SEASONAL POSITION INFORMATION TO CUT AND PASTE ONTO EMPLOYMENT WEBSITES PositionTitle Responsibilities Qualifications Other Comments Airport Aide Please view our website at www.MackinacParks.com for further POSITION REQUIREMENTS: WORK LOCATION AND Please note that employment and position information and to print our 1. Must be 18 as of first date of employment. SCHEDULE: applications are application. PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL YOUR RESUME - 2. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication This position is located at the required in order to be YOU MUST MAIL A COMPLETED MSHP APPLICATION skills Mackinac Island Airport on considered for TO APPLY. Applicants are encouraged to apply before March 3. Excellent mathematical skills, including the ability to Mackinac Island, employment. Interested 15th, although we will continue to accept applications after this conduct mathematical functions with or without the use of a . Work location may applicants should MAIL date. Duties and requirements listed may not be conclusive. calculator. change as park needs their MSHP application 4. Possess a general working knowledge of tools dictate. This position works to the address listed on NOTE: Applicant selected for this position will be required to 5. Excellent organizational skills 40-hours per week and the top of the take a drug test (results must be negative). A criminal records 6. Previous cashiering experience and experience with credit generally works five days a application. PLEASE check and employment references will also be conducted. card machines desired week, although the days and DO NOT EMAIL 7. Familiarity with effectively operating a computer hours worked may vary APPLICATIONS OR EMPLOYMENT DATES: 8. Must be able to work effectively with the public and able to according to park needs. RESUMES. Position will start in early May and work until early September. handle stressful situations in a calm, professional manner 9. Ability to work in an efficient manner without direct This is a seasonal positions Although a cover letter SCOPE OF DUTIES: supervision; must be comfortable working alone hired for the summer season and resume are not This is a seasonal position, which will work closely with MISPC 10. Knowledge of aviation terminology preferred only. required, they are airport personnel to ensure safe and efficient service of the 11. Familiarity with operating a aeronautical advisory unicom helpful. Airport, which is open 12-hours a day, seven days a week during radio and walkie-talkie desired, but not required *Low cost housing available - peak summer season. Duties of this position include 12. An interest in airport management or aviation is desired, approximately $96.00 a month - communicating with pilots and passengers, assisting with but not required for employees who do not live directions, answering questions regarding Mackinac Island and in the area. other airports, and recording payment of airport fees. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: *Paid orientation Stretching and bending are moves commonly made *Park picnic at start of season RESPONSIBILITIES: throughout the day by employees in this position. The *Uniforms provided free of Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: employee must have the ability to do the following activities, charge 1. Assist Mackinac Island State Park Commission airport with or without, reasonable accommodation: Frequent lifting, *Free parking personnel in the airport terminal office. carrying, transporting, loading and unloading of supplies, *Many staff events free to 2. Conduct cashiering duties using a cash register and credit card walking long distances and up steep inclines in all weather employees machine, and issue receipts. conditions, frequent twisting, bending, stooping, reaching and 3. Answer telephone and use short-wave radio. grasping, sitting and/or standing for long periods of time, and 4. Prepare daily airport usage report for review by Mackinac ability to utilize ferry boat transportation to and from Island State Park Commission personnel. Mackinac Island. 5. Conduct minor building and grounds maintenance duties, such as planting and watering flowerbeds, empty trash, trimming grass and sweep sidewalks. 6. Conduct runway maintenance duties as needed. 7. Clean interior of airport including restrooms and offices, wash windows, vacuum, and change lights. 8. Put up and take down flags. 9. Other duties as assigned.

* The Airport Aide will often be the only park employee in the airport office to assist incoming and outgoing airport traffic.

