The Caretaker Gazette Email Broadcasts 2012

Monday, December 31, 2012

Bahamas

LIVE FREE IN THE BAHAMAS. A mature, financially secure man or a couple is needed for one to three months to housesit our beautiful beachfront property. It’s a private cottage. Long distance (USA), Direct TV and DSL are provided. The owner will be on-site, on and off. Responsibilities: walk and feed our island dogs, sweep floors and screens of the main house, rake grounds, and water plants for approximately two hours per day, total. This is paradise, but it is the islands – food is expensive and things work most of the time. If you are frail or fearful of the elements, please do not apply. No smokers and no heavy drinkers. Please include current photos and references! Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Nevada

HOUSE SITTER WANTED in Central Nevada, in northern Nye County, all of March and/or April, either month is open. Need a person or couple who like solitude. Very light duties required. All my animals are self feeding except my dog. I am located in a remote part of Central Nevada. The accommodations are excellent. I will send you a website link on request. For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Oklahoma

SEEKING A COUPLE for full-time farm help/household help on a farm/ranch in Western Oklahoma. Qualifications include, but are not limited to, farm repairs and maintenance, feeding and care of exotic animals, yard work, cleaning of two large homes, and maintaining classic car collection. The right couple for this position must be self-motivated, hardworking, honest, and drug free. To apply, please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Puerto Rico

HOUSE SITTER NEEDED in the countryside of Puerto Rico, for the entire year of 2013. I am looking for a couple or two women to housesit my home and fruit orchard in Puerto Rico. The house sitters must relocate and maintain the house, property and trees. For more details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

SITUATIONS-WANTED AD:

A mature professional couple is seeking a house sitting or caretaking position in the San Francisco Bay Area. San Francisco, Marin, South Bay as well as the Monterey Peninsula are all great areas. We will consider all types of housing. We have pet care, gardening and technical skills experience. Excellent references available. Please email us at [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information. Thank you.

Thursday, December 20, 2012

British Virgin Islands

[Contact info available to subscribers] is seeking a suitable Pastry Chef and Front of House couple to join our small team in the British Virgin Islands starting in March 2013 for a minimum of one year. Due to the small size and location of our resort the positions are very multi-tasked. The Pastry Chef will be responsible for creation of all desserts, pastries and breakfast menu items but will also be required to assist with other kitchen duties including prep work, line cook, stock control and maintaining hygiene standards. Minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Culinary Arts. The Front of House applicant will be performing mostly waiting and bartending work but also assisting the kitchen, guests’ activity coordination and room service when necessary. The candidate must have minimum of two years experience working in a high-volume resorts. The candidate must be extremely proficient in MICROS or similar POS systems and have a strong background in food, wine and cocktail presentation. The following qualifications would be an advantage: professional bartending, responsible service of alcohol, wine and wine paring, mixology and baristing. Must be fluent in English, both spoken and written with an excellent telephone manner. Fluency in other languages would be a distinct advantage. All applicants must be willing to live full-time on the island, working split-shifts, evenings, weekends and public holidays and must be able to live in close quarters with other employees. There is no AC on island, roads or cars. The package includes salary, accommodation, meals, service charge, gratuities, and bonus. Nationalities accepted/Visa requirements: work permit and medical required. All applications should be made in full, including resume and references emailed to

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California

CARETAKER/RANCH MANAGER needed. An honest, motivated animal lover is needed for a five acre ranch, two hours east of LA, in Lucerne Valley. Must have experience caring for and handling horses. We also have peacocks and chickens. Full time, accommodations are a 5th wheel trailer or bring your own. Feeding, shoveling manure, watering, minor medications if needed, and miscellaneous farm maintenance. There is room for you to bring your own critters. Must work well without supervision. Small salary provided, with all utilities paid. We have green pastures, tall trees, and beautiful sunsets. We will require background and credit checks. Please reply to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Idaho

FULL-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE, starting April 2013, for an ambitious, self-motivated individual or couple to work on a small 60 head purebred Hereford beef cattle ranch located on 160 acres just south of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. The ranch raises and sells registered Hereford cattle each year, including bulls, replacement heifers, and feeder steers. The successful candidate must have prior ranching and cow/calf experience. Duties will include: operating tractor for winter feeding, calving, AI experience a plus, fencing, maintaining herd health, moving cattle on rotational grazing, spraying weeds and fertilizing pasture, hauling hay, general ranch maintenance, routine vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair, working cattle (doctoring, castrating and branding), and other duties typical for a cattle ranch. Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Idaho driver’s license with a clean driving record, authorize and pass a pre-employment criminal background and reference check, work well independently. Salary will depend on experience. Housing and utilities provided. Please reply with letter of introduction, resume and three contactable references to

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New York

HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED for a High Profile family in New York City. You will be responsible for the daily cleaning and maintaining the general appearance of the whole residence, carry out washing, ironing, steaming and linen care, including washing delicate fabrics, make beds and press sheets, care of fine furnishings, finishes and arts, organize and manage household inventory, closets and storage areas, pack and unpack luggage, procuring supplies and general errands (including grocery shopping), maintain floral and seasonal décor for holidays, occasional children supervision, pet care (one dog), including walking, greet visitors and guests, answering of telephone and taking messages, handling special requests and related duties as needed. You will need a minimum of two years experience working full-time in a private household. Must be energetic with a strong work ethic and communication skills, with the ability to anticipate the needs of the household. Must be professional, polished, and maintain confidentiality at all times. This is a live-out position, five days per week, 9am to 5pm. $60,000 per year, two weeks paid vacation and other benefits provided. The job starting date is January 2013. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Texas

RANCH HELP NEEDED in the Aubrey, Texas area. The job duties require a self- motivated person who is willing to work with others as well as maintain equipment, maintain properties, and have a good driving record. Salary housing and utilities provided. Please fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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AN EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL single male is seeking a long-term house sitting or caretaking position in Austin, Texas. I will consider all types of housing. I have handyman, maintenance and technical skills and am very good at fixing things. I have experience with hospitality, pet care, gardening and landscaping. Excellent references can be provided. Please email me at [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Australia

CAT/HOUSE-SITTER needed in East Corrimal (Wollongong) from January 6 to 13, 2013. Our usual house sitter is not available at that time. We are seeking a mature person to look after our beloved indoor cat, Miles, for the week of January 6-13. We live in East Corrimal, New South Wales, in a nice cottage with the beach at the end of our street. Please email Julie and Peter at

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Canada

EXPERIENCED RESIDENT CARETAKER needed in West End, Vancouver. An experienced resident caretaker is needed for a well-maintained 41 unit apartment in the West End. The job description includes cleaning, rent collection, showing and renting suites, contractor supervision and undertaking minor repairs in suites and around common property. Applicants must have strong administration skills, computer, communication and maintenance/painting skills, coupled with good knowledge of the RTA and local rental market. This position is ideally suited to one full-time individual. This live-in position includes reduced rent on a large one bedroom unit. No pets allowed. Please fax your resume with cover letter to [Contact info available to subscribers]

England

A FULL TIME JUNIOR BUTLER required. This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic, positive person to become part of a small team and to learn all aspects of butlering within a lovely country estate. Must be flexible as you will be required to work some weekends and public holidays. You should be of smart appearance, polite and hold a full driving license. Accommodation is available. Apply in the first instance by enclosing your current resume to [Contact info available to subscribers], UK.

Iowa

COUNTRY B&B SEEKS A LIVE-IN INNKEEPER. We need an energetic, organized, and experienced live-in innkeeper for a lodge near Dubuque, Iowa. The position is full-time (available in the Summer 2013). Qualities needed: self-starter with a passion for guest services and hospitality, integrity, outstanding communication skills, culinary experience, computer experience, professional, disciplined, personable, impeccably clean, and cost conscious. Some experience in hospitality management preferred. Duties: cleaning rooms, doing laundry, preparing and serving breakfast, checking in guests, light maintenance, telephone/online reservations. The compensation package includes salary, two bedroom/two bathroom home/ internet /TV package, and utilities. There is potential for a year-end bonus, subject to business growth. Looking for a non-smoker, empty nester, with no pets. Please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Oregon

CARETAKER NEEDED in the Selma, Oregon area. I need a caretaker/house sitter for my 40 acres and two bedroom, 1,100 sq. ft. double wide trailer. The property is located 30 miles from Grants Pass. Must have references, be dependable, and responsible. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

SITUATIONS-WANTED ADS:

PROPERTY CARETAKER AVAILABLE for the Austin, Texas – Highland Lakes area. 55-year-old male, health nut, blue and white collar work experience, Jack of all trades – master of none, flexible, negotiable, have income, lots of references, detail oriented. In Yahushua, Yahuwah! Have a wonderful day! Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wanted: a permanent position on a beef cattle ranch. I have over 30 years experience with cattle – from calving to haying, to fixing fences, to driving a semi hauling cattle and grain. The location isn’t important. Please call Orvis at [Contact info available to subscribers], or write [Contact info available to subscribers], SD 57638.

Monday, December 17, 2012

Australia

URGENT NEED to find a dog/house sitter in Karabar Queanbeyan, New South Wales from the 19th of December to the 3rd of January, 2013. I have a very clean and tidy three bedroom house. A Cleaner attends to the living areas each Friday but this is not necessary for a house sitter if not convenient. The main room has air conditioning and TV and the spare rooms are very basic. The lounge room has internet and a very nice TV screen for entertainment. I have two medium staffies that need feeding while I’m away as well. This is a last minute arrangement needing to be fixed for me to attend a family reunion where as I have not seen them for 30 years. The tickets are paid for. And now I just need a dog/house sitter, so if you can help please don’t hesitate to contact me ASAP via [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you and blessings to all, Karen

Canada

DOG AND HOUSESITTERSITTER WANTED IMMEDIATELY for eight weeks or longer for our 350 acre ranch in the Interior of British Columbia, Canada. The nearest town is a 20 minute drive on a dirt road. The property is remote. A couple or single male, financially independent, is needed to live in a separate, recently built carriage house apartment. The main task is to care for our dogs, feed, clean the kennels and socialize with them. Daily walks are required, along with snow removal, and general upkeep of the property. We would like to come and go, however, you will have the use of the apartment even when we are at home. You must be on the property when we are away. All dogs live outside in kennels. Non smokers only, please. Please email

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New Hampshire

B&B INNKEEPERS WANTED. [Contact info available to subscribers] is an eight guest room/Inn located in Mont Vernon NH. We need an individual or couple to live rent free in our manager’s apartment in exchange for running the day-to-day duties of the business. This includes keeping track of bookings, cleaning, making sure food is available, etc. Basically all that goes with being hospitable to our guests. The Inn is in a quiet rural setting and there are family members nearby to assist. In busy times, there is a small compensation but essentially the compensation is the cost of a free apartment. We have been in continuous operation since 1991 and have a loyal following. This can be a fun job for a sociable active couple. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Mexico

HOUSE/SALARY PROVIDED in the Santa Fe, NM area for horse care. A guest house in Galisteo, NM (30 minutes to Santa Fe) plus $500/month salary will be provided in exchange for horse care. Prior horse experience required. A beautiful one bedroom, ½ bath, kitchenette, living room, 600 sq. ft. on a 20 acre property with views, tile floors, vigas, radiant heat, wi-fi, natural light. Exchange for monthly salary and care of four horses. Feed times are seven days a week, two times a day: 7am, and 6pm. Day off with fill in possible. This position requires two individuals to share work so that one person is not tied to seven day/week schedule. Grooming, blanketing, etc. Pets okay. Non-smoking. Utilities extra. One year lease with security deposit of $850. Prior horse experience required, with checkable references. Must be two individuals to live in and share work hours. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

COUPLE/SINGLE NEEDED for an eight room B&B in beautiful Taos, NM. Prior experience a big plus but will train the right candidates. Included: salary, room in house, utilities, wi-fi, cable, company cell and truck, and some meals. Please don’t apply if you aren’t willing to get your hands dirty and put in some hours. This is not a 9-5 job. Maintenance skills required. Must love cooking, people, animals and gardening. Please send your resume, salary requirements, and letter of interest. We don’t care about age/gender/sexual orientation. The hire date is open. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Pennsylvania

CARETAKER?NEEDED for a?Nature Preserve in [Contact info available to subscribers], PA. Duties will include animal care for dogs, wild birds, chickens, wild ducks, etc., two to three hours per day, and Saturdays and Sundays. Some driving required. Top pay for top references!?To apply, please fax your resume and references to

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Vermont

SEEKING A PARTNER to collaborate with us at our property in Benson, VT on 100 sprawling acres a few miles from Lake Champlain. The property sets up as a very small B&B but with plenty of land for outdoor venues (weddings, celebrations, corporate events, etc.). Looking for someone with strong event planning/hospitality and management experience. We are not in the hospitality business! This is a non-salaried, but collaborative, revenue-sharing opportunity. Our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] is only the ‘vision’ of how the property can be used but awaits your vision as well. The property is also ideal for someone wanting to farm and/or cultivate vineyards. Please

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SITUATIONS-WANTED AD:

Looking for a long term caretaker position located in the North or South Americas, or Pacific Islands region. I am currently training under an estate manager on the island of Kauai who is teaching me the finer aspects and details of the position which include landscaping, accounting, ironing, washing and folding clothes, orchid care, scheduling and interacting with various building and maintenance contractors, and housekeepers. My work history demonstrates multi-functional knowledge and skills and task oriented abilities. Additionally, I have recently obtained the “Certified Associate in Project Management” credential. Please visit my website at [Contact info available to subscribers] Things to consider: I have a Southern drawl; two cats; and a tendency to be very technical. Lodging and sustainable salary desired. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank You! P.S.

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Australia

PET/HOUSE SITTER NEEDED in Secret Harbour, Mandurah, Rockingham, Perth from December 28 through January 4. We live three streets from the beach in Secret Harbour, near beautiful Mandurah in WA. We have beautiful sea breezes and we back onto the golf course. We have a 16-week-old American Staffy girl who can’t be socialized due to her vaccination schedule, so we are looking for someone to look after her and our indoor affectionate rag doll Moggy while we go camping for a week after Christmas. We are looking at leaving after Boxing Day sometime around December 28, and returning January 4, 2013, however we are flexible on the start date. If you can help, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

California

ROOM AVAILABLE IN EXCHANGE FOR CARETAKING. An 80-year-old woman, retreat center owner, visionary, and spiritual leader, who is still active but uses a cane, needs assistance in my home in the Healdsburg/Windsor area. The caretaker must have a good driving record, some computer skills would be a plus, willing to keep my turn-of-the-century house clean and tidy, help with shopping and cooking organic healthy food, and generally helping in whatever way needed. In exchange I offer a charming, many windowed room with skylight and deck, own entrance, and a ½ bath. You must like cats as I have a number of exotic cats. No smoking, hard liquor, or drugs. Humor, tolerance, and intelligence required. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] to apply.

Florida

CARETAKER NEEDED in Delray Beach. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate. Caretaker needed to maintain all aspects of a Delray Beach, Florida home. Must be smart, reliable, trustworthy, handy with tools and takes pride in their work. Experience with pools and landscaping a plus, but experience in all aspects of home and grounds maintenance required! Must own tools and have reliable transportation. This is a full-time position. Please send your qualifications, resume and desired salary to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Texas

CARETAKER WANTED for a ranch in Llano County, Texas. We furnish a house and utilities in exchange for your caring of our livestock and ranch. References are required. Please mail your resume and references to: [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Australia

DOG AND HOUSE SITTER needed ASAP in Sunnybank (Brisbane). We are going away overseas to Canada to visit family from the 18th of December until the 13th of January. We have two dogs that we need to have looked after as well as our house while we are away. One is a two year old male German Shepherd and the other is a three year old Husky. Both are desexed and get on with other dogs. We would need the lawns mowed, dogs walked, fed, played with and mail collected. Please let us know if this is something that would interest you by emailing [Contact info available to subscribers]

Canada

RESIDENT CARETAKER needed in New Westminster, British Columbia. All applicants must have prior experience, good communication skills, and knowledge of the Residential Tenancy Act. Duties will include but are not limited to: cleaning of the building’s common areas, showing and renting suites, collection of rent, responding to tenants concerns, and dealing with the RTO when required, requesting POs, and scheduling vendors. Monthly wage provided, plus rent compensation. Please fax resumes to

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Kansas

LIVE-IN CARETAKER needed in Kansas City, Kansas to care for a 91-year-old lady. She is in good health, able to do most things for herself, has vision problems, and is a little forgetful. House provided in a nice quiet neighborhood, food allowance, all utilities paid, plus salary. You must have your own car or transportation. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Maryland

HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED in Potomac, MD. The job responsibilities include the daily cleaning and maintaining the general appearance of the whole residence, including keeping it clutter-free, care of fine furnishings, finishes and delicate surfaces, washing, ironing, steaming and linen care, including washing delicate fabrics, making beds and ironing sheets, wardrobe management for organization of closets, assist with pack and unpack for trips, seasonal rotations of closet contents, organizing and managing household inventories, food preparation, fridge and pantry management, general errand running, including grocery shopping and dry cleaning, assistance with private and social events on occasions, supervision of vendors and contractors coming onsite, working in conjunction with other household professionals, and handling of special requests and related duties as needed. A minimum of two years experience working full-time in a private household is required, along with good English communication skills. Must have experience in hands-on household work and knowledge of all areas of property cleaning and organizing. Must have a car and valid driver’s license with a clean record. Salary will be $50,000 per year with a two week paid vacation. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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ECO Ecological Business market development. Management team available full time, on site, seeking an existing North American, Caribbean facility with lodging and conference meeting features. ECO global groups average 15 to 20 per session. Ideal Island, mountain, waterfront settings with seasonal features. Wildlife, nature, outdoor, water, health programs. Relationship to National parks and natural attractions providing clean air, energy, natural health foods, water and blue sky. Will establish Cleantech funding programs for available grants, education, training and awareness for ECO programs. Team will provide caretaking of existing property, hospitality, finance, full maintenance, capital construction upgrades. Want to expand with new markets or prepare business for a planned exit using M & A program. See: [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details.

Monday, December 10, 2012

California

BRING YOUR RV – CARETAKER WANTED for a long-term commitment in Oakhurst (near Yosemite) California. We need a quiet, mature RV couple or single to caretake our home, five acres, and two dogs. Set up for your RV: hook-up to water, sewer, with electric monthly allowance $50. Trade for your caretaker job. Land is fenced, gated, and private; expansive High Sierra views. Chores: weed-eating, brushing, burning, irrigation, yard maintenance, handy-man skills, and dog care. No smoking or drugs. Personal interview, references, and background check required. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Canada

LIVE-IN, SUPERINTENDENT COUPLE only (no single persons please), needed for a residential building in Toronto, in the Yonge and St. Clair area, located at 77 St Clair Avenue East. General maintenance, plumbing experience, minor electrical and good cleaning skills required. References required. Please fax your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

FULL-TIME, LIVE-IN HOUSE MANAGER needed in King City, Ontario starting January 2013 or sooner. The job responsibilities will include day-to-day running of the property to maintain standards and efficiency, identifying maintenance and repair projects, general handyman services and facilities (including HVAC, geothermal and water softening systems, pool, etc), scheduling and supervision of household installations, trades and vendors for interior and exterior and seasonal projects, calendar management, coordinating and assisting with event planning, managing and monitoring household inventories and a budget, keeping of a daily activity log, greeting of guests and visitors, overall vehicle management and chauffeur duties, as required, supervision of household staff, handling of special requests and related duties as needed. Applicants need a minimum of two years experience working full-time in a private household, and strong English communication skills. Speaking French is an asset. Experience in hands-on household work and knowledge of all areas of property maintenance. Must have the flexibility to work outside of strict job description parameters and schedule. Should have exceptional organizational skills and be detail-oriented. Must be physically able to handle general property maintenance work. Must have a car and a valid driver’s license with a clean record. Must be an honest and committed individual who is a self starter. Need strong follow through from start to finish on projects. Ability to work under minimal direction with an emphasis on client satisfaction. Need the ability to anticipate the needs of the employer and to exceed expectations. Salary will be $60,000 to $70,000/year (in CAD, gross), with a two week paid vacation. Live-in (separate house on the grounds will be provided). Typical work days will be Monday to Friday. No benefits provided. Please email your resume and references to

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Maine

INNKEEPER POSITION AVAILABLE in Beautiful [Contact info available to subscribers], Maine for the 2013 season. We are seeking a single live-in on site innkeeper (no couples) for our 2013 season in gorgeous coastal Maine. We are a 3rd generation family-run business with a long standing tradition of quality and attention to detail. Our inn is a very busy 11 room hybrid between a boutique inn and charming B&B. A Boothbay Harbor season requires incredible stamina as it stays very busy for our short season. The position requires typical duties and tasks of an innkeeper such as, use of our reservation system, reservations, checking guests in, incredible customer service to guests, great attention to detail, some housekeeping, overseeing and managing of housekeeping staff, cooking morning breakfast, laundry, treating outdoor hot tub, afternoon tea, receiving weekly food order (more details will be provided upon interview). Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. This job is very physical and requires a great disposition, self-motivation, organization, professionalism, and work well with hands on owners. We are seeking someone who can learn our long standing systems and operations of our inn. We have a long history of returning guests and we are seeking someone who can work well with us and continue the vision of our business. The position includes free accommodations with utilities paid, salary plus end of season bonus. Great working references are a must. Please send your resume and photo to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Mexico

WE ARE HIRING A FULL-TIME CARETAKER/PROPERTY MANAGER to operate a small lodge and ten cabins located in [Contact info available to subscribers] provides a quality environment and comfortable accommodations for groups, families, and individuals. [Contact info available to subscribers] is located in Angel Fire, NM, a small ski resort town roughly 25 miles from Taos, NM. Our ideal candidate(s) will have strong customer service skills and experience, as well as proficient maintenance and caretaking skills. The candidate will be equally comfortable as the “face” of [Contact info available to subscribers] for our guests as he/she will be maintaining the 12 acre property and cabins. Duties include: customer service and guest management (taking calls, managing reservations, and other administrative work), cabin cleaning, cabin maintenance and repair, grounds keeping (e.g. snow removal, brush clearing, etc.), and managing supplier/partner relationships. Candidates must be trustworthy and dependable (all candidates must pass a drug test and full background check). Our preferred candidates are mature couples. Due to the location and nature of the work, the position is not suitable for those living with children of any age. Applicants must be physically able to live and work at an elevation of 9,000 feet. In addition to a competitive salary, the position includes lodging for up to two people (pets are discouraged, but we would consider small pets if you are an otherwise exemplary candidate), paid vacation, and opportunity for additional benefits (e.g. health insurance, stock ownership) after one year. Our ideal candidate would be available to start work on or before January 31, 2013. To apply, please email your resume and references to

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Rhode Island

LOOKING FOR A COUPLE to assist in operating an upscale bed and breakfast located in Newport, RI Mansion District. You can see more at [Contact info available to subscribers] Full management responsibilities over time with long term ownership/partnership is possible. Nearby housing including utilities along with base salary, sales commissions, and health insurance. Previous hospitality experience required. The job duties include front office, concierge, cooking, helping with housekeeping, marketing, social media, light maintenance and managing all aspects of the business. It’s a busy property with very high standards! If you want to be part of something special and love innkeeping, please contact us by email at [Contact info available to subscribers] with a cover letter, resume, pictures, and salary requirements.

Wyoming

RANCH CARETAKER needed on a small ranch on river near the Big Horn Mountains. Need an individual or couple to feed and care for horses daily. Some additional chores will include basic equipment and vehicle maintenance, fence maintenance, lawn and landscape care, and keeping the barn and cabin clean. This position includes housing in a three bedroom log cabin, with full bath and free pasture for three to four horses. You can earn added wages and board more horses. Must love horses and be experienced with their care. To apply, please mail your resume and references to Caretaker Position, [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Non-smoking, non-drinking, petless, successful home and business owner ex-pat couple returning home to USA from South Africa, looking for a house-sitting opportunity in Colorado starting February 15 while waiting for our furniture to arrive from overseas. We’ll take impeccable care of your home, garden and pets. Love animals. Very tidy and clean. Honest to the core with a commitment to good communication. We do the right thing when no one’s looking. Plenty of very respectable references available. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

ECO Business Development, marketing, management team available full time on site seeking to develop, promote, manage an existing North American, Caribbean facility with lodging and conference features. ECO Global groups average 15 through 20 per session. Island properties, mountains seasonal features, wildlife nature programs, relationship to National parks, clean air, natural foods, water, and blue sky. Will establish Cleantech funding programs for available grants, education, training and awareness for ECO programs. Team can provide caretaking of existing property, on site general management; provide engineering, full maintenance, capital upgrades. Want to expand market or prepare business for a planned exit using M & A programs. See: [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details.

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Arkansas

APARTMENT MANAGER/CARETAKER needed. Complexes located in Conway, Russellville, Clarksville, Lake Village, Camden and 43 other locations throughout the state of Arkansas. Experience preferred, but will train the right person. This position would be ideal for a couple, who are required to live on site. Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Please mail your resumes and inquires to: Apartment Manager/Caretaker, [Contact info available to subscribers]

Australia

DOG/HOUSE SITTER NEEDED for our lovely house in Mt Pleasant Perth from January 11 through January 27. We require someone to look after our dog and water the garden. The house is air conditioned and the gardens have retic. It is a lovely area close to the city of Fremantle, river and Garden City. Our only requirement is that you are non-smoking. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Ireland

HOUSE SITTER WANTED in Carlow, Ireland. I have a B&B and Restaurant that is vacant at the present time, which is a Watermill in southeastern Ireland in a rural location. I wish to have a house sitter or house sitters to reside there for the New Year on. There is also a business potential if reopened. For more details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Texas

LIVE-IN EXPERIENCED INNKEEPER COUPLE needed. Non-smokers preferred, for a brand new five room bed and breakfast inn on 80 beautiful acres on the outskirts of Nacogdoches, Texas. The ideal couple should be enthusiastic, accountable, possess excellent communication skills, culinary skills, handyman capabilities, strong event planning experience and flawless attention to detail and customer service. The couple must also be willing to relocate to Nacogdoches. Duties to include but not limited to ordering, service/cleanup of breakfast, reservations and bookkeeping, housekeeping, property maintenance, possible organic blueberry/blackberry farming, and planning wedding events. A base salary, plus profitability bonus compensation provided. Please reply to [Contact info available to subscribers]

A NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS RANCH is seeking an experienced couple to fulfill long-term positions as a full-time caretaker and housekeeper. Duties for housekeeper position include: daily upkeep and care of a seven bedroom, 9 bathroom main house, laundry, ironing, grocery shopping, and light cooking. Duties for the caretaker position include: grounds keeping including mowing (tractor/shredder and lawnmower), weeding, plant care, and cutting firewood. Maintenance of equipment, fences, barns and other out buildings. Hunting facility maintenance of small camp house, deer blinds, filling deer, quail and fish feeders, and cleaning game. Care of dogs and horses on property. Family/owners are at the ranch part-time only, so the couple must be highly motivated and detail oriented. An updated two bedroom, one bathroom home (utilities paid) with pretty ranch views provided along with health insurance. A competitive salary depends on experience. Requirements: valid driver’s licenses, and non-smokers. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Compassionate and responsible caretaker available for opportunities beginning in January! I have eight years of experience gardening, caretaking properties, caring for animals (even older/special ones!) and people. I live extremely simply, and am passionate about taking care of land, plants, animals, and people. My other interests include herbalism, healthy food, DIY, tiny houses, sustainability and community, spending time in nature, and yoga. I will consider any location in the US/Canada! Please contact me at [Contact info available to subscribers] Thanks and looking forward to working with you!

SEEKING HOUSE SITTING AND PETSITTING OPPORTUNITIES IN CENTRAL PARIS. I am a published American author (memoir from Random House; write for The New York Times Magazine and International Herald Tribune) with two years experience caring for homes and animals. I am currently based in France while I work on my next long-form project, and have excellent references. I speak some French. I will care for your home and pets like they are my own, and am quiet, tidy, and responsible. Long or short-term; immediate availability. Please contact me at [Contact info available to subscribers] or in Paris at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Monday, December 3, 2012

Australia

CAT/HOUSE SITTER NEEDED in Newstead (Brisbane) over the Christmas/New Year’s period from December 26, 2012 through January 6, 2013. Our place is centrally located in Newstead, on the border of New Farm and Teneriffe. Close to James Street, shops, parks and public transport. We have a modern two bedroom, two bathroom ground floor apartment with an outside courtyard. We are looking for a cat lover who can look after two beautiful spoilt cats, Moscow (a three-year-old male Russian Blue) and Ollie (a three-year-old year old male Birman). We require an attentive person who is able to spend some time with the cats and attend to a few of their ‘quirks’. You don’t need to be home all day but you do need to interact, play with them and give them a bit of love when you are home. They are mostly indoor cats, but do enjoy a frolic outside a couple of times a day to let off some steam. Duties include feeding the cats twice a day (they are well behaved at meal times and will sit for their food) and cleaning out their litter trays. Ollie is a friendly, beautiful and loving cat but has a history of inappropriate urination – so the house sitter would need to be mindful of this and ensure the litter trays are clean, bedroom doors closed when out, and couch cushions removed when not in use. No real house maintenance is required – collecting of mail, and just generally keeping the house clean and tidy. This would be suitable for a student, professional, or a retired single or couple. If you are looking for modern apartment in a lovely and centrally located area, and are willing to spend a bit of time ensuring our cats are content, then this place would suit you perfectly. Please note that our apartment is also available on December 25 PM if you would like to move in before Boxing Day. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

California

TWO LIVE-IN COUPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN CALIFORNIA: LOS ANGELES – Full charge housekeeping and laundry, shopping, cars, pet care (please like dogs), driving, light maintenance and cooking. Salary $84,000, plus guest house and benefits. Local applicants only. MONTEREY- Seeking a well-rounded couple to work as a team. Duties include: cleaning, laundry, cooking, errands, organizing, managing shopping lists, stocking of supplies, maintaining cars, and handyman work. Open to relocation. Salary depends on experience with benefits and a guest house. Please send resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Michigan

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN. DO YOU LOVE CATS? I am looking for someone who loves and understands cats. The week of December 17th my two little kitties need looking after. I have a girl who is very shy and a boy who has a lot of energy. Both are very sweet! They need play time since they are young and food more than once a day. My Townhouse is comfortable, quiet and close to great shopping and restaurants. The birds will need to be fed and the squirrels too. Look forward to talking with you anytime. Please call

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Minnesota

APARTMENT MANAGER/CARETAKER/RENTAL AGENT TEAM required for a Winona property. Retired and semi-retired couples are welcome to apply. Must live on-site. Must have good people skills. Some mechanical ability will be needed. To apply, please mail your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Montana

SEARCHING FOR A CARETAKER COUPLE. A live-on, year-round, property caretaker and housekeeper/cook is needed to work with a small team to maintain the principal’s primary residence and unique property in a rural mountain setting in Western Montana. Qualified candidates must have experience working in a rural setting and share a similar green philosophy with the principal. Part of the couple will work part-time as housekeeper/cook (good housekeeping and above average cooking skills needed). The caretakers must know building and construction, and mechanical maintenance and repairs, including green technologies. A spacious, newly renovated two bedroom cottage on the property will be provided. Excellent salary and benefits provided, with a flexible start date. Please email resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Pennsylvania

SEEKING A TIDY, NON-SMOKING PERSON/COUPLE, available for a permanent caretaking position at a lakeside campground in the Pocono Mountains, 20 minutes from Scranton, PA. Stay in your RV for the summer. Move to our larger insulated RV for the winter. Utilities and site, plus small stipend provided. Park opens in May, and closes in October. Care includes general maintenance, security, light gardening, errands, cleaning, etc. Familiarity with carpentry, electric, plumbing, heavy equipment would be helpful. Willingness to make our camping family a priority when needed. Owners may need care from time to time too! By responding to this ad you agree you are personable, in excellent health to perform the types of work needed and you have no criminal tendencies or history of such. References and a background check are required. Please email your resume and references to

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CARETAKER NEEDED. An Exeter Township church is seeking a live-in caretaker to work part-time (20 hours/week) performing cleaning, building maintenance, light repair work, lawn care, grounds maintenance and building security responsibilities. The caretaker is required to live in a six bedroom, two story brick house adjacent to the church. Compensation includes free rent and a nominal salary. Please submit your resume including references to: [Contact info available to subscribers]

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MATURE, PROFESSIONAL COUPLE is seeking a house sitting or caretaking position in Seattle, Washington. We will consider all types of housing. We have gardening, home care, pet care, and tech experience. Excellent references available. Please email us at [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details. Thank you.

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Australia

URGENT! We are about to go on a seven week holiday from December 10th through January 28th and the house/pet-sitter we had arranged has just cancelled! I’m in a panic now to find someone to look after my two Great Danes at my home in Gosnells (Perth) while I’m away. All I want is someone who loves dogs (especially huge ones!) and will look after them while I’m away. They are my babies and really need to find someone I can trust to love them! They are super friendly with people but not with other dogs so I can’t have anyone who needs to bring their dog with them. The house is a small 4 x 2, nothing flash but hopefully can be a home for someone during this time! Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] ASAP if you can help!

Connecticut

CURRENTLY SEEKING AN ESTATE MANAGER for a client of mine in Greenwich, Connecticut. I would love to connect with you and or speak with anyone who is interested in learning more about what this opportunity entails and the compensation. If you or anyone you know may be interested please feel free to email me at

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Hawaii

A TRUSTWORTHY, RELIABLE, COMPETENT, AND EXPERIENCED PERSON OR PERSONS needed to live on my property, care for my home and dogs, as well as perform necessary tasks for my multiple vacation rentals on site in the Naalehu area. I have multiple living options for the caretaker, depending on if they choose to pay some sort of rent or not. This is initially meant to be free rent and utilities in exchange for services. This can be negotiated later on should we move forward. Necessary responsibilities that are not negotiable include: feeding and caring for my two dogs, (both large dogs, but very friendly, Dobie/Pit mix), when a guest leaves, complete turnover of the vacation rental immediately while occasionally doing deep cleanings, general landscaping and weeding, (riding lawn mower, weed whacking, general landscape and property upkeep), general maintenance, small repairs etc., trash runs, general care, security, and professional and positive representation of the property. A construction/general home repair background is a big plus. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Seeking house sitting and petsitting opportunities in central Paris. I am a published American author (memoir from Random House; write for The New York Times Magazine and International Herald Tribune) with two years experience caring for homes and animals. I am currently based in France while I work on my next long-form project, and have excellent references. I speak some French. I will care for your home and pets like they are my own, and am quiet, tidy, and responsible. Long or short-term; immediate availability. Please contact me at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Australia

I AM LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED HOUSE SITTER OR COUPLE to look after a property in the Rockingham area whilst the family gets a long overdue holiday from January 5th through February 3rd 2013. It requires looking after two beautiful dogs, one is only a puppy and the other one is an older dog, yet a joy to spend time with. No daily walks are required. They just need someone to feed them and give them some attention. The house is walking distance to the beach and local shops. Needing someone who can provide me with both written and verbal references, will treat the property as they own and keep it clean and tidy, must love dogs and has a police clearance. Look forward to hearing from you. Please email

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California

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A PROFESSIONAL COUPLE who wants to work together as apartment managers or assistant apartment managers for a growing company in Fresno/Clovis, CA area. We will train an organized couple to manage one of our beautiful and unique communities. These elegant properties, built and managed by Ellis Enterprises, are unsurpassed with their superbly maintained grounds and buildings. Teamwork is the essence of Ellis Enterprises. This “teamwork spirit” best defines our philosophy. Dedicated to providing a level of service that far exceeds the norm, each team member is diligent in his or her approach to meet the needs of Ellis Enterprises’ customers. Regular team meetings ensure that nothing is left undone. If you are energetic, highly motivated, and able to schedule staff and vendors, able to multi-task, have office skills and have maintenance knowledge, we would like you to join our team. We offer a beautiful apartment home, a competitive salary, benefits, and a long-term, secure opportunity. Please fax your resume to

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Connecticut

LOOKING FOR AN ESTATE MAINTENANCE COUPLE for an 8-acre property in New Haven, CT (the city is known for Yale University). The husband must have handyman skills. His job includes coordination of vendors and contractors, chauffeuring, handyman projects inside and out, and other daily chores as needed by resident. The couple will be responsible for 24/7 property security. Wife has the opportunity to work outside the estate for additional income. $20,000-$25,000 salary plus board in a separate, 3-bedroom house on property. Please send resume and references to

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Florida

HOUSE SITTER NEEDED for my three bedroom, two bath home in Miami during our Christmas vacation, from December 24, 2012 to January 2, 2013. I have two cats to care for also. My landscaper comes once a week, so you do not need to worry about the yard. Applicants must provide good checkable references. To apply, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Indonesia

HOUSE SITTER WANTED ASAP for seven weeks in North Sumatra Indonesia from this Saturday, December 1, 2012 until January 20, 2013. My home is located off the coast of North Sumatra, on the island of Pulau Weh, which offers world class diving and a relaxed pace of life. My house is perched on a hill five minutes’ walk from the village of Iboih. Set in private tropical fruit gardens and with fabulous sea views, it’s the perfect place to take a break from the fast pace of a western lifestyle and enjoy the tranquility of simple island life. My home accommodates a single person or couple comfortably, but is unsuitable for children or disabled people because of its hillside location (lots of steps). The double bedroom opens to the terrace giving stunning sea views, and the lounge has satellite TV and a broadband internet connection, and a small kitchen equipped with a freezer and gas stove. The house is basic, but offers comfortable living on a paradise island. Please note: the bathroom has squat loo (traditional Asian style) and rainwater (no hot shower). There are two much loved pets (cat and dog) and you should know; that the abundant wildlife all around can get pretty up close and personal. Geckos and tree frogs live in the bathroom and out on the terrace and the fruit garden is frequently visited by monkeys, wild pigs, goanna lizards and fruit bats. Luckily, snakes are rarely seen since the presence of a cat keeps them away from the house. For more details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wisconsin

APARTMENT MANAGER/CARETAKER needed. A Wauwatosa, WI apartment community is seeking a part-time Manager/Caretaker. Responsibilities include leasing, cleaning, lawn care, snow removal and light maintenance. Must be reliable, friendly, organized, self motivated and have excellent written and oral communication skills. Experience preferred, but will train the right candidate. Please send your resume with salary requirements to: Manager, [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Loyal, Dependable and Professional 30-year-old gay male, with over 10 years of Estate Management/Executive and Personal Assistant/Private Business owner experience, seeking seasonal or long-term positions. Geographically flexible. Excellent Communication/Computer skills. Energetic, Outdoor/Yoga enthusiast. Extensive references available. Please email:

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Monday, November 26, 2012

England

CARETAKER/GARDENER required for a 16 house private estate in Kew. Must be versatile, conscientious and hard working. A two bedroom bungalow provided rent and council tax free with this post. This position would be suitable for a married couple. Starting salary £14,000/year for 35 hours per week. Interviews start in the New Year. Please apply in writing to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Mexico

INNKEEPER POSITION AVAILABLE starting April 2013, at the [Contact info available to subscribers], Cimarron, New Mexico (please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] to learn more). Our [Contact info available to subscribers] is located on 225 acres with seven guest rooms in a very remote location. We are flexible to either year round, or April through end of year. Would prefer a couple but willing to consider an energetic individual for this seven day/week position. Duties include typical hands-on innkeeper tasks such as reservations, guest services, cooking, housekeeping, laundry, light maintenance, etc. Must be self-motivated, organized, very detail oriented, personable and professional. Experience and excellent references are required, and a background check is also required. An on-site apartment and utilities will be provided. Housekeeping help is provided through the busy summer season. To apply, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

OPPORTUNITY FOR A RETIRED COUPLE OR PERSON to live on 4,000+ acre ranch located in Quemado, in western New Mexico. Caretaking/light duties required in exchange for housing and utilities. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Oregon

IMMEDIATE NEED for [Contact info available to subscribers] Caretaker in Florence, Oregon. Responsibilities include maintenance, cleaning and guest relations (a yearly average of 15 hours per week) in exchange for free on-site housing in a modest caretaker’s cottage. The ideal applicant will be in good physical condition with no dependence on income from the college. If interested, please send your resume and cover letter via email to [Contact info available to subscribers] For more information about Siltcoos Station, please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] The position is open until filled but for best consideration, apply by December 15, 2012.

Spain

ENGLISH, NATIVE SPEAKER WANTED AS A HOUSE SITTER in Madrid, Spain. We are a Spanish couple living in Madrid, offering long-term accommodation. We have two cats. We would like to improve our English. My English is upper intermediate and my husband does not speak a word of English. We offer accommodation for your English skills. The Bills: water, electricity, food, telephone, gas, are not included. We prefer an English native speaker with experience in language teaching. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] in Madrid at [Contact info available to subscribers] if you need more details, or email

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Texas

RANCH MANAGER needed in Eagle Pass, TX. This ranch is located in Maverick County about 30 minutes from Eagle Pass and about two hours from San Antonio. We are seeking a live-in Ranch Foreman/Manager with ranch or farm experience. Applicant must also be knowledgeable in all day-to-day operations of a ranch/farm including working with cattle, basic mechanics of ranch and farm equipment, fencing, road maintenance, etc. Housing and a work truck is provided for ranch use. This job opportunity is a full-time, salaried position. A single person or married couple, with or without children, are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be able to pass a background and drug test. If you are interested please mail a copy of your resume or a summary of skills and experience with your contact information to

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Seeking my Peeps, who are looking for a full-time, permanent caretaker. I have recently obtained the Certified Associate in Project Management credential and am currently training under an estate manager on the island of Kauai. My work history demonstrates multi-functional knowledge and skills and task oriented abilities. Things to consider: I have a Southern draw; two cats; and a tendency to be too technical. My current training includes the development of softer skills and aesthetic details. Lodging and sustainable salary desired. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank You!

Enthusiastic, experienced, caretaker currently available. Geographically flexible and assignments of six months or greater are not a problem. Interests include gardening, landscaping, writing and healthy living. I have 20 plus years as an ACE Certified Personal Trainer and breeding Nova Scotia Tollers and Vizslas. Photos and excellent references are available. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Friday, November 16, 2012

Australia

DOG/HOUSE SITTER NEEDED long-term starting January 5, 2013 in Tasmania. Due to the specialist nature of my employment (Avionics), I am forced to leave my home to tread the hamster wheel on the mainland. I am seeking a house sitter/sitters to look after my well appointed but older style home and dog in the remote hamlet of Maydena, Tasmania. Maydena is the gateway to the South West Wilderness area of Tasmania and boasts easily accessible natural wonders such as trout fishing on the Tyenna River, Mt Field National Park, the Florentine Valley, Junee Cave and Lake Pedder. The property has a well equipped garage and a reasonable sized yard with security fencing and would suit someone mechanically minded or a handyman. Maydena has a small corner shop, ex-Serviceman’s Club, and Police/Ambulance presence. The nearest major centre is New Norfolk which is approximately 40km distance and provides all the staples for a quiet and relaxed living. I am seeking someone for a period of at least twelve months; however, the period can be extended if the right house sitter can be found. I am willing to negotiate on utility bills and some living costs. Please email

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I NEED SOMEONE to look after our property in Brisbane for two weeks, from December 6 through December 20 while my children visit me in Indonesia. We have two dogs, a small dog and a large dog. I just need them to be fed each day. Walking and extra love would be great too. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details.

Ohio

CARETAKER/MANAGER needed for a 26 unit apartment building in Mount Washington, Ohio. Must be able to show apartments, be available daily, and able to do other repair projects. Also involves landscaping and taking care of the premises (cleaning and repairs). The caretaker must have your own basic tools. Free rent in a one bedroom apartment if you have a working vehicle and cell phone. This would be great for a retired couple or single person. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Oregon

INNKEEPER NEEDED on the North Oregon Coast. Am searching for a live-in Innkeeper couple or single person for a 14-room rural inn near the beach in Manzanita, Oregon. (This is not a B&B.). The successful applicant must be energetic, positive, outgoing, well organized, able to prioritize and multi-task, a problem-solver, a good communicator, and have attention to detail. Hospitality experience is preferred; tourism or similar experience may qualify. We seek someone with excellent skills in customer service, phone and email communication, and using a computer. Duties include taking reservations by phone, email or online, all aspects of guest services, some billings and commission processing, maintaining rates, updating the website and social media, supervision of housekeeping staff, light maintenance, gardening and also rental and management of an adjacent cottage. Experience with web-based PMS is helpful, and marketing and graphic design skills are a plus. While there are long hours in the summer, there is lighter duty in the winter months, with opportunities for your hobby and paid vacation. We have a good reputation, a loyal following of repeat guests, and good marketing program in a variety of media. The inn is located on the gorgeous North Oregon coast. Come work where others vacation! Two state parks, a six mile beach, lots of outdoor activities and local groups. We will train you on the specifics of the job. Compensation includes salary, paid vacation and possible bonus. There is an onsite Innkeeper’s apartment with reasonable rent. Must be drug-free, and prefer nonsmoker. Please send resume, references and a cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for this position to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Washington

HOUSE SITTER WANTED anytime this winter in northeastern Washington State, located about 20 miles south of the Canadian border. I prefer a horse person, just to feed and make sure my two horses are well. I also have two cats and two mini donkeys to look after. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or email

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Wanted: A permanent position on a large ranch or large farm property. I can go anywhere, and provide great security for your property. I need a house or trailer house to live in (no RV) and all utilities paid. We can negotiate wages. I’ll also need a ranch truck or 4WD and gas or diesel to get around the property. Great references available. You wouldn’t be disappointed with me. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Australia

PETSITTER NEEDED for the months of February and March in the Perth area. I need a nice person or couple to look after a large Rotti dog and two cats in a three by one house in Joondalup Perth, a nice area with ocean views. I am only looking for mature petsitters with a police clearance and references. My animals are very easy to look after and friendly. For more details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Italy

HOUSE/ANIMAL-SITTER WANTED in Puglia – Cisternino from January 10th to March 20th. We are a big family! We have three dogs, six cats, five horses and one donkey. We really love our animals; they are like part of our family. We live in the countryside of Cisternino, just 15 minutes by car from the seaside. It is famous for the Valley of Trulli. We have a B&B in the Trulli. As the summer is very busy for the B&B we travel in the winter time, so we’ll need someone who will take care of our animals during the time we’ll stay away. We would like to leave for two months from half of January to half of March and we’ll go to Argentina, so we are looking for a house sitter who can stay for all the period because we couldn’t come back before that time. I think it will be perfect for a couple who really love animals! It will be perfect to find someone who will come as soon as possible so we’ll have enough time to get to know one another and make friends for our animals. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wales

Beautiful Retreat/Meeting Centre Looking For Resident

CARETAKER(S). Would suit a couple or single. Free accommodation offered in this stunning, secluded yet accessible location, close to Snowdonia, the coast at Aberdovery, and the train station. In exchange, help is needed with housekeeping, cooking, land care and guest welcoming. Opportunities to generate income include catering and growing food, and possibly some administrative support for my business. The Centre includes an inside meeting space with cinema; two converted stone barns of accommodation; a stone cottage; summerhouse; and a tipi, so far! The land includes a dingle with two streams and huge oak trees; two fields; gardens; and farmland all around. Everything has been converted to the highest eco standards, with hand crafted oak windows, doors and furniture etc. Some of the little luxuries include an individual sauna and a steam room. The Centre is also my home. I travel frequently, so you would be caring for the place and any guests in my absence. Non-smokers please. Genuinely brilliant cleaning skills and good healthy cooking are key. Land care includes ride-on mowing and quad bike use. Happy to turn a hand to all manner of activities please. With your presence, Pudge the cat may well be joined by a dog, chickens and other four-legged friends. You will need to drive, and preferably have your own vehicle. If you are willing to commit for at least a year, please send something about yourself/yourselves, your experience, skills and interests, including email and phone number to [Contact info available to subscribers] Next step Skype and then references. Many thanks.

Virginia

HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED for a Northern Virginia family of six. They are seeking a live-out Housekeeper. This family’s new 11,000 sq. ft. home needs an experienced Housekeeper to keep it clean and tidy. Responsibilities include general and detail cleaning, laundry, ironing, changing linens, chauffeuring, helping prepare a simple breakfast for the children and packing a snack for one son, occasional child supervision, assisting the Household Manager (with seasonal clothing rotation, formal service for entertaining, etc.) and answering the door as needed. The ideal candidate will be an experienced, non-smoking professional who is self-motivated, flexible, personable, open and honest, efficient but thorough, and takes initiative in their work. Special needs are present in this family, so the right person must be extremely patient and have a calm demeanor, be compassionate and non-judgmental, be accommodating and pleasant and work well in a busy home. The ability to maintain privacy and take pride in doing an extraordinary job are appreciated by this family. The family wants someone to stay and grow with their family long-term. This position is 40 to 50 hours a week, Monday through

Friday, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., with flexibility. Please contact

us now regarding this fantastic position with a wonderful family! Salary to $55,000 as commensurate with experience and skills, plus possible bonuses. Please, no phone calls; send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] for consideration.

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Writer, teacher, reliable lady 50’s, mother (adult daughter), loves dogs – having returned to my beloved New York after two years in CA, completing a Master of Divinity program at a UU seminary in Berkeley, CA. Willing to house-sit and care with love for your place only in Manhattan: Downtown Greenwich Village, East Village, Chelsea, Union Square, etc or Midtown, UWS, Brooklyn, Park Slope, Brooklyn Heights or Queens, Astoria, Jackson Heights, close to the subway – from a few months to a year – I am flexible. Great references available. I don’t smoke, nor use drugs or alcohol. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] Blessings

Monday, November 12, 2012

Alaska

WINTER HOUSE SITTER needed in the Haines, AK area. You can start next week. You can be a couple or single but need to love frolicking in the snow with a shovel, have strong arms to lift firewood and like the serenity of the Chilkoot River in the winter. I prefer no pets and am NOT looking for a roommate; just someone clean and sober who is responsible and willing to stay in my home for the winter. No alcohol allowed in my home. A lot of information needs to be exchanged so please email [Contact info available to subscribers] if you are seriously interested.

Australia

HOUSE/PET-SITTER REQUIRED from December 22 to January 19, 2013. Need someone to look after two dogs and two cats in a modern three bedroom, two storey house in Williamstown, outside of Melbourne. The house is fully furnished with all modern conveniences. Located close to foreshore walking/cycling trails and a 10 minute walk to the train station. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information. Thanks.

France

WANTED: a responsible mature couple/person to look after the 50 acre grounds of our chateau in France. Are you independent, self starting, adventurous and enjoy physical work? We need someone with a working knowledge of tractors, mowing, chainsaws, fencing and general maintenance. Your hours can be flexible to your needs. In exchange for the accommodation we require two days work each week. We are seeking someone for six months with an option by mutual agreement for a long-term position. A three bedroom cottage will be provided. Please email your resume to

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Hawaii

CARETAKER NEEDED to live and work the land in Ocean View, HI starting later this week. Wanting two people or a couple to live on an acre and clean the acreage by separating piles of stuff for recycling. Also need some planting and building on the property. This is a work/rent exchange situation, which can turn into a long-term position. The property is off-the-grid with no power or equipment. There is a catchment for water, and the house is basically three rooms with a wood stove, toilet, and miscellaneous furniture. The weather is cold at this high elevation of 4,500 feet, and you will need to collect firewood for heat and the wood stove. You will need your own income and your own vehicle since the property is seven miles from the highway. If you are interested or want more info, please email [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Indiana

RELIABLE CARETAKER NEEDED in south central Indiana, near Bloomington (home of Indiana University) for a long-term position. The property consists of forty acres in pasture, woodlots, garden and raised beds, a main house (log cabin) and another small house (approximately 1,300 sq ft). References required. The position is open immediately. If interested, please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers], for more details.

Massachusetts

A FULL-TIME, LIVE-IN INNKEEPER POSITION is available at a Nantucket Bed and Breakfast. Duties include, taking reservations by phone and reservation system, checking guests in and out, preparing continental breakfast and afternoon tea, (a love of baking is a plus) concierge and daily operations. The position is available in March 2013. Please email resume to

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Minnesota

HOUSE SITTER WANTED from January 1 through March 31, 2013 for our lovely home in Eden Prairie, MN. Our home is a three story, split-level with high ceilings, a master suite, office and art room that has a spare bed. It is beautifully appointed and furnished with an artistic flair. There is one old black cat who is still in good shape, but needs love and attention (feeding and litter scooping too). He is very well behaved and loving and will spend a lot of time on your lap. Located three miles from the 494/62 cross-town, it is very easy to get into Minneapolis in only 20 minutes. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wisconsin

LIVE-IN CARETAKER NEEDED for an 11-acre hobby farm in Northwest Wisconsin. Private space with bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and living area with separate entrance provided. Will require care of house, grounds, flower and vegetable garden, a Welsh Corgi who requires daily meds, and a cat. I travel from four days each week to four days every other week. Currently no other animals are on the farm, however, in the spring I plan to add chickens for a start. Looking for an older person who is reliable and would like a quiet, peaceful place with duties that will not be overtaxing. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Writer, teacher, reliable lady 50’s, mother (adult daughter), loves dogs – having returned to my beloved New York after two years in CA, completing a Master of Divinity program at a UU seminary in Berkeley, CA. Willing to house-sit and care with love for your place only in Manhattan: Downtown Greenwich Village, East Village, Chelsea, Union Square, etc or Midtown, UWS, Brooklyn, Park Slope, Brooklyn Heights or Queens, Astoria, Jackson Heights, close to the subway – from a few months to a year – I am flexible. Great references available. I don’t smoke, nor use drugs or alcohol. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] Blessings

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Arkansas

APARTMENT MANAGER/CARETAKER needed. Complexes located in Conway, Russellville, Clarksville, Lake Village, Camden and 43 other locations throughout the state of Arkansas. Experience preferred, but will train the right person. This position would be ideal for a couple, who are required to live on site. Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Please mail your resumes and inquires to: Apartment Manager/Caretaker, [Contact info available to subscribers]

Australia

HOUSE SITTER NEEDED (with no children) in Buderim from May 14th through June 22nd, 2013. We live on two acres in central Buderim, Queensland, on the Sunshine Coast, approximately 10 minutes from beach. We have gardens that will need watering and do not have any pets. For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

France

HOUSE AND HORSE/DOG-SITTER required in Averyon, in southwest France for one month, from the 13th of December to the 13th of January. Must be good with animals especially horses with good references and experience. We are in a rural location, with a beautiful house and grounds, one dog, one horse, one pony and four chickens. It can be cold here at Christmas time, but we have central heating and sky TV freeview. No time wasters please. Could be good for a couple. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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DALLAS, TX – Mature, single, non-smoking woman with extensive hospitality/event-planning background seeks guest house or similar in exchange for work or combination work/rent. MANY skills that can be utilized plus flexible with arrangements. Would also consider staff position, especially for someone that does a lot of entertaining! Years of staff management experience plus worked throughout the USA and internationally. If you contract staff for home and/or business, and would consider consolidating some contracts for someone who gives extra, then my widely varied background could be put to good use. Good company having lived a lot! Flexible start date. Please contact

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Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Arizona

ONSITE MANAGER COUPLE needed for a 44 unit apartment community in the Phoenix area. The position includes a salary, free apartment and free utilities. Leasing and handyman experience are required. To apply, please fax resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Australia

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE to look after our house and five acre property in Greenbank, south of Brisbane, from December 28 to January 8. We have a 12-year-old cat who loves TV cuddles. There will be no work to do around the property. We live close to a shopping centre and there is a larger shopping centre within 10 minutes drive or there is a bus service nearby. Please email

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Costa Rica

PERSONAL ASSISTANT-CARETAKER needed in Nosara, Costa Rica, AS SOON AS POSSIBLE for an 80-year-old man who is mobile but mentally challenged after a bad fall 15 years ago. A woman over 50, non-smoker, who speaks Spanish, with independent income, who is self sufficient, independent, active, in excellent health and with vegetarian type of lifestyle, is essential. I am a busy real estate woman with limited time to always assist to my husband’s needs. A minimum commitment of 6 to 12 months is needed. My home is located on famous surfing beaches where you can enjoy leisure walks, beach activities and lush jungle life. This area is very remote, dirt roads only, and few shopping conveniences. I provide a bicycle for you to ride into town for your shopping. The climate here is hot and humid; there is no real seasonal change. The green season here lasts from May to November; December through April is dry and dusty. Average temperatures are 75-88 degrees Fahrenheit. So, it is important that you are able to live at ease in this climate. You will live in a modest garden apartment with swimming pool, steps from the beach. There are ceiling fans in each room but it is important that you understand that the hot climate is an issue for many and you must be able to live without air conditioning. In exchange for your apartment and a minimal monthly salary you will be my husband’s assistant-caretaker when I am not able to be with him myself. Normally 20 hours per week will be required, but twice a year I am out of the country for five weeks and at such times full daily care will be needed. Additional compensation is provided for these times as well as time off. Duties include but are not limited to: personal care (NO BATHING), morning and evening walks, assisting to minor emergencies, cooking (an additional stipend is provided when I am not home), occasional help with feeding six cats and one small dog. Some duties will vary. While you are not on duty you are welcome to explore the surroundings and participate in the local activities. Our community is largely a settlement of Americans, Canadians, and Europeans where many make Costa Rica their vacation home; we’re from California and have lived here 23 years. Please email your resume, a description of why you are good for this position, your personal interests and a photo to

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Missouri

WE ARE SEEKING A DEPENDABLE PERSON/COUPLE to help with farm and rental property duties. We are only a small operation with a total of nine rentals and two farms with 27 head of cattle (plus calves) and 20+ head of horses. We are currently trying to get out of the horse business and convert to cattle, but will always have some horses on hand so working with horses is definitely a plus. We can’t offer a lot in the way of salary, which is why we’re looking for someone who is retired with his/their own additional source of income or someone willing to take on outside work. However, we can provide a nice four bedroom/three bath home with a swimming pool, 28 acres and two barns (currently one of our rentals) for your use as well as a small weekly or monthly salary. While the property does not have a riding barn or covered arena, it does have 12 stalls which you can use to run your own breaking/training/farrier business on the side as long as our needs are met … or raise a few calves of your own. We are located in the beautiful Ozarks in south central Missouri not far from the Arkansas border. There are numerous rivers/streams/lakes surrounding us and hunting abounds for deer and turkey. We want someone who is able to manage a rental business and take care of routine repairs which will involve some plumbing/carpentry/electrical work as well as fence building/maintenance, working cattle and horses, and various other duties involved in the day-to-day operations of a farm. We do not expect major repairs such as re-roofing or rewiring a house, etc., but typical duties will include but are not limited to repair of leaky faucets/toilets, minor electrical repairs such as putting up a ceiling fan or installing a garbage disposal, replacing or repairing guttering, etc. Naturally, the farm work will involve working with animals, operating and upkeep of farm equipment, installing/maintaining fence, etc. We would love to be able to travel so need someone we can totally depend on to take care of our renters/animals while we are away. Our rentals are currently in good condition and we want to keep them that way; we prefer to fix a problem on the front end rather than the back. If this position sounds like something that you would be interested in, please let us know when it would be convenient for us to discuss this in detail with you. Also, please forward us your cover letter, resume, etc. informing us of your requirements and give us a time when we can contact you via phone. Thank you for your time and consideration. Please contact us at

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NEAR BISBEE, AZ – CARETAKE AND/OR CONSTRUCTION. Back in the US after interrupted retirement in Mexico – Husband (veteran with SS), wife, and a sweet eleven-year-old border collie mix. Could be live-in caretakers or work on construction while living on-site in our own RV. Husband had masonry business in Minneapolis for 30 years, expert at all aspects of brick, block and cement. Wife is an artist. Together we do artistic masonry. Landscaping is us! Can build a masonry cabin at a surprisingly low cost. Wife has experience raising and training horses. Prefer a country situation with no daily long distance driving. Periodically need to travel to Bisbee, proximity preferred. Wife speaks fluent Spanish. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Writer, teacher, reliable lady 50’s, mother (adult daughter), loves dogs – having returned to my beloved New York after two years in CA, completing a Master of Divinity program at a UU seminary in Berkeley, CA. Willing to house-sit and care with love for your place only in Manhattan: Downtown Greenwich Village, East Village, Chelsea, Union Square, etc or Midtown, UWS, Brooklyn, Park Slope, Brooklyn Heights or Queens, Astoria, Jackson Heights, close to the subway – from a few months to a year – I am flexible. Great references available. I don’t smoke, nor use drugs or alcohol. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] Blessings

Monday, November 5, 2012

Canada

LIVE-IN ASSISTANT BUILDING MANAGER (single or couple) required for Vancouver, BCs premier new 234 suite rental high-rises. No pets and no smoking property. Skills required: speak fluent English; minor maintenance (excluding tiling, painting, major plumbing); Word and Excel; experience working in a rental building or hospitality industry. Must have initiative and a cheerful attitude. Competitive salary with substantial rental reduction on a one-bedroom suite. Medical, dental and extended health benefits. Join Vancouver’s most respected property management company. Visit [Contact info available to subscribers] and email [Contact info available to subscribers] for further information on this exciting opportunity. All inquiries from Metro Vancouver will be acknowledged.

