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TRABAJO E VERANO ESTA VES EN NNEW YORK

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J-1 WORK AND TRAVEL PROGRAM

JOB OFFER AGREEMENT FORM


Exchange Visitor ID number

HOST ENTITY INFORMATION


Host Entity Name: Landry's San Luis Resort LLC
Site of Activity Address: 5222 Seawall Blvd., Galveston, TX, 77551, United States

JOB INFORMATION
Job Title Hotel/Resort Worker
Start date - Earliest 2025-05-15 Latest 2025-06-01
End date - Earliest 2025-08-15 Latest 2025-09-15
Guaranteed salary/wage per hour before deductions 11.00 $ per hour
Average hours per week Average of 32 hours per week
Required Interviews Sponsor Interview

HOUSING INFORMATION
Housing Model Participant arranged

EXCHANGE VISITOR SECTION

Exchange Visitor Printed Name Date of birth

Program Start Date Program End Date

Signature Date
Sponsor or agency representative
name

I confirm that I have read, understood, and agreed to the conditions outlined in this job offer. I agree to adhere to all Alliance Abroad and Department of State program rules
regarding employment and program participation, including the Terms and Conditions which were part of my program application. If I change jobs without receiving prior
permission from Alliance Abroad, or if I violate other Alliance Abroad rules or J-1 program regulations, Alliance Abroad may end my program early, and I will be required to
return home. I understand that if my program ends due to regulation violations it may have a negative impact on future U.S. visa applications.

Section 1

HOST ENTITY INFORMATION

Entity name Landry's San Luis Resort LLC

Description An ocean of opportunity awaits you at The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center,
a 30-acre year round beachfront resort on Galveston Island and recipient of the AAA
Four Diamond Award® since 2000.

Relish in lavish accommodations featuring unparalleled luxury with guestrooms offering


magnificent and breath taking Gulf views. Dine in our award-winning restaurants; enjoy
our tropical heated pool with grotto spa and hot tub and then step out into the magic

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and excitement of Galveston Island, boasting a wide array of Island activities on both
land and sea. You can take pleasure in deep sea fishing, historic art, entertainment
and shopping districts, and don't forget 32 miles of sun-drenched beaches.

Web site https://www.sanluisresort.com/

Primary contact name Jody Jones

Phone 1 (409) 740-8640

Email jodyjones@ldry.com

Section 2

DETAILED JOB INFORMATION

Site of Activity address 5222 Seawall Blvd., Galveston, TX, 77551, United States

Job Title Hotel/Resort Worker

Special requirements Participants MUST secure housing prior to arrival - housing is participant arranged.

Positions will be assigned upon arrival based on departmental need. Participants


should be prepared to be placed in any one of the positions listed in this offer and
these 3 sites of activities:

San Luis Spa Resort


5222 Seawall Blvd.
Galveston, TX 77551

San Luis Resort dba Hilton Galveston Island


5400 Seawall Boulevard
Galveston, TX 77551

San Luis Resort LLC dba Holiday Inn Resort


5002 SEAWALL BLVD
Galveston, TX 77551

Passport photo required at orientation. Must have great work ethic and excellent
customer service to guests.

Students must purchase slip resistant shoes upon arrival and assignment of uniform.

Position details and description Hotel/Resort Worker

Participant may be placed in one of these positions upon arrival. Additional duties may
be assigned.

Housekeeping- Cleans guest suites in an allotted period determined by management


using the proper procedures and chemicals provided by management. Duties include
but are not limited to: cleaning guest rooms and public areas, making beds refreshing
linens, collecting trash from trash bins and providing customer service.

Busser/Food Runner - Clears and cleans tables after customer has left. Prepares
tables for the next customer. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include
the following. Deliver food to customers from the kitchen.Other duties may be
assigned. Removes all dishes, trash, napkins, etc. from the table and floor. Buses all
tables within 1-2 minutes after customer has left. Wipes tables with a sanitized towel
and resets all condiments. Wipes all chairs and picks up and sweeps around the tables.
Cleans restrooms and reports any plumbing problems to management. Refills water,
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tea, and coffee if needed. Informs a manager as soon as a guest has a complaint or
problem. Assists servers when necessary. Follows the safety rules provided in the
Landry's Restaurants, Inc. Safety Program found in the Employee Orientation Manual
and reports any safety hazards to management.

