Jobs & wages
Beach town hospitality
$12–16/hr + tips
Cape Cod, Nantucket, Montauk, Ocean City
The classic Irish J1 posting — staff housing usually included
Hotel / resort staff
$14–19/hr
Boston, Chicago, San Diego, Newport RI
Lifeguard
$14–18/hr
Maryland, New Hampshire, Virginia
Certification arranged before departure
Retail & grocery
$13–15/hr
Resort towns nationwide
Kitchen & barista
$12–16/hr + tips
The Hamptons, Myrtle Beach, Provincetown