Harrison Group Oceanic Motel

Your American Summer Starts on the Boardwalk

Imagine finishing your shift and walking five minutes to golden sand, crashing Atlantic waves and one of the most famous boardwalks in the United States. That’s everyday life when you join the Harrison Group Oceanic Motel in Ocean City, Maryland as a Housekeeper on the Work & Travel USA program.

Harrison Group is one of Ocean City’s most respected hospitality companies, operating a family of hotels along the coast for decades. They know exactly how to welcome international students, and every summer their properties become home to young people from all over the world.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Cleaning and preparing guest rooms to hotel standards – making beds, changing linens and refreshing towels
• Vacuuming, dusting, mopping and sanitizing bathrooms and living areas
• Restocking amenities, toiletries and in-room supplies
• Reporting maintenance issues and lost-and-found items to your supervisor
• Keeping hallways, storage areas and housekeeping carts organized
• Greeting guests with a friendly smile and helping with simple requests

Why Ocean City, Maryland?

Ocean City is a legendary East Coast summer town: 10 miles of free public beach, a 3-mile wooden boardwalk packed with arcades, amusement rides, pizza slices and Thrasher’s fries, plus a huge international student community. Thousands of Work & Travel participants spend their summer here every year, so you’ll never be short of friends, beach volleyball games or bonfire nights.

Weekend trips are easy too – Washington D.C., Baltimore and Philadelphia are all within a few hours, and New York City is a popular end-of-summer adventure.

Pay & Benefits

• $15.00 per hour – a strong rate for the region
• Tips included – guests regularly leave cash tips for housekeepers, boosting your weekly income
• 35 hours per week guaranteed, with the possibility of extra hours during peak season
• Long season from summer through fall – more weeks means more savings
• Employer experienced with J-1 students and international teams
• Walkable location – no car needed

What We’re Looking For

• University students aged 18–25 on a valid J-1 Work & Travel visa
• Conversational English – enough to understand instructions and greet guests
• Reliable, punctual and detail-oriented
• Physically comfortable with an active role: standing, bending and lifting throughout the shift
• Positive attitude and willingness to work weekends and holidays (the busiest and best-paying days!)
• Team player who enjoys meeting people from different cultures

Ready to Apply?

Housekeeping positions in Ocean City fill up fast – they’re one of the most reliable ways to earn, save and still have your evenings free for the beach. Secure your spot at Harrison Group Oceanic Motel and make this the summer you’ll talk about for years.