Seasonal Housekeeper

Employee Status :
Seasonal, Full Time & Part Time hours

Start & End Date:
April 20
- October 30

Salary Range: $18-23.50

Work Schedule:

8AM - End of day (typically 3-4pm)(operate 7 days and schedule will vary depending on availability) Weekends and Holidays required.

Final date to receive applications:
Rolling applications however we will prioritize interviews for folks who have applied prior to 3/29/26

Shelburne Farms is an education nonprofit on a mission to inspire and cultivate learning for a sustainable future.

As a Housekeeper for Shelburne Farms, we hope you’ll share our deep commitment to the Farm’s mission and vision as you will play a crucial role in creating a welcoming and comfortable environment for all. This role is essential in maintaining the cleanliness and overall appearance of the inn and cottages across the farm while providing exceptional service to our guests and visitors.

Cleaning and care of all 2 nd and 3 rd floor bedrooms (no elevator or lift), bathrooms and public spaces.

Cleaning and care of all guest cottages and houses (single room and multi-room cottages).

Change bed linens, towels, and replenish guest amenities with sustainable options.

Assisting with the daily laundry and care of linens as needed.

Clean and maintain common areas within the historical Inn, ensuring preservation of its unique features.

Learning and following proper care of museum quality furnishings, special woodwork and floors, etc.

Perform routine cleaning tasks such as dusting, vacuuming, and mopping using environmentally friendly methods.

Greet and assist guests, providing instructions and information about their room, the inn and farm while offering them additional resources with our guest service team.

Engage with guests if they’re curious to learn more about our programs, tours, activities, and the general farm if you have first hand experiences to share (you’ll learn a lot in orientation!).

Available to work weekends and holidays as we’re open 7 days a week from May - October.

Strong attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness.

Welcome to all and comfortable working with individuals and groups of all backgrounds.

Available for a seasonally demanding work schedule.

Moving up and down 1 - 2 flights of stairs while carrying items weighing up to 40 lbs.

Being active for extended periods of time and working in settings with limited air conditioned work environments depending on the location.

If our vision and mission excite you, we hope you will share with us your experience and skill set that you feel would qualify you to make a contribution to the Farm.

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Shelburne Farms is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we strongly stand against discrimination and harassment of any kind.

If you need accommodations throughout the application process or have general questions, please contact us at jobs or .