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Employer Information
Employer name:
Gilamco Inc
Type of business:
Amusement Park
Job location:
Gilamco Inc
City:
OCEAN CITY
State:
NJ
Zip:
08226
Website:
www.gillians.com
Why choose us?
Friendly, family owned business. Welcome to Gillian's Wonderland Pier. A fun filled Work & Travel begins here. Gillian's is a historic amusement park founded in 1929.
Located in Ocean City, NJ. Take a refreshing swim, stroll the beach, or ride a bicycle on Ocean City's famous 5-mile boardwalk. Ocean City, NJ is known as America’s
Greatest Family Resort and with nearly eight miles of pristine beachfront available on the world famous Jersey Shore. Ocean City is a safe, family beach resort. You’ll
find no shortage of fun places and activities, like miniature golf courses, amusement and water parks. Ocean City, NJ is in close proximity to Philadelphia, New York
City, & Washington D.C., and the perfect location for a great Work & Travel experience.
Cultural exchange activities
Ocean City, NJ is known as America’s Greatest Family Resort and with nearly eight miles of pristine beachfront available on the world famous Jersey Shore. Ocean City
is a safe, family beach resort. You’ll find no shortage of fun places and activities, like miniature golf courses, antique auto shows, sand sculpting contest, fireworks,
concerts, an annual boat parade, considered one of the largest in the world (Night in Venice), art shows, hermit crab races, amusement and water parks. Ocean City, NJ
is in close proximity to Philadelphia, New York City, & Washington D.C., and the perfect location for a great Work & Travel experience.
Position
Job title:
Ride Operator - Early Arrival
Job description and required skills:
Fun, friendly, positive students wanted. If you love working with children, have a strong desire to provide GREAT service
and dream of living near the beach, than this is the job for you. Improve your English and develop leadership skills as a
Ride Operator. You will enforce ride restrictions to ensure safe operations. You will assist guests, with boarding rides,
particularly small children or guests with a disability. Check restraints to ensure they are secured. MUST be physically able
to work long hours in full sun and heat. MUST be able to stand for long periods of time. Advanced English.
English level required:
advanced
Hourly wage (before taxes):
$8.50
Position ID:
30667
Employer: Gilamco Inc
Position: Ride Operator - Early Arrival
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Position Information
Tips:
NO
Bonus:
no
Estimated hours per day:
32 Hours and up
Number of days per week:
Will Vary
Possibility of students getting more than estimated hours:
average
If so, is overtime paid at the rate of 1.5 hourly, after 40 hours
of work per week?
yes
Earliest start date:
05/20/2016
Latest start date:
06/06/2016
Earliest end date:
09/09/2016
Latest end date:
09/25/2016
Is the employer willing to hire couples?
yes
Is the employer willing to hire group of friends?
yes
Are meals included?
no
Is a drug test required?
no
Is Skype interview required?
yes
Do students complete an additional application upon
arrival?
yes
Possibility to find a second job in the area
yes
Second jobs require you to contact CHI at chiwt@chinet.org or 1-800-432-4643 to receive the required form. The new potential employer will need
to complete it. Both you and the employer will need to sign and return it to CHI for approval.
You can work with a new secondary employer ONLY AFTER you have received written authorization from CHI.
Additional comments regarding second job:
Potential opportunities for second jobs available in the area. Second jobs must NOT conflict with
primary job schedule! Second jobs must be approved by CHI.
How soon after arrival will participants begin working?
Friday starts prior to June 3rd, after June 3rd weekday starts.
Specific instructions for arrival to employer:
Prefer mid-week arrival. You must arrive the week BEFORE Memorial Day 5/30 or the week
AFTER. Students who arrive during the Memorial Day holiday 5/27 to 5/30 will not be able to start
immediately.
Is training required?
no
Conditions of training:
Training paid at the hourly rate. Students may be trained in several different positions. Training may
take up to two weeks. Students may not receive full hours until training period is complete.
Students will not reach full hours until June 3rd when the park is open full time. Students should be
prepared to work only weekends until June 3rd.
Is there possibility to change positions?
no
Are students required to wear a uniform?
yes
Does employer provide uniform?
yes
Cost of uniform:
$0
Is uniform refundable?
no
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Do students need to purchase specific clothes or footwear?
yes
If so, details for clothing:
Must wear close-toed sport shoes and khaki (tan) trousers. As the weather gets warm, khaki short
trousers are allowed, they must come to the knee, no short shorts. Students must also bring a
white buttoned down dress shirt, with a collar for employer provide tie. Shirt must have buttons from
the top (neck) to bottom of shirt. Employees with long hair must have it up and off their shoulders.
No visible tattoos. Nails must be kept short and well groomed. Natural colored or natural looking
hair color. UNIFORMS MUST BE CLEAN as you are a representative of Gillian's Wonderland Pier.
Cleanliness is very important! Body odor will not be tolerated.
Additional information:
Open weekends only until 6/3. Full time hours 6/3 to 9/6. Weekend hours are available after 9/6. Positions are assigned by the employer. Must be flexible and open to
any position assigned. Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, including late hours to 1 AM. This is an outdoor position, weather can effect hours. Must be able to
work through 9/6. NO exceptions! Must be able to work in summer heat and full sun. Students are responsible for finding own their housing. CHI will assist but will not
secure housing on your behalf. It may be 3 weeks before you receive your first paycheck. Be prepared.
