We typically hire seasonal staff in March and April each year with staff training the week before we open for the season. However, seasonal staff may be hired anytime between March-August to meet staffing needs.

If you would like to consider being a volunteer Tour Guide, please contact us! Staff training is generally the third/fourth week of May each spring and we’d love to add to our volunteer family. Volunteer Tour Guides may be scheduled as little as 5 hours per week.


Museum leaders make every effort to maintain a safe, inclusive, equitable space for all employees and guests.


Seasonal, Full/Part-time hourly, Entry level, Some PTO, No medical benefits, paid 30min lunch break
Starting wage $14.50/hour

Along with other visitor services staff, the Visitor Services Representative acts as the initial visitor contact to the public for admissions, sales, tours and programs, and are part of the team responsible for maintaining daily operations. Primary duties revolve around sharing the story of Dorothy Molter and gift shop/admissions sales. Depending on the hired applicant, collections care, maintenance and other projects may also be included in the duties.

This position generally starts with staff training the third or fourth week of May and can extend through and beyond Labor Day depending on whether the hired applicant is still enrolled in school or is a seasonal resident.

Seasonal, Full-time hourly, Entry level, Some PTO, No medical benefits, paid 30min lunch break
Starting wage $14.50/hour

Along with other staff, the Visitor Services Intern acts as the initial visitor contact to the public for admissions, tours, and programs, are responsible for maintaining retail operations, and assist with collections care. This internship is adapted to the strengths of the hired applicant but will include tour guiding (20-30min) to the public and working a point of sale system.

This position starts with staff training the third or fourth week of May and can extend through and beyond Labor Day depending on whether the hired applicant is still enrolled in school.

To apply to either position:
Mail or email resume/work experience and at least two references to:
Jess Edberg or     jess@rootbeerlady.com
Re: Employment
PO Box 391
Ely, Minnesota 55731

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