02/07/12

Across America, from Maine to California, people are living and working at resorts and other desireable places, traveling in their recreational vehicles, and making money in the process.

Many found their jobs with the aid of RV Workamper News, a bi-monthly magazine whose primary purpose is to advertise part-time and full-time job openings in recreation, travel, and tourism. "These people, many of them RVers, are, in essence, working their way across America," says Greg Robus, editor and publisher.

"Many of our subscribers are retired or semi-retired RVers who want to stay active and earn extra money while enjoying the rewarding RV lifestyle," Robus explains. "Some need the income while others just need to feel productive. But whatever the reason, we help them find the right position for their particular needs. A surprisingly large number of our readers are younger people who are trading their conventional jobs for the freedom and adventure of the open road." The twelve-year-old magazine is published by Robus and his wife, Debbie.

Officially, "Workampers" are defined as: a growing group of self-reliant singles and couples who have chosen a wonderful new lifestyle that combines working with full-time or part-time travel and camping. As more and more Baby Boomer RVers take to the roads, the demand for workamper jobs expected to increase.

"RV Workamper News has two objectives," states Robus. "The first is to help our readers find interesting and rewarding employment opportunities, and the second is to help employers meet today's staffing challenges." Each issue lists thousands of part-time, full-time, seasonal and permanent opportunities from coast to coast. Many of the job openings are in parks, campgrounds and resorts. Each listing includes location, duties, benefits, how to apply and who to contact. In addition to applying for the various job openings, subscribers can land jobs by advertising their abilities and experience in free "Situations Wanted" ads or by participating in the RV Workamper Referral System. They may also call the Workamper Hotline (or subscribe to an E-mail version) for information on immediate job openings, updates, etc.

"Employers are finding Workampers to be mature, self-motivated, dependable, and of course, highly mobile employees," adds Robus. "In fact, the only complaint we've received from employers is that we don't have enough workampers to fill all of their job openings!"

All types of jobs are available, including campground managers, bookkeepers, off-season caretakers, RV technicians, RV delivery drivers, concessions managers, sales, etc. Numerous jobs in national parks, forests and public campgrounds are listed as well. Information is also provided on how and when to bid on Corps of Engineers park attendant contracts. All jobs are compatible with the RV lifestyle; however, an RV is not required for all jobs. In some cases, housing is provided.

Workamper News also features interviews with active RV Workampers, employer interviews, self-employment opportunities, volunteer positions and classified advertising. As Robus explains, "Workamper News has been created to help those who seek a real change of pace and a rewarding new lifestyle." Workampers are adventuresome individuals and couples who choose a wonderful lifestyle combining all kinds of part-time or full-time work with RV camping.

Visit the Rv Workamper News website.

Besides editing Beginners Guide to RVing, Chuck Woodbury is also the editor of RV Travel, a free email newsletter about RV travel in the USA and Canada.