Ohio

CARETAKER NEEDED for a senior apartment complex. A two bedroom apartment will be provided in exchange for light maintenance and after hours and weekend complex coverage. References required. We have a tobacco free hiring policy. A driver’s license is required. Please send a cover letter and resume to Personnel,

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Panama

PEARL ISLANDS, PANAMA: Immediate opening available for an Innkeepers position. The [Contact info available to subscribers] (eight rooms, one villa) located on beautiful Contadora Island, Republic of Panama is seeking an experienced couple for on-site, day-to-day operations. Hospitality/tourism experience preferred and having spent some time in Latin America would be a plus. The ideal candidates are positive and outgoing; willing to help guests whenever and wherever. Honest, well organized, detail oriented, with superior communication and problem solving skills. Need to be respectful of the owners established business policies, and be self motivated. Position requirements include: basic Spanish/English, basic computer skills doing email, Quick Books software, and Excel spreadsheets. Must update and email reports to the owners every day. Also need to do light maintenance, be a handyman, with basic plumbing knowledge, and having mechanical skills will be a plus (working on the golf carts). There is light physical activity/lifting. Must be clean with a well groomed appearance, be able to operate a stick shift truck, and give a three month commitment. The compensation package includes $750 month ($375 each person) plus “walk in” reservation incentives, a one bedroom (11×12), one bath (shower water is room temperature), with one queen bed, access to outdoor cooking and kitchen area, in room cable TV, AC, ceiling fan, small fridge and closet, computer/Wi-Fi internet access, and daily breakfast. The manager(s) will be responsible for all travel costs associated with the position. Please email (only) your resume(s) to

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Vermont

A 300 ACRE ECO-RETREAT CENTER in Northern Vermont seeking a caretaker individual or couple to manage the property along with a retreat center business. Looking for computer/office management, people hospitality skills and property maintenance/handyperson skills. Should be comfortable with tractor use, light carpentry and woodsman skills. The two positions can be applied individually or as couple. Beautiful housing with utilities/internet provided. Extensive landscaped organic flower/vegetable gardens, spring fed ponds, panoramic views, hiking trails, yurts, tiny houses, earthen pizza oven, yoga studio, and workshop and clay studio. Must be into living lightly, comfortable with low impact lifestyles including composting toilets, gardening etc. 20 hours a week work trade plus $15 hour for additional work when needed and agreed in advance by both parties. There are many opportunities for extra income for the right motivated person including firewood, sugaring, leading workshops, etc. Regional familiarity with culture and climate preferred. Please send your resume to

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Switzerland

HOUSE MANAGER REQUIRED for a newly built, high-end, residential property in St Moritz. The main responsibilities and duties will include: the management of staff and outsourced companies, the proper record keeping for HR, Health and safety and all files related to the day to day operations and upkeep the property, the responsibility for maintenance of property and follow up of the correct procedures, the responsibility for security and implementation of agreed security programs, and the responsibility for delivery of agreed annual budgets and monthly reporting. You will be required to deliver, at all times, the highest level of services to family and guests as appropriate, including welcoming guest and liaise with travel arrangements as necessary. The ideal candidate will be experienced in a similar high end service delivery role, be an excellent communicator both verbal and written and of the highest integrity with suitable references. Languages required will be English and German. If you fit these requirements, please send your complete resume to the following address: [Contact info available to subscribers]

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HOUSE SITTING/PET SITTING/CHEF JOBS IN GREATER SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA. Every year I return to the Bay Area (having lived there for 26 years) to cook for former clients and cater holiday parties. I am looking for house/pet sitting jobs from December to early February. I also have handyman and computer skills. Non-smoker, quiet and respectful, with many years experience working in fine homes as a private chef. Great references and you can also check out the website for our seasonal restaurant in the Ozarks at [Contact info available to subscribers] Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Professional, Trustworthy and Reliable; CA Central Coast Caretaker / Home Assistant Seeking Position. Experienced Property Caretaker / Barn Manager / Handy Woman seeking onsite caretaking or home security opportunity in the Santa Barbara area of California. Paid or unpaid, depending on the situation. I have experience with family pets and livestock. I also landscape, and develop small organic home gardens. Experience with high-end properties, home security and household organization with or without staff. I take care of your home, provide security, and prepare household for family visits. I can provide superior references. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Professional, 47-year-old woman, former broadcast journalist, seeking to make a change. Personal assistant, or caretaker/housekeeper would be ideal match for my skills. I am resourceful, knowledgeable about quite a bit, and somewhat handy. Very understanding when it comes to confidentiality and privacy. Will pass background checks, etc. (able to drive). Was raised on a farm where I learned a very diligent work ethic, and have participated in several facets of society, that I consider myself well rounded and an excellent communicator. In good health, have traveled all over, (geography isn’t important). Looking for a long term position with room and board, and a salary. I am a fast learner. Great computer skills, good with animals, and can cook and clean (after all, I raised three children myself while attending school full-time and getting my BA in Communications). Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] Thanks for reading.

Thursday, November 1, 2012

England

HOUSE SITTER WANTED in Cheshire, England from mid-February through early April, 2013. We are a half hour south of Manchester, England in a rural area, on the edge of the Pennines. We have a two bed roomed, single level house, in a very quiet area. It’s a great area for outdoor activities – hiking, biking etc. No animals – just look after the compact house. You will probably need a car, since there is poor local transport here. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Montana

YEAR-ROUND, LIVE-ON, CARETAKER COUPLE needed to work with a small team to maintain a unique property in a rural mountain setting in Western Montana. Qualified candidates enjoy remote living, have experience working in a rural setting, share a similar green philosophy to the principal and have good housekeeping and cooking skills. Candidates are also highly knowledgeable in building and construction, mechanical maintenance and repairs including green technologies. A spacious, newly renovated two bedroom cottage on property is provided. Excellent salary and benefits package offered with a flexible start date. Please email resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Texas

NEED AN EXPERIENCED, RESPONSIBLE COUPLE with a great work ethic, good attitude and flexibility. Duties include some housework, year-round maintenance of swimming pool and plants, flower gardening, minor maintenance, some assistance to ranch foreman and evening meal preparation for a busy executive. We have a large, private home on a working farm on the outskirts of a medium-sized Central Texas town. A good salary, commensurate with ability and experience, will be provided. Separate comfortable, two-bedroom house provided on property. Must have experience and references. A background check will be performed. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Energetic, mature, trustworthy woman looking for long term, full-time, live-out position in the Seattle/Eastside area as a House Manager, Household/Family Assistant or Personal Assistant. Previous experience in private residences. Skilled in staff management, care of fine furnishings and clothes, cooking, shopping, party service, pet care, gardening, bookkeeping, household organization, cleaning, flower arranging and more. Experienced in Mac’s and PC’s. Highly resourceful, creative, efficient and hard working. Great eye for detail. Reliable, insured car. Excellent local references. Can pass any background check. Available now. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Arizona

SEEKING A LIVE-IN CARETAKING COUPLE (OR SINGLE) to help on our rural property in beautiful, North Central Arizona. The owners have developed this property over the past 29 years and are seeking assistance with the caretaking and maintenance. Our 22-acre high desert property, adjacent to a National Forest, includes a main house, a one bedroom casita, two bed and breakfast rooms (in a separate stone building), a workshop building, architect’s studio, dance/yoga studio, outdoor patios/courtyards, large organic garden, native landscaping, small vineyard, hot tub and small pool area. The entire property is “off the grid” and all the buildings are passive solar. Living quarters for caretaker(s) include a 945 sq. ft., one bedroom passive solar stone casita, for which the owners would like to trade rent for property maintenance, help with the B&B and gardening. Additional salary is offered for ongoing work projects. The caretaker(s) must be environmentally conscious, organized and energetic. Experience in organic gardening, landscaping, building maintenance and housekeeping is required as well as some food preparation for Bed and Breakfast guests (all food is vegetarian). The position is available immediately. To apply, please email your response and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Cyprus

PET AND HOUSE SITTER needed during May and June 2013 on the island of Cyprus (Aphridite). Keep an eye on our property, our pets, and our garden whilst we are away. We have two dogs that need to be taken for a walk twice a day, and ensure that our two cats are nearby and visible. They have to be in the house and in their room between 9 to 10 in the evenings. The house needs cleaning and tidying whilst being used. That’s all, thank you. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] in Paphos Cyprus, or email

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Maryland

LIVE-IN INNKEEPER COUPLE needed for a busy 10 room [Contact info available to subscribers] resort area in Western Maryland. Couple must be energetic, enthusiastic, accountable, have excellent phone and email communication skills, accomplished culinary skills, and flawless attention to detail and customer service. Duties include ordering, preparation, service and cleanup of breakfast and hors d’oeuvres for up to 20 guests, Reservations, supervision of housekeeping, managing maintenance of large building and property, and professional hiring and supervision of staff. There are long hours in the summer, and light duty in the winter. Will train. Must have a vehicle for occasional errands, mileage paid. Compensation includes Innkeeper’s apartment with paid utilities, some meals, Salary $20,800, and tips $10,000+ depending on guest service. Must interview in person at the inn. Prefer nonsmokers. No pets. Please reply to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Australia

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A MATURE COUPLE to look after our 4×2 bedroom house in Leeming, Perth with swimming pool for one week from November 13 to November 20, 2012. You will also need to take care of our aging Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and to take him for a walk either early morning or in the evening. We are close to shops, transport, Fremantle and the city. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information.

Canada

A DOG AND HOUSE SITTER is needed from December 21st to January 3rd in Montreal, Canada. The house sitter will need to look after our house and dog (Wheaten Terrier) in a beautiful area, close to a nature park, lake and river. Cross country skiing is just five minutes away! Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

England

A MATURE COUPLE is required for caretaker/housekeeping, gardening and general outside duties. You should be a country/animal lover and a non-smoker. A house is available for the successful applicant, near Lincoln. Your resume and references are essential. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Hawaii

CARETAKER NEEDED for a Spiritual Center in Pahoa, Hawaii. [Contact info available to subscribers] ([Contact info available to subscribers] ) is looking for a special person (couple), spiritually inclined (prefers one who meditates and is familiar with the path of Sat Mat), vegetarian, has own source of income, to live on the property in exchange for maintaining the grounds. Some skills are needed in being handy with machinery such as lawn mowers, weed whackers, tractor and some general overall building and maintenance skills. It would be nice if you have some knowledge of living off of the grid (solar and water attachment). Please email your resume to

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Massachusetts

LIVE-IN INNKEEPER required for a lovely small inn on Nantucket, MA. The desirable candidate would have experience in innkeeping, preparing light breakfasts and afternoon tea, front desk, guest relations, making reservations, daily planning, inspect rooms, have excellent phone skills and an outgoing personality. This salaried position will be commensurate with experience. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] with your resume and references.

Panama

LIVE, WORK, CO-CREATE with your skills in organic farming and food production, on an incredible farm in the mountains of Panama, Central America. The property (altitude 1,650m) borders largest national part in Central America, with highest biodiversity in the world. You must have hands-on experience in organic farming practices, and preferably experience in tropical/sub-tropical environments. Housing and income available. You will oversee year round cultivation of vegetables, fruits, chickens (eggs), and more. This is an excellent opportunity for the right person or couple. There are many more details. Please look at our website: [Contact info available to subscribers]

Spain

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A HOUSE SITTER/HELP for this winter. We have a beautiful house in Las Alpujarras, Spain in the mountains. The house has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, terrace, and living room. We also have a bit of land and would like a house sitter with experience in gardening, as we would like to start one from scratch. We live five minutes by car from our local village – a car is essential to housesit this house. We are working away from the 26th of November and would like the right candidate to be here from the 20th of November until the end of April, 2013. Couples and pets are welcome; we have just one cat Sasha. Please contact us if you think you would like to spend your winter in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. References will be needed. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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A mature, responsible, hardworking, mother and son need a house sitting/caretaking position in Durango, Colorado. We will need to be in the Durango High district from November – June. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or email

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Caretaker/Personalized Services Offered. Mother and daughter team, mature and reliable, looking for a cottage or home in partial or full exchange for work. We bring combined experiences in computer and office skills, pet care, light housekeeping, errands, and assistance to the elderly. We will also care for your home while you are away. We are looking for a long-term situation, preferably but not limited to the Santa Barbara area. Excellent references available. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Monday, October 29, 2012

Australia

CAT/HOUSE SITTER NEEDED in Flagstaff Hill, South Australia (located in the Adelaide area) from December 29th to January 35th. We need someone, preferably single, to care for our home, two cats and garden whilst we are overseas. One cat requires daily medication. Our garden is quite large and we have potted plants as well. Our home is air conditioned and we also have a swimming pool. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information. Thanks.

Canada

PET AND HOUSE SITTER WANTED from December 18 to December 30, 2012 in Saint-Hippolyte, Quebec, Canada. We would like to find someone for our two lovely cats, Seal Point, shorthair. We need a human presence for the cats and the house, and pick up the mail. We live on a magnificent front view lake. The person would need a car. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Pennsylvania

MAINTENANCE CARETAKER needed in Pittsburgh. We are searching for a Maintenance Caretaker for apartment complexes in the Brownsville Road area. Applicants must have seven to ten years experience, and a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license. Please mail your resume to Maintenance Caretaker Position,

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Rhode Island

[Contact info available to subscribers] Seeking a General Manager Couple in Newport, RI. We are looking for a hardworking, honest couple with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills to assume the full-time management of the Attwater, our 12 room boutique hotel in Newport, RI. This year-round, live-in position requires the dedication and motivation to create an idyllic experience for our guests while balancing the needs of the business. Job requirements include breakfast preparation and serving, some housekeeping and laundry, grounds work and property maintenance, seasonal renovation projects, staff hiring and supervision and of course reservations and guest interaction (and much more). The hotel is staffed with a seasonal concierge/front desk associate and a year-round housekeeping crew. If you are looking for a lifestyle change and a beautiful vibrant place to live – this is the right position for you! Bonus skills: culinary/pastry background, light repair/maintenance. Compensation includes housing and salary. Only applications with a resume and position-specific cover letter will be considered. Please email your resume and cover letter to [Contact info available to subscribers] No phone calls or drop-ins please.

Washington

MANAGER COUPLE needed for a 116 unit apartment complex in the Spokane Valley. An apartment, salary and utilities will be included. Maintenance skills required. Must be bondable. We are looking for an honest, hard-working couple who can work independently and accomplish the tasks required effectively and efficiently. Must be self-motivated and willing to step in and help out wherever necessary. Prefer experience in property management, but will consider a couple without experience. Must have skills in the following areas: heavily focused on general building maintenance to include painting, plumbing, carpentry, leasing/sales, bookkeeping, customer relations, rent collection, and cleaning. Must be able to complete work order forms, take directions, be organized, and have the ability to communicate effectively with residents. Please send resumes to

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Compassionate Caretakers available anytime from November – May in the Northwest, Mountain, Southwest states or ??? Experience in NE Oregon and Santa Fe, New Mexico. We are two responsible, multi-skilled women who take great care of ourselves and our space. MALI: licensed massage therapist/holistic health coach / amazing chef SHAWNA: experienced in ranching, animals, woodworking, split and stack wood, maintain landscape, repair fences, musician. For more information on relevant skills please email us at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Friday, October 26, 2012

Arizona

LIVE ON SITE SECURITY PERSON OR COUPLE NEEDED in the Speedway and Prudence area of Tucson, AZ. The Fairfax Companies is seeking a retired person or couple to live on site in their own RV/Trailer and act as afterhours security. Electrical, water, and sewer hookup will be provided. This position pays $500 per month. Must have references, and a background in security, military, or law enforcement. Your RV/Mobile Trailer must be in good condition. Must pass drug screen, pre-employment background check. Please submit your resume and application to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Australia

PET/HOUSE SITTER NEEDED in the Toowoomba area from February 26 to March 19, 2013. We have a modern duplex, medium sized dog (who will need brushing), a Tonkinese cat and a small garden (no lawns). We need loving care for these three weeks. Must be a non-smoker and with good references please. An Internet connection is available. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Canada

FULL-TIME BUTLER NEEDED in Calgary, Alberta starting in January 2013. The job responsibilities include: day-to-day organization of the residence, assisting with laundry and dry cleaning services, ensuring all housekeeping is completed on a daily basis, including special projects and deep cleaning, maintaining the care of fine finishes, furnishes, crystal/silver/china, ensuring the grocery shopping is complete and light meal preparation, assisting with event planning for catering, décor and floral, maintaining and managing household inventories, wardrobe management for closets and alternations, management of the wine cellar and art collections, greeting of guests and visitors, recording telephone messages and ensuring the proper message is delivered in a timely manner, overall vehicle management and chauffeur duties, as required, scheduling of trades and vendors for interior maintenance, occasionally assisting the gardener with exterior maintenance including landscapers and seasonal contractors, occasionally travelling to vacation properties to assist with open and/or close preparation, management of the budget for household items such as groceries, and responding to ad hoc requests from the Family. Must have a minimum of three years experience working in a formal residence, with strong English communication skills (verbal and written). Speaking French is an asset. Must have the ability to work under minimal direction with an emphasis on client service, and the ability to anticipate the needs of the family and to exceed expectations. Two weeks paid vacation. Work days will be Monday to Friday. Salary is $80,000/year (in CAD, gross). Insurance plan provided. Please email your resume and references to

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England

AN EXPERIENCED GARDENER/CARETAKER required three days a week for a second home near Oxford. An attractive flat is available. Additional employment can be found locally if required. You must be energetic, flexible, and good with dogs and children. References are essential. To apply, please call

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Texas

RANCH FOREMAN WANTED for a ranch near Denton, Texas. Must be able to manage ranch operations, cattle, equipment, and do repairs. Must have ranch work experience. Please mail your resumes to: Ranch Foreman Position, [Contact info available to subscribers]

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A Dependable 37-year-old professional Firefighter and Family man seeking a resident caretaker position in the California Wine Country. Born and raised on a working dairy farm and vineyard here in the wine country. My knowledge, skills and abilities are above par. Skills include but are not limited to operating heavy equipment, welding and fabricating and computer system management. My connections in Sonoma County are strong due to being a part of large farming families on both sides of my family. I look forward to meeting you. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] Best, Mike

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Australia

WE NEED AN ANIMAL/HOUSE SITTER for our house and small self contained cottage on six flat acres on Cedar Creek at Closeburn (in the Samford, Queensland area- we are 6km north of Samford village) from Thursday, December 27, 2012 to Friday, January 18, 2013. We have two donkeys and an active Aussie Terrier. We could easily accommodate a caravan/motorhome and require the garden to be watered as needed, dog exercised and donkeys fed/watered. Handyman skills always welcome! Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

California

PROPERTY MANAGER NEEDED on-site in Loma Linda for a small 24 unit building. Must have some experience! Should have a strong personality, be drug and alcohol free, and be able to provide great customer service. Duties include: renting, collecting, keeping property clean at all the times, serving three day notices, move-in paper work, move-in and out inspections, schedule outside vendors, and prepare weekly reports. Compensation includes a free two bedroom apartment, plus! This is a great opportunity for a couple, or person with some income. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] Only serious candidates, Please!

England

ASSISTANT HOUSEKEEPER needed in Whitby – North Yorkshire. We need a housekeeper to join the domestic team in a large historic residence, which serves as the weekend and holiday home for a family of six. Traditional housekeeping skills are required and preferably some experience with laundry. Enthusiasm, flexibility and discretion are very important. The successful applicant will be required to join the security rota and will be provided with a flat on site as well as a generous remuneration and associated benefits. This position has a five day work week, and more when the family are in residence. A driver’s license is essential. Applications along with your resume should be mailed to: [Contact info available to subscribers]

Oregon

SEEKING A LOCAL RESIDENT CARETAKER for a gorgeous private riverfront estate near the Oregon coast. An apartment and all utilities (including electricity, water, sewer, phone, internet and satellite HDTV) plus a salary of $1,750 a month, paid health insurance, and $150 monthly vehicle expense will be provided. Applicants will need a background in grounds care, landscaping, home and equipment maintenance and housekeeping. You are non-smoking, mechanical and able to trouble shoot and solve problems and have a good eye for landscaping detail and grounds care. You are also dependable and can work unsupervised. The property is located approximately 70 miles from Portland and 15 miles from the beach (Manzanita). Please mail your resume and letter of interest describing your relevant experience, vehicle and personal grounds/repair equipment, along with a current photo and references to: Estate, [Contact info available to subscribers]

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AN EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL single male is seeking a long-term house sitting or caretaking position in Austin, Texas. I will consider all types of housing. I have handyman, maintenance and technical skills and am very good at fixing things. I have experience with hospitality, pet care, gardening and landscaping. Excellent references can be provided. Please email me at [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you.

Monday, October 22, 2012

Canada

PET/HOUSE SITTER WANTED in Kelowna, BC from approximately mid-November to March 1, 2013. Our dates are very flexible so we can be very accommodating to your schedule. We have two very well behaved pets. Our Sheltie dog is 15 and Tabby, the cat is nine. Both are very low maintenance. Our house has two bedrooms, three full bathrooms and a comfortable living room and TV room. We have internet. All utilities will be paid by homeowner. Please email

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RESIDENT BUILDING MANAGEMENT COUPLE needed in Vancouver, BC. We are a large strata owned high-rise and townhouse complex in downtown Vancouver and we need your experience and expertise to manage our high quality building and the needs of our residents. As a team you have a reputation for making a positive difference in your environment and take pride in being accountable for the high standards you both set for yourselves. Through your experience you know this is a position of responsibility that needs a couple with a unique mix of skills and abilities, including:

• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation and common area maintenance • Outstanding housekeeping • Conversant with the Strata Property Act • Exceptional attention to detail • Handles questions and complaints, responds to problems politely and efficiently • Mature, sound judgment with the ability to find the root cause of problems • Meets commitments, works both independently, jointly, and as part of a larger team • Accepts accountability, and can handle changes • Keeps workplace clean and safe, supports safety programs • Basic computer knowledge to maximize efficiency of data and reporting • Communicates well both verbally and in writing • Hands on approach with the ability to do minor repairs

As part of our team we offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and a partially subsidized beautiful, modern, large two-bedroom suite with brand new carpet, tile and paint, access to indoor pool and gym, vehicle parking and a view of the city! Easy access to transit, just a few blocks away from Skytrain and major transit routes. Qualified candidates should email their resume and a brief covering letter to [Contact info available to subscribers] We thank all applicants, however only those being considered will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please. Please submit your resume no later than October 30, 2012.

Minnesota

LIVE-IN CARETAKER/MAINTENANCE PERSON needed. [Contact info available to subscribers] is seeking a live-in caretaker/maintenance person for a property in Winona. Will perform general upkeep of the site including building, unit and grounds maintenance and minor repairs. Requires six months of experience, knowledge of boilers, electrical and plumbing and must be able to work independently. To apply please mail your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Mexico

CARETAKER WANTED in Santa Fe, New Mexico. We have two Standard Poodles to care for, along with some handiwork around the house and in the garden. Wonderful, living caretaker space is available. Please email your resume and references to

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Ohio

CARETAKER NEEDED for a senior apartment complex in Toledo, OH. A two bedroom apartment will be provided in exchange for light maintenance and after hours and weekend complex coverage. References required. We have a tobacco free hiring policy here. A driver’s license is required. Please send your cover letter, resume, and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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A mature professional couple is seeking a house sitting or caretaking position in the San Francisco Bay Area. San Francisco, Marin, South Bay as well as the Monterey Peninsula are all great areas. We will consider all types of housing. We have pet care, gardening and technical skills experience. Excellent references available. Please email us at [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information. Thank you.

Friday, October 19, 2012

Canada

HOUSE SITTER NEEDED in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia from the beginning of January to mid to late February 2013. I am looking for someone to look after a cozy home in rural Cape Breton. Heating is with wood in a low maintenance masonry heater. There are 10 chickens and one rabbit to feed and plants to water. For more information please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Illinois

PETSITTER/HOUSE SITTER NEEDED for November and December. Stay in our nice, modern two bedroom Hyde Park apartment with washer/dryer rent free for two months, plus we can pay $400 in exchange for caring for our two medium dogs (walk three times each day, and feed once a day). Applicants must be in the Chicago area and be able to stay through the holidays. References required. Please send an email message explaining why you would be perfect for this pet/house sitting position, along with your references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New York

HOUSE/PET-SITTER WANTED in New York City from November 8 – 18, 2012. We have three small dogs, one with congestive heart failure on diuretics, who must go outside to pee every six hours (10 hours overnight). There are not really many duties in the teeny apartment here in Harlem except cleaning up after yourself and feeding the dogs three times daily (food will be here for them with instructions, including their meds). We live in a lovely mixed neighborhood (light-dark, old-young, haves-have nots, gay-straight, natives-imports) across from a large, terraced park and City College where you can roam safely. This is a friendly building and area – previous dog-sitters remarked how many people stopped them and inquired of us, recognizing our dogs! We have the Internet, desktop and TV with antennae. ABCD subways are a few minutes away, and the 123 trains are 10-15 minutes away. Would love for someone outside the area to get to experience NYC for a few days, and this would be a good assignment for retired persons, but most important is excellent references and prior experience. It works fine for us if a house sitter wants our sofa bed the night of the 8th to get the lay of the land. For more details, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Oklahoma

NEED A RETIRED, SINGLE MAN, who has his own outside income via Social Security or a Pension, for a ranch helper/caretaker position at our small, cattle/horse ranch near Lindsay, OK. Will provide a one bedroom apartment in exchange for services. Must be able to do some landscaping and care for the animals. Want a man who would like a nice place to live near Lindsay, Oklahoma. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Wanted: A permanent position on a large ranch or large farm property. I can go anywhere, and provide great security for your property. I need a house or trailer house to live in (no RV) and all utilities paid. We can negotiate wages. I’ll also need a ranch truck or 4WD and gas or diesel to get around the property. Great references available. You wouldn’t be disappointed with me. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Monday, October 15, 2012

Australia

CARETAKER WANTED for a picturesque property outside of Gympie. This caretaker position would be suitable for a retiree/handyperson. The position consists of light duties and odd jobs, e.g., ride on mowing and looking after two Labrador dogs in exchange for your own accommodation, electricity, local phone calls, and an Austar connection with 42″ TV. All enquiries please phone: [Contact info available to subscribers]

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A RELIABLE HOUSE SITTER from the 30th of December 2012 to the 15th of January 2013, to look after our two dogs and a cat in Weipa, North Queensland. We are looking for a pet-sitter for them as they will fret if left alone. They are small dogs and require minimal walking, but love pats and lots of attention. The cat is old and is also low maintenance. We live in Weipa, a remote mining town which is famous for fishing and great sunsets here. We have a three bedroom, fully air-conditioned house, which is low maintenance and family friendly, but we need a responsible pet/house sitter. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details.

Hawaii

ALOHA NEW CREATIVE CARETAKERS. We are looking for a couple of people that are creative and can renovate our ratna jungalow to a little self sufficient house, and create a walking path through the woods to the road. You need to be experienced in building and are comfortable with our advice to put this together for us. The main building frame and roof is there already and just needs painting. We have recyclable and already recycled materials that can be used. We can also harvest some guava and use bamboo. We have books with ideas and lots of information about bamboo, which we have used since 2001. You need to be strong and healthy and like to live simply. The exchange is 20 hours per week and you have the vajra jungalow and open kitchen for your use during that time, you also have your own garden that can always use extra time to look good and produce plenty. The season for our citrus fruits orchard is winter. You can check our pictures of vajra jungalow on our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] If you are interested, please email a picture and your age to [Contact info available to subscribers] and tell us about your experience and why you want to come to [Contact info available to subscribers] We would like to invite people to come on November 23, 2012, for a minimum of two months.

Oregon

SEEKING CARETAKER(S) for seven months from January – July 2013. We are a 17-acre organic farm/ homestead in Oregon, one hour from Corvallis. We have a small flock of sheep/goat/cows/chickens plus two dogs. Must arrive by November 15th for training in animal care/milking. Previous experience needed in farming, ruminants (kidding), power tools, chainsaw, tractor, and homesteading skills. Must drive a stick-shift. Minimum 27-years-old, non-smoker, with no pets. Room with wood heat available. Share a kitchen and bathroom with one housemate who is unable to maintain the farm in our absence. Free rent/utilities provided. To see pictures: [Contact info available to subscribers]

Tennessee

A RETREAT CARETAKER OR COUPLE is needed in Cleveland, TN. [Contact info available to subscribers] is seeking a mature hands-on individual or couple to help us achieve our mission in Christ as a full-time caretaker of our magnificent 393-acre retreat center. Our caretaker lives on the property in a house we provide. This is a full-time responsibility with duties during the week and on weekends. Responsibilities include preparing the facilities for incoming groups and cleaning up after departure, regular housekeeping and maintenance of all buildings, grounds keeping, greeting and supporting guests and some administration. Requires ten years or more experience using and maintaining grounds keeping equipment; ours includes a tractor with mowing and road maintenance accessories, professional mower, chain saws, weed trimmers, etc. Compensation includes salary, house, utilities, full-time use of pickup truck and benefits. We prefer that you mail your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] Please include a cover letter explaining why you are the right person for this position. No phone calls, please.

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Need someone to care for your home, pets and plants while you are away? For peace of mind and loving care for your animals, I can house/pet sit for you on the Panama coast the months of January – March/April, 2013. (Would consider the coast of Costa Rica or Nicaragua, but prefer Panama at this time.) Nonsmoker, resourceful, responsible, retired lady who will care for your home like it was my own. Strengths include cleaning and organizing, and handy with minor maintenance and repair. Love animals, especially birds. Great references available. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Arizona

HELP NEEDED. If you’d appreciate helping an ageing, seasoned composer finish his life’s work and be a part of the creative process, this would be an ideal situation. I’m a master and have perfected my art, an ASCAP writer/publisher and in Who’s Who in America as well as Billboard International Buyers Guide, and just need help to see my efforts manifested. My main focus is on music production from recording to performance and relating to spirituality, although not religiously affiliated. I am located in the desert, about 75 miles from Las Vegas; it’s self-contained in a very small community, and in the wilderness. It’s very peaceful here. This would be perfect if you have a creative project of your own as long as it doesn’t interfere with the flow of things already in progress. As I slow down, I have to pace myself, but I find that the music keeps me young at heart, as does being around others who are youthful and full of life. And of course you will get full credit for anything you inspire me to write. A muse for inspiration would be priceless. Must be open-minded and a child of the arts. No prejudices here. Long-term arrangements preferred of at least a month or more. Not generally suitable for couples or short-term stays. And if you’re really good at business matters (or want to learn) you might be able to help with internal affairs. This is more suitable for a guy simply because it involves moving heavy equipment from time to time. Generally only a few hours of help needed each day with some times being busier than others, and some travel from time to time. The average work day is from 10am to 2pm five days a week and sometimes one day a week can be spent seeing the beauty of the desert (mountains, lakes, rivers, the Grand Canyon, etc. even Las Vegas). It’s possible this could develop into a career change for someone who loves music and wants to be actively involved. There is a very “other-worldly” atmosphere here, with heart and soul. To learn more, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] Peace!

Australia

ANIMAL/HOUSE SITTER REQUIRED from December 19, 2012 through January 27, 2013 for a modern, air-conditioned, four bedroom home in a bush land setting, and located four minutes from the town center in Moree. There is a great golf course here and a new hot mineral pool complex. We have two cockatiels and three outside dogs, two cattle and one Jack Russell. We need someone to turn the watering system on daily and mow the lawns fortnightly. A ride-on mower will be provided. We have pay TV. Non-smokers only please. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details.

England

HOUSEKEEPER REQUIRED for a newly created long-term position looking after a busy six bedroom manor house, and family with two young children in a very rural location, but within easy driving distance of Stroud and Cheltenham. This is a live-in position. Duties will include looking after household animals, day-to-day cleaning, laundering and tidying to a high standard, and some cooking will also be required. You must have at least four years experience. A two bedroom cottage within the grounds is available. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Ohio

PROPERTY MANAGER/MAINTENANCE TECH POSITIONS available in Alliance, Ohio. A professional property management firm is looking for a Management/Maintenance couple to live on site, to manage a peaceful “55 and Over” apartment community in Alliance, Ohio. Or, we can also accept qualified individuals for each position. This can be a full-time or part-time position, depending on the situation. Compensation will be commensurate with experience, including large two bedroom apartment. Please fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Oregon

CARETAKER NEEDED in Wilsonville, OR. Live on my property (in separate quarters) and take care of my home, property and machinery. This position can be filled by a single person or a couple. Duties to include, but are not limited to, general care and maintenance of property and machinery, house cleaning, laundry and grocery shopping. All candidates will be subject to a personal background check. Please submit your resume and a list of references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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AN EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL COUPLE is seeking a long-term house sitting or caretaking position in Austin, Texas. We will consider all types of housing. We have handyman, maintenance and technical skills. We have experience with hospitality, pet care, gardening and landscaping. Excellent references can be provided. Please email us at [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you.

Australia

AN EXPERIENCED, FULL-TIME, PERMANENT CARETAKER is needed to run a motel in Karumba, a small town in the Gulf Country region of Queensland. Must be able to do cleaning, gardening, take bookings, and have basic computer skills, Pay is $800 per week, with accommodations included. Will train. To apply, please call

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ANIMAL-SITTER/HOUSE SITTER NEEDED in Preston, Victoria, on the Thornbury border, from October 23rd until approximately December 21st (it may be longer). I live in a small two bedroom house in Preston, with a cat and three free-range chickens. The house is very small with no fancy renovations, but has a gas heater and evaporative air conditioning, and is very cozy and comfortable. It has a nice sized big back yard. I have a big TV with digital channels and a media centre. There is ADSL internet also. I have a moggy cat called Tigger, and three chickens called Houdini, Henrietta and Liz Lemon. Tigger is elderly and pretty relaxed. She is on medication and requires one tablet each day, and she gets fed twice a day. Tigger is mostly an inside cat, but she goes out during the day (most of the time). The chickens are free range; they march about the yard at will. They have a little hutch that they sleep in at night, and they give two to three eggs each day. They need to be fed about twice a day. They are all very friendly, and their personalities are pretty funny. The bins go out on Mondays, and I need my mail brought in each day. I hire a lawn mower person to mow the lawns once a month, so you don’t need to do any yard maintenance, beyond watering a couple of plants daily, but nothing that requires any serious gardening skills. The house is a 10 minute walk from the 86 tram, Safeway (Woolworths) and Aldi and five minutes from a bus that goes to the Northlands shopping centre/Bunnings, etc. and a 15 minute walk from the train. For more information, please email

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California

CARETAKER NEEDED for a Marina on the Sacramento River. This position is available for one person to be responsible for the maintenance of a small marina and a few rentals. Gardening, handyman, and boat experience is desirable. Some minor office experience and customer service needed as well. Must have good references. The position includes an apartment, internet, cell phone and utilities, and a lovely place to live on the water. Salary will be $18,000-$25,000. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Canada

AN EXPERIENCED RESIDENT CARETAKER is needed for a well-maintained 41 unit apartment building in the West End, Vancouver, BC. The job description includes cleaning, rent collection, showing and renting suites, contractor supervision and undertaking minor repairs in suites and around the common property. Applicants must have strong administrative, computer, communication and maintenance/painting skills coupled with good knowledge of the RTA and the Vancouver, BC rental market. This position is ideally suited for one full-time individual. Salary will be commensurate with experience. This live-in position includes reduced rent on a large one bedroom unit. No pets allowed. Please fax your resume with cover letter to [Contact info available to subscribers]

England

LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER/CARETAKER needed five days per week. Looking for an energetic, fun person for two 23-year-old special needs girls and one dog near the Malvern Hills. The main duties will include: running the six bedroom farmhouse, morning and evening supervision, and some driving. Weekdays include a program of local activities. Some activities to be supervised by the housekeeper include: cooking, cleaning, gardening, shopping, and light farm duties. A relief caretaker is there two days a week. En suite accommodation and food provided seven days a week. Salary will be commensurate with age and experience. Please apply in writing to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Kentucky

FARM VOLUNTEERS needed. We farm organically, mostly with horses, and we live a sort of self-sufficient lifestyle in an off-the-grid home. We are presently interested in moving toward permaculture concepts. Our home is located in beautiful central Kentucky, one hour north of music city USA (Nashville, TN). We have lots of lakes, rivers and the world’s largest cave system, Mammoth Cave National Park nearby. We also have Great Smoky Mountain National Park, which is the most visited Park in America and is an easy drive. We’re not commercially farming now, just growing and preserving much of our own food and for our animals. We eat pretty healthy. Though we are not vegetarians, we respect and accommodate others dietary choices and convictions. We breed, raise and train border collies for herding cattle. So we have cows, goats and sheep for training the herding dogs. We also have our own milk cow and sometimes milk goats. We make our own yogurt, can our own food, etc. We have four horses for farming and a little riding. Wild turkeys, deer and peacocks are everywhere. We heat and cook with woodstoves. Sometimes we work hard; sometimes we do not, but we always take time off to do things. That said, life is pretty satisfying just like we are living it, so it’s not a ‘need to get away’ thing, we just like to go kayaking and other things too. Feel free to ask anything you wish to determine if you are interested in visiting and helping us. We enjoy working/interacting with others even including those different culturally and spiritually. A good introduction to our farm can be seen on our YouTube video: [Contact info available to subscribers] The video is a few years old, and our family has changed. The children are growing/going and we lost my wife in 2010, so now only two children are still on the farm and myself. We are too short handed to continue as normal, so we are scaling down, but trying to have some extra hands around. If interested, please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] Be wise … be thankful.

Texas

NEED A RANCH COUPLE for a cattle ranch near Brady, Texas. She is to work in house/yard part-time, hourly. He is to do all aspects of cattle ranch work including some small mesquite grubbing with the Cat loader and occasional forage production work. The ranch hand must have verifiable ranching experience and be non-smoker, non-doper. Will furnish house, utilities, a truck and 74 acres of improved pasture for a few critters, with more pasturage negotiable. Salary depends on ability. Please mail your resume with five references and family photo (if available) to:

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RELIABLE, EXPERIENCED, MATURE, ON-PREMISE, CARETAKER AVAILABLE for part-time work for your empty or partly occupied home. Professional Interior Designer and Artist, BFA, University of Colorado, former Art Teacher with Security Clearance, and CPR. Have high standards of experience in design, remodel, organization, planning, furnishing, shopping, stocking home and property maintenance. Also pet care, cooking, gardening, photo documenting, etc. I have excellent communication, sales, organization and writing skills. Non-smoking, no dependents (or dependences). Previous resident of Santa Clara, California. Relocating to be near my daughter. My home and business were lost in the Colorado Springs fires. I have an extensive, EXCEPTIONAL Reference list. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Monday, October 1, 2012

Australia

CAT/HOUSE SITTERS NEEDED AGAIN from December 19th until January 2nd due to another person’s cancellation. We are looking for house sitters to care for our two aged, spoilt and lazy cats, four chooks and free roaming guinea fowl. All reasonably low maintenance; just require some feeding and the occasional scratch and you may even receive some freshly laid eggs in return for your care. We have a modern home in the Lake Barrine/Atherton Tablelands area, 15 minutes drive from the closest small town of Yungaburra. Cairns is one hour away. We are close to Crater lakes, walking tracks and access to Tinaroo Dam with a canoe available. There is no mobile reception at home but is available a short stroll from our home, wireless internet connection is available. Sorry we cannot cater for smokers, children or house sitters with their own pets. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details.

Canada

AN ON-SITE RESIDENT CARETAKER COUPLE is needed in Winnipeg, MB for an apartment block in St. Vital. Must have experience in minor maintenance, leasing and cleaning. A two bedroom suite and salary will be provided to successful applicants. A criminal records check will be performed on all applicants. We have a no pet policy. To apply, please fax your resume to

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Colorado

DOMESTIC HELP OPPORTUNITY available for an individual or couple in Castle Rock, Colorado (south of Denver, Colorado). This is a live-in position (12,000 square foot house) with separate living accommodations provided. Assist with housekeeping, gardening, light maintenance, gardening, running errands, and transportation for family members. Must be reliable, organized, dedicated and trustworthy. A background check is required. We are not interested in short-timers. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] No phone calls please.

Illinois

CARETAKERS NEEDED. The [Contact info available to subscribers] is seeking Letters of Interest from persons wishing to be considered for Caretaker of our Washington Park Pavilion in historic Washington Park. The caretaker will be responsible for daily and periodic custodial duties in and outside the facility, coordinate private rentals, set-up and tear down, and related functions. The caretaker will have the privilege of residing in the upstairs apartment at the Washington Park Pavilion. Rental fee and related services are negotiable. Interested persons should send or drop off Letters of Interest to: [Contact info available to subscribers] Please include your name, current address and a brief statement as to why you wish to be considered. Interested persons are encouraged to submit Letters of Interest by 12:00 noon, Friday, October 12, 2012.

Kentucky

THE BURNAMWOOD CAMP AND CONFERENCE CENTER needs a site caretaker. The site caretaker will work under the supervision of the Burnamwood Director and the Site Management Subcommittee. The position will begin no earlier than October 15, 2012 and no later than January 14, 2013. If you are interested in applying to be the caretaker, a year-round position, please see the following position description at [Contact info available to subscribers] Please complete and send the application which can be found at the same location: [Contact info available to subscribers] along with your resume to: [Contact info available to subscribers] Applications are due by Friday, October 12, 2012.

Oklahoma

NEED A RETIRED, SINGLE MAN, who has his own outside income via Social Security or a Pension, for a ranch helper/caretaker position at our small, cattle/horse ranch near Lindsay, OK. Will provide a one bedroom apartment in exchange for services. Must be able to do some landscaping and care for the animals. Want a man who would like a nice place to live near Lindsay, Oklahoma. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Texas

IMMEDIATE OPENING: a full-time couple is needed for a cattle/game ranch in Frio County, Texas. Duties would include cleaning, cooking, yard maintenance and pool maintenance. The male might be required to do some ranch work as needed. Applicants must be English speaking and middle-aged preferred. This is a salaried position with living accommodations and a vehicle. A thorough screening of applicants, including a background check, will be conducted. Non-smoking preferred. Please send inquiries and/or resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers] All inquiries will be answered.

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Mature, reliable, trustworthy local female seeks a house sitting/caretaking position in the Puget Sound area starting November 2012 (give or take). Non-smoking, independent, finance professional. Will take respectful, loving care of your property while you are away. A fragrance-free environment would be ideal. I own a home in Woodinville and want to cut costs for a little while. Happy to provide references. Please contact me here: [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you.

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Australia

ANIMAL-SITTER NEEDED in Grafton, New South Wales for approximately two weeks starting October 25, 2012. We live on 25 acres, just six kilometers out of town, but you would need your own transpiration. Our house is spacious, with four beds, and two baths. We have plenty of room for mobile homes etc. Our need is not so much for the house but for our animals. We have six dogs (three toy poodles – one old and blind – and one terrier type that are essentially house dogs and one German Shepherd and one lassie collie that likes to come inside for a few hours at night. All are very friendly. We have two outside cats, an aviary with budgies and cockatiels and a large fish tank. We also have three horses, one donkey and two head (pets) of cattle which will not have to be hand fed during your stay. Please email Cheryl at [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details.

Bahamas

ESTATE MANAGER/PERSONAL ASSISTANT needed in Nassau, Bahamas starting in October 2012. The Estate Management duties include: • Day to day running of the Nassau property and overlooking the Geneva property • Maintaining the house calendar of events and house maintenance/repair activities • Scheduling and dealing with trades, vendors and contractors • Monitor household budgets and costs for vendors and trades • Management and maintenance of nautical and leisure equipment • Supervise household staff and yacht crew; perform payroll and Human Resources duties • Food and beverage service for family and guests • Procuring equipment, supplies and services as well as doing general errands • Organize and manage household inventories • Pet care (two dogs) • Handle special requests and related duties as needed Personal Assistant duties include: • Organize an ever changing calendar and complex schedule including business and personal matters • Basic office and administrative tasks and responsibilities pertaining to the principal • Assist with event and party planning for business and personal, dinners, social gatherings, etc. • Assist with managing business and personal expenses, reconcile credit cards and prepare expense reports as needed • Personal shopping, executing special requests, errands and related duties as needed • Field heavy phone call volume and maintain contact information • Private flights and travel arrangements, organize detailed itineraries • Draft email and mail correspondence as well as coordinate mass mailings • Act as primary gatekeeper and liaison for the principal • Travel as needed The job requirements are a minimum of three years experience, working full-time for a private employer; strong English and French communication skills, proficiency in all areas of Microsoft Office and Mac OSX; must be very tech savvy, prioritize executive tasks and multi-task effectively, working knowledge of all areas of the property and a yacht, experience in hands on household work, in supervising household staff and yacht crew as well as working with service staff and other outside vendors, and demonstrate an understanding of complex physical house systems (lighting, heating and cooling, security), including “smart home” systems. Compensation includes $7 000 per month (in US dollars, net), a standard insurance plan, four weeks paid vacation, live-in, full board and work days: according to the employer’s needs (shift work). If you have the qualifications mentioned above, then please fax your resume and references for this Nassau, Bahamas position to [Contact info available to subscribers] or email to

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California

COUPLE NEEDED for The Hidden Valley Retreat located in Valley Center, California. The property is used for family reunions, retreats and weddings. Please visit our website, [Contact info available to subscribers] for details. Her duties include: cleaning bedrooms, bathrooms, living space and kitchens, turning over the living spaces and communicating with the owners daily. She will interact with guests at check in and out. She will need to notate lists of minor repairs and keep inventories. His duties include: repairs, regular maintenance, landscaping, irrigation, gardening, electrical, plumbing, mechanics, drywall etc. He will protect, preserve and better the property. Truck needed. Owners work closely with the caretakers on projects and to-do lists. Caretakers must manage themselves and others, prioritize their time, change gears quickly for emergencies, keep a work log and estimate projects. We will provide one bedroom/one bathroom in addition to a monthly salary of $1,750. Utilities included. A working interview is required in Southern California. If you are a couple who loves nature, and are hard workers please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

LOOKING FOR A LIVE-IN PROPERTY CARETAKER for my beautiful 10 acre ranch in the phenomenal area of Murrieta up in the Santa Rosa Plateau. This position requires the caretaker to live on site. A barn loft bedroom (room 16 feet by 16 feet) will be provided with a downstairs kitchenette and bath room. Minimum of 14 hours a week work in trade for the bedroom with utilities included. Additional work needed will be for wages, salary negotiable depending on the hours. The ranch raises German Shepherds and is a dog boarding facility, with several horses. Must like dogs, must understand caring for a pool, maintaining sprinklers, weeding and weed-wacker, maintaining gardening equipment. This position is available for a reliable, self-starting caretaker who works efficiently, can care for dogs, feed them, clean pens, feed horses twice a day, maintain the pool and sprinklers, maintain the fence, do odd jobs, painting, landscaping, and maintain the equipment. Absolutely no smoking on the ranch at all, no drugs, and no excessive alcohol use. Please respond with your work history and experience, previous salaries, email address and phone number to [Contact info available to subscribers] Drug testing and background check will be done. This is intended for long-term placement. A single person, couples, and small families will be considered.

Greece

HOUSE SITTER WANTED for my home on Rhodes Island, Greece from December 2 to March 10, 2013. I prefer a mature person, who is at least 50-years-old. Must be available from the beginning of December until mid-March. I prefer a female or a retired, married couple, but no single men please. For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Spain

PET AND HOUSE SITTER NEEDED midday on December 22nd to January 7th at 9pm in Calahonda, Mijas Costa, Malaga, Spain. Stay for the duration, to care for two medium sized dogs and four cats, References required and we would like to meet you beforehand. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Texas

LOOKING FOR A MARRIED COUPLE to work on a ranch west of Fort Worth, Texas. His responsibilities will include feeding, cleaning stalls, ranch maintenance and yard work. Her duties will include house cleaning, cooking and serving as a personal assistant to the owner. Non-smokers, non-drinkers and applicants must pass a drug test. House, utilities and salary provided. Please fax resume and cover letter to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Trustworthy, compassionate, mature, organized, clean and tidy holistic health professional seeks a house sitting/caretaking position in Marin County, California beginning mid-October or November, 2012. I am a holistic health professional with 30+ years of healing experience who has recently relocated to San Rafael, California. I have owned beautiful homes and will take respectful, tender loving care of your property in your absence. Non-smoker. No pets but, love animals, and am happy to care for yours. Excellent references. Please contact me by emailing [Contact info available to subscribers] or by cell phone at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Monday, September 24, 2012

Australia

HOUSE/DOG-SITTER REQUIRED to look after our 13-year-old German Shepherd in Viveash, a suburb in Perth, Western Australia from December 23rd through 29th, 2012. There will be minimal house sitting duties for our three bedroom house, close to the river. Fully reticulated and low maintenance. For more information please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

California

ROOM AND UTILITES PROVIDED (no pay) in exchange for care in Camarillo, CA. I need a caretaker in exchange for room and board in a nice clean home with a view, and internet cable with a lot of channels. You must change a diaper every three to four hours and feed – that’s all. You will live with an elderly man who is 70-year-old and my son who is 22-year-old but works. I come by and clean during the week and I bathe the 70-year-old man and do his grocery shopping for him. This is perfect for someone on Social Security or disability. No drugs and no drama please. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] to apply. Thank you.

Maine

DO YOU LOVE DOGS? CAN YOU BE BY YOURSELF? We are on Islesboro Island, Maine, a 20 minute ferry ride from Lincolnville, looking for you to take care of our two dogs and one cat from November – May (flexible) while we’re away, in exchange for a place to live. The house is a small two-room cottage with a view of Eastern Penobscot Bay. We pay for heat, electricity, phone and internet. You need your own source of income, as there are few jobs on the island during the winter. Perfect for artists or writers. No smokers, please. For more information, please email

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Massachusetts

CAN YOU LEAP TALL BUILDINGS IN A SINGLE BOUND? No? That’s okay, but if you are outgoing, pay attention to detail, have integrity and honesty beyond reproach, are computer literate, are energetic and enthusiastic, possess outstanding communication skills, are willing to work hard, are organized, and have culinary skills, you just might be the right person. And if you are at all handy, that would be a bonus! Our historic 11-room bed and breakfast inn in Lenox, MA, in the heart of the Berkshires in Western Massachusetts, seeks a top-notch, full-time live-in assistant innkeeper. Please send your résumé and a cover letter telling us about yourself, interests, education, travels, and related skills and experience to [Contact info available to subscribers] Please visit us at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Michigan

LOOKING FOR SOMEONE in the Hemlock, MI area to do some light housekeeping, and cooking for a 75-year-old gentleman in exchange for free room, and board (room includes a nice size bed, TV/DVD player, etc.). He has cable TV, phone and everything you may need. This 75-year-old’s legs are giving him problems, and it’s hard for him to get around. But still, he is always on the go! And his wife suddenly passed away last November. So needless to say he is lonely being home all alone. He does smoke. Cusses like a sailor. And has two very friendly poodles. He is a wonderful out-spoken person (my best friend). My wife and I often bring him meals. Run errands, and hang out and drink coffee with him. But he really wants someone who is willing to cook, and do light house work in exchange for the free room and board. If this is something you may be interested in, please call me at [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you.

New Mexico

SEEKING A CARETAKER AND/OR CARETAKER COUPLE, with their own living quarters, to watch over our remote, Gila River property in the southwestern New Mexico valley community of Redrock. Duties will include fence mending, light maintenance, security, and horse feeding. In exchange, you will receive a RV pad to use, and electricity/water/sewer hookups will be provided. The caretaker must enjoy solitude and abundant bird/animal wildlife. The nearest town is 45 minutes away. The nearest neighbor is three miles away, and the nearest Wal-Mart is 80 miles away. The road ends at our gate. This opportunity is for healthy people who love the outdoors and have a desire to live in a high desert riparian environment. Some mechanical and carpenter skills would be a wonderful plus. This opportunity is available now for the winter season and possibly beyond. Did I mention solitude? Please respond with your resume and cover letter to [Contact info available to subscribers] I will respond with more detailed information and pictures.

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Responsible, resourceful, and trust-worthy, professional available to house sit in Richmond, Virginia. Prefers to be near shopping amenities. Services include care of your pets, light house cleaning, and plant care. Can provide clean background check. Reasonable rates. Available up to seven days. Please call

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Friday, September 21, 2012

Australia

CARETAKER/MANAGER NEEDED in the Greater Bendigo, Victoria area. This position is currently vacant for a 400 hectare property. Duties will include general property maintenance, supervision of casual staff, gardening and assistance with cattle operation. Accommodation provided. This position would be suitable for a mature person who has general farming experience. To apply or for more general enquiries, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

California

A COURTEOUS, TIDY AND ENTHUSIASTIC ADULT with good social skills is desired to help with an historic 1886 bed & breakfast on the Mendocino Coast, three hours north of San Francisco. We need help with hospitality, maintenance, and special projects. Desired skills: construction, plumbing, electrical, painting, housekeeping, cooking and cleaning, gardening, social media marketing, and website work. We have no TV, but we have wi-fi and a beautiful dance floor! We have organic kitchen gardens, flowers, hens, several bedrooms, a piano, and bikes. A local bus is available. Bonus points for dancers (especially social Argentine tango and salsa) and musical abilities (we have a piano in our 900 sq. ft. virgin redwood ballroom with amazing acoustics). Teachers for Yoga, Pilates classes or other ideas welcome. No pets, drugs or smoking. In exchange for approximately 24 hours/week we will provide a nice room with bathroom, breakfast provided daily, and kitchen facilities available. Limited positions for full-time helpers; more availability for part-time (Sunday through Thursday nights, you can use weekends to explore northern California). We speak English, French, German, Danish, Spanish, and can help you with your English. To apply, please mail resumes and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Montana

WINTER CARETAKER NEEDED IMMEDIATELY for a remote Montana location. This position pays $1,500/month. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information or to apply.

Washington

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A LIVE-IN MANAGER/INNKEEPER to manage our luxury cabins. Our property consists of 10 luxury cabins with in-cabin health and wellness services as well as wedding grounds in the Columbia River Gorge, WA. The desirable candidate is an experienced innkeeper or hotel manager with sales/marketing experience and an outgoing entrepreneurial spirit who can handle all aspects of lodging business. You will be required to oversea all operations, including and not limited to sales and marketing, management of employees, guest relations, front desk, planning and organizing weddings and retreats, prepare and cook breakfast, inspect guestrooms, assist with cleaning, press relations, maintaining the property and arranging wellness services. We take a huge amount of pride in our property and we are looking for someone to treat our business as their own. Compensation includes base salary, commission on sales and separate living quarters including utilities. If interested please send a picture, cover letter and resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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A mature professional couple is seeking a house sitting or caretaking position in the San Francisco Bay Area. San Francisco, Marin, South Bay as well as the Monterey Peninsula are all great areas. We will consider all types of housing. We have pet care, gardening and technical skills experience. Excellent references available. Please email us at [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information. Thank you.

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Canada

CAT AND HOUSE SITTER WANTED in Hamilton, Ontario Canada from January 7th to April 17th 2013. A couple is preferred, who are non-smokers. There will be one cat to care for. This is a heritage home in the country, 15 minutes from a hospital and shopping. For more details, please email Sharon at

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Georgia

HOUSE SITTER/GARDENER needed in Atlanta from October 25 through December 15, 2012. I enjoy my garden, which requires some help to maintain when I am not here. The gardening should take about ten hours each week. I also have one cat that will need to be cared for. My three bedroom house including utilities is offered for no rent in exchange for the gardening and caring for my home and cat. My preference is for a single, non-smoking person, who is financially secure and self-sufficient and loves cats. Please email and explain why you might be interested in staying here and at least three checkable references to [Contact info available to subscribers] Once I receive your email, I can provided more detailed instructions on what to do with my cat, garden and home when I am away. Thank you.

Massachusetts

CARETAKER WANTED in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts. Duties include groundskeeping, mowing, weed-wacking, driveway and machinery maintenance, gardening, horse care (three horses), stable and stall maintenance. A spacious one bedroom apartment will be provided. Experience and references required. To apply, please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

WE ARE SEEKING EXPERIENCED, PROFESSIONAL, GRACIOUS and energetic interim innkeepers to run our Diamond Collection nine room Cape Cod B&B for our 2013 season. This position will be for four or five months during our busy 2013 season, approximately May or June – September or October. Must be a team of two. Must be able to prepare and serve two-course breakfasts for 18 people that are beautifully presented and great tasting. Private suite available to live in during this period. Interested parties please email work history and salary requirements to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Rhode Island

I NEED HOUSE SITTER(S) for my place near Bristol, RI starting October 1 through December 15, 2012. I have three dogs to take care of, leaf raking, and snow shoveling if needed. A single person or a couple are acceptable, who do not smoke and bring any of their own pets with them. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details.

Scotland

A LIVE-IN DOMESTIC COUPLE is needed near Dalwhinnie, Scotland. An experienced dynamic and energetic couple is needed, with an eye for detail for an Estate near Dalwhinnie in the Scottish Highlands. The Estate is very busy between August and October for the stalking season but quiet in comparison for the remainder of the year. The vacancy is for a Housekeeper/Caretaker team and the position can revolve around the couples’ strengths as the roles can be interchangeable. The Housekeeper position involves hands on housekeeping (changeovers, laundry, care of fine fabrics and antiques) and managing a housekeeping team of up to six. During the sporting season chefs will be in place, however, outside of this time cooking will be required for small parties of family/guests. The couple will also be responsible for coordinating guests, meeting flights, ordering for the house and the general day to day house management and administration. For the Caretaker, other opportunities include house maintenance, gardening and assisting in the kitchen/dining room. It is imperative that the couple be proactive, have very high standards and run the house smoothly and efficiently together. They must also have a good working relationship with the Butler and be able to co-ordinate other household team members. There would also be scope to take over the small holiday letting enterprise. Within the Lodge complex there are 18 bedrooms which are mainly used during the stalking period. Family and guests will occupy the house for the duration and the work load will be substantial during this time and the couple will be expected to work seven days per week with time off in lieu. The family may visit for a week or two for the remainder of the year. Hours during this time will be 8.30am until 5.00 pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am-3.00 pm on Friday. The previous couple is retiring after 15 years and the clients have stressed that an energetic and enthusiastic replacement would be essential as the Lodge is in a remote spot and the private drive is a 20 minute trip. Accommodation is a three bedroom house with kitchen, sitting room, dining room, bathroom and double garage. Council tax and all utilities, excluding TV license, and Toyota Land Cruiser are included in the package. 28 days annual holiday and a combined annual salary of circa £40,000 with a 5% pension contribution after a successful six month probationary period. This position is not ideal for couples with young children and previous experience in similar environments is ESSENTIAL. Please do not apply if you do not have experience in private households. The position is to start mid-November or earlier. To apply, please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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I am a Rare Jewel. You have finally found a caretaker/companion who is an energetic grandmother with integrity and loyalty being number 1. I am reliable as a House manager, personal assistant, calibrating finances, landscaping challenges, gardening, planning dinner parties from two to 100 people, with menu experience, fine wine, music to compliment the mood, along with the ability to honor your guests as royalty. My personality allows me to engage with diverse people from all over the world, because laughter is the universal language and it make’s others happy. Communication is imperative along with respect for one another. One of my forte’s is saving money. And I like making a difference in others lives. I will take care of your family treasures you have worked so hard to establish your memories with. I am sincere and passionate in all that I do. Life is an adventure. Geographically I am flexible and I have FBI clearance. With my Sterling references, we should at least speak over the phone. At present I am in Northern California, so if I do not answer, leave a message as to when you could call back in the afternoon at 2:00 California Pacific time, so I can be available for you. My email is [Contact info available to subscribers] and phone: [Contact info available to subscribers]

Monday, September 17, 2012

Australia

PET/HOUSE SITTER needed in Chidlow, Western Australia (approximately 45 km east of Perth) from November 4 – 25, 2012. We have two active dogs requiring daily exercise off leash; therefore you must be very confident with medium sized dogs. We have three cats requiring supervision and backyard chickens requiring regular maintenance. All pets need affection and companionship therefore we are seeking someone who does not work full-time. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Canada

BACKUP CARETAKER COUPLE needed in Winnipeg, MB. An on-site backup caretaker couple is needed for a St. Vital high-rise. The successful applicant must possess great tenant relations, a positive attitude, minor maintenance and cleaning experience. A two bedroom suite and salary provided. Please fax your resume to

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Delaware

SEEKING A COUPLE to live on-site year-round and provide grounds maintenance in Selbyville, DE. General maintenance includes grass cutting and trimming, tree trimming, building upkeep, pool/bathhouse cleaning, equipment maintenance, and water/sewer systems maintenance. Mechanical abilities required. RV operational knowledge preferred. Living quarters provided. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Florida

CARETAKER NEEDED. A full-time Caretaker/Maintenance position is available for a Residential Camp in the DeLand/Ocala National Forest. Salary and housing included. To apply, please mail your resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Missouri

[Contact info available to subscribers] is seeking a Cook and a Maintenance person which can be a couple and who can agree to live following the five Precepts in a monastery environment. More story pictures are available at [Contact info available to subscribers] is a monastery and Meditation Center, the home of the Buddhist American Forest Tradition and the Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation (TWIM) which is a reclaimed practice found in early Pali Texts. DSMC provides training for Lay persons, Monastics, and sometimes shelters students while completing thesis works. While in residence, visiting monastics sometimes offer training in Pali, Chanting, or Buddhist history. We need a Cook – please become our friendly primary Kitchen person able to cook Vegetarian and Mixed Diets for three to six people in the winter up to 6-20 people April – October. Organize and work a new modern kitchen facility. Help assign yogi jobs during retreats to help you do prep work and clean-up. Maintain a clean kitchen, organize food storage, and help with purchasing supplies. Must be clean and organized/dedicated to cooking above all else. Will also help with setting up and cleaning small cabins and bath house for incoming retreaters. It is not hard work. Plant/maintain kitchen herb garden just outside your door. Assist with the main large box garden for house vegetables. Help care for three loving dogs and two cats who think they are people! Must be friendly with people. This is a country place in the Ozark Mountains. A maintenance person is also needed. Be able to fix things, prime a well, repair a hot water heater, reset the electrical after a storm, order in propane, and cut firewood. Maintain a walking therapy pool in summer time. Drive a medium sized Kabota tractor with bucket and blade with changeover for brush hog or forklift work. Maintain properly crowned gravel roads. Help maintain good drainage. Mow lawns and weed eat new landscaped memorial gardens/mulch etc. Edge cut roads. Help to maintain vegetable garden in season. Keep up a small fenced area. Able to use chainsaw to clear trees when necessary, and use a splitter for firewood. Help keep up vehicles and small engines. Organize an old sawmill-site building inside. Keep the outside areas clean and free from snakes. Prepare the building for renovation to happen soon. Current benefits we can offer: a double cabin that can be used in the monastics area for the winter months with a bathroom close by in the old house. This will mean someone’s eye will be on that area through the winter months. You will have the use of a GMC truck for monastery business, and the use of laundry with dryer beside the kitchen. We all chip in together for food/can buy in bulk through local co-op. The Media Director will keep you company for the winter and offer full access to Dhamma talks and videos with support. When teachers are in residence you will be able to attend all Dhamma talks and train for free with Bhante V. Use of new meditation hall, Small meditation temple, and the Library. Have Kit/Dining Hall for sitting/thinking with fireplace. Possible access to internet during winter and for sure during the summer months. When students attend retreats, they will sometimes make a donation to help along things. We share whatever we have here and work together for the purpose of Research, Practice, Preservation, Teaching of the Foundation Buddhist Dhamma attempting to help people take this practice into their daily life and be happier! There is the future possibility of living on the property that has been set aside for a supporting a co-housing community. Right now we own this land but need the director to appear to take this plan beyond the dream-sheet. Must email interest first to [Contact info available to subscribers] then send across your resume with references. There will be two phone interviews with [Contact info available to subscribers] as well.

