Front desk
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
The Details
- Position: Front Desk Agent
- Employer: King Real Estate Seabreeze Suites
- Location: Old Orchard Beach, Maine
- Pay: $16.50 per hour
- Hours: 40 hours per week (overtime possible in peak season)
- Season: Summer to Fall
- Tips: No tips — but a strong, reliable hourly wage
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.
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.
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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