About the employer
ExplorUS Crater Lake is a hospitality operation at Crater Lake, Oregon, offering positions such as dishwasher, busser, prep cook, host, retail associate, housekeeping crew, porter and dorm custodian. Housing is guaranteed by the employer and all participants are required to live in it. The nearest major city, Medford, is over 50 miles away and a second job here is unlikely, so this is a good fit if you prefer a quiet natural setting over city life.
The job as Porter
What you'll do
- Assist with organizing and prioritizing service requests and general maintenance tasks
- Ensure that grounds are always neat and well maintained, handling mowers, trimmers and other appliances in a safe and effective manner
- Maintain customer service standards, responding to all requests/complaints to minimize/solve problems in a timely and safe manner
- Regularly inspect the business grounds and buildings to identify maintenance needs
- Train and promote safe work practices according to company and industry standards
- Ensure that recycling efforts are consistent, on-time and handled according to the company's environmental processes
- Ensure that all public areas, specifically the restrooms, are always properly sanitized and cleaned while maintaining adequate stocking levels of required supplies
- Actively participate in creating a positive work environment promoting teamwork
What is required
Pay and hours
Housing
Housing is employer-provided and mandatory: three dormitory-style buildings at 1 Mazama Dormitory Drive, Crater Lake, OR 97604, with about 4 people per room and shared bathrooms. Each room has a bed frame, mattress and wardrobe, plus common areas with TVs, microwaves, washers/dryers, air conditioning, gyms and recreation centers, limited shared kitchens, WiFi and a landline. You're assigned the building closest to your work location.
Location: Crater Lake, Oregon
Why Crater Lake, Oregon?
Crater Lake National Park is Oregon’s only national park and one of the most photographed places in the Pacific Northwest. On your days off you can hike the Garfield Peak Trail, cycle the 33-mile Rim Drive, swim at Cleetwood Cove, stargaze under some of the darkest skies in the country, or take a boat tour to Wizard Island. Weekend trips can take you to Bend, Ashland, the Oregon coast, Portland or even northern California.
You’ll also be part of a genuinely international crew – students from Bulgaria, Europe, Asia and South America all living and working together in one of the most beautiful staff communities in the USA.
About Oregon
Oregon pairs a rugged Pacific coastline with forests, mountains and Crater Lake. Students work in coastal and mountain resorts, lodges and restaurants in a green, outdoorsy state.
Ready to Apply?
Positions at Crater Lake fill up fast every season because nature-based placements are the most requested in the entire Work & Travel USA program. Apply early, secure your spot, and spend your summer in a place you’ll be telling stories about for the rest of your life.
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