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Seeking Reduced Rent for Part-Time Caretaking! You receive 8-10 hours/week of my services, reduced rent and constant occupancy for your property. I receive private bedroom/bath, and caretaking experience. About me: Technology Professional (Network Engineer) working from home five (5) days a week. My job allows working from anywhere in the world, via high-speed Internet and Cellular/Mobile phone access. I bring with me a positive attitude, willingness to learn and my constant curiosity. Partial list of skills: mail/parcel sorting, maintaining pool/spa, securing doors/gates, using and maintaining machinery, basic electrical, healthy and fit for walking around property, great with pets, clean driving record, administrative tasks, computer knowledge, non-smoker, self-motivated, US Citizen with valid passport. Available long-term anywhere within United States or territories, or one to three (one to three) months in Western Europe. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Canada

CAT/HOUSE SITTER WANTED in Victoria, British Columbia from January 3rd to March 1st, 2013. We are looking for a retired person or couple to care for our very clean cat, house plants and condo. This position would not be suitable for children. For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Colorado

CARETAKER COUPLE POSITION AVAILABLE in Aspen. We are looking for mature, responsible, fastidious, year-round residents, who are a non-smoking couple, for house sitting, pet sitting, snow shoveling, car washing, and other light duties. A private, furnished, one bedroom apartment is offered rent free in exchange for caretaking duties. The couple must have a 4-wheel-drive vehicle as the residence is at the top of Brush Creek Village. Work and personal references required. We are looking for a long-term relationship. No pets or children. Please fax your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Panama

PEARL ISLANDS, PANAMA: Immediate opportunity available for living and working on a beautiful tropical island. Experience what others only dream about! [Contact info available to subscribers] (eight rooms) located on Contadora Island, Republic of Panama is seeking an experienced couple for onsite day-to-day operations. Hospitality/tourism experience preferred and having spent some time in Latin America would be a plus. The ideal candidates are positive and outgoing; willing to help guests whenever and wherever. Honest, well organized, detail oriented, with superior communication and problem solving skills. Respectful of the owners established business policies, self motivated. Position requirements include: basic Spanish/English, management of the housekeeping staff, basic computer skills, email, accounting software, Microsoft Excel, light maintenance/handyman work, mechanical skills a plus (golf carts), light physical activity/lifting, a clean and well groomed appearance, being able to operate a stick shift truck, and have a three month minimum commitment. The compensation package will include $650 a month plus reservation and rental incentives for a couple (two people) or an individual (one person), one bedroom accommodation with access to outdoor cooking and the restaurant area, in room cable TV, AC, small fridge, computer/internet access, one day a week off accumulative – to be taken in succession during the slow time, and daily breakfast. The manager(s) will be responsible for all travel costs associated with the position. Please email (only) your resume(s) to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Spain

HOUSE SITTER NEEDED as soon as possible in Baza, Granada. House sitter wanted in Spain, one hour from Granada, in a cave house. There are no pets, I mainly need the house sitter to just look after the cave/property, and do some of the weeding. Long and short term time periods are of interest. For more details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Texas

SEEKING AN ENERGETIC COUPLE for our award winning seven bedroom Bed and Breakfast in historic downtown Jefferson, Texas. The job duties include reservations, guest services, breakfast prep and service, housekeeping (including laundry), light facilities management and gardening. This position requires computer work including social media and online reputation management. We are a year round bed and breakfast open six days a week. This is a live-in position which includes private quarters, paid utilities and salary. For more information about our bed and breakfast, please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] Please send your photo and resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] (no phone calls, please).

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AN EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL COUPLE is seeking a long-term house sitting or caretaking position in Austin, Texas. We will consider all types of housing. We have handyman, maintenance and technical skills. We have experience with hospitality, pet care, gardening and landscaping. Excellent references can be provided. Please email us at [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you.

Monday, September 10, 2012

Australia

I AM LOOKING FOR SOMEONE to house and pet sit for eight days later this month from September 21 -29. My house is in Malvern East, a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, right behind the Chadstone Shopping Centre and literally just an easy two minute walk, with direct access to Warrigal Road and the Monash Freeway. The Oakleigh train station is about a ten minute walk or you can catch a bus pretty much anywhere from Chadstone. My partner and I are going away for the week so I need someone to look after my two beautiful parrots. They will need feeding and their cages cleaned out once a day. The older parrot is like a dog or cat and has free flight of the house however the younger one is only a baby so she is always caged but will welcome a cuddle at the end of the day. From past experience both birds respond better to females. If you’re interested please send an email to [Contact info available to subscribers] with your number and/or any questions you might have and I will get in touch. Look forward to hearing from you.

Maine

A PRIVATELY OWNED REMOTE ISLAND is searching for the right couple to join our present team. An experienced Boatman is needed to take over our Waterfront Operations which include operating and maintaining our vessels. Additional skills such as mechanical, welding, carpentry, farming, etc. are helpful in meeting our mission. This is a full time, year round position with salary, insurance, vacation, housing and other benefits. A part time position is available for someone who has skill sets that may include farming, house cleaning, cooking, painting, gardening, etc. Hours will vary by season. This position may become full time in the future. Both positions require people who are adaptable, versatile, flexible, hard-working, honest, and able to mesh with our present staff and the ability to “figure it out”. This is a fun and unique working environment that requires team work, independent work and the ability to interact with all levels of society in a friendly and professional manner. To apply, please send a letter of interest, resumes and three references to [Contact info available to subscribers] or snail mail to:

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Panama

CARETAKER WANTED for a cacao farm in Bocas Del Toro, Panama. I’m looking for the right person or couple to care for and maintain a beautiful hand crafted Tropical Island home and make the most of the 13 acre farm planted mostly in cacao. Being able to speak Spanish is helpful; enjoying the remoteness and privacy is required. The island is surrounded by a beautiful coral reef and all transportation to and from the island is only by boat. You need to be self-sufficient and self-reliant. This is a lifestyle opportunity not a paid position. More info is available at

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Spain

ANIMAL/HOUSE SITTER WANTED in Malaga Andalucia Spain from November 30th to December 22nd 2012. We are looking for animal loving and easy going people to look after our animals with some horse knowledge. We have four horses, five dogs and some chickens and a vegetable plot. We are living near Malaga on a little farm with beautiful sea views and a wonderful climate all year around. Those who would be interested in spending some relaxing and quiet times on our little farm and looking after our house, land and animals should water the plants including the vegetable plot, feed the horses twice a day, the dogs and chickens once a day. This duty takes more or less one hour in the morning and another hour in the evening. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] We are looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks.

Texas

FULL TIME CARETAKER COUPLE NEEDED for a cattle/game ranch in Central Texas, Coryell County. Cooking, cleaning and general associated ranch/hunting duties, 5½ days a week with extended hours and days during hunting season. Salary, living accommodations and ranch vehicle will be provided. Couple only, no dependents, command of Spanish language preferred. Must be able to pass a background check and be available as needed. Serious inquires only. Please fax your resume or letter to

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Vermont

SEEKING A PARTNER to collaborate with us at our property in Benson, VT on 100 sprawling acres a few miles from Lake Champlain. The property sets up as a very small B&B but with plenty of land for outdoor venues (weddings, celebrations, corporate events, etc.). Looking for someone with strong event planning/hospitality and management experience. We are not in the hospitality business! This is a non-salaried, but collaborative, revenue-sharing opportunity. Our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] is only the ‘vision’ of how the property can be used but awaits your vision as well. The property is also ideal for someone wanting to farm and/or cultivate vineyards. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

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PROFESSIONAL Energetic/Goal Oriented Couple seeking Property Management/Security Caretaker Career for Private/Vacation Residence, Estate, B&B, or Ranch. Geographically flexible, Professional Office/ Property Management Expertise for Owners/Budgets, Rentals/Real Estate, General Contractor, Maintenance, Construction. Staff management, Vendors, and Event Planning, Professional Personal Chef (entertaining 300+ guests). Excellent Communication/Computer skills, Exceptional Work Ethics/ Judgment. Non-smoker, non-drinker, no pets or children, zest for achieving your dreams and ours. Outgoing fantastic Wife, an artist, writer, achiever, compassionate, creative and admired by all. Outstanding personalities, honest, discreet, reliable, an asset for your properties. Great References available. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

California

CARETAKER COUPLE NEEDED – LONG TERM. The Ranch is on 43 acres in the Sierra Nevada Foothills in the town of Grass Valley, Northern California. Duties for the man include yard maintenance, handyman work with electrical and plumbing skills, ranch/tractor work. For the woman, includes cooking, housecleaning, laundry and occasionally caring for my semi-disabled husband while I’m away. Will trade work for rent in lovely new small mobile home, plus a wage, negotiable. No smoking. Experience and references required. Please send your age, photo and work history to

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FULL TIME BARN ASSISTANT/HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED in rural Southern California. I am looking for a strong positive person to join our team! This position will report to the Ranch Manager. Duties will include general barn/animal chores such as cleaning stalls, grooming arena, vacuuming barn and generally maintaining a clean and tidy facility. Animal care when owner is traveling, including turn in/out and feeding. Assisting housekeeper two days per week in cleaning the owners’ home and guest facilities. Horse experience is a plus but this is not a riding job. No smoking, drinking or drugs. Must be physically fit and have a valid driver’s license. Pets will be considered. Hourly wage plus nice small one bedroom home, utilities and other benefits provided. Please submit a cover letter and resume to

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Caribbean

LOOKING FOR a resident caretaker; must be financially secure (since we are offering a minimum modest compensation) and mature. The position is for part-time light duties on a desirable location at a small Caribbean inn. Free housing and utilities are provided on the resort’s premises, plus approximately $500/month minimum stipend in exchange for part-time work. The applicant should be in good health, resourceful, trustworthy and addiction and drug-free. If you are handy, it would be a plus. For USA citizens, a passport is not needed to fly from the States, as Culebra, Puerto Rico is a territory of the USA. To get more information, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] One caretaker position is open for October 10, 2012; another position opens on February 1, 2013.

Hawaii

CARETAKER’S ASSISTANT NEEDED for a large residential property in Kipahulu, Maui, located two miles from Haleakala National Park. We have a paradise of rainforests, waterfalls, pools, mountain valleys and views of the Pacific. This work-trade position is for a hard working, no-drama individual who can contribute to the landscaping and maintenance of the property. This is very physical work, including digging, hauling, weed whacking, machete work, planting, decorative and veggie garden maintenance. 12 hours/week in exchange for a small, private, fully equipped dwelling, with all the fruits and veggies from the gardens and orchards that you can eat. You can have space for your own personal garden. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Illinois

CARETAKER (OR CARETAKER COUPLE) needed. Our caretaker couple of 10+ years is retiring. We’re seeking a full-time caretaker to live on the property, year round on a large farm near Harvard, IL. Must have experience with or knowledge of beef cattle, maintaining grounds/gardens, handling large equipment, including a tractor. Common sense, good judgment and initiative are important. This could be couple’s position with housekeeping, cooking, serving and gardening. Offers excellent salary, benefits and a beautiful, spacious farm house on the property for you. We have a five day work week. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] for consideration.

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Aloha – Although unlimited in potential, we currently have experience in: ECO-FRIENDLY GARDENING AND HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS

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MAINTENANCE/PREP FOR SALE (Mold removal, power washing, clearing gutters and maintaining water catchment systems). NATURAL INSECT AND RODENT DETERRENTS COMPOSTING (horse manure, humacasting and foodscraps). BUILDING WORM VERMICAST SYSTEMS (and brewing worm tea fertilizer). HOME-STYLE VEGAN CUISINE, MASSAGE THERAPY, PERSONAL TRAINING, HOMEHEALTH CARE, and HOUSE SITTING/PETSITTING. References available upon request. We look forward to your reply… in joy. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or email us at

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Single 52-year-old male with extensive experience in maintenance, property management, retail and off grid homestead/organic farming, including orchard and animals, seeks a caretaking position. Looking for equitable position that is a good fit for both parties in the western USA, Canada or Alaska but open to all offers; remote, isolated, high elevations okay. Non-smoking, reliable, drama free with a sense of humor. Resume and references available. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Monday, August 27, 2012

Australia

I NEED SOMEONE TO LOOK AFTER MY DOG AND TWO CATS from the September 24th until October 4th, 2012 in my home in Tumbi Umbi, a suburb of Central Coast, New South Wales. My dog needs a walk everyday and she is a golden lad about six years old, great on the lead and is good with people and cats. I also have two cats, which are very well mannered; one of them is a 10-month-old kitten. I’m very close to the beach and I’m 15 minutes away from Terrigal. We have public transport very close by and the train station is 15 minutes in the car to Sydney. For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Canada

CAMP JUBILEE RETREAT AND CONFERENCE CENTRE needs a winter caretaker couple for a six month employment contract (October – March) effective October 1, 2012 (or earlier). Camp Jubilee Retreat and Conference Centre is made up of 128 acres of West Coast Wilderness and welcomes over 6,000 guests per year. It is located a short 30 minute boat ride from Deep Cove in North Vancouver BC (accessible only by boat). Camp Jubilee is comprised of 17 accommodation cabins, two lodges, private dock, a staff house, large waterfront, variety of outdoor recreational amenities (i.e. high ropes and climbing walls), trails etc. The camp is serviced by water supply that is chlorinated on site as well as multiple septic fields. It is on the BC Hydro grid and has a back-up generator as well as on site fire suppression in the form of a fire pump, hydrants, sprinklers and other related infrastructure. All supplies are boated in as is all garbage boated out. The winter caretaker will work five days per week providing site security, up keep and maintenance to our camp facilities during our winter shut down period. A detailed winter work list will be provided and worked on through the winter months. The successful candidates will be involved in both indoor and outdoor work including, facility repair, up keep, painting, minor building projects, site clean-up etc. (basically a bit of everything). A small two bedroom cabin suite will be provided which includes two bedrooms, kitchen/sitting area and bathroom. To apply, please fax your cover letter and resume to

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Iceland

DUE TO SOME LAST MINUTE CANCELLATIONS, we have reopened our volunteer position at the foot of Eyjafjallajökull starting September 1. For the third year in a row [Contact info available to subscribers] volunteers will be working from September 1 – 16, 2012 at a farm in southern Iceland, at the feet of the mighty and famous Eyjafjallajökull, which last erupted in 2010. We will be able to explore and enjoy the south Icelandic lowland, which is made out of sand and rock sediments. The land is covered mostly by green grass and the closeness of the ocean can be felt in the air. The Southern District is known by its geothermal activity which helped to develop important greenhouse agriculture in the area. Small earthquakes that can rarely be felt are very common in the area since the mid-Atlantic ridge goes across Iceland and the southern lowlands is situated between the two largest tectonic plates in the world, the Eurasian and North American plate. The south of Iceland is one of the most popular destinations for travelers as the landscape offers diverse and breathtaking nature. Rivers and waterfalls, mountains, glaciers and long beaches form a contrast and offer a wide range of experiences. Our tasks will mainly be focused on improving the environment in and preparing the place for the winter. We will assist in cleaning up the area, clearing old fences and replacing them, painting and preparing the farm for winter in various ways. Volunteers will be able to assist in regular farm work such as milking, riding and collecting hay. We will have the opportunity to live and work with an Icelandic family, participating in the diverse tasks that they are involved in, in their daily lives. This is a unique opportunity to get to know and to experience first-hand how a family in the countryside lives. The farm is big, with sheep, cows and horses, and they have their own produce and we will have the opportunity to work and learn about that. The working plan will be flexible and it will depend on the needs of our hosts, the advance of the diverse projects in the area and of course on the weather conditions. Volunteers will be hosted in a farmhouse, sleeping on mattresses on the floor. Volunteers will have to bring their own sleeping bag. The house is a fully equipped home, with access to a kitchen, bathroom and washing machine. We will share the different duties of cooking and cleaning. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Texas

CARETAKER NEEDED for a Bed and Breakfast in the Cat Spring area. Duties include checking in guests, lawn and flower bed maintenance, sprinklers, cleaning units, laundry, cleaning, cabin turnover for three cabins and the main house on the adjoining property. Need self-starters who can see when a job needs to be done and people who enjoy and are polite and kind to guests. Must have attention to detail, with excellent inter-personal skills, be physically fit, and willing to learn. Must be handy. No smoking, no pets. Must be reliable, ethical and have excellent references. A married couple is preferred. Please fax your resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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I’m a mature, responsible, dependable, woman with a strong work ethic, seeking a caretaker, house sitter, petsitter position in the warmer climes of the Pacific Northwest (Northern California or Oregon). I come with 20 years experience from my own business, caretaking and cleaning trophy homes in the Colorado Rockies. I enjoy keeping busy and don’t mind solitude as I am a budding writer. I travel with three incredible mousers, keep an immaculate home and thoroughly enjoy working inside and out. I have a great love and respect for animals and nature. Your property and pets will be in competent hands and treated with loving care. I have excellent, verifiable references available and will prove to be a great asset for any setting. Please email

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Friday, August 24, 2012

Hawaii

LONG-TERM CARETAKER COUPLE POSITION AVAILABLE for a minimum of six months to year at [Contact info available to subscribers] Looking for a young couple who have worked on farms in orchards and gardens. Please only apply if you have real experience with weed-wacking/pruning/picking and love this kind of work. We are at 1,200 feet and have two orchards with winter citrus fruits, avos, starfruit and bananas. You will have a small 10×20 jungalow and open kitchen and your own veggie garden space and small greenhouse. The exchange is 20 hours/week with five days of four hours. The work is: orchards, building maintenance, some housekeeping, greenhouse, maintaining forests paths and cutting junk trees. If this interests you, please send your age and a picture and tell us about your experience through our website at

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Kentucky

[Contact info available to subscribers] is now accepting applications for the position of Caretakers. This is a full-time, year-round position. The job includes salary and a farm house with all utilities paid. Interested parties please submit resumes to: [Contact info available to subscribers] Only resumes submitted by mail will be considered. No phone calls or applications will be accepted at the farm. Resumes will be accepted until September 5th.

North Carolina

ATTENTION RETIREES: A part-time maintenance caretaker is needed for an apartment complex in Conover, NC. Must be an honest hardworking individual with general knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, etc. A good work history and references are required, along with a credit and criminal check. To apply, please mail a cover letter listing your qualifications to [Contact info available to subscribers] No phone calls. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Scotland

DOG/HOUSE SITTER WANTED for one week only from the end of February to the beginning of March 2013 for my working farm in the Scottish Borders. I am looking for somebody to look after my two dogs and one cat. You will also need to feed my hens, and do the daily walking of twp friendly sheepdogs and the two aforementioned dogs (Lab and Retriever). For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Texas

FULL-TIME CARETAKER COUPLE needed for a cattle/game ranch in Central Texas, Coryell County. Cooking, cleaning and general associated ranch/hunting duties, 5½ days a week with extended hours and days during the hunting season. This is a salaried position, with living accommodations and a ranch vehicle provided. We need a couple only, with no dependents, and a command of the Spanish language preferred. Must be able to pass a background check and be available as needed. Serious inquires only. Please fax your resume or letter to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Washington

MANAGERS WANTED for an acclaimed Northwest Resort. We are a small waterfront resort with four units, [Contact info available to subscribers] in the North Cascades Recreation Area in Washington State. Activities include river rafting, hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking, etc. We are looking for a couple to manage our resort from June to October 2013. Duties include lawn and flower maintenance, sprinklers, cleaning units, picking up guests, monitoring and maintaining bikes, canoes, rowboats, kayaks, hot tub and the gift shop (gift shop is on the honor system). Need self-starters who can see when a job needs to be done and people who enjoy and are polite and kind to guests but firm if necessary. Caretaker’s quarters are provided including utilities. This is a remote community accessible only by ferry boat or float plane; however TV, internet and telephone are available. The community has about 100 people with a valley bakery, two restaurants, and an organic garden. Excellent salary provided. No smoking, and no pets. Must be reliable, ethical and excellent references are required. Please email resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers] It may be possible for interviews to be done over the internet, but we would prefer an in-person interview.

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Jupiter, Tequesta, Hobe Sound ~ FLORIDA. Peace of Mind for your home, vacation property or estate. House checks, house sitting, property management and repair. Experienced. References. To learn more, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

We are a semi-retired couple seeking a long term caretaking opportunity in California. Have outstanding property maintenance and management skills. Honest, reliable, using good judgment and common sense always. Personable and professional. We have a passion for animals. Absolutely flawless personal references. You will not be disappointed. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Australia

HOUSE SITTER NEEDED in Rosebery/Mascot, Sydney, New South Wales from September 18th to October 2nd, 2012. I have a sunny apartment on the 3rd floor in Rosebery. You will only to feed the fish daily and water the plants on the balcony … and feed the local birdlife who sit on the balcony waiting for it! A couple of bills need to be paid, which would be appreciated and the mail collected. Pretty much that’s all that needs to be done! For more details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

California

CARETAKER POSITION available for a retired, married couple. This is a year-round position on a big cattle ranch in Siskiyou County, California. Duties are the maintenance of the yard at the caretaker’s home and additional residences on the ranch and occasional ranch duties. A big home will be supplied, including water for the home and yard. Please mail your resume to

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Canada

HOUSE SITTER WANTED from the end of November 2012 through mid-March 2013 for our home in the Cathedral Area, Regina, Saskatchewan. We’re looking for a responsible and trustworthy person or couple to live in our house. They will have to be able to shovel the walks. It’s no palace. But it’s well cared for. There is an aquarium. I think it is 20 gallons. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information. Thanks.

Florida

NORTHWEST FLORIDA GULF COAST RESIDENT INNKEEPER position available. An elegant historic 20 room Inn is offering the Innkeeper a beautiful spacious fully furnished apartment including living expenses, vehicle, gas and salary. You will be working along with two additional Innkeepers, four Housekeepers and Maintenance. Duties will include checking in guests, telephone and computer Resnexus reservations, breakfast prep for three days, overseeing and participating in operations, ordering and receiving of supplies and food, phones, emails, customer services, weddings coordination, rooms and grounds inspections. The schedule will be five days/nights on with two days off. Can be a single or couple, but must have Hospitality training and experience. Please send your resume and photo to

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New Mexico

A LARGE, REMOTE RANCH near Coyote, NM, in the heart of beautiful Georgia O’Keefe country, seeks an EXPERIENCED person for a salaried caretaker position based on hours worked. The main responsibilities will include the care and feeding of horses and dog, landscaping and gardening, and tractor work. Additional work may include general household repair, painting and staining, vehicle maintenance, etc. This position includes a two bedroom home and utilities. Another option is the exchange of home and utilities for care of horses and dog. Any other work to be paid hourly. Must be stable, trustworthy, non-smoking, have a current driver’s license, and able to pass background check. Do not respond unless you are a serious candidate and able to interview in person. Please email your resume with salary requirements, and work references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Capable, adventurous, hardworking, bi-lingual (Spanish/English) American woman (dual citizenship/Mexico) looking for a long-term position in COLOMBIA. Have lived 14 years in Mexico, running my own property management business, managing staff, overseeing construction projects and starting up three different B&Bs, and have experience with horses. Excellent communication and computer skills. After several trips to COLOMBIA, would like to make my new home there. Santa Marta, Valledupar, Cali, Popayan, Medellin or Cafe Region. Prefer outskirts of cities or in the countryside nearer to nature. Am open to options. Available to begin soon. No smoking/drugs/alcohol. Please email

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Mature couple seeking caretaker/security position on a ranch or estate. Have basic skills and experience with electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, fence, roofing, pool care, vehicle maintenance, landscaping, pet care, firewood, snow removal, and wildlife management. Horsemanship skills, feed, muck stalls, turn in and out. Drive tractor using buckets, bale spear, tiller, and box blade, as well as have truck/trailer driving experience. Have office management and computer skills, first aid, CPR, executive protection, and residential security. Authorized to carry a concealed firearm in all fifty states. Available for additional security during travel. I’m confident you will find me friendly, loyal, trustworthy, discreet and reliable. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] for resume and references.

North American newly retired professional engineer, early sixties, excellent health (mind, body and soul) former developer, commercial contractor, marina owner, owner captain to 55 foot power boats. Seeking on site, multi property, resource management. Hands on, skilled and experienced in all types of construction, civil, marine, structure, carpentry, elect, mechanical and plumbing. Mechanical, operates all types of heavy equipment. Bondable with references. To learn more, please visit

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Monday, August 20, 2012

Australia

ANIMAL LOVER required to look after our home near Mansfield, Victoria, our beautiful well-trained staffy (who needs walks, feeding and some love), our cat (who mainly looks after herself!) and chooks, from September 1st through the 9th. We live in a big old farmhouse on 2,000 acres on a working farm (the house sitter is not required to care for the stock). Our house is low maintenance. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information.

Maine

SEEKING A FULL-TIME, LIVE-IN COOK for our year round, remote, off-grid, Hunting/Fishing/Sporting camp serving two to 40 guests in our 10 cabins and Lodge. Must have experience in kitchen management, meal prep, sanitation and purchasing. Must be comfortable living remotely and be willing to assist in other camp duties as needed. Salary, room and board, and tips provided. References, background and drug check required. Please email your resume/qualifications to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Minnesota

SEEKING A FULL-TIME CARETAKER for a 178-unit newly renovated apartment community in St. Paul. Responsibilities include the cleaning of common areas and turnovers, some sidewalk snow removal and/or office coverage. Previous experience preferred, but not necessary. The caretaker must live on-site. To apply, please fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Tennessee

MARRIED CARETAKER COUPLE wanted to help maintain a 10 acre lake property in Joelton, TN in return for a one bedroom apartment with electric and cable. Looking for caretakers who are interested in a long-term situation only. Must be diligent, trustworthy, hard-working, and self-starters who like working outdoors and very handy with lawn care, basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing, etc. Must also be able to pass an extensive background check. No drinkers/smokers. Please email your resume(s) to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Virginia

CARETAKER AND INN-KEEPER needed. I am seeking a mature, responsible person (one person only) to live on the premises, in a studio barn apartment at an award winning Inn in Warrenton, VA. The applicant will be directly involved with clients in providing a warm and gracious atmosphere for guests, some housekeeping and food preparation. Responsibilities include inn-keeping, late check-ins for the B&B, horse care, light maintenance and securing the facility after hours. The applicant must be people oriented and have the ability to handle issues under pressure. The applicant must be able to email, converse, and use other media to communicate professionally. The job also involves coordinating with people during an event. Heavy lifting (50 lbs.) and direct contact with the owners required. Experience is preferred. No pets. Utilities, internet and cable included. Must have own transportation. No children or guests. Absolutely no smoking, alcohol, or drugs and must have a clean background check. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] No phone calls please!

Washington

CARETAKERS NEEDED in Montesano, WA. A caretaker couple or two people are needed to share the same home within the campground, full-time. The job includes, but is not limited to, grounds keeping, small equipment, plumbing, carpentry, money handling and propane dispensing. Must have great people skills. Must be at least 23 years old and have a current driver’s license, pass a drug test, and WSP background check. Compensation will include a salary and housing. If interested, please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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EXTREMELY reliable, honest, caring, neat couple that would like to live-in and watch your Mansion/Estate for you. We are a mature man and woman that DO NOT smoke, drink or do illicit drugs! I am a professional writer, researcher and commentator and the woman is a professional graphic artist. We are very clean, quiet, respectful and do not have wild parties. We treat any property like it was our own. We are moral, spiritual, friendly and very easy to get along with. Excellent references. We are open to discuss your personal needs for your property and greatly look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible. We are flexible, but would be interested in the opportunity by Labor Day. Please feel free to contact me immediately and I will answer any questions you may have. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] anytime or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Thursday, August 16, 2012

England

ANIMAL/HOUSE SITTER WANTED in Nottingham, England, from November 6 – 15, 2012. I’m looking for someone to look after my four cats and two rabbits while I’m away in November. It would be handy if you could come a day or so before I leave and stay until after I get back. We live in a four bedroom Victorian house, with a small garden just north of Nottingham. The famous poet, Lord Byron is buried in St Mary Magdalene’s Church here in Hucknall, less than a mile from the house and there are plenty of other attractions nearby, including, of course, Nottingham itself. Hucknall is within easy reach of Nottingham City Centre by car, bus, or tram. Derby, Leicester, Birmingham, Sheffield and Lincoln are all within an hour’s drive. The garden is a bit of a mess, unfortunately, partly because of the rabbits – they have dug up large sections and that has made it difficult to manage, so I’ve allowed it to go a bit wild for them. If you are a very keen gardener, I will have no objections if you want to do some work in it (it is a very small garden), but I don’t expect anyone to maintain the garden whilst here. The rabbits and cats all need feeding twice a day – morning and evening, but times are very flexible, so you will have plenty of free time to explore the area. Three of the cats are very friendly and will want some fuss, but the fourth one is very shy and you probably won’t see much of him – he lives in my bedroom, so won’t bother you at all. The rabbits will probably be spooked at first, but if you get them from the hutch, they will be perfectly happy to be cuddled and they don’t bite! You will have to clean the litter trays twice a day, and the rabbit hutch in the morning and there will be some house cleaning to be done. This is a great central location, the neighbors are friendly (though you probably won’t see much of them) and you will have your own bedroom. Unfortunately I can’t provide a car, but there is a good local taxi service and public transport system. If you come the day before and stay a day longer, I can pick you up and drop you off at Nottingham/Derby train station or East Midlands Airport. I hope you can help me out in November and I’m sure you’ll have a great time in Nottinghamshire and, who knows, maybe you can do this for me again if you like it. Non-smokers only please. Thanks for reading; I look forward to hearing from you! Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Florida

CARETAKER NEEDED in the Miami-Dade area. A private home needs a caretaker who can maintain a small ranch. The caretaker must be good with animals, including horses, and must be handy with tools and have good references. To first apply, please fax your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Maryland

LIVE-IN INNKEEPER COUPLE NEEDED for a busy 10 room Carmel Cove Inn in the Deep Creek Lake resort area in Western Maryland. The couple must be energetic, enthusiastic, accountable, have excellent phone and email communication skills, accomplished culinary skills, and flawless attention to detail and customer service. Duties include ordering, preparation, service and cleanup of breakfast and hors d’oeuvres for up to 20 guests, reservations, supervision of housekeeping, managing maintenance of large building and property, and professional hiring and supervision of staff. There are long hours in summer, and light duty in the winter. Will train. Must have your own vehicle for occasional errands, with mileage paid. Compensation includes Innkeeper’s apartment with paid utilities, some meals, salary of $20,800, tips $10,000+ depending on guest service. Fall 2012 will be the start date. Must interview in person at the Inn. Prefer a non-smoker. No pets. Please reply to

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New York

Residential Housekeepers Needed Immediately.

[Contact info available to subscribers], NY is looking for exceptional individuals with a passion for service to join our seasonal staff in the Housekeeping department. [Contact info available to subscribers] is a 96-bed retreat and conference center situated on 320 acres. We’re looking for hard-working, professional, self-motivated, enthusiastic people who are flexible and have a desire to work for a worthy cause in a remarkable natural setting. Requires no physical limitations. Join a great team! Seasonal staff needed immediately through November 2012, and possibly beyond. We have two positions available for residential housekeepers [contact us for compensation] and several positions available for local workers. Please visit our website to learn more about us: [Contact info available to subscribers] For complete job descriptions and an application package, please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Texas

CARETAKER WANTED for a ranch in Llano County, Texas. We furnish a house and utilities in exchange for your caring of our livestock and ranch. References are required. Please mail your resume and references to: [Contact info available to subscribers]

Washington

CARETAKER/RANCH MANAGER COUPLE needed in Stevens County, in the Cedonia – Hunters area. We have a very large property with creek, private lake, horses, lots of lawn to mow, fences and roads to maintain and multiple houses to care for and maintain for owner visits. There are tractors, trucks, and mowers, etc. to use and maintain. Looking for highly experienced energetic couple who enjoy working out of doors. Only folks with excellent references and lots of work related experience, please. A salary, nice two bedroom house and expenses included. Please mail resumes to

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SITUATIONS-WANTED AD:

RESPONSIBLE FAMILY OF THREE seeking a caretaker/house sitter relationship in southern Michigan or southern Ontario. Canada. Husband (57) is retired from financial services, wife (48) is an 18 year public school guidance counselor currently enrolled full-time into an on-line PhD psychology program. Our son is going to be a freshman at Wayne State and will live in the dorms. Additionally, we do have a 12-year-old female German Shepperd who is house trained and sleeps most of the time. No cat. We own houses in Atlanta, Cheboygan, and a cottage in Batchawana Bay. I have experienced two house sitter/manager relationships over a three year period with a home I have had for sale in Atlanta, Georgia. The house did not sell. I would not recommend the house sitters. I will maintain your home according to your specifications. Please call Paul at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Alaska

COOK POSITION OPEN: [Contact info available to subscribers] needs a cook from September 1st to October 7th, 2012. We are a remote fishing lodge in Alaska. Must be able to plan menus, cook three meals a day for 8 to 12 people and keep the kitchen area tidy. Will pay airfare, furnish room and board, and pay $2,000/month. This may lead to a seasonal job every summer from June to October. To learn more, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] then, send inquiries to

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Australia

DOG/HOUSE SITTER needed from September 7th through September 16th, 2012 for my cozy, comfortable, two bedroom house in quiet area in Kwinana, 30 minutes south of Fremantle Western Australia. Need someone for ten days to water my plants and look after a small dog who needs a walk every day. A non-smoker is preferred. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details. Thanks.

England

HOUSEKEEPER/DRIVER/PERSONAL ASSISTANT needed for a property in Wiltshire, SN6. Duties will include caring for the dogs, cleaning, washing, ironing, shopping, driving, and administrative work. Free rent provided in a stylish one bedroom house with own garden in exchange for 25 hours/work per week. You will be paid £8/hour for work exceeding this, with good manners. To apply, please phone [Contact info available to subscribers]

England, France, and Italy

MULTIPLE PROPERTY MANAGER needed in France, Italy and London. Live-in or out Multiple Property Manager required for a private family residing between Italy, France and England. The properties are located in Sardinia, Cap Ferrat and London. You must have years of experience managing properties for private families, including overseeing all refurbishments and maintenance contracts. It is essential that you are able to communicate in two of the three languages English, Italian and French. You can be office based at either location and you will need to liaise directly with the family office in Kiev. Full travel expenses will be covered to travel between the properties. A top salary is available and negotiable depending upon experience. This position is to start immediately. To apply, please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Indiana

RETREAT CENTER CARETAKER needed. We are hiring a resident caretaker for our church-owned retreat center. The caretaker must have maintenance experience (building and equipment) and exceptional interpersonal skills. Interested parties should send resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New York

Residential Housekeepers Needed Immediately.

[Contact info available to subscribers], NY is looking for exceptional individuals with a passion for service to join our seasonal staff in the Housekeeping department. [Contact info available to subscribers] is a 96-bed retreat and conference center situated on 320 acres. We’re looking for hard-working, professional, self-motivated, enthusiastic people who are flexible and have a desire to work for a worthy cause in a remarkable natural setting. Requires no physical limitations. Join a great team! Seasonal staff needed immediately through November 2012, and possibly beyond. We have two positions available for residential housekeepers [contact us for compensation] and several positions available for local workers. Please visit our website to learn more about us: [Contact info available to subscribers] For complete job descriptions and an application package, please contact us.

SITUATIONS-WANTED AD:

Wanted: A permanent position on a large ranch or large farm property. I can go anywhere, and provide great security for your property. I need a house or trailer house to live in (no RV) and all utilities paid. We can negotiate wages. I’ll also need a ranch truck or 4WD and gas or diesel to get around the property. Great references available. You wouldn’t be disappointed with me. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Monday, August 13, 2012

Connecticut

INNKEEPER COUPLE WANTED for an eight-bedroom bed and breakfast located in the middle of a small town in the northwest corner of CT, in the foothills of the Berkshires. This is a “Select Registry Distinguished Inns of North America” property; one of only six in CT. The innkeepers must wear many different hats as the clientele is quite diverse. This is a hands-on position, not a management position. Applicants must be flexible, motivated, organized and enthusiastic. Duties include, but not limited to, reservations; marketing and promotion; accounting; bookkeeping; interacting with guests; preparation and serving of a two-course, hearty, country breakfast and afternoon snacks; housekeeping; general property maintenance; gardening; and management of auxiliary staff. There are weekly meetings with the owner to coordinate successful business strategies and track financials. Innkeeper experience preferred, hospitality experience a must. Looking for people who understand that inn keeping is a lifestyle and not just a job. This is a live-in position; accommodations are a commodious cottage connected to the inn with a private entrance. Salary to be determined but in line with the industry. Accommodations and truck for inn use are part of the package. Those that appreciate a sylvan environment rich in culture and history will find the area engaging. Please reply with resume, pertinent experience and professional recommendations to [Contact info available to subscribers] The position is to be filled mid/late September.

North Carolina

PART-TIME MAINTENANCE CARETAKER needed at a Princeton, NC area apartment complex. Requires a positive work history, references, and a credit and criminal check. Please mail a cover letter listing your qualifications to [Contact info available to subscribers] No phone calls please. Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Financial Professional seeking caretaking position ASAP for a minimum of one year in Santa Barbara/Montecito. Responsible, mature, non-smoker, no drugs. Excellent references available, background check is fine. One child, one cat. Duties negotiable in exchange for rent free living. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you.

Responsible, caring couple available for caretaking duties in Front Range, CO. Seeking groundskeeping/housekeeping duties, possibly combined with light caregiving. Several years’ combined experience in groundskeeping, gardening, cleaning, house/pet-sitting, cooking, senior assistance and personal assistance. Excellent references. Efficient, thorough, caring. Peaceful, quiet, open-hearted, great communication. He is massage therapist, she is nutritionist/healer. Seeking position where at least one of us can continue work part-time. September 1 – October 1 start date. Please contact Amanda by calling

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Thursday, August 9, 2012

Australia

THIS IS A BIT DIFFERENT. I need a property-sitter for my land in Officer, a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria from August 20 to about early October. There is no normal house here, just a shed with basic accommodations. I have a scrap metal business on 20 acres of bush, with great views and abundant wild life. There is power, water, and phone. This would be very suitable for someone with a van or motor home. No business would be conducted over the stay. The reason for having a property-sitter is to deter petty thieves. For more information please call Eric at [Contact info available to subscribers] in Victoria or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

California

A FAMILY RANCH in the Northern California Mountains seeks a Ranch Assistant to help with daily activities. Duties will include livestock care, fencing, security, irrigation, woodcutting, etc. Housing provided will be provided. To apply, please fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

A PRIVATE FAMILY in Laguna Beach is looking for a domestic couple to help manage their home. Responsibilities will include cleaning the 10,000+ sq. ft. home, cooking healthy and attractive meals for the family and formal parties, preparing for and serving at parties, driving and managing the home. Previous experience is a must as is knowledge of caring for antiques and fine art. This is a live-in position with the possibility of immediate employment. Please forward your resumes, pictures, letters of recommendation along with any additional reference information to

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AN ON-SITE, PART-TIME, MANAGER is needed in Delhi, CA. Single or couple applicants are welcome to apply. You would be contracted to work a set number of hours (100 hours per month). You are required to live on the property. An apartment and utilities will be provided. Wage and living arrangements will be discussed in the interview. No pets! You must be able to lift 85 lbs. This is a drug free workplace, and you might be subject to random drug tests. This is a Self Storage facility, so you would be required to provide customer service, take payments, leases, and U-Haul rentals. Part of your duties will also include property maintenance and cleaning. The office is open from 9am to 5pm. As an On-site manager you would be required to work Saturdays and Sundays, only sometimes during the week when scheduled ahead of time. If interested please fax your resume to

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Canada

PET/HOUSE SITTER WANTED starting September 15 for four to five weeks and ongoing (dates are flexible) for our home in Victoria, BC (Western Communities), in a country setting on five acres, close to many trails and lake/ocean, 15 minutes to WestShore Mall and Rec Centre, and 35 minutes to downtown Victoria. You will need a car as we are three kms to the nearest bus stop. A possibility exists for extended accommodation in exchange for ongoing care for our pets when we are not here. For more details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Hawaii

CARETAKERS NEEDED in Hawaii! [Contact info available to subscribers] has a six month caretaker position for two people starting September 28th 2012 (with a possibility for a longer term position). The exchange will be four days of four hours of work for a total of 16 hours per week for housing and one’s own vegetable garden and small greenhouse to grow veggies in. We are looking for a couple who really want to live close with nature, take care of our orchards, and do some maintenance and a little housekeeping. The work is not difficult but requires stamina and good health. Please only respond if you are very handy and familiar with these kinds of jobs. If this interests you, please send your age and a picture and tell us about your experience through our website at

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Vermont

SEEKING AN EXPERIENCED INNKEEPER COUPLE to live-in and operate a 16 room Inn in the heart of Vermont’s ski country. The couple will be responsible for the everyday operation of a 16 room Country Inn including check-in/out, breakfast service, staff management, marketing/advertising, accounting, etc. Ideal candidates will have a successful history of operating a bed and breakfast with extraordinary guest service and interpersonal skills, proven success growing occupancy and ADR through effective advertising and marketing plans, strong leadership and a management history with an ability to staff and train employees, computer knowledge, breakfast service preparation and management, property maintenance knowledge, a keen eye for details and supreme troubleshooting and problem solving. Must have previous experience running an Inn or bed and breakfast. Attractive and sizeable living quarters provided, plus a modest salary and attractive incentives. Please email resume to

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RESPONSIBLE FAMILY OF THREE seeking a caretaker/house sitter relationship in southern Michigan or southern Ontario. Canada. Husband (57) is retired from financial services, wife (48) is an 18 year public school guidance counselor currently enrolled full-time into an on-line PhD psychology program. Our son is going to be a freshman at Wayne State and will live in the dorms. Additionally, we do have a 12-year-old female German Shepperd who is house trained and sleeps most of the time. No cat. We own houses in Atlanta, Cheboygan, and a cottage in Batchawana Bay. I have experienced two house sitter/manager relationships over a three year period with a home I have had for sale in Atlanta, Georgia. The house did not sell. I would not recommend the house sitters. I will maintain your home according to your specifications. Please call Paul at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

England

A LOVELY TWO BEDROOM COTTAGE is available in Ford, a small village located northwest of Wiltshire, free of charge. Domestic help is needed in a weekend family house. Duties will include cleaning, laundry, shopping and help at weekends (approximately 25 per year) and some school holidays. To apply, please call

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Italy

HOUSE AND PETSITTER WANTED after the first of November 2012 in Todi – a town and municipality of the province of Perugia (Umbria) in central Italy. A reliable couple is needed for a long-term position (at least three months). A cottage on the grounds of the house will be provided, with all utilities included. Light duties to include looking after our two dogs and a number of outdoor cats. Security is very important as my wife and I are often away. References are required. No wages involved. For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Oregon

BRAVE AND HEARTY WINTER CARETAKERS NEEDED at our Southern Oregon Coast mountain 80 acre guest retreat from around October 1 – March 15. Chain-saw skills helpful to maintain trails. 1,200′ elevation. Great views! Some winter guests. Seven buildings to check on and maintain through winter storms. It’s wild, wooley, and worth it! Located between Bandon and Port Orford. Nice cabin with good wood stove and garage. We pay you $15/hour. Caretaker pays $400/month for housing, wood, electricity, water, and trash. Horse and cat feeding, stall cleaning, daily. Grand piano available to use. Must be good at housekeeping, honest and reliable! A dog is OK. No smoking, heavy drinking or creative medicating, PLEASE! To learn more, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Tennessee

LIVE-IN CARETAKERS WANTED for a Joelton Lake property. A married couple is needed to help maintain a nine acre lake property in return for a one bedroom apartment with electricity and cable. Looking for long-term caretakers only. Must be diligent, hard-working, trustworthy self-starters who like working outdoors and are very handy with things like lawn care, basic carpentry, plumbing and electrical. Must also be able to pass an extensive background check. No smokers or drinkers. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Mature, trustworthy and reliable aspiring author seeks long-term house sitting position for herself and her two cats. Happy to care for your home, pets and yard and to take on any additional tasks you need completed. Varied experience including catering, floral arranging, grounds keeping, researching, executive assisting and teaching students from elementary age to high school age. Will be forever grateful for the right opportunity! Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] if you think I might be the right fit for your needs. References will be provided as soon as requested. Thank you in advance for considering me!

Young artistic and musical couple seeking room and studio space in exchange for teaching services, artistic collaboration, office assistance, or caretaking duties. Graduate of Rhode Island School of Design would love to help you with your creative endeavor, or paint a mural for your home. Experienced teachers of violin and fiddle, mandolin, classical guitar, painting, animation and filmmaking. Proficient in technology and data entry, retail, and management. Varied work skills include boatbuilding, farming, carpentry, and cooking. Seeking a place in Rhode Island, or Massachusetts if within an hour of Providence. Starting September 1st for one to three months. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] with inquiries.

Monday, August 6, 2012

Arizona

FREE HOUSING available for a caretaker couple. Must be able to work for up to 50 hours each month, during your free time, for a religious organization in Yarnell, AZ. No salary offered; we prefer caretakers who have an outside income. A background and credit check will be performed, and we will request references. For more information, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

England

PERMANENT HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED. We are searching for an experienced live-in housekeeper for a country house near Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire. Duties will include all normal housework, care of house dogs and house sitting. Please apply in writing with references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

France

LIVE-IN DOMESTIC COUPLE (Housekeeper and security/maintenance man) required for a private family based in Cannes, France. This is a lovely job for a family who is in residence approximately only three to four months per year. One member of the couple must speak fluent French/good conversational. This is not a guardian’s role, but is for hands-on employees who will care for a lovely house, with state of the art CCTV, security cameras and alarm systems. Set in 2½ acres, the couple will oversee the cleanliness and security and general maintenance of the residence. They will also be liaising with contractors hence the need for one member of the couple to speak fluent French. Candidates must also be computer literate. You will be responsible for running errands and provisioning the house. In the summer the clients spend seven weeks in residence but a good deal of this time is spent on their boat, so even when they are in residence at this time, they are out at sea for much of the period. At this time of the summer there are frequent guests and the couple will be required to set up outdoor furniture, oil decks, clear and care for the terrace and keep the house and cars looking lovely at all times. The housekeeper will care for the house, which includes lots of wood and glass finishes, help with food preparation and deal with the laundry and cleaning within the 600 sq m house. A security/maintenance man will be required to care for the pool, Jacuzzi, and must be confident with CCTV and sophisticated alarm systems. A gardener, chef and seasonal part time cleaner are employed. Accommodation is provided in a small ( approximately 35 sq m) but beautiful, newly built house, completely self contained with one double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, lounge/diner, shower room and own terrace. A car is provided for the use of the couple. Two days off per week when clients not in residence and one day when they are. Salary in the region of circa 3,500 Euros net per month but negotiable for the right couple, who should be child friendly as the clients have two children aged 17 and 11 years. To apply, please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Italy

PET/HOUSE SITTER WANTED outside of Siena, in Tuscany, from August 19 through August 31, 2012. We are looking for a house/pet-sitter for our pets: two dogs, one cat and two horses (not necessarily – we can find someone else for them). The house is a rural farmhouse, 17 km from Siena, situated in a little hamlet (eight houses), with no public transport, so you will need your own car. If you’re interested, please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] for further details.

Minnesota

CARETAKER NEEDED. A prestigious Edina condominium complex is seeking an on-site caretaker. Maintenance, cleaning, boiler license, pool license, and basic computer skills required. Must be on call every other weekend and have a positive attitude! The position comes with a two bedroom unit. Please send resumes to

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Retired and physically active Oregon couple with extensive hospitality experience looking for a short-term caretaking position for any period between October 2012 and March 2013. Wife is an experienced chef and restaurant owner, husband is trained bar tender and server, and both have extensive experience caring for homes, animals, grounds and pools. Seeking a position to cook and care for a small group of people, or maintain and serve a small inn or B&B for owner respite care. Where in the world? Anywhere interesting. Please request photos and resumes if interested by writing to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Cat lover, experienced cat/house sitter moving back to the San Francisco Bay area seeks house sitting spot in Northern California (East Bay preferred, Marin, Napa also awesome) from mid-October through the end of November/December (flexible) 2012. Responsible, mature, single female professional will water plants, collect mail, manage property, and care for houses and pets as if they were my own. Please contact: [Contact info available to subscribers]

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Australia

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A HOUSE/PET-SITTER to mainly look after our two dogs (both cross breeds – one large and one small – both are softies!) and home in Loganlea, Queensland from August 11 through September 3, 2012. Tasks would include feeding, walking and patting the dogs, keeping the house clean and tidy as it is currently for sale. The house has a pool (although it may be a bit chilly for a swim right now) and is a five minute drive or 20 minute walk to a main line train station. Non smokers please. For more details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Canada

RESIDENT CARETAKER/MANAGER needed in Surrey, British Columbia. Chelsea Gardens, a large prestigious Surrey townhouse and condominium styled strata complex is seeking a full-time experienced “Live-In” Resident Caretaker/Manager (RCM) to replace the current caretaker/manager who is changing employment. This is suitable for a couple or an individual. Candidates should have experience as resident caretaker/managers in large multi-family dwelling complexes and experience in a strata property is important. Previous employment as caretaker/managers in rental properties is less important but will not disqualify potential candidates. There are, however, no rental suites in the complex. Certification from the Resident Managers Training Institute will be an important consideration but is not mandatory if prior employment history is extensive. The resident caretaker/manager is expected to have general skills as a handyperson so as to do routine maintenance items and repairs, gutter cleaning, power-washing, painting touch-ups, minor electrical and plumbing work, filter changes in HVAC equipment, etc. It is expected that the RCM will be able to perform these duties to save the strata corporation from hiring outside trades for small jobs. While there is a contracted janitorial and landscaping service, the resident manager would be expected to deal with emergency spills and cleaning and other incidents as they arise. Experience with plant and equipment relating to heating, domestic hot water, is useful along with the gate entry systems, parkade doors, etc. This position requires an individual who is a self-starter and can take the initiative to ensure this strata complex maintains a superior look and appearance to both the residents and outside guests. It is a “roll-up-your-sleeves” job that combines managerial skills with a willingness to be hands-on. The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal skill and be prepared to deal with a diverse group of owners, strata council members and the strata manager and will always be in control of their emotions. Diplomacy and a calm civil attitude is a key attribute. They need to have a working ability on computers in particular in MS Word and MS Excel as they will be expected to maintain and update the strata’s working manuals dealing with machinery and equipment and the resident manager’s reference manual. They will be organized and a self starter with the ability to adjust to unplanned and unavoidable challenges. Qualified candidates can email their resumes with a cover letter which includes their salary and benefit expectations. We appreciate all applications but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Resumes are to be sent in Word format or text only via email to

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England

RENT FREE single room available (including meals) for home help. Must be a non-smoker with good references. Centrally heated, London NW2 flat, near the tube station, opposite bus stops. 12 hours work required weekly from Monday through Friday, 7pm to 9pm and Saturday 11am to 1pm. Please telephone Maggie for appointment on [Contact info available to subscribers]

Italy

CAT-SITTER required September through November in a 7-room, 2-bathroom sunlit home in the forested hills 3.5 km. from the nearest town above Lake Trasimeno near Cortona. My cats are two 14-year-old dears. This would be ideal for writers, artists, musicians – one or a couple – to explore central Italy. All utilities, including Wi-Fi and a piano, provided. There are several English-speaking people in the area, the nearest ones being right next door. Only non-smokers, please. Please send inquiries and resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Spain

CAT/HOUSE SITTER WANTED from August 8 through August 24, 2012 near Malaga, Spain. We have a 1.3 ha-finca, one km from the next village, and 12 km from the beach, with fruit-trees and vegetable-garden, wooden houses, five cats to feed, telephone and internet available. We prefer only vegetarians. For more information, please call Maria and Hannes at 0034 951160480.

Utah

APARTMENT MANAGER NEEDED in Clearfield for a 31 unit townhomes complex. Must be computer knowledgeable, make sure apartments are rent ready, show and rent apartments, collect rents, make deposits, and be able to make maintenance repairs and grounds upkeep. A two or three bedroom unit will be included in compensation. Must live on site. A couple is preferred, but not necessary. Please fax your resume to (801)-627-4385.

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A mature professional couple is seeking a house sitting or caretaking position in the San Francisco Bay Area. San Francisco, Marin, South Bay as well as the Monterey Peninsula are all great areas. We will consider all types of housing. We have pet care, gardening and technical skills experience. Excellent references available. Please email us at [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information. Thank you.

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Arkansas

CARETAKER NEEDED to live in my precious, darling A frame cabin in the Ozark Wilderness in Northwest Arkansas from August 15, 2012 – March 15, 2013. It is perfect for a single caretaker needing a creative, scholarly or healing retreat. Must be someone who loves cats; I just have one indoor cat. I need someone who likes quiet and privacy in a wilderness setting, and who is not afraid of Mother Nature. The small house is behind six creek crossings; so there is the need for a certain level of fitness to be able to leave your truck up the mountain and hike up and down for possibly several weeks at a time. I would like the caretaker to pay $250/month for utilities, including, electricity, propane and phone. There are two scenarios that would work: 1) the caretaker could be handy with finish carpentry and able to gather their own firewood, or 2) the caretaker could afford to pay Cody another small amount/month to do yard work, cut wood and finish the things that need finishing, i.e., wood stove installation. Cody is a local young man, very competent, who has lots of work and does not want to live at my house nor does he like cats. He could come over once a week and help you with whatever needs doing and be on call for you in emergencies. Please email your letter of interest and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Australia

CAT/HOUSE SITTER needed in the Bilpin area by the northern blue mountains of New South Wales from mid-August until early October, for approximately six weeks or so. I have a timber cottage, down a quiet road. Need someone just to mind my house and someone to care for my black and white, mature cat would be great. Please email Christopher at [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information. Thanks.

England

COUPLE SOUGHT to work in a family home in South Herts for positions of Housekeeper/Cook and Gardener/Handyperson/Driver. Must be dog lovers, dog walking each day. Duties include a high standard of housekeeping to include laundry, shopping, preparing dinner, etc. A sound knowledge of gardening and plants is essential. Some evening work and dog sitting on average of one weekend per month. Must be fluent in English, with a full, clean UK driver’s license and up to date CRB checks required. Must be trustworthy and non-smokers. A recently refurbished one bedroom cottage and car will be provided. This position has an early September start date. References and experience essential. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Massachusetts

HELP WANTED. A handyman/caretaker is needed for [Contact info available to subscribers] from August through October. Duties will include landscaping, ground maintenance, gardening, etc. Knowledge of tractor operations and other small equipment will be necessary. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Please mail your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Panama

MY HUSBAND AND I NEED to relocate and we are looking for a couple to housesit our home in Las Cumbres. The house is still for sale, so we need to keep it available for prospects at all times. Our plans are to move out of the house in September 2012. We are in a very good area of Panama, near the city, just 30 minutes from the Tocumen International Airport, and one hour from the beach. For more details, please email me at [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you.

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Position wanted: Ranch assistant, house sitting or B&B assistant position in Northern California. I am a 48-year-old female, freelance writer, non-smoker with no pets. I am in excellent health and physically strong. I am excellent with the public and guest services, and have worked in the fields of events, hotels and restaurants and retail. I have experience with horses, dogs, chickens, landscaping, and gardening. (And with children, I have two grown sons and a daughter, wonderful human beings!). I worked in higher education in the areas of events and public affairs for 20 years, and am organized, productive and fun to work with. (So I am told!). I am quick study and can learn other skills as needed. I have my own car and valid driver’s license. I am dependable, responsible capable of thoughtful, proactive decision-making and troubleshooting. Please email

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TLC FOR YOUR HOME, ANIMALS, AND GARDEN. I’m a sixty-year-old single female who has owned, maintained, and renovated several homes. I’ve been a business owner, I’m computer savvy, and an experienced caregiver with a CAN license. I’m devoted to a healthy/contemplative lifestyle. I grew up in Jackson Hole and love nature. I’m a non-smoker, non-drinker and I enjoy exercise and outdoor activities. I currently reside in Colorado and am available for assignments in Colorado and northern New Mexico of three months or longer. Please contact Sandy at

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Monday, July 30, 2012

Arizona

EHRENBERG REST AREA CARETAKER COUPLE needed. The rest area is located near Blythe, CA, but the job is located in Arizona. Please apply only if you reside in this area or close to it. Couples only need apply for this position. The couple will have the responsibility for cleaning of the men’s and women’s facilities, minor repairs, and light landscaping. Must be able to lift 50#’s safely, work outdoors, and must work weekends (if required). Must be honest and hard working, with a valid Arizona driver’s license. This is a part-time position – 32 hours. Compensation will include a paid vacation after one year, health benefits when available, and paid Holidays. Please fax you and your partner’s resume or work history to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Australia

CARETAKER NEEDED in the Ashmore area, on the Gold Coast. The caretaker can live in an unfurnished two bedroom unit on site. You can live here rent-free in exchange for light car yard duties. This would be very suitable for a retired couple. Please apply in person at [Contact info available to subscribers]

CAT AND BIRD-SITTER REQUIRED in Dandenong, Victoria from September 19th through October 1st. We have a four bedroom/two bathroom house on a big block, with ADSL2+ internet, large plasma TV with surround sound, gas coonara heater, air conditioning, massive decking and an outdoor entertainment area with BBQ and eight seat dining. We have great views overlooking the Myana Farm wetlands and Dandenong creek. There is a back gate in the fence so you can access the wetlands/creek and go for a walk. The residents are three very friendly cats (I will keep them inside); two hand tame indoor cockatiels that love attention, four chickens and one duck (all live together outside). The chickens and duck do their own thing; they are free range in the back garden. They have an automatic feeder, so you will just need to collects their eggs every day and change their water every 2nd day. You can eat fresh free range eggs every day! The cockatiels and cats live inside, and are very friendly. They will need human company for at least four hours a day (i.e. you need to be home with them). They will also need pats/interaction/acknowledgment for a couple of hours a day. Native birdlife that you will see includes Pelicans, Black swans, Cormorants, and Australasia Darters. There are also native Ducks everywhere. Please email

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Canada

LIVE-IN CARETAKER needed immediately for a small complex of commercial rental buildings in Surrey, British Columbia (Newton area). This position is open initially for six months to one year (with the possibility to extend). A fully furnished and equipped spacious one bedroom plus den apartment on site is available in exchange for approximately 40 hours of work per month. Duties will include light janitorial, cleaning and security. This is a contractor position, suitable for a couple or a single person. A pet will be considered. Non-smokers and non-drinkers only to apply, please. Please fax your resume and references to

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Florida

CARETAKER/COUPLE WANTED in the Panhandle of Florida. We are looking for a husband/wife team who are retired to work at our Living History Museum located in Blountstown, FL. Accommodations of a one bedroom, one bath house, with utilities, will be provided. Please send your complete resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] For more information and to view photos on Museum, please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers]

New York

LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED to maintain our 10,000 sq. ft. home on Long Island, NY. Duties would include cleaning, laundry, cooking and occasional babysitting. Must be available Monday through Saturday 7am to 8pm. Compensation will be based on experience and also includes full room and board including private bath. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Texas

CHEF/GRILL MASTER position available on a ranch located north of Hondo, TX and west of San Antonio. Responsibilities include cooking for 6 – 10 people, cleaning of kitchen, purchasing groceries as needed, caring for some pets. Will provide salary depending on experience and furnished living accommodations with paid utilities. Must have a valid driver’s license and be physically healthy, with cheerful attitude, and no criminal history. Non-smokers are preferred. Please send resume information to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Couple looking for a long-term caretaking/security position in New Mexico. ISA Certified Arborist/Journeyman Carpenter, and IT/animal caretaker. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Friday, July 27, 2012

Australia

DOG/HOUSE SITTER needed in Noosa Waters, Queensland from the 12th of September through the 5th of October. We have two small dogs (Shih-Tzu) that will need some tender loving care while we are away. Our residence is a four bedroom, recently renovated, with easy maintenance, a small lawn, located on the water with a private jetty and boat. For more details, please email Debbie and Chris at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Nebraska

NEBRASKA CARETAKER NEEDED. This is an excellent opportunity and great potential for working caretaker/maintenance, groundskeeper for a 1,500 acre property in the Nebraska panhandle. Beautiful rolling hill country, pine trees, pond, and substantial shelter belt tree row investment with established drip irrigation system. Person with nursery or horticultural green thumb skills a plus. Minimal livestock involvement. Person with agricultural experience/farming and mechanical skills most helpful. Working position. Will perform equipment maintenance, upkeep, and general security. Multiple benefits discussed with right person. Salary negotiable and commensurate with work performed. No onsite housing. Excellent benefit package. Additional negotiable benefits and compensation for skilled/qualified person. Please send your resume with salary history and salary expectation to

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New York

SOUTHAMPTON, NY CARETAKER WANTED – IMMEDIATELY. Live-in, year round position available for a family of five and three dogs in residence May through September, in a 15,000 sq. ft. house and adjoining property eventually under construction. Responsible, competent single person or couple needed to do house upkeep, handy with mechanical maintenance issues, landscaping upkeep, multiple cars, some boating experience helpful but not necessary, used to working with other household staff. Non-smoker, no drugs or alcohol users. Salary, on the books. Please contact Anne at

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Oklahoma

FULL-TIME RANCH HAND POSITION available. Duties include cow/calf work, farming and general maintenance. Salary is negotiable. House, truck, health and retirement benefits will be provided. Please mail resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers] Hand delivered resumes will not be accepted.

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AN EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL COUPLE is seeking a long-term house sitting or caretaking position in Austin, Texas. We will consider all types of housing. We have handyman, maintenance and technical skills. We have experience with hospitality, pet care, gardening and landscaping. Excellent references can be provided. Please email us at [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you.

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Australia

CARETAKER REQUIRED for a citrus property in Boundary Bend, a small town in the state of Victoria. Light duties required in return for accommodations. This position would be very suitable for a pensioner or a retired person. To apply, please ring

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Canada

BUTLER NEEDED in Innisfil, Ontario. This is a permanent, full-time (Monday to Friday), live-in/full board, position. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional Butler to provide personalized service to a family located in Innisfil, Ontario. You will be supervised directly by the employer. A minimum of three years full-time experience working in a large residence is required. Must have good English communication skills, speaking French is an asset, have a working knowledge of all areas of property maintenance, and have good culinary skills. Must be able to prepare a simple healthy meal, have the flexibility to work outside of strict job description parameters, think creatively on providing the highest service, be physically fit and able to work long hours, have a valid driver’s license and a clean record. Must like children and dogs. This is a smoke-free environment. This is for a professional who is polished, and can maintain confidentiality at all times. Salary will be $60,000 to $80,000/year (in CAD, gross). Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Maine

ASSISTANT FARM MANAGER WANTED. A beautiful 350-acre horse farm in Mid-Coast Maine is looking for a self-motivated, hard-working, honest person to add to their team. The position includes all aspects of estate management and care including but not limited to mowing, weed eating, fence building, home care, and snow removal. This is a year round, all-weather position which will include some weekend hours. The right candidate must have a keen attention to detail, be reliable, and be able to direct as well as be directed in doing any and all work on the farm in a team or alone. Previous experience as well as horse experience a plus. Please email your resume and cover letter to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Montana

LOOKING FOR A FARM/RANCH HAND in southeastern Montana. Must be experienced in all aspects of hay production. You will work with large square bales. We would prefer an individual or duo with energy, and a strong work ethic and enthusiasm. Wages will depend upon experience. Excellent housing with two bedrooms provided. Please fax your resume with references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Seeking position. Mature woman with varied experience: elder care, dump truck driving, ran B&B, waitress, taught pre school, organizing and downsizing, maintaining my own home, and raised a fine son. Prefer a rural location. Prefer the Colorado area. Am reliable, kind, fit, and have a sense of humor. Desire a living place and some salary. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Creative family of four seeks 6 – 12 month house sitting/caretaking job in upstate NY. Michael’s an artist and handyman with professional maintenance/woodworking/painting experience, Bethany has web and graphic design skills, also organizing and hostessing experience. Two homeschooled boys and two house-trained cats round out our crew. On our way from Brooklyn to building a cob house in the woods, we need to stay close to the city for a bit, and can work part-time. Open to building, maintaining, repairing, murals [Contact info available to subscribers], etc. Available October 1st. Please contact Michael at

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Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Australia

CAT LOVING PERSON OR COUPLE NEEDED to look after our four bedroom house and garden in Elsternwick, Melbourne from September 10 to October 15, 2012. Will need to mow the lawns, feed the cat, etc. We are in a fabulous location, close to all forms of public transport and a shopping strip. Non-smokers preferred. References and police check please. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Belgium

DOG AND HOUSE SITTER WANTED in Brussels, Belgium this August. I am looking for someone to housesit my flat, small dog and plant-sit in Brussels for one or two weeks in August. For more information please email Natalia at [Contact info available to subscribers]

California

LOOKING FOR THE BEST CARETAKER COUPLE EVER in the Healdsburg/Windsor area. We are looking for an honest, level-headed professional couple to trade caretaking/work for some or all of the rent of a fully furnished house. Must have a very green thumb; be good with carpentry and handyman work, and have property management experience. The couple will need an excellent background work history and references. Please: no pets, no hang-ups, and prefer a country setting vs. out at clubs and parties. Let’s discuss the possibilities to make this work for you and us. We are open to new ideas! Available now! A deposit and formal application will be required. You must pass a background check. Please respond with your qualifications and work history to be considered by emailing [Contact info available to subscribers]

England

CAT/HOUSE SITTER WANTED in London from August 4th through the 18th. I have a nice house available for free in return for feeding and caring for my two cats! Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details.

