Island Jobs

Bali Hai from Tunnels Beach, Kauai, Hawaii

There’s a certain sense of peaceful disconnection that one gets from spending time on an island. The surrounding water feels like a protective barrier from the hustle and bustle of mainland life. If the idea of getting away from it all sounds like a dream scenario for you, consider a season living the island life!

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The Island House

Resort

Michigan

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

Resort

Michigan

Embark on your Island Experience with Summer Jobs on Mackinac Island! Great Flexibility! Full and part-time!
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Servers

The Forge

Put-in-Bay, Ohio

Island Restaurant Hiring Front of House help.

Seasonal
Job Starts: Jul 28, 2025

Cook

CIMI - Culinart

Avalon, California

Come have an adventure on Catalina Island

Year-round
Job Starts: Aug 01, 2025

Waitstaff

The Island House

Mackinac Island, Michigan

Seeking Adventurous and Experienced Waitstaff to work near the Sparkling Waters of the Great Lakes!

Seasonal
Job Starts: Jul 31, 2025

Sales Clerk

The Island House

Mackinac Island, Michigan

Work for a Family Business on Beautiful Shimmering Shores of Mackinac Island, Michigan!

Seasonal
Job Starts: Jul 31, 2025
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Roche Harbor Resort

Resort

Washington

At Roche Harbor we work together, live together and play together. Come experience the San Juan Islands with us!
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Bowl-Ista

The Spot

Nags Head, North Carolina

Acai Bowl / Smoothie "Bowl-ista" Team Member needed on the Outer Banks.

Seasonal
Job Starts: Jul 25, 2025

Line Cook

Stout's Island Lodge

Birchwood, Wisconsin

Come spend your summer on the water in northern Wisconsin!

Seasonal
Job Starts: Jul 09, 2025

Kitchen Team

Camp Nor'wester

Friday Harbor, Washington

Spice up your summer - Cooking, community, and adventure await!

Seasonal
Job Starts: Jul 17, 2025

Sushi Roller

Jima Sushi

Friday Harbor, Washington

Sushi Restaurant on San Juan looking for experienced candidate!

Seasonal
Job Starts: Jul 15, 2025

Cook

Isle Royale Resorts, LLC

Michigan

Join our team: Culinary Opportunities Available at Isle Royale National Park!

Seasonal
Job Starts: Jul 10, 2025

Line Cook

The Forge

Put-in-Bay, Ohio

Lake Erie Island Living & Working!

Seasonal
Job Starts: Jul 07, 2025

Retail Clerk

Ocean Reef Club

North Key Largo, Florida

Live, Work & Play in the Fabulous Florida Keys as a Tennis Retail Clerk!

Year-round
Job Starts: Jul 01, 2025

Line Cook

Rocky Bay

Friday Harbor, Washington

Line Cook for super busy breakfast and lunch place!

Seasonal
Job Starts: Jul 07, 2025

Farmer

Greyfield Inn

Georgia

The historic Greyfield Inn is seeking a farmer or farming couple to manage the Greyfield Garden.

Year-round
Job Starts: Jul 07, 2025

Camp Counselor

Camp Ocean Pines

Cambria, California

We accept people for who they are and help them grow into who they want to be (by the ocean!)

Seasonal
Job Starts: Jun 22, 2025

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