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Do What & Where?

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Whatcha going to do?

For the most part, thats entirely up to you! The J1 Work Travel visa allows you to work in pretty much any field of employment, be that professional or casual, full time or part time*. Since the time of year you’re heading to the US is Winter, many people take the opportunity to work up at one of the many fabulous ski resorts across the USA. Never even seen the snow before?! Don’t worry, you’ll still be able to work at a ski resort! Most jobs require little or no experience, just hard work and good customer service skills.  And if hot sunny gorgeous beach weather is your thing, then try some of the Miami or US Virgin Island resorts. Here are some of the things you might find yourself doing!

Administration
Assistant Cook
Bartender
Banqueting
Bellhop
Bus Driver
Cashier
Chefs
Child Care
Coat checker
Food & Beverage
Hospitality
Housekeeper
Hostess
Human Resources
Health Spa
Kitchen Service
Lifeguards
Pool Maintenance
Parking Attendant
Photographer
Porter
Reception / Front Desk
Rentals
Resort Operations
Retail / Shops and outlets
Room Service Attendant
Shuttle Driver
Ski / Snow Board Instructor
Ski Lift Operator
Ski School for kids
Snowboard Instructor
Snowmakers
Ticket Checker / Sales
Valet
Waiter / Waitress
. . . and so many more

* Whilst on a J1 you are not allowed to work in any of the following positions: camp counselor, domestic worker or nanny in an American Home, or in jobs that require you to invest your own money or buy stock for door to door sales. You are also not eligible to work in jobs that require licensing under US law (such as doctors, nurses, lawyers, etc).

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ChilliBullet Where ya going to go?

The J1 visa allows you to work geographically anywhere in the USA. So the choice is yours. If you’re stuck for ideas on where to head to, take a look through the list below for some great options. Once you join the program with Chilli, you’ll attend an acceptance session where we’ll discuss many popular regions and you’ll have an opportunity to chat to past participants about certain areas of interest you may have.
Below we’ve listed a great many US employers, by State, and given you a short taste of what you can expect from each area. Most employers listed are ski resorts since thats where the majority of students head. Not surprising, when you often get a free ski pass, learn to ski or snowboard and have the chance to experience a white Christmas whilst making friends from around the world.

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ALASKA

Alpenglow at Artic Valley
Alyeska Resort
Eaglecrest Ski Area
Hilltop Ski Area
Moose Mountain
Mt Eyak

ARIZONA

Arizona Snowbowl
Elk Ridge Ski & Rec. area
Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley
Sunrise Park Resort

CALIFORNIA

California inspires images of sun, sand, surfing, Hollywood, glitz and glamour. There is another side to California that is equally amazing. California has beautiful national parks and ski resorts with breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe and bordering with Nevada. Close to Reno & San Fran.

Alpine Meadows Ski Corp
Bear Mountain Resort
Big Bear Mountain Resort
Boreal
Dodge Ridge Corp
Donner Ski Ranch
Granlibakken Resort
Gap Inc.
Heavenly Ski Resort
June Mountain
Kirkwood
Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort
Mountain High North Ski Area
Mt. Baldy
Mt Shasta Ski Park
North Star at Tahoe
Olympic Plaza
Sharpshooter Imaging
Shirley Meadows
Sierra-At-Tahoe
Snow Summit
Snow Valley Ski Area
Soda Springs
Squaw Valley USA
Stover Mountain
Sugar Bowl Ski Resort
Tahoe Donner Downhill
Tahoe Mountain Club
Yosemites Badger Pass

COLORADO

The Colorado resorts are known as the winter playground for the world’s rich and famous. The small resort towns are full of glitzy restaurants, bars and boutiques. The slopes are wide open and immense with tons of ‘powder’ to ensure an amazing snowboarding or skiing experience. If you’re looking for adventurous snowboarding, international sport competitions such as the X-games and lots of partying, then the Colorado Ski Resorts are exactly what you’re looking for.

