Local Job Board

Inn-Keeper/Housekeeper/Breakfast Position
Full time
Hours ranging from 7am-3pm - Perfect for those looking for a day job
Housing available for females

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Email: info@blockislandinns.com or call (401) 466-5891

Internship Opportunities

​Are you the type of person who...

• Gets energized by inspiring kids (and adults!) with the wonders of the ocean?

• Enjoys the challenge of hands-on work, whether it's fishing, crabbing, cleaning tanks, or searching tide pools?

• Is ready to live and work in a tight-knit island community for a summer?

• Loves conversation and sharing your passion with the public every day?

If you answered YES, this is your chance to turn your passion for the environment into your summer job!

Check out our website to apply to join BIMI's summer internship program! For any additional questions or inquiries into our internship positions, please email back at bimi02807@gmail.com. Apply here: https://blockislandmaritime.org/get-involved/

Now Hiring for Summer on Block Island! Join our team at The Beachead, a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant in an unbeatable beachfront setting.
If you thrive in a dynamic environment and love working as part of a strong team, we’d love to hear from you.

All inquiries: bivtjobs@gmail.com
Housing available for kitchen staff only

Seasonal Director Food & Beverage

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The Block Island Beach House is seeking to add an awesome Seasonal Food + Beverage Director to oversee all of the Food + Beverage operations for the property.

The Block Island Beach House is a coastal retreat offering a casual yet refined dining experience that captures the essence of New England charm and seaside living. Our philosophy celebrates fresh, local ingredients and creative culinary expression, providing guests with unforgettable meals that complement the beauty of Block Island.

We have multiple dining options, including our morning cafe, Coffee + Cocktails, The Surf Shack, The Beach, The Pool, The Hill, Beach Bar, and The Surf, Block Island's premier beachfront dining experience.

Position Runs April - October.

Housing available!

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For more details and to apply, click on the link.

https://rb.gy/o74og9

The Spring House Hotel located on Block Island, RI is searching for team members for this Summer season! Candidates must be willing and able to relocate to Block Island for the duration of the season. 

• Start Date: Starting in May 

• End Date: September through October 

Click the link for more information and to apply.

https://rb.gy/ohiyfk

We are  looking for a barista for the summer! Email julia@springhousehotel.com to apply!

Full and Part time office positions available this summer,  New Harbor Boat Basin. Competitive starting wage. Housing available for full time only. Please email Susan at:
Ss@newharborboatbasin.com

Rebecca's Seafood is looking to hire front of the house waitresses for the summer of 2026! We provide housing, but you must be able to stay on the Island full time from at least Memorial Day until Labor Day weekend. Send us an email to apply rebeccaskitchenbi@gmail.com

Part time scoopers at The Ice Cream Place (May - September)

Part time baristas at The Coffee Place (May-October).

If you're looking for pre/post season work, we can entertain that for April/May and September/October.

No housing available

Email your interest and availability to anitagonsalves25@gmail.com

We are hiring for Summer 2026!

•Servers

•Bartenders

•Cooks

•Dishwashers

•Hosts

•Food Runners

Send an email along with your resume to: PoorPeoplesPubBI@gmail.com

Aldos Restaurant is now hiring for the 2026 season.
We are looking for experienced Line cooks, Prep cooks, Bartenders, Servers, Dishwashers and bussers. Some housing is available. Please send inquiries and resumes to papacl@aol.com

Ben & Jerrys is hiring for the 2026 season
Looking for full and part time scoopers.
Housing not available

Please send inquiries to papacl@aol.com

Seasonal Retail Clerk

Block Island Blue Pottery & Fashions is looking for a special mature person to do seasonal sales at our shop. Must be a people person who can multitask and understand and explain the history of shop and how our art is made etc.

I am doing full-time dispatching and will fill in as needed but need some help this summer season.

Can include housing if appropriate person with transportation.

Email me at Adrenalinecarfox@gmail.com

Luxury Picnic Set-Up Assistant for set up & breakdown

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Do you have an eye for perfection ? Do you love beautiful, luxurious things ? I need some help one day a week which varies for setting up and breaking down luxury beach picnics. www.sandandseaevents.com Set up is usally around 4:00 and breakdown around 8:00 or 9:00 pm depending on the location and timing of events. These picnics are for 2 - 12 guests and take approximately 1 1/2 hours to set up and break down. There is a 3 hour gap between set up and breakdown while guests enjoy their picnic. Also food delivery to picnics may be needed. $30.00 per hour incudes light lifting of pillows, candles, pulling wagon down sandy beach. Set up takes place in front of The National and Near Coast Guard Beach but could be anywhere on island. Text Brenda (413) 977-9410 for more information.