Pool Activities Attendant -- responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and order of the
pool area. He/she is also responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the pool
slide for all guests.

Steward - is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and proper storage of all china,
glass and silver, and ensuring the highest standards of sanitation. He/she is also
responsible for assisting the kitchen staff in maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen
and all storage areas; specifically for cleaning all equipment utensils, and the physical
work area. He/she is also responsible for assisting with food storage and rotation.

Department Hotel Operations

Work schedule Between 6am - 10pm. No fixed schedule available, will be working weekends and
Shifts may vary; Hours may be reduced depending on business holidays.
needs, weather, economic situations, your performance, sick
time and other circumstances.

Average hours per week Average of 32 hours per week

Guaranteed salary/wage per hour before deductions $11.00


Employers must lawfully abide by their state and local minimum
wage laws for tipped and non-tipped positions. As minimum
wage increases annually, even if it is in the middle of a J-1
Summer Work Travel program, employers must follow their state
minimum wage laws and increase pay for any employees who’s
wages do not meet the new state minimum. Participants should
be compensated the higher of federal, state or local minimum
wage. If an employee’s tips combined with their hourly wage do
not meet the minimum wage requirement, the employer must
make up the difference.

Is Overtime available Yes

Overtime wage (if applicable) Yes - Overtime hours are paid at 1.5x normal rate after 40 hours. Extra hours may be
offered but are not required or guaranteed. All overtime must be pre-approved through
the student's department.

Required skills Participant will be working with chemicals on a daily basis. Must be able to stand for
extended periods of time. Must be able to bend and crouch frequently without trouble.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds without trouble. Must be able to work in
and outdoors.

English level Excellent

Supervisor Jody Jones

Section 3

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Grooming

Grooming standards ALL EMPLOYEES:


• Strong perfume and heavy make-up is not allowed (make-up should be natural).
• Hands and fingernails must be kept clean and trimmed at all times; excessive lengths
are not permitted.
• Shoes must be kept clean and polished at all times.
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• Nose, lip, eyebrow or tongue rings, or any other body piercing that are visible in
any way are not acceptable. Placing a bandage over the pierced area is also
unacceptable.
• Hair should be neat and clean.
• Extreme hair colors or hairstyles are not allowed.
• Beards, vandykes, sideburns and goatees are acceptable as long as they are
closely groomed and professional in appearance. Sideburns must be above the
ear lobe.
• Visible tattoos are not acceptable

Dress code Depending on position. Hotel provides the uniforms, however students must provide
own non slip closed toe/heel shoes. This can be purchased in the participants home
country or at a local retail store such as Walmart (www.walmart.com).

Uniform provided? Yes

Cost to Exchange Visitor $20 - $70

When is uniform fee due Depends on what student brings and what they need to purchase when they arrive.

Screening

Host Entity will require a drug test No

Host Entity will provide the drug test yes

Description of drug screening policy Employees may be tested if there is a reasonable cause. If participant fails drug test at
any time, participant may be fired.

Will Exchange Visitors incur a cost for screening No

Cost to Exchange Visitors (if applicable) none

When is screening fee due none

Payment

Payment schedule bi_weekly

Allowances, bonuses, and/or incentives Staff members receive discounted admission to the park and discounts at all Landry's
restaurants, cost $9.80 per pay period.

Description Hours may be limited during the rainy days, strong winds.

Training / Orientation

Host Entity provides training/orientation Yes

Description Participants should be expected to be in training for at least 7 days Length of


Training/Orientation

Will Exchange Visitors be paid during Yes


training/orientation

Length of training/orientation Up to 7 days.

Will Exchange Visitors incur a cost for No


training/orientation

Cost to participant N/A

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When is training fee due N/A

Section 4

HOUSING INFORMATION
If company provided housing or temporary housing is not offered, Exchange Visitors will need to secure housing after they have accepted the job
offer.

