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SUMMARY
 

Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness (Friends) is seeking an office host to work in our Ely office during the summer season. This person will play the key role of being the face of the organization in Ely during the busy Summer paddling season. Visitors stop in our office to learn more about our organization, about the Boundary Waters, about Ely and surrounding areas, or, sometimes just to share BWCA stories and chat. Friends is looking for someone who is friendly, welcoming, and has excellent customer service skills to greet, talk with, and assist visitors. Being an office host provides the opportunity to learn more about the community of Ely, while sharing with others about the Boundary Waters. This person will also help out with Friends’ events, like the Ely 4th of July parade, maintain a welcoming environment, and support other projects that happen over the Summer months.
 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Greet and interact with visitors and provide information about the BWCA and other local information
  • Assist visitors in signing up for Friends newsletters or membership
  • Can help visitors find more resources on the different pillars of Friends (wilderness, community, people)
  • Help create a warm and welcoming environment by keeping the office tidy
  • Maintain displays of and sell Friends merchandise, assist in monitoring inventory
  • Assist in preparing for and hosting events, including the 4th of July parade
  • May support additional office projects (ie: resource creation, Ely specific paperwork, etc)
     

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Good verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently 
  • Good organizational skills
  • Knowledge of the BWCA and surrounding region is helpful but not required
     

HOURS AND COMPENSATION

40 hours per week Wednesday – Sunday, mid-May through August

*Days of the week can be flexible if necessary, but 5 days, including weekends is required*

$20.00 per hour 


 

TO APPLY

Submit a cover letter, resume, and three references: 


Case McCullough

Administrative Coordinator 

casey@friends-bwca.org


 

In the subject line of any electronic communication, please put “Office Host.”


 

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 

 

At Friends, we have a clear vision to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay, and do their best work. Friends is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.