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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Address |
Phone |
Contact |
Job Description |
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Ely HRA
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Pioneer Apartments | 218-365-3900 | Kristen Anthony | Ely Housing and Redevelopment Authority: Hiring a Maintenance Technician Performs intermediate skilled technical work maintaining and repairing various operating systems within housing units, directing maintenance operations, tracking and maintaining inventory for maintenance functions, and related work as apparent and assigned. Work is performed under limited supervision of the Executive Director. Call 218-365-3900 for more information, resumes can be emailed to hramanager@ely.mn.us
, applicant’s can apply online at indeed https://www.indeed.com/ |
Ely Outfitting Company
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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 |
River Point Resort & Outfitting Co.
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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 |
Mealey's Gift & Sauna
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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
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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
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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. |
Northern Tier High Adventure
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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/ |
Ely DQ Grill & Chill
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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. |
Piragis Northwoods Company
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105 N. Central Ave, Ely | 218-365-6745 | Erin | Now hiring part-time retail staff 10-30 hours per week with flexible scheduling. Competitive wages, free rental gear, in-store discounts, lively environment, on the edge of the Boundary Waters Wilderness. Apply in person, apply at Piragis.com , or email your resume to erin@piragis.com . |
Northern Grounds
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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
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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
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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
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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) |
Wintergreen Northern Wear
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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. |