Jensen Co Inc_27857

Employer Information
Employer name:
Jensen Co. Inc. - TN
Type of business:
Resort Photography at Ski Areas, Amusement Parks
Job location:
Jensen Co. Inc.
City:
Gatlinburg
State:
TN
Zip:
37738
Website:
jensenimaging.com
Why choose us?
Do you like the snow, very cold weather, enjoy talking to and meeting new people, enjoy taking pictures and have strong English skills? If this fits your description, this is
the job for you.
You will work as either a photographer or a salesperson. There may be days when you do both, depending on the needs of the business and your work performance.
Cultural exchange activities
Photographers may be scheduled at the following locations: Tram, Chairlift, Tubing, Old Time, or roving photos. All photographer positions demand communicating and
interacting with the public.
While employed by The Jensen Co. Inc. All employees receive a 50% discount on food at the resort. During days off, all employees can ski for free and do other
activities at the resort (No discounts or free skiing on weekends or holidays, which is okay because you will be working every weekend and Holiday). You also can use
your employee badge to get free or discounted admission into other attractions in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge such as: Dixie Stampede, Ripley's museum, the
aquarium, and many others. There is a trolley you can take. It is best to purchase a monthly or yearly trolley pass to get the best rate. The trolley runs between
Gatlinburg and Sevierville which includes Pigeon Forge so you have access to 3 cities. So on your day off, you can hop on the trolley and go exploring the area. This is
a fun, outdoor related job with a laid back atmosphere. YOU WILL WORK WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS! Employer guarantees 35 hours per week, but students may
work upwards of 60 or more hours a week some weeks. Days per week range from 4-7 with hours varying between 7-12, as this is a ski resort and hours are constantly
changing due to weather, holidays etc. Remember you will be outdoors in the snow and cold 99% of the time with this job. You will be standing and walking 99% of the
time.
Ripley's Believe it or Not Museum
Ripley's Aquarium
Dixie Stampede dinner show
Ober Gatlinburg skiing and tubing
Dozens of shopping and dining choices
Tourist area with small town feel
Position
Job title:
Photo Sales & Photographer
Job description and required skills:
Verbal English requirement: minimum 9 out of 10; Extremely outgoing personality required. Salespersons may work at any
of the following: Tram photo sales, chairlift photo sales, old time photo sales, or concessions. All sales positions entail
communicating & interacting with the public. All sales positions require handling money so must know and be comfortable
with American currency. You need to be very outgoing, love to smile & must be comfortable approaching and talking to
strangers.
Photographer: All photographer positions entail communicating and interacting with the public.
English level required:
Employer: Jensen Co. Inc. - TN
advanced
Position: Photo Sales & Photographer
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Hourly wage (before taxes):
$8.00
Position ID:
27857
Employer: Jensen Co. Inc. - TN
Position: Photo Sales & Photographer
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Position Information
Bonus:
yes
Bonus conditions:
When sales goals are met, a slight commission will be given in addition to hourly wage.
Estimated hours per day:
8 - 10
Number of days per week:
4-5
Possibility of students getting more than estimated hours:
good
If so, is overtime paid at the rate of 1.5 hourly, after 40 hours
of work per week?
yes
Earliest start date:
06/04/2015
Latest start date:
06/15/2015
Earliest end date:
08/20/2015
Latest end date:
09/06/2015
Is the employer willing to hire couples?
yes
Are meals included?
no
Meals details (discount, cost, # of meals):
50% off meals from the resort while you are working
Is a drug test required?
no
Is Skype interview required?
no
Do students complete an additional application upon
arrival?
yes
Possibility to find a second job in the area
yes
Second jobs require you to contact CHI at [email protected] or 1-800-432-4643 to receive the required form. The new potential employer will need
to complete it. Both you and the employer will need to sign and return it to CHI for approval.
You can work with a new secondary employer ONLY AFTER you have received written authorization from CHI.
Additional comments regarding second job:
Second jobs should be available in this area.
How soon after arrival will participants begin working?
Within 7 days.
Specific instructions for arrival to employer:
Tues-Thursday arrivals are best. Make sure to be in contact by email with your employer to confirm
your flight information directly. Employer will assist with housing suggestions but does not provide
housing.
Is training required?
yes
Conditions of training:
Training will be paid at the same wage, length of training will depend on how quickly you learn and
are able to perform at or above a satisfactory level the job duties.
Is there possibility to change positions?
no
Are students required to wear a uniform?
yes
Does employer provide uniform?
yes
Cost of uniform:
n/a
Is uniform refundable?
no
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Do students need to purchase specific clothes or footwear?
yes
If so, details for clothing:
Khaki or black shorts/pants are required and sneakers. Two uniform shirts and one fleece jacket are
provided. You must be well groomed and hair must be kept clean, and men must be clean-shaven.
