About the employer
Shirt Shops of Cape May runs three retail stores in the heart of Cape May, New Jersey, selling trendy apparel for the whole family. The team prides itself on great customer service, and as a seasonal retail employee you'll help customers and be part of a busy summer crew.
Cape May is the nation's oldest seaside resort, with Victorian architecture, historic landmarks, beaches, boating, shopping and dining. You'll work across the street from a beach named one of the top ten in the world by TripAdvisor in 2013. Philadelphia is about 1.5 hours away and New York City about 3.
Store Associate
General information
Job duties
- Greeting and assisting customers
- Operating cash register
- Folding merchandise and stocking shelves
- Sweeping and cleaning the store
Housing
Details
Live and Work at the Jersey Shore
Imagine finishing your shift and walking straight onto a sandy beach as the sun sets over the Atlantic. That’s everyday life in Cape May, New Jersey – America’s oldest seaside resort and one of the most charming Work & Travel USA destinations on the East Coast. Shirt Shops of Cape May is looking for friendly, energetic international students to join the team as Store Associates for the summer-to-fall season.
Pay & Schedule
- Hourly rate: $16.50 per hour
- Hours: 40 hours per week (overtime may be available during peak weeks)
- Season: Summer to Fall
- Tips: Not applicable for this position
- Weekend, evening, and holiday shifts are typical in a resort town – that’s when the town comes alive!
What You’ll Gain
- Real customer-service and retail experience for your CV
- Daily English practice with American customers and coworkers
- A friendly, supportive team and a fun beach-town atmosphere
- Steady 40-hour weeks and a solid opportunity to save for travel
- Unforgettable memories and friendships from across the globe
Requirements
- Current university student aged 18–25 enrolled in the Work & Travel USA program
- Intermediate or better conversational English
- Friendly, outgoing personality and a positive attitude
- Reliable, punctual, and comfortable working on your feet during busy shifts
- Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays
- Availability from summer through the fall season
Ready to trade lectures for the ocean breeze? Apply now for the Store Associate position at Shirt Shops of Cape May and make this the summer you’ll talk about for years.
Why choose Shirt Shops of Cape May
Why Cape May?
Cape May is a postcard-perfect Victorian beach town at the very southern tip of New Jersey, famous for its colourful gingerbread houses, wide sandy beaches, lighthouse, and legendary sunsets at Sunset Beach. The town is compact and walkable or easily explored by bike, so getting to work and to the beach is simple. Weekend trips are easy too: Atlantic City is about an hour away, Philadelphia around two hours, and New York City and Washington, D.C. are within reach for longer breaks. Every summer, Cape May welcomes hundreds of international students, so you’ll quickly build a global circle of friends.
About New Jersey
New Jersey's Jersey Shore - including Seaside Heights - is packed with boardwalks, beaches and amusement parks. It is a lively, social spot with plenty of jobs in attractions, restaurants and hotels near New York City.
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