TigerFish is hiring!
-Cooks
-Servers
Applicants must have 2+ years experience in the industry. Must be able to handle fast paced environments + enjoy learning about (and eating!) Asian cuisine. *housing is ONLY available for full season commitments (May 1 - Nov 1)

Other positions available without housing:
-Hosts
-Bar Backs
-Food Runners
-Bussers

Email resumes to tigerfishbi@gmail.com 

Champlin's is looking for experienced Dock Hands for the 2026 season!

​Please email info@champlinsresort.com

The Recreation Department has the following jobs available for the 2026 summer season:

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Certified Lifeguards (housing available) – Starting $18-$20/hr Must be 16 years old or older
Beach Managers – Starting $18-$20/hr
Rental Personnel – Starting $15/hr  Must be 14 years old or older

Contact David at dsniffen@newshorehamri.gov for more information and how to apply OR

CLICK HERE

Camp Counselors - $18-$20/ hr  Must be 14 years old or older

Contact Mac at lbrown@newshorehamri.gov for more information and how to apply OR

CLICK HERE

Join our team for the busy summer season servicing beautiful Airbnb properties. We’re looking for dependable, hardworking individuals who take pride in creating clean, welcoming spaces for guests.

Positions Available
• Part-Time (Seasonal) – No housing

What We’re Looking For
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Previous housekeeping or cleaning experience preferred but not required
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently or in a team setting
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic

Email cohostbi@gmail.com to send resume/schedule interview

The Atlantic is seeking a full-time bartender for the upcoming 2026 season.

Qualified candidates should have strong bartending experience and a winning personality. A passion for wine is also highly desirable. Please note that housing is available for this position.

We'd appreciate any referrals you can share!

For more information or to apply, please reach out to Dave at Dave@atlanticinn.com

Sediment is hiring for a few different positions this summer. These are all land positons (you will not be needed on the lobster boat). Please feel free to forward this to any college aged or older friends/family you may have. We do not provide housing. This is our website.

1. Full Time: We are looking for a full time employee this summer from mid-june to the end of Sept to help with our catering events on the island. You must be able to commit to September. This person will become familiar with every aspect of our catering events and at times lead an event while managing support staff. This position is 5-6 evenings per week from around 4pm - 9pm. $26 per hour. You must be able to lift tables and chairs.

2. Freelancer MAINLAND: We are looking to add 2-3 more freelancers to our mainland catering team this year. This gig is flexible - you can decide what events to work. You will be working on the mainland in the South County area. Pay is based on the size/timing of the event that you work. Ideal candidate has service industry experience. Must be able to lift tables/chairs.  ***IF YOU SHUCK OYSTERS WE WILL PAY extra and cherish you :)

3. Freelancer ISLAND: We are looking to add 1 or 2 more freelancers to our Island catering team this year. This gig is flexible but inconsistent - we mostly will need you for larger events and weddings as a food runner. Super easy way to make quick cash. Ideal candidate has service industry experience. $22 per hour. Does not need to be college-age.

Send us an email to apply sedimentblockisland@gmail.com

Join the Roster of Communications Service Providers to BI Businesses and Organizations

The Block Island Chamber of Commerce is seeking to build a roster of qualified communications service providers to help the Chamber and its members address their marketing and communications needs, particularly in advertising and social media. We aim to create a vetted roster of service providers to share with our members, engage for Chamber communications needs, and potentially broker services on behalf of member businesses.  We also hope that some of these providers will become members of the Chamber so that we can help you to promote your services more broadly.
Scope of Services
We are seeking individuals or small businesses with experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Photography (Block Island attractions, events, products, head shots)

• Graphic design or illustration for flyers, ads, logos, and promotional materials

• Website design and updates

• Social media content creation, management, and strategy

• Newsletter and blog writing

Qualifications
• Demonstrated experience in the listed service areas
• Strong portfolio or work samples
• Ability to work with small businesses and adapt to varied brand styles
• Ideally, have an understanding of Block Island’s community, business environment, and audience
• Preference will be given to year-round or seasonal Block Island residents
Anyone who meets the above qualifications will be added to the roster and recommended by the Chamber for work!
Apply to be added to the Roster!
Please complete the online form here in order to be considered for the roster.
Send any questions to: info@blockislandchamber.com
Please submit your form by March 2nd!

