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Jude
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Jobs by the beach?
I love the beach and I want some job ideas that I could do In north Carolina?
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Hey Jude!
Wow, Loving the beach and wanting to work near it sounds like a dream combo. 😍 And ofcourse North Carolina’s coastal areas offer a many job opportunities beyond the basics. So you will have plenty of choices. I can help with letting you know on some and hope helps you gather in some info.
🌊 1. Tourism & Hospitality Jobs
Since beach towns thrive on tourism, there are plenty of seasonal and year-round opportunities:
Hotel/Resort Staff: Front desk, concierge, housekeeping, or event planning.
Food & Beverage: Bartending, waiting tables, working in a coffee shop, or managing a beachfront food truck.
Tour Guide: Lead kayak tours, historic walking tours, or echo-tours. You even get tips😎.
Event & Wedding Coordinator: Coastal destinations are popular for weddings so there is plenty of gigs for event planners and support staff.
🏖️ 2. Outdoor & Adventure Jobs, yep this is there so,
If you love being active, these hands-on roles might show you a hit.
Surf Instructor or Lifeguard: Requires certifications (like CPR and surf safety), but pays well and keeps you by the water. So Yea you will need a hit on learning those two.
Boat Crew: Work on fishing charters, ferries, or sunset cruise boats.
Marine Conservation: Volunteer or work with local organizations protecting sea turtles, dunes, or marine wildlife.😏
Beach Equipment Rentals: Set up and manage umbrellas, jet skis, or paddleboards.
📷 3. Creative & Remote-Friendly Beach Jobs, so if you want flexibility or love being creative you can try:
Beach Photographer: Capture family portraits, weddings, or vacation memories. I have seen many individuals who live a camera to come by for a Pic. So you can give it a shot and it would be descent pay but not too much.
Remote Work: Customer service, marketing, and writing jobs can often be done from anywhere with Wi-Fi.
Content Creator: Share your beach life on social media (travel blogging, YouTube, or Instagram). I Mena who wouldn't want to watch? Now a days YouTube is being just.... Watched🤔😏.
🏢 4. Local Business & Community Jobs
You can Support the beach community while staying close to the shore. There are:
Boutiques & Surf Shops: Retail jobs in coastal towns can be fun and laid-back.
Real Estate: Beach properties are in demand—assist with vacation rentals or sales.
University Jobs: UNC Wilmington and coastal community colleges offer a variety of student support and administrative roles. So you could check them out as well.
🚀 Hope this helps you figure out what you want to do Jude and all the best as well! 😉😎
Explore Local Job Boards: Use sites like Indeed, CoolWorks, or local Chamber of Commerce websites for beach-specific jobs.
Check Beach Town Websites: Areas like Wilmington, Outer Banks, Emerald Isle, and Carolina Beach often post seasonal work.
Certify If Needed: Lifeguarding, boat work, and some adventure jobs require quick certifications—look into those early.
Network Locally: Visit beach businesses, ask about openings, and make connections—many opportunities aren’t listed online.
If you’re open to seasonal work, many beach employers offer housing or staff discounts to help you enjoy the beach life even more!
Wow, Loving the beach and wanting to work near it sounds like a dream combo. 😍 And ofcourse North Carolina’s coastal areas offer a many job opportunities beyond the basics. So you will have plenty of choices. I can help with letting you know on some and hope helps you gather in some info.
🌊 1. Tourism & Hospitality Jobs
Since beach towns thrive on tourism, there are plenty of seasonal and year-round opportunities:
Hotel/Resort Staff: Front desk, concierge, housekeeping, or event planning.
Food & Beverage: Bartending, waiting tables, working in a coffee shop, or managing a beachfront food truck.
Tour Guide: Lead kayak tours, historic walking tours, or echo-tours. You even get tips😎.
Event & Wedding Coordinator: Coastal destinations are popular for weddings so there is plenty of gigs for event planners and support staff.
🏖️ 2. Outdoor & Adventure Jobs, yep this is there so,
If you love being active, these hands-on roles might show you a hit.
Surf Instructor or Lifeguard: Requires certifications (like CPR and surf safety), but pays well and keeps you by the water. So Yea you will need a hit on learning those two.
Boat Crew: Work on fishing charters, ferries, or sunset cruise boats.
Marine Conservation: Volunteer or work with local organizations protecting sea turtles, dunes, or marine wildlife.😏
Beach Equipment Rentals: Set up and manage umbrellas, jet skis, or paddleboards.
