Housekeeper
Work & Travel USA in Hyannis, Massachusetts – The Heart of Cape Cod
Imagine finishing your shift, grabbing your towel and walking to a sandy beach on Cape Cod, where the Atlantic sparkles until late in the evening. That’s everyday life for students who spend their Work & Travel USA summer in Hyannis, Massachusetts – a legendary New England resort town famous for its harbor, seafood shacks, ferries to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, and the Kennedy family legacy.
Courtyard by Marriott Hyannis is looking for energetic, reliable international students to join its Housekeeping team from summer through fall. Working for one of the world’s most recognized hotel brands means real hospitality experience, a professional reference for your CV, and a team that becomes your American family.
Your Role as a Housekeeper
- Clean and refresh guest rooms: making beds, changing linens, dusting and vacuuming
- Sanitize bathrooms and restock towels, amenities and supplies
- Keep hallways, lobbies and public areas neat and welcoming
- Report maintenance issues and lost & found items to your supervisor
- Organize your housekeeping cart, linens and cleaning stock
- Greet guests with a friendly smile and help with simple requests
Pay & Benefits
- $15.75 per hour – one of the strongest housekeeping rates in New England
- Tips included – guests at Courtyard by Marriott frequently leave tips for great room service
- 40 guaranteed hours per week, with possible overtime during the busy Cape Cod season
- Long season from summer to fall – more weeks of work means more savings and more travel money
- Marriott brand training, uniform and supportive supervisors
- An international team of students from around the world
Why Hyannis?
Hyannis is the main hub of Cape Cod – lively but safe, walkable and packed with summer energy. Spend your days off at Kalmus Beach or Craigville Beach, kayak in the harbor, catch a ferry to Nantucket, try a lobster roll on Main Street, or hop a bus to Boston (about 1.5–2 hours away) for a big-city weekend. Providence, Newport and even New York City are within easy reach for your end-of-summer travels.
What We’re Looking For
- University students aged 18–25 on a valid J-1 Work & Travel USA visa
- Conversational English – enough to understand instructions and greet guests
- Physically active and comfortable standing, walking and lifting during your shift
- Attention to detail, reliability and punctuality
- Positive attitude and willingness to work weekends and holidays
- No previous experience required – full training is provided
Spots for the Cape Cod summer season fill up fast. Apply now and start your American summer story at Courtyard by Marriott Hyannis!
About Massachusetts
Massachusetts offers Cape Cod beaches, historic Boston and island getaways. Popular summer jobs are in coastal resorts, restaurants and hotels in classic New England seaside towns.
Other Housekeeping offers in Massachusetts
Housekeeper @ The Corsair and Cross Rip Oceanfront Resort
Housekeeper @ Newport Hotel Group at Hyannis Harbor Hotel