Arapahoe Basin
Aspen Highlands
Aspen Mountain – Ajax
Aspen Ski Company
Aspen Snowmass
Bear Valley Mountain Resort
Beaver Creek Resort
Big Sky Resort
Breckenridge Ski Resort
Buttermilk
Colorado Mountain Express
Copper Mountain Resort
Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Destination Vail Hotel
Devil's Thumb Ranch
Durango Mountain Resort
Echo Mountain Park
Eldora Mountain Resort
Evergreen Lodge
Falcon Point Resort
Game Creek Club/Vail Resorts
Gap Inc.
Howelsen Hill Ski Area
Granby Ranch
Hyatt Grand Aspen
Hyatt Mountain Lodge
Keystone Resort
Lodge At Vail
Loveland Ski Resort
Marriott Vail Resort Company
Monarch Mountain
Big Rock
Big Squaw
Black Mountain
Camden Snow Bowl
Easton Mountain Lodge
Lost Valley Ski Area
Mt. Jefferson Ski Area
New Hermon Mountain Ski Area
Saddleback Ski
Shawnee Peak
Sugarloaf USA
Sunday River Ski Resort
Titcomb Mountain
Mountain Adventure Center
Park Hyatt Beaver Creek
Powderhorn Resort
Remede Spa (St. Regis Resort)
Resort Quest Ski & Sport
Sheraton Resort
Sheraton Steamboat
Silverton Mountain
Ski Cooper
Snowmass
Snow Mountain Ranch
SolVista Basin @ Granby Ranch
Sonnenalp Resort Of Vail
Steamboat Ski & Resort
Sunlight Mountain Resort
Telluride Mountain Village
Timberhouse Ski Lodge
Vail Resort Inc
Vail Mountain Adventure Center
Vista Verde Ranch
Winter Park Resort
Wolf Creek Ski Area
Woodspur Lodge

CONNECTICUT

Mohawk Mountain
Mt. Southington Ski Area
Powder Ridge Ski Area
Ski Sundown
Woodbury Ski Area

FLORIDA

Increasingly a popular option for those wanting to head to warmer regions. Many top class resort exist along the Florida coasts, from the exciting hub of Miami Beach to the sleepy tropics of the Florida Keys.

Aquatic Vegetation Control, Inc.
Bay Colony Beach Club
Colliers Reserve Country Club
Delray Beach Marriott
Doral Golf Resort & Spa
Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop
Hillsboro Club
La Playa Beach Club & Resort
Lexington Country Club
Marriott Hotel
Naples Golf Club SouthOcean Reef Club
Pink Shell Beach Resort & Spa
Plantation Golf & Country Club
Port Royal Club
Registry Resort & Club
Ritz Carlton Resorts Of Naples
The Venice Golf Country Club
Universal Studios Orlando
Useppa Island Club
V.H.L. Aircraft Inc.
Venice Yacht Club
Victoria's Secret

HAWAII

Abercrombie & Fitch
Bubba Gump Shrimp Company
Cafe Mambo
Canoes Restaurant
Five Palms Beach Grill
Harbor Pub
Hard Rock Cafe
Inter Island Solar Supply
Maui Ocean Activities
Radisson Waikiki Prince Kuhio
Royal Lahaina Resort

IDAHO

Idaho has been described as the virtual supermarket for wilderness enthusiasts. It is second only to Alaska for the most national forests and wilderness areas. It also has the densest lake population of any state in the west. Sun Valley ski resort is one of Idaho’s premier destinations and is one of the highest ranking ski resorts in America. Trophy homes of the rich and famous dot the hilltops and it is not uncommon to see a popular Hollywood face looking for a quieter experience than the crush of Colorado. If you are looking for amazing natural beauty then Idaho is the state you should be heading to.

