Montauk is a quirky hamlet known for its surfing, fishing, golf courses, breweries, designer boutiques and excellent eateries – a popular holiday spot for New Yorkers during the summer months.

It’s also home to the Montauk Point Lighthouse, which is the fourth-oldest lighthouse within the whole of the US, and the State Park, which features plenty of hiking trails and some excellent Atlantic Ocean views too. It was also where the Amistad ship was captured by Washington back in 1839.

Of course, there’s more to Long Island than just Montauk. Further west you’ve got the bougie settlement of East Hampton, which is known as ‘America’s most beautiful village’. Then there's Fire Island, known for its LGBTQ+ friendly communities as well as countless vineyards calling out for some wine-tasting. Add in sprawling beaches, Gatsby-era houses and its proximity to NYC, and you can see why Long Island is one of the most popular places in which to holiday within the US.

Tourism is Long Island’s bread and butter, particularly during the summer months. There are hundreds of positions available each season here. These range from working in hotels and bars, retail, restaurants.

This being a coastal spot, you can work as a lifeguard or as a summer camp administrator. Or, if you’ve got experience with childcare, you could work as an au pair or nanny.

The average wage here USD $15 oer hour give or take but there are perks such as complimentary housing, tips, staff meals and end of bonus contracts up to $500.

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