Winter employment is available at Minnesota’s Lake of the Woods! Lake of the Woods comes alive with energy and opportunity. As one of the best ice fishing destinations in the world, our area welcomes thousands of visitors eager to experience the Walleye Capital of the World — and that means resorts, hotels, ice guides, restaurants, and local businesses are buzzing with activity. To keep things running smoothly, we rely on great people — and this winter, many employers are hiring!
Work Where You Love to Play
Are you looking for a change? Maybe you’re an adventure seeker who loves the outdoors? Why not work in a place that others dream of visiting? Many resorts, hotels, and supporting businesses around Lake of the Woods are now hiring for the winter season.
If you’ve ever thought to yourself, “I could live here,” this might be your moment to make it happen. Most people regret not taking more chances in life — here’s one worth taking.
Imagine living in an area people travel across the country to fish, hunt and vacation. Spend days off setting the hook and exploring new areas. This is available right now!
Because of it’s world class fishing and strong tourism, Lake of the Woods boasts a number of strong businesses in the hospitality industry such as resorts, hotels, bars, and restaurants with a myriad of good positions that need to be filled each and every year.
Business owners in these parts value good employees and they are well compensated for their hard work and dedication. In addition, there are lots of opportunities to gain valuable skills and move into management positions as well.
A Thriving Place to Work and Live
Lake of the Woods isn’t just a great place to fish, hunt, and enjoy the outdoors — it’s also an excellent place to build a career or start a business. The region enjoys a steady flow of visitors, a growing local economy, and a strong community built on education, healthcare, and opportunity.
Our county features quality healthcare, top-rated schools, and a welcoming small-town spirit. From the many new developments, fun new coffee houses and eateries as well as the convenient amenities that make life enjoyable, right here in the north country.
Resort and Hospitality Opportunities
Winter is one of the busiest seasons at Lake of the Woods, thanks to our consistent ice, daytime walleye bite, and world-class resort community. Resorts across the south shore, Rainy River, and Northwest Angle are gearing up for a busy season and need dependable staff.
Positions include:
Ice guides
Front desk and lodging staff
Housekeeping
Cooks and servers
Bartenders
Marketing and business management
Maintenance and transportation
This is hospitality at its finest — and many couples find success working together in these seasonal or year-round roles.
Finding Openings
If you have a favorite resort, don’t hesitate to give them a call. Many positions aren’t always listed online, but resorts are hiring now. It’s been said that 80% of job openings are never advertised — a simple phone call or email can go a long way and shows initiative.
You can find resort listings on the Lodging page at www.LakeoftheWoodsMN.com, and visit www.gethookedforlife.com for more information about employment and living in Lake of the Woods County.
Join a Community That Cares
People stay in Lake of the Woods County because of the people. We take pride in our community, our outdoor heritage, and our commitment to creating a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
As winter approaches, now is the perfect time to consider making Lake of the Woods your new home — or at least your new adventure. Work in the heart of one of Minnesota’s most beautiful and exciting destinations.
Lake of the Woods — where opportunity and adventure meet.
For more information, visit:
🌐 www.LakeoftheWoodsMN.com
🌐 www.gethookedforlife.com
📘 Facebook.com/LakeoftheWoodsMN