SEASONAL POSITION INFORMATION TO CUT AND PASTE ONTO EMPLOYMENT WEBSITES American Indian Interpreter Please view our website at www.MackinacParks.com for further REQUIREMENTS: GENERAL INFORMATION employment and position information. Although applicants are 1. Must be 18 years or older as of date of hire This is a temporary seasonal at- Please note that encouraged to apply ASAP (preferably before March 15th), we 2. Must have an interest in the interpretation of Native will position which does not applications are will continue to accept applications after this date. Duties and American traditions and history include recall rights or fringe required in order to be requirements listed may not be conclusive. 3. Must be out-going, enthusiastic and have strong public benefits. Position will expire at considered for contact and speaking skills the time employment is ended employment. Interested All historic interpreter positions requires extensive interaction 4. Should be a member of an upper Odawa or for the season; employee does applicants should MAIL with guests to the parks. THIS POSITION WILL ALSO Ojibway tribal band not have recall rights to this or their MSHP application WORK AS A COSTUMED HISTORIC INTERPRETER AS 5. Should have a working knowledge of Native American any other MSHP position in the to the address listed on A SOLDIER, VOYAGEUR OR OTHER. crafts and technology future. Additional information the top of the will be provided upon application. PLEASE WORK LOCATION AND WORK DATES: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: employment. DO NOT EMAIL This position works as a costumed historical interpreter at Stretching and bending are moves commonly made APPLICATIONS OR Colonial during the park's season. It is throughout the day by employees in this position. The This is a seasonal position hired RESUMES. expected that this position will start in early May and work to employee must have the ability to do the following activities, for the summer season only. Labor Day. with or without reasonable accommodation: frequent lifting, Cover letter and resume carrying, transporting, loading and unloading of up to 35 lbs., *Low cost housing available - are not required, but are DUTIES: walking on rough terrain and walking long distances in all approximately $96.00 a month - helpful. Interpretive themes will focus on Colonial Michilimackinac as a weather conditions, frequent twisting, bending, stooping, for employees who do not live gathering place where Great Lakes Indian nations and reaching and grasping, sitting, kneeling and/or standing for in the Straits of Mackinac area. Euroamericans conducted trade, diplomacy and warfare as long periods of time. *Paid orientation partners and allies. *Park picnic at start of season GENERAL WORK INFORMATION: *Uniforms provided free of RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE This is a temporary seasonal at-will position, which serves at charge POSITION): the will of the employer and does not include recall rights or *Free parking 1. To help the guests develop a better awareness, appreciation benefits. This position will expire at the time employment is *Many staff events free to and understanding of the history of Colonial Michilimackinac ended for the season. The number of weeks and hours employees and the Straits of Mackinac area. worked may vary as park needs dictate. Additional 2. To protect and preserve the archaeological and natural information will be provided to the employee upon features of Colonial Michilimackinac State Historic Park. employment. 3. To encourage the protection and wise use of cultural and natural resources in the Straits of Mackinac area and elsewhere. 4. Daily interpretation of the recreated Indian summer encampment adjacent to Colonial Michilimackinac. 5. Helping park guests understand and appreciate the American experience at Colonial Michilimackinac (Pe-quod-e-nong) in the 1770s. 6. Present formal and informal interpretation programs about the history and traditions of the Odawa and Ojibway Indians to the guests of the encampment site. 7. Participate as an Native American Interpreter in the Walking Tour, Children's Tour and The Arrival of the Voyageur programs inside Colonial Michilimackinac. 8. Wear recreated clothing and accouterments that reflect the appearance of Odawa or Ojibway Indians in the 1770's. 9. Participate in other interpretive presentations and other work

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Archaeology Crew Member Please view our website at www.MackinacParks.com for further EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: These are seasonal positions Please note that employment and position information and to print our 1. Previous archaeology training, as demonstrated by field hired for the summer season applications are application. DO NOT EMAIL YOUR RESUME - YOU school or recommendation by professional archaeologist. only. required in order to be MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETED APPLICATION TO 2. Ability to do informal public interpretation. considered for APPLY. Applicants are encouraged to apply before March 3. Ability to work with other archaeology team members, *Low cost housing available - employment. Interested 15th, although we will continue to accept applications after this both professional and volunteer. approximately $96.00 a month - applicants should MAIL date. Duties and requirements listed may not be conclusive. 4. Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather for employees who do not live their MSHP application conditions. in the Straits of Mackinac area. to the address listed on SCOPE OF DUTIES: 5. High school graduate and a minimum of 18 years of age. *Paid orientation the top of the The archaeology crew member is responsible for carrying out all 6. Training in historical archaeology and/or 18th century *Park picnic at start of season application. PLEASE aspects of excavation and recording of the archaeological site material culture is desired. *Uniforms provided free of DO NOT EMAIL under the direction of the curator of archaeology and the charge APPLICATIONS OR archaeology field supervisor. Crew members will also provide PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: *Free parking RESUMES. public interpretation of the archaeology site. The employee must have the ability to do the following *Many staff events free to activities with or without reasonable accommodation: the employees You must include a WORK LOCATION AND SCHEDULE: ability to speak before the public, walking over uneven terrain, cover letter and resume The workstation for this position is Colonial Michilimackinac in kneeling, sitting and/or standing for long periods of time and with your application Mackinaw City, although the employee may be asked to work at carrying/lifting items up to 35 pounds. In order to carry out and three professional other MISPC sites as needed. It is expected that the position the duties, the archaeology crew member will encounter references. will work early June to late August (12 weeks), five days a week frequent twisting, bending, stooping, reaching and for 40 hours per week and will be on an 8:30am to 5:00pm grasping. The employee may be exposed to various weather rotating work schedule which may include weekends and conditions including heat, cold, wind and rain; the employee holidays. The archaeology crew member will have a 30 minute must be able to work outside in those weather conditions. lunchtime. The number of weeks, days and hours worked may vary as park needs dictate. GENERAL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: This is a temporary seasonal at-will position which does not RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE include recall rights or fringe benefits. Position will expire at POSITION): the time employment is ended for the season; employee does 1. Performs excavating, water screening, note taking and not have recall rights to this or any other MSHP position in mapping of assigned area. the future. Additional information will be provided upon 2. Provides interpretation of archaeology to park guests. employment. 3. Assists with care and storage of equipment. 4. Washes and packages artifacts in lab (rain day activity). DRESS CODE: 5. Assists with photography, survey and other related duties as The park maintains a dress code for the archaeology crew assigned. members which includes a park issued uniform and no inappropriate hairstyles, jewelry, clothing or fashion statements are allowed. Further information regarding the dress code will be shared with the employee upon employment. Exhibit Cleaner Please view our website at www.MackinacParks.com for further POSITION REQUIREMENTS: GENERAL EMPLOYMENT Please note that employment and position information and to print our 1. Must be 18 years or older as of date of hire (end of April) INFORMATION: applications are application. DO NOT EMAIL YOUR RESUME - YOU 2. Must be able to work a varied schedule if requested, This position is required to required in order to be MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETED APPLICATION TO including weekends, holidays and evenings wear a park-issued uniform. considered for APPLY. Applicants are encouraged to apply before March 3. Knowledge of the standard methods, practices, tools and This is a temporary seasonal at- employment. Interested

