Description

Seasonal work placements throughout the U.S are available with the J-1 Visa program through the U.S. Department of State. Participants can work for up to 3 months then have the option of a 1 month travel period before returning home.

Jobs Include:

* Sales Help - Selling and preparing fast food (candy, hot dogs, french fries), using a cash register, helping customers, mopping floors, taking out the garbage, cleaning.
* Amusement Park Work - Selling fast food, operating games or rides, cleaning the park
* Maintenance - Light repair jobs, mowing lawns, moving furniture, cleaning pools, mopping floors, taking out the garbage
* Housekeeping - Cleaning guest rooms, doing laundry, vacuuming, cleaning bathrooms, making beds, mopping floors, taking out the garbage
* Kitchen Help - Dishwashing, cutting food, cleaning the kitchen area, assisting the cook, making salads, mopping floors, taking out the garbage

Highlights

Work & Travel USA:
* Acts as your sponsor and issues a DS-2019 form enabling you to apply for a J-1 Visa.
* Offers a Full-Service program that guarantees you a seasonal job placement and a Self-Arranged program if you already have found a seasonal job your own.
* Provides pre-arranged, affordable housing for most placements.
* Includes an information and orientation session on living and working in the United States and full support during your entire time in the program.

Qualifications

* Between the ages of 18 and 28
* A full-time student at a tertiary level of education
* Able to attend an orientation and interview session in your home country
* Flexible, open-minded and hardworking

Minimum Education

High School

Job Types

• Culinary Arts / Cooking
• Hotel/Restaurant/Hospitality
• Resort Employment
• Ski Resort Employment
• Tourism

Salary/Pay

Varies according to placement (at least minimum wage)

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of various sizes

Application Process Involves

• In-Person Interview Required
• Written Application

InterExchange's Mission Statement

InterExchange is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting cultural awareness through a wide range of work & travel, language, teaching English, volunteer, professional training, internship and au pair programs within the United States & around the world. Our goal is to create affordable and exciting cultural exchange programs, each with an unparalleled level of support. We take great pride in the professionalism and service of our staff and work hard to ensure our programs provide a rewarding experience for all participants.