J1 / H2B Visa Jobs

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If you're interested in working in the USA and have been issued a J-1 or H2B visa permitting you to work in the States, this page provides informative resources and will help you identify employers who are accepting applications from non-resident visa holders.

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Can I Work in the United States?

Work in the USA

We often hear from Job Seekers who live outside of the US who discover CoolWorks and want to know if they’d be eligible to apply for the cool opportunities that can be found here. The short answer is: not directly. We don’t say that to be discouraging or negative,…

The J1 Visa Cultural Exchange Program

Work in the USA

If you are a non-US citizen of college / university age and are interested in working a seasonal job in the United States in the travel, tourism, or hospitality industries, the J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa Program is a popular option that might be a good route for obtaining temporary…

The H-2B Non-Agricultural Visa Program

Work in the USA

The H-2B Non-Agricultural Temporary Worker Visa Program allows employers to hire non-US citizens for temporary work if they are able to demonstrate to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services that “there are not enough U.S. workers who are able, willing, qualified, and available to do the temporary work” and…

Find more tips in our Work in the USA Resources section.

The Island House

Resort

Michigan

Live, Work and play on the water! Many opportunities - Historic Hotel, five restaurants, retail shops and a coffee house.

Camp Counselor

Hidden Villa

Los Altos Hills, California

Join a dynamic, diverse team of leaders passionate about mentoring youth!

Seasonal
Job Starts: Jun 02, 2025

Backpacking Trip Leader

Hidden Villa

Los Altos Hills, California

Join a dynamic and diverse team of leaders passionate about mentoring youth!

Seasonal
Job Starts: Jun 02, 2025

Program Leaders

VISIONS

Bozeman, Montana, Dominican Republic, and Peru

​Hiring Summer program leaders in Peru, Montana Blackfeet Reservation, and the Dominican Republic.

Seasonal
Job Starts: Jun 08, 2025

Camp Counselor

YMCA Camp Takodah

Richmond, New Hampshire

Make your summer count! Work one of the most life-impacting jobs in the world at Camp Takodah!

Seasonal
Job Starts: Jun 12, 2025

Camp Counselor

Friends Camp

South China, Maine

Friends Camp is seeking Camp Counselors to help build our awesome community and be a role model!

Seasonal
Job Starts: Jun 13, 2025

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