Windward House Bed and Breakfast

Live the New England Dream in Camden, Maine

Imagine waking up in a postcard: white sailboats bobbing in a blue harbor, forested mountains rolling straight down to the sea, and lobster shacks on every corner. That’s Camden, Maine — often called the most beautiful coastal town in New England — and it could be your home this summer.

Windward House Bed and Breakfast, a historic and beloved inn just steps from Camden’s charming main street and waterfront, is looking for energetic international students to join its small, friendly team as Housekeeper / Server.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Preparing and refreshing guest rooms: making beds, changing linens, dusting, vacuuming and restocking amenities
• Cleaning and maintaining bathrooms and common areas to a high standard
• Handling laundry — washing, drying, folding and organizing linens and towels
• Setting tables and serving the inn’s famous homemade breakfast to guests
• Clearing tables, resetting the dining room and helping with light kitchen clean-up
• Greeting guests warmly, answering simple questions and sharing local tips

Position Details

• Position: Housekeeping / Server
• Employer: Windward House Bed and Breakfast
• Location: Camden, Maine (coastal New England)
• Hourly Rate: $16 per hour
• Tips: Yes — guests at B&Bs are famously generous!
• Hours: Approximately 35 hours per week
• Season: Summer to Fall

Why This Job Rocks

Great earnings, better memories. At $16 per hour plus tips, you’ll build up real savings while working in a boutique setting rather than a huge, impersonal hotel. Small team = more responsibility, faster English improvement and genuine friendships with your American hosts and guests.

Mornings that end early. Housekeeping and breakfast shifts typically wrap up in the afternoon, which means your days are free for hiking Mount Battie in Camden Hills State Park, kayaking the harbor, sailing on a classic windjammer schooner, or road-tripping to Acadia National Park.

Stay into the fall. Maine in September and October means fewer crowds, warm days and the world-famous New England autumn foliage — a spectacular way to end your Work & Travel USA summer.

What We’re Looking For

• University students aged 18–25 on a J-1 Work & Travel visa
• Conversational English — you’ll be talking with guests daily
• A friendly, guest-focused attitude and a big smile
• Attention to detail and pride in doing a job properly
• Reliability, punctuality and comfort with early morning starts
• Ability to work on your feet and handle light physical tasks
• Previous housekeeping or serving experience is a plus, but training is provided

Ready to Set Sail?

Positions at small, high-quality New England inns like Windward House fill up fast. If you want a summer of ocean views, mountain hikes, lobster rolls and unforgettable American hospitality, apply now and start your Work & Travel USA adventure in Camden, Maine.