Tawas Point Lighthouse keepers needed - How to spend 2 weeks living along Lake Huron

Tawas Point Lighthouse Reopening, May 2024Tawas Point Lighthouse Reopening, May 2024 (Matthew Clara/DNR)

Spend two weeks living in a historic lighthouse along Lake Huron this year.

Lighthouse keepers are needed at the Tawas Point Light, which reopened last year after a massive renovation project. 

What to expect

Teams of four will spend two weeks living in the lighthouse keeper's dwelling, which includes two bedrooms that can sleep four adults, a kitchen, and a bathroom. 

Volunteer keepers will lead tours and educate visitors about the lighthouse. They will also be responsible for basic maintenance like sweeping and removing trash. 

Keepers will work about 30 hours a week, leaving them plenty of time to explore the area when they're done with their shifts. 

To participate, each person must pay $250.

Lighthouse keeper schedule

Volunteers will select their top two date choices when they apply.

  • June 3-17
  • June 17-July 1
  • July 1-15 (Independence Day, July 4)
  • July 15-29
  • July 29-Aug. 12 (National Lighthouse Day, August 7)
  • Aug. 12-26
  • Aug. 26-Sept. 9 (Labor Day, Sept. 1)
  • Sept. 9-23
  • Sept. 23-Oct. 7
  • Oct. 7-21 (Halloween Fest)

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How to apply to be a lighthouse keeper

To apply for the program, you must have four people. Applications for fewer than four people will not be considered. When submitting an application, a $40 fee applies per group.

Applications close Feb. 28, and those selected to participate in the program will be notified by March 14. 

Participants will receive training materials and participate in a training course via Zoom in March. 

If you have questions about the program, email DNR-TawasKeepers@Michigan.gov.

Apply for the Tawas Point Light keeper position here.

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