SEASONAL POSITION INFORMATION TO CUT AND PASTE ONTO EMPLOYMENT WEBSITES 15th, although we will continue to accept applications after this equipment of the janitorial trade, helpful, but not required will position which does not applicants should MAIL date. Duties and requirements listed may not be conclusive. 4. Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules include recall rights or fringe their MSHP application desired benefits. Position will expire at to the address listed on *It is preferred, but not required that the employee live on 5. Some knowledge of the proper use of chemicals and the time employment is ended the top of the Mackinac Island. We do offer housing to our seasonal staff cleaning materials desired for the season; employee does application. PLEASE (approximately $96.00 a month). 6. Ability to operate and use janitorial tools, equipment and not have recall rights to this or DO NOT EMAIL supplies, such as vacuum cleaners and cleaning any other MSHP position in the APPLICATIONS OR DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: compounds/solutions required future. Additional information RESUMES. June 4th to August 24, 2007 (12 weeks); position will work 40 7. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions will be provided upon hours per week. employment. Cover letter and resume PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: are not required, but are This seasonal position works in a janitorial capacity cleaning Stretching and bending are moves commonly made This is a seasonal position hired encouraged. exhibits and display cases located in historic buildings in Fort throughout the day by the employee in this position. The for the summer season only. Mackinac and at the Mackinac State Historic Parks downtown employee must have the ability to do the following activities, historic buildings. Position will also clean the Heritage Center with or without, reasonable accommodation: Frequent lifting, *Low cost housing available - which houses offices and artifact collections. carrying, transporting, loading and unloading of up to 35 approximately $96.00 a month - pounds, walking long distances and up steep inclines in all for employees who do not live Some examples of the responsibilities of this position include: weather conditions, frequent twisting, bending, stooping, in the Straits of Mackinac area. 1. Daily exhibit cleaning and cleaning of all public exhibit areas reaching and grasping. *Paid orientation on a daily basis (sweeping, vacuuming, cleaning windows, *Park picnic at start of season exhibit cases and mopping). *The park will conduct a criminal records check on the *Uniforms provided free of 2. Cleaning of the Heritage Center. individual selected for this position. charge 3. Conduct scheduled daily cleaning of period settings; clean *Free parking non-public areas of the buildings (i.e.: storage rooms, etc.) as *Many staff events free to needed. employees 4. Assist Park Operations unit in monitoring traps used to control pests, including emptying and replacing traps. 5. Assist in the cleaning of the downtown historic buildings exhibit areas and period settings. 6. Other duties as assigned. Exhibit Maintenance Technician Please view our website at www.MackinacParks.com for further POSITION REQUIREMENTS: GENERAL INFORMATION: Please note that employment and position information and to print our 1. Must be 18 years or older as of date of hire This is a temporary seasonal at- applications are application. DO NOT EMAIL YOUR RESUME - YOU 2. Must be able to work a varied schedule if requested, will position which does not required in order to be MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETED APPLICATION TO including weekends, holidays and evenings include recall rights or fringe considered for APPLY. Applicants are encouraged to apply before March 3. Must have working knowledge of the use of hand and benefits. Position will expire at employment. Interested 15th, although we will continue to accept applications after this power tools and workshop practices the time employment is ended applicants should MAIL date. Duties and requirements listed may not be conclusive. 4. Must be self-motivated, organized and professional and for the season; employee does their MSHP application able to work in a team environment not have recall rights to this or to the address listed on EMPLOYMENT DATES: 5. Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules any other MSHP position in the the top of the It is expected that this position will work May 7th to August 10, desired future. Additional information application. PLEASE 2007 (dates are subject to change and the supervisor is willing to 6. Candidate should have or be pursuing a degree in fine arts, will be provided upon DO NOT EMAIL be a little flexible on start/end dates although the position will design or museum studies employment. APPLICATIONS OR be expected to work 14 weeks). 7. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions RESUMES. 8. Must have valid drivers license and must have own vehicle. This is a seasonal position hired This seasonal position works in the Museum Programs unit 9. Mileage will be reimbursed at State rate. for the summer season only. Cover letter and resume performing technical maintenance on exhibits, and assisting with are not required, but are

