Employment Opportunities 2024 – Now Hiring at Eagle Nest Lodge
We’re very proud of the high quality of service and customer-friendly atmosphere provided to our guests at Eagle Nest Lodge. We are seeking employees for 2024 and beyond who are customer-focused, friendly, helpful, and positive.
The two qualities we most look for in a potential employee are a positive, cheerful attitude and the ability to be flexible.
Our main season runs from May 11 through October 2. Employees are also needed to assist with the “opening-up” and the “beach/docks shut-down” of the facility in early May and through the first part of October. Please ensure you list your available start date and ending date of employment availability when you submit an Employment Application. For college and trade school students, we will work with you to determine a cooperative “start” and “ending” date dependent upon school/college schedules.
Employment Application
To apply for a position at Eagle Nest Lodge, please click on the Click Here To Apply link below.
Available Employment Opportunities
Dock Attendants/Maintenance Staff – Full and part time positions available. Responsible for daily upkeep and general cleanliness of marina area, docks, bait and tackle shop and two fish cleaning facilities. 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, hauling fish guts, 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. Our dock staff always run to help guests! Must have a valid driver’s license with good driving record and be able to pass a 75 lb lift test. (Minimum age required – 16 years old.)
Housekeeping – Responsibilities include housekeeping and cleaning of cabins, main lodge, and offices, and laundry assistance. Dependability, being punctual and timely, and having a sense for the details is essential. A good conscientious work ethic with pride in cleanliness is valued. Positions are generally part time but can be combined with other positions. Previous housekeeping experience is a plus, but certainly not a requirement. Instruction and guidance will be offered. (Minimum age required – 15 years old.)
Recreation Director – Creates, develops and implements weekly resort activities for the season. Assists guests with general questions, directions, sign-ups for programs, etc. Is cheerful and energetic when assisting guests and customers. Must be self-directive and assist others with their tasks as this job overlaps with the resort specialists, to create a full time job. (Minimum age required – 18 years old.)
Resort Specialist – reservation/check in desk, lead guest activities and participation. Manage the guest charge book and keep gift shop 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. Be cheerful and energetic when assisting guests and customers as their first contact with the resort. Must be self-directive and look for tasks to complete in the Lodge. Note that this area overlaps with doing other tasks, such as housekeeping, to create a full time job. (Minimum age required – 16 years old.)
Grounds-keeping Staff: Varied shifts; full time when combined with other positions. Responsible for planting, fertilizing, watering, bush/hedge trimming, weed abatement, and mowing and raking of lawn, and beach area prep. Additional duties include daily trash pick-up, watering garden plants, sweeping walk-ways, brush and limb removal, and other duties, as needed. Must have a valid driver’s license with good driving record and be able to pass a 75 lb lift test. (Minimum age required – 16 years old.)
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage commensurate with position and skills.
- Provided on-site lodging may be available.
- Working and playing in the wonderful beauty of the great outdoors of northern Minnesota and the Chippewa National Forest.. Fabulous clean air, hiking, fishing, swimming, and just plain having a great time!
- FREE use of non-motorized waterfront equipment (canoes, kayaks, boats) on days off or after work hours
- Benefit of working in a close-knit team atmosphere with other employees who have similar interests who are dedicated to creating amazing northwoods vacations for guests from all over the US and abroad.
- Benefit of networking with hundreds of guests for future employment contacts and other endeavors.
