Finding Work in Michiana: Think Seasonal

The scenic Michiana beaches, parks and public landmarks are opening for the summer season. This means many positions in park maintenance, housekeeping, concessions, hosting and even retail positions will be opening. In addition to these, look for some unexpected jobs that many Indiana and Michigan area cities and counties need to fill for the summer season.

10 Seasonal Jobs to Pass the Summer in Michiana

1. Waterpark Lifeguard

Deep River Water in Lake County Indiana has opened applications for summer workers they will need concession workers, cashiers and maintenance. In addition, there are lifeguards positions. These trained attendants overlook the different activities, protecting the people using them.

2. Golf Pro/Instructor

Michigan and Indiana have many municipal golf courses. These courses staff the usual seasonal employees, and also the golf pros, caddies and instructors that private courses employ. Although some of these positions may be competitive, try taking a regular position in the pro shop and concession stand. When a position opens during the season, you will be familiar enough with the people and the facility to have an edge over the competition.

3. Zoo Keeper

The cities and counties in which they are located own the few zoos in the area. If you are an animal lover, apply for work as a hand or keeper in the zoo.  There are also seasonal positions in the gift shop, concessions and housekeeping.

4. Dockworker

The municipal marinas in Michigan City, New Buffalo, Hammond, Gary, and other lakeside towns come alive after Memorial Day. They look for people with welding, heavy equipment, machine and forklift experience. In addition, anyone with experience in fishing, boating and jet skiing can find work here. These jobs are more specialized and do tend to pay more than the average seasonal position.

5. Guide



Michigan has the largest number of lighthouses in the Midwest. Most are historical sites open to the public. They are staffed by volunteers and  also historians who work as paid guides. The battlegrounds, mansions, museums and other attractions also hire seasonal workers to guide visitors. Some experience local history will give you an edge on the competition but isn’t necessary.

These jobs and more await you. Instead of spending the summer inside, lamenting about your unemployment, take a seasonal position. You’ll meet new people and maybe learn a new skill. Some of these organizations like the municipal marinas do tend to keep a few good people for permanent positions.