Front Desk, Dock Master, Laundry Attendant, Maintenance Lead

The Harborside Inn

Come Live, Work, & Play on Martha's Vineyard Island in the 2025 Season!

Martha's Vineyard island, sits in the Atlantic just south of Cape Cod. A longtime New England summer colony, it includes harbor towns, lighthouses, sandy beaches and is only accessible by boat /plane.

Seasonal
Posted: Jan 15, 2025

Front Desk, Dock Master, Laundry Attendant, Maintenance Lead

Location
Edgartown, Massachusetts
Wages/Pay
$20.00 - $30.00 / hour + tips
Experience Level
No experience required
Job Start Date
Job Starts: Apr 01, 2025

The Harborside Inn is now hiring team members for its 2025 season! These positions are located on Martha's Vineyard. 

Housing is available. 

We are accepting applications for the following roles:

  • Maintenance Lead

  • Front Desk Agent-all shifts

  • Dock Master

  • Laundry Attendant

Located on the harbor in the heart of Edgartown, the Harborside Inn is Martha’s Vineyard’s premier waterfront resort. With 90 guest rooms and luxury hotel amenities, it is the perfect place to vacation in the heart of Edgartown with all the galleries, dining, shops, and nightlife the town has to offer.

Our website: www.theharborsideinn.com

Video of Harborside Inn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxmPPKW0FM4

Anticipated Dates:

Our full season is April 1, 2025 through November 15, 2025. All positions are employment-at-will. Preference may be given to those available full season. However, those unable to work a full season are not necessarily automatically disqualified. Start and end dates may be flexible.

The maintenance lead position may be seasonal or year-round. 

Benefits:

Seasonal staff enjoy many benefits. Some benefits available may include:

  • Competitive wages

  • Paid sick time

  • Company-subsidized shared housing (as available)

  • New friendships and good times await you on Martha’s Vineyard. Countless beaches, amazing sunsets, and nature trails are waiting for you to explore, and numerous shops are available for you to enjoy

  • Additional benefits available for full-time year-round staff. 

The Opportunities:

  • Our front desk agents do this by greeting guests in an outgoing, friendly manner. Through effective interpersonal and communication skills, they answer questions and resolve concerns. They ensure guests have a pleasant check-in and check-out process. 

  • Our maintenance lead does this by helping to supervise the day-to-day operations of the team and by completing work orders and preventative maintenance tasks. Repairs may include plumbing, electrical, heating, cooling, ventilation, furnishings and fixtures, painting, wall cover repairs, light carpentry, door and window repairs.

  • Our dock master does this, managing the day-to-day operations of the dock, answering the fuel dock phone and dock radio, maintaining the cleanliness of the marina, monitoring the facility use and the safe storage of vessels, and assisting with the launching, hauling, and docking of vessels.

  • Our laundry attendants provide exceptional service by washing, drying, and folding sheets and towels. They may assist in other areas of housekeeping as needed. 

Qualifications:

All of our team members are passionate about guest service and helping others. They love being a team player and are detail-oriented. They are able to work a flexible work week including nights, weekends, and holidays. In addition, our maintenance team ideally has experience in one or more of the above listed maintenance areas. Our front desk agents are proficient with computers and using software. Our dock master can lift 50 to 100 pounds. Our laundry attendants can lift up to 30 pounds and can climb stairs as needed.

How to Apply

Please complete the application form via the link below. If you know which position you are most interested, please complete that application. If you are not sure or would like to be considered for several, please feel free to use the General Application Form. 

The Harborside Inn is an equal opportunity employer. Thank you for your interest in employment with the Harborside Inn.

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