Employment & Internship Opportunities

The Museum offers many full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions in a variety of areas, as well as internship opportunities. Please see below for all the available employment opportunities at the Michigan Maritime Museum.

Internship Opportunities

None available at this time.

Employment Opportunities

Dockhand

The Michigan Maritime Museum is seeking punctual, friendly, and dependable individuals to serve as Dockhands. The primary function of this position is to support dock operations and packaged ice cream sales while assisting captains and staff crew in maintaining a welcoming and safe waterfront environment.

This role is well suited for individuals entering the workforce or those interested in maritime operations who enjoy working independently, interacting with guests, and being part of an active waterfront setting.

Responsibilities

Selling pre-packaged ice cream to guests
Assisting with incoming and outgoing museum vessels
Handling dock lines under crew direction
Keeping dock and waterfront areas clean and orderly
Assisting with basic cleaning and upkeep of historic and replica vessels
Answering guest questions about the Museum and On-Water Fleet
Supporting daily dock operations as needed
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Details

All ice cream served is pre-packaged. No scooping, food service experience, or safe serve certification is required. Reliability, punctuality, a friendly and welcoming demeanor, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision are essential for this position.

This is a seasonal, part-time position running May through September. Availability on weekends, weekdays, and occasional evenings and holidays is required. Applicants must be at least 15 years of age. A school work permit is required for minors. Ability to work outside and lift up to 30lbs required.

Pay: $13.75/hour, plus ice cream service tips.

How to Apply

Museum Education Associate

The Michigan Maritime Museum is seeking someone who brings enthusiasm for working with learners of all ages, especially children, and who can create engaging, memorable educational experiences as an education associate. Come be a part of the preservation and interpretation of our Great Lakes maritime heritage.

Responsibilities

Learning to conduct and lead diverse programs and tours, including field trips, day camps, school outreach lessons, public programming, and serving as a docent.
Helping visitors make personal connections with history by interpreting historic events for a wide range of ages and audiences.
Creating original educational programming (e.g., weekend activities, camp activities, lessons).
Assisting in revising and adapting educational lessons for different school grades and learning levels.
Learning the basics of visitor service, including greeting and interacting with museum guests in a friendly and professional manner.

Qualifications and Details

Education: A degree in education, history, or a related field is helpful, but not required. Relevant experience and skills are equally valued. An interest in, or familiarity with, Great Lakes maritime history and/or ecology is strongly preferred.

Desired Skills:

Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong collaborative abilities for working with staff and the public.
Experience working with children and young people.
Ability to manage people and projects in a creative and fast-paced environment.
Detail-oriented and highly organized.
Ability to create an atmosphere of teamwork and positive energy.

Employment & Internship Opportunities

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