Landscaping / Grounds - Maintenance (Summer)
Job Description
Job Description
Experience an unforgettable summer at Interlochen, where creativity thrives in the heart of nature! Join our vibrant community for Interlochen Arts Camp 2026, where passionate individuals come together to make art, make friends, and make lifelong memories. In the serene and rustic setting of northern Michigan, you'll inspire the next generation of artists while embracing the beauty and challenges of wilderness living. Embrace the magic and make a lasting impact!
Position Overview
Join us in the summer of 2026 and help us continue the legacy of fostering creativity, nurturing talent, and celebrating the individual artistic journey at Interlochen. We are seeking Landscaping / Grounds staff members who embody our core values. As a Landscaping / Grounds staff member, you'll play a major role in helping maintain landscaping around campus including mowing, trimming, weeding, mulching, picking up leaves, and other small landscaping tasks. Tasks also include moving instruments for Camp, banquet setups, furniture moving and helping on construction projects. If you like a job that offers a variety of work, working outside and everyday bringing something different, this is the perfect job for you!
What You Get To Do
- Maintenance and/or Grounds staff provide proactive and reactive responses to requester generated work orders
- Team and individual efforts in leaf removal, construction site preps, event setup and teardown, piano/instrument moving, luggage staging and delivery for camp arrivals/departures, specific site/cabin cleaning as assigned, debris/trash/recycling duties, landscaping tasks including mowing, trimming, edging, weeding, fertilizing and watering, as well as irrigation system installation and repair
- Concert load in/out
- Assist with shipping and receiving duties as needed
What You Get
- Hourly compensation dependent on experience
- Flexible schedules available, M-F or Tues.-Sat., 7:00am - 3:30pm, guaranteed 40 hrs/wk but willing to provide part time hours as well
- 10% tuition discount for Discovery Camp or 50% Interlochen Arts Camp for dependents
- 20% discount for tickets to most summer concerts.
- 15% discount on merchandise from Scholarshop and food/beverages from Melody Freeze
This is a seasonal position located in Interlochen, Michigan. Housing is not included for this position, and employees are responsible for arranging their own accommodations.
What You Need
- Availability 5/1/2026 - 10/1/2026, we are flexible with start & stop dates
- Experience in a similar field a plus but not necessary, in-house training provided
- Past landscaping experience is a plus
- Valid drivers license preferred
What to Expect about Camp Life
- Embrace the Outdoors: The camp is nestled in a wilderness area, so expect to encounter wildlife and insects as part of the experience. Embracing the natural environment is key to enjoying your time here.
- Outdoor Work Environment: Many of your duties will involve working outdoors, often for extended periods, so being comfortable in various weather conditions is important.
- Community and Camaraderie: You'll be part of a tight-knit community where collaboration, creativity, and support are at the forefront. The connections you make here will be lifelong.
About Interlochen
Interlochen Arts Camp has been a haven for creative talent for nearly a century. Our summer camp is a vibrant, transformative experience where young artists from diverse backgrounds come together to explore, learn, and grow. We offer a range of programs spanning music, visual arts, theatre, dance, creative writing, film & new media, and interdisciplinary arts, providing a platform for every artist to thrive.