About the employer
Quality Inn and Suites Ocean City Fenwick is a hotel in Ocean City, Maryland, operated by Esham Family LTD Partnership. Ocean City is a beautiful coastal town with over 10 miles of beaches and a three-mile boardwalk that draws visitors from all along the East Coast.
As a seasonal student you'll work in a busy hotel environment alongside other students and local staff — a good way to practise your English and gain hospitality experience. In your free time there's the beach, the boardwalk and the many events the town hosts each summer, including some for J-1 students. Baltimore and Washington, D.C. are about 150 miles away, and New York City around 230 miles.
The job as Houskeeper
What you'll do
- Sanitize bathrooms
- Make beds
- Clean windows
- Vacuum
- Perform other general cleaning duties
What is required
Pay and hours
Housing
Housing is not provided by the employer – you arrange your own through local resources such as Summer Semester Apartments, EPoint, All Friends and Let's Go, and should start right after hire, as Ocean City housing fills quickly. Housing is usually 1–2 miles from the store; most participants walk or bike, and the Coastal Highway Beach Bus is available. Within walking distance you'll find a food market, shopping mall, bank, restaurants, fitness center and internet cafe.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Why You’ll Love This Job
- Solid $15/hour — a competitive rate that helps you cover your expenses and still save for travel
- Beach location — work and live minutes from the ocean and the boardwalk
- Predictable schedule — daytime shifts leave your evenings free for the beach, bonfires and boardwalk nights
- Practice English every day with guests and coworkers from around the world
- Extended season — Summer to Fall means more weeks of work and more money for your post-program travel
- Huge J-1 community — Ocean City hosts thousands of international students each summer
- Real hospitality experience for your CV, plus teamwork, time management and customer service skills
About Maryland
Maryland blends Chesapeake Bay beaches with the lively boardwalk of Ocean City. Summer jobs cluster around beach resorts, restaurants and seaside attractions just a short trip from Washington D.C.
Ready for Your American Summer?
Sunny days, ocean breeze, new friendships and a paycheck that funds your adventures — Ocean City is calling. Apply now for the Housekeeper position at Quality Inn and Suites Ocean City Fenwick and make this the summer you’ll talk about for years.