Brundage Mountain Resort
Cottonwood Butte
Kelly Canyon Ski Area
Lookout Pass
Magic Mountain Ski Resort
Pebble Creek Ski Area
Pomerelle Ski Area
Silver Mountain Corporation
Schewitzer Ski Area
Silver Mountain Resort
Snowhaven Ski Area
Sun Valley
Tamarack Resort

MAINE

Maine forms part of an area known as New England on the East Coast of the US. Its coast is known for its sandy beaches in the south and craggy mountains in the north. Maine’s interior is a wilderness of 6000 lakes, 32 000 miles of rivers and millions of acres of woods.

MAINE Cont...

The ski resorts in Maine are smaller than the popular resorts of the west and tend to be more family orientated. If you are looking for a more local American experience with beautiful natural beauty, small fishing towns and amazing lobster, then Maine is the perfect destination for you.

Shawnee Peak
Sugarloaf
Sunday River

MARYLAND

Baltimore Country Club
MAINE
Big Rock
Big Squaw
Black Mountain
Camden Snow Bowl
Easton Mountain Lodge
Lost Valley Ski Area
Mt. Jefferson Ski Area
New Hermon Mountain Ski Area
Saddleback Ski
Shawnee Peak
Sugarloaf USA
Sunday River Ski Resort
Titcomb Mountain

MICHIGAN

Alpine Valley
Apple Mountain
Big Powderhorn Mountain
Bittersweet Ski Area
Black Jack Ski Area
Boyne Highlands Resort
Boyne Mountain
Caberfae Peaks & Ski / Golf Resort
Cannonsburg Ski Area
Crystal Mountain
Gladstone Sports Park
Hanson Hills
Hickory Hills
Indianhead Mountain Resort
Marquette Mountain
Missaukee Mountain
Mont Ripley
Mount Bohemia
Mt Holiday Ski Area
Mt. Brigton
Mt Holly Ski Area
Mt McSauba
Mt Zion Ski Area
Mulligans Hollow Ski Bowl
Norway Mountain
Nubs Nob Ski Area
Pando Winter Sports Park
Petoskey Winter Sports Park
Pine Knob Ski Resort
Porcupine Mountain
Shanty Creek Resort
Silver Ridge Resort
Ski Brule
Skyline Ski Area
Snow Snake Mountain
Swiss Valley Ski Lodge
The Homestead
Timber Ridge Ski Area
Treetops Resort

MINNESOTA

Afton Alps Ski Area
Andes Tower Hills
Buck Hill Ski Area
Chester Bowl Park
Coffee Mill
Giants Ridge Resorts
Hole in the Mountain
Hylands Ski & Snowboard Area
Lutsen Mountains
Mt Kato Ski Area
Powder Ridge Ski Area
Spirit Mountain
Welch Village Ski Area
Wild Mountain Ski Area

MISSOURI

Hidden Valley
Snow Creek Ski Area
MONTANA
Bear Paw Ski Bowl
Big Mountain Resort
Big Sky Resort
Black Mountain Ski Area
Bridger Bowl Ski Area
Discovery Basin Ski Area
Great Divide Ski Area
Lone Mountain Ranch
Lost Trail Powder Mountain
Marshall Mountain
Maverick Mountain Ski Area
Montana Snowbowl
Moonlight Basin
Red Lodge Mountain
Showdown Ski Area
Teton Pass Ski Area
The Yellowstone Club
Turner Mountain

NEW HAMPSHIRE

New Hampshire is a prime location for any outdoor enthusiast. Known at the Granite state, NH is ruggedly mountainous and dotted with glacial lakes. New Hampshire ski resorts are known to be low-key retreats for wealthy visitors. The resorts are smaller and very exclusive, the perfect place for making big tips. It is also a great location for graduates as many of the resorts only open mid-December, allowing you to attend your graduation ceremony and still be in time for the opening of the resort.