Does Host Entity provide temporary housing? No

Cost of temporary housing company doesn't provide housing

Housing Lead 1

Housing model Participant arranged

Gender requirement Any

Housing type Other

Housing name Maria Alverdin Housing

Contact name Maria Alverdin

Address 5707 Avenue Q 1/2, Galveston, TX, 77551

E-mail mariaalverdin@icloud.com

Phone (409) 457-4585

Housing cost 375.0

How often is rent due? Per month

Is weekly cost/rent payroll deducted? No

Housing deposit 200.0

Is housing deposit payroll deducted? No

Is deposit refundable Yes

Deposit refund policy Yes

Can housing be co-ed Yes

Is renters insurance required No

Distance between work site and housing Varies- depending on the work place, but should not be more than 5 miles each way

Transportation details Participants can use the public transportation here:


https://www.galvestontx.gov/393/Transportation

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Uber, Taxis

Description Housing rent and deposit cost is subject to change based on availability. Housing rate
is per person, per bed. There are 2-3 bunk beds per room, which means 4-6
participants per room, no bed sharing. Participants are not responsible for paying their
roommates portion of rent. There is no smoking on the property; if you violate the no
smoking policy it is a $50 fine per individual or per resident if it cannot be determined
who is violating the no smoking policy.

Housing Address to Report to:


5707 Avenue Q 1/2, Galveston, TX 77551
This is the address to report, he has 6 houses.

May be placed at following housing addresses:


5803 ave Q1/2; 5801 ave Q1/2; 5718 ave Q1/2; 5707 ave Q1/2; 4302 ave O 1/2; some
houses are for 6-8 or 12 persons

Please contact housing directly to confirm pricing; pricing listed above is subject to
change without notice and cannot be guaranteed.

Number of beds per room 4

Number of bedrooms 4

Exchange Visitors per room 4

Bathrooms per property 2

Bedding and towels No

Bedding and towel payment due Bedding and towels are provided- but participants MUST bring their own as well

Kitchen facilities Yes - Stoves, dishes, silverware, pots, pans

Additional items must bring Personal items, Bedding, pillow cases, linen, duvet and towels
Depending on the housing- there are 1 - 4 bathrooms per house

Additional comments Housing rate is per person, per bed. There are 3-4 beds per room, which means 3-4
participants per room, no bed sharing. Participants are not responsible for paying their
roommates portion of rent. There is no smoking on the property; if you violate the no
smoking policy it is a $50 fine per individual or per resident if it cannot be determined
who is violating the no smoking policy.

Included in cost The rent is per month per student: $375/month

Utilities
Cable TV
Internet

Administration fee 100.0

Administration fee due Prior to arrival

Housing deposit due $200 Housing deposit is refundable if everything is left in good conditions.

$100 Admin fee is non-refundable.

Housing deposit refundable Yes

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Further information on housing refund policy Yes - $200 of the deposit is refundable at end of program if the participant stayed the
agreed upon amount of time and the housing is left clean and without damages. $100
kept as an administrative fee.

Lease required No

Length of lease 3 Months

Further information on length of lease This is a short term lease - 3 months lease required.

Housing Lead 2

Housing model Participant arranged

Gender requirement Any

Housing type Apartment

Housing name Somerset Apartments Village

Address 2828 61st Street, Galveston, TX, 77551

E-mail info@somersetgalveston.com

Phone (409) 744-7272

Housing cost 1400.0

How often is rent due? Per month

Is weekly cost/rent payroll deducted? No

Is housing deposit payroll deducted? No

Housing fees - additional comments Shortest lease is 3 months. Can be rented on a monthly basis. If a lease to be signed,
the lease is required to be signed before moving in.

Cancellation of reservation must be communicated in advance of reservation date.

**Cost and availability are subject to change.**


Prices subject to change prior to program start date.

Please see additional housing document for more details.

Is deposit refundable Yes

Can housing be co-ed Yes

Description 2 Bedroom/1 bath - $1400 - sleeps 4 - rent can be split among the roommates, come
to $350/month per person
1 Bedroom/1 bath - $1200 - sleeps 2 rent can be split among the roommates

lease required- Month to Month. Must make reservation by phone and secure
apartment with credit card as soon as possible. $1000 deposit due upon arrival and 1st
month's rent.

