Mackinac Island, Michigan

2010 Seasonal Employment

Mackinac Island Employment Opportunities

Mackinac Island is a great place to live and work. Seasonal jobs in the hospitality, retail and horse industries are plenty with many positions are available from May through October. College students are encouraged to apply for peak season summer positions fitting within your summer break dates. Internships are available for hospitality, botany, entomology, landscape architecture, graphic arts majors and more. Most positions offer shared dorm style housing, some offer meal plans.

Links to employers websites will be posted this site as they become available. Please note: we do not accept or forward applications or resumes from this website, please use only the links below, follow the potential employers job application policies and check back often. We hope to see you working on the Island this coming season and thank you for your interest.

Most workers on Mackinac Island are college aged students. Students looking for work should be at least 18 years old and able to live in a shared dorm style environment. Housing is directly related to one's job with most employers offering shared housing for a fee generally deducted from your paycheck. It is very difficult to find independent housing on Mackinac Island. For those looking for alternative housing, we recommend searching in and or placing an ad in the Mackinac Island Town Crier. On Island, we recommend checking public notice boards at the banks and local post office. We do not keep housing lists at the Tourism Bureau.


Internships

	Graphic Design Intern The Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau is interviewing for a graphic design intern with great creative skills. Must be proficient with all aspects of Adobe Creative Suite CS4 on a PC platform. Candidates should be junior/senior students in an accredited college/design school. Photography skills a plus. The most successful interns have an interest in marketing, writing, editing, advertising, web & graphic design. Must be energetic, analytical, work well under deadlines and able to juggle many projects simultaneously. The position is from May through October, though is flexible to meet university schedules. Please email resume, cover letter with three references and link to online portfolio to director@mackinacisland.org. Housing, meals and stipend provided.
	Festival & Events Intern Great Turtle Festivals, the non-profit division of the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau internship program offers the opportunity to gain hands on experience running and working festivals and events during the tourist season on Mackinac Island. Interns will gain experience in festival production, arts administration, marketing, event coordination, hospitality and development. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills Background in the arts preferred. Interpersonal skills and ability to deal with the public Organized, and attention to detail Ability to work creatively with limited resources Intern will assist in preparing event materials as needed, designing and mailing invitations, managing event supplies and inventory, help with set-up and take down of events, assist in hosting events, greeting guests at events, running event related errands, problem solving at events, assist in making decisions pertaining to venue location and layout, create and help create sponsor signage. Intern will have heavy interaction with donors and should have strong interpersonal skills. Applicants should have lots of energy, be enthusiastic, organized, and be able to work under pressure. The position is from May through October, though is flexible to meet university schedules. Please email resume and cover letter with three references to director@mackinacisland.org. Housing, meals and stipend provided.

