Recreation Lead - Jellystone Park™ Grayling at JellyStone Park Grayling — Grayling, Crawford County
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Job Description
Recreation Lead Jellystone Park™ Grayling Customer Satisfaction - Growth - Teamwork - Integrity - Passion Position Overview The seasonal Recreation Lead plays a key role in delivering the fun, engaging, and family-focused experience that Jellystone Park™ is known for. This position oversees the daily operations of the Recreation Department, ensures activities run smoothly, manage scheduling, and leads a team of Recreation staff to provide exceptional guest experiences. This leader is energetic,…
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Work camping in Michigan — common questions
What's the typical work-camping season in Michigan?
Michigan work-camping is heavily skewed to summer — peak season is June through August for most positions, with Upper Peninsula positions further compressed to mid-June through Labor Day. The Lake Michigan and Lake Huron shoreline parks extend the season into late September. The fall color season (mid-September through mid-October) is a notable secondary peak. Winter positions are rare outside the ski areas.
What pay range should I expect for camp jobs in Michigan?
Pay rates for Michigan work-camping positions cluster between $13.78/hour and $20.30/hour for most positions, based on listings currently in our database. Camp host roles that include a free RV site typically pay at the lower end. Maintenance, front-desk lead, and activities-coordinator positions pay at the higher end. Some volunteer state-park host positions trade work hours for a free full-hookup site instead of a paycheck — the site itself is often worth $600-$1,500/month in equivalent value.
Do Michigan campgrounds typically provide an RV site?
Michigan state park host sites are at some of the most desired locations in the system — the Lake Michigan dunes parks (Ludington, Hoffmaster, P.J. Hoffmaster, Warren Dunes) are highly competitive. Free camping for the duration of stay. Private campgrounds across the state typically include a free or discounted RV site.
Which Michigan state parks hire work campers?
Yes — Michigan DNR runs a campground host program offering complimentary camping for the duration of stay in exchange for 30 hours of service per week. Duties include answering questions, planning activities, giving tours, and light maintenance. Apply through michigan.gov/dnr/about/get-involved/host.