We have enjoyed doing it, but not full-time. Since we have been full-time RVers since 2008, we have only worked at two different places: an RV park in Branson, MO (twice), and a marina and campground in Russellville, TN. We enjoy the socializing with other workampers, as well as the guest campers. We have even seen announcements for workampers at "clothing optional" parks! LOL. There are also some at christian campgrounds. We belong to several RV associations/clubs, but I will explain the workamping sites that I use.
1. My favorite one to access for workamping is www.workamper.com . It costs approximately $40 a year to belong, and you get a bi-monthly magazine. You also can select to receive the magazine either by mail or to access it on your computer. You can also elect to receive daily emails called "Hot List" which usually consists of employers wanting someone right away. But sometimes people post on it for jobs beginning the next summer or winter season. Their magazine has a lot of job announcements by state. You can post a simple resume along with a picture of you and your rig.
When employers are looking for workampers on this site, they will see your resume and pictures, your choice of which state(s) you would like to work in, which type of places you would like to work at (rv parks, amusement parks, national/state parks, rv sales/service, etc.) whether you want full-time or a part-time job, etc..
2. Another web site for workamping jobs, is www.coolworks.com . It does not cost anything to access their information. You can sign up to receive their announcements by email, they are not daily.
There are other sites, also, but those are the ones that I use when I'm looking for a job. Some jobs pay (usually the minimum wage in that State), some don't. If you take one that does, remember to figure your NET pay (gross pay less Federal, State, Medicare taxes, and self-employment taxes if applicable).
Look at the value of everything you are are getting to determine how much you are actually getting per hour, then decide if it's worth it or not.
When you talk to the prospective employer, always make sure to get all the details of WHAT you will be doing, and what your HOURS of work will be expected. After all, it's a two-way street - you are interviewing them as much as they are you.
Some questions to consider are:
If you are a couple, and want to work on the same days, be sure to make sure you will not have to work on different days or hours. You want some free days to enjoy the surroundings! You might want to send them an email after your talk, and outline what was discussed, just to prevent any misunderstanding after you've traveled all that way to get there (I've heard of that happening, not rare.) A few days later, if you have not heard from them, call and just make sure they received your email and that they are in agreement.
Ask how far they are from major shopping for groceries, etc. Some places are an hour or more from a decent size town.
Always make sure what kind of parking site you are going to get (are they big rig friendly, if that's what you need). Is it long enough for your rig, does it have just 30 amp or also 50 amp. Are utilities included with your site? If you need washing facilities, are there some on the property or nearby? There will be other questions you need to ask for your particular situation/interests.
When you work where there are a lot of tourist type activities, many of the local attractions will give you a large discount because they want you to recommend them to your guests.
Good luck!!!
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