Housing Information
Housing name:
The Ark Hotel
Housing address:
632 Wesley Avenue
City:
Ocean City, NJ 08226
Phone:
609-344-6603
Fax:
Contact:
Rusian or Daniel
Email:
ocarkhotel@gmail.com
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/772753829512033/ or http://vk.com/club92055559
Housing assisted by:
Must Arrange Own
Is student required to sign a separate housing contract?
no
If so, contract details:
Participants will sign a separate housing contract upon arrival.
Type of housing:
Dormitory
Number of people to a room:
3-4
Bedrooms:
18
Bath:
10
Estimated cost of housing per week:
$120
Is housing cost deducted from paycheck?
no
Is housing deposit required?
yes
Deposit amount:
$150
Housing deposit due date:
On Arrival
Instructions for deposit payment:
Deposit due on arrival.
Is housing deposit refundable?
yes
Conditions for deposit refund:
Housing in Ocean City ranges from $120 per participant, per week. Housing is must arrange own.
Typically, landlords will require a security deposit on arrival. This security deposit helps to insure
landlords can protect themselves from any loss. Including utility bills: electricity, water, & natural
gas. Participants who decide to leave their housing prior to the end of their program will *NOT* see
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any portion of their security deposit returned. Program Coordinators can not negotiate the return of
deposits, unless participants have completed the full contract and no damage
has occurred.
no
Utilities included:
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If so, utilities details:
Utilities are included.
Utilities estimated cost per month:
N/A
Is the housing mandatory?
no
Transportation details:
Participants should contact the housing partners listed on the attached PDF for details.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/772753829512033/ - Ocean City, Atlantic City, New Jersey,
Housing for Students.
Additional housing features:
Participants should contact the housing partners listed on the attached PDF for details.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/772753829512033/ - Ocean City, Atlantic City, New Jersey,
Housing for Students.
Location of work site best described as:
Resort
Ocean City, NJ is known as America’s Greatest Family Resort and with nearly eight miles of pristine
Location details:
beachfront available on the world famous Jersey Shore. Ocean City is a safe, family beach resort.
You’ll find no shortage of fun places and activities, like miniature golf courses, amusement and
water parks. Ocean City, NJ is in close proximity to Philadelphia, New York City, & Washington
D.C., and the perfect location for a great Work & Travel experience.
Average daily temperature:
10 to 37 (C) Summer
Community or regional website:
www.ocnj.us
Nearest cities:
Atlantic City, 40,000; Philadelphia, 1.5 million
Distance to nearest cities:
30 miles to Atlantic City; 76 miles to Phila; 140 miles to NYC
What to wear:
The summer is cool to humid. Sweatshirts & jeans for May and early June. Short pants, t-shirts,
Available public transportation:
bathing suit.
Public transportation access:
www.njtransit.org
Accessible amenities (by walking or public transportation):
Good
Food market:
yes
Shopping mall:
yes
Post office:
yes
Bank:
yes
Movie theater:
yes
Restaurants:
yes
Fitness center:
yes
Laundry:
yes
Internet café:
yes
Public library:
yes
Comments:
Housing is easy to arrange in Ocean City, NJ
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Suggested Travel Information
Nearest international airport:
Philadelphia International Airport PHL, John F. Kennedy JFK
Nearest airport:
Atlantic City International Airport ACY
Transportation from airport to employer and / or housing:
www.njtransit.com, us.megabus.com, www.greyhound.com
Nearest bus station (to the airport):
10th & Filbert Streets Philadelphia, Port Authority Bus Terminal NYC
Bus information (web site):
www.greyhound.com, www.megabus.com, www.njtranist.com
Nearest train information (to the airport):
30th Street Station Philadelphia
Train information (web site):
www.amtrak.com, www.njtransit.com
If participant arrives after hours suggested, overnight
accomodation:
Hostel in NYC, www.hihostel.com
Cost per night:
$40 and up
Transportation to overnight accomodation:
Bus, Taxi, Train. www.rome2rio.com
Transportations cost:
$30 and up
Specific instructions:
www.rome2rio.com, Details will be provided in your welcome letter.
Social Security Information
Does the company require students to have Social
Security number before arriving to the work place?
no
Does the company provide Social Security application
assistance?
no
Students will have to take a bus to Social Security. Directions in Welcome Letter or
If so, details:
www.rome2rio.com. Students may begin working upon arrival. Students will be required to furnish
their Social Security cards prior to receiving their first paycheck. It is the student’s obligation to
“promptly” show the card to the employer upon receipt. Paychecks will not be issued until the
employer receives a copy of the student's SS card. Be PREPARED to have a housing deposit,
spending money, and rent for three weeks before receiving your first paycheck.
Where is the closest Social Security office?
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
How far is the Social Security office from the work place?
45 Minutes by Bus
Specific instructions:
It is recommended to have been in the country for 10 days before applying for a SSN.
1. Valid passport
2. DS-2019 Form
3. I-901 SEVIS fee receipt
4. J-1 Visa
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Be a part of the
Gillian'sTeam
SUMMER 2016
It's more than just a summer job!
Ocean City, New Jersey is a great place to spend your US summer. Known as
America's Greatest Family Resort, Ocean City has clean beaches, a world famous
boardwalk, and free events throughout the summer. If you are a hardworking,
safety conscious and reliable individual who enjoys working with children then
join our team as a Ride Operator. Have a fun-tastic summer!