Committee Narrows Lightkeeper Candidates To Two
By Sue Clark on Sep 12, 2007 in Lighthouse Keeper Jobs 
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Added September 14:
The two new caretakers at Wind Point Lighthouse are Michael and Susan Arts of Racine, Wisconsin. The couple met at a lighthouse in Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, and were married at a lighthouse on Sullivan’s island, South Carolina.
It’s down to two possible candidates for the Wind Point Lighthouse caretaker according to the Journal Times Online. The hiring committee, after interviewing a dozen of the top applicants for the job, selected just two for a second round of interviews. The committee is comprised of members of the Friends of Wind Point Lighthouse, village officials and members of the community. They received 159 applications for the job. A decision by them is expected to be made later this week.
Although it’s seemed to take a long time, a job taking care of a lighthouse isn’t for everyone. Well, maybe it is. If you weren’t one of the two final selections, perhaps you might want to take a look at this ad that Port Isabel Lighthouse (Texas) is running. Minimal qualifications: Must be 18 years or older, with a high school diploma or GED. Here’s the ad in its entirety:
Lighthouse Keeper/Museum Aide for the Historical Preservation Department
The City of Port Isabel is currently accepting applications for
Lighthouse Keeper/Museum Aide for the Historical Preservation
Job Summary:
Responsible for various operations of the Museums of Port Isabel- including taking tickets from visitors, keeping a count of our visitors; interpretation of lighthouse and museums; provides assistance to patrons; maintenance of the surrounding areas clean at all times; performs office duties, answer phones; assist in Lighthouse and Museum and other duties as required. Must be 18 years of age or older and have a High School or G.E.D.
Starting salary: $6.50 per hour
Position will remain open until filled. All applicants must submit a resume or apply in person to:
The City of Port Isabel – City Hall
Susie Alcocer, City Secretary
305 Maxan Street
Port Isabel, Texas 78578
(956) 943-2682“The City of Port Isabel is an Equal Opportunity Employerâ€
It seems the city of Port Isabel is staying historically correct with the relatively low pay for lighthouse keepers. At least it’s more than the $200 to $1,000 per year they used to make.
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