King Real Estate Grand Beach Inn

Welcome Guests to the Heart of Old Orchard Beach

Imagine starting your shift with the sound of ocean waves and the smell of salt air drifting through the lobby doors. At King Real Estate Grand Beach Inn, you’ll be the first friendly face guests see when they arrive in one of New England’s most beloved beach towns. This is your chance to build real hospitality experience in the United States while living just moments from seven miles of golden Atlantic coastline.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Front Desk Agent, you’ll be the go-to person for every guest who walks through our doors. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Welcoming guests warmly, handling check-ins and check-outs efficiently
• Answering phone calls, emails, and booking inquiries with a positive attitude
• Managing reservations, room assignments, and payments in our hotel system
• Sharing insider tips about the best local beaches, restaurants, and attractions
• Resolving guest questions and requests quickly and professionally
• Coordinating with housekeeping and maintenance teams to keep everything running smoothly
• Keeping the lobby and front desk area tidy, organized, and welcoming

Why Old Orchard Beach?

Old Orchard Beach, Maine is a classic American summer destination and a favorite among Work & Travel students. The town comes alive from June through September with a historic wooden pier, the Palace Playland amusement park, free beachfront concerts, weekly fireworks, and an incredible international community of seasonal workers. On your days off you can swim in the Atlantic, explore nearby Portland (just 25 minutes away), take a day trip to Boston, or hike in Acadia National Park. It’s compact, walkable, and famously welcoming to J-1 students — you’ll make friends from all over the world.

The Details

• Position: Front Desk Agent
• Employer: King Real Estate Grand Beach Inn
• Location: Old Orchard Beach, Maine
• Pay: $17.50 per hour
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Season: Summer through Fall
• Tips: Not applicable for this role

What Makes This Job Great

At $17.50 per hour with a guaranteed 40-hour schedule, this is one of the stronger-paying front desk placements in the Work & Travel USA program. You’ll work indoors in a comfortable, air-conditioned environment, gain hands-on experience with hotel management software, and dramatically improve your English through daily conversation with American and international guests. Front desk experience looks excellent on a CV — it demonstrates communication skills, problem-solving, and professionalism that employers value in any industry.

Who We’re Looking For

• University students aged 18–25 enrolled in the Work & Travel USA program
• Good conversational English — you’ll be talking with guests all day
• A friendly, outgoing personality and genuine desire to help people
• Reliability, punctuality, and a professional appearance
• Comfort with basic computer systems (training provided)
• Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Availability from summer into the fall season

Ready to Apply?

Front desk positions in Maine’s beach towns fill up fast — especially ones offering $17.50/hour. If you’re looking for a summer that combines professional experience, ocean sunsets, and lifelong friendships, this is the placement for you. Apply today and start your American summer story at Grand Beach Inn!