Arnolds Park Amusement Park

Serve Smiles at Iowa’s Most Iconic Amusement Park

Imagine your summer soundtrack: roller coaster screams, arcade bells, waves lapping against the shore of West Lake Okoboji — and the sizzle of the grill in front of you. Arnolds Park Amusement Park in Arnolds Park, Iowa is looking for energetic university students to join its Food & Beverage team for the Work & Travel USA season. If you want a summer packed with new friends from around the world, real American work experience and a lakeside playground right outside your door, this is your job.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Food & Beverage Attendant, you’ll be at the heart of the park’s action, keeping hungry guests happy and coming back for more. Your daily duties include:

• Greeting guests with a friendly smile and taking food and drink orders at counters, snack stands and concession windows
• Preparing classic American park favorites — burgers, hot dogs, funnel cakes, pizza, nachos, ice cream and fountain drinks
• Operating the cash register and handling card and cash payments accurately
• Restocking supplies, cups, condiments and packaging throughout your shift
• Keeping counters, prep areas, equipment and seating spotless and following all food safety and hygiene standards
• Working as part of a fast-moving international team during busy summer weekends and holidays

Pay & Hours

• Hourly rate: $13.50 per hour
• Hours per week: approximately 55 hours — an excellent opportunity to maximize your earnings and save for travel
• Season: Summer through Fall
• Tips: Not applicable for this position
• Overtime pay in accordance with U.S. labor law and employer policy

Why Arnolds Park, Iowa?

Arnolds Park sits in the middle of the Iowa Great Lakes region — a beloved Midwestern vacation destination where families have been making memories for over 130 years. On your days off you can swim and paddle in the crystal-clear waters of West Lake Okoboji, rent a boat, try wakeboarding, walk the boardwalk, catch a live band, hunt for treasures at lakeside shops or watch the sunset from the beach.

The park itself is home to the legendary wooden Legend roller coaster, a classic Ferris wheel, arcades and the famous Nutty Bar. Working here means you’re part of a genuine piece of American summer culture — friendly small-town hospitality, big-hearted people and endless things to do.

What We’re Looking For

• University students aged 18–25 eligible for the J-1 Work & Travel USA program
• Conversational English and confidence talking with guests
• Positive, energetic attitude and a genuine willingness to help people
• Ability to stand for long shifts, work outdoors in warm weather and lift up to 15 kg
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays — the park’s busiest and most fun times
• Reliability, punctuality and a team-first mindset
• No previous experience required — full training is provided!

Program Benefits

• Competitive $13.50/hour with plenty of hours to earn and save
• Training in food preparation, customer service and cash handling — great for your CV
• Housing assistance available through the employer
• An international team of students from Europe, Asia and Latin America
• Real English practice every single day with American guests and coworkers
• Time to travel across the USA after your program ends

Ready to trade lecture halls for lakeside sunsets? Apply now for the Food & Beverage Attendant position at Arnolds Park Amusement Park and make this the summer you’ll talk about for years.