Porter, Big Meadows Lodge

Delaware North; Luray (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Free shift meal

Employee discounts

Training and development

Job summary

Delaware North is hiring a seasonal Porter for Big Meadows Lodge in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia. You will perform light cleaning duties inside and outside the hotel, supporting a welcoming guest experience.

Benefits include weekly pay, free meals during shifts, employee discounts, and development opportunities. On-site housing options and a path to growth at other Delaware North locations are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of housekeeping experience preferred.
• No experience or diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in employee housing area with cleaning and laundry duties.
• Carry linens, towels, toilet items, and cleaning supplies using wheeled carts.
• Disinfect equipment and supplies, using germicides or steam-operated sterilizers.
• Additional housekeeping duties as needed.
• Report damage, theft, and found articles to supervisors.

Skills

Housekeeping

Teamwork

Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North Parks and Resorts is hiring seasonal Porters to join our team at Big Meadows Lodge in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia. As a Porter, you will be responsible for performing light cleaning duties around the hotel, both inside and out.

The opportunity

Delaware North Parks and Resorts is hiring seasonal Porters to join our team at Big Meadows Lodge in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia. As a Porter, you will be responsible for performing light cleaning duties around the hotel, both inside and out.

If you want a job at the world’s most storied national parks, hotels, or resorts, feed your sense of wonder while creating memorable experiences for our guests;

Pay

$16.00 - $16.00 / hour

Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer.

What We Offer

• Weekly pay
• Free shift meal for local team members, or free daily meals available for team members in employee housing
• Employee discounts - 30% off most items
• Training and development with opportunities for internal mobility and growth, including the chance to work at our other locations nationwide

Note: Additional benefits, including insurance and vacation, are available for eligible year-round positions at other Delaware North properties

Life in Shenandoah National Park

Looking for a new adventure? Be part of a tight-knit team fortunate enough to live and work in the natural wonder of Shenandoah National Park. With a great work/life balance, you can spend your time off exploring the over 500 miles of hiking trails.

• Low-cost, recently updated dormitory housing available for $100/ week, including utilities and wi-fi, and free daily meals available for individuals who reside 50-plus miles from their worksite
• Free rides to Luray for team members living in employee housing
• Shared fire pit area for use in the dorm area
• Meet guests and fellow team members from around the globe
• Tons of outdoor activities, including camping, rock climbing, rappelling, cycling, fishing, and horseback riding

What will you do?

• Assist in employee housing area with cleaning and laundry duties
• Carry linens, towels, toilet items, and cleaning supplies using wheeled carts
• Disinfect equipment and supplies, using germicides or steam-operated sterilizers
• Additional housekeeping duties as needed
• Report damage, theft, and found articles to supervisors

More About You

• Minimum of 6 months of experience in housekeeping preferred
• No experience or diploma required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and in variable temperatures such as rain and high heat
• Ability to stand, bend, lift, and other ranges of motion for an extended time

Shift details

• Days
• Evenings
• Holidays
• Weekends

Who We Are

Shenandoah National Park offers over 200,000 acres of protected lands with lots to explore including cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas, and quiet wooded hollows. It’s a great place to hike, camp, bike, fish, take photographs or go canoeing. We offer on-site housing and a free meal during every shift.

Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.

Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.

Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us!

Delaware North, along with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, showcasing job opportunities and considering applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.