Tent and Event Crew at Vermont Tent Company
Join the crew at Vermont Tent Company in Essex Junction, Vermont, and spend your summer doing hands-on, active work in one of the most beautiful corners of the USA. You'll be part of a tight-knit team installing and removing large event tents for weddings, concerts, sporting events, and festivals across the stunning Green Mountain State.
This is a physically demanding outdoor job that rewards hard workers. At $20/hour with overtime paid after 40 hours and a bonus of $3/hour for every hour worked from August 1st to the end of your contract, your earning potential is seriously impressive – estimated weekly wages reach around $900.
Your home base will be just minutes from downtown Burlington, VT – a vibrant college city on the shores of Lake Champlain. Hike, bike, sail, catch live music, grab food at outdoor markets, and explore local festivals all summer long. Vermont Tent Company even provides free tickets to many of these events!
- 💰 $20/hour base pay + overtime after 40 hrs + end-of-season bonus ($3/hr from Aug 1)
- 📅 Estimated 45 hrs/week average (up to 60 hrs possible)
- 🏠 Employer-provided housing – fully equipped, Wi-Fi included, only $125/week
- 🚲 Free bicycle provided for commuting (under 2 miles to worksite)
- 👕 Free uniform: t-shirts, hats, and a sweatshirt
- 🎉 Free tickets to local festivals and events in Burlington
- 🏙️ Group trips to Boston and New York City
- ⚾ Minor league baseball tickets available
- ✈️ Free airport/bus station pickup on arrival
- 🧺 On-site washer & dryer at no extra charge
If you're ready to work hard, build real memories, and explore the American Northeast, this is the Work & Travel job for you. No prior experience needed – just bring your energy, your boots, and your rain jacket!
