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2008 POSITIONS AVAILABLE
IMMEDIATE
OPENINGS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS
TWO HOUSEKEEPING STAFF POSITIONS
COMBINED WITH OTHER DUTIES
ONE STAFF GUIDE (BOAT/MOTOR GUIDE)
COMBINED WITH RESORT MAINTENANCE DUTIES Related
tasks will overlap with each other to create a full-time job.
More information follows. Submit employment application now.
River Point is located on a private
wilderness peninsula with over a mile of shoreline
bordered by Birch Lake and the South Kawishiwi River with
direct water access to the BWCA-- a 10 minute drive from
downtown Ely, Minnesota, and an hours drive from the North
Shore of Lake Superior/Two Harbors, MN. 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.
The two qualities we most look for in a
potential employee are a positive, cheerful attitude and the
ability to be flexible no matter what the task may be, and
within the sometimes irregular hours.
Our "Season" typically runs from
May 9th through October 7th. 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 times are from mid-June to mid-August. It is
important that you know your available start date and ending
date of employment when you submit an Application for
Employment.
Employment Positions:
2008 seasonal
full-time positions for River Point Outfitting Co. (canoe
trip headquarters), and for the River Point Resort facility:
Canoe Outfitting Staff & Resort
Facilities Maintenance Staff: Varied shifts.
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Canoe Outfitting Staff: Greeting
guests. Providing Trip Orientation and Routing Sessions
with guests prior to their canoe trips Due to high guest
interaction, an outgoing personality is a huge plus in
this task, and knowledge of canoeing/camping/fishing
techniques is essential. Training will occur for employees
to gain knowledge of the various canoeing routes.
Handbook covering many aspects of skills needed is
available for staff reference. Other responsibilities
include packing and unpacking gear for trips, packing
fresh and freeze-dried food into food packs according to
customer menu choices; keeping inventory of perishables
and consumables; provide ordering of perishables and
consumables to management; maintenance of equipment and
canoes, canoe repair, washing of packs, life jackets,
sleeping bags and other gear, and daily tiding and general
cleaning of the outfitting base and guest bathrooms. Other
tasks include loading/unloading canoes on and off vans,
loading/unloading gear and packs and driving River Point's
vans to and from the various entry/exit points in the
wilderness. Assisting guests with unloading and loading of
equipment at the landings. Must have a valid DL with
good driving record and be able to pass a 75 lbs lift
test.
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Resort Maintenance Staff: Varied shifts. Responsible for daily upkeep and general
cleanliness of marina and two fish-houses. Perform
bait/tackle/fuel sales. Maintain an accurate, neat guest
sales charge book, cleaning and servicing boats and
motors, locators, trolling motors, and helping guests with
fishing information. Additional duties include daily trash
pick-up, fish cans drop-off, wood chopping, wood/kindling
delivery to units, minor repairs of waterfront and
maintenance equipment, performing minor repairs in and
around lodging accommodations, mowing and raking of lawn,
watering garden plants, sweeping walk-ways and dock area,
brush and limb removal, and other duties, as needed.
Previous boat handling experience and basic outboard
maintenance knowledge desired. Basic construction
knowledge very desirable. Must have a valid DL with good
driving record and be able to pass a 75 lbs lift test.
Persons employed for the Canoe Outfitting Staff &
Resort Maintenance Staff will perform duties and
responsibilities in both areas.
Housekeeping & Laundry Staff/Wildwood
Lodge Staff: Varied shifts as part of a team of
housekeepers, laundry and lodge staff. Some employees may
perform housekeeping, laundry, and lodge duties; some may
perform only housekeeping and laundry duties.
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Housekeeping & Laundry Staff:
Responsibilities include cleaning of rental
accommodations, main lodge, offices, bunkhouses. Must be
dependable, punctual, and timely in performing
housekeeping tasks. Must have great attention to detail,
follow the guidelines and checklists for proper cleaning
and sanitizing, and take direction and instruction
seriously. A good conscientious work ethic with pride in
cleanliness is essential. Must also be self-directed and
work well on own, as some cleaning will occur by an
individual staff person. Responsible for replenishing
cleaning supplies at the end of the housekeeping shift,
and responsible for cleaning of the equipment (vacuums,
etc.) used in housekeeping. Laundry duties includes
managing the washing and drying of linens, toweling,
carpets, etc. Folding of the linens and preparation for
housekeepers are also tasks involved in this position.
