Edinburgh, Scotland - Summer Hostels hiring Resident Assistants and Building Managers

Edinburgh Summer Hostels is your destination for fun, affordable accommodations in downtown Edinburgh. We have three buildings in downtown Edinburgh, Scotland. This is the perfect opportunity for undergraduate & graduate students, interns, and international expatriates to experience an exciting environment. Our buildings are open for six months during the summer, so please make sure to state your availability from April to September on the application form.

Edinburgh Summer Hostels is looking to fill two valuable positions: Building Managers and Resident Assistants.
Please see the job descriptions below:

Resident Assistant:
Resident Assistants handle the reception & check-in duties of the front desk. They’ll be responsible for collecting payments, reporting to the manager, and entertaining guests. Resident Assistants will also be responsible for performing housekeeping duties for one or two shifts per week.
You must be friendly and outgoing. International travel experience & fluency in languages other than English are a plus. You must have a strong grasp of Microsoft Excel & Outlook as well as other administrative skills.
Resident Assistants are not paid, but are given free housing in a shared room and free washer and dryer use. Please expect to work an average of 32-40 hours per week. The shifts can be at night or during the day to accommodate your other commitments (school or internships).

Building Manager:
A building manager is responsible for setting the schedule, working with the general manager, and ensuring the overall flow of the building. Previous hostel experience is required for any manager positions.
Your primary responsibilities are to aid in the day-to-day operations of the hostel, interact with the guests and to manage the building to ensure all operations are running smoothly.
You must be friendly and outgoing. International travel experience & fluency in languages other than English are a plus. You must have a strong grasp of Microsoft Excel & Outlook as well as other administrative skills.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer small perks like free rent in a private room, free washer and dryer use, and a company phone. Please expect to work an average of 40 hours per week.


We look forward to welcoming you to the Edinburgh Summer Hostels Team! Submit your application today!
The application form can be found at http://www.summerhostels.com/contact/employment

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Job first posted: 19 April 2013