SEASONAL POSITION INFORMATION TO CUT AND PASTE ONTO EMPLOYMENT WEBSITES installation and fabrication of exhibits and displays at Historic PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: *Low cost housing available - encouraged. Mill Creek, Colonial Michilimackinac, Old Mackinac Point Stretching and bending are moves commonly made approximately $96.00 a month - , Fort Mackinac and Mackinac Island State Park. throughout the day by the employee in this position. The for employees who do not live This position works under the direction of the exhibit designer. employee must have the ability to do the following activities, in the Straits of Mackinac area. with or without, reasonable accommodation: frequent lifting, *Paid orientation DUTIES: carrying, transporting, loading and unloading of up to 35 *Park picnic at start of season 1. Daily exhibit maintenance including repair and replacement pounds, walking long distances and up steep inclines in all *Uniforms provided free of of exhibit components including lighting, and resetting audio- weather conditions, frequent twisting, bending, stooping, charge visual and computer driven displays. Tasks may include reaching and grasping. The employee will be exposed to *Free parking woodworking, wiring, painting, and graphics assembly. Tools noisy, hot and/or dusty environments and will be required to *Many staff events free to will include band saw, router, table saw. wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as instructed by employees 2. Construction and/or repair of acrylic artifact display mounts. the supervisor. The employee will travel between the sites . 3. Installing new exhibits and/or display components. and must have a valid driver’s license and be able to ride a 4. Other duties as assigned, including assisting in exhibit bicycle. cleaning and assisting Exhibit Designer in various park projects. 5. Occasional construction of historic reproductions such as boxes, signs, and architectural details.

Grounds/Maintenance Crews Please view our website at www.MackinacParks.com for further REQUIREMENTS: DRESS CODE: Please note that employment and position information and to print our 1. Must be 18 as of first date of employment The park maintains a dress applications are application. PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL YOUR RESUME - 2. Must be able to follow verbal and written directions and code for our required in order to be YOU MUST MAIL A COMPLETED MSHP APPLICATION able to verbally communicate with others grounds/maintenance crew. considered for TO APPLY. Applicants are encouraged to apply before March 3. Previous experience operating grounds equipment (i.e. Employees are required to wear employment. Interested 15th, although we will continue to accept applications after this lawn mower, weed eater, etc.) preferred, but not required a park-issued uniform. applicants should MAIL date. Some positions start in late April, others in early May (or 4. Must have a valid driver's license (for Mainland positions their MSHP application dates in-between) and work into September or into early only) These are seasonal positions. to the address listed on October (or dates in-between). Duties and requirements listed Individuals are hired for the the top of the may not be conclusive. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: summer season only. Positions application. PLEASE The employee must have the ability to do the following generally work between ten and DO NOT EMAIL SCOPE OF DUTIES: activities with or without reasonable accommodation: the 23 weeks. APPLICATIONS OR The seasonal grounds/maintenance position is a part of the ability to walk over uneven terrain for long distances and up RESUMES. Park Operations unit and will work either in Mackinaw City or steep inclines, kneeling, sitting and/or standing for long *Low cost housing available - on Mackinac Island performing grounds, maintenance and periods of time and carrying/lifting items up to 35 approximately $96.00 a month - Although a cover letter possibly janitorial duties. pounds. In order to carry out the duties, the for employees who do not live and resume are not grounds/maintenance crew member will encounter frequent in the Straits of Mackinac area. required, they are DUTIES: twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, grasping and loading *Paid orientation helpful. Examples of the type of work this position will conduct are: and unloading of supplies. The employee will be exposed to *Park picnic at start of season 1. Mowing and trimming of lawn areas various weather conditions including heat, cold, wind and *Uniforms provided free of 2. Cleaning of restroom facilities and bathrooms in offices rain; the employee must be able to work outside in those charge 3. Collection of trash from grounds or containers, and disposal weather conditions. For those individuals hired to work on *Free parking of same the Mackinac Island grounds crew, must have the ability to *Many staff events free to 4. Painting or staining of buildings or other structures utilize ferry boat transportation to and from Mackinac employees 5. Other duties as assigned Island.

