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Rhode Island
The Ocean State
6employers
About Rhode Island
Rhode Island is the smallest US state, with plenty to experience along its coast. The Work and Travel program offers employment opportunities with employers in Newport, Westerly, and Watch Hill, a coastal community within Westerly. Expect sandy beaches, marinas, historic buildings, and a distinctive New England atmosphere. Newport is known for its grand mansions and the Cliff Walk, while Watch Hill and the Weekapaug area offer beaches, sea views, and resort hotels.
In Newport, you can find a second job in restaurants, cafés, hotels, and shops around downtown and the waterfront. Summer visitors also create opportunities in hospitality and small retail businesses in Westerly and Watch Hill. Check the journey from your housing before accepting a role: coastal neighbourhoods are not always within walking distance of one another. Additional work is not guaranteed and must fit around your main schedule and be approved by your program sponsor before you start.
On days off, explore Newport’s waterfront, tour a historic mansion, try kayaking or paddleboarding, or spend an afternoon on the beach. Watch Hill offers coastal views and walks near its lighthouse, while Westerly has a welcoming downtown with cafés and shops. Local seafood, sunsets, and sailing opportunities make time off an important part of the experience.
Where is it?
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Why Rhode Island
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Beaches, marinas, and welcoming coastal communities in the smallest US state.
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Newport combines historic mansions, the Cliff Walk, and a lively waterfront downtown.
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Newport, Westerly, and Watch Hill offer potential second jobs in hotels, restaurants, cafés, and shops.
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After work, kayak or paddleboard, try local seafood, or take a walk on the beach.
Employers in Rhode Island
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Hotel Viking
Ocean House Rhode Island
Vanderbilt Hotel
Watch Hill Inn
Weekapaug Inn & Cottages
Positions available here
- Restaurant staff
- Server assistants
- Kitchen staff
- Housekeepers
- Front desk staff
- Beach attendants
- Pool staff
- Spa attendants
- Retail staff
After the program
After the program, explore Providence, visit Boston and Cape Cod, or continue to New York. For more coastal scenery, plan a trip to Block Island and check seasonal ferry schedules. Keep your budget and permitted travel period in mind.
What students from Rhode Island say
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Orange Sofia, Studentski grad
This year is my first time being part of both the Orange team and the Work and Travel programme. I spent my summer on an island in Massachusetts, and it became an unforgettable memory. I hope to help new students experience the same adventure and take their first steps towards a whole new world.