Urgent Hire! Winter 2026/27, Chalet Host & Digital Nomad Position
The experience
For EU Nationals Only!
Ciao! We are looking for a fit, enthusiastic, and energetic chalet host to join us from Dec. 1st for the entire winter season, approximately 5 months (ending on 30th April 2027). We manage two mountain chalets in the beautiful and bustling ski resort of Livigno, Italy, a popular winter vacation destination. We need assistance with guest stays (check-ins/check-outs), communication, cleaning apartments, laundry work, etc.
What you offer
32 hours of help per week
Administration:
Help with booking systems and payments.
Cleaning:
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Housekeeping:
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
Reception:
Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
What you get
1 day off per week
Shared Dorm:
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Discounts on Accommodation:
Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Certificate:
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Fast Internet Access:
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Intermediate English or Intermediate Italian
Between 20 and 40 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
A unique winter opportunity to live, work & ski in the Italian Alps!
ABOUT US:
We manage Chalet Baita Zelda in Trepalle and Apartment Gembro in Teola, Livigno, two cozy, self-contained properties that host international guests for skiing, snowboarding, and winter holidays. Livigno is a duty-free alpine resort with an incredibly long ski season, lively après-ski.
Would you love to spend the winter surrounded by snow, mountains, and ski slopes, while helping run a cozy family-owned chalet in Livigno, one of Italy’s most famous alpine resorts?
We’re looking for motivated chalet hosts (an individual or a couple) to join us for the 2026/27 winter season, starting 1 December 2026 until the end of April 2027 (possible extension to early May).
This is a work-exchange style role (but with a pay and facility), ideal for those who love mountain life, meeting people, and want to experience the Livigno without paying the high accommodation costs of this special year.
Why Is This a Great Opportunity?
• Perfect for digital nomads, travelers, or seasonal adventurers wanting to spend the winter in Livigno affordably
• With accommodation prices soaring during the winters in Livigno, this exchange offers a rare chance to secure comfortable lodging and experience Livigno, the most exciting destination this season.
• You’ll also have the unique opportunity to witness or attend regular ski & snowboarding events and enjoy the festive atmosphere that comes with it.
Activities & Shift
YOUR ROLE:
You’ll help us manage daily operations of the chalet and assist with light online work for our digital platform KaterBlue.com, a global maritime & travel services portal.
Hosting duties include:
• Greeting and checking in guests
• Light cleaning and preparing apartments
• Laundry, bed making, and organization
• Basic DIY and maintenance (changing bulbs, touch-ups)
• Coordinating with management remotely
Digital tasks (during quiet days):
• Online research & data entry (e.g. listing updates for KaterBlue)
• Language translation or content assistance (depending on your native language)
• Social media support and basic admin tasks
You’ll typically work 5-6 hours a day, 6 days a week, depending on guest turnover. Duties include general hosting tasks; communicating with guests, checking them in, handling cash payments if any), washing sheets and towels, cleaning apartments and preparing them for the next guests, conducting inventory checks, & general maintenance, etc.
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE:
This is a part-time work-exchange engagement, not a conventional full-time job, you’ll receive a Free shared accommodation (heated studio dormitory, kitchenette, Wi-Fi, bedding, lockers), Free utilities (heating, water, electricity, Wi-Fi), Season-long Livigno ski pass (after the first month), a reasonable Weekly stipend for food. Full use of chalet amenities including kitchen, bathroom, laundry, Experience certificate / reference upon successful completion.
Rules
How to Apply?
Please send a brief introduction about yourself (and your partner/friend if applying as a pair), including:
• Your nationality & current location
• If you’ve got EU health card
• Skills or experience relevant to hosting or digital work
• Your availability from December 2026 - April 2027
• Whether you’re applying solo and arriving alone or with a partner/friend
📩 Email: [email protected]
💬 WhatsApp: +44 757 095 0222
We’ll reply with full details and next steps.
Spaces are limited, we expect to finalize hosts within this month. We need you to plan your arrival a week before the season starts so you can organize yourself with preparing the Chalet and familiarize with the place.