Cape Cod (Hyannis & Truro) & Martha’s Vineyard Summer Hostels
HI USA has a long history of operating summer hostels in the Cape Cod area. These hostels provide great guest engagement opportunities and are a mixture of in-town and rural locations.
We are currently accepting applications for Seasonal Hostel Assistants at all three properties. The hostel assistant provides general assistance around the hostel by covering the front desk, performing housekeeping duties, and assisting with the maintenance of the facility and grounds. The Hostel Manager and Hostel Assistant(s) for each location live on property with shared facilities. Training will be provided but applicants must bring a passion for working with the public, serving guests and an appreciation for travel and the HI USA mission. Knowledge of the Cape and surrounding areas a plus.
Hourly pay range $15 - $16, includes on-site housing.
Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Applicants must be available to work the FULL SEASON to be considered.
Responsibilities:
Skills/Qualifications:
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands and arms. The employee is frequently to stand, walk, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
ABOUT HI USA
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. For over 80 years, HI USA has provided a network of affordable hostels to facilitate interaction among people from diverse backgrounds, from across the country and around the world. At HI USA, our core values of COMMUNITY, RESPECT, INTEGRITY and RELATIONSHIPS are our compass, guiding how we work together to build a better world; and these core values unite us in our mission to help all, especially the young, gain a greater understanding of the world and its people through hostelling.
Read Full Description