Spend your summer in Northern Michigan!
Have a love of the outdoors? Passion for people? Enthusiasm for history? Opportunities abound for full-time seasonal positions in Michigan’s premier vacation destination. Affordable housing is available in Mackinaw City and on Mackinac Island. Total hours worked bonuses available for seasonal positions. Click each job title below for position descriptions and online applications. To discover all available job opportunities with Mackinac State Historic Parks, click HERE
Colonial Michilimackinac - Blacksmith: Work as a historic blacksmith interpreter at Colonial Michilimackinac, a reconstructed 18th century fortified fur trading center in Mackinaw City, Michigan. This full-time seasonal position is responsible for interpreting the role of blacksmiths at Michilimackinac during the 18th century. ($14/hr)
Colonial Michilimackinac - Civilian Interpeter: Work as a costumed historical interpreter as you guide formal tours and informally interpret the history of civilian men and women at Michilimackinac during the 18th century. ($13/hr)
Colonial Michilimackinac - Military Interpreter: Work as a costumed historical interpreter as you interpreter the history of British soldiers at Michilimackinac during the 18th century. ($13/hr)
Fort Mackinac - Military Interpreter: Working as a cosumted historic interpreter at Fort Mackinac, an original fort used by the British and U.S. military from 1780-1895 on Mackinac Island, Michigan. Interpret the role of soldiers at the fort during the late 19th century. ($13/hr)
Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park – Forest Adventure Guide: Help visitors discover the wonders of nature on a high-ropes course, including a zip line, canopy bridge, and climbing wall. ($13/hr)
Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park – Mill Operator: Work as a costumed historical interpreter as you demonstrate a 1790s water-powered sawmill resconstruction. You'll also hew logs, lead interactive pitsaw programs, and provide daily agriculture talks at this early industrial site. ($13/hr)
