The Caretaker Gazette Email Broadcasts 2017

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Thursday, December 28, 2017

California

LOOKING FOR A FULL-TIME CARETAKER COUPLE experienced with horses and general ranch work. Located in Somes Bar, CA in the rural mountains along the Klamath River. Other skill sets that would be helpful include: cooking, gardening, fishing, guns/archery, rafting, housekeeping, building and maintenance skills. This is a remote location with housing provided. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Illinois

INNKEEPER OR MANAGING PARTNER needed. An upscale Country Inn and Cottage Property in upstate Illinois is seeking an enthusiastic, talented, full-time Innkeeper. The ideal candidate is able to effectively perform a variety of tasks, while smiling through the long day, in an often fast-paced environment. He/She will be responsible for bringing a positive attitude and flexibility, to guest service, kitchen prep, housekeeping, gardening, reservations, phone and email response, and all the innumerable duties of innkeeping. The Innkeeper will work closely with the owners and staff to provide the ultimate guest experience, and fun and comfortable work environment, in a countryside “Farm to Table” atmosphere. The position will be live-in and will require immense flexibility with hours, 24/7 guest response, and working of weekends and holidays. Must Haves: Team-player attitude, passion for hospitality, excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, sense of urgency, and a calm, can-do attitude. Possibility of part-ownership/partnering opportunity. To be included in our interview process, please email your info and resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Missouri

IMMEDIATE JOB OPENING as a horse and farm caretaker in Northland, (Kansas City, MO). A professional horse training and breeding farm is looking for a full-time horse groom/caretaker. The work week is 5 1/2 days. Duties include but are not limited to: feeding, watering, stall cleaning, grooming and caring for horses, traveling to horse shows once a month for a week at a time and all aspects of daily farm life. It is a job that requires daily manual labor. The employee must have horse care experience at a horse boarding or training facility, be willing and able to routinely lift 50 pounds unassisted, be on time and dependable. Must be drug and alcohol free and legal to work in the US. Must have a valid driver’s license and dependable transportation. This position is available immediately. Please text [Contact info available to subscribers]

Oregon

HELP WANTED in exchange for housing in South Clackamas County. We work 24+ hours away from home and are wanting to hire someone to be a caretaker. Payment would be in the form of housing and utilities. Responsibilities would include care of domestic animals and livestock, fence maintenance, home maintenance and some general labor. The position is physically demanding so you must be able to carry around 50 lbs. We are asking for 20 hours of work a week in the mornings and evenings (in between time is your time) Fridays through Tuesdays with Wednesdays and Thursdays off. You must have verifiable experience, reliable transportation, a cell phone and means of support. Please do not respond if you are 420 friendly, a smoker, heavy drinker or unable to provide references or pass a background check. We will expect full disclosure of any history of addiction or criminal convictions. We cannot accommodate pets. To be considered, please respond with information about yourself, work history, experience with animals and a phone number. This is a goods for work exchange, there is no monetary compensation. Please email

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Wyoming

CARETAKER WANTED for [Contact info available to subscribers] in Ten Sleep Canyon, Wyoming. This is a permanent position. We are looking for a family or a couple who loves the Lord. Would consider a single person also. This is a [Contact info available to subscribers] at the base of the Big Horn Mountains in beautiful Ten Sleep Canyon. Must be physically fit … a person who loves people. It is rewarding hard work. Cleaning bunkhouses, the Lodge and the small Historic Chapel. 50 working acres/must manage at least three part-time workers. Preparing the grounds and lodging for guests, taking reservations for campers, groups, retreats and weddings. May have to work along with the present manager and Director. Must be willing to put in long days May-October. November-April are very slow presently but reservations continue to grow. Duties also include: Apple Orchard maintenance, basic maintenance of the Ranch grounds lawn mowers, 4 wheeler, and ATV. We serve our guests, and many times this can be very demanding. Painting … cleaning … organizing … some supervising of our part-time help. The manager and Director will be present the majority of the time, so we like a positive easy going willing to learn hard working Family. Must be a self-starter. We will train, there is a lot to do all of the time. Housing is provided … a camper if it’s a single person. Possibly a three bedroom house if it’s a family. All utilities, and Wi-Fi included. Ten Sleep town is seven miles down Highway 16, with gas and some restaurants. The main grocery store is about 26 miles from Ten Sleep. Bring your own transportation … we have eight full service hook ups, just in case you have your own RV or camper. This is your volunteer work in exchange for housing … this is a ministry. Jesus is the J in Circle J. Attending a monthly board meeting is expected …we are non for profit and must report our activities to them. This is a gorgeous Canyon … many, many travelers stop here from all over the world, on their way to Yellowstone National Park. We must add volunteers, so this could be a position for more workers where we would provide housing. The experience and hard work are very rewarding. Our guests and anyone who visits love it here. Please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] to learn more, or call

