Summer Job With Housing Included-The Nanny

Although it's a little late in the season, there are still summer nanny positions available.  Live-in positions for the summer are focused on keeping the children entertained, transporting to lessons and activities and staying on track with summer reading lists as well as keeping those academic skills honed.  Nannies should be flexible and willing to go with the flow while still providing the children with structure. Most nannies are asked to pitch in around the house even if this is limited to cleaning up after the children.  Nannies should have basic CPR and first aid training and an understanding of sanitation, health and hygiene. Background checks for the nanny and the family are a wise move for everyone. Summer nannies  are often invited to join the family on holiday with their expenses paid which is a nice perk!  Willingness to search out stimulating activities and encouraging creative learning activities at home will earn high marks for any summer nanny.  Live-in nannies should expect a private room and bath and preferably a private entrance.  Cable, internet and laundry access are also common and reasonable expectations.  Occasionally a family will provide access to a car or other perks such as membership to gyms.  As of this morning all of these sites were listing summer nanny positions:

SummerNanny.com

SitterCity.com

Care.com

The wonderful thing about summer nanny jobs is their great potential to turn into an easy winter holiday job!

"The Most Dangerous Job In The World"- A Summer Job With Housing!

We've all seen the cable network shows of life on the fishing boats, not for the faint of heart!  However if you love to challenge yourself and belief you have what it takes to make it on a fishing vessel then this may be the summer job for you.  For anyone wanting to be part of the action while staying on dry land there are also positions at the seafood processors in Alaska.  Seasons vary to fish and salmon run from early summer to autumn.  Carefully read the employers requirements ahead of time as well as what benefits they offer their crews.  Most provide housing, some provide meals. Often airfare is provided from cities in the Pacific Northwest.  You may also be provided equipment and protective gear or given means to obtain it.  Be advised that living aboard a fishing vessel is not for those that value their privacy.  Quarters are tight and shared, the good news is that you will probably be too exhausted to even care. Working at the seafood processors may offer a little more space and freedom but the work is still physically demanding.  The Alaska Department of Labor has an excellent website with detailed information about all types of positions in this industry.  Here you will also find links to company websites and career fairs; it's definitely worth your time to review it if you'd like to pursue an adventure for your summer job this year!

Alaska Department of Labor Job Center Network

Clipper Seafood Fishing Vessels

E & E Foods Seafood Processors

This is just a sample of those currently recruiting, again the Alaska Department of Labor website is a remarkable resource.  So cast your line and reel in a  great summer job with housing!