Additional information:
While employed by The Jensen Co. Inc. All employees receive a 50% discount on food at the resort. During days off, all employees can be compensated for all activities
at the resort. This is a fun, outdoor job with a laid back atmosphere.
Housing Information
Housing name:
SU15 - Jensen Co., Inc. - Grand Prix Motel
Housing address:
235 Ski Mountain Road
City:
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Phone:
865-436-4561
Fax:
865-430-7222
Contact:
Manager on Duty
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.grandprixmotel.com
Housing assisted by:
Employer
Is student required to sign a separate housing contract?
yes
If so, contract details:
Students are asked to sign a long term contract (3 months, 1 day) with the understanding that the
length of stay may change.
Type of housing:
Motel
Number of people to a room:
2 or
Bedrooms:
1
Bath:
1
Estimated cost of housing per week:
One bed - 150. per week , 2 Beds - $200.00 per room per week
Is housing cost deducted from paycheck?
no
Is housing deposit required?
yes
Deposit amount:
$100 per room
Housing deposit due date:
At arrival
Instructions for deposit payment:
First week's rent & security deposit are due at check in. If you pay a full month's rent in advanced,
the motel will give you 10% discount. If you check out before the month is complete, you will lose all
money.
Is housing deposit refundable?
yes
Conditions for deposit refund:
Leave on good terms, no damages in room & it is cleaned to manager's approval.
Utilities included:
yes
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If so, utilities details:
Electric, gas, water, cable.
Utilities estimated cost per month:
Included
Is the housing mandatory?
no
Method of transportation from housing to work site:
Must arrange own
Transportation details:
Work and housing are 2 blocks apart. Very short walking distance.
Additional housing features:
1 room = Queen bed (2 people can share) or room = 2 queen beds (4 people per room), Each room
contains microwave, fridge, wifi access, and laundry available on site. Local calls are free. You must
purchase a phone card for calling to your home country.
Location of work site best described as:
Suburban
Location details:
Gatlinburg, Tennessee, gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, offers groups a
one-stop destination to enjoy four-season fun. Located within a day's drive of two-thirds of the
American population east of the Mississippi River, Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains
feature a beautiful spot of pampered civilization nestled in one of the last tracts of unspoiled
wilderness in the eastern United States.
Explore the new 1.3 million gallon Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, ride the country's largest aerial
tram to the top of Ober Gatlinburg, shop at over 400 unique shops, galleries & boutiques or travel
the 8-mile loop of the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community, the largest gathering of independent
artisans in the country.
Average daily temperature:
85 F or above; very humid
Community or regional website:
www.gatlinburg-tennessee.com
Nearest cities:
Pigeon Forge, TN 5,988
Distance to nearest cities:
10 miles
What to wear:
Swimsuit, shorts, tank tops, light jacket, jeans, t-shirts
Available public transportation:
Bus, taxi
Public transportation access:
Easy
Accessible amenities (by walking or public transportation):
Food market:
yes
Shopping mall:
yes
Post office:
yes
Bank:
yes
Movie theater:
yes
Restaurants:
yes
Fitness center:
no
Laundry:
yes
Internet café:
no
Public library:
yes
Comments:
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Here are the updated rates for the Grand Prix motel: 1 room with 1 queen bed is $ 155.12 per week. 1 room with 2 queen beds is $ 211.47 per week. 2 people can share
the one bedroom and 4 people can share the 2 bedroom. Microwave and fridge, WiFi access, and laundry available on site. Local calls are free. There is a $ 100
deposit per room. The Grand Prix is 2 blocks, a very short walking distance, to work.
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Suggested Travel Information
Nearest international airport:
Nashville, TN (BNA) or Atlanta, GA (ATL)
Nearest airport:
Knoxville, TN (TYS)
Transportation from airport to employer and / or housing:
Will be provided by employer.
Nearest bus station (to the airport):
Greyhound
Bus information (web site):
www.greyhound.com
Nearest train information (to the airport):
N/A
Train information (web site):
N/A
If participant arrives after hours suggested, overnight
accomodation:
Housing options are motels with 24 hour check in
Cost per night:
N/A
Transportation to overnight accomodation:
taxi
Transportations cost:
approx $100
Specific instructions:
Fly into Knoxville, TN & arrange a ride with All Park Taxi: 865-908-0911 to your housing in
Gatlinburg. If you fly into Washington, DC, take a Greyhound Bus (www.greyhound.com) to
Knoxville & call All Park Taxi for a ride to Gatlinburg.
