Join our hostel connecting over adventure, food and music in Bend, United States

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  Description

  Hello, Workawayers!
  
  PSA: Hey hi hello, since we are a well sought after experience- our DM's can get quite hectic! Please follow up with us if you find yourself without a reply!
  
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  If you're interested in exploring Central Oregon, your adventure starts with us!!
  
  Are you looking for something different? Do you strive for a job that brings you closer to your bigger picture? Are you protective of your community? Do you enjoy making spaces warm? Have you ever wanted to live in Bend, OR for free? Do you live in a van and wanna settle down for a summer of fun? Enjoy floating down a river with a cold beer? ( did we mention that every shift gets a free beer too? )
  
  Well we do too.
  
  We're currently searching for someone who doesn't back away from a challenging situation, cares deeply about community, and strives to make every room they walk into, a better, more welcoming place. I’m looking for someone who is both strong willed but also charismatic. Self starters a must!
  
  It is not an easy job working with people you live and exist with- we like to operate things around here on more of a family dynamic. That means being able to have clear communication, the ability to apologize, and the want for meaningful connection- while also communicating your role to guests. This means not just noticing problems and moving forward with changes, but being able to grab a beer and celebrate these guys too! Lead staff outings! Take people to a hot spring or on a cool hike! The most important thing you need to master is the true balance of work, and play. Some past experience in hospitality is super helpful too.
  
  Our hostel in downtown Bend, Oregon, is the community basecamp of Central Oregon -- connecting outdoor adventure-seekers over food, beer, and events. Our property includes food and beverage carts, a sauna bath house, hammocks, and firepits. You will be invited to join us for staff outings and weekly activities such as trivia, karaoke, etc. You will learn about Bend and the surrounding area and inform guests and customers on the top attractions, events, and activities.
  
  Bend is an international tourist destination for great outdoors and craft brewing. 3.5 hours from Portland, Bend sits below the eastern foothills of the Cascade Mountains along the Deschutes River. Our summer and winter activities include climbing, hiking, biking, cycling, rafting, kayaking, tubing, swimming, caving, skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing. You can also grab a "passport" at our visitor center and earn prizes for touring 25+ breweries along the "Bend Ale Trail”.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Your Workaway cultural exchange will allow you to meet people from across the globe. You will learn business operations, customer service, and housekeeping. You will also have an opportunity to learn and practice the English language.

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  Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

  This host offers accommodation and payment.

  Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.

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  Help

  Join us in Bend, Oregon!
  
  We're always accepting Workawayers (age 21+). We are currently prioritizing Workawayers who can arrive ASAP!
  
  Our hostel crew includes a general manager, events manager, front desk lead, 8 staff, and 2-3 bartenders
  
  
  General Staff (3 month minimum)
  
  You will oversee the front desk and serve guests. You will create and cancel reservations, process payments and refunds, check guests in and out, respond to emails and reviews, take phone calls, answer guest questions, and resolve guest concerns. You will help staff clean and prepare bedrooms, bathrooms, and common areas, strip and make beds, and clean and store linens and towels. You will attend staff meetings. You will maintain company and property standards, monitor and enforce property rules, and ensure the safety and security of guests and customers. You will be expected to be professional, respectful, responsible, honest, and organized.
  
  Sound crazy interested? Are you already buying your tickets here? We love that! Just check to see if you meet our expectations below!

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  You will receive a single bunk bed and dedicated storage space in a shared staff bedroom, dedicated storage space in shared staff fridge and freezer, free utilities, laundry, light breakfast, and Wi-Fi, community kitchen use, a free beverage every shift, discounts on our food and beverage carts, and discounts on lodging at our partner hostels.
  
  You will also receive minimum wage for each hour worked with us !

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  What else ...

  Those flying into the Portland international airport can rent a car and arrive in Bend in about 3.5 hours or you can take a bus on Central Oregon Breeze (takes about 4.0 hours) or US Amtrak (takes about 5.0 hours).
  
  Those flying into the Roberts Field regional airport (Redmond) can take the HighDesert POINT shuttle and arrive in Bend in about 0.5 hours, or feel free to downtown apps for either Uber or Lyft.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  Yes. We offer 600mpbs internet and host multiple shared workspaces.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  Yes. We can host van-lifers.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  22 hours per week

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