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SITUATIONS-WANTED AD:

Property Caretaker willing to work for a home in the Big Sur/Royal Oaks area of California. I am in search of an honest place to call home for me and my dog. I would like to find a private, low cost, small house, cabin, cottage, large trailer/mobile home (single wide type) located in the countryside or just out of town with a yard for my dog to be safe. This could be a possible work exchange barter for all or part of rent and/or pay for my skills. Please feel free to call me at

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Healthcare Update

Over the decades many of our advertisers and subscribers, both property owners and caretakers/house sitters, have discussed their healthcare situation and possible insurance options/alternatives with us. We recently dropped our current medical insurance when the premiums jumped to $2,000 per month with a $12,000 annual deductible. We switched to a $282 per month healthcare program called Medi-Share.

I wanted to send you some information about Medi-Share as I thought you might be interested in their affordable healthcare. Like us, you and your family could join their community of 250,000+ who share in each other’s medical burdens. Since 1993 more than $2 Billion in medical expenses have been shared and discounted by Medi-Share members.

With Medi-Share you and your family won’t need to worry about the mandate to purchase health insurance or pay costly penalties and fees, members are exempt through a special provision in the Affordable Care Act.

If you would like to learn more, please click here http://bit.ly/2gvMroU or please call Myles Lilley who is a Member Development Specialist at Christian Care Ministry at 800-772-5623 extension 2224.

I hope this helps!

Take care, Gary C. Dunn, Publisher

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Tuesday, December 26, 2017

California

FULL-TIME RANCH MANAGER/CARETAKER needed. This is a great opportunity for a single person or a couple. [Contact info available to subscribers] is a family retreat located in the Paso Robles, CA area. 600 spectacular acres in the heart of the world-famous Central Coast wine producing area. The ranch is 20 minutes from downtown San Luis Obispo and 30 minutes to the beach! This ranch runs cattle, but currently the cattle are under a grazing lease with a local rancher, so they are not ours. Skills needed to succeed: a strong work ethic and one who believes in “right the first time”, self-motivated and able to work independently with direction from the owner, common-sense working knowledge of mechanical systems: plumbing, electrical, carpentry skills and use of power tools, horse experience necessary, cattle experience a plus, but not vital, must be physically fit and able to lift 50 lbs., know how to operate ranch equipment, tractor and other rolling stock. The job entails: maintenance and upkeep of houses and buildings on property, care for horses and other ranch animals, cannot be afraid of getting hands dirty, as many of the daily tasks are not sexy, maintain irrigation and water system, construction of outbuildings, house cleaning, maintenance of fences, and maintenance and improvement of an extensive ranch trail system. The job includes housing – a new, detached one bedroom apartment, including all utilities. Salary negotiable. A background check will be conducted as well as a drug test. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Indiana

HORSE CARETAKER WITH EXPERIENCE needed in the southwest Fort Wayne Area, for a national caliber show horse training barn. We are looking for an individual to fill an opening in our staff. We have been in business for over 25 years, and we have been fortunate to have won several hundred world and national titles. This person can’t be afraid to get dirty, with jobs such as cleaning stalls, grooming, and tacking up horses to work. We work inside in a heated barn, which we keep above freezing all winter. Several of our employees have gone on to become horse trainers. You must be available to travel and have reliable transportation and be available to work weekends if necessary. Please check us out on our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] and then please text only to [Contact info available to subscribers] Please list your age and experience.

New Zealand

WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN ENTHUSIASTIC PERSON to join our friendly team at our small hostel in Christchurch, and work in our Reception Area. You need to be available for at least four weeks and have good English comprehension. You get to stay in our staff accommodation. Your first 14 hours will be used in exchange accommodation, free laundry and internet. There may also be extra paid hours. To apply, please stop by and visit [Contact info available to subscribers] Thanks.

Washington

CARETAKER OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE on an [Contact info available to subscribers] in South Central Washington State. [Contact info available to subscribers] is an outdoor paradise with 4 season recreation. A unique organic valley setting for this small rural town. Daily chores are mucking, feeding, sweeping, fence work, plowing, mowing, etc. Looking for a clean responsible person who appreciates the outdoors and diversity in daily work. Prefer a non-smoker, no drugs, with good references. We offer a studio apartment with bathroom and efficiency kitchen. The apartment has Wi-Fi and streaming TV provided. Would consider short-term four to six months but would prefer a long-term relationship. For more details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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A MATURE PROFESSIONAL COUPLE is seeking a house sitting or property caretaking position in the San Francisco Bay Area. San Francisco, Marin, South Bay as well as the Monterey Peninsula 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 21, 2017