The Visitors Center is hiring Tourism Ambassadors to staff the Visitors Center for the 2026 Season. If you like to talk to people and have some fun, this is the role for you!

As a Tourist Ambassador you will greet Island visitors and provide them information and guidance to help them enjoy their visit to Block Island. Knowledge of the Island is needed, but there is training, literature, and senior staff available to assist. You will greet visitors in person and answer phones. 

This is a great first-time job for a student or a perfect role for a retiree. This is a fun position! So many interesting people stop in and ask for assistance.

The Visitors Center is generally opened in the season 7 days a week from 9 am to 5 pm. Being able to work at least one shift on the weekend is a big bonus. Most Ambassadors work between 15-25 hours a week (3-5 shifts), but more hours are available. If you have another job, we will try to work with your schedule.

Currently looking to fill 2 positions as we have some returning Ambassadors. Work would start in May. No housing is available.

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Please reach out by calling our office at 401-466-2474 or you may email info@blockislandchamber.com.

We are hiring for the 2026 season! Come join us, make good money for five months, enjoy the beauty of the island, and be free to move on to your next venture in the Fall. Full-time and part-time available.

Available positions:

• Line cooks (grill, fry, sautee, raw bar & garde manger)

• Dishwashers

• Hosts (no housing available)

• Fish Market (no housing available)

**Housing is available for full-time BOH employees only**
Ideal availability May 16- October 1 with some flexibility. Please respond to deadeyedicks02807@gmail.com with a resume, dates of availability and working phone number. Include desired position in subject line.

Full-Time Seasonal Kitchen Staff at Los Gatitos & Winfield's
Block Island, RI
Seasonal: May – October

Housing may be available for the right candidate.

We are hiring full-time seasonal kitchen team members for a busy summer season on Block
Island. Ideal candidates have prior kitchen experience (culinary training a plus), work well in a
fast-paced environment, and take pride in maintaining a clean, organized, and professional
kitchen.

Key Responsibilities:
● Daily Prep Work: Portioning, maintaining par levels, quality control, knife work
● Working line stations during service hours including Grill, Sauté, and Garde Manger
● Executing the cooking and plating of dishes consistently and efficiently to our high
standards
● Maintaining food safety, sanitation, and proper storage standards
● Keeping stations clean, stocked, and service-ready at all times
● Communicating clearly with chefs and teammates during service
● Contributing to a positive, respectful, and team-oriented kitchen culture

What We’re Looking For:
● Prior kitchen experience and/or culinary background preferred
● Strong work ethic and reliability
● Attention to detail and pride in presentation
● Team player with a positive attitude

This is a great opportunity to spend the season working in well-established, fast-paced
restaurants while living on Block Island.

To Apply: Please send your resumé and availability to yellowkittensbi@gmail.com

Babysitters Needed

Looking for responsible, reliable babysitters to work with a variety of families. Experience required. Must be dependable, friendly, and able to provide references.

Flexible scheduling- pick up as many or as few jobs as you’d like. Primarily looking for availability June–September, though occasional opportunities may come up during the shoulder season as well.

No housing available.

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 Email us at hoperoosa@blockislandbabysitters.com to apply 

Great Salt Pond Oyster Company is putting together a team of farmhands for spring sorting, April 20th through May 22nd.
We will be sorting oysters at least three days/week to meet farm goals before the seasonal closure of the inner ponds (May 22nd).
Must be self-motivated, attentive to detail, and able to lift 40lbs.
Experience with boats and outboard motors or Boat-safe certified is a plus.
Starting pay is $20/hr.

Contact: info@greatsaltpondoysters.com

Part Time Summer Sales Help Wanted

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Block Island Trading Company is looking for experienced sales people for the upcoming season. If you are looking for a flexible part time job working in one of Block Island's most unique gift stores we would love to talk to you. Flexible hours and schedule, generous employee discount, competitive pay and a fun work atmosphere! Email us at info@blockislandtradingcompany.com or call 401-859-1524