Welcome to The Chill Spot!
If you’re interested in applying for summer 2026 employment, you’ve come to the right place. Each summer we hire around 15-20 employees, some full-time and some part-time. We have limited employee housing spots available for certain full-time applicants. Employee housing is typically college-aged/20-something individuals so similar qualities would be a good fit.
Please read through the information below and follow the instructions at the bottom of the page to apply.
About the job:
-Scooping ice cream and making customers smile in a fast-paced work environment
-Working with a team in an energetic and inviting atmosphere
-Running register and general inventory management
-Keeping the shop clean and tidy
-Base pay is $11/hr + tips*
*2025 pay averaged $22-$25/hr
Where:
The Chill Spot Ice Cream Shop
2 locations:
610 Currituck Clubhouse Dr.
Corolla, NC 27927
and
1187 Duck Rd
Duck, NC 27949
When:
We will be opening March 30, 2026 and remaining open until the end of October. Ideal candidates will be available for the majority of this time.
Why:
How many times in life will you be able to live a 5 minute walk to the beach? Working at the Chill Spot is a fun summer job surrounded by great people in an industry that makes people happy.
What do past employees have to say:
“If you have the chance to work at The Chill Spot my only advice is to DO IT!! My summer here was seriously one of the best of my life. It’s an awesome opportunity to both experience a new place, and make lifelong friends!”
-Ashley, Utah
“Working at The Chill Spot and being able to be a part of this community has been a dream. The Chill Spot has brought me life long friends, 2 summers of memories, and a love for the Outer Banks that I’ll have forever. Ryan is also the best boss ever!”
-Nora, New York (now Outer Banks)
“Working at The Chill Spot was such a fun and rewarding experience, truly one of the best summers of my life. I got to experience east coast beach life, work with an amazing staff, and make memories i’ll cherish forever. Ryan is a great boss who genuinely cares which made the job even more sweet!”
-Lucy, Idaho
“Working for the Chill Spot this summer was so much fun! The hustle kept me entertained and working for Ryan is an absolute joy. I learned so much from him this summer and would definitely recommend it to anyone!”
-Madison, North Carolina
"The Chill Spot was one of the most fun and supportive workplaces I've worked at. From the customers, to coworkers, and Ryan, everyone had a great amount of respect which led to such a fun work and housing environment . Plus, the ice cream is great! Definitely an awesome seasonal experience."
-Sophia, virginia
“Working at The Chill Spot for the summer was an experience I’ll never forget. Ryan is a fantastic boss who really cares about the well-being of his employees. I was able to see wild horses, surf before and after work, and made lifelong friends along the way. The job itself is fun and I honestly forgot I was at work most days (the free ice cream is also a perk). If you decide to work for Ryan, you won’t regret it!”
-Sarah, colorado
“My summer working at The Chill Spot was one of the best summers of my life. You can't beat working for an owner that truly cares about his employees -- especially when the job is a blast. The Outer Banks is uniquely remarkable, and on top of loving what it had to offer, I also met lifelong friends from around the globe.”
-Kindra, south dakota
“BEST JOB EVER!! I am so grateful for The Chill Spot, I was nervous when I first started scooping but Ryan and my awesome coworkers were extremely supportive and encouraging!”
-Jeanetta, oklahoma
“Moving to the Outer Banks for the summer was by far one of the best decisions I have made. The environment was awesome and everyone you meet is super cool! Working at the Chill Spot was absolutely awesome!! I couldn't have asked for a better work environment or boss.”
-Riley, virginia
