Work and Travel in Charleston

WORK IN CHARLESTON ALL YEAR ROUND

Year round work along with work in downtown Charleston is difficult to come across. Finding a job outside the city in Mount Pleasant or North Charleston is not as difficult. The majority of jobs downtown are related to the tourism field; therefore, working in a hotel, restaurant, or bar is fantastic gig especially if one has prior experience. There is a large private fishing industry in Charleston that will also take on mates to work long hours guiding tourists through the channels and occasionally competing in fishing tournaments. Construction is an option for those seeking work as the city is expanding and more architects and manual laborers are needed.

SEASONAL WORK IN CHARLESTON

SPRING

What kinds of work are available in the spring time in Charleston. Remember to keep work that is all year round in the section above and not mention it again here.

SUMMER

The work that is needed by hosts in the summer in Charleston

AUTUMN

What kinds of work are there in Charleston in autumn? Maybe it's harvest time, but do people need the help of foreigners for either cheap labour or expertise? This is the kind of thing we need to know here.

WINTER

Skiing in Charleston - does it exist? Is there plenty of opportunities for people to get work in Charleston in the winter? What kind of skills are needed at this time of year? Please update this section and let fellow travellers know what you have learnt if you have worked in Charleston in the winter or if you are a host and live here and can share your knowledge.

ATTITUDE TO FOREIGNERS WORKING IN CHARLESTON

What is the attitude here? Are we all rich idiot tourists and if so, why on earth would we want to do some work? Or are we seen as western supremacists and viewed with suspicion? Let us know your thoughts and update them here.