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

On-Water Fleet Captains:

The Michigan Maritime Museum is looking for qualified, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable individuals for On-Water Fleet Captains. This role works closely with the Fleet Captain to ensure the smooth operation of boating schedules and the safety and enjoyment of guests.

Responsibilities

Qualifications and Details

Required attributes include a current 25 ton or higher Masters Credentials, a current first aid/CPR certification, and proficiency in boat handling. All captains must participate in a random drug testing program.

This is a seasonal, part-time position that runs through September. This position requires a willingness to work weekends, weekdays, and occasional evenings and holidays. Pay range is $16-$20/hr and dependent on experience.

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.

How to Apply

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.

Responsibilities

Qualifications and Details

This position is 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 working weekends and occasional evenings and holidays. Experience in the fields of hospitality, sales, retail, or related fields preferred.

Seasonal full-time and part-time positions available. 15-25 hours a week depending on availability. Pay $13.75-$15.00/hr based on experience.

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