Rangeley IGA

Live the Real New England Summer in Rangeley, Maine

Imagine finishing your shift and walking straight to a crystal-clear lake surrounded by mountains, with the smell of pine in the air and a golden sunset over the water. That is everyday life in Rangeley, Maine — one of the most beautiful and welcoming small towns in the northeastern United States. Rangeley IGA, the town’s beloved community grocery store, is looking for energetic international students to join its team as Cashiers for the Work & Travel USA season.

This is a perfect first job in America: friendly local customers, a supportive team, predictable full-time hours and a stable hourly wage of $15 per hour for 40 hours per week, from summer straight into the spectacular Maine fall foliage season.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Greeting customers with a smile and creating a warm, welcoming shopping experience
• Operating the cash register, scanning items and processing cash and card payments accurately
• Bagging groceries carefully and helping customers with their purchases
• Answering customer questions and directing them to products around the store
• Keeping your checkout area clean, organized and well stocked
• Helping with restocking shelves, price checks and light store maintenance during quieter periods
• Working as part of a close-knit team that keeps the whole town fed and happy

Why Rangeley, Maine?

Rangeley sits in the heart of Maine’s lakes and mountains region — a paradise for anyone who loves the outdoors. In your free time you can:

• Swim, kayak, canoe and paddleboard on Rangeley Lake and the surrounding chain of lakes
• Hike to waterfalls and mountain viewpoints, including sections of the legendary Appalachian Trail
• Watch for moose, loons and bald eagles in their natural habitat
• Experience classic American small-town summer events, fireworks and farmers’ markets
• See the world-famous New England fall colors if you stay into September and October
• Stargaze under some of the darkest, clearest night skies on the U.S. East Coast

Benefits of This Position

• $15.00 per hour — a strong, reliable wage with no tips required to make good money
• 40 guaranteed hours per week for steady, predictable earnings
• Long season from summer to fall — more weeks of work means more savings and more travel money
• Excellent English practice through daily conversation with American customers
• Real customer service and cash-handling experience for your CV
• A safe, quiet, friendly community where international students are genuinely appreciated
• Perfect base for weekend trips to Portland, the White Mountains, Boston and even Canada

What We’re Looking For

• University students aged 18–25 participating in the Work & Travel USA program
• Good conversational English — you will be talking with customers all day
• A positive, friendly attitude and a genuine smile
• Reliability, punctuality and honesty when handling money
• Ability to stand for the duration of a shift and lift light to moderate weights
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays and varied shifts
• No previous experience required — full training is provided!

Ready to Apply?

Positions in Rangeley are limited and go quickly because of the location and the great hourly rate. If you want a summer of honest work, unforgettable nature and true American small-town hospitality, apply for the Cashier position at Rangeley IGA today and start your Work & Travel USA adventure in Maine.