Michigan
Employer ID: E-100549
Employer Type: Large Hotel
Employer Region: Midwest
Location: Mackinac Island, Michigan
Possible Positions: 15
Job Title: Sales Help.
Work Description: Your responsibilities may include preparing sandwiches, selling ice-cream and/or candy, assisting customers, stocking inventory, cleaning the store, cleaning the toilets, working the cash register, dealing with American currency, taking customers orders, etc. Your employer may ask for your assistance in duties not listed, please be flexible and ready to work in various areas associated with running the establishment.
Uniform/Dress Code: You must maintain a neat and clean appearance while at work.
You may be required to purchase a uniform to wear while at work. You should bring or plan to purchase black or khaki pants or shorts, white socks, and nice tennis shoes.
You should be prepared to spend $20-$30 on your uniform if you are doing sales help.
Hair should be kept neat and men’s hair should not be longer than collar length. Men in sales help positions must be clean shaven. Only conservative jewelry is allowed. Men may not wear earrings at work, women may wear no more than two earrings per ear. No other piercing may be worn at work. Any tattoos should be covered while at work.
Salary Per Hour: $6.50.
Bonuses: You will receive a $1.00 per hour bonus for each hour you’ve worked if you successfully complete your job commitment.
Work Hours: About 7-8 hours per day, about 6 days per week.
Accommodation Cost: $50.
Accommodation Description: Your housing will be dormitory style, with separate living quarters for men and women. You will share a room with 1-3 other students, and you will share a bathroom. There are kitchen facilities equipped with a refrigerator, stove, and microwave. There are furnished common living spaces with cable TV. There are coin-operated laundry machines on site. You should bring rain gear and warm clothing for the early and late season. You may also want to purchase a bike (which you can do upon arrival), since no cars are allowed on the island. Your housing is within walking distance of your place of work.
Travel Time From NYC to Job Site: 24 hours.
Approximate Travel Cost: $120.
Travel Mode: Bus
Description of Business: This store provides customers with gift wrapped boxes of fudge, taffy, coffee and caramel corn. Located on Mackinac Island, one of Michigan's premiere vacation destinations, the store is famous for its delicious fudge and beautiful gift wrappings of year (all summer orders require 1 additional day for shipping.
Description of Area: Mackinac Island is a popular island resort area in Lake Michigan, so there are plenty of recreational activities (beaches, shops, water sports, restaurants, pubs, etc.). Many young people from the U.S. and all over the world come to work at the island every summer.
Employer ID: E-101810
Employer Type: Restaurant
Employer Region: Midwest
Location: Leland, Michigan
Possible Positions: 11
Job Title: Where needed.
Work Description: You will be assigned a position based upon the needs of your employer at the time of your arrival. You should be prepared to take any of the following positions:
Kitchen Help (this may include being a line cook, a prep cook, cutting vegetables, helping the cook staff, helping to prepare dishes, mopping floors, washing dishes, doing general cleaning),
Bus Person/Wait staff (this may include clearing & setting tables, refilling the salad bar, helping the wait staff, keeping the dining area clean) . Positions will most likely overlap, be prepared to do all of the above duties.
Uniform/Dress Code: You should always maintain a neat and clean appearance on the job. No facial piercing, no visible tattoos, no unnatural hair color. Uniforms vary by position and will be provided.
Salary Per Hour: Non-tipped kitchen positions will start at $7.00-$8.00per hour. Wait staff positions will start at $2.65 plus tips.
Work Hours: You will usually be working between 6-10 hours per day; 5-6 days per week.
Accommodation Cost: 45
Accommodation Description: A $50 housing deposit is require upon arrival. You will be living in a large house with nine other international students. There are 5 bedrooms, two bathrooms, two large outdoor decks and a gas grill. The house is furnished and is three miles from work and 1/2 a mile from Lake Michigan. You should expect to share your room with one other person. You can purchase meals at work for $3 a meal. Otherwise you will be responsible for providing your own meals. You will also be provided with a car to share, which you can use to get to work, go shopping and go to the beach.
Travel Time From NYC to Job Site: 24 hours
Approximate Travel Cost: $125
Travel Mode: Bus
Description of Business: This restaurant is a full service casual dining restaurant with outside dining in a busy tourist area in northern Michigan.
Description of Area: Leland, Michigan is located right near Lake Michigan (one of the great lakes) and is near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake shore. People visiting the area enjoy water sports, going to restaurants, shopping, going to pubs, etc.
