Browse short term and temporary work, summer and winter jobs, farm work, fruit picking, hospitality jobs, summer camps and more in Iowa. Some of the best places to get employment include: Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Sioux City, Iowa City, Ankeny, West Des Moines, Ames, Waterloo and Council Bluffs.
Summer Jobs in Iowa
Are you looking for a flexible full/part time job over summer? There are lots of opportunities available which are very popular with students. Some of the most popular summer jobs in Iowa can include working as a camp counselor, at amusement/theme parks, festivals and events, cafes, restaurants, hotels, swimming pools, as a retail sales associate, barista, food service worker, gardener, tour guide, sports, teaching and in childcare.
Most companies hire people aged 18+, but some jobs are available to 16 and 17 year olds. If you are interested in working in Iowa from abroad, you can find recruiters offering J1 and H2B positions to foreigners. You can also find internships, work experience placements and voluntary work. A lot of jobs are offered with housing included.
Summer Camp Jobs in Iowa
There are lots of camps in Iowa hiring American and overseas staff every summer. Popular positions include working as a camp counselor, program director, office staff, in maintenance, chefs and kitchen assistants, nurses and lifeguards.
Vacancies are also available instructing arts and crafts, photography/videography, horseback riding and outdoor trip leaders. Sports instructors are also needed to work coaching sports like archery, baseball, basketball, field hockey, golf, football (soccer), softball, tennis, volleyball, swimming and watersports.
Winter and Ski Jobs in Iowa
Winter positions you can find at ski resorts in Iowa include chalet chefs, chalet hosts, childcare staff, management jobs, resort reps, ski instructors, hospitality jobs, bar staff, drivers & maintenance, administration, sales and marketing. Both American and international staff are hired each season.
Ski areas in Iowa
• Mt. Crescent Ski Area — Crescent
• Seven Oaks Snow Ski Area — Boone
• Sleepy Hollow Sports Park — Des Moines
• Sundown Mountain — Dubuque