Overview
We are currently hiring for the Winter 2024 season!
Perfect role for those who crave a life filled with experiences and human interaction. You don't need to be an extrovert to work here but a rock-solid work ethic, empathy, communication skills, self-direction, an eye for detail, and some flexibility are critical.
Key Responsibilities
Reception - answering phones, managing reservations, welcoming & assisting guests, maintaining safety & comfort of the hostel.
Lodge & Property Keeping - turning over guest rooms, cleaning all common areas of the hostel, laundry, deep cleaning as needed, shoveling/snowblowing in winter, garden maintenance in summer.
Breakfast & Bar Service - preparing simple recipes for our daily continental breakfast, maintaining kitchen inventory, very basic bar service during the afternoon/evening shift, setting out & maintaining breakfast during the morning shift.
Shuttling - we operate a hiker shuttle (in summer/fall) for thru-hikers and other guests looking to explore the area efficiently. You are not required to have any specific licensure other than a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and the understanding that we have a zero-tolerance policy for anything that would put a guest at risk in our care. Most trips will be a few miles to the trailhead locally, but you may be required to do longer trips when needed.
Additional Details
For this role, we are currently looking for part-time staff for weekdays (preferably Monday/Tuesday, but reach out either way!).
For part-time, we could use help with both AM and PM shifts but are somewhat flexible with exact hours. Here are some example shifts: Morning: 6:30am - 10:30am, 6:30am - 2:30pm, Evening: 2:00pm - 10pm, 5-10pm.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Housing: May be available for subsidized rate
To apply, please email your resume, cover letter, and references to careers@hostelofmaine.com.