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

Facilities and Custodial Coordinator

The Michigan Maritime Museum is looking for a self-driven, hardworking, and detail oriented individual to fill the Facilities and Custodial Coordinator 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 part-time position with 25-35 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.

Museum Outreach Specialist

The Michigan Maritime Museum is currently accepting applications for a Museum Outreach Specialist. The Museum Outreach Specialist is responsible for coordinating and implementing public engagement initiatives and educational programs for the Museum, including special events, K-12 programs, workshops, lectures, and family activities and recruiting volunteers to facilitate successful program delivery. This position will often coordinate with other departments to ensure alignment with the Museum's mission and goals, while assisting in marketing efforts for Museum programs.

Program Implementation:

  • Manage program schedules and logistics, including booking spaces, coordinating with schools, organizing outside collaborators for programming, and securing necessary materials.
  • Assist in the implementation of programs like school field trips, workshops, lectures, and special events.
  • Deliver programs effectively, ensuring a positive and engaging experience for participants.
  • Create program outlines, tour and activity guides, and lesson plans.

Marketing and Communication:

  • Develop promotional materials for programs and events, including flyers, graphics and digital content.
  • Utilize various communication channels (website, social media, press releases) to promote the Museum institutionally as well as for programs and events.
  • Collaborate with the Museum's marketing team to create targeted marketing campaigns.

Volunteer Management:

  • Recruit and manage a team of volunteers to support outreach programs, including docents and event assistants.

Data Analysis and Evaluation:

  • Monitor program attendance and participant feedback to assess effectiveness
  • Prepare reports on program impact and outcomes for Museum leadership

This position requires multitasking, public speaking, and communication skills. Experience with Google suite, Canva, social media, and community outreach preferred. This is a part-time position with a minimum of 25-30 hours per week that could grow into full-time work. Work schedule varies, sometimes including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Pay is $17.00 /hr

To apply, send resumes and references to ashley@mimaritime.org. Inquiries may be directed to 269-637-8078 ext. 103.

Dockhand

The Michigan Maritime Museum is looking for enthusiastic, friendly, and go-getting individuals for Dockhands. This role works closely with the Commander of the Fleet to ensure the safe and smooth arrivals and departures of Museum vessels. This position would be a great opportunity for people entering the workforce who have an interest in maritime careers.

  • Assist with incoming and outgoing museum vessels
  • Handling dock lines
  • Keeping dock area clean and tidy.
  • Historic and replica vessel maintenance and cleaning.
  • Answering guest questions about the Museum and On-Water Fleet.
  • Other duties as assigned.

This is a seasonal, part-time position that runs May through September. This position requires a willingness to work weekends, weekdays, and occasional evenings and holidays. Must be 15 years of age or older. School work permit required if a minor. Pay is $12.50/hr.

To apply, send resumes to captain@mimaritime.org. Inquiries may be directed to 269-637-8078 ext. 105.

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.

Staff Crew

The Michigan Maritime Museum is looking for enthusiastic, friendly, and go-getting individuals for Friends Good Will Staff Crew. This role works closely with the Commander of the Fleet to ensure the safe and smooth operation of Friends Good Will and the safety and enjoyment of guests.

  • Crewing aboard Friends Good Will.
  • Keeping guests safe while aboard Friends Good Will. 
  • Conducting dockside tours.
  • Historic and replica vessel maintenance.
  • Answering guest questions about the On-Water Fleet.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Strong guest service skills are desired. Membership in a UCSG approved random drug testing program and attendance at all sessions of Basic Seamanship Training is required. This is not a liveaboard position. 

This is a seasonal, part-time position that runs May through September. This position requires a willingness to work weekends, weekdays, and occasional evenings and holidays. Pay starting at $12.50/hr and dependent on experience.

To apply, send resumes to captain@mimaritime.org. Inquiries may be directed to 269-637-8078 ext. 105.