Land of the free
Work and travel in the USA
Land of the free refills. And this free advice. It will never be this easy to live and work overseas in the USA again. Do it in your twenties while you can.
Summer camp '23 applications have closed. Book now for summer '24.
Coming to America
Why work and travel in the USA?
Thanks to Netflix and nightly boxset binges, America already feels familiar to travellers. But off screen, it’s so much more. A land of endless highways and canyon-studded horizons, snow-covered peaks and surf-filled beaches, neon city skylines and mom ‘n’ pop one horse towns – America is a ‘hand-sewn on the porch swing’ patchwork quilt of unique and undiscovered places.
Need to know before you go
When to go
Most nationalities can spend an all-American summer working at camp (Jun-Sep). Aussies and Kiwis get the best of both worlds, with the option for a winter or ski job during their uni summer holidays (Nov-Feb), plus a grad-only 12-month visa. All J-1 visas build in a grace period to travel around the States after you’ve finished working.
What it pays
As a first-timer at summer camp in America, you’ll earn one of the highest salaries of any camp provider – USD $2,000, with meals and accommodation included. For ski season or casual work, you can expect to earn $15-20 an hour depending on the state, plus tips (where applicable). Many of our hospitality jobs also include subsidised staff housing.
Where to go
We work with summer camps from California to Connecticut. All are in incredible wilderness locations – with a large concentration in the Midwest and East Coast. Our ski jobs are mostly in resorts around the Rocky Mountains. As for your 30 days after camp or your winter job – the country is your oyster. You can travel anywhere. Happy as a clam.
Get summer '24 sorted
News: Hundreds of camp jobs are hiring!
Howdy, campers! Camp Directors are currently recruiting for hundreds of camp positions for summer '24 - from Activity Specialists to Camp Counsellors. Make a difference, earn $$ and spend your summer Stateside. Easiest pitch ever.
Howdy, campers! Camp Directors are currently recruiting for hundreds of camp positions for summer '24 - from Activity Specialists to Camp Counsellors. Make a difference, earn $$ and spend your summer Stateside. Easiest pitch ever. FIND OUT MORE
Work in America / 2023 / Hiring now
Hiring: Bartender at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, Long Island NY
Jobs available: Bartender. Pay is USD $16/hour, with free staff accommodation a 4-min walk from work and free meals on shift. Plus overtime at $24/hour! Book Work USA 12 months to be the first to apply.
Jobs available: Bartender. Pay is USD $16/hour, with free staff accommodation a 4-min walk from work and free meals on shift. Plus overtime at $24/hour! Book Work USA 12 months to be the first to apply.
Who you gonna call?
Let’s talk working in America
Get some facetime with our amazing JENZA Support Squad. When they’re not posing for pool pics, they’re making your work aboard adventures happen with their endless enthusiasm and mad traveller skills. These include: parent whispering, visa geekery and the ability to pack a backpack in 30 seconds flat.
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Our Extra Mile Promise
Every JENZA experience has been shaped by our Youth Advisory Panel, roadtested by our travellers, and backed by 60+ years of work abroad expertise. But if we still don’t rock your world, we’ll refund the part of your JENZA program you’re not happy with. T&Cs apply
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