New Jersey
Employer ID: E-100327
Employer Type: Mid-Size Hotel
Employer Region: EastOcean
Location: Beach Haven, New Jersey
Possible Positions: 4
Job Title: Housekeeping / Laundry help/ Pool Maintenance
Work Description: You will be doing a combination of duties, however your main
position is housekeeping: Housekeeping may include but is not limited to cleaning
rooms, vacuuming, changing linens and towels, making beds, cleaning bathrooms,
doing laundry, etc. The use of chemical cleaning products is required. On occasion, youwill help with laundry and cleaning around the pool area.
Uniform/Dress Code: You will be provided motel shirts which you will need to wear onthe job. You should bring with you sneakers and white or off-white shorts, which are nottoo baggy. If your hair is long, you will need to have it tied back on the job. Only onepair of earrings is allowed.
Salary Per Hour: $6.75
Bonuses: There will be a bonus of one dollar for every hour worked throughout the
summer, provided that you stay to the end of your work commitment date.
Work Hours: You will be working about 30-35 hours per week. There may be
possibilities of finding a second job in the area, provided that you do not let it interferewith your commitment at your Global Choices job.
Accommodation Cost: $0
Accommodation Description: Housing is provided for free as long as you follow the
house rules (for example: no overnight guests, no parties, you must keep the house
clean etc.). You will be living in a house 1/4 mile (0.4 kilometers) from the motel. Youwill be provided with a bicycle for transportation. You will be responsible for your ownmeals. You will have a kitchen, a washer and dryer, a large backyard, and a livingroom. You will be a half a block from the beach.
Travel Time From NYC to Job Site: 2 hours.
Approximate Travel Cost: $25
Travel Mode: Bus
Description of Business: This family owned 50 room hotel is located on the oceanfrontand is within walking distance of the area’s attractions. They have been working with usfor over 8 years and have much experience with international students!
Description of Area: Beach Haven is on an 18-mile (24 Kilometer) long resort island inNew Jersey. The motel is on the beach. You will be one hour away from Atlantic City,
one and a half hours from Philadelphia, and two hours from New York City. There aremany water activities, such as sailing and swimming, in the area. Many families cometo Long BeachIsland to vacation for the summer and there are many stores, pubs,cinemas, and things to do. Have a great summer!
Employer ID: E-100361
Employer Type: Small Hotel
Employer Region: EastOcean
Location: Cape May, New Jersey
Possible Positions: 2
Job Title: Housekeeping
Work Description: Your responsibilities will include cleaning rooms and bathrooms,vacuuming, changing linens and towels, making beds, doing laundry, helping guestscheck-in, cleaning the property.
Uniform/Dress Code: You will be provided with a hotel apron which you will need to wearon the job. You should bring with you khaki shorts or pants, white T-shirts and whitesneakers -- the hotel would like you to have a conservative, neat appearance at alltimes. If your hair is long, you will need to tie it back. Please no facial piercings andheavy makeup.
Salary Per Hour: $7.00
Bonuses: If you successfully fulfill your work commitment, you will receive an endingbonus of $100.
Work Hours: You will be working 3-6 hours per day; 3-6 days per week.
Accommodation Cost: 0
Accommodation Description: Housing is located on the ground level of the hotel. Theapartment has 2 bedrooms (with linens, window fans, table, dressers, and shelves), akitchen area (with refrigerator, coffee pot, stove, microwave), a sitting area (with TV)and one shared bathroom. You will share a room with 1 or 3 other girls. You will beresponsible for cooking your own meals. Your housing is located near the beach. Thereis no smoking in or around the hotel and your apartment. You will need to pay a $50housing deposit which will be returned if you leave your accommodations in goodcondition.
Travel Time From NYC to Job Site: 5 hours.
Approximate Travel Cost: About $45.
Travel Mode: Bus
Description of Business: This hotel is a family run business located at the beach in
Cape May, NJ. Just a few steps from the beach, its relaxing airy rooms catch the salty
breezes and romantic summer sunsets. The hotel offers cheerful, bright and breezy
bedrooms, nearly all with ocean views. All guest rooms are NON-Smoking. The groundlevel offers shops, services and a coffee shop. The hotel also has an elegant,
award-winning restaurant.
Description of Area: This hotel is within walking distance of the historic area of CapeMay. It is a quaint, Victorian summer resort. It is a very clean, safe, family town. Thehotel sits across from the beach and the boardwalk. You will be able to borrow bicycles -you should bring a lock from home or buy one in the U.S. There is local bus service toPhiladelphia, Washington, D.C. and New York.
Employer ID: E-100371
Employer Type: Retail
Employer Region: EastOcean
Location: Atlantic City, New Jersey
Possible Positions: 4
Job Title: Counterperson/ Sales help.
Work Description: You will be selling candy to customers, operating the cash register,
and stocking the shelves at this candy store on the boardwalk.
