New Jersey Shore.

Location

With over 127 miles (204 km) of coastline, people from all over the world travel to New Jersey to have fun on the beach, which makes New Jersey a great place to work! Wildwood, Cape May, and Avalon on the southern tip of New Jersey are among the most popular destinations in the summer. Wildwood is known for its amusement rides, beach shops, and water parks. The nearby resort communities of Cape May and Avalon boast first-rate hotels, dining, and shopping. Because all of these areas rely on tourism during the summer months as one of their main sources of income, there are many jobs to choose from. About 40 minutes by car up the coast from Wildwood is Long Beach Island. Long Beach Island is a 26-kilometer long barrier island just off mainland New Jersey and it is home to many resort towns and attractions, including amusement parks, great shopping, and fine dining, and surfing along its many white sandy beaches. New York City and Philadelphia are only about a one hour drive away, making it ideal if you want to work in a beach community but still have the option of exploring some of America’s best cities. The New Jersey Shore has become even more well-known and popular with tourists thanks to the MTV show Jersey Shore, a reality TV show set in the town of Seaside Heights.

Why you should work on the New Jersey Shore?

–       The New Jersey Shore is close to many POPULAR east coast cities – New York, Philadelphia, etc.!
–       Spend your summer on the BEACH!
–       Many US college students and Work & Travel students from ALL over the WORLD choose to spend their summers here.

Job Positions

Please find below a list of sample jobs that we will be bringing to the hiring event. These jobs represent actual openings in these destinations and it is likely that we will have more jobs like these when we get to the event. Most of these employers provide housing and the prices can vary. If housing is not provided, we will inform you at the event and we will provide you with info to assist you in your search for housing. By clicking the housing tab on this website you may also find good housing options to assist in your own independent search.

We will provide more detailed information about the jobs, salaries and housing conditions when you arrive at the event. To prepare for the event you should read the summaries below and decide on your preferences. We recommend you choose three preferred destinations and three job types. At the event we will help you find the right job for you.

Dishwasher

– Students will do a variet of chores, including but not limited to: clear tables, wash dishes, sweepand mop floors, prep food, perform closing duties. Student must be very hard working and strong.

$8.25 per hour + tips

Minimum hours per week: 30

Job Start Dates : 5/15/2014 – 6/10/2014
Job End Dates : 9/7/2014 – 9/30/2014

Cook

– prepare meals as a line cook. This is a challenging job in a hot, fast paced kitchen. Successful students who complete training and perform job well will be eligible for raises and can make as much as $14/hour. Excellent English, fast learner, someone who has worked in a restaurant kitchen and understands the pressure of working in a fast paced, challenging environment. Second timers with excellent english.

$9.25 per hour

Minimum hours per week: 30

Job Start Dates : 5/15/2014 – 6/10/2014
Job End Dates : 9/7/2014 – 9/30/2014

Maintenance Person

– Maintenance person does various hotel duties as asked: laundry, trash, sweeping, weeding, carrying sheets, towels, replace/clean air conditioners, windows and minor repairs. Must be physically fit and strong – able to do physical labor and lift heavy objects.

$8.25 per hour

Minimum hours per week: 30

Job Start Dates : 6/1/2014 – 6/30/2014
Job End Dates : 9/15/2014 – 10/1/2014

Housekeeper

– Student will perform housekeeping tasks, including cleaning room, bathrooms, public areas, changing linens, etc. Student must not be allergic to chemicals, be strong enough to lift mattresses and able to work hard and be on her feet all day.

$8.25 per hour + tips

Minimum hours per week: 30

Job Start Dates : 6/1/2014 – 6/15/2014
Job End Dates : 9/30/2014 – 9/30/2014

Retail Associate

– Retail Associate To assist customers in finding and purchasing the required merchandise in a retail clothing store environment. To encourage customers to purchase products. Greet customers, find out the customer’s needs, and assist customers with their requests and purchases. Additional responsibilities may include cashier responsibilities including receive and process cash, check and charge/credit payments. Keep merchandise area clean, inventory items and all else assigned. FEMALES ONLY DUE TO DRESSING ROOM ATTENDANT RESPONSIBILITIES * good communication skills • customer service orientation • patience • adaptability • initiative • persuasiveness • high energy level

$7.50 per hour

Minimum hours per week: 35

Job Start Dates : 6/15/2014 – 6/25/2014
Job End Dates : 9/7/2014 – 9/30/2014

Sales Assistant

– Students will assist in selling product, handing out samples, operating cash register, stocking displays, light cleaning. Students who are good at selling will get an increase in wage. Outgoing personality, sales experience preferred, responsible, hard working. Advanced English.

$8.25 per hour

Minimum hours per week: 30

Job Start Dates : 6/1/2014 – 6/10/2014
Job End Dates : 9/2/2014 – 9/15/2014

Housing Information

Because there are a variety of employers in New Jersey, the housing cost varies greatly from one employer to the next. In the areas where housing is harder to find, we tend to work with employers who provide housing. Other areas have less expensive housing and students are required to obtain accommodation on their own.

Housing costs

from $80-120 per week

Weather

It can get HOT in New Jersey during the summer, so be sure to pack your swimsuit! Average temperatures for the New Jersey Shore (°F) in May are highs of 72 and lows of 54 and in July, highs of 84 and lows of 70.