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Working at backpacker hostels (sometimes called "youth hostels", though they are generally for all ages) is a great way to work while traveling.
Generally, working at a hostel is a work-exchange position, though some hostel do pay a wage also. Working as a hostel manager can actually pay a good salary: $40,000 to $90,000 (USD) per year is possible at larger hostels.
How to Get a Hostel Job
Here are some steps to finding a hostel job:
- Decide on the location where you would like to work
- Search Google for hostels in that city
- Find for hostels' own websites
- Send e-mail to the hostels inquiring about employment opportunities
- If you don't have previous experience, it may be more difficult to find jobs remotely. In that case, you may want to find a hostel to work at a nearby city for a few months in order to gain experience and a good letter of recommendation.
Remember to do a good job at to use the opportunity to learn as much about the industry as possible. If you can build a reputation as a good employee, working at hostels can open up many fantastic opportunities for traveling around the world.
Available Hostel Jobs
- Surf/yoga camp needs bars staff Nicaragua
Magnific Rock is looking for young travelers to work in the bar and restaurant. this is not a payed position, simple a work for food and board sort... - 37 hours ago
- Estonia - Looking for excellent live-in staff for the summer 2012
Tallinn - Estonia - Hostel positions avail for summer 2012. Seeking only excelent staff. No interested in resumes - just tell us why you wish to... - 39 hours ago
- New hostel in Miami Beach searching for Superstar Staff
Superstar personalities with hotel experience are strongly encouraged to apply for internships, Front Desk and Management positions. Send your... - 45 hours ago
- Volunteers wanted in Montreal.
We are currently renovating an old hostel in Montreal, due to be open in March. There are positions open for volunteers to work a few shifts a... - 3 days ago
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hi, im looking to work in a hostel anywhere in the world i'm a 22 year old from canada looking for a hostel position or any job that can take me abrod e-mail if interested just_sean@hotmail.com
we need a volunteer to work in backpackers ceara hostel in fortaleza, brazil, as recepicionist and give info to the guest
work: 14 hours per week
Jaimecrazyhouse is looking for people that are interested in working 14 hours a week. . What we are looking for is people that have an attitude to work at whatever the hostel needs . . Anything less than 1 week will not be considered. In exchange for working in the hostel you will be allowed to live in the hostel free of charge with all of the same rights as other gues free
Freeloader Requirements -
A understanding of English.
mas info: www.jaimecrazyhouse.com
Email: jaimecrazy.peru@hotmail.com
Aldea hostel is looking for volunteers to work in exchange for lodging and breakfast
Excellent work environment
Opportunity to meet San Jose Costa Rica and learn Spanish
Enough free time to study or travel to see the wonders of the country
Being part of the best hostel in San Jose
Email Us
hola@aldeahostelcostarica.com
Phone Number (506) 22336365
Job Title: International Sales Director for SA-Trails
Location: Traveling position throughout South America
Position Overview: SA-Trails is a groundbreaking new business operating in the tourism, real estate, and web services spaces. We are breaking down the barriers to independent travel in South America and making the road less traveled more accessible. By aggregating travel trends around the continent we are able to pin point areas in which our logistical and informational services may assist both present and future travelers. Our International Sales Directors are responsible for growing and nurturing a network of accommodation providers who assist us by incorporating the SA-Trails portal into their wi-fi and public computer access. The portal serves as our point of contact with thousands of travelers per day and increases the efficiency of operations for affiliate hostels while making the rest of the SA-Trails program possible. International Sales Directors travel the entire continent establishing relationships with independent hospitality centers of all kinds across a range of destinations, from Patagonia to Manaus, from Santiago to Columbia. If you like to travel, enjoy the company of travelers, seek to be part of an exciting and expanding company, and genuinely appreciate representing a quality service; this is the position for you.
Job Functions
• Work directly with the SA-Trails administrative team to create a sales tour that takes you across South America.
• Travel to hotels and hostels establishing a face to face relationship with owners and management.
• Transmit both the short and long term goals of the project and benefits of affiliation to a range of accommodation and transport providers.
• Serve as primary representative of SA-Trails before and after affiliate enlistment.
• Assist in the development of advertising and marketing strategies and materials, including web-based promotion, client reviews and social media.
• Physically configure internal networks of new affiliates and monitor compliance (training provided)
Requirements
• Spanish OR Portuguese Fluency as well as English proficiency – ability to communicate in both languages with minimal translation assistance.
• Technical savvy and Internet literacy.
• Full acceptance of responsibility for cash accounts, actions, and their consequences.
• Creativity and ability to think outside of the box
• Ability to take initiative and work efficiently under pressure.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to respond to new challenges in a proactive manner.
What you will gain
• Experience with an internationally recognized, successful and innovative business.
• Spanish/English skills and exposure to other languages from around the world.
• Knowledge of the inner workings of travel destination marketing in the digital age.
• Understanding of small business organization and real world entrepreneurialism.
• Team building skills in multi-cultural work and leisure settings.
Compensation and Benefits
• Full payment of transport and accommodation for the entirety of engagement.
• Monthly stipend for incidentals and favorable commission structure for conservatively estimated salary over $25,000 yearly.
• Travel insurance is optional and the responsibility of the employee to obtain.
Please submit your resume and cover letter to hr@satrails.com.
Now we are currently looking for people who interesting to be one of our team for this season, as positions:
Waiter-Waitress
Bartender
Benefits
Salary, OT, Social Security
Accommodation and Food
1 day off per week
Contact info@castaway-resorts.com and Tel: 083 138 7472
The Yellow, "the most popular hostel in rome" (Hostelworld awards 2012), is now hiring for a variety of positions.
Receptionist, security, party curator, animator, blogger and a whole lot more.
Experience the culture, the language, the people, surrounded by an international crowd in the eternal city.
Head over jobs.bc-hospitality.com and apply now!
Hostel Job in Washington DC 23 months ago
Work/Exchange Opportunity in Washington DC - free accommodations for 6-mo internship!
Are you a well-traveled individual looking for a creative environment of international students & interns? Our hostel is always looking for energetic personalities to add to the great atmosphere in our student community. We give you the chance to be part of a rapidly-growing company with opportunity for growth while giving you the amazing opportunity to meet people from all over the world.
Please note that we require potential resident assistants to have extensive travel experience outside of North America in addition to being fluent in one other language.
Resident Assistants are unpaid and receive free dormitory accommodations (shared by other resident assistants) in exchange for helping out part-time. It's the perfect situation for undergraduate & graduate students, interns, and international expatriates to experience an exciting environment. The position is a combination of typical university RA responsibilities mixed in with receptionist duties. A resident assistant is responsible for the following tasks:
* checking in new students, collecting payments
* organizing group events, welcoming guests
* running errands for the manager, answering phones
Each Resident Assistant is expected to be on duty for 30 to 35 hours in a given week as well as being on-call for an additional 2 shifts. The shifts are scheduled around your other commitments (school, part-time work, internships).
For more information and to submit your application, please visit http://tinyurl.com/yam57br