	Journalism majors are encouraged to apply for summer positions with the Mackinac Island Town Crier
	Hospitality majors are encourages to apply for seasonal positions at any of Mackinac Islands resorts, hotels, historic inns or bed and breakfasts.
	Veterinary students are encouraged to apply for seasonal positions with Mackinac Island Carriage Tours or Jack's Livery.
	Entomology majors are encouraged to apply with Mackinac Island Butterfly House or Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory.
	Culinary majors are encouraged to apply at any of the Island's restaurants listed below.
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Accommodations	Includes positions at Island Resorts, Hotels, Historic Inns, Bed & Breakfasts, Apartments, Condos and Home Rentals
Positions include concierge, front desk, housekeeping, dock porter and/or kitchen positions
	Bay View Bed & Breakfast Boutique Bed & Breakfast on the waterfront
	Chippewa Hotel Waterfront Spectacular view street side or on the waterfront, Chippewa Hotel Waterfront offers Victorian style and atmosphere while providing modern amenities in their wonderfully appointed and newly renovated guest rooms.
	Grand Hotel Spectacular views, stunning Victorian architecture and exceptional service-this is Grand Hotel. Memories are made here as guests enjoy excellent amenities including their Modified American Plan-a full breakfast and five-course dinner daily. Grand Hotel is open spring, summer and fall and offers many packages for your getaway. Readers of Travel + Leisure Family magazine voted Grand Hotel one of the best resorts for families, with plenty of activities for all. Grand Hotel is our Island on an Island.
	Harbour View Inn Built for Madame La Framboise celebrated fur trade pioneer is located next to Ste Anne's Church and just three blocks from downtown. Glorious guestrooms steps from the quaint parlor, living room and verandah overlooking main street and the harbor with deluxe continental breakfast daily. Bike rentals available to guests as well as a great BBQ on property.
	Hotel Iroquois The Hotel Iroquois, nationally recognized for excellence, recipient of Conde Nast Traveler's 2004 & 2005 Gold List designation as well as Travel + Leisure Magazine's Top 500 Hotels offers stylish guest rooms which are thoughtfully appointed and endlessly inviting. Please apply online and click here to email resume your cover letter
	Inn at Stonecliffe Michael Cudahy, born in County Kilkenny, Ireland, emigrated with his family to the United States in 1849 and settled in Milwaukee. With his brother John Cudahy and Philip Armour they started a meat-packing business in Omaha, Nebraska revolutionizing the meat-packing industry by introducing summer curing under refrigeration. Located up Island, this estate is now available as a vacation destination.
	Inn on Mackinac Built in 1867 as Chateau Beaumont in memory of the famous Mackinac army surgeon, the Inn on Mackinac has retained its quaint, old fashioned charm. Completely remodeled and redecorated, this beautiful Victorian Era Inn opens its doors as a bed and breakfast.
	Island House Hotel Originally built in 1852, The Island House was the first summer hotel on Mackinac Island. By the 1890s, it was known as the"Best Family Hotel on the Island." Two restaurants on site, indoor pool and spa.
	Lilac Tree Hotel & Spa Watch the world go by at Mackinac's only all suites hotel. All suites have living areas, bedrooms and marble trimmed baths-many offer whirlpool tubs and or balconies. Fully air conditioned, refrigerators, coffee makers, elevator, turn down service nightly. Full spa featuring Swedish, relaxation, deep tissue and hot stone massage, skin care, body wraps, manicures, pedicures and state of the art tanning bed. Eminence, O.P.I, Numi Teas and more.
	Main Street Inn & Suites Modern amenities with old world charm. Conveniently located in the heart of historic Main Street, Main Street Inn offers pillow top beds, turn down service, eight beautifully appointed suites with balconies including a two bedroom suite and two honeymoon suites, ten deluxe standard rooms and a sitting/game room with billiards table.
	Mission Point Resort Located in Mackinac Island's Mission District with breathtaking views of the sunrise and sunset, Mission Point Resort offers old world hospitality with new world amenities overlooking the straits of Mackinac. A favorite place for families and weddings and also known as Mackinac Island's pet friendly resort.
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Amusements & Attractions	Positions include customer service staff, entomology & botany specialists, Colonial & Victorian era musicians and costumed interpreters.

	Mackinac State Historic Parks Most positions are interviewed for in January - April and most job offers are made for the season by early May. All applications are kept on file through the end of the season as some positions may open up throughout the season. Click here for listings and applications.
	Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory is a beautiful all glass greenhouse with hundreds of butterflies and plants. We also have a gift shop connected to the conservatory that interest all ages from reading to collecting. As an employee you will have the opportunity to work with insects, plants, daily greeting of tour groups, adults and children entering into the conservatory. Gift shop merchandising, sales and outdoor gardening around the conservatory. We all share in the many jobs to run a butterfly conservatory. Open May-Oct. Please apply on line only www.wingsofmackinac.com
Back to top	Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House The Original Butterfly House on Mackinac Island is looking for the right person to fill a position in the entomological field. If you have a degree in Entomology, or have at least two years experience working with insects of every kind, contact us to work as an assistant to our butterfly Curator. This job is for the person who can work in a fast paced, multi tasking, teaching & learning, educational environment. If you fit this profile, e-mail your resume today.
	Resort Photo at Surrey Hills Summer staff needed at Surrey Hills Carriage Museum: Photographer wanted: Job duties include photographing carriages and tourists and printing photographs with computer. Job available: May 20th ish- thru October 10th 2010. Food Preparer/Cashier: Job duties include preparing food, using pizza oven, cleaning area & dishes and customer service/cashier. Job available May 10th thru October 12th, 2010 Contact us at: Resort Photography, PO Box 321 St. Ignace, MI 49781 to mail resume or or e-mail info@resortphoto.com
Bicycle Liveries	Positions include customer service, rental personnel and bicycle mechanics. Knowledge of the Island helpful.
	Lakeside Bicycle Rental
	Orr Kids Bicycle Rental
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Boats/Ferry Companies	Arnold Transit Company
	Shepler's Ferry
	Star Line Ferry

