The Mackinac Bridge is seeking a steeplejack

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Mackinac Bridge Steeplejack by MightyMac.org

If you’d like this to be your next office, the Mackinac Bridge Authority is hiring for the unique job of steeplejack – get all the details & apply right here. The Science & Media Museum shares the history of steeplejacks & steeplejacking:

During the 20th century, expanding cities, new technologies, and changing lifestyles generated demand for new housing, offices and infrastructure—increasingly built to towering proportions. The booming construction industry depended on skilled workers capable of navigating great heights … Named for their historical role maintaining ecclesiastical buildings, ‘steeplejacks’ are the skilled tradespeople who assess, maintain and construct tall buildings, structures and towers.

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Michigan State Parks Seeking Employees

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Rocky Raccoon by Lexington State Harbor

Michigan State Parks, Trails and Waterways is seeking employees & shared this pic from Lakeport State Park & Lexington State Harbor who wrote: If you ask any of us Rangers why we love our jobs, we would all say the same exact thing: each day is different and you never know what you’re going to run into.

Meet Rocky the Raccoon. He was waiting by the door to the fuel dock, likely to reserve a slip for his boat. Little did he know we don’t open until May 1st. After feasting on crackers, scampering around the side of the dock office and dangling over the water, DNR Harbormaster Travas was able to safely remove him from the premises and told him to come back when we’re open.

Click for a couple more pics of our boy Rocky & if you’re looking for a summer gig, consider these jobs at Michigan’s amazing parks!! (look to be in the $18-30 range)