205 N. John Street, Highland Michigan 48357

Employment Opportunities 

Current Job Openings:

Substitute Crossing Guard 
Salary: $29.63 per day  
Department: Supervisor's
Schedule: Part-Time
Potential working hours: 8:50am to 9:20 am and 3:50pm - 4:20pm, Monday – Friday, except holidays  (early release days will effect afternoon schedule) 
Benefits: Paid Time Off   

Position Overview: 
The Charter Township of Highland is seeking a dependable and safety-conscious individual to serve as a Substitute School Crossing Guard for the school year. The Substitute Crossing Guard will provide coverage for regular crossing guards as needed, helping ensure the safe crossing of students and pedestrians at designated locations throughout the Township. The position requires a responsible individual who is attentive, punctual, comfortable working outdoors, and committed to the safety and well-being of children and the community. 

Education & Experience: 18 years of age, High School Diploma or Equivalent   

Additional Requirements: An acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check and a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. 

Physical Demands: Physical Demands are periods of standing and walking outdoors in all types of weather conditions wearing appropriate safety gear. Stop traffic by holding a stop sign over head. Watch and listen for traffic. Direct and stop traffic at school crosswalk area. 

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Interested and qualified candidates must complete the application found here https://shorturl.at/O2P0u and return to Highland Township Supervisor’s Department at 205 N John St, Highland MI or by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Job posting will remain open until filled.  If you have any questions please call the Supervisor's Office at 248-887-3791 EXT. 6.   Closing Date: Until Filled EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: This position has been determined to be non-union, non-exempt by the Fair Labor Standards Act.


Driver-West Oakland Transportation Authority

Become a driver (dispatcher position filled) for WOTA! Join an amazing team that provides local, community based transportation for seniors and disabled adults. Click on the link for more information WOTA ridewota.org

Paid & Unpaid Volunteer Opportunities:

Election Worker
In order to successfully run our elections, Highland hires a staff of paid workers to work at the polls. Precinct inspectors are people who are paid to assist voters at the polls on Election Day.  A precinct inspector must be a registered voter of the State. They cannot be a challenger, candidate, member of a candidate's immediate family, or a member of the local Board of Canvassers. Anyone convicted of a felony or an election crime may not serve. Paid training is provided. Please contact the Clerk's Office at 248-887-3791 x 5 with any questions you have. 

Paid and U npaid Volunteer Positions  
***All positions are currently full, please consider submitting an application to be held on file***
There are many Volunteer opportunities in the Township. Some of these positions are unpaid and others pay stipend. Following is a list of boards, committees and organizations looking for volunteers:
Board of Review- paid by the hour approximately 5 state required meetings per year
Highland Downtown Development Authority- unpaid monthly board meetings and projects
Planning Commission- paid 2 meetings per month
Zoning Board of Appeals- paid 2 meetings per month 
Garden Club- become a member unpaid meetings and projects
Highland Activity Center- unpaid assist with activities 

If you are interested in any one of or more of these opportunities, please contact the Township Supervisors office at 248-887-3791 ext. 6 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.    Please email Resume and Application to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.