Uniform/Dress Code: You will be provided with a smock or shirt which you will need towear while on the job. Employees are now required to wear an apron, which we provide.All employees must wear a black or white shirt,with a collar. Pants can be black, khaki orneat jeans(no holes, rips etc.) If shorts or skirts are worn, they should be no shorterthan one inch above the knee. Your shorts should be black or khaki (light tan). Youshould maintain a clean and neat appearance at all times. Men should beclean-shaven. All long hair needs to be pulled back. No nose, eyebrow, or tongue ringsallowed during working hours. No open toes while working. Please note: you will bespeaking English all of the time. If you are a unsure of your English skills or yourunderstanding of American money, please practice before you leave home!
Salary Per Hour: $7.50 per hour.
Work Hours: 8 hours per day, five days per week. Work shifts are mostly in the
evening. The opportunity for second jobs may exist, but your first responsibility is to
your Global Choices employer.
Accommodation Cost: $50
Accommodation Description: $35 of accommodation cost will be refunded to you if youwork hard and fulfill your work commitment dates. Your accommodation is locatedbehind the company store, about 300 feet from the beach. There will be 10
Global Choices students living in the house. There is a common dining area, a living
room with television, internet, and three bathrooms. Laundry facilities are located on
the first floor. You will be responsible for your own meals; you will have a refrigeratorand microwave, and towels and linens will be provided.
Travel Time From NYC to Job Site: 2.5 hours
Approximate Travel Cost: $30
Travel Mode: Bus
Description of Business: This candy company which originated in Atlantic City has beenmaking and selling salt water taffy for over 100 years. They have invented and
perfected the traditional method for making salt water taffy. Salt water taffy is a sticky,
delicious candy normally purchased as souvenirs by beach visitors. They have many
locations all over New Jersey and the East Coast of the U.S. and employ many
international students over the summer.
Description of Area: The shop and your housing, is located close to the beach and
boardwalk. With more than 33 million people visiting every year, Atlantic City, New
Jersey has become one of America's most popular destination. America's Favorite
Playground has 12 casinos offering 24-hour non-stop action, world-class headline
entertainers, bright sandy beaches, a 4 1/2 mile amusement-filled Boardwalk,
championship golf courses, tennis, charter boat fishing, sailing, restaurants to please
any dining choice, historic sites, the Miss America Pageant, natural attractions,
shopping. Plus you are 1 1/2 hours from Philadelphia and 3 hours from New York City.
Employer ID: E-100375
Employer Type: Retail
Employer Region: EastOcean
Location: Seaside Heights, New Jersey
Possible Positions: 7
Job Title: Sales/counter help.
Work Description: You should be prepared to do all of the following: interacting andhelping customers, getting food prepared, dealing with money, mopping floors, makingsure your area is clean, etc. You should learn as much as you can about Americancurrency before you come, as you will be dealing with money.
Uniform/Dress Code: You will need to maintain a clean, conservative appearance at alltimes. Your employer will provide you with a company shirt which you will need to wearwhile on the job. You will need to bring comfortable, clean sneakers with you andknee-length khaki (tan) shorts or pants. Uniform shorts can be purchased from youremployer.
Salary Per Hour: $7.15
Work Hours: You will usually be working 8 hours per day, 5 to 6 days per week.
Accommodation Cost: $80
Accommodation Description: You will need to provide a housing deposit of $200 uponarrival. This amount may be returned to you upon completion of your work
commitment, depending on the condition of your housing when you leave. If you leaveearly or do a poor job at work, you may not receive your deposit back. When you stopworking for this employer you must leave the housing. You will be sharing a bedroomwith 1-2 more students. You will have access to a shared kitchen, bath, and livingroom. Your employer will provide you with linens. You will be able to walk to work.Housing is for employees only and you will need to vacate the housing after you havecompleted your work commitment.
Travel Time From NYC to Job Site: 2 hours.
Approximate Travel Cost: $20.00.
Travel Mode: Bus
Description of Business: This business sells frozen custard. Frozen custard looks andtastes like soft, swirled ice cream. You will be serving this to customers at the shopwhich is located on the boardwalk on the beach.
Description of Area: SeasideHeights is a family seaside resort town with beautiful
beaches, a boardwalk, and shops. There is much to do in the area, and there are many
international students working near you. More information can be found about your
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Employer ID: E-100389
Employer Type: Restaurant
Employer Region: EastOcean
Location: Cape May, New Jersey
Possible Positions: 5
Job Title: Sales help.
Work Description: You will be working in a candy and nut shop. Your duties may includeany or all of the following: weighing and wrapping items, answering customer questions,stocking shelves, working at the cash register, handling U.S. currency, cleaning up,taking out garbage, etc. You may also be asked to help with other aspects of running ofthe shop at your employer’s request.
* Note: Speaking English will be a fundamental part of your job and so you are
encouraged to practice your speaking and comprehension skills as best you can beforearriving.