Hawaii

BIG ISLAND OF HAWAI’I. Looking for conscious earth stewards for an earth-based dharma center in Hawai’i beginning August 1st, 2012. Minimum stay will be four months. Longer, if it’s a mutually-beneficial exchange! Preferably a couple. Must have a car. Ideal for those who cherish elegant, voluntary simplicity and for whom self inquiry, beauty, mindfulness and integrity are important. We are asking for 30 hours per week (mostly maintaining gardens) plus utilities in exchange for a beautiful home. (High speed internet available.) Work-trade for single people also available throughout the year. Please see [Contact info available to subscribers] for details, or call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Indiana

PROPERTY CARETAKERS NEEDED. Work as lake caretakers in exchange for a rent-free cottage and utilities consideration. Duties will include mowing, trimming, road/grounds maintenance, and the monitoring of the lake property. Must have the ability to operate/repair equipment and good people skills are a must. Please send your resumes detailing your qualifications to

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New Jersey

GARDENER/GROUNDSKEEPER/CARETAKER wanted. A self motivated individual/couple will be responsible for a Remote Homestead in Northern New Jersey for a large vegetable garden, orchard, lawns, landscaping and property care. Duties include: planting, weeding, pest control, harvesting, mowing, tree care, firewood, seasonal cleanups, equipment maintenance, building maintenance, property security and errands. Separate housing and a small salary will be provided. Must have 4WD, clean driving record and clean drug check. No children or pets. Experience required. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Oregon

ESTATE CARETAKER NEEDED. Seeking a live-in caretaker for a gorgeous private riverfront estate near the Oregon coast. An apartment with all utilities (including electricity, water, sewer, phone, internet and satellite HDTV) plus a salary of $1,750 a month, paid health insurance, and $150 monthly vehicle expense provided. Need a background in grounds care, landscaping, home and equipment maintenance and housekeeping. You are non-smoking, mechanical and able to trouble shoot and solve problems- and have a good eye for landscaping detail and grounds care. You are also dependable and can work unsupervised. The property is located approximately 70 miles from Portland and 15 miles from the beach (Manzanita). Please mail your resume and letter of interest describing your relevant experience, vehicle and personal grounds/repair equipment, along with a current photo and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Couple looking for a long-term caretaking/security position in New Mexico. ISA Certified Arborist/Journeyman Carpenter, and IT/animal caretaker. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

RESPONSIBLE FAMILY OF THREE seeking a caretaker/house sitter relationship in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. Husband (57) is retired from financial services, wife (48) is an 18 year public school guidance counselor currently enrolled full-time into an on-line PhD psychology program. Our son is going to be a freshman at Wayne State and will live in the dorms. Additionally, we do have a 12-year-old female German Shepperd who is house trained and sleeps most of the time. No cat. We own houses in Atlanta, Cheboygan, and a cottage in Batchawana Bay. I have experienced two house sitter/manager relationships over a three year period with a home I have had for sale in Atlanta, Georgia. The house did not sell. I would not recommend the house sitters. I will maintain your home according to your specifications. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Monday, July 23, 2012

Australia

CAT/HOUSE SITTERS needed. I’m Helena. My husband and I will be away for six weeks between August 20 and September 30, 2012 and we are looking for a non-smoking person or couple to look after our three bedroom house plus two cats in Athelstone, near Adelaide during that period. We live in a nice green neighborhood, no traffic noise; only 15-20 minutes away from the city centre and connected to public transport with a bus stop a few 100m away. There is a nice front and back yard but no need to mow or do any work in it. Thanks for your consideration. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Canada

THE MT. PLEASANT HOUSING SOCIETY is searching for a caretaker for a 36 suite senior’s complex in Vancouver, BC. Some computer knowledge is required. To apply for this position, please mail your resume to: [Contact info available to subscribers]

England

CARETAKER REQUIRED to help with my wife (68-years-old) who has vascular dementia. Twenty or thirty hours a week to include some weekend working. You will need a good sense of humor. No cleaning, a little cooking and gardening together, as therapy. Must be a good car driver. Ideally this would suit someone living near to Canterbury, but there is a possibility of living in, with separate accommodation from next January. Local applicants, please telephone [Contact info available to subscribers] for an interview.

Ohio

PROPERTY MANAGER needed. [Contact info available to subscribers] is currently seeking couples to co-manage apartment properties in central Ohio. The couple would be responsible for office management tasks as well as maintaining the physical facilities on the property. The couple would receive shared housing at the location with utilities provided. These are salaried positions. We are looking for two people who would be able to work cohesively together. Previous office management and general maintenance skills are required with HVAC skills a plus. Both candidates must be in good physical health and be able to pass our screening which consists of credit and police checks as well as drug screening. The benefits include housing, utilities, medical, 401K, paid vacations and holidays, uniform, and a Flex-Spend account. Please fax your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Psychology Professor/Author in transition from East Coast to LA/Orange County. Seeking long-term house/dog/cat sitting in same area in exchange for rent-free living. Previous experience with house/dog/cat sitting. Love and honor pets as soul companions. Single, mature, trustworthy, open minded, fun loving woman, committed to spiritual growth and being a beneficial presence on the planet. No smoking/drugs. Excellent work recommendations. Available beginning mid-September. Please email Sonya at

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Thursday, July 19, 2012

Australia

I’M SEEKING HOUSE SITTERS to mind my property for two weeks from the 25th of August to the 6th of September 2012. My property is 1.75 acres in rural-residential Glenwood – 35kms north of Gympie in southeast Queensland. There is a three bedroom home with open living area and a large verandah overlooking the picturesque dam. At the back there is a concreted entertaining area, a chook yard with two egg laying hens, rainwater tanks and a smaller dam. The front section of the block is partly garden with mostly native trees and shrubs and partly natural bush with tall gum trees. There are also two dogs – Miffie: a stumpy tailed Australian cattle dog who is six years old and Zac: a large brown dog – he’s five years old, large and lovable. Both are well behaved and they certainly love people and lots of company. I’m trying to make my garden as maintenance free as possible, but the grass does need the occasional trim and the odd weed removed. So I require someone to maintain the house, care for and feed the dogs, chooks (and eat the eggs) water the garden if it doesn’t rain, mow and whipper-snip and weed as required to keep the property tidy, and relax on the verandah and watch the many native birds that hang around the feeder, bird bath and dam. If you are able to assist I’d love to hear from you – if not – perhaps another time. Please email Wendy at [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information. Thanks.

Maine

CONDO/PET SITTER NEEDED from August 25th to September 24th in Portland, ME. Looking for a caring and responsible person to look after my pet rabbit, cat and water the house plants while I am traveling. Fall is a wonderful time to visit Maine. Must have your own transportation. Non-smokers only. For more details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Michigan

CHEF/INNKEEPER COUPLE NEEDED for a lakefront Inn and Bistro in Traverse City. The right, experienced couple will operate our small 12 suite Inn and waterfront Bistro. Lakefront lodging is available. You must stay through October. This is a great opportunity in a beautiful area. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Jersey

BUILDING SUPERINTENDENT needed in Elizabeth. We are seeking a person or couple who can effectively rent apartments and also do a good job maintaining a 16 unit apartment building. The rental part of the job will include showing vacant apartments, interviewing prospective tenants and taking applications. The other part of the job is primarily building and grounds maintenance. You will need to have the skills necessary to keep the building running smoothly and the apartments in good shape. We prefer that you have hands-on skills (not as a supervisor) in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting/spackling and lawn care. The compensation for the job, which is part time, consists of the use of an apartment. The more skilled you are, the more likely it is we will use you to perform specialized maintenance or repair jobs on the building which could result in additional compensation. You must be reliable, hard working and with good references. Please fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Panama

CARETAKER WANTED for a cacao farm in Bocas Del Toro, Panama. I’m looking for the right person or couple to care for and maintain a beautiful hand crafted Tropical Island home and make the most of the 13 acre farm planted mostly in cacao. Being able to speak Spanish is helpful; enjoying the remoteness and privacy is required. The island is surrounded by a beautiful coral reef and all transportation to and from the island is only by boat. You need to be self-sufficient and self-reliant. This is a lifestyle opportunity not a paid position. More info is available at

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A mature professional couple is seeking a house sitting or caretaking position in the San Francisco Bay Area. San Francisco, Marin, South Bay as well as the Monterey Peninsula are all great areas. We will consider all types of housing. We have pet care, gardening and technical skills experience. Excellent references available. Please email us at [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information. Thank you.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

California

IN-HOME CAREGIVER needed for a mid-aged individual needing assistance with meal preparation, housekeeping, and emergency oversight. The patient is lucid, mobile, and able to do personal care on own. An extensive network of friends can provide back-up allowing regular time-off. Compensation limited to room and board in a charming, in-town Ft. Bragg, CA home, but will eventually include a modest income. The ideal individual has caretaking experience but responsible and compassionate individuals are encouraged to respond. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Canada

CAT/HOUSE SITTER WANTED in Victoria, Vancouver Island, BC from August 2 through August 9, 2012. We are seeking a mature person to housesit our two-bedroom townhouse in Victoria, BC. We have two indoor cats, so our only request is that the cats are fed and the balcony plants get watered. We are 10 minutes from downtown Victoria, and a five minute walk from Swan Lake. Please email if you have questions or are interested to [Contact info available to subscribers] Thanks!

France

CARETAKER COUPLE wanted for a home near Toulouse. This is a live-in, full-time, permanent position. The caretaker couple must be bi-lingual French/English, and be familiar with the local area. A driver’s license is essential. Free accommodation plus monthly stipend provided. The full job description will be available after receiving your professional references. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Massachusetts

A MATURE SINGLE OR COUPLE, with your own income, is needed to housesit a split-level home in South Boston from August 26 through December 1, 2012. No pets or smokers please. References required and will be thoroughly checked. Please email

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Ohio

A VICTORIAN B&B INNKEEPER POSITION is available at the [Contact info available to subscribers], in Toledo. This six bedroom Inn is located in the Old West End Historic District of Toledo and has been operated as a B&B for over 10 years. Applicants should possess good management skills, aptitude for marketing, computer literacy, and have some background in the hospitality field. Integrity, outgoing personality, and good communication skills are a must. Experience in B&B management, special event planning, weddings, and conference bookings is preferred. This is a live-in position which includes private quarters, paid utilities, salary, and bonus incentives. Interested Innkeeper or Innkeeping couples should submit a resume, references, and contact information to [Contact info available to subscribers] for consideration.

Virginia

WANTED: A mature, single, healthy, English-speaking person to live rent-free in a separate guest house located on our acreage in a prestigious gated community in McLean. This is a long-term position. Living quarters, including utilities, will be provided in exchange for part-time house cleaning, house sitting and general household help. No salary, pets, or smoking, and you must have your own car in good working condition. The guesthouse is a large one bedroom with full bath, a small modern kitchen, washer and dryer and new carpeting. Please send a letter of interest and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Experienced Domestic Couple/Property Caretakers searching for long-term, live-in post. Dependable, professional, and versatile couple. Recently managed all day-to-day operations on an oceanfront estate. Vendor scheduling and oversight, auto maintenance, driving, packing, organizing, systems inspections, housekeeping, errands, laundry, flower/vegetable gardens, pool/spa care, sprinkler system, light repair projects, painting, power washing, creating house manual, stocking/household inventory, seasonal decorating, PA type requests, assist boat captain, expense reports and security presence. Exceptional Resumes, References and Letters of Recommendation. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Monday, July 16, 2012

Australia

HOUSE AND ANIMAL-SITTER NEEDED on a 234 acre hobby farm in Dowerin, Western Australia (160k northeast of Perth) with sheep, chooks, birds, cats and a couple of 6th month border collie pups to be looked after, from mid-August to mid-November. If you are a handy man and would like some work that also would be great, but I mainly need someone to be here to look after the animals. For more information, please call Jenny at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Florida

[Contact info available to subscribers] MARINA needs a General Camper/Marina Worker. We are situated on one of five saltwater creeks that cross US1 for 42 miles. Manatee Creek is 70 ft wide. Please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] for pictures of the shrimp we catch off the dock. We are a 40 space RV, Tent, Houseboat Campground and Marina that has an immediate opening for a Marina Worker to assist me. The ideal candidate would be a couple knowledgeable in fishing and shrimping, boating, and assisting in the day-to-day up keep. Should know some electrical, plumbing, and be able to get your hands dirty helping with the general maintenance and remodeling of house boats and RV rentals that are located on the property. Help me get this diamond shining! As the weather is hot, you should be in excellent physical condition as contract duties are outdoors. If you posses an energetic and outgoing personality with dedication and pride in your workmanship while maintaining an approachable demeanor, I would love to hear from you. Compensation: free RV lot rent with 50 amps. Need your help for three to four hours a day – so you will have plenty time to fish! Or free travel trailer housing available which includes electric. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] (please copy and paste your resume in the email message – no attachments please) or call [Contact info available to subscribers] Please do not send your resume through our website, as it will not be responded to. Thanks.

Italy

CAT-LOVING, VERY PATIENT HOUSE SITTER needed ASAP in Florence from this Friday, July 20 through Thursday, August 2, 2012. You will need to administer meds daily to my two old cats and give them lots of love. I need someone who can keep the flat clean and stay in touch with me regularly. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details.

Germany

WE’RE LOOKING FOR A PERSON to look after our flat (three rooms and a big balcony) in Tübingen and especially to look after our two cats, for the month of August. We are living in Tübingen, a student city close to Stuttgart. For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Pennsylvania

CARETAKER NEEDED at the [Contact info available to subscribers] The caretaker will be responsible for the general maintenance and upkeep of the facilities and grounds located at the [Contact info available to subscribers] The caretaker will reside at Chapman Lake in a residence provided by the University. The caretaker will need three years of experience and possess and maintain a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license. To apply, please click here: [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Wanted: A permanent position on a large ranch or large farm property. I can go anywhere, and provide great security for your property. I need a house or trailer house to live in (no RV) and all utilities paid. We can negotiate wages. I’ll also need a ranch truck or 4WD and gas or diesel to get around the property. Great references available. You wouldn’t be disappointed with me. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Thursday, July 12, 2012

Australia

ANIMAL/HOUSE SITTER NEEDED from August 15, 2012 to February 15, 2013 for our small acreage in the stunningly beautiful rural community of Wootton, near Forster and Seal Rocks. We require, preferably a senior couple, to feed our elderly horse, large dog and small cats. Our mail would need to be collected and forwarded electronically if necessary. Would also need to regularly mow our lawn with our ride-on mower and water the garden if needed. Also sweep the paths and decks regularly and attend to any other general maintenance required. There is an organic, no bend garden and plenty of other gardens to keep a keen gardener happy. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information.

Panama

MY HUSBAND AND I NEED to relocate and we are looking for a couple to housesit our home in Las Cumbres. The house is still for sale, so we need to keep it available for prospects at all times. Our plans are to move out of the house in September 2012. We are in a very good area of Panama, near the city, just 30 minutes from the Tocumen International Airport, and one hour from the beach. For more details, please email me at [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you.

Pennsylvania

FULL-TIME, LIVE-IN INNKEEPER OR COUPLE sought for an Historic Bed & Breakfast located in Lancaster, PA. This B & B has an innkeeper’s private room and bath, four guest rooms with private baths and a luxurious cottage with all the extras. Duties include reservations, preparation of breakfast, housekeeping including laundry and outside deck and porch. Must be detail oriented, have a strong work ethic, able to work independently, and have a sense of humor. Must live on site. Living accommodations are included as part of the compensation. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Spain

ANIMAL/HOUSE SITTER NEEDED in Malaga, Pizarra, Cerralba from July 30th to September 6th, 2012 due to the sudden illness with our previously accepted house sitter. We have a small farm house, 30 km from Malaga, with three dogs and four horses. The house sitter should have experience in caring for horses and dogs, and will also need to water the garden and trees. The house sitter should feel responsible for living creatures and be serious. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information.

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Wanted: A permanent position on a large ranch or large farm property. I can go anywhere, and provide great security for your property. I need a house or trailer house to live in (no RV) and all utilities paid. We can negotiate wages. I’ll also need a ranch truck or 4WD and gas or diesel to get around the property. Great references available. You wouldn’t be disappointed with me. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

California

FULL-TIME, LIVE-IN INN-KEEPERS needed in Point Arena. A couple is preferred. Energetic applicants please. We have a 26 room ocean view inn. We are looking for a couple with experience in front desk/customer service. Phone and computer skills are also important. Will need to supervise staff, ordering, and inventory. Will train. Complimentary one bedroom apartment with ocean view and paid utilities will be provided. Salary will depend on experience. Non-smokers and no pets please. To apply, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Canada

DOG/HOUSE SITTER WANTED in Toronto Ontario from October 20, 2012 to November 10, 2012 and January 10 to March 1 2013. Must love dogs. I need a reliable person or couple willing to maintain my duplex apartment and care for a friendly well behaved older dog. Please email M. T. Smaller at [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details.

France

ANIMAL AND HOUSE SITTER NEEDED in Limousin for about two weeks starting on the 6th of November. I am looking for a responsible couple to look after our property, horses, two dogs and three cats. The main priority is being able to handle horses, as we have horses and one donkey that need bringing in each evening. We will have no guests and you are welcome to stay longer either before or after the house sitting dates. You can view photos and learn more at [Contact info available to subscribers] Please email

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Hawaii

CARETAKER WANTED in Puna. We are looking for our ambassadors to the neighborhood, our agents representing us on the land, our security against vandals/thieves/and the unrelenting tropical wear from weather, jungle growth and insects/wildlife like feral pigs and rats. We provide shelter and county water, and a propane stove, a hot outdoor shower and a bedroom cottage. The caretaker must be independent with their own transportation, medical insurance or aid, and the means to feed themselves. We are looking for a non-smoker, if there is a pet, pets must stay out of the buildings. We can support a couple, but no more. Hardy souls only need apply. A home is currently being built on the property. It is hard work on a vibrant, dynamic, land with good neighbors, who are creative, supportive and knowledgeable. This job includes removing vines from the orchard and the palms along the drive, mowing, girdling of weed trees along a 8.6 acre property, clearing walk ways, watering trees when needed and fertilizing trees every six weeks, service composting toilet, service pit toilet, clean toilets, checking water lines for leaks, and patrolling the fence to restore where the pigs have burrowed. Solar knowledge is a must … topping off the batteries and balancing them, monitoring the system for above 23KW/day, and doing generator maintenance. If you believe you can handle all this, please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Maine

A HUNTING/FISHING/SPORTING CAMP seeks multiple full-time, year round, live-in employees. Cook/maintenance/housekeeping/office manager/guides are needed for our remote, T5R8 Maine, off-the-grid, year round camp serving 2 – 40 guests in our 10 cabins and Lodge. MUST be comfortable living remotely. Experience required. Salary, room and board, utilities, and tips provided. References, background and drug check required. Please email your resume/qualifications to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Nevada

HOUSE SITTER WANTED in Central Nevada, in northern Nye County during January, February and March 2013. I am looking for a single person or a couple. I’m off-the-grid, but have Internet, phone and TV. This is a remote location, with nice accommodations, and light duty responsibilities. For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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A very responsible, non-smoking, non-drinking hardworking man is seeking a short-term or long term caretaking or house sitting position in the Washington D.C. metro area (D.C. Northern Virginia and Maryland Suburbs). I can clean houses, can do mowing, care for pets, have general knowledge of electricity, plumbing and plant care. Please reply if you are willing to give an opportunity to a trustworthy individual who has no references. I will work for free. I will consent to a criminal background check in exchange for references and/or recommendations. Please reply at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Monday, July 9, 2012

Australia

HOUSE SITTER NEEDED in Mooloolah Valley on the Sunshine Coast. Our lovely sunny unique home is on the edge of Mooloolah, an easy stroll to the coffee shop. We just need someone to water the plants and collect the mail for a month, from the 14th of August to the 15th of September. We are located approximately 20 minutes from the Sunshine Coast. For more information, please email

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California

LIVE-IN CARETAKER NEEDED for room and utilities in Murrieta, on a 10 acre ranch. This position is available to singles, couples, or a small family without any small children. I need a German Shepherd dog breeder, feeding, and cleaning pens and also caring for a few horses. I have a dog boarding facility here on the ranch. Must maintain the pool and sprinklers and do some weeding. Also must maintain the fencing, do other odd jobs, such as painting, landscaping, and maintaining the equipment for a minimum of 16 hours per week. Free rent provided along with reasonable utilities included, and direct TV. The room is a barn apartment with a large upstairs loft furnished bedroom, and the downstairs has a 3/4 bathroom (full size shower and toilet) with kitchenette, refrigerator and microwave. No smoking allowed. The position does not pay money – it is for trade for services for free rent and reasonable utilities. You will need to have your own transportation and income. If you are interested, please email your qualifications to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Colorado

COLORADO MOUNTAIN CABIN available. Seasonal or permanent help needed. You must love helping people. Includes hospitality, cooking, cleaning, maintenance and more. Remote cabin, no road access, solar power. Share the mountain experience with up to 400 hikers per day, or as few as three. Feed up to 45 people. Functional fitness needed, wood and water hauling. This can be for a single or a couple. No children, no pets, no smoking. Meals are vegetarian. Beautiful, unique setting for a self-starter who enjoys non-routine days and can think on their feet. Room and board plus wages provided. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Czech Republic

HOUSE/DOG-SITTER OR SITTERS NEEDED for a farm in the beautiful countryside, one hour drive from Brno where there is an International airport. Need someone from September/October onwards for three to four months. The owner is abroad but the host’s mother will be there most of the time with occasional visits to London. There are two lovely dogs to care for. Must know how to drive and have a valid driver’s license. There is some indoor work; mostly decorating and general help in keeping the house warm, making the fires, etc. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details.

France

HOUSEKEEPER/GARDENER/HANDYMAN needed. We are searching for an energetic, organized, responsible couple to provide 5-star service. Must be able to manage all aspects of household and estate duties. Must have three years experience in hotels or in private houses. Must be non-smokers with no children. This position offers an immediate start. Great salary provided, with a long-term commitment. Separate accommodation on site provided. Please email your resumes and references with photos to

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Hawaii

CARETAKER COUPLE NEEDED for a remote location in Hawaii. Responsibilities will include: —Manage the property and staff for a large property, and maintain the houses for owner and guests. —Basic and advanced skills for carpentry, plumbing, electrical, project management, personnel management of 5-7 staff, trouble shoot the phone, Internet and equipment problems. Hazmat driver’s license eligibility, and be comfortable with large equipment such as a tractor or backhoe. — Will need computer proficiency for emails, Word, Excel, Quicken or similar software. —Maintain the house in ready condition with food and supplies. If you enjoy cooking healthy meals it can be part of the job, but it is not required. —Please send your resume or CV to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Oklahoma

CARETAKER WANTED. Looking for a hardworking, dependable person to live rent-free in a rustic, woodland cabin in exchange for maintenance and yard work. Must be an animal lover and be physically fit. Prefer a non-smoker. This would be ideal for an employed person or student unable to afford rent but willing to help out. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more info.

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51-year-old male, smoke free, drug free looking to break the manufacturing mold of 30 years. I have a supervision background, and side work includes 20 plus years roofing, landscaping and care of a local doctor’s property for 12 years. I have good transportation and I am in good health, love working with people and like all kinds of animals. Looking for a long-term salaried position and willing to relocate anywhere. References available upon request. I look forward to hearing from you. Please call

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Thursday, July 5, 2012

Arkansas

CARETAKER NEEDED to live in my precious, darling A frame cabin in the Ozark Wilderness in Northwest Arkansas from August 15, 2012 – March 15, 2013. It is perfect for a single caretaker needing a creative, scholarly or healing retreat. Must be someone who loves cats; I just have one indoor cat. I need someone who likes quiet and privacy in a wilderness setting, and who is not afraid of Mother Nature. The small house is behind six creek crossings; so there is the need for a certain level of fitness to be able to leave your truck up the mountain and hike up and down for possibly several weeks at a time. I would like the caretaker to pay $250/month for utilities, including, electricity, propane and phone. There are two scenarios that would work: 1) the caretaker could be handy with finish carpentry and able to gather their own firewood, or 2) the caretaker could afford to pay Cody another small amount/month to do yard work, cut wood and finish the things that need finishing, i.e., wood stove installation. Cody is a local young man, very competent, who has lots of work and does not want to live at my house nor does he like cats. He could come over once a week and help you with whatever needs doing and be on call for you in emergencies. Please email your letter of interest and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Australia

CAT AND HOUSE SITTER NEEDED for the full month of August in Joondalup. I need someone to housesit my two cats and large Labrador Rotti cross (very friendly) in my three bedroom/one bathroom house. My house is easy to maintain and has ample parking with all conveniences. For more information, please email

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California

RANCH CARETAKER/RENTAL MANAGEMENT POSITION available in Cayucos, CA, with stunning views up Old Creek Road, 15 minutes from PCH. This position would be ideal for a couple as it is a two part job: ranch caretaking and possible vacation rental management. A four-wheel drive is necessary for the winter roads here. The start date is flexible: from September 2012 – 2013 for the right person(s). The caretaker responsibilities will include: well management/experience, plumbing knowledge, general management of property, fire clearance, tool/equipment maintenance, fencing, road/grading maintenance, minor administrative, etc. $900 per month for 80 hours per month or negotiable based on experience. This includes housing in a one bedroom/one bath with possible workshop off the barn, valued at $800. The vacation rental management: (to be determined) with additional part-time job pending. We have horse accommodations, a view of the coast, any outside work that works with ranch management is important. Please fax your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Colorado

RANCH CARETAKER NEEDED in Rifle, CO. Reduced/free rent provided to care for my ranch. This would be ideal for a retired couple. Light duties include yard work, keeping the place clean, etc. The caretaker will work directly with the owner. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Montana

HOUSE SITTER NEEDED from August 10, 2012 to October 10, 2012 in northwest Montana by Glacier National Park. Beautiful home and flower gardens on 9.5 acres with pond and creek near Whitefish Montana. Internet access available. The main responsibilities are to take care of a small dog, indoor cat, and two small birds. I am looking for a single person or couple without animals. It would be great if you like to explore the outdoors, visit Glacier National Park or just have some quiet time! For more details please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Jersey

INNKEEPER COUPLE WANTED for a seaside inn on Jersey Shore. [Contact info available to subscribers], an 18 room Spring Lake, NJ Bed and Breakfast seeks an innkeeper couple to manage all aspects of operations, housekeeping, food and beverage, marketing, reservations, maintenance, and bookkeeping. Experience in hospitality, hotel or inn management. Having the ability to multi-task along with having cooking skills is necessary. References are required. Attractive compensation package includes an apartment, monthly compensation, plus a bonus incentive. This position will start as short term but may lead to a long term commitment. Please email your resume and salary requirements to [Contact info available to subscribers] and take a moment to review our website

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Nicaragua

RESOURCEFUL COUPLE NEEDED to take care of 3.5 acres of off-the-grid coastal property, near San Juan del Sur, including the main house (where the caretakers will live), two cabins (could be rented as a salary) and pool. Starting mid-August (long-term). Duties needed: supervise on-site living local handyman for maintenance purposes and love and feed two dogs and four cats. Our solar powered property is located on a hill, in very natural setting, with ocean and valley view, three km from pristine beaches. A 4×4 will be provided. Spanish-speaking a must. Please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] to learn more. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Self-reliant, motivated, resourceful 47-year-old female searching for a caretaking endeavor in the Santa Cruz, California area. I am an owner of my own modest 4-acre farmette and know what it takes to do the job right. Rest assured, I would treat your property and animals with the same respect and love that I would mine. I also am a home owner of a small home in Maui. Grew up in Idaho and Montana but have lived a handful of places throughout the US and Hawaii. My needs are unique in that I have a horse, two dogs, five cats that need to go with me. I am extremely hard-working, goal-oriented, and always put my best foot forward. I keep a CLEAN home and make every attempt to keep it odor free from the pets. I am creative and love solving problems. Comfortable with horses and the liability that goes with it. I have two tantamount attributes: First, I CARE and am passionate about my job and tasks at hand; second, believe in communication. I must have a good internet connection, however, because I am a real-time broadcast media captioner employed by CBS/FOX and work from the hours of 8:00pm to 2:00am at home. Please email

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Family with proven caretaker experience looking for a new opportunity. Our last position involved the care of 27 buildings on a 47 acre waterfront camp in the San Juan Islands for three years. Responsible for compliance with laws governing boilers, commercial kitchens, fire and health codes. Responsible for lawn care, forest care, electrical, plumbing and heating projects, replacing windows and painting weather beaten buildings. Soliciting volunteers and running work parties. Checking in/out user groups and assuring that camp grounds were left in satisfactory condition. Secure property and buildings from vandals, weather related emergencies and wildlife. Experience in accounting/office skills, masonry, landscaping, excavation, painting, cleaning, alternative energy/off-grid, organic farming, Livestock care, Horse care, rustic living, vehicle maintenance, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, property rehabilitation/preservation, forestry. Non-smoking, vegetarian, and take pride in hard work. Please contact us at

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North Carolina and Caribbean Estate manager available. “Work gloves” butler seeking a new salaried post in the Charlotte, Mooresville, Winston Salem area, and/or in the Caribbean. Have skilled hands, and am a professional in all areas concerning home management and maintenance. Guest care, Master carpenter, driver, skilled cook, the gentleman’s sports, and have experience in support staff oversight. Resume and references available upon further consideration. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Monday, July 2, 2012

Australia

I NEED A HOUSE SITTER who can take care of my two cats and water a few plants. My two cats stay indoors mostly, and my garden is very small. I live in a Town House in Macgregor, Brisbane. I am holidaying overseas for five weeks from August 6 to September 12, so I need you to start and finish on the dates I have indicated. For more details, please email Donna at [Contact info available to subscribers]

California

LOOKING FOR A HOUSE SITTER for my home in Ventura County from July 28-30 and then August 22-26. The house sitter will need to look after my two dogs, and must stay at the house (non-smoker) the entire time. I will pay $20 per night. You must walk the dogs two times each day, and feed them each morning and at night. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details.

RANCHHAND/CARETAKER NEEDED in the Russian River area. This position requires 20 hours/week in exchange for a private comfortable trailer with utilities in beautiful, peaceful remote (one+ hour from Santa Rosa) rural setting. Perfect situation for a retired couple with a modest income (not dependent on outside employment) who desire affordable housing and enjoy active outdoor living. Duties include (but not limited to) yard work, forest stewardship & firewood cutting, general handyman and other ranch chores, including 4 hours/week housekeeping. Must be capable of and enjoy physical labor. Additional paid hours possible. With optional additional effort, a large organic community garden can provide much of your produce. The remote location (one+ hour West of Santa Rosa) means you should be someone who can enjoy and appreciate the peace and solitude of country living without frequent trips to town. Being in the boonies and isolated requires people who do not need frequent social interaction other than with your partner or landlord. The cost of transportation in terms of fuel and time make frequent trips impractical. Internet, satellite TV and laundry facility included. Please email with details about yourself, your situation, and why you should be considered an ideal candidate to

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Canada

FULL-TIME MANAGER COUPLE needed for a motel position in Cochrane, Ontario. We are seeking a mature, experienced manager couple to operate a 28 room motel with a seasonal restaurant and bar. Experience in property maintenance is a must, along with experience in handling the front desk, reservations and administrative duties. Compensation includes a salary and accommodation for the couple. To apply, please email your resume with cover letter to [Contact info available to subscribers] No phone calls please.

Colorado

CARETAKER – SINGLE OR COUPLE – needed in the Manitou Springs Mountains. Seasonal or permanent, must love helping people. Includes hospitality, cooking, cleaning, maintenance and more. A remote cabin provided, with no road access, and solar power. Share the mountain experience with up to 400 hikers per day, or as few as three. Feed up to 45 people. Functional fitness needed, along with wood and water hauling. No children, no pets, and no smoking. Meals are vegetarian. This is a beautiful, unique setting for self-starters who enjoy non-routine days and can think on their feet. Room and board plus wages provided. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Germany

ANIMAL/HOUSE SITTER WANTED from July 23 through August 6 in Rheinland-Pfalz, Herxheim Germany. There are two dogs who must be walked, chicken to be fed and we also have three cats! We have a big house, close to Karlsruhe, Landau, Germersheim, Speyer. For more details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Michigan

CARETAKER POSITION AVAILABLE at the [Contact info available to subscribers] in Onaway, MI. The caretaker will receive a rent free, two bedroom apartment, with utilities included. No monetary compensation will be provided. This live-in position at an affordable retirement living property requires availability onsite or within a five mile radius from 5pm to 8am weekdays/both 24 hour periods on weekends, with available time off each month. Perform building security checks, light maintenance and snow removal as needed and respond to all emergency calls. Applications may be picked up in person at [Contact info available to subscribers] Equal housing opportunity.

Minnesota

APARTMENT MANAGER/CARETAKER needed. This is a part-time position available for a small apartment community in St. Louis Park. Caretaker must live on site. Duties include, but are not limited to, leasing, rent collection, resident relations, maintenance supervision and cleaning. Full rent credit, plus salary, plus bonus provided. Please fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Pennsylvania

CARETAKER COUPLE NEEDED for a large estate in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Duties include landscaping maintenance, housekeeping, minor farming, animal care, and lawn and pool maintenance. Benefits include health and dental insurance, apartment, auto, and vacation. Must have experience. Salaries are negotiable. Please send resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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WANTED: A permanent position on a large ranch or large farm property. I can go anywhere, and provide great security for your property. I need a house or trailer house to live in (no RV) and all utilities paid and a guarantee of $500 automatically deposited in my bank on the 3rd of every month. I’ll also need a ranch truck or 4WD and gas or diesel to get around the property. Great references available. You wouldn’t be disappointed with me. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Australia

A HOUSE/PET-SITTER is needed for our home and three pets (two large dogs and one lazy cat) for 30 days from the 20th of July to the 20th of August 2012. We live in the beautiful mid-west coastal town of Geraldton, about five hours north of Perth. We are centrally located and super close to the beach with ocean views and our home is comfortable with all modern conveniences. Apart from normal household jobs, we really just want company for our much loved pets and for our home to be enjoyed while we are away. If you are interested please do contact me directly by email at [Contact info available to subscribers] We hope to hear from the perfect person soon. Many thanks, Lisa

Italy

HOUSE AND PETSITTER WANTED the middle of July to the end of October 2012 in Todi – a town and municipality of the province of Perugia (Umbria) in central Italy. A couple is preferred. You will have your own cottage on the house grounds, free with all expenses paid. You will need to look after two dogs and a number of cats. The security of our house is of the utmost importance. No wages involved. For more information, please email

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Maine

SUMMER CARETAKER WANTED: immediate opening available for a qualified person on an island in Maine. A small cottage and food allowance, plus salary provided. Duties include property upkeep: (painting, boat maintenance and handling, navigation and understanding of small motor boat systems, some light carpentry, and repairs). Excellent references are required. College students welcome. Please email interest to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Mexico

CARETAKER-GARDENER needed in Corrales, NM starting this Friday, June 29, 2012. We are looking for property caretakers, long-term, for our property in Corrales. Must take care of the grounds, trees, plants, etc. The caretaker can live in a travel trailer or bring your own. For more details, please contact

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Ohio

[Contact info available to subscribers] is seeking a live-in Innkeeper for a unique Ohio inn. The new owners of [Contact info available to subscribers], located in beautiful Hocking Hills, Ohio, are seeking a dynamic individual to manage their rustic country inn. The owners are looking for someone to partner with them for the long-term; this is not a short-term inn sitting position. Candidates must be able to supervise the existing staff and personally participate in the day-to-day operations of the inn. Prior hospitality and supervisory experience is preferred. Compensation includes salary, innkeeper’s quarters with paid utilities, and an incentive bonus program. Please submit your resume and salary requirements to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wales

ANIMAL AND HOUSE SITTER REQUIRED to look after a small holding in rural Wales, in a beautiful location, with stunning scenery and a very comfortable house from August 29th until September 7th 2012. Our home is located in Capel Iwan, Pembrokeshire, Wales. We will need an able person to take care of our ten dogs, three cats, three ponies, and four goats – all very friendly. The goats and ponies will only need water as they will be out grazing. We would prefer a couple and you must have great checkable references. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details. Thanks.

Washington

[Contact info available to subscribers] in rural Washington seeks a caretaker or couple with their own RV. Should have skills in building, plumbing, electrical, and off-grid living. Must be financially stable, with three years of storable food per person. Barter in summer, reasonable rent in winter. Must be available some daytime hours. Need ASAP. Must love dogs and the earth. Preference for spiritual, NO DRUGS or DRAMA. Hearts of Gold and Wills of Steel. Key words: Dollar collapse, earth changes. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] and tell us why you would be a good fit.

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AN EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL COUPLE is seeking a long-term house sitting or caretaking position in Austin, Texas. We will consider all types of housing. We have handyman, maintenance and technical skills. We have experience with hospitality, pet care, gardening and landscaping. Excellent references can be provided. Please email us at [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Australia

HOUSE/PET-SITTER REQUIRED from August 15 to September 20, 2012 in Townsville, Queensland. I have a large four bedroom cottage-style house with tropical gardens that requires watering about twice a week during the winter. My home is on a dead end street, approximately 150m to a bus stop, and 5k from the city centre and Pallarenda or The Strand. I also have two dogs, a lab (three-years-old) and a lab x mastiff (nine-years-old) – both are outside dogs during the day but sleep indoors on their mats at night. I am seeking active people who will walk them for at least 20 – 30 minutes a day. They are not spoilt, nor are they high maintenance, just basic walking and care are required – they love people but my older girl is not keen on other dogs, or cats, so this will not suit those travelling with pets. References would be appreciated. My father lives nearby and can provide any emergency assistance or advice regarding the house or dogs. I look forward to hearing from you. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more info.

California

LOOKING FOR THE BEST CARETAKER COUPLE EVER in the Healdsburg/Windsor area. This is an attractive opportunity for a couple to live and work together, in a pleasant rural environment – one hour north of San Francisco, who would find pleasure living in the wine country. Searching for an honest, level-headed professional couple to trade caretaking work for some or all of the rent of fully furnished two bedroom house. The caretaker couple should have a very green thumb; with carpentry, handyman, and property management experience. Need excellent background work history and references. Please: no pets, no hang-ups, and that you prefer a country setting. Let’s discuss the possibilities to make this work for you and us. Open to new ideas! Need your help SOON! Available now for the right couple. Please respond with your qualifications and work history to be considered by emailing [Contact info available to subscribers]

England

LIVE-IN DOMESTIC CARETAKER wanted ASAP for five days and nights a week for a partially sighted elderly lady in St. Johns Wood in London. Duties include companionship/light housework and cooking for this fun-to-be-with charming woman. A driver is preferred, however it is not essential. This would be suitable for a single person as a live-in position. To apply, please call

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Jordan, Middle East

LIVE-IN HOUSE MANAGER needed with a £top tax free package available. My client is looking for a Household Operations Manager who will report to the Director of the Palaces. Your role will include supervising the Housekeepers, Butlers and Laundry. This is a diverse and extremely challenging “hands on role” with overall responsibility and accountability of the entire household operation. Includes the management and supervision of all Household Staff across four locations including organizing all domestic staff’s schedules and staff rotation, overseeing all Housekeeping teams to ensure that high standards are met. Must assign duties for all Teams and apply knowledge of all housekeeping techniques, and conduct spontaneous checks. Continuous following up is a must. You will be responsible for scheduling staff vacations throughout the year. Must possess extensive knowledge of Food and Beverage Operations and be responsible for organizing events on all scales and maintaining high levels of service to the family. You will be responsible for keeping household inventory supplies on a regular basis and purchasing both locally and internationally. Must follow up on all maintenance issues to ensure that they are completed to a high standard and solve emergency maintenance issues which may arise with direct coordination with the Maintenance Department. Coordinate logistics of transporting the main operation (Domestic Staff) to the other three locations and liaise with other departments (Logistics, Maintenance, Horticulture, Communications) when required by the Household. Skills required: • Strong managerial/leadership skills with proven experience of managing private residences with more than 5+ years experience. • Possess excellent knowledge of floor supervision, public areas, office management, work with textiles, fabrics and other materials, use of cleaning materials and equipment, laundry, and scheduling administration. • Able to work and perform under pressure • Able to delegate responsibilities • Highly organized and able to perform multiple tasks with ease and calmness • Able to manage large teams of people • Able to communicate with different cultures • Problem solving abilities • To be able to train all staff (Butlers/Laundry and Housekeeping) in their appropriate area’s • Accuracy • Confidentiality and familiarity with working in this environment • Ability to be flexible and work unsociable hours • Proficient in using MS Word, Excel and Outlook • Neat and tidy appearance • Superb command of the English language both written and oral Position to start ASAP. To apply, please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Oregon

OREGON COAST DOG SITTER NEEDED from September 2012 through May of 2013. Must be a dog friendly person or couple. (Non-smoking). Lucy, our seven-year-old Labrador, is well trained and lives inside as part of the family. Duties include taking care of Lucy and limited light maintenance of your studio apartment and grounds. Located on 2 1/2 private acres about a 10 minute drive from downtown Florence. Nice studio apartment up one flight of stairs with vaulted ceilings, view of Siltcoos Lake. Water, sewer, garbage and electric provided with apartment. Laundry facilities are located on ground floor. Florence is in the National Dune Recreation area and is surrounded by numerous lakes. Beach access is about two miles away. If interested please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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WANTED: A permanent position on a large ranch or large farm property. I can go anywhere, and provide great security for your property. I need a house or trailer house to live in (no RV) and all utilities paid and a guarantee of $500 automatically deposited in my bank on the 3rd of every month. I’ll also need a ranch truck or 4WD and gas or diesel to get around the property. Great references available. You wouldn’t be disappointed with me. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Monday, June 25, 2012

Australia

HOUSE SITTER needed in Mullumbimby, a small town in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, in Byron Shire. I have a country home located one mile from town, and 15 km from Byron Bay, with a nice garden. I need an active non-smoker, non-drinker, with no kids or pets from August 5th until November 1st 2012. For more information please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Connecticut

LIVE-IN INNKEEPER/MANAGER needed at the Simsbury Inn, a 34-room historic mansion. We seek enthusiastic experienced innkeepers. We are searching for a couple to operate (24 hours/day) the front office, registration, reservations, concierge, sales, light back-up housekeeping, continental breakfast set-up, and computer/audit reporting. Seeking a self-motivated, energetic, personable extrovert, multi-tasker couple. The Inn has housekeeping/maintenance staff support as needed. The restaurant/wedding facility may be leased. This is an exceptional property in the center of an exceptional town. The couple’s salary to be determined, plus accommodations and healthcare. To apply, please mail your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New York

A NICE ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT, situated in a private, serene setting in the Catskills NY area, is available free of charge in exchange for caretaker/handyman work. The apartment is in Liberty, NY and will include all utilities. This would be ideal for an honest single person, with no drug/drinking problems. It is located in a bungalow colony with most of the work required during the summer rental season then total privacy for the rest of the year. If you are interested, please call [Contact info available to subscribers] and leave a message with your phone number if you receive my answering machine. Thank you.

North Carolina

GENERAL LIVE-IN CARETAKER needed for an elderly gentleman in Gastonia, NC. Cooking and light housework is required. References must be provided. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Pennsylvania

ON-SITE CARETAKER NEEDED for a small [Contact info available to subscribers] and school in Flourtown, PA effective August 1. In exchange for rent-free housing, the caretaker must be available during school hours and worship times for janitorial or other emergencies. This position comes with a modest stipend to cover daily janitorial and security tasks with an opportunity for supplemental work for an individual with building maintenance and/or construction abilities. Couples are welcome to apply. The successful candidate(s) must satisfy a full child abuse and background check and demonstrate the ability to work in the US. Five personal references will be requested and contacted. To express interest and/or to request a full position description, please email [Contact info available to subscribers] and include day and evening contact information and a summary of your current and past employment.

Spain

CAT AND HOUSE SITTER WANTED in Las Alpujarras, Andalucia, in Southern Spain for August/September or longer. This is a re-request due to the selected house sitter having changed her mind. The house sitter will be required to look after our five cats. Nothing else expected. A car driver is essential – and a vehicle is available. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details.

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A mature professional couple is seeking a house sitting or caretaking position in the San Francisco Bay Area. San Francisco, Marin, South Bay as well as the Monterey Peninsula are all great areas. We will consider all types of housing. We have pet care, gardening and technical skills experience. Excellent references available. Please email us at [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information. Thank you.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Australia

LOOKING FOR A CLEAN, RESPONSIBLE, DOG LOVING, LIVE-IN HOUSE SITTER from the 5th of July to the 9th of August. We live in a cul-de-sac in West Hamersley, close to the Warwick Train Station and Carine Open space. We have three dogs (two smaller dogs and one Great Dane) that stay outside during the day and sleep inside at night. We would need someone to be home each evening to feed them, etc. If you are interested and available, we’d love to hear from you. Preferable to have references and a Police clearance, but not essential. For more information, please email

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Colorado

SEEKING RESPONSIBLE PERSON(S) for trade in Boulder, Colorado from July 22 through September 10. Lovely home, quiet area near hiking, biking, climbing, and buses. Trade varies. Sometimes we are there, sometimes you are alone. 25 days of trade will be house/animal sitting – responsibilities are care and lots of time with dog/cat, care of home/gardens. Other days of trade will total 15 hours help with some home projects. The right person(s) wants peaceful living, has a willing, respectful spirit, and can eat vegetarian in the home. No drugs, smoking, or extreme drinking. References required. For more details, please email

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Hawaii

CARETAKER’S ASSISTANT NEEDED for a large residential property in Kipahulu, Maui, located two miles from Haleakala National Park. A paradise of rainforests, waterfalls, pools, mountain valleys and views of the Pacific. This work-trade position is for a hard working, no-drama individual who can contribute to the landscaping and maintenance of the property. Very physical work. Digging, hauling, weed whacking, machete work, planting, decorative and veggie garden maintenance. 12 hours/week in exchange for a small, private, fully equipped dwelling, all the fruits and veggies from the gardens and orchards that you can eat. There is also space for your own personal garden. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Indiana

[Contact info available to subscribers], a not-for-profit organization serving persons with disabilities seeks a caretaker for 175 acres of hilly forest and pasture land located in southern Indiana in Bristow off I64. Duties include organic gardening, grounds care, small greenhouse and animal care. Private residence, board, utilities and small stipend are furnished. Ideal position for a single or married couple desiring to learn/practice animal husbandry and organic gardening with optional participation in summer camp programs for adults and children with disabilities. Owners in residence. Please contact Judy/David Colby by calling

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Minnesota

CARETAKER TEAM needed. Experience required for a 59 unit condo building in Bloomington. The work will include miscellaneous daily duties, cleaning, light maintenance, boiler and pool, etc. Compensation will include a spacious one bedroom condo, plus den with a three season porch, salary and benefits. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New York

CARETAKER POSITION available in Columbia County of Eastern NY State. Must be an experienced and responsible couple to assume management for semi absentee owners and live on our property full time. The responsibilities include but not limited to, care for our thoroughbred and English riding horses, riding experience a plus but not necessary. Also, care of three friendly dogs, a dozen chickens, one cat, and the maintenance of large perennial and vegetable gardens. Also must have experience with a Tractor, chain saws, etc.

An ideal candidate will have knowledge of ground maintenance and estate repair skills. Living quarters provided: Air conditioned, two-bedroom with full bath, kitchen, dining room and lovely vaulted living room. Must be a caring couple with past experiences and STRONG references. Along with apartment, and utilities a generous compensation package with benefits will be worked out for the right couple. Located within one hour to the Berkshires, multiple ski areas, Tanglewood, Albany, Hudson, and 2.5 hours to New York City! Applicants must be from the East Coast. To apply, please email your resume and references to

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Scotland

HOUSEKEEPER/COOK LIVE-IN needed in North Edinburgh for a retired professional gentleman. Duties include shopping, cooking, housework and laundry. Some driving and occasional secretarial/personal assistant work is required. Must be a non-smoker and have a clean driving license. Flexibility and experience is essential. Applicants will need a confident and cheerful disposition. A separate flat will be provided. Please mail your resume and two written references to

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Uruguay

A LAST-MINUTE EMERGENCY creates a unique OPPORTUNITY: I need someone (one to two people) in Piriapolis, Uruguay from July 4 to November 2. I have a nice comfortable house: views of the sea, three cats, a 60″ TV, and the Internet. My car may be available (standard shift); otherwise, busses run one block away. Obviously, there isn’t much time to conclude this … but that is the way this thing happened. Any interest? I can be contacted by email at [Contact info available to subscribers] or phone (Skype US number rings in Uruguay on my cell phone) at [Contact info available to subscribers] Thanks!

Vermont

THE 1824 HOUSE, in Vermont’s Mad River Valley, is looking for an energetic, organized and uniquely friendly person or couple to independently manage all aspects of our eight-bedroom bed and breakfast and event facility. The Innkeeper is required to enthusiastically participate in guest services, breakfast preparation, housekeeping, staff management, PR and marketing, shopping and ordering, catering sales and property maintenance. Compensation package includes salary, on-site living quarters, utilities and extras (cable, household supplies, etc) and possible commission or profit sharing. Please send a resume and an informal cover letter with salary requirements to [Contact info available to subscribers] The start date will be in August.

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Wanted: A permanent position on a large ranch or large farm property. I can go anywhere, and provide great security for your property. I need a house or trailer house to live in (no RV) and all utilities paid and a guarantee of $500 automatically deposited in my bank on the 3rd of every month. I’ll also need a ranch truck or 4WD and gas or diesel to get around the property. Great references available. You wouldn’t be disappointed with me. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Monday, June 18, 2012

Arizona

HOBBY POULTRY FARM and homestead in immediate need of a responsible individual for summer or longer. Person would assist in caring for poultry and gardens while we are here and would maintain the same when we are on vacation. Situated on lush desert acreage near Tucson surrounded by mountains with abundant wildlife. Applicant should be financially secure, handy, conservation minded, and willing to live simply and sustainably, including using a composting toilet. Small furnished guest room with minimalist kitchen. Utilities and Internet provided. Non-smoker drug and fragrance-free. No pets. Stipend negotiable. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Australia

ANIMAL/HOUSE SITTER needed in Brigadoon, Perth from June 28th through July 5th 2012. I have two dogs, two cats, and two weiros (Cockatiels) that all need feeding every day. I have a two story house on a five acre property, which is easy to care for. For more information, please email Joann at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Colorado

IMMEDIATE OPENING available for live-in Innkeeper(s) at an 8 room B&B in Winter Park, Colorado. No pets, non-smoker. This is a full-time position for one person or part-time for two. Includes private innkeeper housing and salary. Must feel comfortable in the kitchen cooking, sometimes up to 18, and a good housekeeper. Must be energetic, fit and outgoing. Please email your resume/interest to [Contact info available to subscribers] As this is a mountain community, we cater to the skier in the winter and the outdoor enthusiastic in the summer. Owners live on-property and assist when needed therefore giving the innkeeper(s) days off, but travel extensively.

New York

A NICE ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT, situated in a private, serene setting in the Catskills NY area, is available free of charge in exchange for caretaker/handyman work. The apartment is in Liberty, NY and will include all utilities. This would be ideal for an honest single person, with no drug/drinking problems. It is located in a bungalow colony with most of the work required during the summer rental season then total privacy for the rest of the year. If you are interested, please call [Contact info available to subscribers] and leave a message with your phone number if you receive my answering machine. Thank you.

Texas

KEMOSABE WILDLIFE RANCH, located 120 miles south of San Antonio, is seeking a mature couple for full-time, year round work as the Ranch Caretaker/Housekeeper of the property. The couple will perform all ranch and household duties as assigned by the Ranch Manager, including caring for grounds, wildlife, and lodge housekeeping. Previous ranch experience is required as is the ability to operate equipment typically used on a wildlife ranch, and able to cook meals for guests. If you are interested in applying, please fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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ENERGETIC, EXPERIENCED, YOUNG AT HEART COUPLE SEEKS A PERMANENT CARETAKER/MANAGEMENT POSITION at a Private Estate, Apartment, Condo, Resort, Retreat Center, MHP, etc. We require Living Quarters and Salary in the South-Western US. We are flexible and adaptable to your situation and bring with us a Strong Work Ethic and 30+ Years of Trial, Error and Accomplishment. Previous Housekeeping and Maintenance Managers, Cleaning Service, Resident Managers, Property and Owners. We have been there and done that, are foot-loose and fancy free, have no kids, pets, addictions or bad habits; are healthy and fit. Please email

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Thursday, June 14, 2012

Australia

GOLD COAST AUSTRALIA. A mature couple is required for some housekeeping and gardening duties for about 40 hours per month. The minimum stay is three months. The property is on around 1.25 acres and includes chooks, bees and pets. Successful applicants will have use of a two bedroom unit on the property rent-free. Please contact John Hanrahan with a written application including experience and references by emailing [Contact info available to subscribers]

California

A CHURCH IN PALOS VERDES is looking for a caretaker to do basic maintenance and housekeeping. The position is 20 hours per week in exchange for occupancy of a 1,300 square foot, two bedroom house on the church premises. To apply for this position, please email a resume/summary of your qualifications to

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England

AN ENERGETIC COUPLE is required for a country property, three miles to nearest town, in North Yorkshire. We are searching for a gardener/handyperson and housekeeper/cleaner. Experience preferred for both positions. There will be involvement with a young family. You will be provided with your own cottage. This position starts immediately. Please apply with your resume, references and covering letter to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Greece

CARETAKER NEEDED for a house in Sitia on the island of Crete. Crete is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands. The house sleeps six, and would be suitable for an artist/writer. To apply, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Massachusetts

LIVE-IN PROPERTY CARETAKERS needed in Newton Centre, MA. [Contact info available to subscribers] a private not-for-profit, developer and manager of affordable housing is seeking a mature couple to assume maintenance responsibilities for a 75-unit rental property in Newton Centre. A two-bedroom apartment, including heat and hot water, will be provided. Evening janitorial and on-call responsibilities, including snow removal. Rotating weekend on-call coverage. Interested applicants must submit a letter of interest along with their resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Spain

ANIMAL/HOUSE SITTER NEEDED in Malaga, Pizarra, Cerralba, Spain, from July 13 to about August 31, 2012. We have a small farm house, 30 km from Malaga, with three dogs and four horses. The house sitter should have experience in caring for horses and dogs, and will also need to water the garden and trees. The house sitter should feel responsible for living creatures and be serious. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information.

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For the past two and a half years I have been caretaking a beautiful estate in Maui Hawaii. My live-in position is ending on July 1st and I am seeking another caretaking position – meanwhile I am available for short-term house sitting. I have the skill sets, credentials, and discretion needed to ensure the smooth operation of your special property. A live-in caretaker offers exceptional security, management results, and peace of mind for discerning property owners. I am a 41-year-old female writer with an on-line consulting business. I am trustworthy, loyal, helpful, reliable, discreet, quiet, clean and I care. Excellent references available. I am available for a position in the Hawaiian Islands (any island) as well as Europe (preferably France). Please contact me by calling [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank You, Ana Sophia.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Australia

LOOKING FOR SOMEONE from June 23 through August 31 to look after my two medium dogs and plants while I take up a temporary contract with QLD Health. I have a two bedroom, plus study in a renovated workers cottage on a quiet, leafy street close to the shopping centre in Nambour, Queensland. Must be a non-smoker, with no children or other pets. No mowing required. Please email

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WE REQUIRE A HOUSE SITTER to look after our two dogs, three cats, one goat, three chooks and a variety of ducks and geese. We have a beautiful residence located on seven acres on Summer Lease Road, Kingston, a township on the outskirts of Hobart, Tasmania. Will need to water the plants and enjoy the warmth of our home from July 13th to August 12th 2012. Please email Graham for more details at [Contact info available to subscribers]

California

LOS ANGELES – stay for free in a lovely two bedroom, one bath house in a quiet, safe, centrally located neighborhood. Garage parking, laundry, garden, and Wi-Fi available. Take care of one elderly dog and garden from June 22 to July 13. A couple is OK. Please reply with letters of recommendation to

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Canada

ON-SITE CARETAKER COUPLE needed in a prestigious hi-rise condo building in the Metrotown area of Burnaby, British Columbia. Must be experienced in strata management, with knowledge of swimming pool and spa operations, organized and with excellent people skills. This position is available August 1. Please fax resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

England

GARDENER AND CARETAKER COUPLE required in rural Shropshire. There is a big garden (lawns/vegetables/borders and greenhouse) plus help with ponies, dogs, and security. We also need weekly and occasional help with housekeeping. Total reliability and honesty is essential. Prefer mature applicants. A three bedroom, centrally heated cottage will be included. A car is essential. Please write with details to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Nevada

DUCK CLUB is looking for a caretaker. Our long-term caretaker recently passed away, and we need to replace him. Modest living quarters and a small salary will be provided. To apply, please mail your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Texas

ON-SITE CARETAKER COUPLE needed to take care of the headquarters and wildlife and provide cooking and cleaning for a 17,000 acre South Texas hunting ranch. Please fax your resume to

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SITUATIONS-WANTED AD:

Wanted: A permanent position on a large ranch or large farm property. I can go anywhere, and provide great security for your property. I need a house or trailer house to live in (no RV) and all utilities paid and a guarantee of $500 automatically deposited in my bank on the 3rd of every month. I’ll also need a ranch truck or 4WD and gas or diesel to get around the property. Great references available. You wouldn’t be disappointed with me. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Monday, June 11, 2012

Australia

WE REQUIRE A HOUSE/PET-SITTER for our home in Karrinyup, Perth while we are on holiday from Thursday July 12th to Monday July 23rd. We have Coco, a 14-year-old Burmese cat and Kodi, a five-year-old Labrador dog who are best friends. Kodi needs at least one walk a day to one of the nearby parks. Our home is well located and easy to look after. We would prefer non-smokers. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

California

ON-SITE CARETAKERS NEEDED for my high desert property in the Barstow area of the Mojave Desert. I am looking for a two-person team. Utilities, lodging in my renovated mobile home, and a small monthly income included. No smoking allowed inside the mobile home. For more details, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Caribbean

VIEQUES HOUSE SITTER needed from 6/25/12 through 11/01/12. Located 50 steps from the beach … hear the gentle surf … relax … chill … decompress … it’s Vieques! House sitter(s) get a first floor apartment with two bedrooms, living room, bathroom, kitchen and verandah. Reliable High-speed wireless internet, cable TV and all utilities are included. MUST LOVE CATS! One indoor/outdoor … two outdoor. Clean driving record gets use of a car. This is a non-smoking house. Be free of drug and alcohol dependencies. A Health-oriented Loving-Kindness life focus is a plus. Send recent photo, bio, note/questions and three checkable references to [Contact info available to subscribers] (please include: ‘Vieques House sitting-ASAP’ in the subject line.) See [Contact info available to subscribers] for cool Vieques shots.

Oregon

SUMMER HOUSE SWAP available. Swap my home in Bend, Oregon for your home in Santa Fe, New Mexico from July 15 – August 28. I am offering my sweet, clean, three bedroom house in a great neighborhood, one block from the Deschutes River trails and kayak, SUP, and canoe launch sites. Bend is a water sport playground in the summer with tons of music, festivals, shopping and dining within walking distance. The Cascades with many lakes are a 20 minute drive. The house would include one cat to lovingly care for, some indoor/outdoor plant care, a canoe and a kayak. I am seeking a sweet, clean, house in Santa Fe. I prefer walking/biking distance to central Santa Fe. I can provide animal and plant care as well. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] if interested and we can exchange more details and photos.

