Employment at Deep Portage
Deep Portage staff provide meaningful experiences for thousands of youth every single year. Join our team!
Opportunities:
School Year Environmental Educator
September to May position, primary responsibilities are teaching environmental education and outdoor skills lessons. Read more about the position here!
Summer Camp Team Leader -
June to August position, leading and teaching groups of campers as they spend a week at Deep Portage. Primary camps are firearms safety, hunter education, and outdoor skills. Read more about this position here!
Kitchen Positions
Positions available to support Deep Portage in one of the most important ways... feeding students! Read more about the open positions here!
Overnight Wood Burner "OPEN NOW"
November thru March position, responsible for supporting a sustainable campus by operating wood heating system overnight, and snow removal. Read more about the open positions here!
Employment at Deep Portage
u ample opportunities to grow.
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Overnight Wood Burner
Pay: $16/hour, 20-24 hours a week. Shift is Sunday-Thursdays 10pm-2am,
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​The purpose of this position is to operate a sustainable wood heating system and snow removal for an environmental education center.​
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For a full job description, please click here
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Essential Duties
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Safe operation of wood gasification system
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Ability to safely operate vehicles and snowplow
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Valid Driver's License and clean driving record
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Ability to work the assigned shift
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Ability to independently safely use all equipment (vehicles, trailers, power tool, etc)
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Ability to carry out instructions independently
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Please review full description before contacting Neal, (218) 682-2325 or neal@deepportage.org to apply or for more information.
Cook/Evening Lead
Pay: $17-19/hour, DOE
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Our kitchen is a great place to work and offers a positive, inclusive environment. This is not your typical restaurant style setting. Our cooks prepare three meals a day for guests and staff. We know how many meals we are serving ahead of time.
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Our guests' schedules are filled with fun activities and learning so they require good food to get the most out of their experiences. Working with us, you would be making a difference and serving an integral role in our organization!
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Essential Duties
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Prepare safe and good-tasting food for visiting groups in a timely manner
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Uphold all health code and food safety protocols at all times.
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Be the “person-in-charge” during the evening shift when the Food Service Director is not on site.
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Contact: Please contact Tamie, (218) 682-2325 or kitchen@deepportage.org to apply or for more information.
Kitchen Staff/Cook
Pay: $16/hour
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Our kitchen is a great place to work and offers a positive, inclusive environment. This is not your typical restaurant style setting. Our cooks prepare three meals a day for guests and staff. We know how many meals we are serving ahead of time.
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Our guests' schedules are filled with fun activities and learning so they require good food to get the most out of their experiences. Working with us, you would be making a difference and serving an integral role in our organization!
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Responsibilities & Job Duties
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Prepare meals for guests
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Prep food items for the day or next day's meals.
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Maintain a clean work station and kitchen.
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Maintain and organize storage of food and supplies.
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Comply with all closing duties.
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Although kitchen experience is nice, it is not required. We are happy to train positive, team-oriented candidates. High school students are welcome to apply.
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$16/hour. Full-time and part-time hours available. Flexibility with hours, especially during school breaks.
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Contact: Please contact Tamie, (218) 682-2325 or kitchen@deepportage.org to apply or for more information.