Employment Opportunities
Ely's business community is filled with a wide range of retail, services, hospitality/tourism, healthcare, and manufacturing opportunities. Whether you are considering seasonal, part-time, or full-time positions are available. We encourage you to search our Job Board and reach out to specific businesses in your area of interest. We serve a business community of several hundred and will share your application with those businesses. Interested businesses will, in turn, contact you directly. In addition, the Ely Chamber of Commerce offers a general job application you can complete at the bottom of this page. We will share completed online applications with interested businesses.
Workforce Resources
Our area offers several workforce resources to assist job seekers in finding a new position. We provide the following support resources:
Northeast Minnesota Office of Job Training (NEMOJT) - CareerForce
JET/CareerForce provides programs to assist adults, youth, dislocated workers, and others seeking employment. For more details on services, please get in touch with the Virginia CareerForce office at 800-325-5332.
Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
DEED offers a wide range of services to support the unemployed, veterans, or those with disabilities. Visit DEED's website for all the benefits and support they provide.
Job Board
Area businesses are looking for full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees. PDF of Job List - There are even more jobs listed on our PDF!
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Business |
Address |
Phone |
Contact |
Job Description |
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| Shagawa Inn Resort & Motel | 193 W Shagawa Rd, Ely | 218-365-5154 | Jim | Housekeeping staff every Saturday. Contact Jim for details and to apply. |
| Ely Flower & Seed | 145 W Camp St, Ely | Bonnie or Pauletta | Cash register operator mid April thru July. 25-35 hours per week. | |
| Bear Head Lake State Park | 9301 Bear Head State Park Road, Ely | Online application & details |
Parks and Trails Associate, Bear Head Lake State Park – seasonal (mid-May – September), part-time, hourly pay range 20.21-25.77/ hour. Applications accepted ongoing basis for multiple parks within the area. Be sure to indicate which park you’re applying for. Parks and Trails Associate/Night Security; these job duties can include registering campers, selling merchandise, providing information to the public, and cleaning. You will also perform security so that parks and trails visitors and state park and trail property and resources are protected from unsafe conditions, illegal acts, or other dangerous or damaging situations. Typical work schedules include working weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays. To view job description and to apply visit mn.gov/mmb/careers/search-for- |
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| Ely Outfitting Company | 529 E. Sheridan St, Ely | 218-343-7951 | Jason | Work on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Ely, Minnesota. Be part of a modern outfitting operation and our close-knit, inclusive community dedicated to creating life-changing wilderness experiences for guests while protecting the Wilderness for future generations. Apply online at elyoutfittingcompany.com/jobs |
| Veterans on the Lake Resort | 161 Fernberg Rd, Ely | 218-365-6900 | Andy | We are looking for housekeeping and grounds maintenance, including guest services and working on boats and the docks. Contact Andy or Heather for details. |
| River Point Resort & Outfitting Co. | 12007 River Point Rd, Ely | 218-365-6604 | Jane |
Resort/Outfitting Staff - Summer Seasonal - Full Time, Hourly Wage Starting at $17 - Enjoy the wilderness beauty of River Point's private peninsula on Birch Lake with a mile of shoreline immediately adjacent to the BWCA and just a short 15 minutes from the quaint town of Ely. Prepare for and assist guests during their resort stay and work in our outfitting base preparing paddlers for their canoe trip. Flexible hours, 40-hour work week, paid overtime. Onsite lakefront housing with a view and complimentary laundry facility. Relaxed lake atmosphere with work-free evenings to enjoy the complimentary resort beaches, bonfire pits, sauna and garden shower, hiking trail, kayaks, SUP's, canoes, motor boats, and take an overnight paddle trip into the Boundary Waters on your days off. Varied tasks make for an interesting work day, a great way to learn new skills and tap into your strengths, all while having fun. Employment Information and Online Application |
| Dorothy Molter Museum | 2002 E. Sheridan St, Ely | 218-365-4451 | info@rootbeerlady.com | Small Museum Management Internship: Paid ($14/hour) training and work in customer service, museum gift shop operations, public programming delivery, event planning and hosting, understanding budgets/finances, collections care and preservation, buildings and grounds, and special projects catered to both the strengths of the intern and needs of the Museum will be part of this position. Housing provided. |