Uniform/Dress Code: You will be expected to maintain a neat and clean appearance atall times. A company apron will be provided to you. Your hair should be tied back iflong. Visible tattoos, unnatural hairstyles and facial and body piercings are not
permitted. Tank tops are not allowed to be worn while working. Shorts should be no
shorter then 4 inches above the knee. You should not wear clothing that reveals your
belly button or your underwear.
Salary Per Hour: $8.00
Overtime Information:
Bonuses: You will receive a bonus of $100 if you complete your contact program dates.
Work Hours: You will usually be working 6-7 hours per day, 6 days per week.
Accommodation Cost: $85
Accommodation Description: You will be sharing your apartment with 5 other
international students. You should expect to share a bedroom with at least one other
person. Your housing is equipped with a bathroom and a full kitchen. It is a short
walk- about one and a half blocks - to the store and is not far from the local
supermarket. You will be responsible for providing your own meals. There is also a
washing machine on the premises.
Travel Time From NYC to Job Site: 4 hours
Approximate Travel Cost: $35.
Travel Mode: Bus
Description of Business: This establishment is a quaint and popular family owned
peanut and candy shop in beautiful Cape May, New Jersey. The employer a lot
experience hiring international students as they have been working with Global Choices for many years.
Description of Area: Cape May is a family-oriented, summer resort area in southern
New Jersey. Both the store and your housing are about 1 block from the ocean and
beach. Among things to do, most popular are swimming, activities at the beach, and
sightseeing.
Employer ID: E-100431
Employer Type: Small Hotel
Employer Region: EastOcean
Location: Ocean City, New Jersey
Possible Positions: 6
Job Title: Where needed.
Work Description: You will be assigned a position based upon the needs of your
employer at the time of your arrival. You should be prepared to do any or all of the
following:
Housekeeping: Cleaning rooms; vacuuming, changing linens and towels, making beds,cleaning bathrooms, doing laundry, etc.
Kitchen Help: Washing dishes, cleaning the kitchen, mopping floors, taking out
garbage, chopping vegetables, and assisting the cook.
Maintenance: Painting, carrying heavy objects, mopping floors, doing repairs,
gardening, mowing the lawn, etc.
You may also be asked to assist with other aspects of running the Inn, at your
employer's request.
Uniform/Dress Code: You will be expected to maintain a neat and clean appearance atall times. Your employer will provide you with a company tee shirt. You must bring tanor black slacks and/or shorts. You should wear white sneakers. The consumption ofalcohol and smoking of cigarettes is strictly prohibited on the Inn’s grounds.
Salary Per Hour: $7.15
Bonuses: You will receive an performance/ending bonus upon a satisfactory completionof your work commitment up to $100. You may also receive $10 for each week you’vestayed at the inn.
Work Hours: You will be working approximately 30-35 hours per week.
Accommodation Cost: $85per week.
Accommodation Description: You will be staying in dormitory style housing on your jobsite. You should expect to share a bedroom with at least three other people. There is
no cooking allowed but your housing includes a common room equipped with a
microwave and a small refrigerator as a well a television set. You will be provided withlinens and towels. You will be responsible for your own meals.
Travel Time From NYC to Job Site: 3 hours
Approximate Travel Cost: $25.
Travel Mode: Bus
Description of Business: This 100 year old, award winning, European-style inn is
beautifully decorated and has plenty to offer its visitors and staff. Located in the centerof town, this inn is also a close walk to the beach, boardwalk, and local shopping. Thisemployer has worked with Global Choices international students for many of years andhas received excellent reviews from them. The inn is located in the seaside resort townof Ocean City. Generally, you will be working mornings through early afternoons, so youwill be able to get second jobs or just enjoy your free time in the afternoon. Pleaseremember that there will be some slower times and some very busy times due to theseasonal nature of the hotel business. There are also many opportunities in OceanCityfor second jobs, provided that they do not interfere with your work performance at yourGlobal Choices employer.
Description of Area: In OceanCity, there are many beaches, a boardwalk, and
assorted other amusements. It should be noted that OceanCity is a dry town, which
means that alcohol is not sold in either restaurants, liquor stores or bars. If you want todrink, you need to go out of town to party. Atlantic City is 20 minutes away. New Yorkand Philadelphia are close by.Seasonal nature of the hotel business. There are also many opportunities in OceanCityfor second jobs, provided that they do not interfere with your work performance at yourGlobal Choices employer.
Employer ID: E-100496
Employer Type: Small Hotel
Employer Region: EastOcean
Location: Beach Haven, New Jersey
Possible Positions: 5
Job Title: Where Needed
Work Description: You should be prepared to do any or all of the following:
Housekeeping: Cleaning guests' rooms. This includes vacuuming, changing linens andtowels, making beds, folding clothing, cleaning bathrooms, mopping floors, doinglaundry, wash windows, take out garbage, sweep walk ways and stairs, fold linen andstock linen rooms, clean kitchens in rooms, etc.