Property Administrative Specialist II (The Spa)

Role summary

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The Property Administrative Specialist II supports the spa’s daily administration and guest-service operations. Responsibilities may include coordinating appointments, maintaining records, preparing reports, processing documents, monitoring supplies, assisting with invoices, and communicating with guests and internal departments. Candidates are expected to have strong organization, attention to detail, computer literacy, professional communication skills, and a customer-service mindset. Previous administrative, hotel, or spa experience is helpful, while familiarity with scheduling or property-management systems is an advantage. The role requires discretion, reliability, flexibility, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a luxury resort environment. English is generally required; knowledge of Dutch, Spanish, or Papiamento may be beneficial in Aruba.

About the employer

The Ritz-Carlton Aruba is a luxury beachfront resort operating under Marriott International’s Ritz-Carlton brand. The property is known for refined accommodations, personalized service, restaurants and bars, spa and wellness facilities, pools, beach activities, and event services. Ritz-Carlton hotels emphasize exceptional guest care, attention to detail, discretion, and consistent service standards. Employees work in an international hospitality environment serving leisure travelers, families, groups, and luxury clientele. The resort offers opportunities across rooms, food and beverage, spa, engineering, finance, guest services, and administration. As part of Marriott International, the company is connected to a global hotel network and may provide structured training, career development, employee travel benefits, and other hospitality-related benefits, subject to local employment terms and the specific position.

Working in Aruba

Aruba offers employment opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, retail, transportation, watersports, administration, and customer service. Its culture blends Papiamento, Dutch, Caribbean, Latin American, and international influences, with friendly community life, music, festivals, and a relaxed social atmosphere. The island has warm, dry weather, beaches, strong outdoor activities, and a relatively international lifestyle, though housing and imported goods can be expensive. Most foreign nationals need a work permit and residence authorization before beginning employment; the employer commonly supports or initiates the application, and requirements vary by nationality and position. Relocating workers should confirm salary, accommodation, insurance, transportation, taxes, and permit sponsorship in writing. Papiamento and Dutch are official languages, while English and Spanish are widely spoken. Aruba is generally safe, but newcomers should budget carefully and arrange housing before arrival.