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Front desk

General information

Rate per hour
$16.50
Tips
No
Average hours per week
40 hours
Level of English
Intermediate
Estimated weekly wages
$525.00
Minimum hours per week
35 hours
Maximum hours per week
40 hours
Hours last season
40 hours
Overtime policy
Yes, paid after 40 hours
Bonus
No
Job benefits
None
Drug test
No
Must be 21+
No
Uniform required
Yes
Uniform cost
$10.00
Dress code
No
Nearest city
Portland, Maine
Distance
Less than 10 miles away
Second job
No, unlikely

Job duties

  • Answering the phone
  • Making reservations
  • Reconciling reservations
  • Updating inventory
  • Cancelling reservations
  • Taking payments
  • Keeping lobby clean
  • Making coffee

Housing

Housing
$125.00 per week
People per unit
4
Own housing allowed
Yes
Utilities
No
Housing deposit
$100.00
Deposit refundable
Yes
Deposit conditions
If there are no damages in the house the deposit is refundable.

Details

Live and Work Steps from the Atlantic Ocean

Imagine finishing your shift, grabbing your flip-flops and walking straight onto seven miles of golden sand. That’s everyday life when you join King Real Estate Seabreeze Suites as a Front Desk Agent in Old Orchard Beach, Maine — one of New England’s most beloved summer resort towns and a classic Work & Travel USA destination.

This is a genuine American hospitality experience: small-town warmth, international co-workers, guests from all over the world and a paycheck that lets you save and explore.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Welcoming guests at check-in and check-out with a friendly, professional smile
  • Answering phone calls, emails and booking enquiries
  • Managing reservations in the property management system
  • Handling payments, deposits and daily cash reports
  • Giving guests insider tips on beaches, restaurants, amusement parks and local events
  • Coordinating with housekeeping and maintenance to keep rooms guest-ready
  • Solving small problems quickly so every guest leaves happy

What You Get

  • Competitive $16.50/hour with a guaranteed 40-hour schedule
  • Real customer service and front office experience for your CV
  • Daily English practice with American and international guests
  • A safe, friendly, walkable beach town with a big student community
  • Employer experienced in hosting Work & Travel USA participants

What We’re Looking For

  • University students aged 18–25 with a valid J-1 Work & Travel visa
  • Good conversational English — you’ll be the first person guests meet
  • A positive, service-minded attitude and a genuine smile
  • Reliability, punctuality and attention to detail
  • Willingness to work weekends, evenings and holidays (that’s when the beach is busiest!)
  • Basic computer skills; previous hotel or customer service experience is a plus but not required

Ready for Your Best Summer Yet?

Front desk roles in prime beach locations fill up fast. Apply today and spend your summer — and fall — on the coast of Maine.

Why choose King Real Estate Seabreeze Suites

Why Old Orchard Beach?

Old Orchard Beach is a postcard-perfect seaside town famous for its historic Palace Playland amusement park, the iconic OOB Pier, weekly summer fireworks, live music and endless lobster rolls. You’re about 20 minutes from the city of Portland, under 2 hours from Boston, and within easy reach of New York City for your post-program travel month. Staying into the fall means you’ll also catch the beginning of New England’s legendary autumn colors.

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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$16.50 per hour
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Accommodation
$125.00 per week
Tips
No