SEASONAL POSITION INFORMATION TO CUT AND PASTE ONTO EMPLOYMENT WEBSITES WORK LOCATION AND SCHEDULE: LICENSES: Seasonal positions will be located at Colonial Michilimackinac Some employees hired for a grounds/maintenance crew and/or Historic Mill Creek in Mackinaw City or at Fort position will be required to have a valid driver's license. The Mackinac on Mackinac Island (which includes Mackinac Island supervisor of the position will notify you whether this is a State Park). The employee will be assigned a workstation when requirement of the particular position you are being he/she is hired, but may be reassigned to other MISPC sites as considered for. necessary. GENERAL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: This position is a temporary, seasonal position which serves at the will of the employer and does not include fringe benefits (other than those mandated by governmental laws). The position will expire at the time employment is ended for the season; the employee does not have any "recall" rights to any position with Mackinac State Historic Parks. Shared subsidized housing available. Guest Services Representative Please view our website at www.MackinacParks.com for further POSITION REQUIREMENTS: PHYSICAL Please note that employment and position information and to print our 1. Must be 18 as of first date of employment. REQUIREMENTS: applications are application. DO NOT EMAIL YOUR RESUME - YOU 2. Ability to read and write effectively and to understand and Employee must have the ability required in order to be MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETED APPLICATION TO follow written and verbal directions. to do the following activities, considered for APPLY. Applicants are encouraged to apply before March 3. Ability to operate computerized cash registers with speed with or without reasonable employment. Interested 15th, although we will continue to accept applications after this and accuracy. accommodation: frequent applicants should MAIL date. Duties and requirements listed may not be conclusive. 4. Friendly, outgoing personality. lifting, carrying, transporting, their MSHP application 5. Good math skills loading and unloading of up to to the address listed on **Some positions will start in early May, others in early June (or 6. Ability to maintain composure during stressful situations. 35 lbs., walking long distances the top of the dates in-between) and work through late August or into early 7. Knowledge of or willingness to learn effective sales and up steep inclines in all application. PLEASE October (or dates in-between). techniques. weather conditions, frequent DO NOT EMAIL 8. Display professional work habits (will be required to wear a twisting, bending, stooping, APPLICATIONS OR 1. Greet guests upon arrival. uniform provided by the park). reaching and grasping, sitting RESUMES. 2. Assist visitors with selection of admission tickets. *Be prepared to work at various assigned sales outlets. and/or standing for long 3. Enter ticket purchases into computerized cash register. periods of time, and the ability Cover letters and 4. Assist museum store guest with purchases. to utilize ferry boat resumes are not 5. Enter all museum store purchases into computerized cash transportation to and from required, but helpful. register. Mackinac Island. Please note 6. Study and be knowledgeable about all MSHP public that our stores, kiosks and programs and facilities. ticket booths are not air 7. Respond to inquiries from guests. conditioned. 8. Perform other duties as assigned. These are seasonal positions hired for the summer season only. Positions generally work between ten and 23 weeks.

*Low cost housing available - approximately $96.00 a month - for employees who do not live in the Straits of Mackinac area.

SEASONAL POSITION INFORMATION TO CUT AND PASTE ONTO EMPLOYMENT WEBSITES *Paid orientation *Park picnic at start of season *Uniforms provided free of charge *Free parking *Many staff events free to employees

