Looking for a summer gig with a view? The National Park Service has got you covered, but you're probably too late to apply. In what might be the hottest job offer this season, a lighthouse on Sand Island in Lake Superior was looking for volunteers to serve as caretakers for a slice of the summer. According to FOX 2, the quaint opportunity closed almost as soon as it opened, overwhelmed by a flood of eager applicants.
The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore extended an invitation across social media that was met with, such enthusiasm that the window for applications clamped shut due to the excessive number of hopefuls. The once-in-a-lifetime stint slated for June 10 through July 1, offers volunteers a chance to interact with visitors and oversee the historic Sand Island Light, mlive said.
No one can accuse the job of being boring; it boasts varied daily duties from guiding lighthouse tours to managing a campground – the position serves as the primary contact for visitors including boaters, hikers, kayakers, and campers. b105country noted that while the work may be hard at times, the experience promised to be unforgettable for the selected candidates.
Officials warned, however, that those interested needed to commit to the full term on the island, as "Gichigami (Lake Superior) makes that decision for us," referencing potential changes to start and end dates due to the notorious weather on the lake. The volunteer role, is not just a walk in the park – one needs to brace for an extended stay if the weather turns sour, reported mlive.
Meanwhile, the lucky few who managed to snag a spot might just have the summer of a lifetime ahead of them – provided they don't mind the isolation, the hard work, and the potential for extra days tacked on thanks to Mother Nature's whims.
