Employment
 Oak Island employment is a great experience to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Sportsman’s Oak Island Lodge is a fishing resort at the Northwest Angle of Minnesota and 40 miles north of Baudette, MN on Lake of the Woods. We accommodate up to 70 lodging guests and have a bar/restaurant that many locals like to enjoy. The island has 4 resorts and many seasonal cabins. Our scenery and fishing are incredible. Join us for the summer season or beyond.
A great place to get away from it all and enjoy a new experience for a season or beyond.
We have two seasons. Our winter season starts mid-December and runs through late March. We are closed on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day. Our summer season starts in early May and runs through mid/late October. Apply now for our Summer 2023 season!
Our positions are:
– Full-Time Seasonal or FlexTime Seasonal
We offer:
– Competitive Pay
– Great Tips
– Room (sorry no pets) & Board
– Boat transportation is included to and from Baudette or Young’s Bay to the island.
Housing:
We have several housing options. All employees have a bedroom, bathroom, microwave, small fridge, tv, and Wifi. Meals are prepared at the lodge.
Available Positions
Server/Housekeeper
Cook
Cook/Bartender
Varying days of the week and shifts between the hours of 6 am- 1 am. A mix of shifts of Cooking and Bartending. Cook Duties: Prepare menu items, staff meals, guest box, and shore lunches, food prep, restock, assist in planning specials, wash dishes, and keep the work area clean. At least 1-year of cooking experience is required. Must have Serve Safe Training or be willing to complete it. Bartending Duties: Take food and beverage orders in an efficient and timely matter, mix drinks, and stock, keep the bar clean, use the point of sale/computer system, and provide excellent customer service. Previous bartending experience is helpful. Must be 18 years or older.
Resort Worker
Cook/Dock Worker/Bartender
Cook/Server
Dock Worker
Duties include pumping gas, selling bait, hauling guest luggage, boating to get groceries and supplies, yard work, and general maintenance. Must be 18 or older. Boat driving experience is a plus.
Bartender
Housekeeper
Varying days of the week and shifts between the hours of 8 am-4 pm. Clean rooms, lodge, wash, fold, and dry laundry. Experience helpful but will train. Must be 18 years or older.
Ice Fishing Guide
Employment Application
Please complete the employment application below. If we feel you are a fit for one of our available positions, someone from our friendly staff will follow up with you for an interview.