Jobs & Employment Guide
Cape May's employment base is strongly shaped by tourism, lodging, restaurants, retail, marine businesses, property services, municipal operations, arts, recreation and professional services. Seasonal hiring is especially important, but the city also supports year-round employment.
Where Cape May Hires
Front desk, reservations, housekeeping, maintenance, management and guest services.
Servers, bartenders, cooks, dishwashers, hosts, bakers and managers.
Sales, stocking, merchandising and customer-service roles in the downtown shopping districts.
Marinas, fishing, whale watching, boat operations, bike rentals and visitor recreation.
Municipal administration, recreation, public works, beach operations and public safety.
Brokerages, rentals, cleaning, maintenance, construction and property management.
Seasonal Job Strategy
For summer work, begin checking employers in late winter and early spring. Cape May's tourism economy can create intense seasonal demand, while many hotels, restaurants, retailers and professional offices continue year-round.
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