Following specific directions for sanitizing laundry and
proper care of linens is vital. Small mending tasks may
also arise. Previous housekeeping/laundry experience is a
plus. Must have a valid DL with good driving record.
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Wildwood Lodge Staff: Varied
shifts. Lodge is typically open from 9:30am-8:00pm daily
during peak rental times. Must handle cash register in the gift shop, make correct
transactions when selling merchandise, including food and
beverage items. (Must be 18 years old to perform beer
sales in the lodge.) Required to manage effectively the
guest charge book using clear, and neat penmanship and
keep store displays stocked, clean and orderly. Maintain a
clean lodge and public bathroom facilities; assist guests
with general questions, directions, sign-ups for programs,
etc.; follow the "opening" and
"closing" procedures for the lodge. Must be
cheerful and energetic when assisting guests and
customers. Must be self-directive and look for tasks to
complete in the supervision of the Lodge. Completely
outfitted canoeing guests are provided with a continental
type breakfast the morning of the first day of their canoe
trip. Lodge staff will be required to prepare and serve
the breakfast. Training will occur for this task and
others tasks.
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Office Staff: Varied shifts.
Assisting in routine and specialized office tasks.
Pleasant phone skills, and competent computer skills are
necessary. Must be professional, trustworthy, and detail
orientated. Other responsibilities include greeting
guests, check-in and check-out procedures, providing tours
of the facility, operating copy machines, creating
signage, bulletins, memos, performing mailings of
brochures, etc.
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Gardening/Groundskeeping Staff: Varied
shifts; full time if combined with other positions.
Responsible for planting, fertilizing, watering,
bush/hedge trimming, weed abatement, and mowing lawn.
Knowledge of tree removal is helpful. Must have a valid DL
with good driving record and must be able to lift at least
50 lbs.
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Naturalist Program Staff: Varied
shifts. Responsibilities include implementing activities
and programs geared toward teaching guests about the
natural world, including a "Kid's Adventure
Time" program held each Mon.-Fri. morning from 9:30am
to 11:30am for children age 4-12. Teen and family
activities such as guided hikes, instructional canoeing
classes, evening talks on the North Woods animals, and
other programs. River Point has the area's longest running
Naturalist Program -- there are many activities and
programs on file, but fresh, new ideas are essential. Must
be enthusiastic, cheerful, and educated in age-appropriate
activities. Background in environmental ed, elementary
ed., biology, natural resources, music is very helpful.
Must be able to present a short overview of each week's
program of activities to the guests. Clear, pleasant
speaking voice with good eye contact and enthusiasm is
vital to the success of the presentation, as it is a
promotional presentation to encourage guest involvement in
the week's activities. Organizational skills, being on
time, and proper clean-up after activities are essential
for this staff position. Must have a valid DL with good
driving record.
In-House Guides:
IMPORTANT: All
employees hired as guides must also perform other duties as
related to the positions of Canoe Outfitting, Resort
Maintenance, Wildwood Lodge, and/or Housekeeping Staff.
River Point does not need employees to guide on a daily
basis, as guided trips are totally "customer driven", and do
not occur every day. Thus, for the days when no guided trips
are requested, other duties must be performed.
Applicants: Be sure to
indicate on the Employment Application form the other
positions you are interested in besides "In-House Guides",
if you want to guide.
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In-House Guides/Canoe Guides: Guiding guests on Boundary Waters (BWCA) day and overnight,
and extended canoe trips. Must be knowledgeable about
wilderness camping, canoeing, fishing, wildlife, and
wilderness safety. Must know and follow the USFS rules and
regulations regarding BWCA travel. Looking for personable,
friendly, helpful individuals that can provide a
congenial, safe trip and interact positively with guests.
Must be willing to portage heavy packs, cook for the group
on stoves and an open fire, set up and break down camp,
educate the guests on what to expect on the trip and teach
them many of the tasks you will perform. Training in first
aid is important. Varied Shifts: Guides will also be
expected to perform other duties at both the resort and
outfitting base when not guiding. There are some weeks
when there are no guided trips scheduled. It is all
dependent upon the guest requests. A guide will NOT be
guiding every day. Must have a valid DL
with good driving record and be able to pass a 75 lbs lift
test. It is recommended that you have a First Aid
certificate.