Appalachian Mountain Club
Attitash Mountain Village
Bretton Woods Ski Area
Cannon Mountain Resort
Cranmore Mountain Ski & Ride Area
Dartmouth Skiway
Granite Gorge Ski Area
Great Glenn Trails
Gunstock Ski Area
King Pine Ski Area
Loon Mountain
Mt Sunapee Resort
Pats Peak Ski Area
Ragged Mountain
Tenney Mountain
The Balsams – Wilderness
Waterville Ski Area
Whaleback Ski Area
Wildcat Mountain Ski Resort

NEW JERSEY

Campgaw Mountain
Harrah's Casino
Mountain Creek Ski Resort
NEW MEXICO
Angel Fire Resort
Pajarito Mountain
Red River Ski Area
Sandia Peak Ski Area
Sipapu Ski Area
Ski Apache
Ski Santa Fe Resort
Taos Ski Valley

NEVADA

Nevada is famous for its Wild West theme, over-the-top yet irresistible decadence of Las Vegas and of course the breathtaking natural beauty of Lake Tahoe. Its the wilder sister to the Californian side of Lake Tahoe. Learn to ski/snowboard while experiencing the breathtaking view of the lake. Resorts are closer to Reno, Nevada’s other city known for its slot machines and party lifestyle. Head to Nevada is you are looking for an exciting party atmosphere with a great view.

Atlantis Casino Resort
Caesars Lake Tahoe
Diamond Peak Ski Resort
Edgewater Casino Hotel
Eldorado Hotel Casino
Elko Snowbowl & Winter Rec. Area
Fairfield Resorts Inc.
Flamingo Laughlin Casino
Golden Nugget
Harrah's Casino
Heavenly Mountain Ski Resort
Heavenly Sports At The Marriot
Horizon Casino / Resort
Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe
Peppermill Hotel Casino
Riverside Resort
Siena Hotel Spa Casino
Silver Legacy Resort Casino
The New Frontier Hotel Casino

NEW YORK

New York is the state of the exciting Big Apple, but unknown to many, the state has a lot more to offer than simply the small island of Manhattan! The majestic Niagara Falls can be found on the border between NY and Canada, and there are numerous ski resorts dotted all around the state of New York. Some are close to New York city, allowing you to have an amazing shopping or theatre experience on your day off, while others are close to one of the three magnificent lakes of New York, namely Lake George, Lake Placid and Saranac Lake. If you are looking for a chance to make money, experience the beautiful Christmas decorations of the Big Apple and still have an amazing ski experience, then New York state is a great place to start looking for work.

Belleayre
Brantling Ski Slopes
Bristol Mountain Ski Resort
Catamount Ski Area
Cockaigne Ski Resort
Dry Hill Ski Area
Four Season Ski Center
Gore Mountain
Greek Peak Ski Resort
Hickory Ski Center
Holiday Mountain
Holiday Valley Resort
Holiday Ski Area
HoliMount Ski Area
Hunter Mountain
Kissing Bridge
Labrador Mountain
McCauley Mountain

NEW YORK Cont...

Mt. Peter Ski Area
Oak Mountain Ski Center
Peek ‘n Peak Ski Area
Plattekill Mountain
Royal Mountain
Snow Ridge
Song Mountain
Swain Ski & Snowboard Resort
Titus Mountain
Toggenburg Mountain
Tuxedo Ridge Ski Area
Villa Roma Ski Area
West Mountain Ski Area
Whiteface Mountain Ski Area
Willard Mountain Ski Area
Windham Mountain
Woods Valley Ski Area

OREGON

Oregon’s landscape combines a ragged coastline and thick evergreen forests with barren, fossil strewn deserts, volcanoes and glaciers. Oregonians range from pro-logging, anti-gay conservatives to tree-hugging dope growing, ex-hippie liberals. Towns such as Bend and nearby Mount Bachelor ski resort are a popular training locations for well-known adventure racers and X-terra triathletes in the summer and ski and snowboard enthusiasts in the winter season. Mount Hood is visible from much of Oregon on a sunny day and provides amazing slopes with breathtaking views. If you are looking for a rustic outdoor adventure with great locals, then Oregon is the destination for you.

Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort
Cooper Spur Ski Are
Hoodoo Ski Area
Mt Ashland Ski & Snowboard Resort
Mt Bachelor
Mt Hood
Spout Springs
Summit Ski Area
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
Warner Canyon Ski Area
Willamette Pass

PENNSYLVANIA

Alpine Mountain
Bear Creek Mountain Resort
Big Boulder Ski Area
Blue Knob All Seasons
Boyce Park Ski Area
Camelback Ski Area
Eagle Rock Ski Area
Elk Mountain
Hidden Valley Four Seasons Resort
Jack Frost Ski Area
Liberty Mountain Resort
Mountain View
Seven Springs Mountain Resort
Shawnee Mountain
Ski Big Bear
Ski Denton
Ski Roundtop
Ski Sawmill
Snow Mountain
Spring Mountain Ski Area
Tanglewood Ski Area
Tussey Mountain
Whitetail Mountain Resort

SOUTH CAROLINA

Deer Mountain Ski Area
Great Bear Rec. Park
Terry Peak Ski Area

PENSYLVAYNIA

Longwood botanical Gardens

US VIRGIN ISLANDS

Carambola Resort

UTAH

This small state with its rugged terrain begs to be biked, hiked and skied! Its dazzling display leaves its visitors dumbfounded and awestruck. Utah is also defined by Mormons, whose social and political influence reverberates throughout the state. However, no matter your belief system, the magical landscape of Utah will feel like heaven on earth. The resorts are based in ragged mountains with exciting slopes for every level of ski experience. Rocky Mountains (same as Colorado). Please note that Deer Valley does not allow snowboarders. This is however a beautiful resort, so if you are a keen skier trying to escape snowboarders this is an amazing option to consider.

Alta's Peruvian Lodge
Beaver Mountain Ski Area
Brian Head Resort
Brighton Ski Resort
Deer Valley Resort
Goldminers Daughter
Mariott Mountainside Resort
Park City Mountain Resort
Pinewoods Resort
Powder Mountain
Resorts West
Snowbasin
Snowbird Ski Resort
Solitude Mountain Resort
Sundance Resort
The Canyons
Wolf Mountain

VIRGINIA

Bryce Resort
Massanutten Resort
The Homestead Ski Area
Wintergreen Resort

VERMONT

Vermont is a naturally beautiful New England state known for its maple syrup, covered bridges, white steeple churches, rolling pastures dotted with cows and green mountains covered with ski slopes. It is rural, rugged and perfect for the outdoor enthusiast trying to escape it all. Killington Resort is Vermont’s premier ski destination, boasting 200 runs on 7 mountains, a vertical drop of 3150ft and 33 lifts. It also has one of the world’s most extensive snow making systems ensuring plenty of snow for the whole season regardless of how much Mother Nature provides! If you are looking for an amazing laid back skiing experience with friendly locals, then Vermont is the state for you!

Ascutney Mountain Resort
Bolton Valley Resort
Bromley Mountain Ski Resort
Bromley Mountain
Jay Peak
Killington Grand Hotel
Killington Ski Resort
Mad River Glen
Magic Mountain
Mount Snow Resort
Okemo Mountain Resort
Pico Mountain
Smugglers Notch
Stowe Mountain Resort
Stratton Mountain Resort
Sugarbush Resort
Suicide Six
Woodstock Inn & Resort

WASHINGTON

49 North Mountain Resort
Badger Mountain Ski Area
Bluewood
Crystal Mountain Hotels
Echo Valley
Leavenworth Ski Hill
Loup Loup Ski Bowl
Mission Ridge Ski Area
Mt Baker Ski Area
Sitzmark Lifts
Stevens Pass Ski Area
The Summit At Snoqualmie
White Pass Ski Area

WEST VIRGINIA

Canaan Valley Resort
Snowshoe Mountain
Timberline Ski Resort
Winterplace Ski Resort

WYOMING

Big Horn Ski Resort
Four Season Resort
Grand Tanghee Resort
Hogadon Ski Area
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Sleeping Giant Ski Area
Snow King Resort
Snowy Range
Teton Mountain Lodge
White Pine Ski Area

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