Seasonal jobs are an excellent way for RVers to earn money while on the road, especially since many of these positions align well with the lifestyle and travel plans of RVers. Here are several seasonal job opportunities, along with their approximate dates and locations:
Beet Harvest
www.theunbeetableexperience.com
- Location: North Dakota, Montana, Minnesota
- Time Frame: Late September to October
- Details: Work involves harvesting sugar beets. The work is demanding but pays well, often including a lot of overtime.
- FHU sites are often provided, as companies know that many of their temporary workers live in RVs.
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
www.sturgismotorcyclerally.com
- Location: Sturgis, South Dakota
- Time Frame: Early August
- Details: Jobs range from retail positions, food service, and security, to event management.
- The rally attracts a huge crowd, so manpower is always in demand.
- FHU sites are less common, as most jobs are with individual vendors who may not offer such amenities.
- Quick Tip: There are several RV parks in and around Sturgis – but, you might want to try contacting RV parks in neighboring communities – like Rapid City, Keystone, and Custer to see if they need help – since the rally spills over into surrounding communities.
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta…https://balloonfiesta.com
- Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Time Frame: Early October
- Details: Temporary jobs include ticket sales, guest services, and vendor support. The festival is a globally recognized event, drawing pilots and spectators from around the world.
- Accommodations such as RV parking may be available, but it’s not typically FHU. Workers might need to arrange their own RV services.
Amazon CamperForce
https://hiring.amazon.com/search#
- Location: Various locations across the USA
- Time Frame: Typically starts in early Fall and runs through December 23rd
- Details: Amazon hires RVers for warehousing roles, including picking, packing, and stowing. The program includes campsite subsidies.
- Amazon typically offers a campsite subsidy that may cover the cost of FHU sites at nearby RV parks.
Christmas Tree Lots
- Location: Various locations across the USA
- Time Frame: Late November to December
- Details: Selling Christmas trees can be a lucrative seasonal job. Operators often need sales staff, lot managers, and individuals to help load and tie trees.
- Some lot owners may offer FHU sites to attract RV workers, while others do not provide any RV accommodations.
National Park Service
www.nps.gov/aboutus/workwithus
- Location: National parks across the USA
- Time Frame: Peak seasons usually spring to fall
- Details: Jobs can range from working in visitor services, and maintenance, to educational roles. These positions not only pay but also provide a unique living experience.
- Some national parks provide RV sites for seasonal workers, but these might not always be FHU. Availability and amenities can vary greatly depending on the park and specific job location.
Fisheries Work
- Location: Alaska and the Pacific Northwest
- Time Frame: Summers, especially June and July for salmon runs
- Details: Jobs can be in canneries or on fishing boats. The work is intense and often includes long hours but offers high pay.
- In Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, some processing plants and fisheries offer RV sites to seasonal workers, but full hookups are not guaranteed.
Halloween Attractions
- Location: Various locations across the USA
- Time Frame: Late September to October
- Details: Positions often include actors for haunted houses, ticket sales, and event management roles.
- FHU availability is rare. Most seasonal attractions do not provide RV accommodations.
Ski Resorts
- Location: Mountain regions like Colorado, Utah, and Vermont
- Time Frame: Winter, from November to early April
- Details: Work ranges from lift operations, guest services, to instructors. Ski resorts often offer free or discounted passes as part of employment benefits.
- Some ski resorts offer RV sites for seasonal workers, especially those in remote areas, but these sites might not have full hookups.
Each of these opportunities not only helps with finances but also provides a chance to meet new people and experience different parts of the country in depth.
For RVers looking specifically for jobs that offer FHU sites, it’s important to directly contact the employers or job coordinators to confirm what type of accommodations or subsidies are available.
Often, these details are negotiated on a case-by-case basis and can depend on the specific needs of the employer and the availability of local RV facilities.
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