Employment Opportunities
The Museum offers many part-time and full-time seasonal positions in a variety of areas including our Ship Store and On-Water Fleet as well as internship opportunities. Please see below for all the available employment opportunities at the Michigan Maritime Museum.
Current Opportunities
Guest Service Sales Associate
Looking for a fun and exciting job in beautiful South Haven? The Michigan Maritime Museum is looking for an enthusiastic, friendly, and go-getting individual for our Guest Service Sales Associate position. The Guest Service Sales 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. The position includes several responsibilities such as processing museum admissions, boat ticket sales, retail sales, checking in passengers for sails and cruises, answering phones, and relaying museum information to visitors. Never a dull moment! This position is extremely dependent on quality guest service so 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. Approximately 15-20 hours per week starting immediately. Pay range $10.50 – $12 per hour. To apply, send resumes and references to chelsea@mimaritime.org. Inquiries may be directed to 269-637-8078 ext. 104.
Captains for the On-Water Fleet
The MMM is seeking qualified, enthusiastic captains to join us on one or more of our historic and replica On-Water Fleet. We are looking for captains who hold a current 25 ton or higher Masters or OUPV Merchant Mariner Credential. All captains must be participants of a random drug testing program and have current first aid/CPR certification. This is a seasonal position that runs May through September. Part-time positions available. Weekends and some holidays required. For more information contact Captain Bob at captain@mimaritime.org