Job Description
Join Our Team as a Seasonal Housekeeping Associate at Hyannis Hostel
HI USA is a nonprofit organization founded on an enduring belief in the power of travel to foster a deeper understanding of people, places, and the world around us. For over 80 years, HI USA has provided a network of affordable hostels that bring together travelers from diverse backgrounds across the country and around the world.
We are currently accepting applications for Seasonal Housekeeping Associates at our Hyannis hostel.
Please note: Housing is not provided for this role.
Position Details
- Pay: $21.00–$25.00/hour
- Type: Seasonal, Full-Time
- Schedule: 32-40 hours per week
- Availability: Must be available to work weekends and holidays as needed
- Season Duration: Immediate opening through the end of September
- Housing: Not provided
About the Role
As a Housekeeping Associate, you will help create a clean, welcoming, and comfortable environment for guests from around the world. This role involves a variety of housekeeping and operational support tasks that directly contribute to a positive guest experience.
Training will be provided, but applicants should bring a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and an appreciation for hospitality, travel, and HI USA’s mission.
Key Responsibilities
- Clean and prepare guest rooms, dorms, bathrooms, and common areas according to hostel standards
- Mop, vacuum, sweep, and maintain hostel floors and grounds daily
- Perform laundry tasks including washing, folding, sorting, and restocking linens and towels
- Clean and disinfect bathrooms and restock toiletries
- Wash kitchen dishes and utensils as needed
- Dust surfaces, wipe down common areas, and clean windows
- Empty trash and recycling bins daily
- Report broken items, safety concerns, or maintenance issues to management
- Assist with inventory and supply organization
- Support light maintenance, kitchen upkeep, and groundskeeping tasks as needed
Skills & Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Previous housekeeping, hostel, hotel, or hospitality experience preferred
- Customer service experience is a plus
- Must be reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable performing physically active work, including lifting and moving items up to 50 lbs
- Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as operational needs require
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
- Regularly requires standing, walking, bending, and lifting
- Must be able to lift/move up to 50 lbs
- Moderate noise level typical of hostel settings
- Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities
Join us in helping guests from around the world feel at home in Hyannis.