Historic Interpreters Please view our website at www.MackinacParks.com for further POSITION REQUIREMENTS Please note that applications are employment and position information and to print our Interested applicants should possess the ability to speak in required in order to be application. PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL YOUR RESUME - front of the public, to effectively interact with visitors to the considered for employment. YOU MUST MAIL A COMPLETED MSHP APPLICATION park, should have an interest in history; ability to play a Interested applicants should TO APPLY. Applicants are encouraged to apply before March musical instrument is desired, but not required. MAIL their MSHP application 15th, although we will continue to accept applications after this 1. Must be 18 years or older as of date of hire. to the address listed on the top date. Duties and requirements listed may not be conclusive. 2. Must have an interest in historical interpretation. of the application. PLEASE 3. Must be “out-going,” enthusiastic and have strong public DO NOT EMAIL We have a variety of historic interpreter positions - some contact and speaking skills. APPLICATIONS OR positions will work on Mackinac Island, others in Mackinaw RESUMES. City ("mainland"). All interpreters are required to wear the PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: appropriate park-provided historic costumes/uniforms. All This position will require the employee to wear costumes or Cover letters and resumes are historic interpreter positions requires extensive interaction with heavy wool uniforms in all types of weather conditions not required, but helpful. guests to the parks. including extreme heat. Soldier positions will also carry and discharge rifles with black powder and fire cannons causing PLEASE SEE OUR Some of the male historic interpreter positions will start in early loud noise (earplugs are provided). Stretching and bending WEBSITE FOR FURTHER May, others in early June or dates in-between. The historic are moves commonly made throughout the day by employees INFORMATION AT house interpreters [female interpreters] will start in early June) in this position. The employee must have the ability to do the www.MackinacParks.com following activities, with or without, reasonable DUTIES: accommodation: Frequent lifting, carrying, transporting, Explain and interpret cultural and natural history of MSHP sites loading and unloading of supplies, walking long distances on while dressed in historic costume. rough terrain and up steep inclines, frequent twisting, bending, stooping, reaching and grasping, sitting and/or MEN - The male historic interpreters will interpret the daily standing for long periods of time, and ability to utilize ferry lives of soldiers - either the British Redcoats of the late 1700's at boat transportation to and from Mackinac Island. Colonial Michilimackinac in Mackinaw City or the American soldiers of the 1880's at Fort Mackinac on Mackinac Island. These are seasonal positions. Individuals are hired for the Interpreters at Colonial Michilimackinac will also protray summer season only. Positions generally work between ten voyageur's, priest, and various traders. and 23 weeks.

WOMEN (Colonial Michilimackinac) dress in female costume *Low cost housing available - approximately $96.00 a month - appropriate to the women of that era while demonstrating crafts for employees who do not live in the Straits of Mackinac area. and cooking techniques. *Paid orientation *Park picnic at start of season *Mainland (Mackinaw City) interpreters may also be assigned at *Uniforms provided free of charge the Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse as lighthouse interpreters. *Free parking *Many staff events free to employees

SEASONAL POSITION INFORMATION TO CUT AND PASTE ONTO EMPLOYMENT WEBSITES HISTORIC HOUSE INTERPRETERS - Downtown Mackinac Island: Interpret 1830's to 1880's everyday life by craft and cooking demonstration.

Lighthouse Interpreter Please view our website at www.MackinacParks.com for further REQUIREMENTS: WORK SCHEDULE: Please note that employment and position information and to print our 1. Must be 18 years or older as of first date of employment. It is expected that the position applications are application. PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL YOUR RESUME - 2. Must have an interest in historical interpretation and will work early May through required in order to be YOU MUST MAIL A COMPLETED MSHP APPLICATION . mid-October and work 40 considered for TO APPLY. Applicants are encouraged to apply before March 3. Must be "out-going", enthusiastic and have strong public hours per week, although employment. Interested 15th, although we will continue to accept applications after this contact and speaking skills. weeks, days and hours worked applicants should MAIL date. Duties and requirements listed may not be conclusive. 4. Must be able to work for from early May through mid- may vary as park needs dictate. their MSHP application October. to the address listed on SCOPE OF DUTIES: 5. Must be able to work alone without constant supervision DRESS CODE: the top of the This position works as a costumed historical interpreter at Old and/or work effectively with other employees. The park maintains a dress application. PLEASE Mackinac Point Light Station (lighthouse) in Mackinaw City, code this position which DO NOT EMAIL Michigan presenting formal and informal interpretation PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: includes no inappropriate APPLICATIONS OR programs about the history of the light tower, keeper's quarters, The employee must have the ability to do the following hairstyles, jewelry, clothing or RESUMES. and the fog signal building. Position will interpret the roles of activities, with or without, reasonable accommodation: fashion statements are the lighthouse keepers and their family members in the walking, sitting and/or standing for long periods of time, allowed. You are required to Cover letters and operation of the Old Mackinac Point Light Station during the speaking before the public, climbing ladders, squeezing be in approved park historic resumes are not 1910 time period. through narrow openings (approximately 2' by 2'), and costume at all times while on required, but helpful. walking up and down steep steps. In order to carry out the duty, which includes the DUTIES: duties, the interpreter may encounter frequent twisting, wearing of proper 1. While wearing reproduction 1910 period clothing of the bending, stooping, reaching and grasping. The interpreter footwear. The park will furnish lighthouse keepers and their family members, the employee will may be required to work in the blacksmith shop, which will the employee with the required present formal and informal interpretation programs about the cause the employee to be exposed to extreme weather costume items which must be history of the light tower, keeper's quarters, fog signal building, conditions including heat and cold; the employee must be able returned at the end of seasonal lighthouse technology, Great lakes shipping in the early 20th to work in that environment. The employee must have the employment. century, and the role of the and family in the ability to utilize ferry boat transportation to and from operation of the Light Station. Mackinac Island. These are seasonal positions 2. Help the visitors develop a better awareness, appreciation and hired for the summer season understanding of the history of the Old Mackinac Point Light only. Station. 3. Greet guests as they enter the . *Low cost housing available - 4. Position is required to lead lighthouse guests safely up and approximately $96.00 a month - down the light tower. for employees who do not live 5. Provide security for the building during the museum's open in the Straits of Mackinac area. hours. *Paid orientation 6. Participate in other interpretive presentations and programs at *Park picnic at start of season MSHP sites as required. *Uniforms provided free of charge *Free parking *Many staff events free to employees

