Find seasonal, summer, travel, temporary and short term jobs for English speakers in Austria. View our guide how to find a job in as a foreigner in places like Vienna, search employers and apply today.
Winter Jobs in Austria
Austria is a one of the most popular countries to work in Europe for people seeking seasonal positions. Austria has some of the best ski resorts in the world and there are lots of jobs available during winter, from working as a ski/snowboard instructor, in a hotel, bars, cafes, restaurants, childcare or in ski chalets/resorts.
Some of the best ski resorts to work at in Austria include:
Tyrol
• St Anton • Innsbruck (the capital of Tyrol) • Ischgl• Lech Zürs • Mayrhofen
Salzburg
• Zell am See-Kaprun • Saalbach • Obertauern
Summer Jobs in Austria
During summer Austria attracts millions of visitors from around the world and the tourism industry hires lots of temporary workers. Lots of local and International recruiters hire staff to work at hotels, holiday resorts, summer camps, language schools/camps and more. These positions are very popular with Austrian and European students seeking employment during the summer break so get your application in early to stand the best chance of getting hired.
Companies hiring summer staff include:
Young Austria Summer Camps
Are you a real team player, do you enjoy working with children and young people, are you dynamic, flexible and responsible, do you have stamina and do you enjoy being out in nature? Then a camp counsellor is the perfect summer job for you!
Village Camps
Village Camps offers activity and adventure camps, performing arts, dance, stem robotics and coding, surf, football, tennis, leadership, and a selection of language camps in different locations! Village Camps recruit summer camp employees and also have jobs all-year round for our Outdoor Education programmes to work in the village of Piesendorf, nestling in the spectacular mountain and lakeside scenery of the Austrian Alps.
Visa, Eligibility & Requirements
If you’re an EU or European Economic Area (EEA) citizen, you do not need a work permit or visa to work in Austria. This makes the whole process of moving to and finding employment in Austria easier.
Jobs in Austria for Non-EU Citizens
For citizens outside of Europe, you will need to check your country specific requirement as you will usually need to apply for a visa. If you’re a UK citizen, due to Brexit and the United Kingdom’s leaving the EU, the process for working in Austria is now more difficult and complicated. You will need to check to see if you are eligible and also apply for a residence permit. You can check latest visa/entry requirements online, or contact your local Austrian embassy or consulate with specific questions.
Working in Austria – FAQ
Language
If you know basic German – spoken and written – this will really boost your chances of finding employment in Austria. This will also make the whole experience of living here and integrating easier.
Money/Currency/Salaries
Austria uses the Euro and wages are high by European standards. What you get paid really depends on the role and employer. Winter seasonal job salaries aren’t as high as places like Switzerland but most jobs include accommodation for free.
Related Destinations:
• Season work in Germany
• Season work in Italy
• Season work in Switzerland