About: The Minnesota Council of HI-USA is based in St. Paul, MN. We promote travel and cultural exchange through hostelling and travel education. We manage the Mississippi Headwaters Hostel in Itasca State Park. We also organize the Minnesota Ironman® Bike Ride.

employment

Job Openings At HI-MN

Winter Hostel Manager

Mississippi Headwaters Hostel
HI - Mississippi Headwaters Hostel
Park Rapids, Minnesota

September 2, 2008: This position has been filled.

About the MN council

Our Headquarters is in Saint Paul, MN

HI-MN Council OfficeOffice hours: Monday—Thursday from 9am—2pm.

address Address: 622 Selby Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104 [link to map]

email Email: info@himinnesota.org

phone Telephone: 651.251.1495 | Fax: 651.251.1496

Our Mississippi Headwaters Hostel is located in Itasca State Park

HI-MN Council Officeaddress 27910 Forest Lane, Park Rapids, MN 56470 [link to map]

email Email: mhhostel@himinnesota.org

phone Telephone/Fax: 218.266.3415

HI-MN Board of Directors

  • Board President: Tricia Moloney
  • Board VP / Secretary: Nicole Weber
  • Treasurer: Kati Pederson
  • Erica Anderson
  • Barbara Johnson
  • Katie Kruizenga
  • Tashia Weisenburger
  • Kate Kloeckner
  • Chris Bennington
  • Steven Pesklo
  • Travis Jeffrey

HI-MN Staff

Executive Director
Jon Ridge
phone email 651.251.1495 | e-mail

Travel Education + Volunteer Coordinator
Jeremy Weizel
phone email 651.251.1495 | e-mail

Hostel Manager - Mississippi Headwaters Hostel
Michelle Vidovic
phone email 218.266.3415 | e-mail

Employment Opportunities

Please see our employment page

HI-MN Volunteers

Rail Europe Expert: Patrick Kulisheck
phone email 651.251.1495 | e-mail

The Mission Statement of HI-Minnesota Council
To develop culturally sensitive world citizens through educational programs, promotion of responsible travel, and positive hostelling experiences.

The Vision of HI-MN
To be a leader in providing the knowledge and tools for building cultural awareness through global travel experi ences for our partners and stakeholders.

Values Statement of HI-MN

We Value:

  • Socially responsible and culturally respectful travel.
  • Dialogue and interaction that promotes cultural understanding.
  • Transformational travel education opportunities.
  • Members and donors for their support and contributions.
  • Employees and volunteers who work to accomplish the mission of the HI-USA, Minnesota Council.
  • Community involvement and engagement in the programs and events we sponsor.
  • Responsible use of the world's resources.

Our goal is that hostellers will become caring world citizens who are catalysts for intercultural exchange and understanding, and who are stewards of the earth.

Weather Vane logoHistory of Minnesota Council of HI-USA

Read about the storied past of HI-Minnesota as told by Frank Braun and Jon Ridge.

HI-MN Strategic Plan 2006-2009

In 2006 HI-MN we developed a 3 year strategic plan, which is a blueprint for the development of our council. You may download a PDF version by right-clicking here: HI-MN Strategic Plan 2006-2009

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©2008 Hostelling International USA, Minnesota Council - a 501 (C)3 non-profit charitable organization. The marks IRONMAN, IRONWOMAN and IRONWOMEN are used with the permission of the World Triathlon Corporation. However, the Minnesota IRONMAN Bike Ride is not sponsored by or in any way affiliated with the World Triathlon Corporation.

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Minnesota Council Address : 622 Selby Ave. St Paul, MN 55104 | Telephone: 651.251.1495 | Email

Mississippi Headwaters Hostel: 27910 Forest Lane, Park Rapids, MN 56470 | Telephone: 218.266.3415 | Email