Hospitality Worker (Hurricane Recovery Camp)

Help communities get back on their feet after hurricanes, wildfires, floods, and other disasters.

Connect Staffing is recruiting for a leading disaster recovery support company that deploys rapidly-built base camps that house and feed utility crews restoring power for residents throughout the Gulf Coast region.

If the idea of dropping into the heart of a recovery zone, working long hours, traveling on short notice, and pitching in wherever you’re needed excites you —we want to meet you.

What We’re Looking For

• Go-anywhere attitude – willing to travel nationwide (often to remote locations) ***** Disasters don’t pick convenient places.
• Long, variable shifts – 12 to 16-hour days are common ***** Speed is essential in recovery ops.
• Pressure resilience – calm, clear thinking under stress ***** Our guests (and teammates) count on us when conditions are toughest.
• Cross-functional mindset – happy to jump between roles if your skills can help elsewhere on site ***** Small teams, big missions—everyone lends a hand.
• Humanitarian spirit – genuine motivation to serve communities in crisis ***** This work is about people first.

Open Camp-Support Roles

• Housekeeping / Shower Attendant Keep restrooms, showers, sleeper trailers, and common areas sanitized and stocked with hygiene products; handle trash pickup and disposal around camp. $20/hr + OT and travel pay.
• Laundry Attendant Operate commercial washers/dryers; sort, wash, fold, and deliver linens, towels, uniforms, and personal clothing. $20/hr + OT and travel pay.
• Dining Hall Attendant Plate and serve buffet and grab-and-go meals, restock beverage stations, bus tables, and perform light janitorial in the dining hall. $20/hr + OT and travel pay.
• Dishwasher / Utility Sanitation Wash pots, pans, plates, and utensils. Sanitize surfaces and equipment in the kitchen and other camp areas as needed. Provide general utility support as needed. $20/hr + OT and travel pay.
• Houskeeping / Laundry / Dining (Front-of-house) Leads Schedule, train, and supervise their respective teams as necessary. Experience required.  $30/hr + OT and travel pay.

Preferred Qualifications for All Positions

• Live in the Southeastern or Eastern US for priority deployment opportunities during the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
• Have transportation such a personal vehicle to travel to deployment sites in states such as TX, LA, FL, SC, or NC.
• Have related experience in cleaning, laundry, food service, or similar. Candidates with other experience in physically demanding jobs may also be considered.
• Be over 18, authorized to work in the US for any employer, and able to pass a background check and drug test.
• Prior experience with disaster recovery camps or in roles such as buffet attendant, cafeteria server, banquet server, janitor, custodian, porter, laundry worker, room attendant, maid, hotel cleaner, residential cleaner, busser, server, waiter, restaurant host, or similar is a big plus!

You’ll Thrive Here If You…

• Operate well under pressure and find purpose in urgent, mission-driven work.
• Enjoy travel and can live on-site in camp accommodations for multi-week deployments.
• Embrace teamwork —helping in the kitchen one hour, unloading supplies the next.
• Value safety and professionalism even in rugged environments.

Compensation & Logistics

• Competitive hourly pay with overtime after 40 hrs/week. Many people come back year after year for the major OT potential.
• All meals and lodging provided while deployed.
• Travel pay  at $75 per day + mileage + hourly wage.

After applying, you will receive an SMS invite to an AI-based interview to learn more about your skills and experience.  This interview helps us understand your qualifications and experience, and candidates who complete it will receive first consideration. Please expect a text message from  (302) 405-6282 within 30 minutes of submitting your application.