📷 3. Creative & Remote-Friendly Beach Jobs, so if you want flexibility or love being creative you can try:
Beach Photographer: Capture family portraits, weddings, or vacation memories. I have seen many individuals who live a camera to come by for a Pic. So you can give it a shot and it would be descent pay but not too much.
Remote Work: Customer service, marketing, and writing jobs can often be done from anywhere with Wi-Fi.
Content Creator: Share your beach life on social media (travel blogging, YouTube, or Instagram). I Mena who wouldn't want to watch? Now a days YouTube is being just.... Watched🤔😏.
🏢 4. Local Business & Community Jobs
You can Support the beach community while staying close to the shore. There are:
Boutiques & Surf Shops: Retail jobs in coastal towns can be fun and laid-back.
Real Estate: Beach properties are in demand—assist with vacation rentals or sales.
University Jobs: UNC Wilmington and coastal community colleges offer a variety of student support and administrative roles. So you could check them out as well.
🚀 Hope this helps you figure out what you want to do Jude and all the best as well! 😉😎
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Bright Komor
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Bright’s Answer
North Carolina's coastline offers numerous job opportunities for beach lovers, including lifeguards, beach rental attendants, hotel/resort staff, restaurant/bar staff, tour guides, event staff, retail and sales employees, recreation & activities, beach cleaning/maintenance, photography/videography, arts & crafts vendors, mobile food vendors, and property management/real estate.
To find a beach job, start early, network with people who live and work at the beach, check online job boards like Indeed, LinkedIn, and Craigslist, visit local businesses in person, highlight your skills, and be flexible. Some popular North Carolina locations to consider include Outer Banks, Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach/Carolina Beach, Myrtle Beach (technically South Carolina, but close to the NC border), and Morehead City/Atlantic Beach.
These jobs require certification, strong swimming skills, customer service skills, and experience. Some popular jobs include front desk and housekeeping, restaurant/bar staff, tour guides, event staff, retail and sales employees, watersports instructors, fishing charter crew, boat rental attendants, parasailing/jet ski operators, and property management/real estate.
To find a beach job, start early, network with people who live and work at the beach, check online job boards, visit local businesses in person, highlight your skills, and be flexible. Consider specific areas and businesses that interest you and research specific areas and businesses that interest you. Good luck with your job search and enjoy the beach life!
To find a beach job, start early, network with people who live and work at the beach, check online job boards like Indeed, LinkedIn, and Craigslist, visit local businesses in person, highlight your skills, and be flexible. Some popular North Carolina locations to consider include Outer Banks, Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach/Carolina Beach, Myrtle Beach (technically South Carolina, but close to the NC border), and Morehead City/Atlantic Beach.
These jobs require certification, strong swimming skills, customer service skills, and experience. Some popular jobs include front desk and housekeeping, restaurant/bar staff, tour guides, event staff, retail and sales employees, watersports instructors, fishing charter crew, boat rental attendants, parasailing/jet ski operators, and property management/real estate.
To find a beach job, start early, network with people who live and work at the beach, check online job boards, visit local businesses in person, highlight your skills, and be flexible. Consider specific areas and businesses that interest you and research specific areas and businesses that interest you. Good luck with your job search and enjoy the beach life!
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Well, there's the tourist industry. I worked one summer at Topsail Island, NC as a banquet waiter. There are usually lots of jobs in the summer at restaurants, if you are interested in being a waiter, a cook, a dishwasher, or things like that. You might want to look for jobs near Wilmington, NC which is the coasts largest city. It's a fairly large city, so there are industries related to shipping and manufacturing. There's a major university there — The University of North Carolina at Wilmington, if you have any ideas about jobs working at a working at a university. October is the best month for fishing. So sometimes. there's a little bump in economic activity during that month.
If you don't already have a linkedin account then. get one and set up a automated search for jobs in. place in places like Wilmington, NC, Morehead City, NC, or some of the beaches like Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, Carolina Beach, Cure Beach, the Outer Banks, Etcetera, Etcetera.
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TRAVIS UPCHURCH
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TRAVIS’s Answer
There are a lot of careers on or nearshore. Longshoreman work on the docks and load and unload ships. Deckhands on fishing and charter boats is a great job for those who like to be outdoors or on the water. Game Wardens are on the water often. The Coast Guard is also a great job to have. There is a lot of shoreline jobs to be had. Consider all the other coastlines out there and your opportunities will be greater. Good luck. You will do well.
Thank you, this is amazing! I really needed it.
Jude