Fudge Shops	Positions include counter staff, fudge makers and candy makers.
	Joann's Fudge
	May's Fudge Seeking summer workers for the 2010 season. Currently accepting resumes for sales clerks and assistant candy makers. Please include in your resume your work availability dates, phone number and email address and send your resume via email to mayscandyshop@yahoo.com. If you prefer to mail your resume, ensure you include your email address and mail to: May's Candy Shop Famous Mackinac Fudge® PO Box 483 Mackinac Island, MI 49757
	Murdick's Fudge
	Murray Hotel Fudge Company
Back to top	Ryba's Fudge

Golf	Positions include pro shop staff, bag room attendants, beverage cart personnel, groundskeeper and assistant golf pro.
	Grand Hotel
	Wawashkamo Golf Club
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Horses	Positions include ride host/hostess, equine handlers, groomers, barn staff, carriage drivers, radio dispatched taxi drivers, taxi dispatchers, tour operators, saddle horse guides, riding instructors, pony handlers, staff cook, kitchen help, retail, customer service and ticket sellers Experience a plus and equine enthusiasm a must.
	Cindy's Riding Stable & Jack's Livery Stable Cindy's Riding Stable hires riding guides each summer to do the following jobs at the stable: clean the stables, feed and water horses, groom horses, assist with hourly addle horse rentals and or accompany groups of riders on horseback
	Mackinac Island Carriage Tours, Inc. Horse drawn vehicles bring a 19th century charm to the island and Mackinac Island Carriage Tours provides most of this carriage service.The majority of jobs offered by Carriage Tours involve working with horses, working with the public, or in most cases working with both. Therefore, we seek friendly, enthusiastic people who preferably have some horse experience. Preference is also given to individuals who are available for the longest period between May 18th and October 15th. There are also a number of openings for the period between July 1st and late August.
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Museums	Interpreters, Archaeology Crew, Interpreters & Supervisors, Blacksmith, Guides, Development & Marketing, Exhibitions, Museum Shop Staff, Musicians, Naturalists and Scout coordinator.
	Mackinac State Historic Parks For position and employment information, check out Employment Information and Seasonal Employee Housing. Most positions are hired in January - April, although some positions may open up during the season (May - October). All applications are kept on file through the end of the season.
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Marketing
	EverywhereUGO Indoor Sign Company Now hiring well qualified hi energy relationship builder that knows the area on and off the island. Applicants need to like talking to people and creating solutions that drive business to clients. Fun environment with all types of flexibility and earning potential! Email brian@evugo.com for more information

Newspapers	Journalism majors are encouraged to apply for summer positions
	Mackinac Island Town Crier

