Housekeeper

For nearly 80 years, Sandy Cove Ministries has been a place where millions of people have connected with God and each other.


We offer year-round signature programs designed to uplift and strengthen individuals and families, including summer vacation packages and a day camp for kids. We also contract with ministries and organizations, helping them create their own impactful retreats and events on our property.


All of this happens at our breathtaking location on the headwaters of the Chesapeake Bay in North East, Maryland. With 150 guest rooms in our lodge and 220 beautiful acres, we offer guests authentic hospitality and the rest and renewal they crave.


Sandy Cove Ministries is seeking a part-time Housekeeper to join our team.

Position Summary: Provides daily cleaning of guest lodge rooms by making beds, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning & restocking restrooms, removing trash, polishing furniture and assisting with washing, drying and folding laundry as well as general lobby and bathroom cleaning as needed.

General Purpose: To maintain clean guest accommodations, while meeting guest needs with a pleasant attitude in order to help guests better connect with God and each other.

Role Qualifications:

A personal relationship with Jesus Christ

Weekend availability for scheduling

Servant Attitude

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

Professionally clean guest rooms, using proper sanitary procedures, by changing bed linens, scrubbing bathroom, restocking amenities, polishing furniture, restocking all amenities (brochures, towels, trash bags, cups, soaps, etc.) checking for lost items under beds and behind furniture, and vacuum room and hallway.


Check for any maintenance issues and correctly report

Assist with laundry as needed by sorting, washing, drying and folding all linens used in guest rooms

Assist with lobby duties as needed

Make and distribute cots to guest rooms as requested

Keep Housekeeping Department clean and organized

Perform deep cleaning responsibilities as assigned (wash walls and vents, move furniture to clean, flip mattresses and clean windows) Clean summer staff cabins, dorms, motel and upper lodging facilities as necessary

Perform any other reasonable task assigned

Essential skills and experience

Basic knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment

Ability to perform manual tasks requiring physical strength and endurance

Ability to operate mechanical cleaning equipment and to use cleaning supplies

Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions

Good time management skills

Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with supervisors and fellow

Willingness to meet the needs of the guests during their stay

Nonessential skills and experience:

Experience working in Christian camps or conference centers

Prior hotel housekeeping experience

Reporting to this position: None

Physical demands of work environment:The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to physically lift up to 60 pounds repetitively and will be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, push and pull for extended periods of time. The ability to see is required to perform the essential job functions.

Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies of Sandy Cove Ministries.

Compensation: Minimum $15.00/hr. | Maximum $18.00/hr. Pay Grade 11

Part-Time Employee Benefits : Paid MD Sick time (18 and over), 401(k) with employer match, service awards, meal privileges, attend Sandy cove events free and discounted lodging for staff and immediate family.


Salary Description


$15.00/hr. - $18.00/hr.