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2009 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.



New Job Postings
Internships
	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, Apartmentst, Condos and Home Rentals
Positions include concierge, front desk, housekeeping, dock porter and/or kitchen positions
	Bay View Bed & Breakfast Looking for full time or part time front desk staff (posted May 1, 2008)
	Chippewa Hotel Waterfront
	Grand Hotel
	Harbour View Inn & Inn at Stonecliffe
	Hotel Iroquois
	Inn on Mackinac
	Island House Hotel
	Lilac Tree Hotel & Spa
	Main Street Inn & Suites
	Mission Point 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
	Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory
Back to top	Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House Entomology majors and retail specialists wanted for 2007 season.

Bicycle Liveries
Positions include customer service, rental personnel and bicycle mechanics. Knowledge of the Island helpful.
	Island Bicycle Rental
	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
	Murdick's Fudge
	Murray Hotel Fudge Company
Back to top	Ryba's Fudge

Golf
Positions include pro shop staff, bag room attendants, beverage cart personell, greenskeeper 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, Musicans, 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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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 Diswasher 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 Houskeeper 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 learing 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.
	Mackinac Outfitter & Marine Supply We need people that can start May 1st and or people that can stay till October 31st. We sell sportswear, outdoor gear and accessories. Product lines include; The North-Face, Patagonia, Columbia, Nike, Oakley and more. Position duties include, customer assistance, cash register sales, pricing and stocking of inventory. Applicants should enjoy talking to people. No experience necessary for the right person. Shared housing available. Contact us for an application via email or USPS to: Mackinac Outfitter, P.O. Box 1186 Mackinac Island, MI 49757 906-847-6100
	Maeve's Arts Now hiring part time sales staff for the 2009 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.
	Michigan Peddler
	Roses n Sadie
	Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory
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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, doorstaff and more. Dorm style housing, meal plans, uniforms and more available.
	1852 Grill Room, Ice House, Mary's Bistro & Pancake House- Island House Restaurants
	Carriage House at Hotel Iroquois
	Epicurean, Eurogarden, Lakeside Market & Round Island at Mission Point Resort
	Grand Hotel Restaurants
	Goodfellows at Lake View Hotel
	Harbor View Dining Room & Pink Pony Bar & Grill at Chippewa Hotel
	Horn's Bar
	Pub & Oyster Bar
	Seabiscuit Cafe & Grog
	Village Inn
	Yankee Rebel Tavern
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Salons & Spas
Licensed professional massage therapists, estheticians, 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, estheticians, manicurist and receptionist/sales staff. Email resume and cover letter.
	Astor Salon at Grand Hotel An Aveda Salon now hiring hair stylists for 2007 season. Dorm-style housing available for a nominal fee.
	Lilac Tree Hotel & Spa Currently accepting applications for spa manager, massage therapists, estheticians, 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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