Employer ID: E-104113
Employer Type: Cleaning Service
Employer Region: Midwest
Location: Glen Arbor, Michigan
Possible Positions: 8
Job Title: Housekeeping.
Work Description: You will be cleaning summer rental houses and condos. You will be doing housekeeping work at a number of locations. You will typically drive to four to six locations each day you work with a company car and clean the houses, cottages, and condos. Your duties will include cleaning rooms, making beds, cleaning bathrooms, doing laundry, taking out garbage, scrubbing floors, doing some maintenance work, restocking toiletries, and vacuuming. If you have the right attitude and can have fun at work, then you will enjoy this job.
Uniform/Dress Code: All students (including non-driving) are responsible to pay for their automobile fuel for transportation to and from work, for personal use of the car, or for transportation to other jobs. You must maintain a neat and clean appearance at all times. You should bring comfortable clothing and sneakers. Neat and clean jeans and conservative shorts are preferred. Body piercing and visible tattoos will not be permitted.
Salary Per Hour: $7.00. Your employers will give you an envelope to leave at each location so that the renters may leave you tips if they wish.
Work Hours: You will usually be working about 5-8 hours per day, 4-5 days per week (typically 5). Work days normally start at 9am. Schedules are set by the supervisor and are non-negotiable. Second jobs are allowed as long as the work does not interfere with your main job.
Accommodation Cost: $75
Accommodation Description: Your housing will have kitchen facilities including a microwave and refrigerator. You will share a bathroom with other students. Your accommodations will also have a telephone and cable television which will be included with your utilities. All meals will be your own responsibility. *Note: Smoking is absolutely forbidden during work hours. Smoking breaks will not be allowed, nor will you be permitted to smoke in the company cars or in your housing. You will also have to pay for gas usage when you use the car. You will have to pay for your own utilities (about $20 a month per person) with your other roommates. You also will have to pay a housing deposit of $100 that will be deducted from your paycheck. It is your responsibility to keep the housing clean and the housing will be inspected at least twice a month by a supervisor. The company vehicles must also be kept clean and will also be inspected.
Travel Time From NYC to Job Site: 23-24 hours.
Approximate Travel Cost: $135.
Travel Mode: Bus
Description of Business: This employer rents cottages, condos and houses to families during the summer in Michigan. They employ international students to drive to various properties to provide cleaning services. Many of their properties are in the quaint towns of the north which are always filled with activities. Antiquing, wine tasting, and gift shopping are all available to summer vacationers.
Description of Area: Glen Arbor is situated within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National
Shoreline, centered between Glen Lake and Sleeping Bear Bay. Glen Arbor remains a popular tourist spot next to Glen Lake and the Sleeping Bear Dunes, with several specialty shops, resorts and restaurants. Area activities include biking, hiking, kayaking, horseback riding, swimming, boating, fishing, etc. The nearest big city is
Traverse City, located 20 miles away.
Employer ID: E-104135
Employer Type: Retail
Employer Region: Midwest
Location: Mackinac Island, Michigan
Possible Positions: 2
Job Title: Where Needed.
Work Description: You will be assigned a position based upon your employer’s needs at the time of your arrival. Please be prepared to do the following:
Sales Help - helping customers and selling goods. Please arrive knowledgeable about
American currency as you will be operating a cash register.
Cleaner - cleaning and helping to maintain the appearance of the store.
Uniform/Dress Code: A work shirt will be provided by your employer. Bring neat and clean shorts, pants and shoes. A neat and clean appearance is required at all times.
Salary Per Hour: starting at $6.50.
Bonuses: You will receive an ending bonus of $0.50 per hour for every hour worked if you work until the end of your work commitment dates.
Work Hours: You will usually be working 7 hours per day; 6 days per week.
Accommodation Cost: $42
Accommodation Description: You will be placed in a furnished apartment above the store. You will share a bedroom, bathroom, living room, and fully equipped kitchen.
Travel Time From NYC to Job Site: 24 hours.
Approximate Travel Cost: $120.
Travel Mode: Bus
Description of Business: This employer sells gifts, T-shirts, and other goods in Mackinac Island, Michigan. People from all over the U.S. come to this beautiful part of the country to spend their summer vacations.