SEASONAL POSITION INFORMATION TO CUT AND PASTE ONTO EMPLOYMENT WEBSITES Naturalist Please view our website at www.MackinacParks.com for further POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Please note that applications are employment and position information and to print our 1. Must be 18 years or older as of date of hire required in order to be application. PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL YOUR RESUME - 2. Must have or be working towards a degree in natural considered for employment. YOU MUST MAIL A COMPLETED MSHP APPLICATION resources management; biological, earth or Interested applicants should TO APPLY. Applicants are encouraged to apply before March environmental science; recreation; communication; MAIL their MSHP application 15th, although we will continue to accept applications after this interpretation or related field to the address listed on the top date. Duties and requirements listed may not be conclusive. 3. Must be out-going, enthusiastic and have strong public of the application. PLEASE contact and speaking skills DO NOT EMAIL This seasonal position will require extensive interaction with 4. Must have a practical knowledge of plants, animals and APPLICATIONS OR guests to the parks. community ecology and identification RESUMES.

The seasonal naturalist works as an uniformed interpretive PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Cover letter and resume are not naturalist at Historic Mill Creek during our visitor season, early Stretching and bending are moves commonly made required, but are helpful. May through mid-October. The employee works under the throughout the day by employees in this position. The direction of the interpretation supervisor. employee must have the ability to do the following activities, with or without reasonable accommodation: Frequent lifting, EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: carrying, transporting, loading and unloading of up to 35 lbs., 1. Conduct daily natural history interpretation at the Historic walking long distances and up steep inclines in all weather Mill Creek nature center and at nearby natural features. conditions, frequent twisting, bending, stooping, reaching and 2. Present regularly scheduled talks and guided walks on a grasping, sitting and/or standing for long periods of time, and variety of natural history topics. the ability to utilize ferry boat transportation to and from 3. Provide informal interpretation about the cultural and natural Mackinac Island. history of the Straits area to visitors of the park. 4. Present environmental education programs (including talks This is a seasonal position hired for the summer season only. and guided nature hikes) to groups of students visiting the park between May and June. *Low cost housing available - approximately $96.00 a month - 5. Help monitor and protect the park's fragile natural features for employees who do not live in the Straits of Mackinac area. from human abuse. *Paid orientation 6. Help to improve and maintain the park's trail system *Park picnic at start of season 7. Maintain the Visitor's Center's wildlife observation area and *Uniforms provided free of charge native species plantings around the Visitor's Center. *Free parking 8. Participate in other interpretive presentations as required. *Many staff events free to employees 9. Other duties as assigned.

Scout Coordinator Please view our website at www.MackinacParks.com for further REQUIREMENTS: These are seasonal positions. employment and position information and to print our 1. Must be 18 years old as of first day of employment Individuals are hired for the application. PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL YOUR RESUME - 2. Must possess previous leadership experience at the summer season only. Positions YOU MUST MAIL A COMPLETED MSHP APPLICATION Mackinac Island Scout Service Camp generally work between ten and TO APPLY. Applicants are encouraged to apply before March 3. This employee must have strong interpersonal 23 weeks. 15th, although we will continue to accept applications after this relationship skills and the ability to communicate date. Duties and requirements listed may not be conclusive. effectively both verbally and in writing *Low cost housing available - 4. Must be able to maintain composure during stressful approximately $96.00 a month - SCOPE OF DUTIES: situations for employees who do not live The scout coordinator acts as the liaison between the Mackinac 5. Be flexible enough to work with a wide variety of boy in the Straits of Mackinac area. State Historic Parks and the boy scout and girl scout troops scout and girl scout troops *Paid orientation

