The tallest and most remote lighthouse in Michigan is searching for volunteers to serve as assistant keepers to live and work in complete solitude for days, according to a report.
The White Shoal Lighthouse, built 113 years ago, stands 125 feet tall in the Mackinac Straits on Lake Michigan. As one of the historic "crib" lighthouses sitting offshore on reefs, it was vital for navigation but has since transitioned into a preservation project led by the White Shoal Lighthouse Preservation Society, according to M Live.
For the 2025 season, the Preservation Society is recruiting a first and second assistant lighthouse keeper for weeklong rotations from May through September, M Live reported.
Applicants must be comfortable climbing a 22-foot ladder, managing a 24-hour watch schedule, and performing various hands-on tasks like refueling generators, monitoring weather, and maintaining logbooks.
"Please know before applying that the advance training and preparation period will have required content to review and acknowledge as having been reviewed. If candidates are unable to keep up with the required training, unfortunately, they will be dropped and their position will be offered to a back-up candidate," the Preservation Society wrote on Facebook.
The role requires a $250 fee, personal provisions, and a commitment to ensuring the safety and upkeep of the lighthouse.
Applications open January 1, 2025, and will remain open for one month.
© 2024 Latin Times. All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.