Texas

NEED AN EXPERIENCED RANCH HAND. Skills must include: the ability to work cattle, horses, weld, operate a backhoe, and all other related duties. The ranch is near Pecos, Texas. House, salary, utilities and a ranch truck will be furnished. Please fax your resume with references and phone numbers to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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ALASKA. We are an active middle aged couple, relocating back to Alaska, looking for a cabin/lodge caretaking opportunity this winter starting September 20th. We have two small dogs and one cat who are all very social and well behaved. We are both versatile in housekeeping, gardening/landscaping, building projects, general maintenance, and animal caretaking. Previous off-grid caretaking experience. Non- smokers, no children. This would be a great time for me to complete some paintings and Iain to work on his photography. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Australia

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A MATURE-MINDED HOUSE SITTER to look after our new home in the Adelaide Hills starting July 4th for two weeks. We are situated in Bridgewater, 10 minutes from the bottom of the freeway and five minutes from Hahndorf. Our main concerns are our five-year-old Doberman and our four chickens (who can’t mix). We do not require our dog to be walked but would prefer someone who is experienced with large dogs and who would be home most nights so she can sleep inside. For more details, please email Cathy at

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California

LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER/CARETAKER position available. Must like dogs and pets. Looking for a person who has experience with living-in and all aspects of maintaining a home. Someone who is seeking a long term position. Must be tidy and well organized. No dogs, no smoking and only moderate drinking. Must supply good references. Salary, living accommodations and utilities provided. Please email to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Canada

BED AND BREAKFAST SITTER needed from November 1, 2012 to March 30, 2013. I have a Bed and Breakfast in Stratford, Ontario, where the rooms are rented to Chef Students during the winter. I am offering free accommodation in the owner’s quarters. You can see photos and learn more at [Contact info available to subscribers] Minimal duties required. A responsible person is required to ensure all goes well during my absence! Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

England

AN ENERGETIC EXPERIENCED FLEXIBLE COUPLE is required for a large country house in Norfolk. Duties include caretaking, housework, cooking, butlering, looking after the dog, and occasional chauffeuring. You will need to work as part of a team. A large three bedroom flat will be provided. For full details, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Madagascar

LIVE-IN BUTLER needed in Madagascar. A live-in Butler is required for one of our entrepreneur clients living in Madagascar. Traditional Butler duties and previous private household work is essential. You will also be required to manage the household consisting of around 10 people. Our client travels for approximately two months per year and the rest of the time is based in Madagascar. It is essential that the Butler speaks fluent French to communicate with the local staff. You will be provided with accommodation by the company within the secure grounds of the property. This position needs to start ASAP and the salary is negotiable and will be in the region of £50,000 per year, tax free. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Jersey

CARETAKER NEEDED for a non-profit organization in Lincroft, NJ. The Unitarian Universalist [Contact info available to subscribers] is seeking a reliable, trustworthy, and energetic person or persons to fulfill the role of Caretaker for 30 hours per week beginning August 19, 2012. The Caretaker of [Contact info available to subscribers] is responsible for the regular cleaning of the Meeting House and Edgewood House rooms used by the congregation. They are responsible for setting up and cleaning up for Sundays and other congregational events and the daily appearance and preparation of our buildings and grounds in collaboration with volunteer leaders. Compensation is in accordance with UUA fair compensation guidelines. Onsite housing is available. Compensation will be $13.26 per hour plus benefits. To apply, please mail your resume and references to

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Panama

HOUSE SITTER NEEDED IMMEDIATELY in Bocas del Toro, Panama. I am looking for a single, couple or small family, willing to live/housesit on an island in Bocas del Toro, located approximately 20 minutes by boat to town. You should have knowledge/experience with off-the-grid living. Some Spanish would be helpful. Accommodations are quaint with a choice of an over the water studio cabana or a small one bedroom home with beautiful grounds, and views. This is perfect for those looking for a peaceful environment. I am looking for the house sitter to stay for a minimum of three months with the potential for a longer time period. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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AN EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL COUPLE is seeking a long-term house sitting or caretaking position in Austin, Texas. We will consider all types of housing. We have handyman, maintenance and technical skills. We have experience with hospitality, pet care, gardening and landscaping. Excellent references can be provided. Please email us at [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you.

Monday, June 4, 2012

Australia

NEED SOMEONE to live in our home, and feed and walk three dogs and feed three cats (outside animals), feed the pond fish and aviary of birds weekly. Our home is in Belmont (Geelong) Victoria and we need someone to keep the house tidy and clean from the 24th of June to the 11th of September 2012. For more information, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Canada

RESIDENT MANAGER needed for a very well maintained 30 suite apartment building, fully updated with new kitchen and bathroom cabinets located in the Cook and Pandora neighborhood. Duties will include minor repairs, maintenance, cleaning, rentals, rent collection, banking and tenant selection. Must have experience in plumbing, electrical, carpentry etc. This is a live-in position. Must have great interpersonal skills, and a good knowledge of the Residential Tenancy Act. Please no smokers and no pets. This position is suitable for a mature couple. We have excellent tenants and a quiet building. Please fax your resume to

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Caribbean

HOUSE SITTER NEEDED ASAP to replace the current house sitter and stay through November 1st, 2012, on Vieques, a beautiful, unspoiled Caribbean island paradise, eight miles off the eastern tip of Puerto Rico. Must Love Cats (there are three). The house sitter(s) (a single male, couple, or single woman) get a first floor apartment, which has two bedrooms, a kitchen, bathroom, living room and verandah. The House is located right above a small bay, so hearing the gentle surf is a serious plus. The view is spectacular and it’s only 50 steps to the beach. It’s quiet and tranquil … an excellent location for a Writer, Artist, or Computer based businessperson. (House sitters with excellent trades¹ skills can find work here as well). It’s a great place to de-compress and rejuvenate. This is not a salaried position. In return for taking care of the three cats, house and garden … free rent, utilities, cable TV, high speed Wi-Fi internet and free local telephone calls are offered. (The use of a car, scooter, or truck could also be included). Applicants should be non-smoking health conscious people who are free of drug and alcohol problems, and who have a Peaceful-Loving-Kindness Life focus. A background check will be conducted on all applicants. Please email a recent photo, bio, questions, and at least three checkable references to [Contact info available to subscribers] (please include these words in the subject line: “Vieques House sitting ASAP”) for screening.

Denmark

I NEED A HOUSE AND CAT SITTER from July 31 through August 18 to look after my two cats while I’m on holiday. I live in a large one bedroom flat outside of Copenhagen in a quiet and green area. There is a station right across the road, so it takes less than 30 minutes to reach the center of Copenhagen by public transport (and the same by bike if you want to live like a Dane and bike around). The nearest beach is about five km away (it is very crowded in the summer though). The flat has a balcony. It is important for me that you like taking care of cats. Please email

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Mexico

CARETAKER(S) NEEDED for a Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico home. Beginning approximately June 15, 2012 on an on-going basis until the home is rented. This is a spacious four bedroom home in gated golf-course community. We prefer a mature couple who seek to explore Western Mexico while maintaining our home. This includes a light schedule of cleaning, maintaining the outside garden and the interior and supervision of workers doing paint and repair projects. There are no pets or other persons living in the home. The owner will be staying occasionally to check on current renovations. The candidates will pay the electricity and water and have their own income and vehicle. The home is expected to be vacant June 15 and we expect to lease within 60 to 120 days. Please email your information to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New York

A NICE ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT, situated in a private, serene setting in the Catskills NY area, is available free of charge in exchange for caretaker/handyman work. The apartment is in Liberty, NY and will include all utilities. This would be ideal for an honest single person, with no drug/drinking problems. It is located in a bungalow colony with most of the work required during the summer rental season then total privacy for the rest of the year. If you are interested, please call [Contact info available to subscribers] and leave a message with your phone number if you receive my answering machine. Thank you.

Vermont

SEEKING A PARTNER to collaborate with us at our property in Benson, Vermont on 100 sprawling acres a few miles from Lake Champlain. The property sets up as a very small B&B but with plenty of land for outdoor venues (weddings, celebrations, corporate events, etc.). We are looking for someone with strong event planning/hospitality and management experience. We are not in the hospitality business! This is a non-salaried, but collaborative, revenue-sharing opportunity. Our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] is only the ‘vision’ of how the property can be used, but awaits your vision as well. The property is also ideal for someone wanting to farm and/or cultivate vineyards. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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I’m an international yoga teacher seeking a caretaking opportunity in NYC for two months, July and August, while I’m there teaching classes. I’ll take impeccable care of your apartment and am very happy to care for your pets and plants, too. No smoking/drinking. I look forward to hearing from you. Namaste. [Contact info available to subscribers]

Thursday, May 31, 2012

Arizona

SEDONA, AZ RV site available at my home located in West Sedona. You get gorgeous red rock views, and a private setting on 3/4 acre in exchange for 20 hours per week per person. A couple is preferred. Needed June through September, 2012 to assist me with: overseeing the annual RV maintenance, general contracting, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, supervise day workers and vendors, landscaping and cleaning. Please call

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Australia

ANIMAL/HOUSE SITTER NEEDED in Oxley, Brisbane, Queensland for 2 ½ weeks from August 6 through August 28 (flexible). I have a modern, air conditioned, three bedroom home with study, wireless internet, plasma TVs, and outdoor spa and forest views. Need non-smoking animal lovers to look after two indoor ragdoll cats and one outdoor beagle dog. For more details, please email

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England

COOK/HOUSEKEEPER needed. We are looking for a country loving lady to help a family in a Cotswold former rectory. Own accommodation or good village cottage could be available. A couple would be welcome. Three children are away in full-time education. Applicants should enjoy dogs and horses. There are flexible hours within a 30 hour week, plus some evenings and weekends. Must be a good driver, and a non-smoker. The highest standards are expected, in relaxed informal environment. Please respond with a hand-written letter to: [Contact info available to subscribers]

Italy

HELP NEEDED IMMEDIATELY AND PERMANENTLY. We need a couple of house sitters for the summer to water the garden and clean the houses in Lazio, Anzio, Lido dei Pini. A man or a woman who can cut dry leaves and sweep dead leaves, water at least one hour a day, preferably in the morning, leave the terrace and the outside clean, replace dry flowers with new ones, and possibly do some maintenance of the old villa. The ideal person can drive a car so as to be independent and reach a supermarket, although shops are within walking distance. There is plenty of free time for swimming or reaching Rome by bus – the last bus leaves from Subway Laurentina at 10pm, the fist leaves Lido dei Pini at five in the morning. The house does not contain anything of value, so I do not need protection against thieves, so the house sitter is responsible only for the garden. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers] in Roma, or email [Contact info available to subscribers] You can learn more by visiting [Contact info available to subscribers]

Maryland

FULL-TIME INNKEEPER WANTED for a beautiful B&B in Boonsboro, Maryland. This eight room inn requires an individual or couple with energy, personality, the ability to multi-task and a love of providing hospitality. Duties include check-in, check-out, some light housekeeping, handling reservations, ordering and purchasing supplies, and cooking when our breakfast chef is off-duty. Compensation includes salary and a two-bedroom apartment onsite. This gorgeous three-story historic building was completely rehabbed and updated with meticulous attention to detail in 2008, and is located approximately 60 miles from D.C. and Baltimore in Western Maryland. Please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] Minimum five years hospitality experience required. Please direct resumes and inquiries to

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Nebraska

POSITION AVAILABLE on a diversified ranch near Valentine, Nebraska. Applicants must have experience with alfalfa and equipment/shop work. Good character is essential. No horses. This is a full-time position with housing provided. Please mail your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Jersey

AN INDIVIDUAL CARETAKER OR COUPLE NEEDED to oversee and maintain a hunting estate and flock of sheep in Wantage, NJ starting 7/16/12. A beautiful farm estate needs a reliable, honest individual/couple who can operate and maintain a tractor, bulldozer, dirt bikes and ATVs, and a lawnmower. Must be willing to do seasonal chores such as wood splitting and lambing and barn chores and snow plowing. Help keep water levels to a spring fed pond from overflowing and protect the farm from wild animals and poachers. Must also be willing to keep trails clear and tree stands maintained. It would be great if carpentry and painting would be possible. We would need care of our pets when the family goes out of town and to keep the main house looked after. We in return would supply you with a sweet little house with a finished attic and drive-in garage/basement, with all utilities included and a kennel for dogs. Please email your resume and references to

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North Carolina

ROSE CREEK CAMPGROUND needs help now in Western North Carolina. I need help with a small campground that I own in the Smoky Mountains in Western North Carolina. I am offering a full RV hook-up site for 25 hours of work a week. To learn more, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] and then please call Victoria so we can chat!

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NEW MEXICO – I am a retired, single person seeking a long term caretaking situation in the Santa Fe area. After moving here to Santa Fe in 1977, I started and ran the first professional art packing/crating service successfully for 25 years and sold the company in 2000. I have built and sold two houses during this time and am competent in handling every day homeowner issues. I am capable of simple carpentry, woodworking and plumbing, as well as house painting, gardening and housekeeping. Animals have played a major role in my life, including horses, dogs, cats and birds. I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts from San Francisco State College, with a major in radio-television-film. My current passions are golf and tai chi. I am a non-smoker. Please call

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Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Australia

PET/HOUSE SITTER NEEDED from June 15 through July 22, 2012. We are just outside Geraldton, Western Australia and need a caring, energetic and nature loving house sitter to care for two friendly and energetic dogs and two very cuddly cats. We have a lovely four bedroom rammed earth home on four acres with stunning ocean views – feels like a rural retreat but is less than 15 minutes to town, and only five minutes to gorgeous beaches. Pick some veggies from the garden and water a few new native trees, and keep our furry friends company – and we will be very happy. Must love animals and be happy to take the pups on long walks or romps on the beach. For more details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Belgium

DOG AND HOUSE SITTER NEEDED in Mechelen, Belgium from the 5-6-7th of June and 19-20-21st of June. I am looking for a lady to look after my dog rather than turn him over to the Kennel. I can accept someone in my house and look after my garden as well, if she likes. For more information, please email

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California

HOUSEKEEPING AND MAINTENANCE help needed at a Rural Buddhist Retreat Center, in northern California. The position includes housing in cozy cabins with private bath, outdoor deck, vegetarian meals, monthly living allowance of $150 and evening classes in various aspects of Buddhism. Be in an environment where meaningful work and self-development are valued. Clean air, wide open spaces, natural beauty, an active routine of physical work and community involvement. Couples are welcome to apply. The position will include a variety of work in housekeeping, garden and kitchen. People who like to work hard and have a sincere interest in Buddhism are a good match. The weekly schedule is demanding (six days a week) and rewarding. No religious affiliation required. We cannot accept children or pets. Minimum age 23-years-old. Minimum commitment six months. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers] for details and application. See websites [Contact info available to subscribers] and

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Canada

WE ARE SEEKING A MATURE OR EXPERIENCED RESIDENT MANAGER COUPLE ready to take on a new 237 unit hi-rise in downtown Edmonton, located at [Contact info available to subscribers] Must live on site in a brand new unit. To apply, please fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] Compensation will be discussed with interviewed applicants.

Italy

WE NEED A COUPLE OF HOUSE SITTERS for the summer to water the garden and clean the houses in Lazio, Anzio, Lido dei Pini. A man or a woman who can cut dry leaves and sweep dead leaves, water at least one hour a day, preferably in the morning, leave the terrace and the outside clean, replace dry flowers with new ones, and possibly do some maintenance of the old villa. The ideal person can drive a car so as to be independent and reach a supermarket, although shops are within walking distance. There is plenty of free time for swimming or reaching Rome by bus – the last bus leaves from Subway Laurentina at 10pm, the fist leaves Lido dei Pini at five in the morning. The house does not contain anything of value, so I do not need protection against thieves, so the house sitter is responsible only for the garden. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers] in Roma, or email [Contact info available to subscribers] You can learn more by visiting

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Montana

FULL-TIME CARETAKER/MAINTENANCE PERSON needed for personal residential properties. Duties include lawn, sprinkler, and small landscape maintenance. Would also include small home upkeep projects and other similar type of duties. Experience in the above is required. We are looking for a professional, dependable, self- starter. A valid driver’s license is required. Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and references to

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Virginia

CARETAKER NEEDED for a 300 acre farm in Culpeper, located in Central Virginia, starting July 1, 2012. We need a caretaker who has experience in building and grounds maintenance. Duties will include the maintenance of grounds around the house and barn, several paddocks and the arena. Will also need to do a weekly check of the main house and barn (unoccupied). A two-bedroom, two-bath cottage will be provided. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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NEW MEXICO – I am a retired, single person seeking a long term caretaking situation in the Santa Fe area. After moving here to Santa Fe in 1977, I started and ran the first professional art packing/crating service successfully for 25 years and sold the company in 2000. I have built and sold two houses during this time and am competent in handling every day homeowner issues. I am capable of simple carpentry, woodworking and plumbing, as well as house painting, gardening and housekeeping. Animals have played a major role in my life, including horses, dogs, cats and birds. I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts from San Francisco State College, with a major in radio-television-film. My current passions are golf and tai chi. I am a non-smoker. Please call

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Thursday, May 24, 2012

California

HOUSE AND CAT-SITTER WANTED in North San Diego County, California, from October 23 through November 13, 2012. We need a house sitter for our large home and property in rural San Diego, eight miles from the Ocean. You will need to water our large yard three times each week, take care of our cat, and oversee any issues that arise. We prefer a couple who can attend to our garden properly. No children please. Please email

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Colorado

AN ON-SITE PROPERTY MANAGER/CARETAKER is needed in Dillon, CO. The Lake Haus Complex in Summit Cove is seeking an on-site property manager. Benefits include housing and health insurance compensation. We are seeking a couple with proven property management experience. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Please mail your resume and references to

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Costa Rica

A MANAGING COUPLE is needed ASAP for a small boutique hotel in Playas del Coco, Costa Rica. English and some Spanish-speaking are required. A six month contract with potential options is available. The job description includes light maintenance, cooking and serving breakfast, and overseeing the housekeeping staff. Some computer skills are necessary. Compensation will be a furnished apartment including utilities, cable TV and Wi-Fi, plus 10% of room rentals, 80% of food and beverage sales, and 10% of all booked tours. Please contact us through our website at

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Maryland

LIVE-IN INNKEEPER/GENERAL MANAGER needed for a busy 10 room Bed & Breakfast in the Deep Creek Lake resort area in Western Maryland. Single or couple applicants must be energetic, enthusiastic, accountable, have excellent phone and email communication skills, accomplished culinary skills, and flawless attention to detail and customer service skills. Duties include ordering, preparation, service and cleanup of breakfast and hors d’oeuvres for up to 20 guests, reservations, some housekeeping, managing maintenance of a large building and property, and professional hiring and supervision of staff. Will train. Must have a vehicle for occasional errands – mileage paid. Compensation includes Innkeeper’s apartment with paid utilities, some meals, salary and tips. We have an early July start date. Prefer a nonsmoker. No pets. Please reply to

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New Mexico

RANCH/HOUSE MANAGER needed. Looking for a nice mature couple to live in our guesthouse for free. The property is in Ribera, NM — 55 minutes from Santa Fe Plaza and 30 minutes from Las Vegas, NM. In return you will oversee/manage our Main House. We expect five hours of house work from one person (2.5 for two) Monday through Friday from 10am to 3pm (somewhat flexible), and in return you will receive the following benefits: * New 1,200 square foot furnished house: two bedroom, two bath and office on a 150 acre secure ranch *All utilities, electric, gas and water provided *All phone and internet provided * Direct TV with Flat Screen TV available in the Living Room and Master Bedroom * Fire Pit and Gas BBQ * All Linens, dishes, silverware, and pots/pans * Refrigerator, washer, and dryer * Heat and AC in Living Areas * Storage available if needed This is a great plus for a couple where one spouse works (and the other does not, or have another source of income for personal needs) and want to saves on living expenses. Experience in housekeeping and property over-site is a plus. Must provide work references and undergo a background check. Need to love dogs (and be able to watch 24/7 while we travel). Please email

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North Carolina

CAT/HOUSE SITTER WANTED in Durham, North Carolina from July 3 through August 17, 2012. Will need to do some light housekeeping, feeding and caring for the two cats, and look after the yard. For more details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Honest, responsible, mature, couple with strong work ethic, looking for either short-term/long-term house sitting in Northeast Texas. We are self-motivated, energetic, loving, community-minded people. Past “house-sitting” situations always result in comments stating the house was in better condition then when they left! We have experience in the following areas: Farming/gardening, painting, interior design and room space management, small business entrepreneurs, some handy man maintenance. We take pride in being socially and environmentally conscious and choose to make a difference in our world…our planet…our community. We are both non-smokers and have lived both in a city dwelling and a suburban setting. We have no cats or dogs. Will be happy to send you our resume, LinkedIn site, and personal reference letters upon request. Thanks for reading this and have a great day! Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Australia

HOUSE SITTERS NEEDED for a tranquil nature-based tourist farm on Seal Bay, Kangaroo Island, South Australia. We are looking for reliable, nature-loving people to look after our place for a few months, starting now and lasting for a few months. For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

England

AN ENERGETIC COUPLE is required for a country property three miles to the nearest town. We need a Gardener/Handyperson and Housekeeper/Cleaner. Experience preferred for both positions. Involvement with young family. You will have your own cottage. Immediate start. Please apply with your resume, references and covering letter to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Jersey

A 40 ROOM VICTORIAN HOTEL in Atlantic City, NJ is seeking a Manager/Investor for the Owners who plan to retire. This Bed & Breakfast by the Ocean is the last standing Victorian Hotel, only steps from the beach, and just opposite one of the largest casinos in town …”The Tropicana”. Please call

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Oregon

SEEKING A LIVE-IN CARETAKER for a gorgeous private riverfront estate near the Oregon coast. We will provide an apartment and all utilities (including electricity, water, sewer, phone, internet and satellite HDTV) plus a salary of $1,750 a month, paid health insurance, and a $150 monthly vehicle expense. Caretaker applicants will need a background in grounds care, landscaping, home and equipment maintenance and housekeeping. You need to be non-smoking, mechanical and able to trouble shoot and solve problems – and have a good eye for landscaping detail and grounds care. You are also dependable and can work unsupervised. The property is located approximately 70 miles from Portland and 15 miles from the beach (Manzanita). Please mail your resume and letter of interest describing your relevant experience, vehicle and personal grounds/repair equipment, along with a current photo and references to Estate [Contact info available to subscribers]

Pennsylvania

A CHARMING COUNTRY BED & BREAKFAST, located just minutes east of Hershey and Harrisburg, PA, is seeking an innkeeper. Applicant must work independently, be energetic, organized and self-motivated with a great personality. The Innkeeper’s duties include marketing and social networking, light housekeeping, cooking, checking in of guests, coordinating weddings, retreats and events. The compensation package includes salary, living quarters, utilities and scheduled time off as well as compensation per reservation and events. Please send your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Situation wanted for three months of the winter in the Southwest, West, or South for a caretaking position to help someone with animal care especially. I was raised on a farm so have experience with horses, goats, cattle, dogs, cats, and chickens. I am a 65-year-old single lady looking for a relief from the long Alaska winters from October through December or December through mid-March. Please write me, Pat, at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Arkansas

APARTMENT MANAGER/CARETAKER needed. Complexes located in Hope, Conway, Cabot, Searcy and 40 other locations throughout the state of Arkansas. Experience preferred, but will train the right person. This position would be ideal for a couple, who are required to live on site. Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Please mail your resumes and inquires to:

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Australia

NEED AN EXPERIENCED HOUSE/ANIMAL-SITTER from early June 2012 until approximately early August 2012 in the Bundaberg area. We have a five acre property at Bucca (located west of, and approximately 25 minutes, from Bundaberg). You must be able to look after a two bedroom house and feed the hungry horde of three easy care Alpacas, four goats, six ducks and one mostly obedient friendly female pup. Have a car available for your use and room is available for your caravan or RV if needed. References are required. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Maine

OUR CLIENT SEEKS a mature, responsible and discreet couple with the skills necessary to manage a home and small farm/forest operation on a large property in Downeast Maine. Candidates must be able to anticipate the needs of the owners and their guests, have good communication skills, and liaise with other managers, contractors and security firm. Duties include routine property management of large forest: light maintenance of roads, trails and gates; snowplowing; light use of chainsaw, brush-cutter and tractor; etc. Other duties will include the supervision of a blueberry field lease, apple orchard development and maintenance. In addition to property management activities, the couple would manage the home, keep it clean and ready for use, and provide light maintenance and repairs, grounds-keeping and gardening. In addition to these skills, the ideal couple would bring formal training and the ability to serve as Chef/Cook when the owner and guests are present. A nice on-site home in a private location is provided in addition to salary commensurate with experience and level of duties performed. Please email a letter of interest, resumes and three references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Massachusetts

PLEASANT BAY VILLAGE is seeking an innkeeper/manager to live on the premises and assist in the management of a 58-unit, six-acre resort in Chatham, Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the hospitality industry, be able to handle and be responsible for multiple tasks, enjoy helping and interacting with people, and be ready to help out whenever necessary. In addition to a very attractive salary and possible season-ending bonus, the job includes housing and some meals. If interested, please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Spain

I AM LOOKING FOR A PERSON OR COUPLE who could look after my house and animals in Sayalonga, Spain, Andalucia, between Malaga and Nerja, whilst I am away setting up my business in the UK. The dates are negotiable/flexible. I live about 1.5 km on a hillside, just outside the beautiful whitewashed Andalucian village of Sayalonga, 15 minutes from the coast going south, 15 minutes to the mountains going north. The area is popular for walking holidays and visiting towns like Nerja, Malaga, Granada, Ronda, and Marbella. I have a house of about 100 m2 all on one level with an outside covered terrace and a swimming pool. My garden has olive and avocado trees below the house and orange, lemon, apple, pear, and plum trees near the house. I have three well-behaved dogs and seven cats. They are quite easy to look after. The garden is totally fenced in, so my dogs can be outside most of the time. There would be plenty of free time for you to go out and explore. If you would like more information, please email Janet at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wisconsin

ON SITE PROPERTY MANAGER needed. Position to start between June 15 and July 1, 2012. Must live on site. This is a flexible, excellent opportunity to live and work at a newer construction, 96 unit luxury apartment home complex at [Contact info available to subscribers] in Wausau, WI. This position will provide a rent-free two bedroom luxury apartment home, plus a generous hourly salary based on experience and skill level. A private luxury office and golf cart will also be provided to lease apartments and to work from. Office hours will be Monday to Friday 11am to 5pm or 6pm with some on call duties. The ideal candidate will have prior apartment management experience. Basic computer skills are needed. This would be ideal for a motivated couple with one staffing the office and one providing maintenance services. Living on site is mandatory. Please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] No phone calls or walk-ins please.

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A mature professional couple is seeking a house sitting or caretaking position in the San Francisco Bay Area. San Francisco, Marin, South Bay as well as the Monterey Peninsula are all great areas. We will consider all types of housing. We have pet care, gardening and technical skills experience. Excellent references available. Please email us at [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information. Thank you.

Monday, May 21, 2012

Australia

LOOKING FOR A DOG/HOUSE SITTER in the Rivervale area of Perth from June 14 until June 29, 2012. No major gardening required just the back lawn mowed once maybe (not essential). We have two lovely medium sized dogs who currently get walked morning and afternoon. They love being with humans and are welcomed in at night time to sit on their mat and watch TV and keep you company, so preferably looking for someone who appreciates dogs and would have the time to exercise them. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Barbados

DO YOU NEED A REAL BREAK FROM EVERYTHING? I am away from home from the 23rd of June until the 12th of November (shorter periods are also possible) and I am looking for someone (singles preferred), who will enjoy the sunset views, needs a hideaway to write, read or simply rebuild yourself, walk to a really good swimming beach to dive into the Caribbean Sea or maybe you can do your work on the Internet here. My (“easy to care for”) two bedroom second floor apartment, with lots of greenery (mango trees) is waiting for you. It would best suit someone seeking a quiet base to enjoy while exploring Barbados and all the wonders it has to offer. My plants need loving hands. The expenses would have to be paid. Looking forward to hearing from you. Please write to [Contact info available to subscribers]

California

EQUESTRIAN RANCH POSITION available on a Northern California horse property. Looking for an honest and responsible person or couple experienced in riding, training, and caring for horses and related ranch responsibilities. Includes managing pasture and feed programs, medical issues, and keeping horses conditioned (gaited horse experience a plus). Position may include providing direction to a crew and maintaining ranch records. Must be in good health. No drugs, smoking, or chewing. Light drinking only. A background check and references are required. Housing and utilities provided plus a salary. Ideally looking for a long-term person or couple with substantial horse and ranch experience and keen attention to details. Please contact us with relevant experience and verifiable references at [Contact info available to subscribers]

France

CATSITTER/HOUSE SITTER COUPLE WANTED for the month of August in southwest area of Toulouse, France. We are looking for a couple, 50+ to look after our house, plants and a cat on our country site, 2.5 km to nearest shopping area and restaurant. For more info, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Hampshire

INNKEEPER COUPLE NEEDED. The Bernerhof Inn Bed and Breakfast, a very successful award winning Mt. Washington Valley, NH B&B, seeks an innkeeper couple to manage all aspects of operations, housekeeping, food and beverage, marketing, reservations, maintenance, bookkeeping. Experience in hospitality, hotel or inn management preferred. Ability to multi-task and cooking skills is necessary. References required. An attractive package includes an apartment, monthly compensation plus a generous share of operating profits. Please send your resume and references to

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New York

URGENT NEED to find a house sitter by June 1, 2012 to care for our plants and cat in Brooklyn Heights. I just learned that I will need to be overseas for the summer to complete a project for work, so my husband and I will be gone until sometime this Fall. If you are interested and can move into our Brooklyn Heights two bedroom apartment by next Friday, please email

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Spain

CAT AND HOUSE SITTER WANTED in Las Alpujarras, Andalucia, Spain for four to six weeks anytime during July, August, or September this summer. The house sitter will be required to look after our five cats. Nothing else expected. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details.

Virginia

INNKEEPER/CARETAKER needed. Must live on site. We are looking for one person only to live on the premises, in a studio barn apartment, at an award winning Inn in Warrenton, VA. The applicant will be directly involved with clients in providing a warm and gracious atmosphere for guests, and some housekeeping and food preparation. Responsibilities will include innkeeping, late check-ins for the B&B, horse care, light maintenance and securing the facility after hours. The applicant must be people oriented and have the ability to handle issues under pressure. The applicant must be able to email, converse, and use other media to communicate professionally. The job also involves coordinating with people during an event. Heavy lifting and direct contact with the owners is also involved. Experience is preferred. No pets. Compensation is negotiable based on experience. Living quarters are available in exchange for caretaking responsibilities. Please email your resume and references to the [Contact info available to subscribers] Please, no phone calls about this job!

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Seasoned professional estate/house manager position sought. Can cook, clean, enjoy gardening and do not shy away from physical labor. Excellent organizational skills with an eye for details. Long term intent with salary. Available immediately and can relocate anywhere. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Australia

URGENTLY NEED A HOUSE SITTER in Palmwoods, Sunshine Coast for my lovely house and cat while I go away for work from May 19th to June 4th. I also have fish to feed and birds that need no attention. There are no hard jobs, just feed and love my cat. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Belgium

DOG/HOUSE SITTER WANTED from July 14 through 28 in Brabant Wallon (the French speaking area of Belgium). We’re looking for a house and dog sitter. We have a nice house with garden, close to the train station so it is a perfect base for travelling in Belgium. Our dog is a 3-year-old black Labrador who just loves cuddles. For more details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

California

COUPLE JOB available in Brentwood, California. The people looking are laid back, easy to work for, and very nice people. They have had a couple for eight years and another couple for six years. They are looking for the man to do lots of gardening, some handyman work and general care of the outside. They would like the wife to be a very good housekeeper. No cooking required. They have a dog and there is caring for the dog when they travel. They have a separate guest house to live in that is furnished, and you can live there seven days a week. They are also open to couples with young kids or pets. The pay is $4,000 per a month for the couple. Couples should email your resumes and references to

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HOUSEKEEPING AND MAINTENANCE help needed at a rural Buddhist Retreat Center in northern California. The position includes housing in cozy cabins, a private bath, outdoor deck, vegetarian meals, evening classes in various aspects of Buddhism, and a monthly living allowance $150. You will have an environment where meaningful work and self-development are valued, clean air, wide open spaces, natural beauty, an active routine of physical work, and community involvement. Couples are welcome to apply. The position will include a variety of work in housekeeping, gardening, and kitchen work. People who like to work hard and have a sincere interest in Buddhism are a good match. The weekly schedule is demanding (six days a week) and rewarding. No religious affiliation required. We cannot accept children or pets. Minimum age is 23-years-old. Minimum commitment six months. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers] for details and application. You can learn more at

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Germany

HOUSE SITTER NEEDED during October and November 2012 in the Badden-Württemberg/Lörrach area of Germany for a one-family-house, which is inhabited by my two daughters, who haven’t any time to look after the two pets (two nice rabbits) and my garden. For more information, please email

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Hawaii

SEEKING A COUPLE with B&B experience for a minimum of three months. This is not a paid position but has many perks. Besides living in one of the most beautiful spots in the world we have an organic garden, spring like conditions year round, pristine bays minutes away with wild dolphins, sauna, organic food, etc. Looking for someone ASAP. Must love animals. We have four cats and one dog. There are opportunities to make money (can be discussed later). Must be comfortable with high energy and the chaos that can come from a busy meeting center. Please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Minnesota

CARETAKER TEAM needed for an Eagan apartment community. If you have previous caretaking experience and a good customer service attitude, we’d love to hear from you! A large two bedroom apartment in Eagan, off of Highway 13, is available for approximately 25 hours per week. Duties include cleaning common areas/laundry rooms, etc. and month-end turnover cleaning. Daily cleaning must be done from Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 1:30pm. Some snow shoveling required during the winter months. No painting. Rotate after hours on-call with other staff members. Criminal background check and $400 security deposit required. No dogs, cats are allowed with additional security deposit. Please fax your letter and resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Jersey

HOUSE SITTER REQUIRED from June 15 through August 31, 2012 inclusive in Sparta, NJ. We have a three bedroom/two bath split level house, with a large back yard. We would like a house sitter who will look after our three cats, one dog, and four fish (in the fish tank). This would include feeding them, giving one cat its medicine once a day, and walking the dog. We would also like people who are security conscious and very clean. No pay, just free rent and all utilities will be covered. Please provide references. If interested, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

South Carolina

DOG LOVING SINGLE HOUSE SITTER OR COUPLE needed for our beautiful two story house in an upscale, safe, Myrtle Beach neighborhood. We are close to the beach, and shopping. We have internet access, weekly maid service, a large backyard deck, and an outdoor grille. We have three small affectionate dogs. One requires a medical injection each week. You must have your own transportation, and have the ability to give our dog weekly injections. Our vacation is from July 1 through August 1. The house sitter(s) can arrive early, and stay a few days after August 1 if you like. A minimum of four references are required. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Seasoned professional estate/house manager position sought. Can cook, clean, enjoy gardening and do not shy away from physical labor. Excellent organizational skills with an eye for details. Long term intent with salary. Available immediately and can relocate anywhere. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Monday, May 14, 2012

Across the Usa

Hi there, I’m currently running across the US to raise awareness of mental health and I’m looking for one or two people to help drive the support vehicle while I run and share all the excitements. You will be travelling across the US in a Recreational Vehicle (RV) and checking out the Mojave Desert, Las Vegas, Chicago, New York and many more places! The RV has three beds and a kitchen where ingredients are provided and we share the fun job of cooking. I have been travelling with another person who drove the vehicle while I ran but he is leaving soon. I run about 22 miles/35km per day so that’s usually how far we travel each day and there would be plenty of opportunities to check out every town/city on the way. Here’s my US route [Contact info available to subscribers] I’m currently looking for people to join me in Barstow, CA where we will begin by travelling across the Mojave Desert. I’m hoping the next person(s) can come on board by the end of May but if you are unavailable now you can join me anywhere along my route. Give me a shout if the timing is right and you have a license to drive in the US. Hope you can join me for some fun travel. Cheers, [Contact info available to subscribers]

Australia

ONCE AGAIN WE ARE SEEKING RELIABLE MATURE HOUSE SITTERS for the period of June 4th to August 3rd, 2012 at our home in Toowoomba, Queensland. We prefer a couple with some house and pet-sitting experience. We have a beautiful four-bedroom home on an acre of land on the western side of Toowoomba. Our Sheltie (Phantom) and ten-year-old cat (Tendu) love a little bit of spoiling and are very friendly – just like our small neighborhood. Phantom will require regular brushing so we would prefer house sitters who would be comfortable with that task. We have an in-ground solar-heated salt-water pool requiring no maintenance during our time away and a very small veggie patch. Our local area is now very green following recent rains but we do have our own tanks for use in the garden. We have a very friendly neighborhood with a small shopping complex just one km away and the centre of Toowoomba is just five kms. There is no public transport so your own vehicle would be needed. We are about an eighty minutes drive from Brisbane, and two hours from the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast. Toowoomba is renowned for its beautiful gardens and there are many things to see and do around our region. Previous house sitters have all enjoyed our beautiful area. As our acre requires some maintenance at the time of year that we will be away, we would prefer to hear from experienced couples who are happy to work in the garden. There is space for anyone travelling with a van or trailer, but unfortunately, due to Council regulations limiting the number of dogs allowed on properties in our area, we are unable to accept house sitters travelling with their own pets. Please be aware that Toowoomba does experience some very cool nights during the winter period, but the days are mild and for most part very rarely wet! Please email

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California

CARETAKER/HOUSEKEEPER COUPLE wanted for a ranch property in San Luis Obispo County, California. A mature, hardworking and responsible couple with previous caretaker/housekeeping experience is desired. A mobile home is provided along with a small monthly salary. No children. Responsibilities include property maintenance, landscaping, housekeeping and keeping property secure. Must be healthy and have experience operating weedwacker, blower, chainsaw, and performing household plumbing, carpentry skills and handyman duties as needed. Able to communicate and work well with others. A credit, character and criminal check will be ordered. Please send your resume and references via email to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Massachusetts

LIVE-IN CARETAKER needed for an elderly couple in Gloucester. Duties will include meal preparation, housekeeping, and errands. Room and board, plus a competitive salary provided. Please call or text [Contact info available to subscribers] or email your details of experience and/or resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Minnesota

LIVE-ON SITE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN/CARETAKER needed. We are looking for a professional and reliable maintenance technician/caretaker for our 36 unit apartment complex in Apple Valley, Minnesota. The two positions available are full-time. We would consider a couple who want to split the duties into two part-time positions. Applicants must have experience and be skilled in plumbing, electrical, gas and appliance repair. Duties will include all apartment/building maintenance, turns, grounds and building clean-up. Requirements: two or more years experience in apartment maintenance or related work, boiler license. Must be able to pass a background check and drug test. Please submit your resume by faxing it to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Mexico

ANIMAL/HOUSE SITTER WANTED for the month of June in the Los Alamos/Santa Fe area of New Mexico. We need someone who loves animals. The house comes with a weekly maid service, internet etc. The gardens are lovely and the location is perfect for exploring New Mexico. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Tennessee

PEACEFUL RUSTIC LIVING AVAILABLE, rent-free in Cosby, TN. We have a small rustic cabin (wood stove/compost toilet outside and shower outside). This is a rural setting in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. We can offer rent-free living in exchange for feeding our dogs, cats, chickens, mule and horses while we are away (20 minutes/day required for these chores). You can live here year-round; we prefer long-term. Bring your own horse and/or dog. We are away in winter months and for shorter periods throughout the rest of the year. The caretaker can travel and/or stay during times we are present. We are old earth-loving hippies, so we would like to find someone who shares a similar philosophy. Would prefer someone who is interested in shared organic gardening and horse experience. No regular salary, but we can pay for tasks beyond feeding our animals. This is ideal for person(s) looking for a simple sustainable lifestyle, with minimal expenses. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] for more info.

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Experienced live-in property caretaker, estate manager, and house sitter available. Love to work with horses, livestock, farm equipment, domestic pets, landscape, gardening, and am wonderful with children. Professional appearance, joyful demeanor, kind and considerate. Exceptional references. 20 years as a wedding coordinator, nine years Early Childhood Development, and many years on my family’s ranch. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

51-year-old male, smoke free, drug free, looking to break the manufacturing mold of 30 years, supervision background, side work includes 20 plus years roofing, landscaping and care of a local doctors property for 12 years. I have good transportation and I am in good health, love working with people and like all kinds of animals. Looking for long term salaried position and willing to relocate anywhere. References available upon request. I look forward to hearing from you. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Australia

PET/HOUSE SITTER NEEDED in Mountain River, Tasmania from June 6th through June 26th. Will need to housesit and take care of our pets – two dogs and three cats – all very friendly and indoors pets. Our house is a single level, new build, warm, and easy to manage on 22 acres of flat land abutting the mountain river, with great mountain views. We have heaps of space for your camper van, or anything big. No problem if you have pets too, as long as they like to play! We are located within a 25 minute drive to the center of Hobart. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

England

LIVE-IN, PART-TIME CARETAKER needed to assist an elderly couple in Clapham Junction, London. Only four hours per day. A lovely self contained flat will be provided. Some cooking required. Applicants must be a good driver, and a non-smoker. CRB/references are required. This position would be ideal for someone wanting to live in London whilst earning part-time. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

France

ANIMAL AND HOUSE SITTER WANTED in Lot-et-Garonne, a department in the southwest of France named after the Lot and Garonne rivers, from December 1st 2012 until February 28th 2013. I need a house sitter who can look after my horse, dog and cat. For more information, please email Ann at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Texas

VOLUNTEER RV PARK HOST(S) needed for the hot summer of 2012 near Gonzales in central Texas on the Guadalupe River and Lake Wood. Gonzales is 60 miles east of San Antonio and 60 miles south of Austin. The temperatures in June average a maximum high of 90 degrees, and an average maximum low of 71 degrees. The park host campsite has shade covering the RV pad all afternoon and early morning. Compensation is one full RV hook-up 30A campsite for 20 hours of light maintenance and store duties. Lake Wood Park is operated by the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority. For more information and to apply, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Wanted: A permanent position on a ranch or farm property. I can go anywhere, and provide great security for your property. I need a house or trailer house to live in (no RV) and all utilities paid and a guarantee of $500 automatically deposited in my bank on the 3rd of every month. I’ll also need a ranch truck or 4WD and gas or diesel to get around the property. Great references available. You wouldn’t be disappointed with me. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Australia

DOG AND HOUSE SITTER NEEDED in Forest Lake, Queensland from July 13 to July 27, 2012.We have a four bedroom, low set house, with lots of outside under cover area. We have plenty of fridge/freezer space, and the Internet. We are within walking distance to the lake and a bus stop at the end of the street. You can walk to shops. We have one dog, medium size, to feed/walk, an Australian Sheppard who is two years old. We have undercover parking, in our very quiet area. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Canada

BEAUTIFUL SALT SPRING ISLAND RESORT on a lake would like to invite the right manager to apply for a position caretaking cabins and RV sites. The position includes a house on the property. The successful applicant will have excellent people skills as well as experience with all aspects of running a small resort including, marketing and sales, managing the grounds, monitoring and maintaining a swimming pool and water treatment system, housekeeping, accounting, and comfortable running an online reservation system. This opportunity could be suitable for a couple. The compensation is $30,000 per year. If you are interested in this position please send your resume to

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England

LIVE-IN CARETAKER needed. A live-in experienced mature female caretaker is needed for an elderly lady with Parkinsons, in Cambridgeshire. Washing, dressing, house-keeping, shopping and light gardening will be required. Must be a non-smoker and your CRB will be checked. Resume and references will be required. Please telephone [Contact info available to subscribers]

North Carolina

[Contact info available to subscribers] in Valle Crucis, NC has witnessed significant growth and development over the last ten years. It has now developed to the point where we are designing and preparing its next stages of growth with a highly-qualified, professional hospitality management crew as we build our growing brand, range of products, and enter new markets. As such we seek a highly professional Innkeeper-Chef couple team to complement our existing team and other development partners. This is a very serious opportunity for the best of the best. For more information on The Mast Farm Inn see [Contact info available to subscribers] and send your resume by email to [Contact info available to subscribers] The start Date is within the next three to six months, with a duration of three years to long-term. Compensation includes on-site housing in a separate detached home, vehicle and bonus structure.

Oregon

BEAUTIFUL OCEANSIDE RV PARK, located in Charleston, OR, is looking for a camp host/maintenance/office help (single or couple) for our 72 space park on the beach. This is an immediate position available for a qualified couple. Must be friendly, familiar with RV Park or reservation software and be computer literate. Must have your own RV/Trailer. Full hook-ups, wi-fi, cable, and $50 credit towards electricity provided in exchange for two days office work a week (weekdays) from one person. Maintenance position duties will include: mowing lawns; watering, bathroom cleanup; general maintenance; landscaping; weeding; vegetation management; trash cleanup; RV site cleanup; raking; tree pruning; dispensing propane; guest services. 30 hours a week at $8.80 to start with full-time hours starting in the summer. Qualified couples can email their resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers] at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wisconsin

CARETAKER NEEDED at the [Contact info available to subscribers] The caretaker plays a vital role in the security and safety of residents of Cedar Rail Court. Applicants must possess the ability to judge emergency maintenance issues from those that can be addressed through routine maintenance requests. The caretaker will need to contact the maintenance staff for emergency maintenance issues, as well as perform tasks that require some lifting or pushing of equipment. Qualifications: knowledge and empathy for the geriatric and disabled populations, the ability to maintain a courteous, tactful, and responsive approach to residents, families, and the public, and you must be available Monday through Friday from 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 a.m., and on weekends from Friday at 4:30 p.m. to Monday at 9:00 a.m. The caretaker must reside on the premises, with compensation consisting of housing in a designated caretaker unit with garage, cell phone and email access for work related communication. Vacation and time off provided and coordinated with the Caretaker staff from Parkview Apartments. This position will report to the Site Manager and Environmental Services Manager of the [Contact info available to subscribers] We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications are available at the [Contact info available to subscribers] Qualified candidates are asked to mail their resumes by May 23, 2012.

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SEEKING FLORIDA KEYS OPPORTUNITIES: Mature, fit couple returning to the Florida Keys from abroad, seeking a caretaking, house-sitting, or right business opportunity, ideally with long-term possibilities. I have years of experience with customer and client care worldwide. Areas include hospitality management, residential property sales and rental management, and office administration. My husband, a retired professional with a well-travelled, varied and experienced life, is at home with tropical island living, an avid fisherman, practical and self-sufficient. Currently based in the UK, we are available from the end of August 2012, possibly before for the right opportunity. Please contact us at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Monday, May 7, 2012

Australia

WE NEED A LADY OR A COUPLE to look after our home and dog in Wellington Point, Brisbane while we are away from September 5 through October 2, 2012. The house sitter has to love dogs and be willing to take our dog for a regular walk. The house sitter also needs to be house proud as we are ourselves. A very reliable and trustworthy lady or couple is required with excellent references. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

California

RESIDENT MANAGER COUPLE needed in the Southbay area of Los Angeles. A professional Management Company is seeking an on-site Resident Manager couple for a 16-unit building. Experience required (please do not submit a resume if you do not have prior property management experience). One person should be available at home during the day to show apartments, meet vendors, and communicate with the owner, etc. Duties will include, but not limited to: collecting rent, making deposits, cleaning grounds, some maintenance (light plumbing, etc.), showing vacancies to prospective tenants, and completing paper work (leases, move-out reports, etc). No pets allowed. Please fax both resumes to

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Canada

CARETAKER WANTED for a 60 unit condo building in Saskatoon, in central Saskatchewan. The successful candidate should have great people, phone and general maintenance skills. Please submit your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Mexico

A RETIRED COUPLE on a pension wanted by June 1. 2012. Should be skilled in light maintenance with good people skills and in good health to manage a small 20 unit boutique residence hotel in Puerto Vallarta, the Mexican beach resort. See our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] Apartment plus salary provided. Please send your resume with references and contact telephone number to

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Well seasoned healthy caretaker available now. Over 25 years taking care of prestigious properties throughout the Northeast. Single male, age 61, with yellow lab, 4WD truck, own tools and furniture, no additional baggage. Looking for a long-term commitment with salary and on site housing. Complete grounds maintenance (mowing, weed whacking, edging, pruning, weeding, perennial and vegetable gardens}, pools, general repairs, equine and canine/feline care, auto care and estate/farm machinery maintenance. Willing to assist housekeeping services. Security and privacy guaranteed. Willing to relocate. Caretaker extraordinaire. Please reply to [Contact info available to subscribers] with caretaker available in the Subject Line. Thanks.

Mature, healthy, responsible and resourceful caretaker/house sitter available June 1. Geographically flexible, I’ve had two previous positions, one in the U.S. (present) and one in the U.K. I am non-smoking and non-drinking and have no addictions except chocolate and books. I have a diverse background including security training, retail management and property renovation. I have good D.I.Y. skills (especially painting) and will happily provide excellent and caring animal and plant care. I am honest, tidy and clean and respect privacy. I am very comfortable with being alone but am social as well, and a good communicator and problem solver. Excellent references available. Please phone [Contact info available to subscribers]

Friday, May 4, 2012

Australia

HERE IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO HOUSESIT a majestic historical home in the wonderful little holiday town of Wynyard in beautiful Tasmania. The position can begin now until the end of August, 2012. The property is a fully operational Bed & Breakfast and we are looking for a dynamic house sitter to run the business (small income provided) and maintain the property and grounds. The owners will maintain the running costs of the business all we need you to do is maintain the bookings and property – sounds perfect doesn’t it? The property consists of two acres of botanic garden, the bluestone foundation mansion and a modern pair of guest units overlooking the pool. It’s perfectly suited to a couple who would like to keep occupied but not busy. The landscaped grounds will delight any keen gardener and keep their green thumbs satisfied. Under the main roof, the owners occupy a spacious double en-suite apartment which adjoins the commercially approved kitchen and guests are accommodated in three colonially appointed en-suite bed-sitters. The two luxurious units attract a continual stream of corporate clientele. Grand and elegant, a majestic edifice of luxury and style, the property is conveniently positioned on the main tourist route. To be a successful house sitter in this home you would need to be committed to maintaining the bed and breakfast and keeping in communication with the owner’s agent. For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

California

ASSISTANT MANAGER COUPLE needed at Deer Park, Novato’s gracious retirement community. We believe patience, loyalty, understanding, and hard work are the core components of rewarding lives and careers. You must be able to demonstrate managerial skills necessary to achieve a positive atmosphere and lifestyle for the Facility’s residents; ensure a productive, safe, and professional work environment; inspire and foster a collaborative management team; promote a positive community image that will ensure 100% occupancy; and operate a fiscally sound and efficient organization. You will need prior management experience of three years including operational and financial experience in managing employees, customer service, purchasing, payroll, and accounts payable/receivable. Must have the demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Must have experience in computer use and relevant software applications preferred. Must be able to work in a team setting and convey strong public-relations skills. We prefer experience serving senior citizens; familiarity with laws and regulations applicable to the Facility and Human Resources. Our residents deserve the best so we are seeking people who understand hospitality, integrity and compassion. We are dedicated to bringing in the right person for the job, therefore if relocation is necessary, we are willing to assist. We offer competitive compensation, housing, meals, utilities, vacation, benefits and the chance to make a difference in the lives of our seniors. If interested, please either mail your resume to

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Mexico

PET/HOUSE SITTER WANTED in Sayulita, Mexico starting in mid-June through to mid-August, 2012. I need the house sitter to take care of one dog and four cats. Some pool maintenance will also be required. My home is a 25 minute walk to town and the beach. For more details, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Spain

ANIMAL AND HOUSE SITTER NEEDED in Barcelona Spain from May 20th to June 10th. I need someone to look after one soft dog and two cats. There are no special requirements. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information.

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51-year-old male, non-smoker, drug free, looking for a long-term position to break the manufacturing mold of 30 plus years. I have 20 plus years experience roofing houses on the side as well as caring for a local doctor’s property for the last 12 years and some landscaping experience. I love working with people and love animals and I am willing to relocate anywhere. I look forward to hearing from you. Please email Craig at

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Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Alaska

ALASKAN MINI ORCHARD needs a caretaker-worker for the 2012 season ASAP! Your own tiny cabin and food provided for 20 hours of work per week. Payment for extra hours. Please email

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ALASKAN HOMESTEAD MUSEUM needs a caretaker/intern for summer 2012, starting June 1 to September 1. Lodging and food provided. Duties include answering the phone, greeting guests, giving tours and network in the community to promote the Museum, help with Homestead Games in July, groom grounds and flower beds, and help with the garden. This is a great spot to spend the summer! Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Australia

HOUSE SITTER NEEDED in Point Frederick, Central Coast, New South Wales from June 35th to July 24th, 2012. We just need someone to come and relax and enjoy the view, take in the mail, answer the phone and take any messages, be reliable and be tidy. For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

California

CAT/HOUSE SITTER WANTED in Guerneville, Sonoma County from August 14th to 35th. I have two cats, self sufficient, and aloof, who are inside and outside. Need fresh crunchies and water daily. Would like someone to be around once a day to check on house and cats. And at night make sure no raccoons come in. This is an easy housesit! Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Canada

HOUSE SITTER NEEDED in Kamloops, British Columbia from June 1st through July 31st. We require a house sitter for six to eight weeks starting June 1st in Kamloops, BC. No pets to take care of just our home etc. All utilities paid by the owner, except long distance phone calls. Would prefer a lady but will look at all options available. Our home is in a nice strata complex, and some minor yard work is required. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

England

COUPLE REQUIRED. Reliable, committed couple required for a family on a small Hampshire estate near Winchester. Experienced gardener/handyperson, duties to include gardening, general property maintenance, care of pool, cleaning cars, errands as necessary. Housekeeper, duties to include cleaning, laundry, help with cooking, occasional childcare, Personal Assistant skills would be helpful. Both to be drivers with clean licenses and happy to help with dogs, chickens and ponies. Accommodation will be in a lovely separate four bedroom bungalow with its own drive and garden. This is a long-term position for the right couple. To start ASAP. CRBs and excellent references are necessary. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Mexico

NORTHERN NEW MEXICO. Large ranch in beautiful Georgia O’Keeffe country seeks a non-smoking single person or couple for a caretaker. Part-time to possible full-time responsibilities may include feeding and cleaning for four horses, part-time care of one dog, landscape and pool maintenance, general household repairs, housekeeping, etc. Must be stable, trustworthy, have current driver’s license, and able to pass a background check. Includes a two bedroom home, utilities, and salary. Please email your resume, salary requirements, and references to

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Hi, we are a mature young couple in between moving at the moment and would like to offer our services In Perth, Australia. We love animals as well as gardening and are both non-drinkers. If we can help, please contact us and perhaps we can arrange a time to meet and see if you feel comfortable with us. We have references. Thanks. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Monday, April 30, 2012

Australia

CAT-SITTER NEEDED in the Prahran, Victoria area. We will be travelling through Europe from June 4 through July 4 and we have a young cat that needs to be cared for while we are away. He is about six months old, indoor, very loving and affectionate – so we want to have someone to live in our home so he has company and is around people as much as possible. We have a house in South Yarra, very low maintenance, two bedrooms, and a small garden but it doesn’t need much tending to. We are in a quiet neighborhood but close to Malvern shops and the Prahran market. Please email

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Connecticut

A LIVE-IN INNKEEPER/MANAGER is needed at [Contact info available to subscribers] in Simsbury, Connecticut. This 34-room historic mansion seeks enthusiastic experienced innkeepers – a couple to operate (24 hours/day) the front office, registration, reservations, concierge, sales, light back-up housekeeping, continental breakfast set-up, and computer/audit reporting. Seeking a self-motivated, energetic, personable extrovert, multi-tasking couple. The Inn has housekeeping/maintenance staff support as needed. The restaurant/wedding facility may be leased. This is an exceptional property in the center of exceptional town. A $35,000 – $50,000 couple salary to be determined, plus accommodations and healthcare. To apply, please mail your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Georgia

CARETAKER COUPLE needed for a 10 acre private horse farm, 80 miles east of Atlanta. The job is well suited for a mature, physically fit person/couple, looking for additional income. Property is in a well kept gated community on Lake Oconee. Duties include handling and upkeep of horses and other pets, maintaining a small barn, yard work including lawns and flower gardens, using equipment like a tractor and being a general handy-man. Accommodation provided is a one bedroom fully furnished apartment with balcony overlooking pastures and lake. Utilities are included plus $1,500/month. We are looking for a long term arrangement. Reliability and honesty are essential and experience in all aspects of the job is required. References are needed. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Ireland

PET/HOUSE SITTER WANTED in County Antrim, Northern Ireland from September 22nd to October 8th 2013. I would love someone to take great care of my three dogs and one cat starting in September 2013 for two weeks and two days. My dogs would hate to be away from home and I would not enjoy my time away. I live in the country, Co Antrim, so if you have a car that would be good, as you would need this to get about. Possible loan of a car could be arranged. There is so much to see and do in this area and it is very peaceful. You would need great references please. For more info, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Massachusetts

CARETAKER WANTED in the Pittsfield area. Groundskeeping, mowing, weed-wacking; driveway and machinery maintenance; gardening; horse care and stall maintenance. Experience and references required. Please reply to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Spain

HOUSE/PET-SITTER NEEDED in Puerto de Mazarrón, Murcia, Spain from May 23rd through June 19th – my first options, if it could be for a week more, it would be wonderful. I am going to travel to the USA for my class reunion and need someone to house and pet-sit for me. My house is located, one block from the Mediterranean at El Alamillo and it is a house with a view from every floor of the house. I loved the pets my daughter has rescued and want them taken care of, since my daughter, for now, lives with her boyfriend at an apartment and works hard during the week as a dentist. For more details, please email

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Texas

POSITION OPEN for a couple on a ranch near Boerne, Texas. Responsibilities include: maintaining homes, fences, overseeing lease hunters, managing cattle herd, light house cleaning, swimming pool and sprinkler system maintenance and yard work. A salary, housing and ranch vehicle provided. References required. Please mail your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

U.S. Virgin Islands

ST. THOMAS, USVI. A one bedroom apartment with deck, electric, gas, TV, and internet available in a large family residence with spacious grounds, ocean view, dock, and beach in exchange for 18 hours work/week of repair and maintenance of the residence with three yearly rentals, two dogs, and fruit trees. We are looking for a strong, healthy, non-smoker who is capable of routine electric, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and landscape work. Should have good communication skills; be pleasant and considerate, quiet, with a driver’s license, no addictions or recreational drugs, and minimal alcohol use. Extra hours will be paid but you will need your own source of income. Excellent living working conditions treated very well and respectfully. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] with your location, age, cell number, resume, references, and your earliest start date. Pictures are available.

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AN EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL COUPLE is seeking a long-term house sitting or caretaking position in Austin, Texas. We will consider all types of housing. We have handyman, maintenance and technical skills. We have experience with hospitality, pet care, gardening and landscaping. Excellent references can be provided. Please email us at [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you.

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Australia

HOUSE SITTER REQUIRED from May 15th to June 10th, 2012 for our three bedroom house in Pacific Pines on the Gold Coast. We are situated 15 minutes from the beach and are close to shops and transport, so it is an ideal location for someone wanting to kick back and relax. We have a cat and a cockatiel that need to be fed but apart from that they are pretty low maintenance pets. Our house has air conditioning, Austar TV and a swim spa for those who like to exercise or just sit and get a massage from the jets after a hard day relaxing. There are no other duties involved – just happy to have someone who would look after the place while we are away. Photos of the house can be emailed to applicants. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

California

LIVE-IN, PART-TIME CARETAKER needed for a gated community in Newport Beach, California. A house will be provided on-site for the caretaker to live in. The position requires the caretaker to be “on call” at the complex Wednesday through Sunday nights to respond to homeowner service requests and emergencies. The caretaker will be “on duty” i.e., working during the days on Saturday and Sunday. Days off are Monday and Tuesday. Responsibilities include minor emergency repairs and trouble-shooting of security gates and other on-site systems. Additionally the caretaker will be available to respond to homeowner service requests and concerns. The ideal candidate will have basic handyman skills and prior work history in building operations. Excellent people skills are very important. This is an ideal position for a retired person who wishes to supplement his or her income. Please fax your resume and salary history to

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Colorado

ESTATE MANAGER/HOUSEKEEPER COUPLE needed. Caretaker to provide maintenance and facilities support for a private residence in the Aspen area, including extensive roadways and acreage. Combine hands-on maintenance and facilities knowledge with management of outside vendors. The caretaker will maintain the landscaping, operate the snowplow, shovel, monitor and maintain water, heating, electrical and other mechanical systems, and maintain the vehicles. Housekeeper to do cleaning, laundry, ironing, shopping and inventorying household supplies and personal items. Private on-site lodging may be provided. This position is full-time. Principals are expected to be in residence four to five months per year. Please email your resume to

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France

SEEKING CARETAKERS for a small organic olive farm in the south of France in Le Cannet, Alpes-Maritime for six months, starting April 30, 2012. We are looking for one caretaker or a couple for our small organic farm and homestead on 10 acres. Ideally we would like a long-term commitment; a minimum of six months stay would suit us if we find the right candidate. We both travel a great deal so we are away a fair amount. This is a work exchange position. This is not a paid salary position. We pay the cottage bills and offer accommodation, internet and TV. Responsibilities will be about four hours of work per day including: land trimming/weeding/chopping wood/maintaining grounds and swimming pool; orchard and olive tree care – fertilizing/mulching/watering during the dry season; maintenance of pool and terraces; general maintenance of buildings, and the care of three dogs. You will receive accommodations in a cottage with a private garden, organic fruit from the land, Internet access (bring your own computer), and use of a scooter. There is a car for farm maintenance use and for collecting/delivering us to and from airports/station. Immersion in nature with pure air and water, swimming pool for use when we or our guests are not in residence. Most of your time can be spent relaxing and pursuing your own interests. This is an excellent opportunity for those on a contemplative spiritual path. You can grow your own vegetables if you choose. We have space for planting. Enjoy privacy when we are gone, which may be several weeks (or longer) at a time. When we are here, you have the weekends free unless there is a task that is beyond the usual routine. Since we have three territorial dogs here, we can’t have caretakers bring their own pets, sorry. The ideal candidate will be able to make a six month commitment, be an internally strong, balanced person, and enjoy his/their own company, have high integrity, be independent and self-reliant, who can both follow directions and make sound decisions, have a good work ethic, likes being alone as the property is a little bit isolated with occasional bus service, although the coast is only fifteen minutes by car, very fit, healthy (you need to be quite tough and strong for this lifestyle), an avid dog lover (you enjoy dogs living around you), loves and respects nature, experienced with organic farming/orcharding, enjoys living in hot climate without A/C, and familiar with alternative living, such as no pesticides used on plants, having good basic handyman skills in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, etc. Willing to do tasks such as daily sweeping of terraces, and an experienced caretaker. If you have ever wanted to live near the Mediterranean, grow and eat your own food, take care of lots of olive trees, live a simple life near the sea, with plenty of sunshine, this might be an opportunity for you. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Missouri

LOOKING FOR A SELF-MOTIVATED COUPLE to help us in Missouri! We are looking for another couple to share our small country farm with us. We live in the Heart of the Ozarks on 40 acres at the head waters of the crystal clear Black River. We have several springs on our property, a green house, pool, small garden, black berries, a few farm animals, good hunting and fishing (a lake is just three miles away), lots of natural caves and beautiful rivers to explore, with Ozark trail crosses about one mile away. What’s included: a small one bedroom farm house with furnishings if you need them, high speed wireless internet, well water, all utilities paid, shopping trips into town with us if you do not have transportation, and $200 per week. Ideally we are looking for a friendly couple to help us run our business and keep up with the property. Are you and your partner self-motivated, clean, and honest? Do you like to work outside, take care of animals, and build things? Are you a go-getter, do it yourself kind? Our business is a property management office located right on the farm – so no transportation or gas expense is needed! The office duties for either you or your partner will be 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 8 to 4. This is a laid back country office, no dress code, all evenings and weekends to yourself. Duties for the office will include answering phones, emailing, basic clerical work, computer skills. My husband actually runs this office and will train you – so no worries if you have not managed property before. The other position for you or your partner is property maintenance/caretaking. This spot will require some care and self motivation. The farm has a few animals that need to be cared for every day: some chickens, cats, one dog, a few wild boars (lean healthy pork if you eat meat). Property maintenance would include mowing, keeping the property looking nice and clean, cleaning the pool, organizing the work spaces and keeping them that way, helping with odd end projects, remodeling the farm house you would be staying in (we have everything needed for this and the house is very livable the way it is – we just don’t have the time). The property has lots of potential for added touches too if you like being creative and there is a greenhouse if you like to garden! A good fit will be welcome here as long as they live! Please email resumes and photos to [Contact info available to subscribers] for consideration.

