Staff Openings - Outfitting Department

The Outfitting Department is responsible for all the gear, equipment, canoes, and trail food used in the backcountry.

Chief Outfitter
Supervises the Outfitting Department including the Bay Post and Commissary, works closely with the base program director and the chief interpreter staff to ensure all crews are being properly outfitted for their trek. To hold this position, you must be at least 21 years of age, hold a current driver's license with a clean driving record, and have previous Northern Tier experience.

Bay Post Manager
Responsible for the trail equipment used to outfit crews going on canoe trips. Duties include issuing and maintaining the equipment, keeping the Bay Post building clean, and supervising other Bay Post staff. To hold this position, you must be at least 21 years of age, hold a current driver's license with a clean driving record, and have previous Northern Tier experience.

Commissary Manager
Responsible for the trail food operation of the program. Duties include ordering food, maintaining food inventories, issuing trail food to crews, keeping the commissary clean, and supervising other Commissary staff. To hold this position, you must be at least 21 years of age, hold a current driver's license with a clean driving record, and have previous Northern Tier experience.

Bay Post Staff
Helps distribute and maintain the trail equipment used to outfit crews going on canoe trips. Must be 18 years of age.

Commissary Staff
Helps distribute and maintain the trail food operation of the program. Must be 18 years of age, have the ability to pass the BSA swim test, and have first aid (preferably Wilderness First Aid) and CPR training.

Staff Application

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