Guest Services Associate | Part Time

American Youth Hostels; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free stays at HI USA hostels

Discounts on brands

Growth opportunities

Friendly work environment

Job summary

HI Boston Hostel in Boston, MA, is hiring a Part Time Guest Services Associate. You will welcome guests, handle check-ins, and promote HI memberships while maintaining a friendly, efficient reception.

The role requires strong communication, cash handling, and the ability to work evenings and weekends. Join a diverse team that supports travelers from around the world and helps them enjoy affordable travel opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Customer service experience preferred; second language a plus.
• Excellent communication and cash handling skills.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Computer literacy with common office software.

Responsibilities

• Welcome, register, orient, and supervise guests, respecting cultural differences.
• Take reservations by phone, email, or online with accuracy.
• Conduct hostel tours and gather guest feedback.
• Follow security and safety procedures for guests, staff, and property.
• Maintain shift reports, logs, and daily paperwork accurately.
• Perform laundry, cleaning, bookkeeping, and other tasks as needed.
• Promote HI memberships and provide information about the hostel and local area.
• Represent HI USA positively to guests, callers, and local officials.
• Provide overnight, on-call assistance in emergencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by hostel management.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Cash handling

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WINXP

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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Guest Services Associate | Part Time

Full Time Boston, MA, US

Join Our Team as a Guest Service Associate at HI Boston Hostel!

Would you love to interact with travelers from all around the world and welcome them to your city? Join Hostelling International USA at our vibrant Boston hostel. We are currently accepting applications for a Guest Service Associates who will play a crucial role in creating a welcoming atmosphere while ensuring the reception desk runs smoothly, efficiently, and in accordance with hostel policy.

Position Details:

Pay: $18.85/ hour

Type: Part Time

Shift: Must have flexible availability to work either AM or PM shifts with weekend availability

Perks:

• Free stays at other HI USA hostels (subject to availability)
• Discounts on hundreds of brands
• Opportunities for growth within HI USA
• Friendly and inclusive work environment

Responsibilities:

• Welcome, register, orient, and supervise guests, providing group orientations mindful of cultural differences and language barriers.
• Take reservations by telephone, e-mail, or online efficiently and accurately.
• Conduct hostel tours and encourage guest feedback.
• Follow procedures to ensure the security and safety of the hostel, property, guests, and employees.
• Maintain all shift reports, logs, and daily paperwork accurately, including records of overnight fees, sales, and rentals.
• Perform laundry, cleaning, bookkeeping, food preparation, and other necessary tasks.
• Promote HI memberships and provide information about the hostel and local area to guests and visitors.
• Uphold the mission of HI USA: "To help all, especially the young, gain a greater understanding of the world and its people, through hostelling."
• Represent HI USA and the hostel positively to guests, callers, and local officials.
• Provide overnight, on-call assistance in emergencies.
• Perform other duties or projects as assigned by hostel management.

Skills/Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Preferred: Customer service experience, hostelling experience, and the ability to speak a second language
• Excellent communication skills and ability to handle cash accurately
• Enjoy working with the public; able to calmly and professionally handle conflicts, guest issues, or emergencies
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and work independently or as part of a team
• Computer literacy (WINXP, MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
• Preferred: First aid and CPR certification (training can be provided)

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to sit, use hands and arms
• Frequently required to stand, walk, talk, and hear
• Occasionally required to climb or balance
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required: close, peripheral, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the 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 through affordable travel opportunities.