Seasonal Educational Technician

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📍 Empire, Michigan, MI 📅 Posted 3 days ago ⏰ Expires Jul 11, 2026
🌲 Park & Recreation Volunteer

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to teach education programs in-person in classrooms and in the park, as well as via distance learning channels, through both established and newly developed education programs primarily for school, youth and other organized groups to students throughout United States. This position will also on occasion assist with regular interpretation programming including staffing the front desk and leading interpretive tours.…

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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.