Description of Area: Mackinac Island is a popular island resort area in Lake Michigan, where there are many recreational activities and places to visit (beaches, shops, water sports, restaurants, pubs, etc.). Many young people from the U.S. and all over the world come to work on the island every summer.
Employer ID: E-107129
Employer Type: Retail
Employer Region: Midwest
Location: Harbor Springs, Michigan
Possible Positions: 13
Job Title: Sales help/Chocolate-Candy Making
Work Description: You will be working in a Chocolate and ice cream shop in Mackinac City, Michigan. You will be responsible for making soft-serve ice cream cones, banana splits, and other ice cream treats. You will need to be confident in American money and your English, and you must be good at making an ice cream cone. You may also be asked to assist with other aspects of running a business at your employer's request.
Uniform/Dress Code: You will be expected to maintain a neat and clean appearance at all times. You should bring neat and clean khaki or tan pants. No shorts will be allowed at work. No open-toe shoes or exposed heels will be allowed. Long hair must be kept under a hat. Facial piercing are not allowed.
Salary per Hour: $7.00 per hour.
Work Hours: You will usually be working between 6 and 10 hours per day; 5-6 days per week. Second jobs are readily available.
Accommodation Cost: 90
Accommodation Description: You will stay in basic dormitory style rooms, 3 Bunks/ persons per room. Each room has its own bathroom. Bedding, bathing towels, microwave oven, refrigerator, table and chairs provided. Outdoor picnic area with
BBQ grill, fireplace pit and Laundry machines also provided. Grocery stores 5 minutes from housing and close to work.
You will be required to have a $200 dollar deposit available upon arrival and another
$25 will be deducted from your first 4 paychecks. The deposit is refundable at the end of the season provided your housing is in good condition.
Travel Time from NYC to Job Site: 15
Approximate Travel Cost: $80
Travel Mode: Bus
Description of Business: Kilwin's has been a celebrated part of Northern Michigan since 1947, and has earned a reputation for its quality products and excellent service. Using only the finest and freshest ingredients, our products are a pleasure to sell, and we delight in seeing our customer's enjoyment of them. Although long a Northern Michigan landmark, the company has grown throughout the country. Each shoppe shares the traditional values of quality, service and enjoyment, and are designed, equipped and trained to provide this first-rate experience.
Founded in 1947 by Don and Katy Kilwin, it is now owned by Don and Robin McCarty of Harbor Springs, Michigan. They have been the principal owners since 1995, previously having operated stores and having held key management positions. Without question, they represent the Kilwin's team culture and operating philosophy.
Under their leadership, Kilwin's expanded to a network of fifty Shoppes by 2004. We continue to support this sustained growth. Today, everyone in Kilwin's corporate system is dedicated to maintain the integrity, quality and excitement that has defined the company. We remain committed, skilled and eager to be a part of the ambitious and careful expansion planned for the future.
Description of Area: Mackinaw City is the gateway to Mackinac (pronounced Mackinaw) Island and is fast becoming a vacation destination all its own.
Employer ID: E-115848
Employer Type: Small Hotel
Employer Region: Midwest
Location: Copper Harbor, Michigan
Possible Positions: 4
Job Title: Housekeeping/Dishwashing and Where Needed
Work Description: Your responsibilities as a housekeeper will include all and any of the following: cleaning rooms; vacuuming, changing linens and towels, making beds, doing laundry, cleaning bathrooms etc.). You may also be asked to assist with other aspects of running this resort (such as general maintenance, general kitchen help, dishwashing, and wait staff) at your employer's request. It is your obligation to remain flexible and hardworking as an participant and an employee of this resort.
Uniform/Dress Code: Your employer will provide you with a company shirt. In addition, you will need to wear black or khaki (tan) pants, which you must provide yourself. In general, you should always maintain a neat and clean appearance. Long hair should be tied back, and tattoos should not be visible. While working, you will be asked to remove all body and facial piercing (ears are okay), and refrain from unconventional hair styles and colors.
Salary per Hour: $6.00 per hour.
Overtime Information: $9.00 per hour after an average of 40 hours per week
Work Hours: 6 hours per day, 6 days per week. Some days you may be working 8 hours or more.
Accommodation Cost: $25 per week
Accommodation Description: You will be living in an on-site cabin with up to 3 people in each cabin. The cabin has a stove and a refrigerator. Linens will be provided. 1 meal per work day will be provided for you. You will also have access to laundry machines.