Seasonal Jobs & Working Holidays in Costa-rica

Top Reasons to Work in Costa Rica

Costa Rica Jobs

Costa Rica is very a developed country
Salaries are generally higher than other countries in the region
You can choose from modern bustling towns and cities to more relaxed coastal destination
Costa Rica is a very safe destination with millions of tourists visiting annually

Main Industries

These are the biggest industries in Costa Rica which hire most staff:

Accounting
Administrative
Agriculture
Au Pair
Customer Service
Education & Teaching
Environment
Language/Multilingual
Management
Marketing/PR
Non-Profit
Outdoor/Adventure
Sales
Translation
Travel & Tourism:

Jobs for Foreigners & English Speakers in Costa Rica

Looking to work abroad in a beautiful destination with friendly people, beautiful beaches and incredible nature? Consider Costa Rica as your destination. Our website features recruiters who offer jobs to Americans and other worldwide nationalities in Costa Rica. Various international companies have offices and hire international staff from all around the world. Some positions can be applied for in advance whilst others can be applied for in country. Most employers will also help you get the correct visa.

One of the best ways to live and work in Costa Rica as an English speaker is in the tourism industry. Although this industry employs a large number of locals there are still opportunities for internationals. You could work as a tour guide as they need English speakers to lead trips and excursions. There are also surf schools, dive resorts and activity centers which need English speakers.

Jobs for Students & Graduates in Costa Rica

We get a lot of enquiries from students and graduates asking about help to get work in Costa Rica. If you are looking for seasonal or summer jobs in Costa Rica then we highly recommend teaching. You could take a TEFL certification program in Costa Rica which give you a worldwide recognised qualification. Teaching jobs in Costa Rica are one of the best ways to get employment in the country as local people are very keen to learn and improve their English - this is partly because they can then get better job prospects especially as tourism is so huge to the economy.

Jobs for Backpackers in Costa Rica

Quite a lot of hotels and hostels throughout the country offer casual work to travellers, some offer free accommodation and food in exchange for helping out. If you are lucky some might even offer cash in hand or a stipend salary. Another option you might not have thought about is volunteer work in Costa Rica - although generally unpaid you will get accommodation covered and enjoy a really rewarding experience.

Salary

There is an average yearly salary of around $12,000 USD in Costa Rica but what you get paid really varies depending on the job and company. You also need to remember wages might be low but the cost of living is also low compared to the USA for example.

Best Places to Seek Employment

San José is the capital of Costa Rica and where a lot of companies are based - this is where a lot of seasonal-jobs-working-holidays can be found. Other places in the country you could seek positions include Jaco and Guanacaste. For alternative options view seasonal-jobs-working-holidays in Nicaragua or our guide how to work in Panama.

Top Tips for Getting Hired

Try to gain as much experience as possible
Network and make connections with forigners already living and working here
If you don't already know the basics, pick up the local lingo. You could book Spanish classes in Costa Rica with a local language school or start practising before arriving. This will stand you at a huge advantage over non-Spanish speaking applicants.