Social Security Information
Does the company require students to have Social
Security number before arriving to the work place?
no
Does the company provide Social Security application
assistance?
no
If so, details:
8530 KINGSTON PIKE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 9 am - 3pm
Wednesday - 9 am - 12 pm
Where is the closest Social Security office?
Knoxville, Tennessee
How far is the Social Security office from the work place?
52 miles
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Do you…
• Appreciate nature and breathbreath-taking
scenic views?
• Enjoy talking to & meeting new people
• Love taking pictures AND…creating
AND…creating
awesome memories?
• Have strong English skills?
If you said “yes!” to each of these questions…then
questions…then this is the job for you.
Photographer/salesperson - $8.00 per hour
Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains,
Mountains,
feature
feature a beautiful spot of pampered civilization nestled in one of the last tracts of
unspoiled wilderness in the Eastern United States.
Gatlinburg's Annual River Raft Regatta
JENSEN CO. INC., Gatlinburg, TN
Do you…
• Appreciate nature and breathbreath-taking
scenic views?
• Enjoy talking to & meeting new people
• Love taking pictures AND…creating
AND…creating
awesome memories?
• Have strong English skills?
If you said “yes!” to each of these questions…
questions…then
then this is the job for you.
Photographer/salesperson - $8.00 per hour
Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains,
Mountains,
feature
feature a beautiful spot of pampered civilization nestled in one of the last tracts of
unspoiled wilderness in the Eastern United States.
Gatlinburg Annual
Midnight 4th of July
Parade and Fireworks
Gatlinburg's Annual River Raft Rega
egatta
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Hello and Welcome to Jensen and CHI!
Please print this checklist off and bring it with you on your trip to the United States. There are many
important points to remember and this will help you to keep track of all of the items that will need your
attention upon your arrival. This list will include:
Travel and Flight Information
Employer Arrival instructions
This letter
Social Security Location information
Housing Information (if you have found your own housing, the email containing your housing information)
Sponsor and Emergency Contact Information
Before Your Arrival
You will need to make travel arrangements. You should arrive into the the Knoxville, TN (tys) website
ishttp://www.flyknoxville.com/ This airport is approximately 45 miles away from Gatlinburg. The only way to
get from Knoxville to Gatlinburg, TN is by taxi. There is no airplane, Greyhound bus, or train service into
Gatlinburg, TN. Mr. Jensen, your employer or his son Chad, may be able to pick you up from the
Knoxville, TN airport or the Greyhound bus station if you give him at least 10 days advance notice.
Once you make your travel arrangements, you will need to contact CHI with your flight and travel
information. You can do so immediately by registering your information on www.sevis.org
Remember you must have immediate access to a minimum of $1000 when you enter the United States.
Employers to not pay you in advance or give advances on your salary and it will be 3-5 weeks before you
receive your first full paycheck! Do not bring $1000 in cash with you, it is not safe. You want to have
some cash, some traveler’s checks and/or a bank card that will work here that you can access the rest of
your money with. If you do arrive with a large amount of cash, make sure to open a bank account within
the first few days so that you may keep your money safe.
Make your housing arrangements in advance. Housing is getting booked fast so please make your
arrangements TODAY!! There is a list of 2 housing choices at the end of this document. It is very
important that you make your arrangements before your arrival into the United States. You may want to
contact the other students to arrange your housing together. This will reduce your housing expenses if
you are splitting the cost.
Upon Arrival in the United States
When you enter the US, you will receive your I-94 stamp in your passport. You then must go online and
print out your I-94 number and keep it in your passport at all times. You will need this number to validate
in SEVIS and to apply for your social security card. This is an extremely important number so please put
it in a safe place so that you know where it is at all times.
Report any lost or damaged luggage before leaving the airport. You will need to give them the mailing
address of your employer if you have lost your luggage. The address is printed on your job offer.
Since you are responsible for your own housing you will be responsible for making all arrangements.
Please make sure if you arrive late in the evening that you have a place to stay. There are many hotels
near the airport where you can stay. Please make sure you know where you are going to be staying when
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you arrive. From the airport, you can take a taxi. Please remember that you will need to be prepared for
these extra costs. Please do NOT go to the employer with your luggage, they do NOT assist with housing.
Make sure to find the most affordable transportation to your housing.
Call your family to let them know that you have arrived safely.
Validate yourself in SEVIS www.sevis.org within 3 days of entering the U.S.
Notify employer by phone after you arrive to Gatlinburg, TN to verify your scheduled start date and time.
10 days after arrival:
You will not be able to apply for your Social Security card for 10 days after you enter the U.S. providing
you registered in SEVIS right after arriving.
