Housekeeper
Live the Beach Life While You Work in Ocean City, Maryland
Imagine finishing your shift, grabbing your towel and walking straight onto one of the most famous beaches on the US East Coast. That’s daily life at the Harrison Group Holiday Inn Oceanfront 67th Street, a landmark hotel sitting directly on the sand in Ocean City, Maryland. We’re looking for energetic, reliable international students to join our Housekeeping team for the Summer to Fall season.
About the Position
As a Housekeeper, you are the person who makes a guest’s vacation feel perfect from the moment they open the door. It’s an active, fast-paced role where your work is visible, appreciated and rewarded – guests in Ocean City are known for leaving generous tips for great service.
- Cleaning and refreshing guest rooms, bathrooms and balconies to hotel brand standards
- Changing bed linens, making beds and replacing towels and amenities
- Vacuuming, dusting, mopping and sanitising surfaces
- Restocking your housekeeping cart and managing supplies
- Reporting maintenance issues and lost-and-found items to your supervisor
- Keeping hallways, elevators and public areas tidy
- Greeting guests with a friendly smile and helping with simple requests
Pay & Benefits
- $15.00 per hour
- 35 hours per week guaranteed, with the possibility of extra hours during peak weekends
- Tips included – guests frequently leave cash tips in the rooms, boosting your weekly earnings
- Paid on-the-job training – no previous experience needed
- Work in an oceanfront hotel operated by the respected Harrison Group, one of Ocean City’s largest and most experienced employers of international students
- Meet Work & Travel participants from all over the world and build a truly international network
Why Ocean City, Maryland?
Ocean City is a classic American beach town and a Work & Travel legend. You’ll find 16 kilometres of sandy beach, the famous 3-mile Boardwalk packed with arcades, amusement rides, Thrasher’s fries and Fisher’s popcorn, plus beach volleyball, surfing, bonfires and free summer concerts. Public transport (the coastal bus) runs up and down the island 24/7, so getting to work and to the beach is easy. Washington D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York City are all within reach for weekend trips.
What We’re Looking For
- University students aged 18–25 with a valid J-1 Work & Travel visa
- Basic conversational English
- Strong work ethic, attention to detail and physical stamina (you’ll be on your feet and lifting linens)
- Positive attitude and willingness to work weekends and holidays – that’s when the beach is busiest!
- Reliable, punctual and a great team player
- Availability from summer through to the fall season
Ready to Apply?
Positions at oceanfront hotels in Ocean City fill quickly every season. If you want a summer of hard work, real American hospitality experience, solid earnings and unforgettable beach memories – apply today and start your Work & Travel USA adventure at the Holiday Inn Oceanfront 67th Street.
About Maryland
Maryland blends Chesapeake Bay beaches with the lively boardwalk of Ocean City. Summer jobs cluster around beach resorts, restaurants and seaside attractions just a short trip from Washington D.C.
