campers with the best wilderness experience possible.
If you are interested in spending a summer in Ely, working in a fun and rewarding environment, please email info@cliffwolds.com or call (218) 365-3267 for more information.
Cliff Wold’s Outfitting Co.
1731 East Sheridan Street
Ely, MN 55731
www.cliffwolds.com
Voyageur Canoe Outfitters , Gunflint Trail / Grand Marais, MN
Voyageur Canoe Outfitters is looking for 8-10 individuals who will be a part of the Voyageur Crew for the summer of 2021. We are adjacent to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and surrounded by the Superior National Forest. Our Crew must appreciate and enjoy the natural surroundings and should enjoy the recreational opportunities it provides. If you can see yourself paddling a canoe, hiking a trail or camping out beneath the stars on your days off then Voyageur is the place for you. Our Crew is able to use our canoes and camping equipment at no charge during their employment. We try to arrange your schedule so you are done by 4pm on the day before your day off and so you don’t start until 11am the day after, allowing you to spend two nights camping out in the BWCA. This lets you to take full advantage of the one day off you receive each week. In addition to the love of wilderness our Crew members must love to make other people happy. We are part of our guests’ vacation and we want them to have a wonderful experience. In order to do that we need the help of hard-working, happy-go-lucky and enthusiastic crew members. We take pride in offering a one of a kind outfitting experience and we along with our crew must be willing to go the extra mile whether it means starting the day early, working through lunch or staying long after closing hours.
We ask our Crew members to commit to a minimum of a ten week contract period and prefer a twelve week contract. We get ready for the season in April and as year round residents of the Gunflint Trail we are open until people quit paddling. We like to have our Crew here during the busier months of the summer beginning at the end of May and into the first week of September. We do hire a few people to work earlier and to stay later in the season.
Our Crew members perform a number of different jobs throughout the season based upon their abilities and interests. Everyone participates in the cleaning of bunks, cabins and outfitting gear. Most are trained in the store and office to assist on the cash register and help guests. Some Crew will transport guests via towboat or vehicles, others will work lakefront and may even pack food or equipment. There are a variety of other jobs and tasks including but not limited to yard work, waitress, recycling, meals and more. Bored is not something we hear from our Crew members.
If you would like to talk to past employees of Voyageur Canoe Outfitters then we can provide you with their information so you can learn more about life at Voyageur. An application is available online at https://voyageuroutfitters.com/voyageur-crew/ and you can email it to us at vco@voyageurcanoeoutfittters.com or mail it to us at Voyageur Canoe Outfitters, 189 Sag Lake Trail, Grand Marais, MN 55604. Feel free to call us with any questions you may have 218-388-2224.
We hope to hear from you for this upcoming season!
Spirit of the Wilderness Outfitter & Retail Store, Ely, MN
Now Hiring Full & Part Time 2021 Summer Staff Open May through Mid-October. During the summer our hours of operation are 6 am to 8 pm every day. Full time is considered 32-40 hours per week.
Spend your summer working and traveling in one of the top 10 world-class wilderness areas...Ely, MN on the edge of the BWCAW and Quetico Park. Spend your off-time canoeing, fishing, and hiking the wilderness. Use your customer service skills and positive attitude to introduce people to an experience of a lifetime. We are looking for positive, friendly and enthusiastic people.
Everyday tasks will vary. Duties may include:
• Packing equipment for complete or partial outfitted groups
• Retail sales (outdoor clothing, camping equipment, bait, & fishing tackle)
• Customer service helping guest at all stages of their canoe trip experience.
• Operate tow service & transportation for guests to & from entry points and regional airports (19 yrs. & older)
• General maintenance & cleaning of canoe, gear and bait system.
• You must be able to lift 40-70 pounds.
Hourly wages to be determined upon experience. In addition to hourly wages we offer: a positive and fun work environment, use of our gear and canoes to employees at no charge for shorter and longer trips, in-store discounts on bait, tackle, clothing and camping accessories, use of washer and dryer while working and more.
Please email Spirit of the Wilderness at info@elycanoetrips.com to request an application. Once we receive your application, we will give you a call to set up a time for an interview.
Hungry Jack Canoe Outfitters and Cabins, Gunflint Trail/Grand Marais, Mn
Hungry Jack Outfitters is looking for new staff members for summer of 2021! Live and work at the edge of the wilderness.
