Employment Opportunities
Summer Employment Opportunities
The City of Grand Haven regularly hires individuals to fill positions for the summer months. These openings are in a variety of areas and are scheduled on a part to full time basis depending on the position, the events scheduled in Grand Haven during that time frame and the schedules of the other individuals in the department/area.
All positions require individuals to be at least 18 years of age, be able to successfully complete a pre-employment physical and drug screen and to be available for the entire summer season without long breaks or vacations. Most positions require work on weekends and holidays. All positions require work during the week of Coast Guard Festival. Previous proven work experience is preferred and solid work references are expected.
All summer employees are a vital link between the City of Grand Haven and its residents and visitors and therefore, all candidates must be prepared to function in an “ambassador” role in addition to completing the tasks of their assigned position.
Applications are also available at the Human Resources Department located at City Hall 519 Washington Avenue Grand Haven, MI 49417. Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 5:00pm.
The following areas will be hiring for the summer season of 2012:
WATERFRONT
Staff is responsible seven days per week for the clean and orderly appearance of the City from the waterfront stadium to the pier including parking lots, trashcans, dumpsters, public restrooms and downtown sidewalks and curbs. They also oversee the activities at the waterfront stadium. Staff is scheduled to work 20-30 hours per week.
MARINA
Staff is responsible seven days per week for assisting and registering boaters and working effectively with the charter fishermen. They are also responsible for the clean and orderly appearance of the City from the Waterfront Stadium to the end of the waterfront walkway which includes Chinook Pier, public restrooms, fish cleaning station, mini golf course, farmers market, picnic area and ending at the children’s playground. Staff is scheduled to work 20-30 hours per week.
MINIATURE GOLF
Staff is responsible seven days per week to work with guests to allow play on the 18 hole miniature golf course located between Chinook Pier and the Farmers’ Market. Daily activities will include opening the course; maintaining the grounds which will include picking up trash, weeding areas around the building, the various holes and along the fences; taking money and making change for the patrons; and closing the venue in the evenings. Staff is scheduled to work 20 hours per week.
MUSICAL FOUNTAIN
Staff “run” the show nightly beginning Memorial Day weekend through mid-September. Each night one person is needed on Dewey Hill to run the equipment and one person is needed at the Waterfront Stadium to work the lights and sound. Staff is scheduled to work 6-9 hours per week, all evenings.
PARKS
Staff is responsible five days per week for lawn care associated with the City properties, parks and green space which includes Mulligans Hollow, Marina, Harbor Island, etc. Their responsibilities include trimming trees, mowing grass, planting and weeding flower beds, and maintaining the planters throughout downtown. Staff is scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
CEMETERY
Staff is responsible to maintain the entire Lake Forest Cemetery on a daily basis throughout the summer season. Specific responsibilities include mowing grass; weed whipping around the various planters and markers; weeding and planting as appropriate and other general maintenance duties. Staff is scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
STREETS AND UTILITIES
Staff is responsible to assist fulltime employees in a variety of areas throughout the City. A variety of tasks will be assigned and the successful candidate may assist with general cleaning, light maintenance or construction, painting and small concrete projects. Staff is scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
HARBOR TRANSIT TROLLEY
Staff is responsible for providing an informative and entertaining ride for residents and guests along a pre-planned route in the open air trolley. A narrative is provided and all staff are responsible for memorizing the script and maintaining a quality and consistent tour. One requirement of the job includes the ability to secure a Commercial Drivers License with air brake endorsement. We will provide training once you are hired to assist you in securing this certification however, you must have a very good driving record and the ability to learn quickly and handle multiple distractions while providing excellent customer service. Staff is scheduled to work 25-30 hours per week.