Crew installing roofline lights
High, clean rooflines with perfectly spaced bulbs.
Work with Us at Charlie's Lights
Seasonal roles for outdoor athletes, team leads, and office support who want to help us create clean, memorable holiday light displays all across Metro Detroit.
Seasonal roles · Oct–Jan
Join the Charlie's Lights Team.
Help us turn neighborhoods into holiday postcards. If you like moving fast, working with your hands, and being part of a small, high-energy crew, this is the seasonal job for you.
Outdoor crew, team leads, and office roles available.
Who we are
Charlie's Lights is a seasonal, high-energy holiday light company built on hard work, reliability, and a genuine love for the season. Homeowners trust us with their rooflines, trees, and front yards—and with the moment they flip the switch for the first time. We take that seriously.
Our team shows up on time, treats every property like it's their own, and leaves every driveway with a clean, polished, "neighbors-will-stop-and-stare" display. We move fast, we communicate clearly, and we look out for each other.
If you like working with people who hustle, care about the details, and still have fun when it's cold and busy, you'll fit right in.
A day in the life
Load up & game plan
Start at the shop, check your truck, load lights and gear, and walk through the day's route with your team.
On-site installs
Meet homeowners, review the plan, and get to work on ladders and roofs turning dark houses into bright, clean displays.
Clean up & debrief
Pack up the yard, check the roofline one more time, grab quick photos, and debrief with the crew before the next stop.
Seasonal perks
High-intensity seasonal pay
- Competitive hourly rates during our busiest months.
- Earn more when the schedule and pace pick up.
- Clear expectations around schedules and earning potential.
Overtime when it matters
- Extra hours available during peak weeks for those who want them.
- Overtime pay where applicable.
- Opportunities to pick up additional shifts when weather windows open.
End-of-season bonuses
- Performance-based bonuses for top crew members and team leads.
- Recognition for reliability, quality, and attitude all season long.
- Referral and returning-team bonuses when you come back next year.
Work that actually feels rewarding
- See instant results—every install ends with a "wow" moment.
- Be part of a small, tight-knit team instead of a massive company.
- Build real experience in operations, customer service, or content you can take anywhere.
Open roles
Seasonal opportunities across crew, leadership, and office.
Crew Member – Outdoor Athlete
You're our outdoor athlete on the front lines—climbing ladders, hanging premium lights, and representing the brand on-site.
- Install and remove high-end holiday lighting on roofs and trees.
- Work outside in all kinds of Michigan weather.
- Be friendly, professional, and detail-obsessed on every job.
Seasonal · Oct–Jan
Team Lead – Operational Excellence
You own the day's operations for your truck—leading a small crew, keeping installs safe and on-spec, and talking with homeowners.
- Manage routes, truck inventory, and daily game plans.
- Oversee 1–2 crew members with a safety-first mindset.
- Communicate clearly with customers and our team.
Seasonal · Oct–Jan · Lead
Social Media & Sales – Voice of the Holidays
Be the friendly voice on the phone and the eyes of Charlie's Lights online—booking installs and organizing content from the field.
- Answer inbound calls and web leads with warmth and urgency.
- Book demos and installs into our schedule.
- Help organize photos and short clips for social media.
Seasonal · Office · Part/Full-time
Meet the crew
A few snapshots of the kind of work you'll help create.
Team check-in at the truck
Daily game plans before heading out on route.
Holiday glow-up moments
That first flip-of-the-switch reaction from homeowners.