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Employment opportunities

The Lilac Tree Suites believes in nourishing talent and commitment. Previous employees have achieved managerial status in every aspect of our operation and have also gone on to exciting and fulfilling careers within the hospitality industry and beyond.

Internship assistance is provided by all managers in every field within the hotel trade. Please indicate on your application if you intend to work towards a course requirement. All employees are eligible for our ‘Employee of the Month’ and ‘Employee of the Year’ award and are rewarded for their exceptional efforts.

Employees enjoy our annual end-of-year party, as well as food, beverage and guest room discounts for family. These are just some of the enjoyable aspects of working a season on Mackinac Island at the Lilac Tree Suites.

2025 Employee of the Year

We are pleased to announce that Orette Bryan is our Chippewa Hotel and Lilac Tree Suites Employee of the Year! Thank you for your dedication and hard work. It is employees like Orette that make the Chippewa and Lilac Tree two of the top hotels on the Island. Orette received a $300 bonus check and a $1.00/hr raise for the 2025 season. Congratulations and keep up the great work!

Employment Openings

We are no longer hiring for the 2026 season. We will start accepting applications for the 2027 season on January 1st, 2027. 

We are a summer seasonal business (we are only open from may through october)

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Interested in working for the Lilac Tree Suites? Fill out the Employment Application