Make sure you put your employer's mailing address on the form. If you do not put your employer's
address, your Social Security number may not reach you. Your employers mailing address is:
Your employer's payroll department must also have confirmation that you have applied for your social
security card within 10 to 17 days after registering in SEVIS. When you apply for your social security
number, ask for a receipt, then keep this with you and provide a copy to your employer, which verifies
you have applied for your number.
Social Security Office:
8530 Kington Pike Knoxville, TN 37919
Phone Number: 1-843-248-4271
Website: www.socialsecurity.gov
Monthly Check-Ins with CHI
Each month (30 days from the date that you validated in SEVIS) you are required to log in at
www.sevis.org and fill out your monthly report. Please feel free to share stories and photos with us both
good and bad, we are here for you and want to know how you are doing and what you are experiencing
and learning.
Make sure to check your email often as we may send you information about trips, activities in your area,
contests, and so on.
When Filling Out Paperwork for your Employer
Please remember to use your home address in your home country when filling out all tax paperwork (W-4
and I-9 forms) with your new employers. Also when you leave your employer, make sure to leave 1 or 2
self-addressed envelopes with your complete address back home on it, so that they may send you your
last paycheck or tax papers.
Practical Information
Cell Phones: Some students may want to carry a cell phone. There are many phone options. Many cell
phone companies require a contract and monthly payments. However, you may wish to purchase a phone
without a contract, using pre-paid minutes. This is a practical, short-term solution and you do not pay
monthly rates. Pre-paid phones are available at a variety of electronic retail outlets, including Walmart. In
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this agreement, you are able to purchase prepaid minutes and do not have to pay a monthly rate. You
can ask an associate that works at the cell phone counter to help you out. They are very kind and will
help you pick the best choice. Keep in mind that international calls from your own personal cell phone can
be very expensive. If you do get a cell phone make sure to log into www.sevis.org and enter in what your
cell phone number is.
Other Wireless Technologies: Skype is also an inexpensive option for you to use to speak with your
family. You can add some dollar credits to your account and call from your computer. The calls can be
made internationally with your computer or phone.
Contact Information:
Teresa Ottofaro- Devries - Employment Services Manager [email protected]
Mary Capone - Assistant Employment Services Manager [email protected]
Elise Pyle –Program Coordinator – [email protected]
Medical, Police, Fire — Dial 911 in an emergency but only if you need an ambulance or the police if
someone is injured or threatened.
For Questions or Concerns—please contact the CHI main office or the non-emergency number of the local
police department if you have a non-life threatening emergency. CHI’s main office will take collect calls at
any time however; if you are calling from a public phone in the U.S. you may call this number for
free
1-800-432-4643.
Above all, we want you to have a great stay while you are in Gaitlinburg, TN. Take a lot of pictures and
cherish the memories and friendships you will develop while you are in the States. Also, your employers
would like to remember you as well. Bringing them a little something special from your home country such
as: a key chain, picture postcard, a lapel pin, or perhaps chocolates would bring them great memories of
you and it would certainly bring a smile to their faces!
Have a spectacular few months! Take care!
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Possible Housing Leads
***Please remember this employer does not provide housing and it is the responsibility of the student to
both research and secure their own housing***
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Grand Prix Motel
235 Ski Mountain Road
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Phone: 865-436-4561
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.grandprixmotel.com
Estimated cost - $200.00 per week per person
Housing contract must be signed
Housing deposit: $100.00 per person
First week's rent & security deposit are due at check in. If you pay a full month’s rent in advanced, the motel will
give you 10% discount. If you check out before the month is complete, you will lose all money.
Utilities included are Electric, gas, water and cable.
1 room = Queen bed (2 people can share) or room = 2 queen beds (4 people per room); each room contains microwave,
fridge, wifi access, and laundry available on site. Local calls are free. You must purchase a phone card for calling to your
home country.
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Tudor Inn Bed & Breakfast
135 W. Holly Ridge Road
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
865-325-1173
Email: [email protected]
Website: tudortn.com
Estimated cost – $250 per week, per room for a single room...after January 1st, 2 people can share a larger room for
$200 per week per person.
Housing contract required
Housing deposit: $500.00 per room. Deposit required at check in.
Utilities included: Gas, water, electric.
Laundry facilities are available at no charge. Refrigerator and cooking facilities are available downstairs. Cleaning your
own dishes is required. This is a large house that rents rooms out to tourists, and a few work and travel participants, but
mainly American tourists. So the rules are strict and you must respect all rules or you will be asked to leave. You are
responsible for keeping your room clean. Robust & free WIFI is available. Various types of breakfast are included every
day; the type of breakfast available will depend on how many guests there are. Bedrooms have private bathrooms and
televisions.