Waitrae/Dish Crew on Star Island, NH
Waitrae/Dish Crew on Star Island, NH
Want to work and live on an island this summer?! The Star Island Corporation, the nonprofit organization which operates the conference center at Star Island, Isles of Shoals, off the coast of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, is now accepting applications to work during their 2026 conference season (mid-June through mid-September). Many positions are available, including kitchen, waitstaff, housekeeping, grounds/gardening, and maintenance…there is something for everyone! Room and meals are included!
Star’s seasonal workers – known affectionately as “Pelicans” – are a treasured and critical part of the Star Island experience. For people in the early stages of adulthood, our unique work environment offers the staff an enriching learning experience that, in many cases, shapes future careers. For those in later stages of life, working on Star can provide the joy of community living and a great team to work with, all in an incredibly magical location. The words “best job ever” are often used to describe being a Pelican (a job voted one of the top ten summer jobs in New England by Yankee Magazine). Working on Star Island is more than just a job – it is about being part of a supportive community of interesting, talented, and hard-working individuals.
Waitrae/Dish Crew Job Description:
Serve three meals daily to the guests, as well as set up and clean the dining hall. Wash dishes and pots manually and with the use of a dish machine three times daily. This role requires a strong sense of teamwork and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and service in a fast-paced environment.
Hourly wage starts at $10.21/hr (6-8 hours per day) for first-year staff but includes housing and meals for the entire period of employment, valued at $240/week.
College or Trade School coursework preferred but not required.
Priority application deadline is Monday, January 26, 2026.
To learn more and apply, please visit https://starisland.org/working/seasonal/