Texas

RANCH STAFF NEEDED to work at a private ranch outside south Bastrop, Texas. The ranch is not open to the general public. We are seeking a couple and/or an individual to work as House Manager-Cook/Caretaker and an Assistant Cook. The work schedule will include working most weekends throughout the year and many holidays. Individual duties include purchasing food and operating supplies, maintaining inventory, meal preparation, service, clean up after meals, general house cleaning and doing “what it takes” to ensure that the Ranch house is always ready for family members and guests and that it runs smoothly. The couple’s duties will also include landscape management to maintain the grounds around the compound and other duties as required. These are full-time position(s) that offer salary plus separate housing on the grounds and benefits of medical, dental group insurance, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid vacation time. We will consider relocation within the U.S. to this area. Candidates are required to be eligible to work in the U.S., have high school or equivalent education, a current driver’s license, plus a good driving record, references along with basic cooking and serving skills. A background check and drug screen testing will be required. Qualified candidates should send resumes with their work history, plus salary requirements and references via fax to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wyoming

RANCH MAINTENANCE COUPLE needed for hire on a remote southeastern Wyoming mountain ranch. The woman will handle housekeeping of the main house and outbuildings along with maintaining the yard and landscape, and outdoor projects. We need an experienced electrician/plumber/carpenter to maintain the main house and several outbuildings, and other projects. Motivated, team players, self-starters to work with ranch managers. Housing, utilities, salary, vehicle, insurance plan/401k provided. Must pass a background/credit check. Please send resumes and work history to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Situation Wanted: Kauai, Hawaii Aloha I am relocating from Bend, Oregon to Poipu, Kauai and looking for a beautiful home sitting opportunity for a few months while I create my new life there. I am a retired school teacher pursuing my 2nd half of life dreams. I am a mature, wise, creative woman who gardens, loves animals and nurtures and honors my living space. Another option is to trade homes for a few months. Mahalo, [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Australia

HOUSE SITTER NEEDED in the Ipswich, Queensland area from July 7th to September 15th, 2012. We have a large, low-set, brick house on nearly two acres in a quiet safe suburb of Ipswich. We have two elderly cats, two hens, a frog pond, a coffee orchard, fruit trees and an oriental garden around our swimming pool. We need the pool kept clean and filters cleaned, gardens to be watered, the yard to be mowed, bushes trimmed and any house maintenance done. For more details, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Colorado

MATURE COUPLE needed to live and work in a private home with a retired gentleman. While we hope to hire a team of two, we will also consider inquiries from individuals. Home is located in the mountains 45 minutes west of Denver. This is a great opportunity for supplemental income for a retired or semi-retired couple or individual. The gentleman needs assistance with driving, shopping, meal prep and clean-up, light housekeeping and laundry, handyman/outdoor projects and ranch maintenance on property in Fort Morgan. The job requires a good driving record and winter/mountain driving experience. Chainsaw and skid steer experience a plus. This is a Monday through Friday position with weekends off. Salary to be negotiated, but no benefits available. No live-in children and non-smokers only! Rooms, with private bath, and board included. Please reply by [Contact info available to subscribers]

Indiana

I AM LOOKING FOR A FEMALE CARETAKER to live with and care for a senior woman in Portage, Indiana, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Rent and board will be free. I prefer the female caretaker to be at least forty years old and, have experience caring for seniors. Must have a car and pass a background and security check. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Michigan

CARETAKER/PART-TIME CAREGIVER needed in Northern Michigan. We are seeking a mature well established individual or couple (no children) to assist a faith based retired couple, one with mid-stage dementia. Part-time caregiver to assist the spouse with much needed personal time, no personal care help needed. Help with trips to town, church, activities, appointments, etc. Caretaker: house, yard, basic caretaking duties. Must be present from 10:00 pm – 9:00 am for emergencies only. Part-time daytime employment is OK. Room and Board provided with a monthly wage. The wage will depend on your willingness to become a part of our parent’s lives. A background check will be conducted. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New York

[Contact info available to subscribers] seeks a live-in Caretaker for our vegan bed and breakfast establishment, The Guesthouse. An 1800’s era farmhouse overlooking the pastures of the Sanctuary and the mountains beyond, this new venture is poised to become an important and successful part of the organization. The qualified candidate will be a warm and friendly presence who will clean, cook and handle the bookings of the B&B. Prior experience in the hospitality or service industry is helpful but not required. The Caretaker is the primary point of contact for reservations and will coordinate bookings via our online reservation system, telephone and email. Commitment to a vegan lifestyle is a requirement. The job starts in May, 2012. For more information and to apply, please fill out the application form at the bottom of the page here: [Contact info available to subscribers]

LIVE-IN POSITION, BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS MANAGER NEEDED for a 100 acre property with two buildings and barn in the Catskill Region of New York. Looking for a competent person with a friendly disposition, who is skilled in carpentry, plumbing, electric, forest management and animal care. This is a hands-on, labor-intensive, full-time position. Salary and housing provided. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] and include a cover letter, resume and references.

Pennsylvania

FACILITIES MANAGER needed. Uline, a leading North American distributor of shipping, packaging and industrial supplies, seeks a Facilities Manager at its branch in Allentown, PA. Responsibilities will include -Schedule, assign and perform duties in carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, heating/ventilating, roofing and security. -Inspect buildings, sites and equipment for needed repair/maintenance work. -Respond to emergency maintenance requests as required; troubleshoot issues to determine cause and solution. -Assist with construction project management. -Maintain a variety of records and prepare reports for management review. Requirements: -High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor degree preferred. -Previous facilities experience in a distribution environment preferred. -Must be “hands-on” and assist in completing maintenance work. -Experience in supervising maintenance personnel. -Background in working with outside vendors and contractors. Benefits: -Complete insurance coverage medical, dental, vision, life. -401(k) with company match. -Generous paid time off. -Tuition reimbursement. -Three bonus programs. Please email resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers] Equal Opportunity Employer. Male/Female/Disabled/Veteran.

Scotland

HOUSE/DOG-SITTER REQUIRED in West End, Glasgow from July 5th to 26th. We have a mini Schnauzer dog, who is small and friendly. He will need walks and company. The house sitter will also need to water the garden and keep an eye on the vegetable plants. For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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A mature professional couple is seeking a house sitting or caretaking position in the San Francisco Bay Area. San Francisco, Marin, South Bay as well as the Monterey Peninsula are all great areas. We will consider all types of housing. We have pet care, gardening and technical skills experience. Excellent references available. Please email us at [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information. Thank you.

Monday, April 23, 2012

Arkansas

APARTMENT MANAGER/CARETAKER needed in multiple locations. We have positions at apartment complexes located in Hope, Conway, Cabot, Searcy and 40 other locations throughout the state of Arkansas. Experienced preferred, but we will train the right person. The position is ideal for a couple. You will be required to live on site. We are an equal opportunity provider and employer. To apply, please mail your resumes and inquires to

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Australia

HOUSE/DOG-SITTER NEEDED in Hobart, Tasmania from May 23rd through June 14th 2012. We are going on holidays for three weeks and would love someone to look after our house and more importantly our dog, while we are away. Our home is very comfortable and low maintenance with two bedrooms, new kitchen, two new bathrooms, two living areas, Pay TV and a BBQ area out the back. We are in a great location only five minutes drive from downtown Hobart and the Lenah Valley shops, and the bus stop at Augusta Road is only 50 meters away. Our dog, a Welsh Terrier, would love a daily walk (a short one is fine) and needs to be fed each night. Our veggie patch may need occasional water. Look forward to hearing from you. Thanks. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

British Virgin Islands

LIVE-IN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COUPLE needed. On behalf of the property owners, Ballast and Capel are seeking to recruit a live-in property management couple for a high end villa based on Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands. The main responsibilities of the property managers will be to oversee the day to day management and operations of the villa and grounds and to be responsible for a luxury rental program. This role is ideal for a mature and energetic couple with at least five years experience in the operation of a similar facility or in the hospitality industry. Responsibilities will include attending to owners and guests, management and leadership of villa staff, management of villa facilities including scheduling of routine maintenance and any emergency repairs, provisioning and procurement of villa supplies, coordinating the booking and rental of the villa on behalf of the owners, and book-keeping. Successful applicants will demonstrate excellent guest service skills as well as previous experience in managing staff, ideally across different cultures. Knowledge of food and beverage management as well as experience in QuickBooks is also required. Couples will also ideally be confident in water sports and boat handling. A divemaster or instructor qualification and ability to speak French are advantages. To apply please submit your resume and cover letter to [Contact info available to subscribers] by May 3rd.

Georgia

ENJOY THE FRUITS OF OUR LIFE. We are seeking a responsible, multi-skilled person or preferably a couple to be caretaker(s) for our one plus acre multi-home property in the mountains of Georgia. We are one hour north of Atlanta. We offer a modern three bedroom, two bath private home with a yard and personal garden space. We are looking for assistance in any combination of the following areas: grounds keeping, shopping errands, light administrative, occasional cooking, and part-time personal and pet caretaking. There are also opportunities for additional income on site or with our nearby organic farm. We have the following interview requirements: be in good health, non-smoker, no pets, recent photos, and references. Please call

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Hawaii

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. We are a very small [Contact info available to subscribers] offering jungalow rentals for individual short and long-term meditation and Art retreats. Currently our website doesn’t really reflect what we do anymore, as we have reduced it to a minimum, but you can still visit us at [Contact info available to subscribers] to see photos, and a revamp of the website is in the works. We are looking for two friends or a couple who truly know orchards and know about pruning and weedwacking work. They need to be comfortable in maintaining small solar systems and know how to repair and maintain our buildings. The commitment is for six months with a possibility of one year. This is not your mother’s backyard. Hawaii is a subtropical rainforest and a fast-growing jungle. The exchange is five days of three hours each, for a total of 15 hours each week per person. The starting date is August 2012, at that point in time, there will be a vegetable garden to be taken over from caretakers who are leaving. The season for our citrus fruits orchard is winter, but with care bananas can grow the whole year round for your consumption. Do you know how to prune a tree? Can you fix a weedwacker/small machines? You need to like this kind of work, and we have had several foreigners who were used to work in the Alps and other mountains and did hard labor graciously. They enjoyed using their strength effortlessly and made very interesting friends and had life changing experiences and we all had a great time. They had a place to live and partially eat by using some of their free time, to grow and tend their own vegetable gardens while we had great maintenance work done. You will need to be in very good physical shape to work in our orchards, vegetable gardens, chicken coop, buildings and grounds. Ongoing work includes weeding, orchard maintenance, building maintenance, composting, and some housekeeping. Seasonal work can include cultivating, harvesting and processing of citrus and other tropical fruits, as well as winemaking, bread baking and learning the “natural farming” method of making one’s own plant foods. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] and please send us a picture and your age, as our age limit is 30-years-old. Please tell us a bit about your experience.

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Mature, healthy, responsible and resourceful house sitter/caretaker available June 1. Geographically flexible, I have had two previous, related positions, one in the U.S. (current) and one in the U.K. I am non-smoking and non-drinking and have no addictions except chocolate and books. I have a diverse background including security training, retail management and property renovation. I have very good D.I.Y. skills (especially painting) and will happily provide excellent and caring animal and plant care. I am tidy and clean and respect privacy. I am very comfortable with being alone, but am social as well, and a good communicator and problem solver. Excellent references available. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or email

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Professional female with MBA and many years work experience as an international Human Resources and Administration Manager is seeking a career change to become personal assistant, house manager or similar position(s). Open to any geographic area – live in or out. I am an American, home owner, non-smoker with clean criminal, financial, driving and character references. Currently hold US government security clearance, strong work ethic, discreet. If you are seeking a committed, smart, organized person to help make your life easier and run more smoothly, please contact me. My contact information is [Contact info available to subscribers] I am in the Middle East now, planning to depart this region very shortly and can be anywhere within a few weeks.

Friday, April 20, 2012

Australia

HOUSE SITTER NEEDED in Carrum Downs for one month from June 26th until July 35th, 2012. We require a house sitter to look after our three bedroom family home located at the end of a quiet court in Carrum Downs, Victoria. We have one dog – a Golden Retriever, and two elderly Burmese cats. The dog will require regular walks, the cats will need regular pats and our garden some general mowing and weeding. Our house is a no smoking zone and your own transport is necessary. Must love animals. An individual or couple with a current police check and references are preferred. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Colorado

A SMALL MOUNTAIN LODGE needs a caretaker in Denver-Metro Foothills area. Seeking a mature couple for a unique, secluded Mountain Inn (just 40 minutes from Downtown Denver). A private caretaker’s two bedroom cabin (including all utilities) is provided (no salary) for this year round position. Daily guestroom cleaning and general housekeeping duties are the primary responsibilities, along with light yard work, and part-time kitchen duties. Full-time, overnight, residency is required. A hospitality background is a plus. The right party may also be considered for additional weekend wedding/social event service work for supplemental income. Must be presentable and able to converse with upscale guests. No third party tenants, children, or personal pets allowed. Please email us your history resume and brief description of interests for review and possible follow up interview. Please email your resume to

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Italy

HOUSE/DOG-SITTER WANTED in Italy for July and August. I live 10km from the sea, two km from the village, and I have a car available. The weather can be very hot with high temperatures of 35°/40°C in the summer. My house is in Apuglia, Salento Provincia Di Lecce, near Sante Naria Di Leuca, Italia. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information.

New York

CARETAKERS needed. [Contact info available to subscribers] is now accepting applications for caretakers at Three Mile Point and Fairy Springs with our summer parks program for the 2012 season. Housing on Otsego Lake is provided as part of the compensation package for the caretaker positions. Applicants may send resumes for consideration to the [Contact info available to subscribers] Applications will be accepted continuously until the positions have been filled. Equal Opportunity Employer

Texas

CARETAKER POSITION available. We are looking for an energetic couple to work as caretakers for a ranch north of Amarillo. Must have experience in road maintenance, equipment and welding. Duties will include house cleaning and maintenance, cooking and yard care. Housing, a vehicle and other benefits will be provided. Please mail your resumes to: [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Multi-discipline equestrian with business background seeking a caretaking or Estate Management position. Special interest in developing/improving/maintaining top-caliber farms or estates, with or without equine facilities. All sizes considered, but enjoy a particular interest in large, HNW, or multiple properties. Capable of providing precision oversight of staff, vendors, contractors, etc. while paying great attention to services and controlling costs. Seeking long-term employer who cares about detail, appreciates an honest and dedicated work ethic, plus desires to enjoy peak care of their quality properties and projects. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Australia

HOUSE SITTER NEEDED in the Haden/Toowoomba, Queensland area. We have a beautiful scenic farm on 140 acres, located about 45 minutes north of Toowoomba and 25 minutes west of Crows Nest. We use house sitters regularly and need someone from June 8/9th through to June 14th. There is enough room for a 5th wheeler or a motorhome. We have cattle and dogs to feed and walk daily. We are close to wineries and pubs and golf courses … about seven kms from Haden Township. The farm has some lovely nature walks and some beautiful spots to read and paint. For more information, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

California

CARETAKER WANTED in the Orleans area. We are located seven miles out of Orleans in Humboldt County. Absolutely no marijuana growing allowed on the property. Only serious inquiries please. You can contact me by calling [Contact info available to subscribers]

Canada

CARETAKER COUPLE required for a 120 unit apartment complex in southeast Winnipeg, MB. The caretaker couple applicants must have good references, people and computer skills. To apply, please fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

England

EXPERIENCED DOMESTIC couple required for a single gentleman. He is the owner of a large Estate on the Wiltshire/Dorset border. Duties to include cooking, chauffeuring, cleaning, laundry, pet care and valet duties. The financial package includes a self-contained two bedroom annex. Please apply in writing with a copy of your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New York

LIVE-IN POSITION, BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS MANAGER NEEDED for a 100 acre property with two buildings and barn in the Catskill Region of New York. Looking for a competent person with a friendly disposition, who is skilled in carpentry, plumbing, electric, forest management and animal care. This is a hands-on, labor-intensive, full-time position. Salary and housing provided. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] and include a cover letter, resume and references.

Pennsylvania

FACILITIES MANAGER needed. Uline, a leading North American distributor of shipping, packaging and industrial supplies, seeks a Facilities Manager at its branch in Allentown, PA. Responsibilities will include -Schedule, assign and perform duties in carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, heating/ventilating, roofing and security. -Inspect buildings, sites and equipment for needed repair/maintenance work. -Respond to emergency maintenance requests as required; troubleshoot issues to determine cause and solution. -Assist with construction project management. -Maintain a variety of records and prepare reports for management review. Requirements: -High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor degree preferred. -Previous facilities experience in a distribution environment preferred. -Must be “hands-on” and assist in completing maintenance work. -Experience in supervising maintenance personnel. -Background in working with outside vendors and contractors. Benefits: -Complete insurance coverage medical, dental, vision, life. -401(k) with company match. -Generous paid time off. -Tuition reimbursement. -Three bonus programs. Please email resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers] Equal Opportunity Employer. Male/Female/Disabled/Veteran.

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Semi-retired resourceful, accomplished international equestrian seeking a caretaking property management type position. I have a particular affinity to developing property including gardens, farms, and creating a quality environment while being aware of the bottom line. Looking for a position that demands full responsibility with attention to detail and needs a success oriented personality. I will do the work, you get the reward. Expertise in developing and maintaining first class estates with or without horses. I am looking for someone who would appreciate dedication, honesty and the ability to successfully get things completed. Please call or email to discuss details,

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Monday, April 16, 2012

Australia

HOUSE SITTERS NEEDED in the Mandurah area. We live in Waroona (30 minutes south of Mandurah and 40 minutes north of Bunbury). We are a semi-retired couple who live in a 1938 renovated home in the town of Waroona. We have two Maltese dogs and an aged cat who require feeding and walking. Our home is within walking distance to shops and parks, there is also a Dam and Lake close to us. Our house sitter has cancelled due to illness and we have committed to a caravanning trip for three weeks in May – from May 5 through May 27. Much appreciated if anyone is available to look after our home and pets. Please call John and

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Canada

NEED A CHEF AND LODGE STAFF for a nine room backcountry lodge located in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta. The start date is mid-June until mid-October, generally 7-10 days on, then four days off, accommodation and food provided while working but you need a car and alternate housing for your days off. The chef must be able to bake (breads and desserts); lodge staff do a bit of everything. Come play in the Canadian Rockies at the multi-award winning Mount Engadine Lodge. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details or see us online at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Costa Rica

CARETAKER NEEDED in Costa Rica on an 18-acre farm (near Tamarindo in Guanacaste Provence) overlooking green canopies, dramatic eastern mountain vistas, endless sprawling hills and valleys with quiet farm land ~ already set up with barn, home, small animal area, gardens, trails, and vegetable garden ~ Just 10-minutes from town and 20-minutes from magnificent beaches, world class fishing and shopping. I need a couple who are homebodies to come live in a nice furnished house with spectacular mountain views. Accommodations include a giant master bedroom suite with private access and large kitchen and living room. A green house is available for the garden lovers. Electricity paid by caretaker. I need a caretaker to care for the house and landscaping around house and other responsibilities for absent owner. Also to supervise any work that may be needed to keep property up. Ability to speak Spanish is a plus. Your own transportation would be necessary. Preferably six months to one year commitment. Starting date June 30th, 2012 if a good fit. Photos and more details available on request. Please send resume and photos to Scott by email [Contact info available to subscribers] For more information, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

England

LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER/BUTLER required for a semi-retired Company Director/Landowner living on a shooting estate on the North Yorkshire moors, between Hemsley and Thirsk. The role is varied, but the successful applicant must be experienced in all aspects of housekeeping, cooking, laundry and ironing, maintenance and security. There will also be a requirement to assist on shooting days, and cater for guests on occasions. A driving license is essential. This is a live-in, long-term position. Couples may be considered. To apply, please mail your resume [Contact info available to subscribers] The closing date for this position is Friday April 20th 2012. CRB checks and references are required.

New York

CARETAKER needed for a lovely Rhinebeck property with a separate caretaker’s home. Looking for a single person or family who are non-smokers. Must have extensive knowledge and experience of gardening. You may send your resume in confidence by faxing to

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[Contact info available to subscribers] HONEST, LOYAL AND DISCREET. Married couple looking for a long term house sitting or estate management position. Our children are grown; we have no pets and do not smoke. Our top priority is a good working relationship with the home owners, and our salary is their million dollar view. We both have good retirement incomes and credit scores in the 800’s. In the past fifteen years we’ve been given the opportunity to provide hope in the caretaking of poor children in Mexico, cancer patients, the elderly, and mentoring troubled children. Please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Hard working driven individual looking for work as Houseman, Groundskeeper, Driver, House-sitter. Locations desired: NY, CT, MA, NJ (other locations possible). Live-in. Salary or Hourly with benefits: negotiable. Loves and experienced with animals. Works well with children. Knowledgeable, reliable and responsible. No criminal background, valid NYDL and non-smoker or drinker. Currently: Gardener/Grounds Maintenance on sophisticated 500+ acre estate in Millbrook, NY. Previously employed as Caretaker for 200+ acre fairgrounds. Other positions held: laborer, landscaper, janitor, and general maintenance. Please provide all relevant information: duties, location, requirements, and compensation. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] Thanks.

Multicultural Mature Reliable Married Couple with diverse background will be an asset to you and your property/enterprise. Competent handyman offering residential/commercial maintenance, repairs and remodel; landscaping/gardening; auto/mechanical; and drive/operate all vehicles/equipment. Plus housekeeping/cleaning and natural/gourmet cooking. Both are retail and service business oriented with experience in grocery (management), catering, hospitality, private campground (management), jewelry and photography. We are security-minded, trustworthy, self-motivated, creative/artistic and able to improvise. Being health conscious, substance-free and Earth-friendly, we live simply with keen common sense. Available most anywhere (have valid passports) with no prior obligations. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Australia

MOTORHOMERS/CARAVANERS needed (we have a motorhome) in Proston, Queensland from May onwards. We have 40 acres near Kingaroy, and need someone to look after 10 chooks and 11 cattle (all very friendly). Must water the veggies for you to eat, and we have many fruit trees, 20 kms from the Boondooma dam, with flood free access. Excellent phone service available and a small town is just five kms away. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Brazil

CARETAKERS NEEDED for a home in Buzios, Brazil (near Rio de Janeiro). Searching for one woman or a couple to take care of our home. The caretaker must be extremely organized and know how to cook and clean well. In case of a couple, they must know gardening, small maintenance and be able to perform tasks like washing windows. We provide housing with electrical, gas and water and a salary. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information.

New Mexico

LONG TERM ACCOMMODATION OFFERED for the right applicant on a remote ranch in northeastern New Mexico in exchange for 10 hours of chores per week. Chores include milking gentle goats, feeding chickens, gardening and providing wood to main house seasonally. Produce shared, along with eggs and milk. Owner travels periodically. Looking for someone comfortable with remote living and own income. Retired couple preferred. Own vehicle and current driver’s license essential. Includes Internet, dish TV, and utilities in a private bunk house. No drugs, smoking or alcohol. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

New York

LIVE-IN POSITION, BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS MANAGER NEEDED for a 100 acre property with two buildings and barn in the Catskill Region of New York. Looking for a competent person with a friendly disposition, who is skilled in carpentry, plumbing, electric, forest management and animal care. This is a hands-on, labor-intensive, full-time position. Salary and housing provided. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] and include a cover letter, resume and references.

Ohio

SEEKING A LIVE-IN ENERGETIC INNKEEPER/MANAGER for a unique Ohio Inn. The owner seeks a dynamic individual to manage a rustic 19-room bed and breakfast. Must be able to supervise as well as personally participate in day-to-day operations of the Inn. Compensation includes salary and the innkeeper’s quarters with paid utilities. Prior hospitality and supervisory experience preferred. Please submit your resume and salary requirements to

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Pennsylvania

FACILITIES MANAGER needed. Uline, a leading North American distributor of shipping, packaging and industrial supplies, seeks a Facilities Manager at its branch in Allentown, PA. Responsibilities will include -Schedule, assign and perform duties in carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, heating/ventilating, roofing and security. -Inspect buildings, sites and equipment for needed repair/maintenance work. -Respond to emergency maintenance requests as required; troubleshoot issues to determine cause and solution. -Assist with construction project management. -Maintain a variety of records and prepare reports for management review. Requirements: -High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor degree preferred. -Previous facilities experience in a distribution environment preferred. -Must be “hands-on” and assist in completing maintenance work. -Experience in supervising maintenance personnel. -Background in working with outside vendors and contractors. Benefits: -Complete insurance coverage medical, dental, vision, life. -401(k) with company match. -Generous paid time off. -Tuition reimbursement. -Three bonus programs. Please email resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers] Equal Opportunity Employer. Male/Female/Disabled/Veteran.

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We are a non-smoking, non-drinking, young 60’s couple looking for a long term position. We currently manage and lease an upscale 51 unit apartment complex plus another 72 unit complex. We want to move to warm climate, and be on the water. Would either manage apartments, or be caretakers of your property. Please call

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Monday, April 9, 2012

Australia

URGENT – HOUSE SITTER NEEDED ASAP. This is short notice and urgent as the house sitters we had pulled out today – can anyone please help us? We are looking for a house sitter from now until June 6th for our home and pets in Moore Park Beach, near Bundaberg, Queensland. We have two cats, one dog, and chooks. If you have a caravan you are welcome to stay longer if you like. We have 10 acres so if you have a dog that is fine too as the property is fully fenced. We look forward to hearing from you. Cheers, [Contact info available to subscribers]

Colorado

CARETAKER NEEDED in Pagosa Springs, CO. Landowner is seeking a trustworthy, honest couple to live onsite in an attached one bedroom apartment to maintain the house and grounds. Need to have good people skills and gracious hospitality when working with guests and family. Responsible for cleaning the house and managing the upkeep and supplies for the house as well as purchasing and preparing meals for up to 15 guests (three to four months per year) and responsible for maintenance of house, garage, yard, garden and equipment. Must be able to snowplow the road, and to make minor repairs to equipment and property. Need references from previous employer and resume. Please submit information to [Contact info available to subscribers] or mail to

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Rhode Island

CARETAKER COUPLE needed in the Warwick, RI area. We are searching for a hardworking, trustworthy, energetic couple for full-time management of RI estate. This is a live-in position. Housekeeping and handyman experience preferred. Please fax your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Texas

IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR A CARETAKER on a large ranch in the Big Bend area of West Texas. Responsibilities include building maintenance, general repairs, yard work and some vehicle maintenance. Resume, references and valid driver’s license required. Ranch housing and utilities provided by employer. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wisconsin

RV PARK/CAMPGROUND in the Pardeeville area needs a caretaker. We are looking for someone to help with the day-to-day duties of running a campground. Approximately 15-18 hours per week in exchange for a monthly campsite. You must have your own camper! You can start ASAP! We offer a monthly site valued at $425, Internet valued at $25, and electricity valued at $100, for a total value of $550/month. The job duties will include, but not limited to, mowing, weed eating, painting, tree trimming, equipment maintenance, and you must be available for work weekdays as we do not do these items on the weekend! Enjoy your weekend camping! To apply, please visit our website at

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Greater Denver/Boulder/Fort Collins/Estes/Front Range/Mountains long-term house sitting or caretaking job desired for a married couple starting June 1st or later. Non-smoking, responsible, friendly administrative professional (with retail management experience) and Graphic Designer with landscaping experience; capable of light repairs. Will care for pets, garden, plants and property. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Friday, April 6, 2012

Australia

NEED SOMEONE reliable with empathy and patience to housesit and mind an elderly Jack Russell terrier, from Friday, May 25th until

Thursday, June 28th, 2012 in our home at Para Hills, South

Australia. Our house has two bedrooms, a low maintenance garden (no lawns) in a quiet suburb. We are located within 25 minutes of Adelaide in a near northern suburb. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information.

California

HOUSE SITTER WANTED in Sacramento from July 8 through July 15 and also from July 22 to July 29, 2012. I need someone to provide companionship for two cats and keep an eye on the garden, including harvesting and eating ripe foods. The house sitting position is for three weeks; though I plan to be back for the middle week, the house sitters would be encouraged to stay over that week or be free to travel from this area. For more details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Colorado

FULL-TIME RANCH HAND needed at [Contact info available to subscribers] in Walden, CO. Benefits include health and dental insurance, 401K, housing, and utilities. Salary will be commensurate with experience. To apply, please fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

France

HOUSE SITTER NEEDED ASAP in Limousine, France starting around April 15, 2012 for six months, or longer. Accommodation offered is for a house-person to live in and look after my house in Central France. Housing, living and traveling expenses inclusive. The property is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, quite remote and set in hectares of woodland where there is an abundance of wildlife. The house is heated by an amazing open log fire. Mains electricity and water, cooking by bottled gas, television, internet and telephone all connected. Renovation of the house is almost complete however there is some ongoing work outstanding. The location is quite isolated so only apply if you really love the country life. The requirement is to live-in and look after the house while I’m away as I work away from home. I plan to run this house as a guest house (chambers d’hôte) targeting the English speaking market. The term of the requirement is open to negotiation but, if things work out, there will be an opportunity to help run the guest house. The work involves general housekeeping and some outdoor work in the grounds such as clearing overgrowth and grass cutting. Obviously I’m looking for an outdoor type and someone who is happy to work without supervision. Some French language would be an advantage although it is quite possible to get by without it. I’m learning French at the moment. For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Illinois

FULL-TIME HOUSE MANAGER needed for a formal residence in downtown Chicago. A private entrepreneurial couple in downtown Chicago is seeking a highly experienced, formally trained House Manager for their Chicago home. Duties include overall hands-on residential maintenance in conjunction with two to four other staff members as well as servicing and repairs, coordinating and overseeing events/parties, light cooking, driving, household errands, overseeing staff, managing the daily flow of duties and expectations, cleaning, etc. The House Manager will be overseeing the staff, but this is a very large property that requires all hands on deck when it comes to cleaning. The House Manager must be comfortable working in an extremely formal work environment and OK wearing a uniform. Must be able to wear a lot of hats in order to make the home run smoothly. A calm, yet professional demeanor is needed! The schedule is Monday through Friday, 10-8 (when the employer is in residence, shorter hours when not), live out with flexibility required for weekend events and entertaining. The ideal candidate has very long-term references, 7-10/years of experience and formal training at a school would be preferred. The salary will be $60,000 to $95,000, depending on experience, plus a full benefits package. The start date is ASAP! Please email your resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers] with “Chicago Domestic Couple” in the Subject Line to be considered. Thank you.

New York

LIVE-IN POSITION, BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS MANAGER NEEDED for a 100 acre property with two buildings and barn in the Catskill Region of New York. Looking for a competent person with a friendly disposition, who is skilled in carpentry, plumbing, electric, forest management and animal care. This is a hands-on, labor-intensive, full-time position. Salary and housing provided. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] and include a cover letter, resume and references.

Texas

NEED A RANCH HAND for a cattle ranch near Brady, Texas. Seeking an experienced, non-smoking, middle-aged cowman. House, salary, ranch truck and some utilities will be furnished. Prefer someone interested in leasing my ranch and cattle operation in the next few years. Please send your resume with job history, your boss’s phone numbers; schooling and family status to

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Hi, we are a mature young couple in between moving at the moment and would like to offer our services In Perth, Australia. We love animals as well as gardening and are both non-drinkers. If we can help please contact us and perhaps we can arrange a time to meet and see if you feel comfortable with us. We have references. Thanks. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Australia

WE NEED A HOUSE PAINTER who is self motivated, intelligent, and has a sense of humor in Hervey Bay, Queensland (opposite Fraser Island) from April through November 2012. We have a great private garden, caravan site and winter sunshine in exchange for house painting. You should be an experienced painter and need somewhere to live in your own Caravan. We have lots of room for your Caravan, Annex and Car. You have time to do 15 hours a month painting for us in exchange for electricity, water, Wi-Fi, home theatre, entertaining area, laundry and bathroom. Occasional home cooked meals are available too. We are late 50’s, hospitable, flexible and easy going. You are responsible, clean, and mature – and do not smoke, are not a drug addict, violent, thief, gambler or alcoholic. Work involves painting a shed, roof, gutters and inside a large four bedroom house. Not all at once – over six to eight months. We have lots of tools which might be handy. If it works out and you want to stay, we do need a permanent caretaker. Travelers are OK too. The weather is good until December. Will need references and a police check. Couples are welcome. We are a dog friendly household. Please give

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Barbados

DO YOU NEED A REAL BREAK FROM EVERYTHING? I am away from home from the 23rd of June until the 12th of November and I am looking for someone (singles preferred), who will enjoy the sunset views, needs a hideaway to write, read or simply rebuild yourself, walk to a really good swimming beach to dive into the Caribbean Sea or maybe you can do your work on the Internet here. My (“easy to care for”) two bedroom second floor apartment, with lots of greenery (mango trees) is waiting for you. It would best suit someone seeking a quiet base to enjoy while exploring Barbados and all the wonders it has to offer. My plants need loving hands. The expenses would have to be paid. Looking forward to hearing from you. Please write to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Croatia

WE ARE HIRING A HORSE CARE PERSON for the 2012 season. Requirements include good horsemanship skills to care for and exercise our horses and provide a safe and enjoyable horseback riding experience for our guests. To learn more about our guest retreat and ranch in Croatia, where we take guests on horseback rides into the National Park, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] If you feel you are that person or you know of such person, you can contact us at [Contact info available to subscribers] We especially encourage women to apply for the position. Salary, room and board included.

Florida

CARETAKER/COUPLE wanted in Lake County, FL. Looking for a husband/wife team to work at our property. The ideal couple would have experience in general building maintenance, mowing, cleaning/housekeeping, etc. also including care of animals. Accommodations are available for a live-in position. Please send your complete resume and any pertinent information to [Contact info available to subscribers] or mail to [Contact info available to subscribers] Be sure to list relevant experience, salary requirements and references as we are presently accepting applications.

Michigan

INNKEEPER WANTED. [Contact info available to subscribers] is the premier bed and breakfast in South Haven, Michigan. The Innkeepers are most certainly the face of any B&B. You will be required to know all about the Inn and the area, and respond to guests in a warm, yet professional manner. Duties include handling reservations, greeting guests, helping serve a gourmet breakfast and light housekeeping. You will handle administrative duties, and run a computer system and credit card machine. Knowledge of Quick Books would be helpful but not necessary. We are looking for a happy, smart, out-going, positive person who is a self starter and can multi task. The position includes room, board and a cell phone allowance. You can view the Inn at [Contact info available to subscribers] Please forward resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Responsible, professional, 47-year-old woman in excellent health seeks a caretaking position in Italy in May, a few days up to the whole month, any type of housing, in the country or city. Pet care and gardening experience, open to taking on other duties. Excellent references. Need internet daily to run my natural healing business. Please email me at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Australia

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A RELIABLE AND CARING COUPLE interested in semi-rural living and who would enjoy the local wildlife, to look after our property in Armstrong Creek, Queensland (50 km north of Brisbane) whilst we are overseas starting May 18th for three to six months. From past experience we have a definite preference for couples with no children and find this works well. We have an A framed brick house and car port, set on a ridge on 40 acres of rolling countryside with lovely views over the surrounding hills. We have encouraged our wildlife, namely red-necked wallabies, possums and many varied birds to come and frequent the area around the house by feeding them small snacks of parrot seed on a daily basis. This has been one of the highlights for us and our yearly visitors to Australia and is also popular with our friends’ visitors as well. Sadly our wallabies are no longer a frequent occurrence but we are hoping to encourage them back. Some element of continued feeding will be one of our requirements during our absence. Of course, as we attract birds and animals onto our property, pets are not an acceptable part of the housesit. Our other requirements are naturally to maintain the house in a good and safe condition, to water the plants and mow the grass around the house and up the driveway, when required and to check gutters periodically for leaf collection as we are on tank water and rely on clear pipes for water collection. If you enjoy wildlife and think this housesit would suit you, please email Linda at [Contact info available to subscribers] with your expressions of interest and some details about yourselves or any questions you may have. Many thanks.

HOUSE SITTING REQUIRED with your own caravan or RV on a farm 20 kms west of Macksville, New South Wales for approximately four weeks, beginning on April 16th. An all on-site facilities will be available, in exchange for looking after the pets, water the garden, etc. Reference’s required. Please email

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California

SEEKING A RANCH HAND/CARETAKER in Palmdale Hills. I am looking for someone with their own trailer/motorhome who would like to trade off ranch duties for free accommodations for you and your living quarters. For more information, please email

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Canada

CARETAKER NEEDED for a small out of town farm, located five miles from Atlin, British Columbia. Canada. Duties would be to cook and keep house for an 82-year-old gentleman. Horse experience is a must. Some fencing skills as well as irrigation work involved. Must hold a valid driver’s license. For contact info, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

France

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A HOUSE SITTER for a few months up to one year in the beautiful South of France, located 30 km from Nice, and it’s 40 km to Cannes. Please email Ulrike for further information at [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you.

Pennsylvania

FACILITIES MANAGER needed. Uline, a leading North American distributor of shipping, packaging and industrial supplies, seeks a Facilities Manager at its branch in Allentown, PA. Responsibilities will include -Schedule, assign and perform duties in carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, heating/ventilating, roofing and security. -Inspect buildings, sites and equipment for needed repair/maintenance work. -Respond to emergency maintenance requests as required; troubleshoot issues to determine cause and solution. -Assist with construction project management. -Maintain a variety of records and prepare reports for management review. Requirements: -High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor degree preferred. -Previous facilities experience in a distribution environment preferred. -Must be “hands-on” and assist in completing maintenance work. -Experience in supervising maintenance personnel. -Background in working with outside vendors and contractors. Benefits: -Complete insurance coverage medical, dental, vision, life. -401(k) with company match. -Generous paid time off. -Tuition reimbursement. -Three bonus programs. Please email resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers] Equal Opportunity Employer. Male/Female/Disabled/Veteran.

Washington

HOUSE SITTER WANTED in Snohomish, Washington for approximately five weeks around October 2012. We can be flexible with the dates. My name is Samantha and I live with my husband and two boys (ages 6 and 10) near Seattle, Washington. My husband, Farren, is a self employed home inspector and I am a Hospice RN. We live a country life but are only a 30 minute drive north of Seattle in the town of Snohomish. We live in an area surrounded by trees, horses and other animals, and views of the Cascade Mountains. Our home is on a half acre. It is a two story, four bedroom, three bathroom home with a terrific mountain view. We live in a wonderful, quiet neighborhood and are surrounded by kind, supportive neighbors who are always glad to lend a helping hand. We have a 10-year-old Australian Shepard mix named Toby. We have four indoor/outdoor cats. Sasha is 14. Ellie is 11, and Snowball and Leo are six months old. We also have a decorative chicken coop in our backyard with six laying hens and one gentle gender confused bantam rooster named Romeo. We have participated in home exchanges in the past and they have been very successful. Farren and I have our eye on an approximate a five week European adventure in October of 2012 and have not had good luck in finding a match for this. Most European families with children stick only with school holidays and we are unable to travel internationally during the Summer because of Farren’s business. I am now thinking that a house sitter may be the way to go to ensure that we go where we want when we want! We are looking for a house sitter who is an animal lover, for obvious reasons. Because of our dog’s age he is fairly low maintenance. He will probably follow you around a lot and he enjoys a short walk every day. Our cats are entertaining particularly the younger ones. We do have two litter boxes in the home that will require daily cleaning. Our chickens are much easier to care for than you might imagine. They need to be fed and watered every few days. I let them out in the morning and close up the coop door for them in the evening. You would not need to clean their coop as we will do it just before we leave. Their eggs are delicious … and they are really so much fun to watch. They are all different breeds with names and their own personalities. Our home has all the conveniences you could imagine. We have forced air heat. A wood fireplace on the lower lever. Basic cable with Netflix connected through the Wii Internet. We won’t really have a garden to look after at this time. Most of our yard is low to no maintenance. We will have our yard person come and mow while we are gone. Please feel free to contact me with questions or inquiries at [Contact info available to subscribers] Thanks so much for your time!

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Reliable, honest, non-smoking, clean, semi-retired, caretaker available. Have tools, handyman skills, own income and a valid driver’s license. Looking for a quiet, rural setting. Will exchange cabin, cottage or small house plus utilities for 20 hours work. Will work extra for stipend. Can do mowing, general cleaning, pool care, minor plumbing and carpentry. Am clean and neat, with a security background. I am flexible geographically. Resume, references, and driving record available. I will treat your property as if it was my own, plus some. You will not be disappointed with me. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] any time, or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Monday, April 2, 2012

Australia

WE ARE SEEKING RELIABLE MATURE HOUSE SITTERS for the period June 4th to August 3rd, 2012 at our home in Toowoomba, Queensland. We prefer a couple with some house and pet-sitting experience. We have a beautiful four-bedroom home on an acre of land on the western side of Toowoomba. Our Sheltie (Phantom) and ten-year-old cat (Tendu) love a little bit of spoiling and are very friendly – just like our small neighborhood. Phantom will require regular brushing so we would prefer house sitters who would be comfortable with that task. We have an in-ground solar-heated salt-water pool requiring no maintenance during our time away and a very small veggie patch. Our local area is now very green following recent rains but we do have our own tanks for use in the garden. We have a very friendly neighborhood with a small shopping complex just one km away and the centre of Toowoomba is just five kms. There is no public transport so your own vehicle would be needed. We are about eighty minutes drive from Brisbane, and two hours from the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast. Toowoomba is renowned for its beautiful gardens and there are many things to see and do around our region. Previous house sitters have all enjoyed our beautiful area. As our acre requires some maintenance at the time of year that we will be away, we would prefer to hear from experienced couples who are happy to work in the garden. There is space for anyone travelling with a van or trailer, but unfortunately, due to Council regulations limiting the number of dogs allowed on properties in our area, we are unable to accept house sitters travelling with their own pets. Please be aware that Toowoomba does experience some very cool nights during the winter period, but the days are mild and for most part very rarely wet! For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER NEEDED. Scouts NSW have a vacancy for a caretaker at Pennant Hills. This is a permanent, part-time position with the incumbent required to live on site in a three bedroom cottage. The caretaker will be required to work 20 hours per week on a seven day roster including some weekends. Duties include minor maintenance work, mowing and general site security including lock up. The position reports to the Centre Manager and pays an hourly rate of $16.64 + Superannuation and Penalties as per the award. Applicants will also be required to undergo a “Working with Children” check as well as a Police check. Information packs are available from Lisa Marmora, Manager, Baden Powell Scout Centre on 94842278. Applications in writing must be submitted to [Contact info available to subscribers] on the official application form.

Canada

HOUSE SITTER WANTED in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, between St. Peters and Port Hawksbury at The Points from July 10th-ish to August 18th-ish. We need a person to drive Herbert to Cape Breton from Boston or Vermont in early July and then back to Cape Breton in mid-August. Ideally the house sitter would be finishing a dissertation or novel or poetry or music manuscript and be busy all day. Could use car for local Celtic festivities and to shop for own food. Would have own large bedroom in old house on Bras d’Or Lake on private eight acres bordered by rustic creek and have access to canoe and Sunfish to paddle and sail across to Pringle Island also owned by us. The owners will be busy rebuilding a historic boathouse. You can have studio space in beached lobster boat with a screened porch on the banks of a lake or a 1955 commodious Airstream trailer. Our need is for you to drive Herbert from Cape Breton and back and to be busy and independent and pleasant while working on your project. No TV. It’s a very quiet place, very private, and very beautiful. Please call Virginia and Herbert at their USA phone number of

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PRIVATE TEACHER/TUTOR position available in Toronto (Yorkville), Ontario, Canada, starting ASAP. A private household seeks a live-out Private teacher/tutor, Monday to Friday, who will be responsible for the education of two girls (five and seven-year-old). Travel is occasionally involved for up to two weeks at a time and availability some weekends is required. Supervised directly by the employer, the successful candidate will: maintain the home school curriculum (Calvert), create a homogeneous and coherent education, organized, structured and purposeful learning environment, have the ability to foster a lifelong love of the continuous acquisition of knowledge, create an emotional, creative and social development environment, track and monitor the development of the children, keep the children’s daily schedule, organize various leisure activities at home and outdoor, walk with the children on a daily basis, stimulate/promote an healthy and active lifestyle, timely inform the family of necessity to renew training aids and educative books, handle special requests and related duties as needed, wash and care for the children’s laundry. Must have a Canadian legal working status. Applicants must be service oriented and self-starters, autonomous and dynamic with a strong work ethic and communication skills. Well-mannered, courteous, patient, self-control and honest. Must be discreet and detail-oriented. Pay is $50,000 to $60,000/year in CAD, gross. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Italy

HOUSE SITTER NEEDED ASAP in Lake Garda, Veneto, Italy. Need a house sitter to start in just two days: April 4 – April 10/ Must be a non-smoking house sitter for a house only minutes from Lake Garda. Must love animals. We have two dogs (one is a very timid Border Collie), one cat, and several fish/turtles. For more details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Mexico

CARETAKER NEEDED in Quintana Roo, Mexico starting this April for a long-term position. I need a long-term caretaker for an oceanfront beach house in southern Yucatan who can do yard work and pay for your own internet access, drinking water, gasoline and propane. A SUV rental is available. For more information, please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or visit my website at

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New York

HOUSE SITTER WANTED in Rochester, New York from the 2nd week of July through the 3rd week of August. Must watch over our home and two shy rescue cats. Will also need to mow the lawn. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information. Thanks.

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Professional couple in their mid 50s is seeking a house sitting or estate sitting opportunity in the vicinity of Santa Barbara, CA. We are flexible for starting and ending dates and are ideally seeking a one-year duration with an option for longer, if needed. We are both very handy around the house and garden, love animals, and will take good care of your home while you are away. We can provide references and more information to interested parties. Please email us at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Australia

SHORT-TERM DOG/HOUSE SITTER NEEDED in Tuart Hill, Perth from April 12th through April 26th, 2012. We don’t want to put our old dog in the kennels whilst we holiday – she is no bother and sleeps most of the time, no walking required just lots of pats. Prefer a non-smoker and someone who is home a fair bit. Our house will look after itself – we just need the dog looked after. For more details, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Ecuador

EXPERIENCED VOLUNTEERS needed for the Ilal Cob Project. We look for enthusiastic fellows who would like to help us and learn about building a round shaped sustainable cob and bamboo house, as well as organic farming, cheese and bread making. We will start an organic vegetable garden while working on the house. We have a flat for helpers to stay, with a bathroom and kitchen and Wi-Fi. We offer accommodation and lunch, but the helper should provide their own breakfast and dinner. We expect people to work at least six hours per day; you will be working with local workers, which is a good way to learn Spanish, and can get you in contact with the neighbors. We can also organize Spanish classes and excursions, especially to the jungle, and shamanic ceremonies. We are an Italian couple, Cecilia and Francesco, with a two-year-old son, who first came to Ecuador in 2006. We have lived in this beautiful country for over five years now. Cecilia is a sociologist with a Master’s degree in Gender Studies while Francesco has a PhD in Physics. We worked on international cooperation and environmental research and now we started this beautiful project of building a house for us made of cob and bamboo. We fell in love with nature, the jungle, spirits and the culture of Ecuador and its people, its sunsets, its climate, its power, and we felt that here we could make our dream of living in a self-sustainable way with real caring for the earth and our lives. A few months ago we bought a plot of land on the slopes of the volcano Ilal in the valley of Tumbaco, a half hour from the city of Quito. It is a beautiful place, still quite rural but close to everything you need. The land has approximately 3,000mq and has a nice view of Ilal and the volcano of Quito, Pichincha. Here we will build our house, capturing rainwater, recycling water from sinks, using composting toilets, and in the future we hope to take energy from the sun. Please email

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Pennsylvania

FACILITIES MANAGER needed. Uline, a leading North American distributor of shipping, packaging and industrial supplies, seeks a Facilities Manager at its branch in Allentown, PA. Responsibilities will include -Schedule, assign and perform duties in carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, heating/ventilating, roofing and security. -Inspect buildings, sites and equipment for needed repair/maintenance work. -Respond to emergency maintenance requests as required; troubleshoot issues to determine cause and solution. -Assist with construction project management. -Maintain a variety of records and prepare reports for management review. Requirements: -High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor degree preferred. -Previous facilities experience in a distribution environment preferred. -Must be “hands-on” and assist in completing maintenance work. -Experience in supervising maintenance personnel. -Background in working with outside vendors and contractors. Benefits: -Complete insurance coverage medical, dental, vision, life. -401(k) with company match. -Generous paid time off. -Tuition reimbursement. -Three bonus programs. Please email resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers] Equal Opportunity Employer. Male/Female/Disabled/Veteran.

Spain

PET AND HOUSE SITTER NEEDED in Galicia, northern Spain from mid-April through June/July 2012. We are retired Brits looking for pet (all elderly – two cats and two dogs) and house sitters. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information.

SITUATIONS-WANTED AD:

Wanted: A permanent position on a ranch or farm property. I can go anywhere, and provide great security for your property. I need a house or trailer house to live in (no RV) and all utilities paid and a guarantee of $500 automatically deposited in my bank on the 3rd of every month. I’ll also need a ranch truck or 4WD and gas or diesel to get around the property. Great references available. You wouldn’t be disappointed with me. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Monday, March 26, 2012

Alaska

FARM HELPER-HANDYMAN needed May through September. Camp style lodging, basic vittles, you cook it, 20 hours/week. Negotiable stipend or wages for over 20 hours. More work available on area farms. Live on a beautiful 620 acre historic homestead. Lots of ongoing projects! I am looking for a mature, nonsmoking, nondrinking, individual with no health or diet issues. High energy 67-year-young woman doesn’t want to do this lifestyle solo. Need someone who can be my right hand helper. I run a chainsaw, manage a small orchard, put up firewood, travel the beach on ATV’s to work at my other vacation cabins, oversee a summer guest house, communal garden, teach workshops, harvest wild edible plants, mushrooms, do a personal salmon fishery in August. I am “camping” in my unfinished house as well. Needs a lot of work to be livable before winter. Any construction experience welcome. Helpful if you can drive a farm tractor, and change out implements. For more info please email

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Australia

HOUSE SITTER NEEDED in Drysdale, on the Bellarine Peninsula, located southwest of Melbourne in Victoria from Easter until the end of August 2012 (negotiable). We have a two bedroom house/carport, on a quiet street, with a private garden and bay views. We are a five minute walk to the shopping centre, and 20 minutes to Geelong. The house sitter must maintain our lovely house (gas heating and wood log fire) and garden and look after our 8-year-old Vizla. We definitely will not accept smokers, as this is a non-smoking home. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Canada

WE ARE ON THE LOOKOUT for a semi-retired man (or couple) who would enjoy helping out on the ranch as a longer term commitment. Details negotiable! Another position is open for a longer term stay (to the end of August) for a physically able lady with horse and people skills. Must be flexible, friendly and open minded! Pocket wages possible for long-term stays. We (father, mother, daughter, son in law and their two sons) are a family run ranch in a remote area of British Columbia. We run a 500 head commercial cow/calf operation and have about 50 head of horses (give or take a few). We operate a trail riding outfit in the nearby mountains during July and August. We start calving at the end of February; do a pile of range riding in May and June, head to the mountains in July and start haying by the beginning of August. Our horses are gently started and then learn as they go on the ranch and in the mountains. They are almost all out during the winter as we really don’t start riding until the end of April or so. We have always had luck with those people with previous agriculture experience, but it isn’t really necessary, just a conscientious attitude and a great work ethic gets anyone by. Most importantly, you must be easy going and adaptable, as every day can bring a new challenge. If you need ‘routine’ in your life, our ranch may not be the place for you. What you will be helping with will change with the days and the seasons. There are no set rules or hours, you’ll just hang out and work with us, side by each, for all aspects of ranch life. That will include both outside and inside work, from helping prepare dinner and sweeping a floor to outside chores, from range riding and checking cows – it all depends on the season, your abilities and what is happening at that time. So if you are looking for a new challenge and enjoy a cold beer or glass of wine around the campfire, drop us a line! Please note that we are quite isolated and are more than three hours away from shopping malls, movies theatres, or cell service. As a rule, we don’t normally accept people for a short term visit – by the time you get here and settled in, it seems you would have to move on. Usually people come for minimum of six weeks or for a ‘season’, such as ‘haying season’. We pretty much have our fun on the ranch, and with the extended family, which you would be a welcome part of! References available if you’d like. Thank you everyone, and best of luck! Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Minnesota

WE ARE SEEKING A DETAILED, ENERGETIC AND DEPENDABLE INDIVIDUAL to join our caretaker and maintenance teams for a large community in the east Twin Cities metro area. A portion of your time will be spent on housekeeping duties: cleaning of halls, stairwells, lobbies, laundries and other common areas, as well as turn cleaning, cleaning of the clubhouse and pool areas, grounds clean up, snow removal and grounds work (no mowing). The other portion of your time will be spent assisting maintenance in a variety of day-to-day work orders and projects in apartments and around the site (i.e. plumbing, electrical, carpentry, grounds work, painting, HVAC, pool maintenance, etc.). You must live on-site and participate in on-call rotation. Must pass pre-work screening and have a minimum of one year of caretaking and/or light maintenance experience. This is an excellent opportunity to work and grow within a reputable, locally owned management company. We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, 401K, flex benefits, vacation, etc. To apply, please fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Mississippi

CARETAKER, OR CARETAKER COUPLE NEEDED IMMEDIATELY on a beautiful plantation near Natchez, Mississippi. This is a gorgeous environment for a naturalist. The caretaker will need to do heavy lifting once in awhile, regular two horse care, one dog care, have organic gardening, maintenance and repair skills, and be computer savvy. Because of marketing the vegetables, you will need to be friendly and have good social skills. You will need to drive, have your own vehicle, and be able to drive a pickup attached to a horse trailer. If you can ride and work the horses, it would be great. You will also need to be self motivated, a creative thinker, healthy, non drug user, and prefer no tobacco. Need a progressive thinker without trauma residue that affects work. A two bedroom, one bath, big porches, historic, rustic, comfy home is yours to use and keep neat and clean. Small monthly salary and opportunity for extra jobs for extra income. Must be tolerant of heat, humidity, insects and wild critters because of the tropical woodsy climate here May through September. If you are the right fit for this job, you will receive a $175 bonus (once employment is assured) if you call me by March 28th with your contact info, and already have your own recent (within 18 months) background check completed. Please call

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Missouri

WE HAVE A SMALL RESTAURANT in the beautiful rural Missouri Ozarks (See [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information) that is open Friday – Sunday from late May – mid September. We cook everything from scratch and could really use a person or couple to help with two to three hours of food prep on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday and about an hour helping us close Friday -Sunday evenings. In exchange you would get meals (on the weekends) a place to stay (either a spot with full hook ups for your RV or else stay in our newly renovated Airstream.) No salary (although there are always opportunities to wait tables and earn tips if you were interested!) but lots of time off to explore this wonderful part of the country. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information.

New Jersey

CARETAKER WANTED for a Somerset County equestrian estate of 100+ acres. Duties include maintaining all lawns, gardens and fields, and the repair and maintenance of the main house, tenant properties, and barn facilities. You must have demonstrated skill in landscaping work with machinery, carpentry, painting, plumbing, and electrical work. Small engine and mechanical skills also necessary. You must be well organized and detail oriented. You must have experience as a caretaker with excellent references. The pay will be commensurate with your skills. Please email your resume outlining your work history and skill set. You must be willing to have criminal background and credit checks. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] and include these words in the subject line: “Somerset County, NJ Position” for screening. Thank you.

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Male, 45 mature responsible individual looking for a short-term or long-term house sitting arrangement in the Washington D.C. metro area (Northern Virginia and Maryland suburbs). I enjoy caring for pets. I have basic electrical and plumbing experience. I will work for free in exchange for recommendation and/or reference. I will consent to criminal background check. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Alaska

WORKERS NEEDED with general farm experience; fence building, wood cutting, carpentry or other trade skills, knowledge of machinery, tractors. Various lodging available; some private, some communal. Basic food staples provided, do your own cooking. Stipend or hourly wage can be negotiated. Garden space available, chickens. Several job descriptions offered; singles to work in communal garden, yard work, farm chores, etc. For a couple; share indoor-outdoor duties, answer phone, small on site Museum host, give tours, help with overnight guests, cleaning etc, keep yard and flowers trimmed, supervise other workers. Possible use of summer vehicle or bring your own. Located on one of a kind historic 620 acre homestead with beach frontage on Kachemak Bay. If you are interested in a unique summer experience (May 1 – September 15 or later) please call us at [Contact info available to subscribers] with links to other sites also offering summer jobs.

Canada

HOUSE SITTER WANTED in Qualicum Beach, Vancouver Island, BC from April 2012 forward. The dates and length of stay are flexible, hoping for after April, for two months. You can live on a beautiful 24 acre property, with a newer large home, three horses, and one large dog. For more information, please email

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LIVE-IN COUPLE needed for a house on the Island of Kefalonia, Greece. The woman is needed for housekeeping, cleaning and cooking, to a high standard. The man needs to be a competent gardener, and handyperson. A clean driving license is necessary. Must be child and pet friendly. References are required. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Maine

FULL-TIME, LIVE-IN MAINE HUNTING/FISHING SPORTING CAMP MANAGER needed. Experienced Manager wanted for a remote, generator-powered year-round Lodge on the River in T5, R8 Maine. The camp has 11 wood-heated log cabins with indoor plumbing, 40 seat dining room, and offers hunting, fishing, canoeing, and snowmobiling. Responsibilities include all aspects of Client Interaction, Marketing, Staff Supervision, Office Communications, Reservations, and Bookkeeping. The position is full-time, live-in with full room and board, salary and paid vacations. Background and drug check required. Please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] No phone inquires please.

Puerto Rico

SEEKING A PART-TIME ANIMAL CARETAKER OR COUPLE in exchange for a private room and bathroom in Puerto Rico. Need to be responsible, organized, physically strong, animal lovers 25 or older, with references and some animal care experience for a home shelter. Responsibilities include: feeding, bathing dogs, help medicating, vaccinating, cleaning, disinfecting animal areas, and some yard work. Fix-it abilities will be a plus. This will be in exchange for a free, furnished, large 19 x 19 bedroom and bath in a comfortable home across from beach and boardwalk. Good transportation a must. Share electric, and food expenses. Need a six month or long-term commitment with a one-month trial period. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Spain

ANIMAL/HOUSE SITTER NEEDED in Malaga, Pizarra, Ceralba, Spain from April 15 to about May 30, 2012. We have a small farm house, 30 km from Malaga, with three dogs and four horses. The house sitter should have experience in caring for horses and dogs, and will also need to water the garden and trees, if it is necessary. The house sitter should feel responsible for living creatures and be serious. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information.

SITUATIONS-WANTED AD:

An experienced Household Manager and trained Butler is seeking a position in Canada mainly but will consider ALL opportunities worldwide. Interested in Residential Management openings, House and Estate running. Can supply excellent references and available to start immediately. Currently resident in Toronto. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] All enquiries will be replied to ASAP.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Canada

CAT/HOUSE SITTER NEEDED in Campbell River on Vancouver Island, BC from July 1 to August 31. We are teachers and we head out to a summer cabin for the summer. We are always looking for someone to stay in our house and look after our cats (we have three cats!). We prefer to find someone or a couple who is/are looking for a place to stay for free in exchange for feeding the cats and watering the plants. Our house backs onto a green belt and is very private in the back yard. Our back deck is perfect for relaxing on and enjoying a barbecue. We are a three minute drive from the beach and close to town and all shopping. There is a catsitter available if you wanted to go and explore the island for a few days. Please respond if this is something you would be interested in by emailing [Contact info available to subscribers]

Colorado

WE ARE HIRING A SERIOUS RIDER(S), an individual, or couple, to live on-site to do ranch work in Elizabeth, CO. We are a working horse farm and boarding facility, and applicants must be customer facing and pleasant. Our expectations of your riding skills are higher than most, as the mounts are mostly high performance thoroughbreds, and not average trail horses. Job duties include, but are not limited to: driving a truck (manual transmission) and 32′ horse trailer (must have current drivers license), ability to ride 2 – 6 horses daily, in an English (polo) saddle (cannot weigh over 200 pounds due to horse size), ability to perform ranch duties, such as driving a tractor, tractor maintenance, fencing, chain saw use, and handyman chores, ability to feed and care for up to 65 horses, twice a day, willingness to clean stalls and blanket horses daily, speak and understand English. Included is a small cottage with two bedrooms, living room/kitchen/bath, utilities (propane/electric) and Direct TV hook up, plus $300/week. If interested, please email [Contact info available to subscribers] with qualifications. The position is available in two weeks.

Mexico

CAT/HOUSE SITTER WANTED for my home on the Mexican Caribbean, near Cancun, on Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo from July 1 to September 1, 2012. I need a committed individual or couple to care for a healthy cat and provide a presence in a large but simple house located on Isla. Pay utilities only. Please email

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Portugal

CARETAKERS NEEDED for a 15 room Guest House in Olhao, Portugal for two different time periods: from August 7th through August 14th and also the entire month of December, 2012. Applicants should have some hospitality experience, and be a mature couple or a single person. For more details, please email

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Spain

RESPONSIBLE SELF MOTIVATED Spanish-speaking couple needed as Caretaker/Gardener and Cleaner/Housekeeper couple. Will be responsible to manage a 12 bed holiday villa in Catalonia in Spain. Accommodation in high quality cottage/utilities provided and salary. Please email your resume and references to

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Texas

CARETAKER COUPLE NEEDED in the Austin area (near Pflugerville, TX). A horse farm needs a couple to be responsible for the care and upkeep of the property (70 acres) and about a dozen horses. We want and expect workers, not house sitters. A familiarity with horses and ease in handling them is essential. Be sure to list your qualifications in this area. Care will involve feeding, cleaning stalls, turnouts, exercising, grooming, bathing, vet care, etc. We have new barns, and first class facilities. Housing provided in a new custom built two bedroom gate house, near the property entrance, which is outstanding! Duties will involve maintenance of buildings and grounds, equipment use, fence building, general repairs, gardening work, mowing etc. – general handy man skills. Ideally, the wife would have extensive experience with horses and the husband would be the handyman. $3,000 per month for the couple: $1,500 each. Health insurance provided after 30 days. Housing furnished (with utilities), five day work week. Non-smoking. Experience, honesty, responsibility, neatness and organization are all very important. The job starts about mid-May. This is a special opportunity for an exceptional mature couple, who like the fresh air of country living! Background checks and valid ID required. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] and include these words in the subject line: “Texas Caretaker Couple Position” for screening. Thank you.