Cancellation of reservation must be communicated in advance of reservation date.

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**Cost and availability are subject to change.**

Prices subject to change prior to program start date.

Please contact housing directly to confirm pricing; pricing listed above is subject to
change without notice and cannot be guaranteed.

Exchange Visitors per property 4

Exchange Visitors per room 2

Bathrooms per property 2

Bedding and towels Yes

Kitchen facilities Yes

Additional comments *You must call and arrange your housing prior to arrival.* Reservation secured by credit
card. Cancellation of reservation must be communicated in advance of reservation
date.

**Cost and availability are subject to change.**


Prices subject to change prior to program start date.

Included in cost Utilities


Cable TV
Other

Additional items included in cost Electric/Water included; cap on electric is $125/month - AFTER this, you pay difference

Administration fee 150.0

Administration fee due $150 non refundable application fee per person. This is due at the time when you
complete the application for your rent and is NOT refundable.

Housing deposit due Upon arrival - $1000 deposit due upon arrival for unit- can be divided among
roommates

Housing deposit refundable Yes

Further information on housing refund policy Yes

Lease required No

Fees additional comments Shortest lease is 3 months. Can be rented on a monthly basis. If a lease to be signed,
the lease is required to be signed before moving in.

Cancellation of reservation must be communicated in advance of reservation date.

**Cost and availability are subject to change.**


Prices subject to change prior to program start date.

Please see additional housing document for more details.

Housing Lead 3

Housing model Participant arranged


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Gender requirement Any

Housing type Apartment

Housing name The Seasons Resort

Address 8100 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX, 77551

E-mail info@seasonsbeachfront.com

Phone (409) 744-4511

Web Address https://www.seasonsbeachfront.com/

Housing cost 1400.0

How often is rent due? Per month

Is weekly cost/rent payroll deducted? No

Housing deposit 1000.0

Is housing deposit payroll deducted? No

Is deposit refundable Yes

Deposit refund policy Yes

Can housing be co-ed Yes

Is renters insurance required No

Housing amenities Basic Utilities

Distance between work site and housing 1.7 miles

Description General Details- Information/Prices may change- please contact the apartment
complex to confirm latest pricing.
Furnished AND unfurnished 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom apartments available.

You must contact this housing as soon as possible to reserve housing.

Please see additional housing document for more details.

Please contact housing directly to confirm pricing; pricing listed above is subject to
change without notice and cannot be guaranteed.

Number of beds per room 2

Number of bedrooms 2

Exchange Visitors per room 2

Bathrooms per property 2

Bedding and towels Yes

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Kitchen facilities Yes

Additional items must bring Personal Items

Additional comments This is not a furnished apartment. Information/Prices may change- please contact the
apartment complex to confirm latest pricing

One bedroom - $1050/month that can be shared among 2-3 people. You MUST be a
group of 2-3 people to book, so if you are traveling with friends that work at Landrys
make sure that you include the names of all people that are booking the apartment
when you contact them.

Two bedrooms- $1350/month that can be shared among 4 people: you MUST be a
group of 4 people to book, so if you are traveling with friends that work at Landrys
make sure that you include the names of all 4 people that are booking the apartment
when you contact them.

The 1 BR's do not have washer/dryers in them, but the apartment complex has
washer/dryers on site. The 2 bedrooms all come with full size washer and dryer, and all
have 2 bathrooms.

The security deposit is $1000 per apartment (can be shared among the roommates)-
refundable.
The application fee is $50 per adult on the lease- nonrefundable.

Pictures of our units on our website at www.seasonsbeachfront.com, and they can pull
them up at www.HAR.com as well.

Included in cost Utilities


Cable TV

Additional items included in cost Information/Prices may change- please contact the apartment complex to confirm
latest pricing

One bedroom - $1050/month that can be shared among 2-3 people. You MUST be a
group of 2-3 people to book, so if you are traveling with friends that work at Landry’s
make sure that you include the names of all people that are booking the apartment
when you contact them.
- $525 per month per person if 2 persons.
- $350 per month per person if 3 persons sharing.

