Join our funny little team of 6 in an off grid luxury lodge. Housing included!

Starts ASAP and runs through September 19, 2026, with a possible 30 day extension.

Seeking a Full Time Housekeeper/Coffee Fairy for the privately owned and prestigious Half Moon Bar Lodge on the Rogue River in Oregon. Come explore one of the original eight Wild and Scenic Rivers, and join our small team of 6. We serve small exclusive groups that are adventuring in the Rogue River Canyon. 

You will work closely with the whole lodge team in coordinating and executing lodge operations to ensure a unique and immersive experience for our guests. This may include assisting in the Garden and Guest Services roles. This is a Homestead style lodge where we grow a lot of our food and make almost everything from scratch. Food preservation skills are a plus. 

This position entails performing all housekeeping duties under the direction of the owner. You are an essential part of the team and will accomplish a variety of tasks during the day. 

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented individual to join our team in a combined housekeeping and coffee service role. This position is responsible for maintaining clean, comfortable guest rooms and common areas, including making beds, restocking supplies, and ensuring overall lodge cleanliness meets high standards. This role also includes preparing and delivering fresh coffee  for guests in the morning.

The ideal candidate is organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently in a remote lodge environment. Strong time management skills and a consistent work ethic are essential, as the position involves balancing daily housekeeping duties with guest-facing service tasks. Previous hospitality or cleaning experience is preferred but not required. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a steady routine, takes pride in their work, and values contributing to a positive guest experience in a quiet, natural setting.

We are a non smoking, drug free property. If you need to smoke or vape all day you are not a good fit. If you need to smoke weed or eat edibles all day you are not a good fit. If you are trying to get clean and sober, we applaud and support you, but do it somewhere else. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Clean and service guest rooms, including making beds, dusting, vacuuming, and sanitizing bathrooms.

• Restock linens, towels, and guest amenities as needed.

• Maintain cleanliness of common areas, including lobby, restrooms, and shared spaces.

• Prepare, set up, and deliver coffee in the morning.

• Monitor supply levels and report low inventory to management.

• Follow established cleaning procedures and safety standards.

• Complete tasks efficiently within assigned timeframes.

• Communicate any maintenance or safety issues promptly.

• Provide courteous, professional interaction with guests when needed.

• Maintain awareness of safety issues and report them immediately to your manager.

• Clock in and out of your work shift accurately. 

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. Equivalent required.

• Working knowledge of basic cleaning techniques and sanitation standards.

• Ability to operate standard housekeeping equipment (vacuums, cleaning tools, etc.).

• Understanding of safe handling and use of cleaning chemicals.

• Basic knowledge of food and beverage safety for coffee service.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to follow instructions and adhere to established procedures.

• Attention to detail and quality control.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a workday.

• Basic problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift for extended periods throughout the shift.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25–50 lbs as needed.

• Stamina to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining attention to detail.

• Ability to manage time effectively.

  
  

  COMPENSATION:

Starting pay is $20.00 an hour, direct deposited on a biweekly basis. Meals and lodging are provided at $15.00 per day cost to you. If you work through the last day of the season, it will be refunded as a bonus. Staff usually eats the same food as the guests, unless we beg the kitchen for more variety. Then you can be creative and surprise us. 

Team members live on the property in staff housing, as there are no roads to the lodge. Staff rooms are mostly private, have new pillowtop mattresses, soft linens and fluffy pillows. Each room has an amazing view and is clean and comfortable. The rooms have 24 hour electricity and excellent Wi-Fi. The bathroom is shared with up to 5 other staff. 

We rely on our jet boat for staff transportation in and out of the property. There is ample parking at the attended boat ramp, we leave all our vehicles there.

Our workday is long and days off are few, as is common with seasonal lodging positions, but we schedule at least one day off per week. Depending on guest load, you may get two days off. 

LODGE CULTURE:

Half Moon Bar Lodge is a beautiful place to live and a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the world for a few months. You'll spend lots of time outdoors and learn what it takes to bring the off-grid experience with a luxury twist to our guests. 

We have world class fishing, hiking, trails, disc golf, stand up paddle boards and a million places for a hammock, hot afternoons often finding us at the swimming hole, so there is lots to do with your free time. On days off you can access the famous Rogue River Trail, its just across the river. We also have some of the best dark skies in the US for stargazing from our airstrip. Personal Garden plots are available for you to cultivate non invasive vegetables and flowers. 

Half Moon Bar Lodge staff are one big semi-functional family. Living and working together cultivates an environment that encourages honesty, accountability, a sense of belonging, and loads of fun. We admit mistakes and call each other out when needed; this is one of our core values, and we find it works well. 

There is no cell service, but we have Starlink satellite internet to stay in touch with the outside world. It is darn fast. Fast enough to stream in HD or to Video Chat/FaceTime with loved ones. 

No pets, we have the world's greatest lodge dog named Roma; she is a little bit famous. However you can not bring your pets nor can guests bring pets. We love all animals, but especially our resident herd of deer. They are used to Roma, but disappear for days when other dogs come on property. 

Half Moon Bar Lodge has multiple positions available for the 2026 season. Couples are encouraged to apply as a team for two of the available positions. If you’re interested in this, lets chat!

LOGISTICS:

From Gold Beach, OR it’s about an hour drive to Foster Bar where you meet the Half Moon Bar Lodge jet boat, which will take you the rest of the way. 

We rely on our jet boat for staff transportation in and out of the property. There is ample parking at Foster Bar, we leave all of our vehicles there.

You are responsible for reaching Foster Bar on time for your scheduled jet boat and will stay through the season with the exception of previously scheduled weeks off or emergencies. Only apply if you have transportation to Foster Bar. There is no public transportation. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state or local law.