SITUATIONS-WANTED AD:

A mature professional couple is seeking a house sitting or caretaking position in the San Francisco Bay Area. San Francisco, Marin, South Bay as well as the Monterey Peninsula are all great areas. We will consider all types of housing. We have pet care, gardening and technical skills experience. Excellent references available. Please email us at [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information. Thank you.

Monday, March 19, 2012

Australia

A CARETAKER WANTED, either a couple or a single person, for a permanent position in Cornubia, Queensland. Accommodation provided with kitchen, lounge-dining, bedroom, shower, toilet, laundry, floor coverings, curtains-screens, partly furnished; along with free electricity. Your only expense will be for gas for the shower and cooking. Rural experience an advantage. Duties as follows: feed two horses nightly in the stable yards/transfer into night area (round yard), release into paddocks mornings, hold for Ferrier on occasions, feed and water six laying hens daily (share eggs), housesit and feed two dogs if we are away, and as needed, pump up water (Diesel pump, electric start). There is an alarm system installed and there are water underground systems. A 4WD Quad bike is on the property for your use. Interested? If so, please ring [Contact info available to subscribers] Resume and references are required.

I NEED A HOUSE SITTER to live in my home in Heathcote, Victoria and look after my two cats and two small dogs for two weeks from April 23rd to May 5th. One cat needs medication daily. The dogs are very friendly. For more information, please email

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Missouri

SEEKING EXPERIENCED, UNENCUMBERED CARETAKERS to manage a 20 acre estate located in west St. Louis County. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to handle tasks including lawn care, landscaping, general maintenance and repair of lawn care equipment and general knowledge in the care of horses. Must also have a proven ability to perform domestic responsibilities including cooking, cleaning, and running errands. Excellent driving record is a must, with a chauffeur’s license preferred. Previous experience in the health care of the elderly would be preferred. Candidates must be flexible and willing to work varied but not excessive hours, periodically on weekends. A good credit history and no criminal background required. Verifiable references must be provided. Excellent health and vitality are essential. Employer will provide a three bedroom, two bath house on grounds, two weeks paid vacation and a vehicle for business use and a competitive salary. To apply, please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for consideration.

Washington

HORSE CARETAKER NEEDED in Ocean Shores, WA. Trade work for rent. I need a long-term caretaker for eight horses. Can be a single person or couple. Duties include stall cleaning eight stalls, feed twice daily and do property maintenance. Must have horse experience and provide references. I provide free housing in 35 ft fifth wheel, paid electricity, paid water, paid TV, and a small salary. If you have the right training experience – I do pay extra for that. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

West Virginia

HANDYWOMAN/CAREGIVER NEEDED to help me start an organic garden, maintain property and care for my pleasant 89-year-old mother. We are located in West Virginia, one hour from D.C. in a beautiful, quiet setting near the Shenandoah. You will be provided with a one bedroom apartment, including all utilities, phone, internet and meals plus $400/month. Must enjoy working outdoors and have a caring attitude. Three references and background check required. Please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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AN EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL COUPLE is seeking a long-term house sitting or caretaking position in Austin, Texas. We will consider all types of housing. We have handyman, maintenance and technical skills. We have experience with hospitality, pet care, gardening and landscaping. Excellent references can be provided. Please email us at [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Australia

HOUSE SITTER NEEDED in the Stanthorpe/Tenterfield area from April 10th, 2012 – January 15th, 2013. I will be happy for any period over this time – as I can advertise for another house sitter for the other period. My property is 30 minutes from Stanthorpe in New South Wales close to Bald Rock National Park and the wineries, and 45 minutes to Tenterfield. My 600 acre property comes with a four bedroom brick house with a five acre garden. The garden would need ride-on mowing when needed – not at all during the winter and the garden just needs the weeds hand pulled (take a coffee with you and if you see something – pull it out – it’s not hard work). The gardens are all established and do not need watering. All gardens are heavily planted and not many weeds do come up. It just depends on the weather and how much rain we have had. The garden has just been totally pruned and trimmed and is ready for winter – so only the hand weeding is needed besides the spraying. Spray for mowing edges is needed four to six hours per month. The house has a wood fire (wood supplied) and is warm as toast. There are no animals to look after. Just keep the house secure and the property lived in. Electricity is mains, telephone – land line. Internet is satellite. Hot water is gas. No neighbors – they are one kilometer away. There are lots of birds in the garden – native animals are on the property including koalas, kangaroos, echidnas, platypus, and good fishing holes. The property has motorbikes for checking fences and cattle – this is optional – but is a great way to look around and visit the river. I am prepared to accept any animals besides cats – as I have too many birds to allow a cat. Anyway – feel free to ask more questions and if you are interested let me know. Please email

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California

HOUSE SITTER NEEDED for my Bay area home from April 20 through August 31, 2012. I have two spoiled cats which also will need to be taken care of – so I am really searching for a cat/house sitter. Please email me a letter about yourself and let me know if you are a cat lover. You will need to have a car and be non-smokers. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details.

HORSE CARETAKER needed. We have a small one bedroom caretaker trailer on a horse ranch located between Red Bluff and Los Molinos. Do you dream of living among horses and feel the wind in your hair upon the back of a horse? We are looking for an experienced horse person who would enjoy riding young horses and working with foals and yearlings in exchange for rent and electric. There is also a possibility of earning money if you want to give beginner riding lessons to youth. Applicants must be a drug free and be a gentle person who could pass a background check. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Maryland

A TOP TIER SEASONED ESTATE MANAGER is needed in the Greater Washington, DC Metro area. I am searching for a highly experienced Private Assistant/House or Estate Manager to oversee properties in Potomac, MD, Washington DC, and New York City. You will need to oversee housekeeping, nanny/tutor, handyman, chef/assistant, etc. Must have supervisory experience, be proficient in MS Office, possess outstanding interpersonal skills, be service oriented, and very discreet. Salary will be up to $100,000 plus benefits. This is a live-out position. To apply, please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Portugal

CAT/HOUSE SITTER WANTED in Alcochete, near Lisbon, Portugal from April 1 to April 12/13, 2012. I am looking for someone to cat-sit in my home whilst I return to the UK for a couple of weeks. I live on the outskirts of a lovely village and Lisbon is within easy reach via public transport. Please email Jane for further details at [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Single woman with indoor cat seeks a long-term living arrangement as a caretaker to private residence in San Francisco, California. Experienced in coordinating upkeep: house and garden, clean, tidy, clerical, and anything useful. In exchange I need an unused house, or wing, to live in and study in. I have some furniture. Non-smoker. References. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Australia

HOUSE SITTERS NEEDED in Bindoon, Western Australia from April 5th through April 19th approximately. Prefer a mature couple, and this would be very suitable for caravanners. We have chooks, geese, 12 sheep, love birds, and gold fish. You may need to take care of the garden if it does not rain! Nothing strenuous. No house work. No dog or cat. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information. Thanks.

Minnesota

EXPERIENCED APARTMENT CARETAKER TEAM needed for a 41-unit building in St. Louis Park. We are looking for two people, with one home during days, for a St. Louis Park apartment building to live on-site. Both people must have previous verifiable experience as a Caretaker or Building Manager in an apartment building. Light maintenance skills are a must. You are provided a two-bedroom apartment, and salary with possible bonus up to $225.00 per month. Please fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] Be sure to include a day and evening phone number. Specify “St. Louis Park position” on your resume or cover letter.

New York

LIVE-IN POSITION, BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS MANAGER NEEDED for a 100 acre property with two buildings and barn in the Catskill Region of New York. Looking for a competent person with a friendly disposition, who is skilled in carpentry, plumbing, electric, forest management and animal care. This is a hands-on, labor-intensive, full-time position. Salary and housing provided. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] and include a cover letter, resume and references.

North Carolina

SEEKING A RESPONSIBLE, MULTI-SKILLED WOMAN OR POSSIBLY A COUPLE to be caretaker(s) for our ten acre property, and most importantly to be caregivers for our gentle family pets (four). We live in a beautiful land conservation mountain community surrounded by creeks, hiking trails, waterfalls, meadows and a pond. We offer a charming creekside caretaker’s cottage with amenities including high speed Internet, yard, and personal garden space. We are looking for assistance in any combination of the following areas: groundskeeping using state of the art equipment, light yard work/gardening, errands/shopping, computer skills, light administrative, assistant. Applicants should be financially secure, good health, non-smoker, no pets, recent photos, offer background check info, references, and enjoy cats/dogs. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Scotland

DOG/HOUSE SITTER NEEDED on the border of Perthshire and Fife in Scotland from the beginning of June to either July 21st or the beginning of August 2012. You must be a reliable, friendly house/Labrador sitter in our big old house and garden overlooking the River Tay. We live central to Perth, which is the gateway to the Highlands. A must is a love of dogs; we have one smoochy Labrador who will need a daily walk or two. He’ll travel in the car well and you could take him with you travelling as he’s very sociable and polite. There is also the possibility of a small (around £100 per week cash) income if you would like it, which would take you about two hours every 3rd day or so (packing orders and taking small packages to the Post Office). This could suit a Ph.D. student on write up maybe? Or someone who is semi-retired? References are essential. We are a University lecturer and a businesswoman. We need someone booked by the end of April at the latest. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Wanted: A permanent position on a ranch or farm property. I can go anywhere, and provide great security for your property. I need a house or trailer house to live in (no RV) and all utilities paid and a guarantee of $500 automatically deposited in my bank on the 3rd of every month. I’ll also need a ranch truck or 4WD and gas or diesel to get around the property. Great references available. You wouldn’t be disappointed with me. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Monday, March 12, 2012

Arizona

CARETAKER NEEDED at [Contact info available to subscribers], Tonopah, Arizona. Duties include watering, reading meters, weeding, greeting occasional guests, collecting rent, forwarding mail, etc. Pluses: plumbing, electrical, mechanical skills. 15 hours weekly for RV or tent, electric allotment, unlimited use of natural hot mineral waters and labyrinth. Long term possible. Inexpensive laundry. Services and employment opportunities within walking distance. Clothing optional; wholesome, non-sexual naturist atmosphere. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER/LANDSCAPER/HANDYMAN needed 50 miles southwest of Tucson, Arizona, in the small village of Arivaca ([Contact info available to subscribers]), from April through October and potentially longer. We are looking for a person or persons to maintain drip watering systems, your small garden, and landscaping around the house. This property sits on 40 acres of grasslands and rolling hills and backs to miles of public state trust land and national forest. Breathtaking views, high chaparral beauty, and peace and quiet. Full hookup RV/Trailer pad and utilities provided. You will need your own trailer or RV. Please respond to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Australia

URGENT – I need a property sitter to care for my five acre property “Mandalay Gardens” in Gympie, Queensland from March 16 (that’s this Friday!) to the end of May. Please call Greg ASAP for full details at [Contact info available to subscribers] Thanks.

HOUSE SITTER WITH REFERENCES required to look after our two cats and a kitten and water our vegetable patch in Cottesloe, Perth while we are away from April 6 through April 15. We live close to the beach and transportation to town. We have a fantastic cat sitter we have used all the time, who is now in the UK, and we would like to find similar person here. For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Germany

DOG AND HOUSSITTER NEEDED in Nordrhein-Westfalen, on the west bank of the Rhine, near the Netherlands, in the countryside, from March 31 to April 14, 2012. We are searching for a house sitter for the Easter holidays. We have a 400-year-old, very big farmhouse with space for five people. The house is in a small village near all the facilities you will need, with a big garden. You have to take care of two nice dogs and the garden. One dog is only a 6-month-old and needs more attention. Maybe at the weekend people want to see our art gallery. Düsseldorf, Cologne and Aachen are nearby. You can also visit the Netherlands which is only a half-an-hour-drive. You can find nature, culture, cities and many activities in the surrounding area. Our housekeeper will help you to find your way in the first days. For more details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Oregon

WE NEED A HOUSE AND DOG SITTER for June through August on the Oregon Coast. Studio apartment available with all utilities paid. Laundry facilities and second bath down stairs. Apartment overlooks Siltcoos Lake near Florence, Oregon. If you have your own RV we have a RV hookup including 30 amp service and sewer connection. Close to beach, sand dunes, and several lakes. The only duties are caring for our Labrador some light yard work and notifying us if some problem arises with our house or 2 ½ acres. Must like dogs. Ours is well trained and lives inside. No smoking inside. Will need references. Please contact

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Pennsylvania

FACILITIES MANAGER needed. Uline, a leading North American distributor of shipping, packaging and industrial supplies, seeks a Facilities Manager at its branch in Allentown, PA. Responsibilities will include -Schedule, assign and perform duties in carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, heating/ventilating, roofing and security. -Inspect buildings, sites and equipment for needed repair/maintenance work. -Respond to emergency maintenance requests as required; troubleshoot issues to determine cause and solution. -Assist with construction project management. -Maintain a variety of records and prepare reports for management review. Requirements: -High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor degree preferred. -Previous facilities experience in a distribution environment preferred. -Must be “hands-on” and assist in completing maintenance work. -Experience in supervising maintenance personnel. -Background in working with outside vendors and contractors. Benefits: -Complete insurance coverage medical, dental, vision, life. -401(k) with company match. -Generous paid time off. -Tuition reimbursement. -Three bonus programs. Please email resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers] Equal Opportunity Employer. Male/Female/Disabled/Veteran.

Scotland

HOUSE SITTER WANTED in Angus, Scotland from March 28 through April 8. The house sitters can stay in our detached, comfortable home in Brechin, Angus. This is an excellent location in the countryside and near tourist attractions. No pets. Prefer local house sitters. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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A mature professional couple is seeking a house sitting or caretaking position in the San Francisco Bay Area. San Francisco, Marin, South Bay as well as the Monterey Peninsula are all great areas. We will consider all types of housing. We have pet care, gardening and technical skills experience. Excellent references available. Please email us at [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information. Thank you.

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Australia

HOUSE/PET SITTER WANTED short-term, from April 22 to 29, 2012, in Summerholm (near Plainlands and Ipswich). We have small acreage, must be willing to feed and water horses, in saying this it can be done from the other side of the fence. You may bring your cat or a dog, so long as it gets along with my two very friendly inside dogs. Enjoy the peace and quiet without being too far away from everything. Plainlands is 5 minutes away; Ipswich is just 25 minutes away. You must drive as we don’t have very much public transport here. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Ireland

ANIMAL/HOUSE SITTER NEEDED in Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. I have recently moved into a smallholding in rural Northern Ireland, close to Lough Erne. I only have one piglet, a cat, and a dog at present. My home is compact but beautiful. If you are looking for peace and quiet this is the place, although it’s not far from everything you could need. Also being close to the border, this means both Belfast and Dublin are within driving distance. My piggy is called Pixie Primrose and she requires love and attention as much as the dog and cat (Jack and Nyan). I would hope you would enjoy your stay in genuine rural community. I know you will be welcomed by the locals as I have. The exact dates that I need someone is not known as yet. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details.

Italy

HOUSEKEEPER/COOK AND GARDENER Couple needed for a private residence in Italy near Imperia. An experienced and self-motivated couple required to work to a high standard, commencing the end of April-May 1st until October. The couple should enjoy a rural and peaceful lifestyle. The property is a four bedroom modern style house in the hills overlooking the sea, surrounded by olive trees. The residence is used relatively infrequently for various periods of time. There are no children. An enthusiastic housekeeper with attention to detail is required to care for this four-bedroom home, handling all the cleaning, laundry and ironing. There will be basic cooking not on a daily basis. Simple and fresh family cooking would however be required when the owners or their guests are in residence. The gentleman of the couple needs to care for the gardening together with a part time gardener, clean cars, water plants, care for the swimming pool and pool house, and be a good handyman. Driving is a must, and an understanding of Italian is helpful. There is a newly refurbished, one-bedroom studio apartment provided. Salary is negotiable. This position is strictly for non-smokers. Please email your resumes and currant photographs to

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Massachusetts

SEASONAL CARETAKER COUPLE needed from May – October (September) at a coastal compound on the South Coast of Massachusetts. Couple needed for light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, occasional serving, minor maintenance, yard work and random projects. Driver’s license required. Private one bedroom cottage with bath and all amenities included. Must be experienced, professional good with children and pets. References are required. Please reply to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Texas

CARETAKER needed as a result of another caretaker who backed out of the position. Looking for a single or couple for 32 acres in the beautiful Hill Country of Texas with one dog, one cat, garden, and flower beds. Caretaker needed from April to October 1 and possibly longer. This is not for a single who needs outside income. Need a non-smoker, self-starter, clean, and no drugs. Gardening experience and animal care. Offering stipend, utilities paid and additional hourly work. Please send phone numbers with references with your response to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Trustworthy, non-smoking, handy retired lady needs house/pet sitting position from mid-March to the end of April in or around Miami/Fort Lauderdale area. Returning from Ecuador to States. Would love to care for your home and pets and plants while you are away, and ensure your peace of mind. Experienced. References available. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Couple seeking regular 6 to 12 month Caretaker/estate management position. As former liveaboard sailors we are experts with boats, off-grid living, and radio communications. As a British couple having lived in California we are adaptable. With 30 years experience as a horse trainer and as former small holders we have animal husbandry, farming, estate management, gardening, pet care and building skills. As parents of homeschooled children we are experienced with the young. As a trained chef with recent Inn management experience we are adept at all kitchen, housekeeping duties and customer care. We have been employers and employees, and have spent our working lives caring for the valuable assets of others. We are a non-smoking easy going couple with a passion for all things outdoors. EU passport/U.S. residents. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Australia

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A HOUSE SITTER for our rural residential home in Nethercote/NSW Far South Coast. We have large gardens, vege patch, six chooks but no other animals except the local birds (finches, rails, wood ducks, galahs, parrots to name a few!) which look forward to their daily feed. We will be away from April 18th until July 12th. Our usual house sitter has other obligations but could come for the last four weeks if you would rather a shorter stay. At this time of the year there is little maintenance – we just don’t like to leave the house un-lived in! Nethercote is a vibrant community only 10 km inland from Eden and 20 km from Merimbula. There’s lots going on locally (produce market, music factory, yoga, tai chi) and you would be warmly welcomed amongst our friends and neighbors. Then of course there’s all the National Parks, lots of bush, fabulous beaches and the most temperate climate in all Australia. When we hear from you we can give you lots more detail. Please email

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California

CARETAKER WANTED for our animal family at a private home in Alamo, California. We are seeking that unique individual who really enjoys being a “homebody” and caretaking another’s home and animals as if it were their own. We prefer a mature, single, non smoking woman who loves nature and animals to care for our two older thoroughbreds, our dog, and our garden at a beautiful, 10 acre home in Alamo. The main duties include feeding, blanketing, turn out, stall and barn cleaning, and lite gardening. Approximately 30 plus hours per week. In addition to a salary, a charming, one bedroom cottage is provided including all utilities, garbage, and basic cable. Long term commitment. Horse experience and reliable vehicle is required. We have no room for any additional horses or children. Our current caretaker had to return to NY for a family emergency so the position is open immediately. Please email or fax your resume, references, and horse experience to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Canada

CARETAKER NEEDED in Langley City, BC. A resident caretaker is needed for a housing society in Langley. Applicants must have good cleaning and maintenance skills along with the ability to work alone within a team environment. This position requires the candidate to live on site. A one bedroom will be provided for $100/per month. Rotating days off with on call responsibility is a requirement of this position. Good pay with excellent benefits offered. Please fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

England

LIVE-IN COUPLE or Housekeeper required for a family household in Eastbourne, East Sussex. General duties include cleaning, ironing, assisting with children (age 13 and 12), general maintenance, gardening, and school/airport runs. Candidates must be hard working and flexible with experience in similar role. A driver’s license is essential. Part-time candidates considered. A one bedroom flat and salary provided. Use of car possible. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Indiana

[Contact info available to subscribers], a not-for-profit organization serving persons with disabilities seeks a caretaker for 175 acres of hilly forest and pasture land located in southern Indiana in Bristow off I64. Duties include organic gardening, grounds care, small greenhouse and animal care. Private residence, board, utilities and small stipend are furnished. Ideal position for a single or married couple desiring to learn/practice animal husbandry and organic gardening with optional participation in summer camp programs for adults and children with disabilities. Owners in residence. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Panama

PET/HOUSE SITTER WANTED for my place in Boquete, Panama, Chiriqui from August 1st until August 24th, 2012. I need a pet/house sitter for three weeks, in the Boquete Panama area to look after my home, three dogs, and a cat and two birds. This is a semi rural area, and bus service is available. For more details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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I am a 43-year-old woman, living on the Island of Roatan in Honduras. I am completely content with island or remote living and understand the trials and tribulations that can accompany that. I have been caretaking, resort sitting, and house sitting for the past 10 years. I have worked properties with 40+ rooms. I have excellent references. In these situations I have managed staff, been responsible for book-keeping, kept up with property maintenance, handled guest relations, and booked and managed large parties. I am a Jewelry Designer, Diver, Avid Reader, and Fisherman. I LOVE animals. I am honest, hardworking and reliable. I speak conversational Spanish; my boyfriend is a Master Carpenter, Plumber, Fishing Charter Captain, Mechanic and Handy-Man. He is fluent in Spanish. Available Now. Please email Blue at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Australia

DOG/HOUSE SITTER needed in Mornington Peninsula, Victoria from March 30th until April 14th. We are looking for someone who is confident with large dogs. We don’t need them to be walked, just loved and kept company. We have a three bedroom timber house in a nice quiet street, where you can drive to awesome beaches, national parks and wineries or just relax under the stars in our spa or on the deck. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

California

RETIRED SECURITY PROFESSIONAL, [Contact info available to subscribers], Northern California. We are seeking someone with a genuine interest and capacity for a spiritual lifestyle which combines hard work and wholesome simple living. Includes housing, vegetarian meals, small living allowance, introduction to Buddhist teachings. We are a non-profit all-volunteer staffed community for almost 40 years. Need not be Buddhist to apply. We cannot accept children or pets. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Canada

FULL-TIME, PERMANENT AND LIVE-OUT BUTLER/HOUSE MANAGER needed in Toronto, Ontario. A distinguished couple seeks an experienced, mature, professional hands-on Butler/House Manager who will be responsible for the daily running of a large residence in Toronto. Supervised directly by the employer, the responsibilities of the successful candidate will be: formal table service for family and guests, sort out, store and manage an inventory of sets of china/silver/crystal/flatware, arts and antiques, event planning and assistance with private and social events, managing the house maintenance calendar and repair activities, dealing with household vendors and contractors, supervising the household staff, procuring equipment, supplies and services and general errands, maintain floral arrangements and house decorations, greet visitors and guests, handling special requests and related duties as needed. Requirements: minimum of five years experience working in a formal residence, knowledge of arts and antiques, strong English communication skills, exceptional organizational skills and detail-oriented, flexibility to work outside of strict job description parameters, thinking creatively about how to provide the highest quality of service. Must be comfortable working with computers, communicating with a Smartphone and familiar with Smarthome systems. Must be at ease with largish dogs, and have experience with a household accounting system, budget and payroll. Owning a vehicle is an asset. Must have a valid driver’s license. Current legal working status in Canada. Energetic hands-on with a strong work ethic and ability to anticipate the needs of the household. Professional, polished, discreet and maintain confidentiality at all times. Salary $80,000 to $100,000/year (in CAD, gross). Please email your resume and references to

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Scotland

CAT/HOUSE SITTER WANTED for my home in Killearn, Scotland from July 1 through August 5, 2012. Must live-in and look after my house, water the plants, and feed my cat and let him in and out. For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Tennessee

SEEKING A RELIABLE, HONEST, INDIVIDUAL OR MARRIED COUPLE to fulfill duties as a live-in housekeeper, maintenance person, and groundskeeper in Knoxville, TN. Compensation would include on-site living quarters, plus salary. Please reply with resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Excellent Caretaker Available. 71-year-old veteran. Non-smoking. Loves animals. Well-traveled throughout the U.S.A. Retired truck driver, coast-to-coast. Available for short-term or long-term positions. Widower. Security experience. Lived in Cleveland, Ohio for 35 years. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Monday, March 5, 2012

Australia

DOG/HOUSE SITTER needed from Thursday, March 22nd through Tuesday, March 35th. I am looking for mature, responsible, non-smoking couple to look after my four bedroom/two bathroom house in Leeming, Perth and also to look after our two Cavalier King Spaniel dogs and my grand dog Jack Russell who is visiting. They would like one or two small walks per day as the Cavaliers are getting older but mostly would like the company. For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Ecuador

HOUSE SITTER WANTED in Ecuador from October 2012 through January 2013 while we travel back to England for a three month holiday. We are an English couple who live permanently in Ecuador, and have a beautiful wooden house on six acres of Cloud Forest, two miles outside of a town called Mindo with approximately 2,400 residents. On our property we have three dogs, two cats, a parrot we rescued and a lot of chickens and ducks. We have different areas of the land that we maintain as garden or for growing sugar cane, bananas, vegetables etc and the rest of the land we leave pretty much untouched with a trail running around the land and through it. We have our own water supply and electricity and although our house is rustic we have many of the comforts of anywhere else! The house sitter needs to be someone who has a love for the outdoors, animals and gardening. All our animals have been brought up by us and are well behaved but they like to be with us all the time. Everything talks, barks, crows and wants affection so you need to really like animals and have some experience. We are also surrounded by beautiful reserves and activities, zip lining, waterfalls, butterfly farms, abseiling, horse riding and there are restaurants and bars in the town of Mindo. We will also provide you with our Quad to get around on. We feel as though this is a great opportunity for someone maybe considering a life abroad somewhere tropical with a unique environment and culture. We are looking for someone who is going to truly embrace being somewhere remote (although only 15 minutes on the Quad to the town which has many National and International tourists all year round!) and going to enjoy living there as much as we do. Mindo is famous for its birds, orchids and its biodiversity! From our balcony we daily see toucans, quetzals, parrots and mammals such as Armadillos, Kinkajoos, and Apossoms. This is not a paid house sit, nor we do not expect to get paid but general maintenance of the house and land is definitely part of the deal. Cost of living is very cheap and eating out or cooking is very cheap, you will need to pay the electricity bill and buy petrol for the Quad but the electricity bill is not more than $10 a month and petrol $1.50 a gallon! Our house, land and animals have been a true labor of love for two years so we are really keen to make sure we find the perfect people to housesit for us. If you think you might be interested I am sure you will have lots of questions as we will have for you. But if this sounds like something you could be interested please contact us by emailing [Contact info available to subscribers]

Ohio

[Contact info available to subscribers], a renowned top Select Registry Scottish bed and breakfast is currently seeking an Innkeeper/General Manager to run a 19 unit Inn on a 140-acre estate with a restaurant and bar, gift shop, spa, and a Relic 8 hole Scottish Links golf course. Our candidate is required to interact with quests on a daily basis to ensure their peak satisfaction. The Innkeeper role requires a broad knowledge of the hospitality industry, including specific knowledge related to the daily and strategic management of an Inn, restaurant and bar operations (including special events), sales and marketing, and business development. Requires highly conceptual and strategic thinking, along with the planning, organizing, and implementation or weddings, retreats, and special events. Must have excellent computer skills including full knowledge of all MS Office software. Knowledge and ability to use reservation and booking system a plus. Must have proven track record in industry as an Innkeeper to be considered. Compensation consummate with experience and tied to performance. Interested and qualified candidates should send their resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Massachusetts

CARETAKER COUPLE NEEDED. Resourceful, independent couple sought for beautiful, remote island security, September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Caretaking for multiple years is possible and desirable. Simple lifestyle, gorgeous waterfront, winter solitude and dramatic New England coastal weather describe this north of Boston location. Living quarters, utilities, internet and a monthly stipend provided ($2,000/month salary with a $270/month cell phone and travel stipend). There is an ability to earn additional income doing carpentry, painting, yard work and odd jobs for cottage owners during ample free time. Plumbing, electrical (off grid) and boating skills are a plus. Applicants should be fit and child-free. Please email your resume to

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Virginia

SEEKING A MATURE, EXPERIENCED FARM MANAGER to work on a small property. Must have significant horse experience. Work includes complete care of four horses, maintenance of grazing fields and gardens, and oversight of property. Potential to launch a small scale agricultural commercial opportunity (such as no-spray blueberries). Compensation includes rent on charming two story, one bath, one bedroom cottage. No salary offered. Benefits include two weeks’ vacation. Located in rural Boston, VA, 20 minutes to Culpeper. No smokers. Child-friendly pets welcome. References and property management experience required. Available immediately. Please contact via email at [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Professional female with MBA and many years work experience as an international Human Resources and Administration Manager is seeking a career change to become personal assistant, house manager or similar position(s). Open to any geographic area – live in or out. I am an American, home owner, non-smoker with clean criminal, financial, driving and character references. Currently hold US government security clearance, strong work ethic, discreet. If you are seeking a committed, smart, organized person to help make your life easier and run more smoothly, please contact me. My contact information is [Contact info available to subscribers] I am in the Middle East now, planning to depart this region very shortly and can be anywhere within a few weeks.

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Australia

DOG/HOUSE SITTER needed from May through September for my home in Wilmot, near the mountains of Northwest Tasmania. I have a country acre with veggie garden and chooks, three sheep who mow my lawn and a big wonder dog who loves to swim and go for a run on the country roads to keep fit. He also loves to show you tricks. His name is Boo! I need a house sitter who will look after my home and garden, run my dog and swim him in the home pond and/or Lake Barrington near where I live. I live only 40 minutes from the lovely world heritage Cradle Mountain, and have a free pass to Cradle Mountain and use of my car if you pay for the insurance. I have a canoe, and the tennis courts are only under 2kms away where the local Wilmot shop is, and a primary school, and the town hall. Indoor Bowls in the winter at the Hall. It will be winter here so who ever comes here should be aware of this, and that it gets -3/5C up to 16C. I have a wood stove, a Rayburn II, very antique, ha-ha-ha, but it is great for cooking and heating the water free, but does not heat the house. I have a new portable heater that you need to pay for the heating. You also have the choice to stay with me for the summer, teaching folk about our environment and organic gardens, etc. I am an artist and do painting, sculpture and glass work. I also teach Glass, Art, Painting, Massage and Music and Landscaping. I live in an alternative way; it works for me. I am looking for a special environmental skilled person who understands how to save water when there is a drought in the wintertime, how to fix my lawnmower and water pump when it breaks down, and how to save water as all things come from rain and there are no connection to the mains, thank goodness, ha-ha-ha. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details.

California

CARETAKER/HOUSEKEEPER COUPLE wanted for a ranch property in San Luis Obispo County, California. A mature, hardworking and responsible couple with previous caretaker/housekeeping experience is desired. A mobile home is provided along with a small monthly salary. No children. Responsibilities include property maintenance, landscaping, housekeeping and keeping property secure. Must be healthy and have experience operating weedwacker, blower, chainsaw, and performing household plumbing, carpentry skills and handyman duties as needed. Able to communicate and work well with others. A credit, character and criminal check will be ordered. Please send your resume and references via email to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Canada

BUTLER/HOUSE MANAGER needed in Calgary, Alberta. This is an exciting opportunity to provide hands-on household management to an executive residence located in Calgary, Alberta. The full-time, permanent, live-out position will be responsible and accountable in the day-to-day running of the residence ensuring standards and overall efficiency are upheld for general interior and exterior maintenance including housekeeping, errands, basic meal preparation, and occasional chauffeur duties. This position will oversee and coordinate all aspects of the household management working within the mandates set up by the family. Supervised directly by the employer, the responsibilities of the successful candidate will be: day-to-day organization of the residence, assisting with laundry and dry cleaning services, ensuring all housekeeping is completed on a daily basis, including special projects and deep cleaning, maintaining care of fine finishes, furnishes, crystal/silver/china, ensuring the grocery shopping is complete and occasional light meal preparation, assisting with event planning for catering, décor and floral, maintaining and managing household inventories, wardrobe management for closets and alternations, management of the wine cellar and art collections, greeting of guests and visitors, recording telephone messages and ensuring the proper message is delivered in a timely manner, overall vehicle management and chauffeur duties, as required, scheduling of trades and vendors for interior maintenance, occasionally assisting the gardener with exterior maintenance including landscapers and seasonal contractors, occasionally travelling to vacation properties to assist with open and/or close preparation, management of the budget for household items such as groceries, and responding to ad hoc requests from the Family. Must have the ability to work under minimal direction with an emphasis on client service, and be open to new feedback and continuous learning. Salary $80,000/year (in CAD, gross). Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Colorado

RANCH MANAGER POSITION available, beginning April 1, 2012. A Grazing Association in north central Colorado is seeking a full-time person. Manage and operate a 1,100 unit cow/calf summer grass ranch. This is a year around position, with cattle present May 15 – November 15. Duties include all care of cattle on summer grass, pasture rotation, and associated maintenance and repair work. A three bedroom house and utilities will be provided. The ranch is along I-25, 20 miles north of Fort Collins. This is an excellent long-term opportunity for the person who can care for cattle by him/herself. Please mail your resume with references to: [Contact info available to subscribers]

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AN EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL COUPLE is seeking a long-term house sitting or caretaking position in Austin, Texas. We will consider all types of housing. We have handyman, maintenance and technical skills. We have experience with hospitality, pet care, gardening and landscaping. Excellent references can be provided. Please email us at [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Florida

HOUSE MANAGER needed in Miami Beach, Florida ASAP with a salary of $80 000 to $100 000+ /year. Our client is seeking a live-out House Manager who will be responsible for the daily running of a large executive residence in Miami Beach. Supervised directly by the employer, the responsibilities of the selected candidate will be: maintaining the house calendar of events and house maintenance/repair activities, dealing with household vendors and contractors, scheduling trades, vendors and landscapers for seasonal work year round, monitor household budgets and costs for vendors and trades, supervise staff, perform payroll and Human Resources duties, organize and manage household inventories, general handyman services and facilities. (including HVAC, repairs, pool, etc.), procuring equipment, supplies and services and general errands (including grocery shopping), maintaining the general appearance of both inside and outside the home, event planning and assistance with private and social events, chauffeuring the family when required and vehicle management, answering of telephone and taking messages, greeting visitors and guests, and handling special requests and related duties as needed. Must be an honest and committed individual who is a self-starter, having attention to detail and strong follow through from start to finish on projects. Ability to work under minimal direction with an emphasis on client service. Energetic with a strong work ethic, strong communication skills and ability to anticipate needs of the household. Will need exceptional organizational skills. Please email your resume and references to

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Scotland

HOUSEKEEPER/COOK/CARETAKER COUPLE required to assist a busy family in a large country house in Perthshire. Excellent package including cottage and pension available for the right team. Responsibilities to include housekeeping, cooking, cleaning, driving and general assistance in and around house and grounds. Fully experienced in private service and first class references essential, together with enthusiastic, flexible and responsible approach to the position. Please apply in writing to

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Wyoming

FULL-TIME, PERMANENT HELP WANTED in northeast Wyoming. Duties will include haying, fencing, livestock care and handling, pivot/flood irrigation of cropland, equipment maintenance, and all phases of a ranch operation. Applicants will need experience in farming and ranching. CDL and welding skills preferred. Housing included. This is a full-time, permanent, year-round position. Wages will depend on experience. Please fax your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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NORTHWARD BOUND! Experienced caretakers wish to relocate to colder climate. Currently caretaking 175 acres with animals and large, organic garden. Healthy, active outdoors people with excellent communication skills. Abilities include: handyman, master gardener, home repair and property maintenance. Self-motivated, honest, non-smokers and non-drug users. Resumes, personal and professional references available. Please email

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Monday, February 27, 2012

Australia

ACTIVE CARETAKER needed. We are searching for a caretaker/gardener/handyman for a Winton-Kynuna District cattle station in central Queensland. Couple/pensioners must be reliable, honest, and have a current driver’s license. This is for a long-term position. Interested applicants should call

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Connecticut

SUMMER CAMP MAINTENANCE STAFF PERSON needed in Kent, CT. Work with the camp’s Maintenance Director to maintain the camp’s grounds and buildings. Maintenance tasks include but are not limited to carpentry, electric and plumbing as well as painting, lawn care and the transportation of supplies to various areas of camp. Interested staff must be able to operate motor vehicles. Other skills include machine operating and masonry work. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

LONG-TERM, LIVE-IN CARETAKER/ESTATE MANAGER needed for a 9,600 sq. ft. home in Middlebury, CT. Applicants can be an individual or couple (will consider a small child). Housekeeping, laundry, some cooking, shopping, meal planning, some child care including pick-ups and/or drop offs, and supervision of chores. Pet care, snow removal, random projects, and minor repairs. Yard work, pool/tennis court maintenance, party planning and cooking/serving at party. Caretaker(s) receives a small salary, board, two rooms and a full-bath. Must be experienced, professional, good with children and hard working. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for consideration.

England

COUPLE REQUIRED in Suffolk. Duties will include estate gardening, minor maintenance, security, cleaning and laundry, taking approximately 40 hours per week. Must drive. Experienced, excellent references and a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) required. A separate two bedroom bungalow is available in the village. Salary by negotiation. To apply, please call

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Georgia

VOLUNTEER CAMP HOST needed for a wildlife management area in Georgia. [Contact info available to subscribers] is looking for an honest, hard working, and friendly couple or single to serve as volunteer camp hosts starting immediately. We know this is short notice, but we were just informed our expected host has been in an accident and is unable to come as planned. We are a small, quiet, county-maintained park located in the piney woods of South Georgia on the banks of the Altamaha River in the Bullard Creek WMA, near Hazlehurst, Georgia. We have a 25 site campground, primitive area, boat ramp, and day-use area. We offer a free RV hookup site with power, water, sewer, laundry, and wi-fi in exchange for host duties. Duties would include greeting and registering campers, cleaning restrooms, checking the day-use area of the park, and various others as needed. A park truck and two days off are provided. For more information about the park, and to apply, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

Pennsylvania

[Contact info available to subscribers] is accepting applications for a Highland Park Caretaker. This person will be responsible for opening and closing the park on a daily basis. Also, preparing the pavilions for rentals and general maintenance at the park. Park opens on May 18th and closes on October 14th. Applications may be obtained at the [Contact info available to subscribers] PA Monday through Friday from 9 to 4. The deadline for accepting applications is March 16th. Please click this link to print out and complete the documents we require each applicant to submit: [Contact info available to subscribers]

SITUATIONS-WANTED AD:

A mature professional couple is seeking a house sitting or caretaking position in the San Francisco Bay Area. San Francisco, Marin, South Bay as well as the Monterey Peninsula are all great areas. We will consider all types of housing. We have pet care, gardening and technical skills experience. Excellent references available. Please email us at [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information. Thank you.

Friday, February 24, 2012

California

HOUSEKEEPER/CARETAKER Position available. Must like dogs and pets. Looking for a single woman who has experience with living-in and all aspects of maintaining a home. Someone who is seeking a long term position. Must be tidy and well organized. No dogs, no smoking and only moderate drinking. Must supply good references. Salary, living accommodations and utilities provided. Please email to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Michigan

CABIN RESORT CARETAKER COUPLE needed for a Guest Relations/Maintenance/Housekeeping position in the western Upper Peninsula. We are a seven cabin lakeside resort located next to the Sylvania Wilderness and Recreation Area cherished for its pristine lakes and old growth forest. This is a great place to canoe, kayak, hike, fish, bike, photograph the outdoors, experience nature and serenity or to simply relax. Gas motor boats are not allowed at our resort or in the adjacent wilderness area. Your main responsibilities will be guest relations, cabin housekeeping in-between guests, routine maintenance and repairs, and grounds keeping. Compensation is free lodging in a private lakeside cabin in a beautiful and wild location plus a fee per cabin cleaning. There is opportunity for additional compensation for repairs and maintenance beyond normal or routine tasks. This is a seasonal job running from approximately May 15 to October 15. Please mail your resume and references to

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New York

HEAD GARDENER NEEDED – [Contact info available to subscribers] in Phoenicia, NY is seeking a residential seasonal Gardener from mid-March through September/October 2012. [Contact info available to subscribers] is set on 320 mostly wooded acres. The Gardener is responsible for a one acre organic herb and vegetable garden which supplies the kitchen with fresh vegetables and herbs that are used for meals as well as flowers for decoration in the common spaces. Additionally, the Gardener takes care of flowerbeds and potted arrangements around the property. Must have knowledge of common vegetable plants, be able to distinguish between weeds and plants at all stages of development, and be comfortable working outdoors in all temperatures and types of weather including cool, rainy days and occasional heat-waves. Must also have a basic knowledge of North Eastern perennial and annual flowering plants. Familiarity with row covers, simple drip irrigation systems, composting, organic pest and disease management, and crop rotation is a plus. Experience planting in a North Eastern climate is a plus. Since the Gardener works alone and our campus is spread out, the successful candidate for this position must be familiar with various types of garden tools and possess sufficient physical fitness/strength to lift tools, bags of soil, planters, and more. The Gardener will work closely with the Head Chef to coordinate the harvesting of vegetables and herbs. Working at [Contact info available to subscribers] requires a strong work ethic, positive attitude, problem solving, and the ability to communicate well with others. Must be able to work flexible hours. Compensation includes room and board plus a weekly stipend. After work enjoy the hiking trails, swimming pool, meditation sanctuary and other facilities. Staff is also invited to attend [Contact info available to subscribers] -hosted programs (schedule permitting). [Contact info available to subscribers] is operated by [Contact info available to subscribers] and is located just 20 minutes west of Woodstock in the beautiful, Catskill Mountains. For complete job descriptions and an application package, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Oregon

LANE COUNTY PARKS is accepting proposals for [Contact info available to subscribers], and [Contact info available to subscribers] caretaker services located off of Shoreview Drive in Dorena. Proposals will be received by [Contact info available to subscribers] until 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 8, 2012. The caretaker will be a contractor with the County, and will not be a County employee. Proposals are open to any qualified individual, legal entity, business, organization, or corporation with the knowledge and expertise to provide the required services. Proposal documents, including the Information Packet and Proposal Materials, may be obtained at the [Contact info available to subscribers] office, located at [Contact info available to subscribers] The Parks office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All bids must be received by 10:00 a.m., March 8, 2012.

Wales

LIVE-IN DOMESTIC COUPLE required. An enthusiastic couple is needed for an eight bedroomed house near Chepstow, Monmouthshire. They will be responsible for all maintenance (electrical and plumbing) within the house and grounds including indoor swimming pool. They will be confident operating mechanical gardening equipment. A driver’s license is required. Their role is to be the sole housekeeper and maintain the house to hotel standard. They will meet and greet guests arriving at the house and look after them during their stay which may involve some cooking. As a couple they will maintain the garden and provide security. A flexible attitude to working hours is required at all times to ensure the smooth operation of the household. Accommodation is a one bedroom cottage. Salary to be agreed. Please only apply if you have experience working in a private house and have checkable references. Please submit your resume for consideration ASAP to

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SITUATIONS-WANTED AD:

Caretaker (currently employed as full-time, live-in domestic couple) seeks a new position, preferably in Rhode Island, but willing to relocate anywhere. Would consider all opportunities (minor/major responsibilities, short/long-term, seasonal/year round, part/full-time, live-in/out). Dependable, professional, energetic, health conscious couple with high work standards/ethics. Flower/veggie gardens, pool and spa, light repair projects/painting, scheduling/meeting vendors, driving, errands, vehicle maintenance, computer/tech proficient, organization/detail oriented, security presence, creating/implementing house manual, meeting your needs, etc. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Australia

FARM CARETAKER needed to start on May 1st for approximately eight months in Quirindi near Tamworth in New South Wales. I have a 400 acre farm with most of the country leased. I need someone with some experience to keep an eye on my electric fences, two pumps (electric), and six horses. There is a fairly large but reasonably maintenance free (especially in the winter) garden. I have mostly shrubs, trees and some roses. All ride on/zero turn mowing! Depending on season, there may be some spraying and the usual fence maintenance on a farm. This is a beautiful and quiet place only nine kms from a good town. There is plenty of room for a caravan. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more info. Thanks.

Illinois

A FULL-TIME EXPERIENCED DOMESTIC COUPLE is needed in Chicago. A private employer is seeking a full-time, live-in domestic couple for an expansive property in downtown Chicago. The principal travels frequently so this position offers a majority of weekends off and a great deal of self-management. The couple will be in charge of the daily maintenance of the home, including but not limited to daily cleaning of the entire home, laundry, ironing, and wardrobe maintenance, working with vendors, contractors, and other staff members, light household maintenance and repairs, care of the family dog, driving the principal to and from appointments, the airport, etc., household errands and grocery shopping, preparing and serving meals, event support, vehicle maintenance, and travel with the employer as needed to other properties in the US. The ideal candidates will have a minimum of five years of experience as a domestic couple (ideally with the same employer and in a formal, fully-staffed household), are looking to make a long-term commitment, and are able to work a flexible schedule. The couple should be diligent, reliable, professional, well-spoken, and detail-oriented. Must be willing to sign a confidentiality agreement and be comfortable wearing a full uniform. Salary will depend on experience. The start date is immediate. A separate apartment on the property will be provided for the couple to live in, including on days off. Please email your resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers] with “Chicago Domestic Couple” in the Subject Line to be considered. Thank you.

New York

[Contact info available to subscribers] and conference center. Seeks experienced Sous Chef for our 2012 season. Our food is primarily health oriented vegetarian. However experience with fish and meat is a plus. We also do our own Baking. This is a great opportunity to get out of the city for a while and also be in a professional kitchen. Housing and weekly salary provided. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Ohio

CARETAKER NEEDED for grounds and building maintenance in northeastern Ohio. Salary, home, and utilities are included in the compensation package for this position. To apply, please mail your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Texas

CARETAKER WANTED for a 3,000 sq. ft. house with pool in Cedar Creek, TX. You pay no rent, but you do pay part of the electric bill (about $150 from Bluebonnet utilities). Need a single person who can frame, do trim work, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and fix appliances. Please note, I need *one* person with these *skills*. Please don’t apply if you don’t have these skills and if you are not hard working and honest. The entire house will be empty on March 1st and will need cleaning up for some temporary rents during March 8 – 17 for folks going to SXSW. After SXSW the home will be empty again. You can see pictures of the home at [Contact info available to subscribers] The home is on 15 acres, there is a large in ground pool which you will have to keep clean. There are three bedrooms with private baths and three other bedrooms in this four story house. There is a garage workshop. No pets. No smoking. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Professional retired couple seeking house-sitting adventure in a western state. Retired Veterinarian and retired professional office manager seek an opportunity to care for your home and critters for a limited, but not specific time this spring/summer/fall. I was a private practitioner in Equine practice here in Michigan where I provided services to breeding facilities. I have also owned and managed a small animal practice, and am currently the relief Dr. for a small animal hospital. My wife managed an academic department at a Big Ten University. She is a wonderful cook, and fastidious house keeper, with all office management skills. We are active, motivated, mature individuals, comfortable with light to finish carpentry and equipment maintenance, and have experience rehabbing houses and barns. We both enjoy yard and garden work and are smoke, alcohol and drug free. Resumes and references on request. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Australia

DOG/HOUSE SITTER NEEDED in the Moggill area of Brisbane from April 12 through May 4, 2012. I have one small dog, with a lovely nature, which will need to be cared for. You will also need to water a few pot plants once per week. I do not want children or other dogs in my home. I live in a quiet area. For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Alaska

NEEDED: a strong and reliable helper (with no pets) for the summer on a small organic farm in Alaska, some farm chores, work with horses, cattle, fencing, haying and yard. Small rustic cabin and garden veggies in trade, plus hourly wage for farm work. Must be flexible, (no schedules!) and easy to be around. We also have guests and travelers renting summer lodging. If you are interested or capable of helping with guests, bookings and cleaning rooms, we would consider giving a manager’s position. Our property adjoins the beach, and is within five miles of Homer, a world famous artist town and tourist destination. To learn more please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

New York

HELP WANTED. We are a small dog boarding facility on a farm in upstate New York. We are looking for an individual or a couple to live in on the property and take care of the dogs and the housework. We are looking for people who are strong and independent, responsible and organized and love animals. Must have legal work status and valid clean driver’s license and be able to speak conversational English. Only serious applicants who are willing to make a commitment please apply. Salary is negotiable and depends on experience. Please email your recent work history/references and the best contact phone numbers to arrange an interview to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Texas

HILL COUNTRY TEXAS CARETAKER needed from April 1 – September 1, 2012. Need a physically fit, honest, self starter to care for one dog, one cat, grounds, greenhouse, and garden. Must have gardening knowledge. This is a remote area with a town 10 miles away. Will pay a monthly stipend, ½ electricity, and internet connection. Please send your information with references (phone numbers). Will need to start no later than March 20. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Looking to relocate from Georgia to northern California. I am a 59-year-old woman, honest, dependable, and discreet, non-smoker, no children. Have experience with caring for horses, dogs and cats, yard and garden maintenance. Can assist with transportation needs, have 4 wheel drive, do healthy grocery shopping, catering, entertaining. Would need small furnished apartment for self and two good mousing cats, some salary. Available after May 1. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Friday, February 17, 2012

Australia

PET/HOUSE SITTER needed in the Blue Mountains, Faulconbridge, New South Wales from May 12th through June 16th, 2012. We live in the mid mountains, in a three bedroom cedar house with a large verandah overlooking the bush. It is a quiet, friendly neighborhood, within walking distance to the train station. There are many bush walking and mountain biking tracks close by. There is minimal garden maintenance, no lawn mowing only watering if there is no rain. We have two very affectionate poodles, Tashi (9) a standard poodle, and Temba (2) a miniature poodle who love their walks. We have a dog walker three times a week that we will continue while we are away. They do need to be walked daily. We also have an elderly cat (19) who requires a bit of tender loving care. We are looking for a house sitter who is active and would be able to manage the daily dog walks. Please email

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California

WORK EXCHANGE AVAILABLE in Sebastopol. A woman with adrenal fatigue is looking for a caretaker in exchange for a furnished room with private bath on two acres with beautiful views. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] to find out more information.

SKIPPER, CHEF, INNKEEPER needed for [Contact info available to subscribers] in San Francisco Bay. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT [Contact info available to subscribers] BY PHONE OR EMAIL FOR INFORMATION SINCE THIS INTERFERES WITH NORMAL GUEST SERVICES! [Contact info available to subscribers] a non-profit corporation, is seeking applicants for [Contact info available to subscribers], an island in San Francisco Bay that is the home of an intact 1874 lighthouse and fog signal. The lighthouse is owned by the U.S. Coast Guard but maintained for public use by the non-profit corporation. Since 1979, it has been operated as one of California’s best-known and unique bed and breakfast inns. The income from operations is used by a group of volunteers to maintain the buildings, which are both a California State Historical Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The successful candidates will be a couple, one of whom must possess a Coast Guard commercial boat operator’s license. They will operate the five-room inn, serving both dinner and breakfast, as well as providing ferry service for guests and all other tasks from chef to maid. High quality culinary experience and capability will be a critical qualification. The inn is open four days a week, and the island is also available for day use and special events. The new keepers will start about June 1, 2012. Compensation is a function of the level of business, but has ranged in the $60,000 – $100,000 range for the couple, depending on occupancy level and the economy. The current level is approximately $90,000. Compensation includes a health plan and living quarters on the island. Please, no phone calls from potential applicants. For more information, and to download an application, please visit

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Canada

LIVE-IN CARETAKER NEEDED. [Contact info available to subscribers], a non-profit agency in Edmonton whose mission is to provide comprehensive transitional programs and independent living in a safe secure, supportive and healthy environment for women with children who have experienced family violence, is accepting immediate applications for a live-in caretaker for a brand new 30 unit apartment building. Must have experience with maintenance and building operations. This would be ideal for a couple. A two bedroom apartment will be provided, plus a small remuneration. Clear criminal record check, child welfare check and personal references will be required. Candidate must be motivated, self-directed and place value in the family violence prevention philosophy of WINGS, working with women and children who have experienced domestic violence. No calls please. Please fax resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Colorado

WE’RE LOOKING for a passionate, light spirited, super competent caretaking couple, to live rent free, in our off the grid, classic, comfortable, old west style ranch homestead, 30 minutes from Telluride. Responsibilities include approximately 15 hours a week growing and nurturing an organic vegetable garden. Handy person and problem solving skills, keeping the property maintained, clean, organized, and systems functioning smoothly. Love for nature, animals and some experience with alpacas and horses a huge plus. Drop us a line for more details. Please respond by sending your resume and references to Caretaker,

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Hawaii

CARETAKER/HELPER NEEDED in the Kula/Kanaio area. I’m looking for a caretaker/helper for a private and serene property located in Kanaio about three miles past the Ulupalakua Winery. It is approximately 11 acres. It has one house and three very rustic huts. County water, propane stove, hot water shower and toilet available. Garden area available. No electric or telephone. Moderate cell phone reception. The last person lived here for six years. A 2WD vehicle is OK. No dogs. Please write to [Contact info available to subscribers] and tell me about yourself and what you are looking for. Aloha!

Maine

LIVE-IN INNKEEPER WANTED for the 2012 season. I am currently taking applications for my 36 unit property, the [Contact info available to subscribers], located in Rockport, Maine. The Inn is operated seasonally from May through October but would be a year round job for the correct person or couple. The Innkeeper must live on premises and have great attention to detail, professional, energetic, and honest. Specific job responsibilities include preparation of morning Continental breakfast, guest relations, use of the Property Management System, managing housekeeping and the front desk staff, cleaning, laundry, attending to gardens, maintenance, pool care, marketing, checking guests in/out, etc. This job is very demanding physically and mentally. To inquire further or if interested, please send a resume, letter of interest and job references with phone numbers to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Missouri

CARETAKER WANTED in Warsaw, MO. We are looking for a caretaker to watch our property and take care of our animals while we go on the road and promote our book. This is the perfect position for an older couple with a RV. We would provide a RV spot for them to park, electricity, sewer, internet and phone. A small salary, and all the eggs and goat milk you would like, will also be provided. We are just a little over a mile from a boat ramp on Truman Lake for fishing and recreation. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information. References and a background check will be required.

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ESTATE/PLANTATION CARETAKERS AND USCG YACHT CAPTAINS SEEKING NEW POST: Professional and educated married couple working as a team/couple for twenty years. Seeking new post following employ of nine years as yacht/captain/crew and estate/plantation/managers/caretakers. Experienced working for high profile/net worth individuals, families, guests, vessels and properties from New England to Hawaii. Talented and proficient in: event and fundraiser planning, guest services, cooking, housekeeping, mechanical systems and building trades, landscaping, accounting and security to yacht/vessel navigation, care and systems. Seeking a couples position on coastline/island, estate/property/plantation and/or on yacht/vessel combination. Domestically or internationally, we have US passports. Resumes and excellent letters of recommendation/references available. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Semi-retired professional educator, currently working part time as an education consultant for a major CT university, looking for living premises arrangement in exchange for maintaining grounds, yard handiwork, and assorted duties. Prefer central CT but will consider southern New England offers. Very handy and experienced in home ownership and maintenance. Non-smoker with impeccable references. Clean and healthy lifestyle. In excellent physical condition. You won’t be disappointed in my personal and work ethics. Please reply to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Arizona

RANCH HAND needed who has cattle and general ranch knowledge. Duties include checking cattle, pumping water, feeding calves a few weeks a year. Mechanical skills a plus. We are located in the southeast Arizona area, and are close to schools. This position includes a house and utilities. No ropers or drinkers need apply. Please fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Australia

I AM LOOKING FOR A RELIABLE PERSON(S) to housesit my parent’s home in the central west New South Wales town of Parkes, from March 19 through May 20, 2012. They live on a 12 acre block just on the outskirts of Parkes and are after someone to take care of their four dogs and maintain the lawn and garden while they are away. For more details please email

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England

LIVE-IN DOMESTIC COUPLE required. An enthusiastic couple is needed for an eight bedroomed house near Chepstow, Monmouthshire. They will be responsible for all maintenance (electrical and plumbing) within the house and grounds including indoor swimming pool. They will be confident operating mechanical gardening equipment. A driver’s license is required. Their role is to be the sole housekeeper and maintain the house to hotel standards. They will meet and greet guests arriving at the house and look after them during their stay which may involve some cooking. As a couple, they will maintain the garden and provide security. A flexible attitude to working hours is required at all times to ensure the smooth operation of the household. Accommodation is a one bedroom cottage. Salary to be agreed upon. Please only apply if you have experience working in a private house and have checkable references. Please submit your resume for consideration ASAP to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Gabon, West Africa

LIVE-IN FRENCH HEAD BUTLER needed. An elite VIP family requires a Head Butler to manage overall operations. This is an exquisite, grand property serving high ranking principles, with lots of entertaining and events for dignitaries, etc. This is a new position under a new House Manager, so you will learn together the ways of this fascinating country, which is stable and rich. You will liaise with the chef; supervise four butlers and various maids. Salary is £45,000 per year; tax free, plus a separate flat and car (partner welcome, no children). Must present with checkable references and a proven history working in high-end properties. Must be highly polished, professional and bi-lingual in French and English. Please email your resume to

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New Mexico

LIVE-IN INNKEEPER needed for a seven room B&B, in Taos, NM. Really honest, very hardworking, excessively practical, obsessive attention to detail, smart, can follow instructions and be self-directed, can manage two or more employees, are all top requirements. Love of gardening and animals is important, computer skills/willingness to learn. Small one bedroom accommodation, use of company vehicle, all bills, company cell phone, $23,600/annual salary, bonus incentives, and paid vacation. Please email your resume and letter of interests to

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New York

KITCHEN HELP NEEDED – ALL POSITIONS for [Contact info available to subscribers] in Phoenicia, NY (Catskill Mountains). This busy retreat center kitchen seeks all kitchen positions: Sous Chef, Prep Cooks, and Dishwashing. Must be responsible, reliable and hardworking. Compensation includes room and board plus a weekly stipend. After work, enjoy the hiking trails, swimming pool, meditation sanctuary and other facilities. Staff is also invited to participate in [Contact info available to subscribers] -hosted programs. Please visit our website to learn more about us: [Contact info available to subscribers] For complete job descriptions and an application package, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

SITUATIONS-WANTED AD:

A mature professional couple is seeking a house sitting or caretaking position in the San Francisco Bay Area. San Francisco, Marin, South Bay as well as the Monterey Peninsula are all great areas. We will consider all types of housing. We have pet care, gardening and technical skills experience. Excellent references available. Please email us at [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information. Thank you.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Arizona/California

A DOMESTIC COUPLE is needed to work full-time, year round, for a retired couple with homes near San Francisco and Phoenix. The calendar year is split between the homes with winters in Arizona. Excellent housekeeping, laundry, home maintenance and driving skills are needed. Living accommodations for you include a one bedroom condo near each property as well as a vehicle. Excellent salary and benefits, including health insurance provided. The general schedule will be Monday through Friday 8 to 5 with some flexibility to work occasional weekends or evenings required. There is a flexible start date. Please email resumes to

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Australia

FEMALE HOUSE SITTER NEEDED from March 22 through April 25, 2012 to look after my house with two dogs, one cat, and seven Goldfish. My home is in Warners Bay, a suburb of the City of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales. The house sitter will also need to water the garden. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details.

California

CARETAKER/RANCH MANAGER needed. An honest, motivated animal lover is needed for a five acre ranch, two hours east of LA, in Lucerne Valley. Must have experience caring for and handling horses. We also have sheep and chickens. Full time, accommodations are a 5th wheel trailer or bring your own. Feeding, shoveling manure, watering, minor medications if needed, and miscellaneous farm maintenance. There is room for you to bring your own critters. Must work well without supervision. Small salary provided, with all utilities paid. We have green pastures, tall trees, and beautiful sunsets. We will require background and credit checks. Please reply to

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England

WANTED – a house and cat sitter for a quiet house in central London’s Kensington area, beginning in March for approximately six to nine months. It is essential that you are a devoted cat lover to care for an affectionate and friendly cat who needs human company. You must keep the house and small terrace garden maintained, clean and tidy, together with some general household duties. No smokers and no parties allowed. My house is a 10 minute walk to the Holland Park tube station, and approximately a 15 minute walk to the High Street Kensington tube station. For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Oregon

PARK CARETAKERS needed. [Contact info available to subscribers], Oregon seeks two part-time, park caretakers for the summer of 2012. Work starts May 21st and ends September 12th. Duties include light maintenance such as mowing, tree trimming, painting, collecting camping fees, keeping a receipt book, ensuring facility cleanliness, etc. The caretakers earn $8.80/hour for up to 30 hours/week per caretaker. A camp site is included, with full RV hookups. The application deadline is March 2nd, 2012. Please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] for an application and duties.

SITUATIONS-WANTED AD:

New York June, July, August 2012. Mature, professional, female, spiritually minded animal lover and experienced house sitter seeks house/pet sit within commuting distance of Manhattan this summer. Currently in wonderful house sitting position in Manhattan found here! Moving back to CA this fall. I work outside the home during the day and do not smoke/drink alcohol. Quiet and responsible tenant, can also handle minor paperwork, repairs, staff management, etc. Stellar references available. Reduced rent in exchange for house/petsit also an option. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or email me at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Australia

CARETAKERS WANTED for three to six months. We are in need of a retired couple with their own caravan to caretake a small 18 acre property just north of Dongara in Western Australia. The caretaker couple will live free in exchange for light duties, such as mowing lawns, gardening, etc. This position would be very suitable for Aussie nomads. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers] in Western Australia.

