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King Real Estate Old Orchard Beach Inn - Portland, Maine

Front desk

$16.5 per hour
Rate per hour
$16.5
Tips
No
Average hours per week
40
Accommodation per week
$125 per week
Estimated weekly wages
$525.00
Minimum hours per week
35 h
Maximum hours per week
40 h
Hours last season
40 h
Overtime policy
Yes, paid after 40 hours
Bonus
No
Job benefits
None
Drug test
No
Must be 21+
No
Uniform required
Yes
Uniform policy
T-shirt with logo, khaki pants and toe shoes.
Uniform cost
$10.00
Dress code
No
Details

Spend Your Summer on Maine’s Most Beloved Beach

Imagine finishing your shift and walking two minutes to a seven-mile stretch of golden sand, with the Atlantic breeze in your hair and the sound of the Palace Playland amusement park in the background. That’s everyday life when you join King Real Estate Old Orchard Beach Inn as a Front Desk Agent for the Work & Travel USA program.

Old Orchard Beach is one of New England’s classic summer resort towns – a lively, welcoming place packed with international students, beach bonfires, live music, lobster shacks and a legendary pier. It’s the kind of place where a summer job turns into the story you tell for the next ten years.

What You’ll Be Doing

As the first face guests see, you’ll be the heart of the inn’s hospitality experience. Your daily responsibilities will include:

  • Welcoming guests at check-in and processing check-outs efficiently and warmly
  • Answering phone calls, emails and walk-in inquiries about rooms, rates and availability
  • Managing reservations in the property management system and handling payments
  • Recommending local beaches, restaurants, attractions and events to curious travelers
  • Coordinating with housekeeping and maintenance to keep guest rooms in top shape
  • Resolving guest questions and requests with a calm, friendly, solution-focused attitude
  • Keeping the lobby and front desk area tidy, organized and inviting

Position Details

  • Employer: King Real Estate Old Orchard Beach Inn
  • Position: Front Desk Agent
  • Location: Old Orchard Beach, Maine
  • Pay: $16.50 per hour
  • Hours: 40 hours per week (tips not applicable)
  • Season: Summer to Fall

Why You’ll Love This Job

With a solid $16.50 per hour and a guaranteed 40-hour work week, this is one of the most stable and rewarding roles in the program. Front desk experience looks fantastic on a CV – you’ll build real skills in customer service, communication, problem-solving and hospitality software, all while speaking English every single day with American and international guests.

Because the season runs from summer into fall, you’ll also get to experience Maine’s spectacular autumn – think crisp air, fiery foliage and quieter beaches – something most summer participants never see.

Life in Old Orchard Beach

Your free time will be anything but boring. Swim and sunbathe on the beach, ride the roller coaster at Palace Playland, watch fireworks over the pier on Thursday nights, try fried dough and fresh lobster rolls, and join the huge community of international students who make OOB their summer home. Portland, Maine’s foodie capital, is a short train or bus ride away, and Boston is easily reachable for weekend trips.

What We’re Looking For

  • University students aged 18–25 eligible for the Work & Travel USA program
  • Good conversational English – you’ll be talking with guests all day
  • A friendly, positive personality and a genuine desire to help people
  • Reliability, punctuality and a professional appearance
  • Basic computer skills; previous hospitality or customer service experience is a plus (but not required)
  • Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays as scheduled

Ready to trade lecture halls for ocean views? Apply now for the Front Desk Agent position at King Real Estate Old Orchard Beach Inn and make this the summer you’ll never forget.

About Maine

Maine is famous for its rocky coast, lobster, Acadia National Park and island lodges. Students often work in coastal resorts, restaurants and wilderness lodges in one of the most beautiful corners of New England.

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King Real Estate Old Orchard Beach Inn - Portland, Maine
$16.5 per hour
Maine, Old Orchard Beach
Accommodation
$125 per week
Tips
No