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Resorts	Grand Hotel If you are ready to enhance your professional career, explore new opportunities and have an unforgettable experience consider working at Grand Hotel. Click Employment Application to download and print an application. Accounting Clerk Assistant Manager Night Manager Housing Manager Front Office/Desk Agent Reservations Agent PBX Operator Host/Hostess Cook Pastry Cook Pantry Cook Bartender Restaurant Server Assistant Beverage Manager Dishwasher Cashier Shop Clerk Colony Shop Manager Margaret's Garden Floral Designer Astor Salon Receptionist Fine Jewelry Manager Golf Shop Tennis Shop Bicycle Mechanic Carpenter Golf Course Superintendent Groundskeeper Stable Attendants Street Cleaner Housekeeper Laundry Attendant Recreation Attendant Pool Attendant (must have proper certification)
Retail Shops	Mackinac Island retailers are always looking for intelligent, imaginative and self motivated staff for seasonal positions. Experience is preferred for many shops, but enthusiasm and team players may make up for a lack of experience at other shops. There are a variety of opportunities available each season, many with housing and meal plans available.
	Benjamin Photo & Gift and The Picture Shop Two shops located downtown on Mackinac Island now hiring for the summer season. Knowledge of photography and cameras handy but will train those with a love of photography. Both shops offer cameras, camera gear and gift items. Housing available for female staff only at this time. Please send resume via email or mail to Robert Benjamin, Mackinac Island, MI 49757 or call (906) 847-3717
	Great Turtle Toys We are hiring for our stores on Mackinac Island. This is a great job for college students to work in a fun environment all summer.We offer housing, great pay, bonus eligibility and excellent experience in sales and marketing as well as learning how to live and work in a gorgeous tourist town. Preference given to those who can work from May through October, but we do offer positions for shorter periods of time as well. Email your resume and please apply online.
	Maeve's Arts Now hiring part time sales staff for the 2010 summer season. Maeve's Arts is an eclectic arty shop featuring arts and crafts from indigenous cultures from around the world. Also featuring fine art, oil paintings by owner/artist Maeve Croghan and other local artists. Applicants should be outgoing, energetic, good with people, have very good English and have an interest and love of art. Prefer applicants who can work the entire season: first week of May until late October. Contact: Maeve Croghan or mail resume and cover letter to: Maeve's Arts, 653 Francisco St., San Francisco, CA 94133. Winter telephone:(707) 937-3475 or (415) 775-6374 or Spring/Summer/Fall (906) 847-3755.
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Restaurants	Food & beverage positions are available for those who are team players, highly motivated, eager and enthusiastic to assist guests in the many hotels, restaurants, pubs, delis and diners on Mackinac Island each season. Dining positions include management, bartenders, wait staff, host/hostess and wine stewards. Culinary arts positions include: chef, sous chef, pastry chef, pantry chef, prep and kitchen staff. Entry level positions include: food runners, dishwashers, bus staff, door staff and more. Dorm style housing, meal plans, uniforms and more available.
	Island House Restaurants 1852 Grill Room, Ice House, Mary's Bistro & Pancake House Fine dining to casual dining...
	Carriage House Fine dining at Hotel Iroquois.
	Mission Point Resort Restaurants Bistro on the Greens, Lakeside Market, Round Island and Epicurean From casual to fine dining wait staff, kitchen and management opportunities
	Grand Hotel Restaurants Main Dining Room, Jockey Club, Carleton's Tea Store, Gate House, Woods and Fort Mackinac Tea Room
	Goodfellows Italian Chop House and eatery with three seating areas inside Lake View Hotel. Also, popular location for groups and weddings in adjacent function rooms.
	Pink Pony Looking for seasonal wait staff, kitchen staff, bar backs and bus staff on the waterfront inside the historic Chippewa Hotel. Also with a busy outdoor patio and off property catering event/wedding/group function room at Lilac Tree Hotel.
	Horn's Bar Looking for seasonal wait staff, kitchen crew, bartenders and hosteses at one of Mackinac Island's busiest restaurants.
	Seabiscuit Cafe & Grog Wait staff, kitchen and bar staff positions available.
	Village Inn Waitstaff, kitchen and bar staff positions available.
	Yankee Rebel Tavern Upscaleyet casual restaurant with extensive wine list looking for experienced wait staff, culinary students and bartenders.
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Salons & Spas	Licensed professional massage therapists, aestheticians, cosmetologists, nail technicians, retail sales and management positions available. Those with a passion for exceptional service standards & attention to detail encouraged to apply.
	7th Heaven Salon & Spa Now hiring staff for full service spa with three locations on Mackinac Island. Currently accepting applications for massage therapists, hair stylists, aestheticians, manicurist and receptionist/sales staff. Email resume and cover letter.
	Astor Salon at Grand Hotel An Aveda Salon now hiring hair stylists for upcoming season. Dorm-style housing available for a nominal fee.
	Lilac Tree Hotel & Spa Currently accepting applications for spa manager, massage therapists, aestheticians, manicurist and receptionist/sales staff. Email resume and cover letter. Housing and meal plan available.
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Volunteer Positions	Nothing at this time.
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