SEASONAL POSITION INFORMATION TO CUT AND PASTE ONTO EMPLOYMENT WEBSITES which participate in the Mackinac Island Scout Service Camp. 6. Must have strong organizational skills to coordinate *Park picnic at start of season The coordinator ensures that troops are fulfilling their daily and MSHP needs with each individual troop *Uniforms provided free of weekly duties while at the service camp and will also be available 7. Knowledge of scouting principles and procedures is charge to assist the troops with issues/questions that may arise during required *Free parking their service time. *Many staff events free to PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: employees RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE This position will involve extensive walking - including POSITION): walking up and down steps and on uneven terrain. Stretching 1. The scout coordinator is responsible for ensuring that and bending are moves commonly made throughout the day visiting scout troops perform guide duty, flag duty and by the employee in this position. The employee must have other service activities that assist Mackinac State Historic the ability to do the following activities, with or without Parks. The coordinator ensures that proper uniforms are reasonable accommodation: frequent lifting, carrying, worn and that scout troops conduct and performance is transporting, loading and unloading of up to 35 lbs., walking acceptable according to the rules and regulations in the long distances and up steep inclines in all weather conditions, Mackinac Manual. frequent twisting, bending, stooping, reaching and grasping, 2. The coordinator is responsible for communicating to the sitting and/or standing for long periods of time, and the units any special activities or events. This communication ability to utilize ferry boat transportation to and from may be by mail or telephone prior to a visit or during the Mackinac Island. week of service. 3. In consultation with the museum educator and other staff, the coordinator will evaluate each troop at mid-week (Tuesday) and at the end of their stay. 4. The coordinator will care for and maintain the scout barracks, supplies, equipment and adjacent grounds including Greany Grove. 5. The coordinator will annually update the Mackinac Manual by communicating additions, deletions or corrections to the museum educator. These alterations should be completed before the end of September each year. 6. Other duties as assigned.

Summer Seasonal Positions Please view our website at www.MackinacParks.com for further Applicants are encouraged to include a resume and short employment and position information and to print our cover letter, but they are not required UNLESS applying for application. PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL YOUR RESUME - an archaeology position. Archaeology applications must YOU MUST MAIL A COMPLETED MSHP APPLICATION include a cover letter, resume and three professional TO APPLY. Applicants are encouraged to apply before March references. PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL YOUR 15th, although we will continue to accept applications after this APPLICATION; YOU MUST MAIL YOUR date. APPLICATION MATERIAL TO US. Thank you.

Are you looking for a fun summer job that's out of the ordinary?

Come spend your summer at one of the Midwest's most scenic and popular tourist destinations located in beautiful northern Michigan ... work at Colonial Michilimackinac, Historic Mill Creek or Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse in Mackinaw City or at Mackinac Island State Park or Fort Mackinac on Mackinac

SEASONAL POSITION INFORMATION TO CUT AND PASTE ONTO EMPLOYMENT WEBSITES Island.

We have a variety of fun seasonal positions! Showcase your drama and musical talents, promote your sales and customer service abilities or get in touch with nature by working outdoors in the beautiful Straits of Mackinac area in northern Michigan.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply before March 15th, but we will continue to accept applications after this date. Available positions include:

-Airport Aide -American Indian Interpreters -Archaeology Crew Members -Archaeology Supervisor (filled for 2007) -Blacksmith (filled for 2007) -Exhibit Cleaner (Fort Mackinac) -Exhibit Maintenance Technician -Grounds/Maintenance Crew -Guest Service Representatives -Historic Interpreters (male and female) -Historic House Interpreters (female) -Lighthouse Interpreter -Musicians/Historic Interpreters (fiddlers, drummers, buglers, bagpipers, and fifers) -Naturalist -Scout Service Camp Coordinator

Mackinac State Historic Parks is looking for talented and enthusiastic seasonal employees for our summer season at our sites on Mackinac Island or in Mackinaw City. Most of our positions will start in early May, but we do have some positions that will start in early June (or dates in-between). Positions will work to the end of August or into mid October (or dates in- between).

We are willing to consider filling any of the positions listed as an internship if the student requests it.

These are seasonal positions hired for the summer season only. Positions generally work between ten and 23 weeks.

*Low cost housing available - approximately $96.00 a month - for employees who do not live in the Straits of Mackinac area. *Paid orientation

SEASONAL POSITION INFORMATION TO CUT AND PASTE ONTO EMPLOYMENT WEBSITES *Park picnic at start of season *Uniforms provided free of charge *Free parking *Many staff events free to employees