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Keweenaw National Historical Park
Jobs
At Keweenaw NHP rangers work in a variety of fields, including giving tours to the public, restoring historic buildings and preserving museum objects.

To find out about government jobs with the National Park Service at Keweenaw National Historical Park, other park servce areas, or any other federal agencies, visit usajobs, the official job site for the United States Federal Government.

Applications are being distributed to area high schools for students between the ages of 15 and 18 interested in applying for the popular Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program. The deadline for submitting applications is close of business (5:00 PM) May 22, 2009. Selections of YCC enrollees are made by random drawing by Human Resources personnel.
More information on the park's 2009 YCC program …

 

The Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission is currently recruiting qualified applicants to apply for the position of Executive Director. For more information on the position and how to apply, please download the position description. (PDF file)

More information on the Advisory Commission …

Once the scene of buslting industry, the Quincy shaft-rock house at the number 2 shaft and accompanying hoist house sit silent today.  

Did You Know?
Despite ups and downs in copper production and prices, the Quincy Mining Company on Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula was able to pay its investors dividends nearly every year from 1862 to 1920, earning it the nickname "Old Reliable." The company closed in 1945 after nearly 100 years of operation.

Last Updated: May 01, 2009 at 16:45 EST