Intro

The Desert of Maine is an iconic destination located in Freeport, Maine going through a multi-year total revitalization. After three incredible seasons that included opening our new mini golf course, new exhibits across our property, new cabins and glamping tents in our campground, and an overhaul of our operations, we are heading into our fourth major season with ambitious plans to build on this momentum! We’ll have more new accommodations in the campground and more offerings for visitors. We are seeking a team of experienced housekeeping staff who can commit to our entire season, from May through October to help us deliver a world-class experience for our campground guests.

Our housekeeping staff will carry out daily cabin and glamping tent turnovers and bath house cleaning for our beautiful campground. We put a lot of thought into the details of each accommodation so that guests can truly relax and feel taken care of. Our housekeeping team is integral to maintaining a high standard that wows our guests and keeps them coming back each season. The role consists of a daily morning and afternoon cleaning of our bath house to ensure it is gleaming, a clean of our new spa (new for 2025), as well as a daily turnover of our cabins (15 total), glamping tents (7 total), geodesic domes (9 total, coming in 2025), after guests check out and before next guests arrive.

The Role

Reporting to the Director of Operations, our Housekeeping Staff are responsible for ensuring that our cabins, tents, domes, bath house, and spa are clean, operational, and sanitary for our guests. Housekeeping staff work on teams each day to complete all turnovers and cleaning tasks.

• Scrub sinks, showers, and toilets in cabins, geodesic domes, and bath house
• Change bed linens and towels and gather used linens for laundering
• Clean furniture, floors, windows, mirrors, and counters in cabins, domes, glamping tents, spa, and bath house
• Collect trash and recycling from cabins, domes, glamping tents, and bath house and dispose of it in dumpsters
• Replace small items that show signs of wear or lose function, such as mugs, rugs, trash cans, soap dispensers, etc
• Replace soap, paper towels and toilet paper, coffee and tea, and other supplies as needed in cabins, domes, glamping tents, spa, and bath house
• Report any issues found in cabins, domes, glamping tents, spa, or bath house that affect the function or appearance of appliances, furniture, and fixtures to the maintenance team
• Check and update housekeeping software and task management software on a personal smartphone
• Keep all public spaces neat and tidy

Qualifications

• Experience in residential or commercial cleaning is strongly preferred (6 months at least)
• Strong attention to detail, reliable, and excellent time management skills
• Experience working both independently and in a team environment
• Great customer service, communication, and a self-motivated attitude
• Strong knowledge of cleaning products and best practices
• A long history of over-achievement and consistent personal growth throughout your entire school and work history
• A burning desire to make an impact at a mission-driven organization
• Reliable transportation required

Other Information

This is a full time position from May through October, with required weekend shifts throughout the season. Part time work can also be negotiated. Shifts start at either 8:00AM or 9:00AM and end when all units are turned over and all common spaces are cleaned which can be anywhere from 12:00PM to 4:00PM depending on how many turnovers we have on a particular day. We are seeking individuals who can commit to a set weekly schedule. The hourly rate will range between $18-21 per hour plus daily guest tips. As part of the housekeeping team, we need someone who can operate a small golf cart EV, lift at least 30 lbs, and perform tasks which involve reaching, bending, stretching, and walking across parts of the property, and climbing a small step ladder. Housekeeping staff work primarily in the campground where guests are present, therefore staff in this role are expected to interact with the public in a professional manner, answer questions, or direct visitors to helpful resources.

The Desert of Maine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes and hiring practices are inclusive, fair, and merit-based. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.