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Housekeeping
Live and Work by the Ocean in Ogunquit, Maine
Imagine finishing your shift and walking straight onto three miles of golden sand, with the Atlantic breeze in your hair and a lobster roll in your hand. That's everyday life when you join the SB Sea View Motel team in Ogunquit, Maine – one of New England's most charming and welcoming beach towns. This Work & Travel USA position is perfect for university students who want a friendly, small-team environment, a genuinely beautiful summer destination, and a paycheck that lets them explore the East Coast.
Your Role as a Housekeeper
As part of the housekeeping team, you'll be the reason guests fall in love with their stay. Your daily responsibilities will include:
- Cleaning and refreshing guest rooms, bathrooms, and common areas to a high standard
- Changing linens, making beds, and restocking towels and amenities
- Vacuuming, dusting, mopping, and keeping hallways and outdoor areas tidy
- Managing laundry, folding linens, and organising supply closets
- Reporting maintenance issues and any lost-and-found items
- Greeting guests with a smile and helping with simple requests
No previous experience is required – full on-site training is provided. What matters most is a positive attitude, attention to detail, and the willingness to work as part of a team.
Pay & Working Conditions
- Hourly rate: $15.10 per hour
- Hours: approximately 38 hours per week, with overtime opportunities during peak season
- Tips: Yes! Guests in Ogunquit are known for tipping housekeepers generously, which can meaningfully boost your weekly earnings
- Season: Summer through Fall – stay for the warm beach months and the spectacular New England autumn
- Business type: Small motel housekeeping department – a close-knit, supportive team rather than a huge impersonal resort
Why Ogunquit?
Ogunquit (which means "beautiful place by the sea" in the Abenaki language) lives up to its name. You'll be within walking or biking distance of:
- Ogunquit Beach – consistently ranked among the best beaches in the USA
- Marginal Way – a breathtaking cliff-side coastal walk
- Perkins Cove – picture-perfect harbour with boutiques, boat tours and fresh seafood shacks
- A lively summer social scene with festivals, live music, theatre and dozens of restaurants and cafés
Ogunquit is also a fantastic base for weekend travel: Portland, Maine is about an hour away, and Boston is roughly 75 minutes by car – with New York City, Niagara Falls and the White Mountains all within reach for a longer trip.
What We're Looking For
- University student aged 18–25 with valid J-1 Work & Travel sponsorship
- Conversational English – enough to communicate with guests and teammates
- Physically active and comfortable with a hands-on, on-your-feet job
- Reliable, punctual and detail-oriented
- Flexible availability, including weekends and public holidays (peak season is busy!)
- Team player with a friendly, guest-focused attitude
Ready to Apply?
Positions at coastal Maine properties fill quickly, and SB Sea View Motel is a returning favourite among Work & Travel participants. Secure your spot early, pack your swimsuit, and get ready for a summer of ocean sunrises, new international friendships and real American work experience.
Apply now and make this the summer you never stop talking about.
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.