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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. |
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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.
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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.
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Journalism majors are encouraged to apply for summer positions with the Mackinac Island Town Crier |
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Hospitality majors are encourages to apply for seasonal positions at any of Mackinac Islands resorts, hotels, historic inns or bed and breakfasts. |
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Veterinary students are encouraged to apply for seasonal positions with Mackinac Island Carriage Tours or Jack's Livery. |
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Entomology majors are encouraged to apply with Mackinac Island Butterfly House or Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory. |
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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 |
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Bay View Bed & Breakfast
Boutique Bed & Breakfast on the waterfront |
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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.
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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.
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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. |
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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 |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
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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
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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.
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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. |
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Lakeside
Bicycle Rental |
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Orr
Kids Bicycle Rental |
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Streetside
Bicycle Rental |
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| Boats/Ferry Companies |
Arnold Transit Company |
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Shepler's Ferry |
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Star Line Ferry |
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| Fudge Shops |
Positions include counter staff, fudge makers and candy
makers. |
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Joann's Fudge |
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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
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Murdick's
Fudge |
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Murray
Hotel Fudge Company |
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Ryba's
Fudge |
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| Golf |
Positions include pro shop staff, bag room attendants,
beverage cart personnel, groundskeeper and assistant golf
pro. |
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Grand
Hotel |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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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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 |
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| Newspapers |
Journalism majors are encouraged to apply for summer positions |
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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) |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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Island House Restaurants
1852
Grill Room, Ice House, Mary's Bistro & Pancake House
Fine dining to casual dining... |
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Carriage
House
Fine dining
at Hotel Iroquois. |
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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
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Grand
Hotel Restaurants
Main Dining Room, Jockey Club, Carleton's Tea Store, Gate House, Woods and Fort Mackinac Tea Room
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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. |
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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.
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Horn's
Bar
Looking for seasonal wait staff, kitchen crew, bartenders and hosteses at one of Mackinac Island's busiest restaurants.
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Seabiscuit
Cafe & Grog
Wait staff, kitchen and bar staff positions available.
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Village
Inn
Waitstaff, kitchen and bar staff positions available.
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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. |
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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. |
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Astor Salon at Grand Hotel
An Aveda Salon now hiring hair stylists for upcoming season. Dorm-style housing available for a nominal fee. |
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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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