Fun place to be with time to enjoy it. You'll do a variety of tasks each day and learn about the area. Excellent compensation, hours and on site housing. Our staff is small so being able to work independantly and being a team player are both important. Knowledge of the BWCA and paddling are helpful but a good work ethic, a clean driving record and a good smile are more important. Email info@hjo.com or call 218-388-2275 to get more information and an application.
Tuscarora Lodge & Canoe Outfitters, Grand Marais, MN
Now Hiring for Summer 2021!
Summer Staff 2021 - Outfitting & Housekeeping Staff
Life on the edge of the BWCA can be a wonderful experience. If you would enjoy a summer of hard work in a unique community with the benefits of living in the Northwoods, request an employment application from info@tuscaroracanoe.com or call 218-388-2221.
Please find a full job description here - http://www.tuscaroracanoe.com/employment/
Moose Track Adventures Outfitter & Guide Service, Ely, MN
Moose Track Adventures is seeking a qualified individual to guide overnight canoe and day trips in the BWCAW. Must have excellent backcountry, canoeing, communication and fishing skills. We would also the individual to have a good knowledge of the areas flora, fauna and history. Please call for additional information and details.
www.moosetrackadventures.com
Tuscarora Lodge & Canoe Outfitters, Grand Marais, MN
Now Hiring for Summer 2021!
Summer Staff 2021 - Outfitters & Housekeeping Staff
Life on the edge of the BWCA can be a wonderful experience. If you would enjoy a summer of hard work in a unique community with the benefits of living in the Northwoods, request an employment application from info@tuscaroracanoe.com or call 218-388-2221.
Please find a full job description here - http://www.tuscaroracanoe.com/employment/
Voyageur Canoe Outfitters & Resort, Gunflint Trail / Grand Marais, MN
Voyageur Canoe Outfitters is looking for 8-10 individuals who will be a part of the Voyageur Crew this summer. We are adjacent to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and surrounded by the Superior National Forest. Our Crew must appreciate and enjoy the natural surroundings and should enjoy the recreational opportunities it provides. If you can see yourself paddling a canoe, hiking a trail or camping out beneath the stars on your days off then Voyageur is the place for you.
Our Crew is able to use our canoes and camping equipment at no charge during their employment. We try to arrange your schedule so you are done by 4pm on the day before your day off and so you don’t start until 11am the day after, allowing you to spend two nights camping out in the BWCA. This lets you to take full advantage of the one day off you receive each week.
Our Crew members perform a number of different jobs throughout the season based upon their abilities and interests. Everyone participates in the cleaning of bunks, cabins and outfitting gear. Most are trained in the store and office to assist on the cash register and help guests. Some Crew will transport guests via towboat or vehicles, others will work lakefront and may even pack food or equipment. There are a variety of other jobs and tasks.
https://voyageuroutfitters.com/voyageur-crew/
Cassidy Ritter
Voyageur Canoe Outfitters- at the end of the Gunflint Trail
189 Sag Lake Trail
Grand Marais, MN 55604
vco@voyageurcanoeoutfitters.com
LaTourell's Resort & Outfitters, Ely, MN
La Tourell's Resort and Outfitters in Ely, MN is now hiring staff for resort and outfitting positions. We’re looking for energetic and detail oriented individuals who are prepared to work hard to provide the level of customer service our guests have come to expect while enjoying the beautiful setting here on the shores of Moose Lake northeast of Ely.
Please contact us at the information below if you're interested in joining our team and we’ll be glad to supply you with an employment application.
La Tourell's Resort & Outfitters
PO Box 239
Ely, MN 55731
218-365-4531
info@fishbwca.com
www.latourells.com
Packsack Canoe Trips & Log Cabins, Ely, MN
PART TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY AT ELY OUTFITTER
House Keeping and Outfitting Assistant.
Get to know us:
Packsack Canoe Trips & Log Cabins is a small (and fun!) family owned resort and BWCA Outfitting business that has three lakeside cabins and a lodge/bunkhouse on the property. We are located on Fall Lake in Winton, MN which is about 3 miles east of Ely. The business has been in the family since 2000. The 2nd generation has owned the business for five seasons now with the assistance from the 1st generation. Besides cabin rentals, we also provide full and partial canoe outfitting services including boats and motors for Boundary Wates travelers.