| Mealey's Gift & Sauna | 124 N Central Ave, Ely | 218-365-3639 | info@mealeysinely.com |
3 Full-time and 3 Part-time positions available. Weekends and holidays are necessary. Wages are minimum wage to $12.00 depending on experience. We always do our best to work with schedules, when we can. We need commitment, especially in the summer and less during the school year. When you commit to us, we commit to you. Job description: cashier, cleaning, straightening, restocking, and taking care of customers and making them feel welcomed. Call for application details. |
| Ely Surplus & Outdoor | 129 N Central Ave, Ely | 218-365-4653 | info@elysurplus.com |
3 Full-time and 3 Part-time positions available. Weekends and holidays are necessary. Wages are minimum wage to $12.00 depending on experience. We always do our best to work with schedules, when we can. We need commitment, especially in the summer and less during the school year. When you commit to us, we commit to you. Job description: cashier, cleaning, straightening, restocking, and taking care of customers and making them feel welcomed. Call for application details. |
| Voyageur North Outfitter | 1829 E Sheridan St, Ely | 218-365-3251 | amber@vno.com | We have a job opening for September & October for housekeeping and outfitting cleaning. Starting pay is $13/hour. |
| Happy Days Learning Center | 760 Miners Dr E, Ely | 218-504-9112 | director@happydaysely.com | Create a positive and nurturing environment for young children. Work with a dedicated team of educators. Make a difference in your community. Teach the Experience Early Learning Curriculum. Full job description and pay |
| Williams & Hall Outfitters | Moose Lake Rd, Ely | 218-365-5837 | charlene@williamsandhall.com | BWCA Summer Staff Opportunities General Requirements: Students who have completed at least one year of college. Wait staff, cleaning, tow boat operators, food & gear packers, dock workers. For more information visit; https://www.williamsandhall.com/bwca-summer-employment |
| Northern Tier High Adventure | 14790 Moose Lake Rd, Ely | 218-365-4811 | jobs@ntier.org | Full-time opening: Food Service Administrator. Competitive salary & benefits. Apply online at: http://www.scouting.org/careers/open-positions |
| Northern Tier High Adventure | 14790 Moose Lake Rd, Ely | 218-365-4811 | jobs@ntier.org | Northern Tier employs hundreds of staff every year. Staff members come from all over the country and bring with them unique skills and talents. Northern Tier's diverse and qualified staff work as a team and annually deliver the wilderness experience of a lifetime to thousands of youth and adults. No experience is needed for a majority of our positions including our Trail Staff and Base Staff positions. For more information, visit: https://www.ntier.org/jobs/ |
| Garden Lake Resort | 13705 Mill Road, Ely | 218-365-5498 | information@gardenlakeresort.com |
Small 4-cabin resort www.gardenlakeresort.com on Garden Lake 5 miles outside of Ely. Need one or two cabin cleaners with experience $20.00 per hour, takes 2 hours or so per cabin and will have other simple maintenance work, like raking, boat de-watering/cleaning, sweeping decks etc. every Saturday for the summer 9 am to? And some days during the week. |
| Lodge of Whispering Pines | 3060 Echo Trail, Ely | 218-343-7714 or 218-235-3380 | Bonnie | Where can you immerse yourself in nature, fish, and pick blueberries around your workday? Are you interested in living and working at our beautiful off-grid wilderness resort and historic lodge surrounded by the BWCA and on Big Lake? We have an immediate Handymam/Light Carpentry part-time-full-time seasonal position open for you to begin July 20-October 1, 2024. Full Information Sheet |
| Ely DQ Grill & Chill | 1441 E Sheridan St., Ely | 765-637-3867 | Savannah Schulze |
Join our team. Positions available: Crew Members, Day & Night Shifts; Opener & Freight Person, Monday to Friday, 8-11 am or 8 am - 1 pm (freight days); Night Crew Manager, Night Shifts 4-8:30 pm (or later in summer). We offer part-time and weekend shifts, competitive pay, and opportunities for advancement. Requirements include a positive attitude and strong work ethic, customer service skills, being a team player, and being reliable and able to lift up to 50 pounds. |
| Zone 3 Gardens | Babbitt | Zone3gardens@gmail.com | We are looking for highly motivated, positive, detail-oriented and strong team members who are excited to learn about gardening! Ideal Candidates can do physically challenging work outdoors in heat, rain, or cold; can work alone or on a team, have an awareness of surroundings and job details; can work while they talk; and understand the importance of a positive work environment. $15/hour to start. Fill-out job application at Zone3gardens.com under "Job Openings." | |
| Subway | 1520 E Sheridan St, Ely | 218-365-2699 | Vicki Hill | Part-time to start, full-time if wanted for the summer. Dishwashers $13/hour, sandwich artists $15/hour. Free sandwich and soda. Apply online at www.subway.com or in-store. |