Two bedrooms- $1350/month that can be shared among 4 people: you MUST be a
group of 4 people to book, so if you are traveling with friends that work at Landry’s
make sure that you include the names of all 4 people that are booking the apartment
when you contact them.
- $337.50 per month per person if 4 persons sharing.

The 1 BR's do not have washer/dryers in them, but the apartment complex has
washer/dryers on site. The 2 bedrooms all come with full size washer and dryer, and all
have 2 bathrooms.
The security deposit is $1000 per apartment (can be shared among the roomates)-
refundable.
The application fee is $50 per adult on the lease- nonrefundable.
Pictures of our units on our website at www.seasonsbeachfront.com, and they can pull
them up at www.HAR.com as well.

Administration fee 50.0

Housing deposit due Information/Prices may change- please contact the apartment complex to confirm
latest pricing

Deposit can be shared among roommates


($500 if 2 persons sharing)
($334 if 3 persons sharing)
($250 if 4 persons sharing)
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Housing deposit refundable Yes

Further information on housing refund policy Fully refundable deposit, provided the room is returned in the original clean and
undamaged condition it was received in.

Lease required No

Length of lease 3 Months

Section 5

ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS
Alliance Abroad provides Orientation to all Exchange Visitors either in the Exchange Visitors home country or in the United States. If Exchange
Visitors attend Orientation in their home country, they will travel directly to the Host Entity upon arrival. If Exchange Visitors attend Orientation in
the U.S., they will travel to the Host Entity after Orientation is completed.

Closest port of entry airport IAH - George Bush Intercontinental/Houston (Houston, TX)

Nearest airport to site of activity IAH - George Bush Intercontinental/Houston (Houston, TX)

Airport/bus/train pickup provided No

General arrival instructions Please communicate your arrival information at least 2 weeks before your arrival into
the US, to your agency or submit it in your AAG participant portal.

Before planning to arrive to Galveston make sure you book your airport transportation
in advance, otherwise you will have to pay between $150 - $200 for a taxi upon arrival
at the airport. The following website will provide the various options on how to arrange
airport transfer and please book one prior to arrival.

Galveston Limousine Shuttle Services has routine shuttles daily. Check the website for
their schedule and cost:

https://galvestonlimo.com/airport-shuttle/

Additional transportation options include:


Republic Limo- http://www.republiclimo.com/index.php - Reservation in advance is
required minimum of 32 hr. When booking they need to ask for the Senior Military Rate
to receive a $10 discount (they included AAG on their discount program).

Galveston Express:
http://galvestonexpress.com/ - minimum of 24 hr reservation required. Rates
information available on the website. The shuttle is working Friday- Sunday and every
other Monday and Thursday.

If you arrive late at night and none of the transportation options are available to you at
that time, you will need to make arrangements to stay at the nearby hotel/motel until
the next day.

Nearby Bush Houston Airport - approx $89/night:


Airway Inn
2221 Greens Road
Houston, TX 77032
(281) 443-9922
https://www.usamotels.top/airway-inn-houston/

Motel in Galveston:
Quality Inn and Suites - Beachfront
5924 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77551
www.qualityinngalveston.com
409-740-1088

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AAG will send more details regarding orientation and further company specific
instructions closer to arrival. Company does not provide transportation to or from work.
Participants should be able to walk or bike to/from work.

Should Exchange Visitors contact Host Entity before Yes


arrival

Upon arrival, Exchange Visitors should report Host Company Assisted Housing

Phone number 409-740-8640

Preferred arrival days Monday - Friday

Preferred arrival times 8am - 5pm

Section 6

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Social Security Information

Address of the nearest social security office 2835 GULF FRWY SOUTH
League City, TX 77573

Distance of SSO from SOA 24.2 miles

Will Host Entity provide transportation to the nearest No


Social Security office

Will Host Entity help Exchange Visitors make copies of Yes


the necessary documents

Other Social Security assistance provided AAG Outreach Coordinator will provide instructions to how to go to the office upon
arrival

Section 7

POTENTIAL CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

Cultural events will be provided by the AAG Outreach Coordinator

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