Arizona

A PERMANENT CARETAKER of 10 horses is needed immediately in beautiful Yuma, Arizona. We need a caretaker for a small family oriented boarding facility. We normally have 6-10 horses on five irrigated acres. We have lots of trees, and pastures. Knowledge of horse care a must. Caretaker candidates must have another source of income. We provide a nice, fully furnished, two bedroom apartment with all utilities, internet, and $100 per week. This is a permanent position. If interested, please email me at

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California

RESORT SEEKS A COUPLE with cooking experience (and other). We are located in the beautiful High Desert in Olancha, California, gateway to Death Valley and minutes to Mt. Whitney. We are looking for a couple who desire to wear a lot of different hats. Our Restaurant is organic, grass fed and pesticide free. We are needing help with cooking and serving, front desk, laundry and housekeeping, maintenance, handy man, swimming pool and landscaping. This winter we’re adding to our Tipi Village and building outdoor showers, so carpentry is needed. Most importantly, a positive friendly attitude. Clean and neat. Friendly animals are welcome. We are a growing resort with lots of potential. Housing is available. Please send resumes and a picture to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Colorado

HOTEL-STYLE B&B in Aspen, Colorado seeks a full-time experienced staff member. [Contact info available to subscribers] is a quaint 35 room inn, with historic cabin, located downtown and frequented by returning guests and families. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: assisting the general manager; check-in/out of guests; answering the phones; taking reservations; airport pick-ups; breakfast prep; daily operations like possible snow shoveling or light maintenance. Previous computer experience with Innquest, plus experience using online booking accounts, Microsoft Word, XL and social media a must for this position. Our ideal candidate has a clean driving record, non-smoking and professional demeanor. Compensation includes salary, a one bedroom on-site apartment, ski pass and other benefits including annual bonus. Please email resume and verifiable references to

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Massachusetts

A PRIVATE CONSERVED 1,700 ACRE ISLAND off Cape Cod is looking for an experienced, hardworking, resourceful couple to manage an island farm with three summer rental houses. This is a lifestyle change, a homesteader’s dream. It is an opportunity to live in a pristine setting in a one-of-a-kind farmhouse that overlooks a private harbor. It requires a careful balance between isolation and hospitality. In the summer months the rental houses are filled with vacationers. During the winter months the island is empty. It is a full-time job for two people in the summer and a part time job in the winter. Duties include maintenance of buildings and farm equipment, operation of island boat, assistance to visitors, maintaining island vegetable garden, island patrol, trail mowing and maintenance, management of livestock, and light record keeping. The position of Island Manager requires a hardworking farmer’s mentality and the ideal candidate must have a can-do attitude and be able to adjust strategies on the fly. Advanced boating skills are a necessity. Strong mechanical skills and carpentry skills are needed. This position includes a $50,000/year salary, housing and all utilities, usage of island boat and mainland vehicle, vacation, and contribution toward health insurance. Please email resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers] or mail to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Pennsylvania

SMALL FARM CARETAKERS needed in [Contact info available to subscribers] Come live in a historic Lockhouse (built in 1826) along the Lackawaxen River, one of the premier fly-fishing rivers in the Northeastern United States. We have 250 acres (mostly forested) in the Pocono Mountains and are looking for a caretaker (individual or couple) to live and work on our property. This job is ideal for a person or couple who work from home, have another job in the area, or are retired/semi-retired. Hours vary according to the season. The spring, summer and autumn months are much busier with increased general maintenance of the property, while the winter months are much more relaxed. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: caring for animals (beef cows, donkey, chickens, cats), landscaping (weed whacking, weeding, pruning, mowing, leaf removal, etc.), mowing pastures, housekeeping, gardening (vegetable), splitting and stacking wood, snow removal (plowing), and maintenance of private residence and guest houses. If you are not highly experienced in all of the job duties but are handy and are willing and open to learn, you will be considered for the position. Caretakers must have their own transportation, be non-smokers, be physically fit (occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance), have a strong work ethic, and be willing to make a long-term commitment. Please mail your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Texas

RANCH CARETAKER needed in the Vernon, TX Area. Looking for a dependable reliable person, to feed and water horses and cattle two times a day. Must be able to perform slight maintenance and be able to operate a skid steer. Room and board salary negotiable. Must be a non-smoker and drinker. Please you’re your info to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Washington

SEEKING A SINGLE PERSON to be our assistant Innkeeper Will need to manage a 18 room lodge at Ashford, WA. This is a full-time, live-in, year round position. The ideal candidate has hotel experience, excellent guest service and communication skills, enjoys guest interaction and hospitality, honest, self-motivated, energetic, organized, can multi-task and is ready and willing to perform other related tasks as needed. Duties include, but are not limited to being responsible for cooking breakfast, housekeeping for guest and property oversight answering phones and interacting with guests and employees. We value both teamwork and individuality and as such the contributions of our staff matter. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Monday, December 18, 2017

