It may still feel like winter in many parts of the country, but now is the time to start looking for summer jobs, those perfect part-time and temporary workforce demographic bookends: students and seniors. It may also be an attractive option for teachers, if they don’t mind busying themselves during school breaks.
While there are many types of summer jobs, arguably the most appealing are found in camps, resorts and hotels, and these are likely to be plentiful after two dismal years due to COVID-related travel and leisure restrictions. 19.
summer jobs
In fact, many seasonal work platforms are looking for staff to start work in March. Among the top 10 highlighted by CoolWorks, for example, are several job openings at a “glamping” of a picturesque stretch of the northern California coast. In addition to earning $17 an hour, he offers free accommodation in a renovated farmhouse a short walk from the beach. The only problem: If you accept the position, the employer requires a commitment of at least four months.
Meanwhile, VagaJobs outlines a variety of positions at El Capitan Lodge in southern Alaska. Payment varies by position. But private accommodation and meals are provided at no cost to the employee. In addition, the site will reimburse workers for travel from Juneau to the resort.
Ideal candidates
Only a handful of these summer jobs require experience or training. Most only require employees to be 18 or older, or 21 for positions where alcohol is sold or served. Otherwise, the biggest question most temporary employers have is how many months you can work. In general, resorts favor candidates who can stay for a “season.”
The duration of such a period will vary according to the hotel complex. Some are truly summer camps: they open in June and close in September. These options can be ideal for college students and school teachers.
However, others resorts They operate year-round, but they hire for peak seasons that can run from the end of March to the beginning of November. Those with longer terms often prefer to hire recent retirees, who have more flexibility to stay through the season.
Seasonal nomads
In particular, although now is when hotel resorts look for summer jobs, people who enjoy this type of employment can easily find it in the winter as well. In fact, Dylan Morra, founder of VagaJobs, created his site to make it easier for seasonal nomads like himself to find back-to-back seasonal jobs. He assures that he has been everything, from guide to rafting in rough waters to waiter in a ski resort.
The benefits are incredible, he adds. “While other people spend thousands of dollars to ski, you can work at a resort in Aspen and do it for free.”
Most resorts allow workers to participate in activities for free, such as horseback riding, skiing, fishing, or hiking. rafting. Lodging and meals are also generally provided free of charge or at a greatly reduced price. As a result, employees find that they can save substantial sums during a season, even though hourly pay is often nothing to brag about.
However, potential employees should understand that most of the hosting is shared. This can be fun for anyone happy to live in a dorm-like environment, but couples and those who don’t like to share living space should check out housing options before applying. Accommodation is usually provided, as these resorts can be very remote. If the offered house seems dire to you, it is likely that the work itself is also overwhelming.
The jobs
What kind of work could you be doing? Available positions range from front desk operations to housekeeping and cooking. Some involve planning or directing activities: fishing, hiking, raftinghorse riding, games and other entertainment for guests.
Most of these jobs pay at rates ranging from minimum wage to around $20 an hour. But often, overtime is available.
There are also a number of managerial and technological positions, which pay more, but require previous experience or credentials.
Where to find work?
There are two basic options for finding seasonal jobs: You can apply directly to a resort hotel, or go to one of several sites that recruit staff for different resorts.
Major seasonal job sites include CoolWorks and VagaJobs, as well as XanterraJobs, which staffs many US national parks. Another site called SeasonWorkers recruits for international summer jobs.
Broader job boards like Indeed and Glassdoor can also connect you to summer jobs.
Kristof is the editor of SideHusl.com, an independent website that reviews opportunities to make money in the contracting economy.
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