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In-House Guides/Boat & Motor
Guides: Guiding guests on Birch Lake & the
South Kawishiwi River with boat and motor. Must be
knowledgeable about boat/motor operation and boating
safety. Fishing expertise and love for the sport is
essential. Able to present a Fishing Seminar to
resort/outfitting guests each Sunday in a pleasant,
fluent, and professional manner. Must be congenial
with adults and children when teaching fishing techniques.
Trips usually begin at 6:30 am for both day and half day
trips. Half day trips also may be scheduled for the
evening. Varied Shifts: Guides will also be expected
to perform other duties at both the resort and outfitting
base when not guiding. There are some weeks when there
are no guided trips scheduled. It is all dependent upon
the guest requests. Must have a valid DL with good
driving record and be able to pass a 75 lbs lift test. It
is recommended that you have a First Aid certificate.
NOTE: You may be hired for a
specific position, but often, there is overlapping between the
duties that each Team Member at River Point performs. For
example, it is not that unusual for a Canoe Outfitting/Resort
Maintenance Staff person to perform housekeeping duties,
particularly on Saturdays which is the typical resort industry
"turn-over" day, as well as the duties described in
the category for canoe outfitting/resort maintenance.
That is the nature of resorting and canoe outfitting.
Applicants:
Be sure to indicate on the Employment Application form the
other positions you are interested in besides "In-House
Guides", if you want to guide.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The use of
drugs and any underage use of liquor is not tolerated.
Drivers of vehicles must be willing to submit to random drug
testing.
Between our resort and outfitting
businesses, River Point employs from 14-18 team members
who come from all over the US to serve over 4000 customers
during the season. The majority of staff are seasonal
full-time team members; limited few are part-time.
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. You must
be willing if the need arises to perform any/all of the tasks
in other positions, dependent upon your ability, in addition
to the primary position you were hired for. This will
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, and all
pitch in to get the necessary tasks done.
Application Process:
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Interested applicants must send
the following materials to River Point via e-mail info@riverpointresort.com or snail mail to: PO Box 397, Ely, MN 55731
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your resume (need not be
formal)
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brief letter of introduction (including US mailing address)
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a recent photograph (desirable,
but not mandatory)
Only after submitting the above
materials should you
fill
out an application for employment.
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Applications are processed as they are
received. A subsequent personal interview will be
scheduled upon receipt of the Application for Employment.
Effort to make arrangements for a personal interview at
our site is extremely important. Phone interviews are not
as effective for either the applicant or the employer, but
will be acceptable, if an "in-person" interview
is not feasible.
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If you are in Ely, please call to set up
an appointment to receive an Application for Employment
and for a personal interview.
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If a position is offered, the applicant
will be notified by phone or letter. We do ask that
the applicant indicate to River Point that they WILL or
WILL NOT accept the employment offer within three days of
their receipt of the offer.
Housing
Clean Discounted Furnished Employee Housing,
offered by River Point, is available in Ely--just 10 minutes from River
Point. The housing is limited and is pet-free, smoke-free,
and party-free. Employees are responsible for the security
deposit.
It is advisable that River Point employees have their own
vehicle, as Ely is 8.5 miles, or approximately 10 minutes away
(black-top highway). Grocery stores, banks, etc. are in Ely.
At times, some employees may not have a private vehicle and
must 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 dark green, tan, brown, navy,
shades of blue, white, beige, black are preferred. Employees
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, clean-shaved, and dressed
neatly and with clean clothes. Dirty, severely wrinkled
clothing is not acceptable. Laundromats are available at
River Point for a fee, as well as in Ely.
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", fishing, 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."
- Benefit of networking with hundreds of guests for future
employment contacts and other endeavors.
- Discounted Employee Housing opportunities
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!
River
Point Resort & Outfitting Co.
Jane & Steve Koschak
PO Box 397 Ely, MN 55731
Phone:
(218) 365-6604
Fax: (218) 365-6139
E-mail: info@riverpointresort.com
River Point Outfitting website: www.elyoutfitters.com
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