Housekeeping Associate | Part Time | Saturday & Sundays

Join Our Team as a Housekeeping Associate at HI Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel

HI USA is looking for a Housekeeping Associate to help keep our iconic Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel clean, welcoming, and guest-ready. This unique oceanfront property features 59 beds across four buildings and serves approximately 13,500 educational and recreational travelers annually.

If you're someone who enjoys working independently in a peaceful coastal setting and takes pride in creating a clean, comfortable environment for travelers, this could be the perfect fit.

This position does not provide accommodation. 

Position Details
Type: Part-time, 14 hours/week, Saturday and Sunday 
Benefits: Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Leave (new hire waiting periods apply)

Perks

• On-the-job training

• Opportunities for growth within HI USA

• Friendly and inclusive work environment

• Free stays at other HI USA hostels (subject to availability)

• Discounts on hundreds of brands

Role Objectives & Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain four hostel buildings, including daily tasks and periodic deep cleaning

• Process, wash, fold, and stock laundry

• Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of hostel grounds and gardens

• Perform routine hot tub maintenance

• Restock supplies and maintain housekeeping inventory

• Provide on-call assistance in emergencies while on the hostel premises

• Support hostel safety and security for guests and their belongings

• Represent HI USA, California State Parks, and the US Coast Guard positively to guests, callers, and the general public

• Assist with light building maintenance and other duties as assigned by the Hostel Manager or Director of Hostel Operations

Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in housekeeping or hospitality preferred

• Customer service experience and comfort working with the public

• Ability to work independently and stay organized without direct supervision

• Flexible schedule, including availability for weekends and holidays

• Basic computer skills a plus

• First Aid and CPR certification preferred

• Previous hostelling experience a plus

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Reliable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and arms, talk, and hear

• Occasionally required to climb or balance

• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds

• Visual requirements include close and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

• Noise level is typically moderate

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

We Make a Difference
At HI USA, we celebrate diversity and welcome individuals of all backgrounds. As a nonprofit organization, we help people, especially the young, travel on a budget to foster a greater understanding of the world and its people. If you're passionate about hospitality and want to make a meaningful impact in a one-of-a-kind coastal setting, apply today to join our team as a Housekeeping Associate at HI Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel.