J1 / H2B Visa Jobs

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If you're interested in working in the USA and have been issued a J-1 or H2B visa permitting you to work in the States, this page provides informative resources and will help you identify employers who are accepting applications from non-resident visa holders.

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Can I Work in the United States?

Work in the USA

We often hear from Job Seekers who live outside of the US who discover CoolWorks and want to know if they’d be eligible to apply for the cool opportunities that can be found here. The short answer is: not directly. We don’t say that to be discouraging or negative,…

The J1 Visa Cultural Exchange Program

Work in the USA

If you are a non-US citizen of college / university age and are interested in working a seasonal job in the United States in the travel, tourism, or hospitality industries, the J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa Program is a popular option that might be a good route for obtaining temporary…

The H-2B Non-Agricultural Visa Program

Work in the USA

The H-2B Non-Agricultural Temporary Worker Visa Program allows employers to hire non-US citizens for temporary work if they are able to demonstrate to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services that “there are not enough U.S. workers who are able, willing, qualified, and available to do the temporary work” and…

Find more tips in our Work in the USA Resources section.

American Adventure Expeditions

Outdoor Adventures

Colorado

Now hiring 1st Time & Experienced Guides, Office Staff & Drivers. Top Pay, Great Incentives, Free Housing! Work on Colorado's #1 River with Colorado's #1 Outfitter!
The Island House

Resort

Michigan

Live, Work and play on the water! Many opportunities - Historic Hotel, five restaurants, retail shops and a coffee house.

Sous Chef

The Island House

Mackinac Island, Michigan

Creative Sous Chef w/ the Island House's Family of Restaurants on Mackinac Island. Excellent Housing

Seasonal
Job Starts: Apr 21, 2025

Line Cook

Big Sky Resort

Big Sky, Montana

Join our culinary team at Big Sky Resort! Cook delicious dishes in a fast-paced, high-energy kitchen

Seasonal
Job Starts: Jun 09, 2025

Set Up Crew

Corolla Beach Services

Corolla, North Carolina

Beach Ninjas: Work Hard, Tan Harder! Join Corolla Beach Services & Get Paid To Live The Beach Life!

Seasonal
Job Starts: Jun 15, 2025

River Staff

Camp Merrie-Woode

Sapphire, North Carolina

Camp Merrie-Woode is a traditional wilderness summer camp hiring River Staff for the 2025 Season!

Seasonal
Job Starts: May 15, 2025

Front Line Office Staff

Explore McCarthy

McCarthy, Alaska

Join the Adventure! Outgoing, Customer-Focused Staff Needed for Alaska’s Premier Adventure Company!

Seasonal
Job Starts: May 28, 2025

Mechanic

Aniak River Lodge

Aniak, Alaska

Boat and General Mechanic for remote Alaskan Lodge

Seasonal
Job Starts: May 20, 2025

Line Cook

Glacier Highland

West Glacier, Montana

Work for our family business right outside Glacier National Park!

Seasonal
Job Starts: May 23, 2025

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