Housekeeper
General information
Job duties
- Maintain clean and attractive guest rooms, hallways, and public areas in the hotel
- Service guest rooms daily in accordance with hotel procedures
- Stock cart with room supplies
- Replace bed linens and replenish guest room supplies
- Clean and maintain the appearance of the public areas of the hotel
- Perform deep cleaning of assigned areas
- Set up and maintain complimentary hotel lobby functions including the coffee service and nightly concierge events
- Clean and set up meeting room functions
- Deliver service items to guest rooms upon requests from the front desk
- Drive shuttle van when needed (property specific)
Housing
Details
Work & Travel USA: Housekeeper at Element Bozeman, Montana
Imagine waking up with the Rocky Mountains framing your window, finishing your shift by early afternoon, and spending the rest of the day hiking alpine trails, floating down the Gallatin River or road-tripping to Yellowstone National Park. That’s a normal week when you join Element Bozeman as a Housekeeper on the Work & Travel USA program.
Pay & Schedule
- Hourly rate: $18.00 per hour
- Guaranteed hours: 40 hours per week
- Season: Summer through Fall
- Tips: Not offered – your strong hourly wage is your guaranteed income
- Mostly daytime shifts, leaving your evenings free for adventures
At $18/hour and 40 hours per week, you can expect roughly $720 gross per week – one of the strongest base rates in the Work & Travel program, with no reliance on tips.
What You’ll Gain
- Excellent hourly pay with consistent, guaranteed hours
- Real US hospitality experience for your CV and future career
- Daily English practice with American colleagues and guests
- Free time to explore Yellowstone, Big Sky and Glacier country
- Friendly, supportive management experienced with international students
- An international network of friends and unforgettable memories
Requirements
- Currently enrolled university student, age 18–25
- Valid Work & Travel USA (J-1) programme participation
- Conversational English – enough to understand instructions and greet guests
- Good physical stamina: the role involves standing, bending and lifting
- Attention to detail, reliability and punctuality
- Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team
- Availability for the full Summer-to-Fall season
No previous housekeeping experience is required – full training is provided. What matters most is your energy, reliability and desire to make guests feel at home.
Ready to Apply?
Positions at Element Bozeman fill quickly because of the high hourly rate and the incredible location. Secure your place now and spend your summer earning well in the heart of the American Rockies.
Why choose Element Bozeman
About the Employer
Element Bozeman is a modern, eco-conscious hotel in one of America’s fastest-growing mountain towns. The property is known for its bright, nature-inspired design and a team culture that genuinely welcomes international students. Managers here are used to hosting Work & Travel participants every season, so you’ll be trained, supported and treated as part of the family from day one.
Why Bozeman, Montana?
Bozeman is the ultimate outdoor-lover’s basecamp. Sitting in the Gallatin Valley at 1,460 metres, it’s surrounded by five mountain ranges and sits just 90 minutes from the north entrance of Yellowstone National Park. Add in Big Sky Resort, world-class fly fishing, hot springs, waterfalls and a lively downtown packed with coffee shops, breweries and live music, and you have a summer you’ll be telling stories about for years.
As a university town (home to Montana State University), Bozeman is young, friendly, safe and full of other international students – perfect for making friends from around the world.
About Montana
Montana is big-sky country - Yellowstone, Glacier National Park and endless mountains. Most students work in park lodges, resorts and gateway towns, surrounded by some of America's most dramatic nature.