| Piragis Northwoods Company | 105 N. Central Ave, Ely | 218-365-6745 | Erin or Eric |
Now Hiring Retail Staff: Are you looking for a fast-paced and fun summer where you can work and play at the edge of the Boundary Waters Wilderness? We are actively seeking seasonal staff to join our team! Full and part-time hours available with flexible scheduling. In addition to competitive hourly pay range starting at $13-15/hr, we offer generous staff discounts on clothing and gear and free access to our rental fleet. Positions available starting Late April through October. Apply in person, at Piragis.com or via email to erin@piragis.com or eric@piragis.com. |
| Canadian Waters | 111 E Sheridan St, Ely | 218-365-3202 | Dan or Cathy | We are now taking applications for summer employment for retail or outfitting. Call for details or to setup an interview. |
| Camp Van Vac | 2714 Van Vac Lane, Ely | 218-365-3782 | Nancy | Saturday cabin cleaners for Camp Van Vac on Burntside for June through August or September. Pays $20/hour. Call 218.365.3782 or e-mail info@campvanvac.com and talk to Nancy. |
| Schulze Excavating | 2408 Hwy 169, Ely |
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Jeff or Cody | Schulze Excavating is looking for truck drivers/labor. Competitive pay. Start up mid April. Call Cody 218-349-4207 or Jeff 218-343-6699 |
| Cliff Wold's Outfitting Co. | 1731 E Sheridan St, Ely | 218-365-3267 | Ryan | Now Hiring: 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. To apply, please email info@cliffwolds.com or call 218-365-3267. |
| Northern Grounds | 2 W Sheridan St, Ely | 218-235-1991 | Joan | The Jasper Company has multiple positions available: housekeeping, lake hand, and baristas & bartenders. Applications are available at Northern Grounds. Contact Joan Kjorsvig-Beans joan@jaspercompany.com with questions or your application/resume. |
| Wintergreen Northern Wear | 205 E Sheridan St, Ely | 218-365-6602 | Sola | Retail Associate (Full Time or Part Time availability) Wintergreen Northern Wear creates quality outdoor apparel on the main street of Ely, MN. We are looking for a friendly, outgoing and experienced individual to join our retail team! If you’re looking for a dynamic position with competitive wages that will keep you busy full time or part time and year round, apply online at WintergreenNorthernWear.com or at our store located at 205 East Sheridan Street, Ely, MN. Experience in customer service or sales required; knowledge & experience of outdoors or manufacturing are preferred. |
| Grand Ely Lodge | 400 N Pioneer Rd, Ely | 218-365-6565 | Rob |
The following positions are now available: Room Attendant - Dishwasher - Porter (Day Shifts) Applications are available at the Front Desk or info@grandelylodge.com. Pay commensurate with experience. Vacation, Sick & Personal Leave. Medical, Life, Dental, and Vision are available for full time employees. |
| Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital | 328 W Conan St, Ely | 218-365-8707 | Anne | Come join our TEAM, where our positive, safe, and rewarding environment supports you to be your best! Click on our link to view the various positions that are available, or give Anne a call. Competitve pay and benefits for all positions. Careers | About | Ely Bloomenson Community Hospital (ebch.org) |
| LaTourell's Resort & Outfitters | 14793 Moose Lake Rd, Ely | 218-365-4531 | Bob LaTourell | If you would enjoy working on the waters edge with a view of the Boundary Waters, LaTourell's has positions open. Looking for enthusiastic seasonal staff to join our team and continue our tradition of helping our customers enjoy our their wilderness canoeing and fishing vacations. Waterfront and outfitting positions available. |
| Joe's Marine & Repair | 25 W Chapman St, Ely | 218-365-6264 | Paulette | Mechanic or Mechanic's Helper - Work or learn in a repair shop. Small engine repair and outboard repair. Able to follow and read service manuals. Good customer service, writing work orders, and good math skills. Must be able to lift and carry heavy objects. Good driving record. 2 positions available. |
| Espland's Resort | 1540 Grant McMahon Blvd, Ely | 218-365-5282 | Betty | Esplands is still looking for cleaning help for Saturdays. 2 to 4 hours. 4 cabins starting spring of 2024. |
| Wintergreen Northern Wear | 205 E Sheridan St, Ely | 218-365-6602 | Michele Anderson | Sewing Technician - Wintergreen Northern Wear creates quality outdoor apparel on the main street of Ely, MN. We are looking for creative, talented individuals to sew our garments. If you love to sew, we'd love to have you on our team! Sewing experience is required; experience with garments is preferred. We'll train you on our industrial machines. A cheery, clean work environment and benefits included. Competitive wages based on skill level and experience. |
| Custom Cabin Rentals | 14663 Vosburgh Rd, Ely | 218-365-6947 | Betsy or Willy | Seeking individuals to fill 2-3 full-time seasonal openings for 2025. |