Summary of Position:
Maintaining clean, sanitary and safe standards in lodge/bunkhouse and cabins. Lodge/bunkhouse duties are daily and cabins are usually weekly (or whenever guests check-out).
Assistance with preparing and organizing outfitting for groups. Including but not limited to, packing of meals and equipment for groups of campers.
Qualifications:
• Must have a valid Drivers License.
• Must be willing to approach and greet public.
• Must be willing to participate in continuous learning and training.
• Able to lift or carry 50 lbs a plus.
What can we offer you for all of your hard work?
• Hourly wage based on experience.
• Free and/or discounted rates on equipment and watercrafts for your personal use during employment.
• A WONDERFUL summer experience!!
If this opportunity interests you, please email us your information and/or any questions you have.
We look forward to meeting you!
-Nick and Danielle 218-365-3788 nick-danielle@packsackcanoetrips.com
Moose Track Adventures Lodge, Outfitter & Guide Service, Ely, MN
Moose Track Adventures is seeking a qualified individual to guide overnight canoe and day trips in the BWCAW. Must have excellent backcountry, canoeing, communication and fishing skills. We would also the individual to have a good knowledge of the areas flora, fauna and history. Please call for additional information and details.
www.moosetrackadventures.com
Bearskin Lodge, Grand Marais, MN
Live and work where you love to be. Bearskin Lodge and Bearskin Outfitters on the Gunflint Trail are hiring for several summer or year-round positions, starting this spring.
All of our employees cross train to help with every job -- outfitting, car shuttles, housekeeping, front desk, retail sales, maintenance.
Enjoy all the perks of living on the edge of the BWCA -- easy access to hiking and canoeing,use of equipment on days off, only half hour drive into the great little town of Grand Marais. We pay an hourly wage, rather than a monthly lump sum, and adhere to fair employment practices -- if you are asked to work additional hours, you will be paid fairly for those hours. Employees live in their own apartments, and provide for their own meals. High speed internet is available for a small fee, but there is no TV on site. These positions work well for a couple. Bearskin is a non-smoking resort.
See http://www.bearskin.com/contact/employment for more info.
AmericInn Lodge & Suites Two Harbors, Two Harbors, MN
The AmericInn of Two Harbors is accepting applications for a Front Desk Manager. Apply at www.applyatamericinn.com
Also looking for Front Desk Agents, Housekeepers, Laundry Attendants, and Breakfast Hosts.
1088 Highway 61 N
Two Harbors, MN 556116
218.834.3000
Gunflint Lodge, Gunflint Trail/Grand Marais, MN
Gunflint Lodge and Outfitters
Gunflint Trail
Located 45 miles up the Gunflint Trail, Gunflint Lodge and Outfitters offers vacations and canoe trips for families, individuals, youth groups, couples.
Join the premier wilderness lodge in Minnesota and live, work, and play in the Minnesota Northwoods, just steps away from the Boundary Waters and Superior National Forest. At Gunflint Lodge & Outfitters you will provide excellent service and quality to our guests and interact with people who enjoy hospitality and luxury and who love the outdoors!
Over the years our guests have come to expect a friendly and helpful staff. They come to have a relaxed vacation and we’re dependent upon our team to see that they have the best time possible. Often this means a little extra work, or time, to help a guest but we feel it’s worth it and you should too!
Perhaps the two most important qualities we look for in our team are a cheerful attitude and the willingness to go the extra mile. The schedules are set for 40 hours per week with two consecutive days off. Although you may be hired for a specific position, there are times when you may be called upon to fulfill other job duties. In a resort atmosphere we all pitch in wherever necessary to get the job done. With that in mind, we are looking for applicants who are extremely flexible and like a variety of work.
Pay varies depending on the position being filled, and the previous experience a new employee has. Recreational equipment is available for use at a minimal charge. However, all of our facilities and equipment are for guests’ use first.
complete our application found at www.gunflint.com in the general info section.
Spirit of the Wilderness, Ely, MN
Now hiring for 2018 staff positions (full and part-time) for our Ely-based outfitting and outdoor store. Email us at info@elycanoetrips.com or call 218-365-3149 to request an application. Positions start as early as April 25 - October. Visit www.elycanoetrips.com for information about our business.
Job duties are varied...something new each day. On the job training provided. Salary based on experience. Duties include providing excellent customer service, outfit packing, loading canoes, towboat and ground transportation to/from entry points, bait & tackle sales, retail sales, and more. This is a fun place to work!