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River Point is located on a private
wilderness peninsula bordered by Birch Lake and the South Kawishiwi
River with direct water access to the BWCA and just a 10 minute drive
from downtown Ely, Minnesota. Our wilderness setting is rewarding for
those seeking to work in the great outdoors.
At River Point we are proud of the high quality of service provided to
our guests, and a professional and customer-friendly atmosphere is very
evident at our facility. Prospective employees must be customer-focused,
friendly, helpful, and positive. Supporting and working with co-workers
in a "team approach" is important and vital to the guest's overall
enjoyment of their "North Woods" vacation.
Our "Season" typically runs from mid-May to early October. Staff is also
needed to assist with the "opening-up" and the "shut-down" of the
facility in late April/early May and mid to late October. Peak rental
times are from mid-June to mid-August. You will need to know your
available start date and ending date of employment when you submit an
Application for Employment.
Employment Positions:
Seasonal full-time positions for River Point Outfitting Co. (canoe trip
headquarters), and for the River Point Resort facility:
1. Canoe Outfitting Staff & Resort Facilities Maintenance Staff
2. Housekeeping and Laundry Staff
3. Wildwood Lodge/Wolf Den Gift Shop Staff and Gardening Staff
3. Office Staff
4. Activities and Program Staff
Often tasks between various positions overlap to create full-time
employment. Between the two businesses, River Point employs from 12-14
team members who come from all over the US. Staff persons are seasonal
full-time team members who work approximately 35-45 hours per week.
We all work together, and a positive attitude and flexibility are
important aspects of what we require in an employee. You will receive
cross training for most positions at the River Point operation, and will
be expected to help out where and when it is needed. This will also
provide you with variety in your daily routine regarding the tasks you
will perform. We look for versatility in our employees and build upon
the strengths of each person.
Application Process:
1. Interested applicants should access the Employment Link on either:
http://www.riverpointresort.com/employment.htm
or
http://www.elyoutfitters.com/employment.htm
Read through all the information
provided. Within the information is a link to an Employment Application
form. Fill out the form, being as complete as possible, and submit.
You must also send the following three items with the Employment
Application form:
A. Two to three introductory paragraphs telling more about yourself—your
hobbies, interests, vacation experiences, goals, and more.
B. Short resume
C. Current photo
2. Applications are processed as they are received. A subsequent
in-person and/or phone interview will be scheduled upon receipt of the
Application for Employment and other requested items.
3. If you are in Ely, please call to schedule a personal interview
appointment after submitting the online Employment Application form.
Housing:
Clean, very inexpensive, shared furnished Employee Housing, offered by
River Point, is available in Ely--just 10 minutes from River Point. The
housing is pet-free, smoke-free, and party-free. Employees are
responsible for a security deposit. Employee may also elect to secure
his/her own housing.
Transportation:
It is advisable that River Point employees have their own vehicle, as
Ely is 8.5 miles away (black-top highway). Grocery stores, banks, etc.
are in Ely. River Point has its own staff/guest laundry facility. At
times, some employees do not have a private vehicle and secure
transportation from other employees.
Orientation/Training:
The first few days of your new job will include an in-depth orientation
to many facets of what you will be doing. After the initial orientation
process, you will shadow another employee as part of this on-the-job
training for some time. Learning new aspects of your job will occur very
quickly, as it is our goal to acclimate you to your surroundings and
responsibilities as rapidly as possible.
Uniforms/Dress Code:
Each employee is provided with one River Point Resort & Outfitting Co.
staff shirt. Additional shirts, and caps, may be purchased at a
discounted price from a huge selection at River Point's Wolf Den Gift
Shop. The River Point shirt must be clean, neat and worn when on-duty.
Jeans, shorts, pants, slacks in the colors of khaki, dark green, tan,
brown, navy, shades of blue, white, beige, black are preferred. Employee
may be expected to wear staff pants/shorts. Clothing must be clean,
neat, without tears, holes, ragged edges, etc. River Point is a service
business. Thus, it is expected that employees are well-groomed, clean,
and dressed neatly.
Perks:
Working and playing in the wonderful beauty of the great outdoors of
northern Minnesota with direct paddle access to the BWCA. Fabulous clean
air, granite cliffs, hiking the River Point "Trail of Reflections",
taking a sauna, fishing, canoeing, boating, swimming, and just plain
having a great time!
FREE use of waterfront equipment (canoes, kayaks, 16' boats, 9.9 and 15
hp motors)
Benefit of working in a close-knit team atmosphere with other employees
who have similar interests.
Employee discount on clothing and gift items from the Wolf Den Gift
Shop. Great shopping for Mother's and Father's Day and birthday gifts,
and just "for fun."
If you would like to spend your spring, summer, and early fall in the
awesome beauty of the North Woods of Minnesota, then employment at River
Point may be for you!
Thank you for your interest in joining the River Point Team!
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