Summer break means different things to different people. But if you’re looking for a job that pays well, keeps you active, and actually teaches you something, JK Moving is worth a serious look. Summer is our busiest season, and that means we’re actively looking for college students to join our team.
Here’s why it’s worth it.
1. Experience business from the ground up – literally
JK Moving was founded by Chuck Kuhn when he was just 16 years old. He built the company himself, starting by loading and unloading trucks, and grew it into the largest privately held moving company in the country. That origin story isn’t just a fun fact, it shapes the culture. When you work at JK, you’re surrounded by people who take pride in their craft and understand that showing up and delivering on a promise is the foundation of everything. If you want hands-on experience with a customer-first business, this is it. You can also hear directly from Parker Barrett, a former JK summer intern, about what the experience was like for him.
2. Build real relationships
There’s something about working side by side in the heat of the summer, helping families through one of the most stressful days of their lives that creates bonds you don’t get from most jobs. At JK, you’ll work alongside seasoned moving professionals and fellow collegiate crew members, and by the end of the summer, many of those people feel like family. It’s the kind of camaraderie that’s genuinely hard to find elsewhere.
3. Stay active all summer
No cubicle. No screen. No sitting. Working at JK keeps you on your feet, moving, lifting, and engaged from the moment you arrive on a job. If you’re an athlete in the off-season, this is a natural fit. If you’re just someone who prefers being active over being sedentary, you’ll appreciate how different this feels from a typical summer job. It’s physical work, and that’s a feature, not a drawback.
4. Work a schedule that fits your summer
Summer is your time, and we get that. JK offers flexible scheduling options (full-time, part-time, and weekends-only) so you can work around travel plans, family commitments, or other jobs. And if your goal is to maximize your earnings before the fall semester, overtime opportunities are available too. Visit our Careers page to explore current openings and find the schedule that works for you.
5. Learn skills that will actually serve you later
At some point, you’re going to move. Maybe it’s into your first apartment after graduation. Maybe it’s across the country for a new job. When that day comes, you’ll be ahead of almost everyone around you, because you’ll know how to plan a move, how to pack properly, how to protect what matters, and what to look for in a moving company. That’s knowledge most people wish they had.
Hear from students who’ve been there
Still on the fence? Check out this video featuring former JK Collegiate Crew Members sharing what the experience was actually like, in their own words.
Ready to make your summer count? Visit our Careers page to learn more and apply online!