RELIABLE SHORT-TERM HOUSE SITTER sought from March 23 to approximately April 2 for a comfortable new country house on five acres in the Warwick, Queensland area. It’s a quiet, rural location, but within easy reach of major centers and facilities, close to a town with all amenities, and good access via sealed roads. We have reliable 3G mobile network coverage, and plenty of parking for campervans. This area is a great base for exploring the Darling Downs/Granite Belt region, with lots of places to go on day trips. A friendly dog, a lazy cat, some happy hens and a veggie garden will need TLC. I will be happy to supply more info and photos, and for my part, contactable references will be required. Thanks for your interest. Please email

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Colorado

CARETAKER/ANIMAL CARE COUPLE needed for May 16 – June 27, and July 29 – September 5, if compatible. Later dates also possible in addition. We have a ranch home on 25 acres in the foothills near Denver. Must be honest, self-starters, clean, handy, and trustworthy. Must enjoy working/communicating with animals. Position involves living on the property to care for an older dog and cat and a younger dog, two parakeets, and three cows, most with special needs. Must be non-smokers, with no drugs or alcohol addictions. Must be able to lift/move hay bales, mend fence, if needed, provide care/medicine for animals multiple times a day, including walking dogs, and handle general maintenance. We can also pay a generous bonus for successfully and properly caring for our historic ranch property and pets for the entire specified period ending upon our return. Home has easy access with wonderful views. References required with contact information plus personal biographies, with letters of introduction. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

New York

HEAD GARDENER NEEDED – [Contact info available to subscribers] in Phoenicia, NY is seeking a residential seasonal Gardener from mid-March through September/October 2012. [Contact info available to subscribers] is set on 320 mostly wooded acres. The Gardener is responsible for a one acre organic herb and vegetable garden which supplies the kitchen with fresh vegetables and herbs that are used for meals as well as flowers for decoration in the common spaces. Additionally, the Gardener takes care of flowerbeds and potted arrangements around the property. Must have knowledge of common vegetable plants, be able to distinguish between weeds and plants at all stages of development, and be comfortable working outdoors in all temperatures and types of weather including cool, rainy days and occasional heat-waves. Must also have a basic knowledge of North Eastern perennial and annual flowering plants. Familiarity with row covers, simple drip irrigation systems, composting, organic pest and disease management, and crop rotation is a plus. Experience planting in a North Eastern climate is a plus. Since the Gardener works alone and our campus is spread out, the successful candidate for this position must be familiar with various types of garden tools and possess sufficient physical fitness/strength to lift tools, bags of soil, planters, and more. The Gardener will work closely with the Head Chef to coordinate the harvesting of vegetables and herbs. Working at [Contact info available to subscribers] requires a strong work ethic, positive attitude, problem solving, and the ability to communicate well with others. Must be able to work flexible hours. Compensation includes room and board plus a weekly stipend. After work enjoy the hiking trails, swimming pool, meditation sanctuary and other facilities. Staff is also invited to attend [Contact info available to subscribers] -hosted programs (schedule permitting). [Contact info available to subscribers] is operated by [Contact info available to subscribers] and is located just 20 minutes west of Woodstock in the beautiful, Catskill Mountains. For complete job descriptions and an application package, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

France

CAT/HOUSE SITTER WANTED near Narbonne, Languedoc Roussillon, south of France, as soon as possible, for a minimum of four weeks (length negotiable). Our village is 15 minutes from Narbonne, and 15 minutes from the Mediterranean. We have three cats to look after, and a large garden and pool. Only non-smokers should respond. For more details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Michigan

YEAR-ROUND CAMPGROUND CARETAKER opening at Camp Manitou, near Marcellus, MI. Qualified applicants should be skilled in mechanics and be a diversified handyman. Excellent people skills a must! Minimum of three years required. Home and utilities, plus monthly stipend provided. Please mail your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Jersey

HOUSE SITTER NEEDED in the Morristown, NJ area, 35 miles from New York City, from August 30 through September 24, 2012. We need people who are animal lovers. We have two dogs (Shetland Sheepdogs) and a cat. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information. Thanks.

SITUATIONS-WANTED AD:

WANTED: A permanent position on a ranch or farm property. I can go anywhere, and provide great security for your property. I need a house or trailer house to live in (no RV) and all utilities paid and a guarantee of $500 automatically deposited in my bank on the 3rd of every month. I’ll also need a ranch truck or 4WD and gas or diesel to get around the property. Great references available. You wouldn’t be disappointed with me. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Monday, February 13, 2012

Australia

HOUSE AND CATSITTERS WANTED in Wallaroo, South Australia from June 20 through September 28, 2012. Our cat is 16-years-old who loves company. The house and garden is low maintenance and on the water front in the Wallaroo Marina. For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Colorado

LOOKING FOR A SINGLE PERSON OR COUPLE with their own RV who wants to spend the summer in the lovely upper Arkansas River Valley. We are an artist/writer couple with a property that needs grounds work and a small building that needs prep to become an art gallery. We need someone with good carpentry skills to build a covered porch, install some new windows and doors, plus do weekly groundskeeping on a hilly lot near the river. You get a nice private RV spot overlooking the river with no close neighbors except the owner who has an art studio nearby. There is electric, water, and sewer plus river access and Wi-Fi. The location is in Howard County just off Hwy 50, 10 miles east of Salida. We are looking for someone to start in March or April and run through late September – October. To learn more and see photos please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] and if interested in applying for this position, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

England

HOUSE SITTER WANTED in Brixham, Devon UK during August. We are looking for house sitters who love dogs and would like to stay in our seaside home during school holidays. We have two very friendly Spaniels who need daily walking – the countryside and coast are both easily accessible. We have a small sunny garden and a few very undemanding quail! Non-smokers please. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Florida

YOUTH RANCH ASSISTANCE needed in Umatilla (Lake County). We seek a young man or couple with a heart for fatherless boys, single moms and youth at risk. For over 20 years we have managed the ministry from a 240 acre wilderness ranch and wildlife preserve with over a mile of lakefront on Lake Yale, Umatilla, Florida. We are secluded, generally quiet during the week and operate nonresidential programs. We provide a variety of weekend and summer events for these kids as well as churches, boy scouts, royal rangers and others who use the property. In exchange for part-time general property, lakefront maintenance, event supervision and ministry follow-up, we are initially offering a part-time salary in addition to comfortable no cost living quarters and utilities. Depending on many factors, the position could lead to a full-time ranch management position. Please apply through our website at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Italy

CAT/HOUSE SITTER WANTED in Florence Italy from August 4 – September 4, 2012. An Italian/American family is seeking a cat-sitter for our clean, quiet and very affectionate cat named Silvestrino. Our apartment is very comfortable, air conditioned with mosquito nets on all windows, one master bedroom, and one nursery (for one or two children) kitchen with dishwasher and TV. We are located in Novoli, a university neighborhood, and a five minute bus ride to the historic city center. We are seeking a reliable person, couple or family to keep Silvestrino company during our absence! Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details.

Texas

RANCH CARETAKING COUPLE wanted for a small ranch near Bastrop. This is an opportunity for a mature couple who like horses and living in the country. Applicants must have ranch management experience including tractor and machinery operation, welding, carpentry, simple electrical and plumbing, fence repair, general landscaping and yard care, housekeeping and cooking. Must have experience caring for horses, able to ride well, and having a natural horsemanship background will be a definite plus. Please fax resumes and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

SITUATIONS-WANTED AD:

OUTGOING JEHOVAHS WITNESS COUPLE SEEKING A CARETAKING OPPORTUNITY on the California or Oregon Coast available end of April 2012 to permanent. We have a 5-year-old daughter, are clean, non-smoking, responsible and work well unsupervised. We bring with us landscaping and housekeeping experience both from B&Bs and 5 star hotels. Currently self-employed with a successful transportation company and small accounting business. We are a very outgoing and willing family and can make any situation worry-free. References, photo and resumes available upon request, please contact us at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Friday, February 10, 2012

Alaska

CARETAKER/WEATHER OBSERVER needed in remote Alaska starting October or November, 2012 to job share in a two months on/two months off, or three months on/three months off rotation. This position requires passing the National Weather Service test for taking hourly observations at an airport (Metars). Housing is five miles from the job with a distant view of Mt. McKinley … with snow machine or ATV transportation. For more information, please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Australia

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A HOUSE SITTER and lover of animals in Penrith, New South Wales (a suburb located 50 kilometers west of Sydney) from February 23 through March 2, 2012. We have two dogs, one bird and some fish. Our house is a spacious four bedroom home on five acres. For more details please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

California

ENERGETIC COUPLE wanted to run our Bed and Breakfast ranch high in the forested mountains of Southern California on a long term basis. We have an elevation of 8,200′, a solar wilderness retreat of five, one-bedroom cottages and a larger home. Duties include tractor maintenance, snow plowing, light plumbing and electrical repairs and general maintenance upkeep. This ranch is run 100% on solar power with generator backup so a mechanical aptitude is a must. Full breakfasts are not served; however, baking for continental breakfasts is required. Computer skills, phone etiquette, advertising, guest relations, laundry, and cleaning of cabins are required. Compensation includes a luxury one-bedroom apartment, free utilities, and all the snow you can take. Salary and profit sharing are negotiable. This position will be available around June, 2012. Please email your resume, cover letter and photo to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Costa Rica

CARETAKERS NEEDED for our small farm near Nuevo Arenal, Costa Rica. We are looking for someone to live on our small farm while we are in the U.S. for three to four months this summer. The dates are negotiable. We have eight acres of landscaped property bordered by jungle and river with numerous tilapia ponds as well as lush vegetation, flowering plants, orchids, a vegetable garden, and fruit trees. Photos can be emailed to interested parties. We are located one mile above Lake Arenal and the small village of Rio Piedras and 10 miles from Tilaran, the nearest town with a full array of stores, banks, hospital, etc. Reliable and frequent buses pass through Rio Piedras. The caretakers will need to feed our dog and the fish two times daily, water indoor plants, maintain and clean the house, and agree to stay on the property every night. Lawns and property are maintained by our worker. Telephone, satellite TV, internet, and laundry facilities are provided. There is no salary but we ask the caretakers to pay for the utilities ($200/month). A basic knowledge of Spanish would be helpful but is not a requirement. For more details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Illinois

A FULL-TIME EXPERIENCED DOMESTIC COUPLE is needed in Chicago. A private employer is seeking a full-time, live-in domestic couple for an expansive property in downtown Chicago. The principal travels frequently so this position offers a majority of weekends off and a great deal of self-management. The couple will be in charge of the daily maintenance of the home, including but not limited to daily cleaning of the entire home, laundry, ironing, and wardrobe maintenance, working with vendors, contractors, and other staff members, light household maintenance and repairs, care of the family dog, driving the principal to and from appointments, the airport, etc., household errands and grocery shopping, preparing and serving meals, event support, vehicle maintenance, and travel with the employer as needed to other properties in the US. The ideal candidates will have a minimum of five years of experience as a domestic couple (ideally with the same employer and in a formal, fully-staffed household), are looking to make a long-term commitment, and are able to work a flexible schedule. The couple should be diligent, reliable, professional, well-spoken, and detail-oriented. Must be willing to sign a confidentiality agreement and be comfortable wearing a full uniform. Salary will depend on experience. The start date is immediate. A separate apartment on the property will be provided for the couple to live in, including on days off. Please email your resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers] with “Chicago Domestic Couple” in the Subject Line to be considered. Thank you.

Maryland

A TOP TIER SEASONED ESTATE MANAGER is needed in the Greater Washington, DC Metro area. I am searching for a highly experienced Private Assistant/House or Estate Manager to oversee properties in Potomac, MD, Washington DC, and New York City. You will need to oversee housekeeping, nanny/tutor, handyman, chef/assistant, etc. Must have supervisory experience, be proficient in MS Office, possess outstanding interpersonal skills, be service oriented, and very discreet. Salary will be up to $100,000 plus benefits. This is a live-out position. To apply, please email your resume and references to Susan J. Levine, CPC, Executive Network, Inc. at [Contact info available to subscribers]

New York

CARETAKERS NEEDED for a Rock Hill Estate. We need a retired, reliable, capable couple for a beautiful secluded private estate. You will live in a new home, with electric, heat, air conditioning and cell phone provided. No monetary compensation comes with this position, so you will need your own outside income. Duties would be general maintenance of the property, overseeing lawn maintenance and grounds, weed spraying, driveway maintenance and snow removal. Cleaning the main house weekly, guest house and two apartments once a month or as needed if used, and miscellaneous duties. To apply, please fax resumes to

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Washington

HISTORIC FIVE ACRE FARM on Bainbridge Island, Washington needs caretaker(s). Single or low impact couple needed for grounds, gardens, general building maintenance, and animal care. Green thumb and mechanical savvy a must. Small view cottage apartment plus $800/month in exchange for 30 hours efficient caretaking a week. Position needs to be filled before June 1st. Bainbridge Island is a “sweet spot” and only a 30 minute ferry ride from downtown Seattle. Please send your resume to

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SITUATIONS-WANTED AD:

AN EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL COUPLE is seeking a long-term house sitting or caretaking position in Austin, Texas. We will consider all types of housing. We have handyman, maintenance and technical skills. We have experience with hospitality, pet care, gardening and landscaping. Excellent references can be provided. Please email us at [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Australia

DOG/HOUSE SITTER needed in Leeming, a southern suburb of Perth, in Western Australia for five nights from February 23rd and also from March 22nd. I am looking for a couple to look after our four bedroom/two bath house with pool in Leeming and also our two very spoilt Cavalier King Charles Spaniels aged 9 and 13. Short walks in the early morning or evening (not in the heat) would be appreciated. Shops, bus, train, and doctors are all close by. I am 15 minutes drive to Perth or Fremantle. For more information please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Canada

HOUSE SITTER WANTED (who loves cats) needed in Vancouver Canada during April. We live in Vancouver near the Canada Line in a lovely townhouse. We would like someone to housesit and look after our cat while we are gone. The house sitter must provide good references. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details.

New York

HEAD GARDENER NEEDED – [Contact info available to subscribers] in Phoenicia, NY is seeking a residential seasonal Gardener from mid-March through September/October 2012. [Contact info available to subscribers] is set on 320 mostly wooded acres. The Gardener is responsible for a one acre organic herb and vegetable garden which supplies the kitchen with fresh vegetables and herbs that are used for meals as well as flowers for decoration in the common spaces. Additionally, the Gardener takes care of flowerbeds and potted arrangements around the property. Must have knowledge of common vegetable plants, be able to distinguish between weeds and plants at all stages of development, and be comfortable working outdoors in all temperatures and types of weather including cool, rainy days and occasional heat-waves. Must also have a basic knowledge of North Eastern perennial and annual flowering plants. Familiarity with row covers, simple drip irrigation systems, composting, organic pest and disease management, and crop rotation is a plus. Experience planting in a North Eastern climate is a plus. Since the Gardener works alone and our campus is spread out, the successful candidate for this position must be familiar with various types of garden tools and possess sufficient physical fitness/strength to lift tools, bags of soil, planters, and more. The Gardener will work closely with the Head Chef to coordinate the harvesting of vegetables and herbs. Working at [Contact info available to subscribers] requires a strong work ethic, positive attitude, problem solving, and the ability to communicate well with others. Must be able to work flexible hours. Compensation includes room and board plus a weekly stipend. After work enjoy the hiking trails, swimming pool, meditation sanctuary and other facilities. Staff is also invited to attend [Contact info available to subscribers] -hosted programs (schedule permitting). [Contact info available to subscribers] is located just 20 minutes west of Woodstock in the beautiful, Catskill Mountains. For complete job descriptions and an application package, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Scotland

HEAD HOUSEKEEPER needed at [Contact info available to subscribers] (one of Scotland’s premier sporting estates). We are now looking to recruit a Head Housekeeper for the 2012 summer season. The castle enjoys the highest reputation for its standard of accommodation and hospitality, catering for an appreciative clientele. The Head Housekeeper is responsible for the recruitment and training of a team of approximately five housekeeping/dining room staff and running of the housekeeping function to the highest standard. This is very much a ‘hands on’ role that also requires the successful applicant to lead the ‘upstairs’ team in all housekeeping/dining room duties reporting directly to the castle’s Director. The season runs from approximately mid April through early November and hours average 40-50 hours per week. A highly competitive seasonal salary is offered with a bonus also included on completion of a whole season. Accommodation is also included. This is a unique opportunity to work in one of the most unspoilt and beautiful locations in the UK. Experience of a similar position would be preferred but is not essential. Ideally you should also have experience of living and working in a remote area and understand what this involves. Please apply in writing, enclosing an up-to-date resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Washington

CLEANER/WRANGLER/CARETAKER needed on the banks of the beautiful Snake River in Asotin, WA. We need an onsite cleaner/caretaker/wrangler for our retreat center located 14 miles upriver from Asotin. You must be a good cleaner and like to do it for this is a good share of your job. It is also necessary for you to be a person who enjoys staying home as, even though you are only expected to work 40 hours per week. Mowing lawns, caretaking our horses, and washing windows will also be a part of your job. Compensation is $500/month plus housing and utilities are provided. No alcohol, tobacco or drugs are allowed onsite. Please go to [Contact info available to subscribers] to read more about us and to apply. Thanks for your interest in this position.

SITUATIONS-WANTED AD:

A mature professional couple is seeking a house sitting or caretaking position in the San Francisco Bay Area. San Francisco, Marin, South Bay as well as the Monterey Peninsula are all great areas. We will consider all types of housing. We have pet care, gardening and technical skills experience. Excellent references available. Please email us at [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information. Thank you.

Monday, February 6, 2012

Australia

DOG AND HOUSE SITTER needed in Port Augusta, South Australia from May 1st to September 30th 2012. I have one very well trained dog and a garden that is on auto retic, so it is very easy to maintain – no lawns. I prefer a retired couple or single to watch after my dog and home. My home is close to shops, etc. For more details, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A MATURE PERSON/COUPLE to look after our home including our King Charles dog, cat and two budgies in Point Cook, 25 km southwest of Melbourne’s central business district. Our dog would require 30 minutes walk per day, whilst all would require affection and love (birds like a little attention but don’t like to be handled so we just talk to them)! :-) We will be away three weeks in total so this is a short term position starting February 21. We have a nice three-year-old large four bedroom home in an estate with lovely gardens and very close to coastal parks. Experience and references a must as well as a genuine love of animals. All our animals are indoor during the day and sleep in the garage at night. Please email

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Florida

HOUSE/CATS-SITTER WANTED in Jupiter, Florida, from April 12 – July 12, 2012. Home and pet-sitting for two cats. Our home is in a quiet garden community with a pool for residents. Free Wi-Fi, cable TV and all utilities paid. Would love to have an organized, clean and tidy person who can also care and maintain our small garden and who enjoys the company of our wonderful cats. Beach and shops are five minutes by car. For more information please email [Contact info available to subscribers] and if you would like to see some of Aleta’s photos, please click here [Contact info available to subscribers]

Germany

HOUSE SITTER WANTED in the Hamburg suburb of Niendorf in the northwest Germany from May 20 – June 20 2012. I have a three-room apartment with one cat and several plants. Women (lesbians especially) are desirable, who are non-smoking, non-drinking, and drug free. The apartment is situated in a two-story block, very near the airport, but rather quiet and very green. A nature park is nearby, with beautiful foot and bicycle paths, and two bicycles are available for your use. A subway station is two minutes walking distance, and 20 minutes by subway into the city. Shopping opportunities, doctors, banks, restaurants are all within walking distance. The cat is Miss Marple, a black coated 12-year-old lady, very dear and cuddly. The house sitter will need to keep the litter clean, feed Miss Marple, water the plants, and keep the apartment tidy. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Montana

SPEND YOUR SUMMER working and playing in the Rocky Mountains! Our remote Montana Resort needs a hardworking adventure-minded person. We are looking for a pair of willing hands connected to a nature-loving heart. Work is primarily cleaning and food service. Skills are not required, but flexibility and a team spirit are. Hours: 40 – 45 per week. Season: Late May to mid-September. Your own RV a plus. Couples splitting hours / compensation will be considered. Benefits: Salary – Percentage of Tips – Housing – Partial meal allowance – Unlimited natural beauty – An amazing adventure. For more information please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Oregon

ESTATE CARETAKER needed. Seeking a live-in caretaker for a gorgeous private riverfront estate near the Oregon coast. The caretaker will be provided with an apartment and all utilities (including electricity, water, sewer, phone, internet and satellite HDTV) plus a salary of $1,750 a month, paid health insurance, and $150 monthly vehicle expense. Applicants will need a background in grounds care, landscaping, home and equipment maintenance and housekeeping. You must be non-smoking, mechanical and able to trouble shoot and solve problems, and have a good eye for landscaping detail and grounds care. You also must be dependable and work unsupervised. The property is located approximately 70 miles from Portland and 15 miles from the beach (Manzanita). Please mail your resume and letter of interest describing your relevant experience, vehicle and personal grounds/repair equipment, along with a current photo and references to Estate, [Contact info available to subscribers]

SITUATIONS-WANTED AD:

Soon to be retired biology teacher looking for a new experience. Good with a hammer, chainsaw, and paintbrush. Will keep you place clean and safe. I love the sun, animals and clean air. Non-smoker. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Australia

TWO SEPARATE HOUSE SITTING OPPORTUNITIES available in Clifton Beach/Cairns, Queensland – first from 2/21/12 to 3/16/12 and second from 4/1/12 to 4/16/12. We need a house sitter for these two separate periods. We have four dogs, a Kelpie puppy (one year old), a Border Collie and two Maltese X. The Border Collie and the Kelpie puppy need to be walked everyday for one hour. We also have three cats. We are 10 minutes from the beach, 10 minutes from Palm Cove and are situated on one acre of flat land with the residence in the middle. The land is surrounded by gardens and will require some watering (if it is not raining). The house comfortably accommodates six people, however we would prefer just two people, and has three double bedrooms, three bathrooms and a swimming pool. We would require non-smokers. The property is fully fenced with an electric gate. Public transport is five minutes away as is a small shopping centre with Coles and other smaller shops. We are half an hour from Port Douglas and half an hour from Cairns. To apply, please email

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California

MENDOCINO COUNTY CARETAKER COUPLE needed. Unique opportunity for a young, hardworking, energetic and dependable couple who have experience growing food and who want to live in the country on a [Contact info available to subscribers] in inland Mendocino County. Live in a small, beautiful, hand-crafted, off-grid cabin (suitable for two people), in exchange for weekly hours of outdoor physical labor: tend the roads, weedeating, stuff shuffle, etc., as well as growing food. One year commitment required, 4WD vehicle and references required. Please write a little about yourself (work experience, food growing experience, interests, etc.) and include your telephone number. Please send to [Contact info available to subscribers] Thanks.

England

ESTATE MANAGER/CARETAKER needed for a two year fixed term contract in [Contact info available to subscribers], Nottinghamshire. [Contact info available to subscribers] has 350 acres of parkland and includes an 18th century principal house. It was acquired in September 2011 as part of a charitable undertaking to create a Defence and National Rehabilitation Centre which will focus on both military and civilian clinical rehabilitation in the U.K. An estate manager/caretaker with a high degree of self-discipline and competence is required to ensure the day-to-day upkeep and security of the Estate. You will need a keen eye for detail and be able to effectively deal with conflicting demands. You will be acting as the first point of contact for all aspects of the buildings and grounds maintenance, and you will be responsible for cleaning and maintenance programs to ensure the Estate is managed to a high standard. As a key ambassador for the Defence and National Rehabilitation Centre program, you will be required to handle all visits to the Estate, including those by senior and influential people in government. You will need good oral communication skills together with the ability to lead, motivate, and inspire others. We offer a competitive salary and it is a requirement of the role that the post holder occupies accommodation on site and provides 24 hour emergency response. A full U.K. driving licence and IT proficiency including Outlook, Word, and Excel are also required. To apply for this position please send your covering letter and resume to Recruitment Team, [Contact info available to subscribers] The closing date for applications is February 13, 2012.

Kentucky

LIVE-IN INNKEEPER needed for an elegant Louisville Bed & Breakfast. The owner seeks a dynamic individual or couple to keep this property at its high level of excellence. Must be personable, creative and willing to both manage and personally participate in the daily needs of the Inn. Must be detail oriented, have a strong work ethic and sense of commitment. Fair compensation includes salary plus innkeeper’s quarters with paid utilities. Non-smoker and no pets. Please email

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Louisiana

A LOUISIANA CAMPGROUND, [Contact info available to subscribers], located in the heart of Cajun Country, is looking for an energetic person with their own RV to do some outside work. Good people skills a plus. Full hook-ups for your RV provided in exchange for part-time work in the evenings and weekends. Please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] to learn more and to contact us. Thanks.

New York

HOUSEHOLD MANAGER/PERSONAL ASSISTANT needed for a very well known New York City family. Looking for a polished, poised, and trustworthy candidate to manage all aspects of this individual’s personal and family life. Must also supervise and manage household staff, contractors and vendors. Occasional weekend or evening work may be required. The candidate must be scrupulously organized and extremely detailed; someone who is efficient, able to keep the parent on track professionally and personally; trustworthy with confidential information; excellent communication skills with a variety of professionals; have a polite phone manner; be a quick and independent thinker; someone who is a very resourceful problem solver who can figure out the answer, even when they are told it is not possible; someone who will stop at nothing to resolve a solution. Must exhibit confidence and assertiveness with excellent writing skills. Need someone who is comfortable working independently and learning on the job. Must be tech-savvy – must be familiar with all Microsoft Office programs (including PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, Quicken, and very proficient with Macs. Have the ability to oversee a small staff and assist in managing day-to-day household activities. Someone who is able to command authority, delegate responsibilities and resolve conflicts in a mature manner. Ability to take on the role as “caregiver” to children, when needed. Candidate must be able to handle a stressful environment with 100 balls being thrown at them at once, without getting frazzled. Ability to multi-task in a dynamic and fast paced environment. Someone who can prioritize and figure out what is urgent and what is important. Be able to keep the employer on track – make sure that he/she knows where they are going at all times and get her out of the house on time, even if it means pushing her out the door. Make sure that all appointments are confirmed and that employer has all information about them. Must do extensive travel planning, errands, and have very strong research skills (pricing, travel, product comparisons, etc.). Will need creativity – knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator and In Design a plus, but not necessary. Salary is $90.000. Please send an email to [Contact info available to subscribers] with your resume and references.

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Mature, responsible, fit woman with excellent references seeks a long-term caretaking position, starting March 1st. I’m a hard worker, and a good communicator. I live a quiet, clean life (non-smoker, non-drinker). I have cared for horses (former barn manager), dogs, cats, goats, chickens, and cattle. I have designed and maintained organic perennial and vegetable gardens. I’m a Licensed Massage Therapist (with some equine massage training). I am geographically flexible. Request housing and stipend. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Monday, January 30, 2012

Arizona

CARETAKER/MAINTENANCE person needed. You can live in beautiful Madera Canyon, Arizona. Salary will be $400 per month plus a one bedroom furnished cabin with all utilities paid. References required. To apply, please call the [Contact info available to subscribers]

Australia

CAT/HOUSE SITTER wanted in the Gold Coast hinterland (in Beechmont, in the mountains behind Gold Coast, QLD) from February 2nd to February 16th. I have a two bedroom modern home, with a shady garden. My one friendly cat needs feeding and a few herb pots will need watering. My cat is house confined with access to an outside cage. For more details, please email

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Colorado

HOUSE SITTER(S) NEEDED in southeastern Colorado for about four weeks from early March until early April. This is not a paid position. I need a couple or single person (non-smokers) to care for my property and animals … horses, goats, dog, cats and an assortment of birds. At this time of year you would need to be resourceful and happy to problem solve…. anything is possible in terms of blizzards, late snows, winds etc…. the snow usually only lasts on the ground for days rather than weeks however. It is quite lovely to have snow on the ground and a clear and bright sunny sky. There are easy chores here: feed and water in the morning (about 20 minutes) and then again in the evening (15 minutes). The longest “chore” will be walking the dogs that I acquired over the years. I would like to think that they are really fun for you to be around. There are two Border collie crosses and a four-year-old Pyrenees female to help mind the bird area. She loves to come out for a walk twice a day with the Collies. (On a serious note Border collies are extremely smart and willing so it would be essential for you to be confident around dogs). Accommodation will be the master bedroom, with attached bathroom. The house has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, den, lounge, and kitchen with an attached dining/sun room. Clean and tidy. I would appreciate coming home to a cleaned house please. My home has TV, DVD, video, wireless internet, and a sewing machine. The property is in town and is seven acres (or two town blocks). The town is 90 minutes southeast from Colorado Springs. Use of a car is possible. We have several bicycles available also. There are a couple of lakes really handy; beautiful at this time of year for a wanderer. You can also walk to the excellent community library and into town. Our rural, farming community population is 2,000. The wider area has an early trading settlement to visit, the Arkansas River close by, preserved dinosaur tracks, and many places if you like exploring your environs. First time house sitters are OK. You just ought to love animals and be happy to spend time in their company. I apologize but I am not set up for your own animals nor young children. There are no critters inside my home. Thanks for your interest. You may well recognize this ad as we posted in the Gazette earlier … the dates have changed somewhat … please feel free to reapply if you are interested and qualify. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Florida

LIVE-IN, FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE/CARETAKER POSITION available paying $32,000 salary with benefits for a Destin, FL home. Dog care included. Experience and references a must. Background checks will be required. Please mail your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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EXCEPTIONAL, PRIVATE ESTATE CARETAKERS, PROVIDING SPECIALIZED, PROFESSIONAL SERVICE. Couple in their 50’s seeks an on-site security presence position in California’s Central Coast region for up to six to eight months of the year, possibly on an annual basis. Extensive, combined experience as commercial and residential property caretakers – with estate gardening, managerial, mechanical, and other related qualifications. Our complementary, entrepreneurial activities allow flexibility and mobility for various caretaking assignments. For additional information, kindly contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Friday, January 27, 2012

California

PROFESSIONAL EQUESTRIAN TRAINING CENTER seeks a hard working couple or individual with knowledge of livestock, handyman and landscaping capabilities to be a caretaker on our equestrian property in California. Real Estate experience a plus. Duties will include yard maintenance, occasional livestock feeding and overall upkeep of the property. Housing will be provided. Applicants must be extremely self motivated and willing to care for the property as if it were their own. A background check, credit check and references will be required. Salary of $2,500 plus room and board provided. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Canada

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A FULL-TIME CARETAKER for a family owned apartment building in Victoria. Couple preferred; only experienced applicants will be considered. Qualified persons should possess the following qualifications: organized – ability to get the job done effectively – energetic, communicate – with tenants and office staff with professionalism, take pride in your surroundings – keep the building clean and presentable. The caretaker should have experience in plumbing, electrical, painting, caulking, grouting, maintaining boiler system including furnace and water, landscaping, general handyperson. If you have the skills and drive that we are looking for, please send us your resume and cover letter by fax to [Contact info available to subscribers] – no phone calls please. Only qualified applicants will be short listed and contacted. When applying please state your expected wage.

Caribbean

HOUSE SITTER WANTED in Nevis, West Indies from June 35th through September 15th, 2012. I would like to find an animal lover who would be available to come to Nevis in the Caribbean for July, August and half of September. For more details, please email

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Colorado

COUPLE WITH THEIR OWN RV needed for [Contact info available to subscribers] in colorful Colorado! Experience Colorado’s uniqueness while RV camping and helping out on our small 18 acre family-owned alpaca and sheep ranch, complete with a dairy goat and chickens! We are located about two hours from Rocky Mountain National Park or Steamboat Hot Springs, and a day’s drive from Yellowstone. We are looking for a mature, common-sense couple who would like to be caretakers to help with lawn care and sprinkler system maintenance, etc. Plumbing, carpentry, and electrical know-how may also by useful. Alpaca shearing is scheduled for some time in June! We can offer full hook-ups for your RV and all the eggs you can eat in exchange for part-time caretaking/maintenance help. We live in a very beautiful, peaceful part of northern Colorado with light shopping 12 miles away, and extended shopping 18 miles away in one of the top retirement communities in the country. I can’t wait to email you a photo of the view of the Rockies you can enjoy with your morning coffee! Come and enjoy the peace and quiet! This position can be three to five months over the spring-summer-fall. Please email your references, resume, and photos to

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Florida

A RESORT MOTEL in southeastern Florida, one block from the beach, is looking for new managers. Must be a couple as this job is not suitable for a single person. This is a 15 unit motel that was built in the 1960’s so excellent maintenance skills are required for the upkeep of the property. This is a full-time live on site position for a couple. You will handle the running of the whole property, from reservations, housekeeping, maintenance, landscaping and the swimming pool. There are no other staff, so you are expected to be able to perform all these duties yourselves. Strong computer skills are also needed as there is online marketing and the reservations system is computerized. Compensation is a one bedroom apartment, all utilities paid, including phone, cable TV and internet. Salary to be discussed at time of interview. Non smoking, no pets allowed, no children as this is a one bedroom apartment and must be drug and alcohol free. Please send your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] This position is available February 1st, 2012.

New York

[Contact info available to subscribers] – Center for Health & Happiness – in Phoenicia, NY is looking for seasonal residential staff to work in the Front of House, kitchen/dining room, garden, facilities, and housekeeping departments. [Contact info available to subscribers] is just 25 minutes west of Woodstock, NY in the beautiful Catskill Mountains. We’re looking for hard-working, professional, self-motivated, enthusiastic people who are flexible, upbeat and have a desire to work for a worthy cause in a remarkable natural setting. Requires a positive attitude, great problem solving abilities, no physical limitations and a willingness to multi-task and communicate well with others. Previous hospitality experience is a plus. Work with a great team! Seasonal staff needed from April through October 2012. Compensation includes room and board plus a weekly stipend. After work, enjoy the hiking trails, swimming pool, meditation sanctuary and other facilities. Staff is also invited to participate in [Contact info available to subscribers] -hosted programs. Please visit our website to learn more about us: [Contact info available to subscribers] For complete job descriptions and an application package, please email

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Tennessee

ON-SITE MANAGERS needed in the Jamestown, TN area. A couple is preferred to manage a small rustic lodge retreat for the next ten months. Duties will include: food preparation, housekeeping, grounds maintenance, and weekly shopping. Must be people oriented. Pay includes room and board. Bonus paid at the end of contract. Please email your resume and references to

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SITUATIONS-WANTED AD:

San Francisco California Caretaker Available. Single woman wants long-term living arrangement in San Francisco, California. Can offer experience coordinating home’s upkeep, secretarial duties, keeping house and garden clean and tidy, and anything else useful. In return I need unused house or wing of property having ample personal space for me and my cat to live, where I can study harp and other subjects. A non-smoker, have some furniture. Wages not required. Voice mail [Contact info available to subscribers]

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Australia

WE REQUIRE A HOUSE/CAT-SITTER for our house in Elliott Heads (20 minutes from Bundaberg) for three weeks from February 3rd through February 26th. We are just a two minute walk to the seaside, and a 10 minute walk to the swimming beach. You will be looking after one cat (one-year-old) and watering a few plants. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information.

Brazil

SEARCHING FOR A COUPLE to work in Buzios, Brazil. I am searching for a non-smoking couple (can be a retired couple) to work in Buzios, a small beach village two hours from Rio de Janeiro. She must know how to clean, perform the house tasks and cook; he must know how to do small maintenance projects, like painting, gardening, etc. We provide free housing and also electricity and water. References are necessary. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Ireland

HOUSE SITTER WANTED in County Fermanagh Northern Ireland from February 15 – 20 plus other dates not known as yet. I have recently moved into a smallholding in rural Northern Ireland, close to Lough Erne. I only have one piglet, a cat, and a dog at present. My home is compact but beautiful. If you are looking for peace and quiet – this is the place, although it’s not far from everything you could need. Also being close to the boarder this means both Belfast and Dublin are within driving distance. My piggy is called Pixie Primrose and she requires love and attention as much as the dog and cat (Jack and Nyan). I would hope you would enjoy your stay in a genuine rural community. I know you will be welcomed by the locals as I have. Please email

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New Jersey

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A HOUSE SITTER for the month of March 2012 for our home in Jersey City, NJ. This will just be an exchange of your house sitting service for the living space in our home – no pay involved. You should be comfortable with city living. Our home is in a quiet urban neighborhood and has a small garden which will need some watering if we get into a dry spell. We are close to shops, restaurants and other stores. The house sitter’s primary responsibility will be to look after our home and care for our two dogs while we are away. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] if you are available and please provide checkable references.

New York

A PAUL SMITHS ESTATE is looking for a mechanic/caretaker to fulfill a team position. Must be proficient in auto repair and equipment mechanical skills are needed. Living “on the property” is required with provided housing. Some nightly and weekend duty is also required. Please mail your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Spain

HOUSE SITTER NEEDED in Malaga, Spain from mid-February for six to eight weeks. We are looking for someone to look after our three bedroom house and dogs while we are away in the UK. For more details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

SITUATIONS-WANTED AD:

**EXCELLENT** care for your Home, Plants and Pets! Female author with culinary degree and life- coaching background. She is available for short term, medium and long term house sitting in Manhattan or nearby to New York City. Lives in California with wonderful husband, but interested in moving back to NYC, so this is a win-win for you and I! Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] (nickname Zoe) I greatly look forward to caring for your home!

Friday, January 20, 2012

California

GARDENER/HORSE CARETAKER needed to help maintain our working Norco horse ranch, near Riverside, CA. We are searching for a domestic gardener/horse caretaker to take care of our horses, animals, garden, and home. This is a full-time position, Monday-Saturday, which comes with house and salary. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] and leave detailed information and phone number where you can be reached.

England

HOUSE AND CAT-SITTER needed in Shaftesbury, Dorset, UK from July 29th through August 14th. I need someone who is happy to feed a cat and water the garden. And also keep the house clean and tidy. Maybe someone slightly older or not inclined to have loud parties as we live in a very quiet area. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information.

Missouri

CARETAKER/LIGHT MAINTENANCE person (or couple) needed for a 41 unit RV Park in Branson. We are seeking a short-term, temporary, caretaker/light maintenance person to live onsite during the off-season in exchange for RV space on a pad on the grounds. This could become a long-term paid assignment based on qualifications. The start date is as soon as possible, with the end date mid-March, if temporary. The duties would include: keeping a watchful eye on the property to ensure that ne’er-do-wells remain off of the property, opening the water spigots at each pad each day for a short amount of time to keep the water flowing through the pipes, check the bathrooms daily, run the water, check that the heat is functional, check the water well house to ensure that the heat is on, add chlorine as necessary, ensure the unit is functional, check the cabin and office space to ensure heat is functional, run the water for a short span, meet/greet scheduled vendors onsite as needed to perform necessary tasks, check the propane tank and report back readings, place order for refill when instructed, and other small miscellaneous tasks as needed. If you are interested in this position, please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New York

[Contact info available to subscribers] – Center for Health & Happiness – in Phoenicia, NY is looking for seasonal residential staff to work in the Front of House, kitchen/dining room, garden, facilities, and housekeeping departments. [Contact info available to subscribers] is just 25 minutes west of Woodstock, NY in the beautiful Catskill Mountains. We’re looking for hard-working, professional, self-motivated, enthusiastic people who are flexible, upbeat and have a desire to work for a worthy cause in a remarkable natural setting. Requires a positive attitude, great problem solving abilities, no physical limitations and a willingness to multi-task and communicate well with others. Previous hospitality experience is a plus. Work with a great team! Seasonal staff needed from April through October 2012. Compensation includes room and board plus a weekly stipend. After work, enjoy the hiking trails, swimming pool, meditation sanctuary and other facilities. Staff is also invited to participate in [Contact info available to subscribers] -hosted programs. Please visit our website to learn more about us: [Contact info available to subscribers] For complete job descriptions and an application package, please email

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EXPERIENCED, HANDS-ON RESIDENT CARETAKER AND SUPERINTENDENT is needed for a large day camp in Huntington, NY. Duties include the maintenance of buildings and grounds on 140 acres, and supervision of crew. Strong mechanical, electrical, carpentry and plumbing skills required. Must pass a background check, work well with people and possess a valid driver’s license. This is a full-time, live-in position. Ten years experience preferred. Competitive salary and benefits provided, along with a modern family house, and all utilities paid. Please email your resume to

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Washington

MANAGER/INNKEEPER wanted to manage our luxury cabins/retreat center. Our property consists of 10 luxury cabins with in-cabin health and wellness services as well as wedding grounds in the Columbia River Gorge, WA. The desirable candidate is an experienced innkeeper or hotel manager with sales/marketing experience and an outgoing entrepreneurial spirit who can handle all aspects of lodging business. You will be required to oversee all operations, including and not limited to: sales and marketing, management of employees, guest relations, front desk, planning and organizing weddings and retreats, prepare and cook breakfast, inspect guestrooms, assist with cleaning, press relations, maintaining the property and arranging wellness services. We take a huge amount of pride in our property and we are looking for someone to treat our business as their own. Compensation includes base salary, commission on sales and separate furnished living quarters including utilities. If interested please send a picture, cover letter and resume to

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SITUATIONS-WANTED AD:

AN EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL COUPLE is seeking a long-term house sitting or caretaking position in Austin, Texas. We will consider all types of housing. We have handyman, maintenance and technical skills. We have experience with hospitality, pet care, gardening and landscaping. Excellent references can be provided. Please email us at [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Australia

WE NEED A HOUSE SITTER for a large five bedroom house in Mandurah from January 31st to February 20th 2012. We have a small dog, a large garden, a lawn mower guy, and also have a pool. For more information please email [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you kindly.

Canada

FULL-TIME CARETAKER needed for a residential complex in Vancouver. The caretaker must have strong communication skills and be able to start on February 1. If interested, please fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Jersey

[Contact info available to subscribers] is Atlantic City’s ONLY Bed and Breakfast. The current owners are looking to retire and would like to find someone interested in operating the pub as a lease agreement or as a partial owner. The situation is negotiable. The Inn has 40 rooms 36 of which have private baths. The current owners have been in operation for 35 years. There is a 24 hour pub on-site that is open to negotiations also. Please email

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SITUATIONS-WANTED AD:

Quality care for your Inn, B&B, Home, Flora & Fauna! I am a trustworthy, responsible and conscientious woman whose diverse experience includes work with 5 star hotels worldwide, upscale properties, beloved pets and livestock, horticulture, food and wine, and fine art. Conversational Spanish. California preferred – San Francisco, Sonoma, Marin counties or within a day’s drive. My detailed profile: [Contact info available to subscribers] Please contact: [Contact info available to subscribers] Hobby website – [Contact info available to subscribers] Local references and resume upon request.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Arizona

ANIMAL CARETAKER and Bed/Breakfast help needed in southern AZ. Prefer a couple as the work needs to be done at same time. The animal care position REQUIRES horse care experience, and involves feeding/manure removal/general health care; three to four hours/day. The B & B position involves preparing breakfast, cleaning, laundry; hours vary. Other work available if interested. MUST LIVE ON-SITE: Bring your RV for full hook-up or live in a RV available here. Hourly pay. Must be NON-SMOKERS, NO DRUGS, NO ADDICTIONS, US CITIZEN, reliable, responsible, trustworthy, and honest. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

[Contact info available to subscribers] needs a Manager to plan, direct, and coordinate the operational activities of the RV Park with all departments that provides overnight services for the RV Park community. Must be able to perform these duties: – Observe and monitor staff performance in order to ensure efficient operations and adherence to RV Park’s Policies and Procedures. – Inspect public areas and grounds for cleanliness and appearance. – Coordinate front office activities of RV Park and resolve problems. – Answer inquiries pertaining to RV Park Policies and services and resolve occupants’ complaints. – Confer and cooperate with other managers in order to ensure coordination of RV Park activities. – Interview and hire applicants. – Assign duties to workers and schedule shifts. – Purchase supplies and arrange for outside services, such as deliveries, maintenance, repair, and trash collection. – Develop and implement policies and procedures for the operation of a department. – Meet with clients in order to schedule and plan details of rallies, banquets, receptions and other functions. – Organize and coordinate the work of staff and convention personnel for meetings to be held at a particular facility. – Participate in financial activities such as the setting of space rates and the establishment of budgets. – Perform marketing and public relations activities. – Prepare required paperwork pertaining to departmental functions. – Provide assistance to staff members by performing activities such as inspecting showers, public spaces and RV sites. – Train staff members in their duties. – The employee must occasionally lift and/or up to twenty-five (25) pounds or more. – Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Housing and utilities will be provided. This position closes

Friday, January 20, 2012. To apply please visit our website at

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Australia

HOUSE SITTER needed in Nanango, Kingaroy, QLD from February 12 until December 2012. We live on 15 acres in Nanango in a live-able shed (no shower), so we are looking for a mature couple with their own Van which includes a shower. Our shed is large enough to park your Van and a vehicle as well. Our property is very well maintained and we would like someone to keep it that way. We have a tractor-slasher, large ride on the mower for maintaining. You will also need to water the gardens, etc. For more details please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Maine

CARETAKER WANTED at the [Contact info available to subscribers], a 19th century museum and farm, in [Contact info available to subscribers], Maine. A year-round farm hand position in exchange for housing. Requires experience with large farm animals and general maintenance. The Caretaker is primarily responsible for the care and security of the buildings, safety of the overall site, general maintenance, cleanliness and daily animal care. Compensation includes housing in a one bedroom apartment, heat, laundry and electricity. Restrictions on the use of the buildings/grounds apply. 15 hours per week required. No pets allowed. Please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] for a detailed job description or email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information.

Mexico

HOUSE SITTER NEEDED in Progreso, Mexico from February 15 through June 30. I have a beach front condo in Progreso and need someone to live on the property and do light work around the condo complex. For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Scotland

HOUSE SITTER NEEDED in Falkand, Fife, Scotland from February 10 – 20. We need a house sitter during these 10 days to look after our house, two terriers, two goldfish and two Guinea-pigs. This is a lovely accommodation in the heart of Fife; 20 miles form St Andrews and 25 miles from Edinburgh. Our dogs need to be walked and fed, and the goldfish and guinea-pigs also need to be fed. For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Texas

CARETAKER WANTED in Splendora, TX. Man or woman wanted to clean and stay here as a house and dog sitter. Room and board offered. No Drugs, social drinker acceptable. Must love dogs and be available for vet runs. The dogs are in the house. Floors must be mopped and the whole house is open except for my Mom’s rooms. You will have access to the kitchen from 6:00am to 8:00pm. Down on your luck is OK. A background check is a must, as well as providing good checkable references. Skills in fixing things would be appreciated and would be paid for separately. Please email information about yourself and your references to

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Vermont

INNKEEPERS NEEDED. Innkeepers are most certainly the face of any B&B. You will be expected to know all about us and the area, and respond to guests in a warm, yet professional manner. You are in-service to guests 24/7. Ours is a unique property that is primarily utilized for destination weddings and events. Duties include handling reservations, greeting guests, setup of continental breakfast and housekeeping. You will handle administrative duties, run a computer system and credit card software and participate in event and banquet service as needed. The qualified applicant must be able to climb stairs, lift 40 pounds, work flexible hours, be a positive self-starter and organized. Please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] We are located in Pittsfield, VT. If you are interested, please email your resume and cover letter to [Contact info available to subscribers] and tell us why you are the right one for our team.

SITUATIONS-WANTED AD:

A mature professional couple is seeking a house sitting or caretaking position in the San Francisco Bay Area. San Francisco, Marin, South Bay as well as the Monterey Peninsula are all great areas. We will consider all types of housing. We have pet care, gardening and technical skills experience. Excellent references available. Please email us at [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information. Thank you.

Friday, January 13, 2012

Arizona

CARETAKER NEEDED for a five acre horse property in North Phoenix. Must be very knowledgeable with horses. Living quarters provided. Seven days a week is required to feed and clean the stalls along with some general maintenance work. Wages will be based on experience. Please email your resume and references to

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Australia

HOUSE SITTER needed in Clearview, Adelaide, South Australia from February 3 to February 12. We’re most probably looking for a couple to housesit for us over this 10 day period. Most importantly – we have four small, young, energetic dogs that will need to be looked after, walked and be given plenty of love and attention. So a love of animals and experience with pets is a must! Our house and yard is quite small and easily manageable, and our garden will just need to be watered occasionally. Please contact us ASAP if you think you’d be suitable by emailing

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California

CARETAKER/MANAGER. Are you ready to live on a lake within the next 30 – 60 days? You must be a retired couple for this caretaker position: Since the perks outweigh the pay, you must have your own outside income (social security, pension, dividends, etc.). You will live year round on one of the most beautiful pieces of property with 500 feet of lakefront on Clear Lake, California’s largest natural lake, 20 miles long. This is one of the best bass fishing lakes on the West Coast! Located 2½ hours north of San Francisco. You will manage and care for a four-unit resort on five acres that is only busy less than eight weeks or less a year. Only 15 – 20 minutes to the town of Clearlake (Safeway and Wal-Mart) but far enough away to give you the most peaceful and quiet setting. Nonsmokers, no drugs, no alcohol and no dogs. Must have good handyman and landscaping skills and be in good physical condition. If you are the type that likes to keep busy each day and especially on your own time schedule, do not pass up the opportunity to check this fabulous property out. You will be given a 750 square foot log cabin, one-bedroom (only suitable for a couple), located fifty feet from the beach and dock, utility allowance of $100, a telephone allowance, and a minimum monthly salary of $300 depending on your skills and your qualifications. If you would like to live on five private acres without major expenses such as a mortgage and insurance, this is the place. Single individuals need not apply. Interviews will be conducted on the property. Please send resume, listing all of your handyman and landscaping skills, outside income explanation, and current references with addresses and telephone numbers to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Canada

HELP WANTED: 20 hours/week work exchange for room and board. I am a full-time artist and my husband is retired. Our lake-front home/studio is in a remote location on Quadra Island, British Columbia. Artists visit or come for lessons primarily during the summer (June – September). We would like to host a tidy, non-smoker in our home, to help in the studio, walking the dogs, housework and perhaps in the yard. The studio help requires attention to detail and may involve help with framing, assembling gift cards, or preparing canvases and etching plates. Computer skills would be useful with my database and newsletter. My husband can always use help with projects outside and the firewood, but the housework (cleaning) and studio help is our primary need. My website [Contact info available to subscribers] has lots of pictures and information about our home and the studio in several sections (About the artist, Atelier and Art Retreat). A two-week minimum stay is required. We have a kayak, and a canoe and the hiking is terrific. We have two cats and two dogs and great meals! During the past two years, we have hosted eight young people and it has been a wonderful experience and some lasting friendships established. On January 19th, I’m scheduled for knee surgery and we are hoping to have some help cooking, cleaning, and walking the dogs. Any time between now through the end of January is our immediate need. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

MOTEL MANAGER/CARETAKER needed in British Columbia. Live-in manager/caretaker required for a year-round motel in Harrison Hot Springs, right on the lake! Excellent English and honesty a must. Good selling and organizational skills a plus. Please fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] and indicate your salary expectations on cover letter. Thanks.

England

A SEMI-RETIRED COMPANY DIRECTOR/LAND OWNER living on a shooting estate on the North Yorkshire moors, between Hemsley and Thirsk, is seeking a live-in butler with housekeeping and cooking abilities. The role is varied, but the successful applicant must be experienced in all aspects of housekeeping, maintenance, and security. There will also be a requirement to assist on shooting days, and cater for guests on occasions. A driving license is essential. Couples may be considered. This is a long-term position. Self-contained accommodation provided. For full details please mail your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] The closing date is Friday, January 35th 2012. CRB checks will be required.

France

HOUSE AND PET-SITTER WANTED near St Jean du Luz, in southwest France, from February 15th through May 1st, 2012. We are looking for a mature couple who have excellent references to look after our two dogs in our home near St Jean du Luz. For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Scotland

HOUSE SITTER NEEDED in Kintyre, Argyll, Scotland, starting March 1st or by arrangement, with a minimum six months preferred. Free accommodation provided in a small cottage in return for some work cleaning and outside maintenance in relation to the group of five cottages in the lovely location of Kintyre. Please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] for pictures of the area and three of the cottages. For details please email

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SITUATIONS-WANTED AD:

WANTED: A permanent position on a ranch or farm property. I can go anywhere, and provide great security for your property. I need a house or trailer house to live in (no RV) and all utilities paid and a guarantee of $500 automatically deposited in my bank on the 3rd of every month. I’ll also need a ranch truck or 4WD and gas or diesel to get around the property. Great references available. You wouldn’t be disappointed with me. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Australia

HOUSE/PET-SITTER needed. We need a married couple or single man or lady with sober habits to water our garden twice weekly, water and feed the dog, and enjoy country living on five acres just out of town in a beautiful renovated Queenslander in Blackbutt (Blackbutt is a town in the South Burnett region of Queensland). Need someone here from February 4 – 18. For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

California

MINING CAMP CARETAKER needed. This is a special opportunity for an alternate caretaker at a depression-era mining camp in the El Paso Mountains, Mojave Desert, California. Not for the tender-hearted. Volunteers deliver drinking water and propane. Generator available, cell phones work nearby. An older RV is onsite. Docent responsibilities include meeting and greeting lots of visitors along with lots of quiet solitude. Gold prospecting is available and Ridgecrest, CA (population 35,000) is within 30 miles. The site offers beautiful views and is at a 3,500′ elevation. A small stipend is available. 4WD or high clearance vehicle will be needed. This is organized by the [Contact info available to subscribers] , a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. Please go to [Contact info available to subscribers] for more about our organization and go to Bickel Camp for details about the camp. We need retired, personable, and friendly couples and/or responsible people who love the desert and respect its remaining human history. Please contact us through the contact info on our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] Thanks!

England

LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER required for a large house near Shaftesbury, Dorset. Responsibilities to include cleaning, ironing and looking after some chickens and ducks. A one bedroom, separate flat will be provided. References are required. To apply, please call

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North Carolina

FREE ROOM for a property caretaker in Burlington, NC (outside of Greensboro) who is able to start around February 1. Small room available located near downtown Burlington. The services required are to keep the property clean (take out trash, keep the yard clean, etc.) and light housekeeping (sweeping, moping, dishes, etc.). Pets are allowed. Off-street parking available, close to downtown. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

SITUATIONS-WANTED AD:

AN EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL COUPLE is seeking a long-term house sitting or caretaking position in Austin, Texas. We will consider all types of housing. We have handyman, maintenance and technical skills. We have experience with hospitality, pet care, gardening and landscaping. Excellent references can be provided. Please email us at [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you.

Monday, January 9, 2012

California

CARETAKER WANTED to live-in for a retired doctor in a beautiful home in La Jolla. I am a retired, partially disabled Physician from Stanford University, in need of an in-house assistant. I am looking for a helper, in a very large three bedroom, three bath luxurious condominium. I will provide a large furnished bedroom and private bath, all of your food, a private computer and TV line in your room. I will do so in return for your work in the house five to six days/week, with adequate time off. Duties will include laundry, cooking, cleaning, and some shopping. This is a full-time job. There is an outdoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi in a wooded setting. The home is truly luxurious. I enjoy classical music, chess, photography, and art. I am also an inventor. The successful applicant will have several years experience, some medical assistance experience, a clean driving record although no car is required. Written references are required. Please email your application and tell me about yourself and qualifications to

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Indiana

[Contact info available to subscribers] caretakers needed. We prefer a retired/semi-retired couple. Requirements: establish a legal residence in the caretaker’s home 24 hours/day, have a presence in the absence of full-time staff, maintain the park in the absence of full-time staff, and other duties as required. Benefits: all rent and expenses paid, reported annually on IRS form 1099 as income. To apply, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details and complete the application. Applications are due by Friday, January 20, 2012.

Ohio

CARETAKER/HOUSEKEEPER needed. Free rental of waterfront Lake Milton house is being offered as part of a compensation package to a couple wanting positions as caretaker and housekeeper respectively for a residential estate. Please send resumes and contact info to [Contact info available to subscribers]

SITUATIONS-WANTED AD:

A mature professional couple is seeking a house sitting or caretaking position in the San Francisco Bay Area. San Francisco, Marin, South Bay as well as the Monterey Peninsula are all great areas. We will consider all types of housing. We have pet care, gardening and technical skills experience. Excellent references available. Please email us at [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information. Thank you.

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Australia

CARETAKER POSITION available for an active Pensioner for Kurrajong Heights garden in New South Wales. The caretaker can live in or out. A one bedroom furnished unit will be provided. This position has light duties, but no salary. References are required. To apply, please call either [Contact info available to subscribers]

Canada

RESIDENT CARETAKER required for a 140 unit Vancouver Strata Complex for maintenance, janitorial and light administrative duties. Having the ability to speak Chinese is an asset, but not required. Please fax your resume, stating experience and salary expectations to [Contact info available to subscribers] No phone calls please.

Colorado

HOUSE SITTER(S) NEEDED in southeastern Colorado for about eight weeks from mid February until mid April. This is not a paid position. I need a couple or single person (non- smokers) to care for my property and animals … horses, goats, dogs, cats and an assortment of birds. At this time of year you would need to be resourceful and happy to problem solve. With winter still in full force, anything is possible in terms of blizzards, late snows, winds etc. There are easy chores here: feed and water in the morning (about 20 minutes) and then again in the evening (15 minutes). The longest “chore” will be walking the dogs that I acquired over the years. I would like to think that they are really fun for you to be around. There are two Border collie crosses and a 4-year-old Pyrenees female to help mind the bird area. She loves to come out for a walk twice a day with the Collies. (On a serious note: Border collies are extremely smart and willing so it would be essential for you to be confident around dogs). Accommodation will be the master bedroom, with attached bathroom. The house has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, den, lounge, and kitchen with an attached dining/sun room. Clean and tidy. I would appreciate coming home to a cleaned house please. My home has TV, DVD, video, wireless internet, sewing machine. The property is in town and is seven acres (or two town blocks). The town is 90 minutes southeast from Colorado Springs. Use of a car is possible. We have several bicycles also available. There are a couple of lakes really handy; beautiful at this time of year for a wander. You can also walk to the excellent community library and into town. Our rural farming community population is 2,000. The wider area has an early trading settlement to visit, the Arkansas River close by, preserved dinosaur tracks, and many places if you like exploring your environs. First time house sitters are OK. You just ought to love animals and be happy to spend time in their company. I apologize but I am not set up for your own animals or young children. There are no critters inside my home. Thanks for your interest. You may well recognize this ad as we have posted before … please feel free to reapply if you are interested and qualify. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Minnesota

SUMMER CARETAKERS needed. Caretaker wanted at [Contact info available to subscribers] (north of the City of Madison Lake off County Road 187). A caretaker position is available with the Blue Earth County Park Department for a couple to serve in the capacity of resident caretakers at [Contact info available to subscribers] The position involves overseeing park operations, along with cleaning of park facilities, and some mowing during summer months. To qualify for this position, a person must possess good public relation skills, record keeping skills, and have the ability to operate a riding mower and power trimmer. In compensation for these duties, Blue Earth County will provide housing and electricity. This position will require a six-month commitment from May through October. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 pm on Wednesday, January 11, 2011. If interested, please apply in person at [Contact info available to subscribers] does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age and handicapped status in the employment or the provision of services.

SITUATIONS-WANTED AD:

Female, 47, wants a house/pet sitting opportunity in Newport Beach, CA or surrounding area. Must be in the area July 19 – 22 for a holistic health conference, but desire a week or so extra on either side of those dates for fun/sightseeing as I am an avid bird watcher/nature lover and want to explore area. I am responsible, mature, trustworthy, non-smoker, drug-free and a natural health practitioner. I grew up on a farm with many different animals. Also operated a house/pet sitting business in San Antonio for many years and have references. Compensation is NOT necessary. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you.

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Arizona

LIVE-IN INNKEEPER WANTED: We are currently interviewing qualified candidates for management of our very popular and upscale bed and breakfast Inn in downtown Tucson. The Inn has six guest suites. The Innkeeper must live on premises (in a separate one bedroom, one bath guest house with full kitchen) and have great attention to detail (impeccable actually), be very organized, professional, positive, honest, have strong people skills, and eager to learn our routines. We serve very healthy sit-down, formal breakfasts – and by healthy we mean yummy but with thought given to every ingredient – every ingredient and the way the food is prepared is healthy. Specific job responsibilities include preparation and cooking of morning breakfast; guest relations; use of our reservation online database computer system; managing housekeeping staff, landscapers, and pool service; cleaning; laundry; checking guests in, staying on top of social media advertising; etc. This job is very fun, yet a lot of attention to detail is required. The ideal candidate should already be very familiar with Tucson. To inquire further or if interested, please reply to [Contact info available to subscribers] with a photo, resume, and references with phone numbers. Please only contact us via email and do not call us about the position at this time, as we are in our busiest season of the year. We would like for the ideal candidate to start in February 2012.

Canada

HOUSE SITTER WANTED in Picton, Ontario, Canada – tentatively from February to July 2012. I have a rural home on four acres, with seven indoor cats and one collie dog. For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Caribbean

HOUSE SITTER NEEDED on Grand Turk Island, Turks and Caicos Islands in the Caribbean from May through June 2012. We are located on an island that is one mile by nine miles with 3,000 inhabitants. We have four outdoor cats, four dogs, and 25 cooped chickens on a one acre, very private, tropical getaway. A vehicle, and part-time house keeper will be provided. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details. Thanks.

Massachusetts

GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR A COUPLE to be an onsite caretaker at our large home on Cape Cod in Truro. The position will be responsible for gardening, outdoor care, housecleaning and maintenance, for approximately 20 hours per week. The position is available from May until early December. Since this a resort area you can easily find other work during your stay. Hospitality/hotel/landscaping/gardening experience a plus. Must be an excellent cleaner, speak English and in very good physical condition. The home has eight bedrooms and the property is three acres. Must be quiet and discreet. Our home is used as a vacation rental during the summer. The position would be responsible for change over cleanings. Must be professional and presentable. Position includes a charming furnished studio apartment, wi-fi, cable and stipend during May – December. Can include year round accommodations if appropriate for the right fit. Please email your resume and references to

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South Africa

NEW BUTLER POSITION available. Extensive Butler experience required for a family of four on a large estate – on the coast of Durban KZN – South Africa. Salary is exceptional, with medical benefits included. This is a live-in position. All costs will be covered, including travel to South Africa and aid with a South African Visa. It is essential that the Butler can speak Dutch or understand/follow Dutch. References required. Please send your CV plus Butler Certificate/Diploma to [Contact info available to subscribers] Please note only experiences qualified Butlers need apply.

Texas

FARM COUPLE/CARETAKERS needed in Parker County. A retired couple is needed to assist on small acreage. Duties include daily light housekeeping with heavy house cleaning bi-weekly, errands, shopping, light cooking and laundry. Must be extremely well organized to assist the homeowner in putting the household in order. Must be a self-starter and work without constant supervision. Outside work includes maintenance of landscaped grounds, mowing, trimming, and general upkeep. Light barn work to include daily cleaning of stalls, feeding and watering animals, hauling of hay and feed and general farm maintenance. Must be able to lift three string hay with ease. Must be trustworthy and able to run errands for hay, feed and general farm needs. Must be able to maintain all kinds of equipment such as swimming pool, water well, and tractor. Must have basic building skills to maintain small barn and fences etc. Must have strong work ethic and be able to work without supervision. A love of animals is required. Animals include horses, llamas, dogs, and birds. Must be gentle and comfortable around horses. This is a busy household that includes an elderly grandfather and teenager. Must be willing to assist with elder care when needed. Non-smoking mandatory. Very nice separate 900 square foot house plus all utilities provided, excluding phone. Hours and duties will vary depending on needs of homeowner, so flexibility is needed. A small salary for each individual is negotiable. Complete background check, including criminal history, will be required, along with drug screening. Must have good references. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Washington

LIVE-IN COUPLE required to manage a modern 40 room Motel/Inn in Skagit Valley. Previous experience in Hospitality Management required. Ideal candidates will be self motivated and possess an outgoing personality with strong people skills. Duties include: Front Desk, answering telephone inquiries, checking in and out guests, supervise employees, perform sales/marketing duties, inspect guestrooms, and maintaining the property. Minimum one to two years experience in Hotel/Motel management required. Strong customer service, interpersonal, supervisory and organizational skills. Computer knowledge. Able to live on premises and provide night service if applicable. Available 24/7 and provide a flexible work schedule including weekends. If interested please email your resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

SITUATIONS-WANTED AD:

WANTED: A permanent position on a ranch or farm property. I can go anywhere, and provide great security for your property. I need a house or trailer house to live in (no RV) and all utilities paid and a guarantee of $500 automatically deposited in my bank on the 3rd of every month. I’ll also need a ranch truck or 4WD and gas or diesel to get around the property. Great references available. You wouldn’t be disappointed with me. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

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