Employment 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.

Current Opportunities

Campus Custodian

The Michigan Maritime Museum is looking for a self-driven, hardworking, and detail oriented individual to fill the Campus Custodian position. This individual will work closely with Museum staff to ensure that the campus stays beautiful, maintained, and running smoothly.

  • Daily preparation of the facilities including housekeeping, cleaning restrooms, garbage pickup, sweeping, vacuuming, restocking supplies, and other duties.
  • Opening all outdoor exhibits and tidying them daily.
  • Coordinating ongoing facility needs and maintaining supplies.
  • Coordinating with staff to set up and tear down for private and special events.
  • Working with and coordinating volunteers for set up and tear down of private and special events.
  • Maintaining Museum grounds including weeding, shrub trimming, garbage pickup, blowing, watering and other duties.
  • Completing minor facility maintenance projects.

This position requires a willingness to work weekends, weekdays, and occasional evenings and holidays.This position regularly needs to be able to lift up to 50lbs and stand for hours each day. Experience in facilities or related fields preferred. 

This is a year round full-time position with 32-40 hours per week. Pay is $15/hr.

To apply, send resumes and references to chelsea@mimaritime.org. Inquiries may be directed to 269-637-8078 ext. 104.

Guest Service Associate

The Michigan Maritime Museum is looking for enthusiastic, friendly, and go-getting individuals for our Guest Service Associate position. The Guest Service Associate is part of a team and works closely with Museum administrative staff to ensure smooth operations at the Welcome Desk and Ship’s Store.

  • Processing museum admissions
  • Boat ticket and retail sales
  • Checking in passengers for sails and cruises 
  • Answering phones and directing calls
  • Relaying museum information to visitors
  • Other duties as assigned

This position is extremely dependent on quality guest service. Good communication skills, efficiency, multitasking ability, as well as an aptitude for working well with people is essential.

This position requires a willingness to work weekends, weekdays, and occasional evenings and holidays. Experience in the fields of hospitality, sales, retail, or related fields preferred. 

Full-time and part-time positions available. 15-40 hours a week depending on availability. Pay $12.50-$13.50/hr. 

To apply, send resumes and references to chelsea@mimaritime.org. Inquiries may be directed to 269-637-8078 ext. 104.