Current Job Openings

Zoning Administrator Wanted

Ford River Township is accepting applications for the position of Zoning Administrator for our Township. Experience with zoning would be preferred and all applicants must be willing to take available training. Any applicant without experience must be willing to go to training as soon as it would become available.  An applicant with experience in IT to do tasks such as create zoom meetings and be able to continue upgrading our system of permitting would be helpful.

Applicant must be able to attend the monthly Planning Commission meeting at 7:00 pm the first Wednesday of every month and attend the monthly Township Board meeting at 7:00 pm the third Monday of every month.

Interested persons can get more detailed information from

Township Supervisor
906-399-6411 
supervisor@fordriver.org

or the current Zoning Administrator
906-399-0098
zoning@fordriver.org

All applications must be received by 4:00 pm Monday February 10th, 2025

Two options for submittal.

  1.  Send resume or application to:
    Ford River Township
    3845 K Rd. Bark River MI 49807
  2. Email resume or application to:
    supervisor@fordriver.org

For more detailed information call Supervisor Nelson at 906-399-6411

Maintenance Position

IMMEDIATE OPENING

Ford River Township is accepting applications for a part time maintenance person. This would be a great opportunity for a college student or a recent retiree whom is looking for a part time job to supplement their income.

Responsibilities include maintaining grounds and minor building repairs at our Township Hall property, 2 cemeteries, and water tower property

Duties include:

  • mowing grass
  • weed whacking
  • general grounds keeping
  • weekly playground inspection
  • minor repairs to equipment
  • winter snowplowing and shoveling snow from entrances as needed using township equipment

Basic Requirements include:

  • Must be physically able to do manual labor such as shoveling and lifting up to 50 pounds
  • Must have a valid drivers license
  • Some mechanical ability is required for minor repairs
  • Minor book keeping skills

Two options for submittal.

  1.  Send resume or application to:
    Ford River Township
    3845 K Rd. Bark River MI 49807
  2. Email resume or application to:
    supervisor@fordriver.org

For more detailed information call Supervisor Nelson at 906-399-6411

Open Board Positions

Fill out the below application and submit to Township Supervisor Steve Nelson.  He can be contacted at 906-399-6411 with any questions.

Board of Review- (2 year term)

Zoning Board of Appeals - (3 year term)