About the employer
King Real Estate Old Orchard Beach Inn is part of King Real Estate and sits in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, a coastal town on the Atlantic Ocean and a popular summer beach destination. The downtown is full of tourist-oriented shops and eateries, and the long beach is lined with motels and bed and breakfasts. The Seabreeze Motel is very near the town center, a short walk from the amusements and attractions.
This employer has been hosting exchange students for over 10 years and always tries to help everyone have a positive experience. During the season there are pizza lunches at least twice a month, plus an end-of-season appreciation party with a lobster bake for everyone.
The job as Front desk
What you'll do
- Provide great customer service
- Answering the phone
- Making reservations
- Reconciling reservations
- Updating inventory
- Cancel reservations
- Taking payments
- Keep lobby clean
- Make coffee
What is required
Pay and hours
Housing
The employer guarantees housing for all hired participants, mostly in an apartment building. The apartments are fully equipped, with free unlocked Wi-Fi, and all bedding and linens are provided. There is no lease agreement, and you are welcome to use the hotel phones. You may also choose to find your own place.
Location: Portland AvenueOld Orchard Beach, Maine
Why Old Orchard Beach?
Old Orchard Beach is one of New England’s most iconic summer destinations — 7 miles of sandy beach, a historic wooden pier, Palace Playland amusement park, arcades, live music and fireworks nights all summer long. The town fills with international students every season, so you’ll find a ready-made community of friends from Bulgaria, Europe and beyond.
You’re also just 20 minutes from Portland, Maine’s coolest city, famous for its food scene, breweries, lighthouses and island ferries. Boston is a short bus ride away for weekend adventures.
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.