Australia

CARETAKER REQUIRED starting in early January. This would suit an active, mature, couple on a pension. Mainly gardening and light farm duties, in exchange for a clean, modest, air-conditioned two bedroom cottage. Located in Rosewood, a small town in the Bremer Valley, Queensland. Five minutes from the electric rail. References required. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Belize

SEMI-RETIRED COUPLE WANTED to caretake two acres of tropical fruit trees, for the month of May 2018. Your responsibility is to be a presence on the property. Duties will be feeding three dogs, one cat, two talking parrots, and a small amount of chickens. If interested please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

California

CARETAKER WANTED for a Mountain Ranch in Pollock Pines. I have a two bedroom/one bathroom mobile home trailer available (the trailer appliances run on propane) in exchange for help around the ranch and building tiny houses on trailers. Also possible is a live-in situation in my house for the right person. I have been inundated with replies so when responding please describe what abilities you have and work experience. I am leaning toward retired people or somebody who would be around a lot but will consider anybody who brings a lot to the table so to speak. There is room for horses, over three acres, already fenced for the caretaker. There is also a very rustic cabin and plenty of trailer space available. Looking for somebody with experience with horses or people with carpentry/handyman skills and business management. A MacGyver type of person would be a plus. Must be a self-starter and it would be great if you have a lot of your own tools. A great deal of common sense is essential for living on a ranch and I can’t stress that enough. There are two trout streams on the property and plenty of places to garden. Unfortunately there is no 420 growing here. An apple orchard over one hundred sixty years old is still bearing sixteen different varieties of apples. There are also raspberries, gooseberries and loganberries to be harvested. I need help restoring the house that has half fallen down, as it was built in 1869. The ranch is semi remote, located five miles to the closest neighbor, but only fifteen minutes on good roads to Pollock Pines with major shopping stores and schools. There is excellent cell phone reception. The ranch is in generator country which means you need to provide your own generator as there is no electricity! We get quite a bit of snow in the winter so a 4-wheel-drive is advisable. There are possible job opportunities with the right people but nothing going on at the present moment. I need motivated people who want to help get the business going again and expand to build tiny houses on trailers. I have enough lumber cut and dried to build 10. This is an l64 acre timber property. I have sawmill, kiln and woodworking tools. Would like to find somebody interested in helping expand my lumber, cabinets and furniture sales. Also interested in turning the ranch into an equestrian campground and give guided horseback riding on the property and the adjacent thousands of acres of US forest land. I do have other caretakers so everything is not dependent upon just one caretaker. No drug or alcohol abusers please. There is a background check required. Please reply with your phone number to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Michigan

CABIN RESORT CARETAKER COUPLE needed in Watersmeet, MI. We are a seven cabin lakeside resort located next to a 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 motors boats are not allowed at our resort or in the adjacent wilderness area. Your main responsibilities will be guest relations, cleaning and preparing cabins in-between guests, routine maintenance and repairs, and grounds keeping. Lodging is in a private lakeside cabin. This is a seasonal job running from approximately May 15 to October 15. We have another couple willing to split the season if you are not interested in the entire time period. Compensation to be negotiated. Please mail your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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SEEKING A LIVE-IN HOUSE SITTER/LIGHT CARETAKER/POSSIBLE LIGHT CAREGIVER position in the Sacramento, CA Area. Following a career in law enforcement/Investigations, I now seek a live-in house sitting position which may evolve into a permanent arrangement. Pet-sitting, light gardening, light maintenance, or related tasks are fine. I am tobacco/drug/alcohol-free and would describe myself as responsible, trustworthy, and honest. A quiet and clean environment is requested. I am flexible, tidy, and reliable. Open to negotiation on all related matters. Please call

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Wednesday, December 13, 2017

California

I SEEK TO BUILD AN INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY in the Palo Alto, CA vicinity, or coastal location such as Pescadero or Montara where residents own a share of the equity in the property. I envision a commercial property with a pool, e.g. a hotel/motel, school house, or other such commercial building that could be converted to a long-term residence for 10 to possibly 50 individuals or families. Residents would have common ideals/living practices, e.g. gardening, solar power, learning, teaching, public service, cycling, trees, aquatic exercise plus therapy, organic food, community dining, shared resources such as bicycles, cars, and vacuums. If you are an investor or a resident seeking to live in an intentional community with others who have similar values/ideals, please email me at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Colorado

[Contact info available to subscribers] needs a caretaker. We are looking for a caretaker individual to live on-site, working in all aspects of running our small, beautiful mountain luxury Bed and Breakfast/Inn. This is an awesome job for the homebody who hates the idea of commuting! $9-$12 per hour, including free living accommodations, rent, room, board, heat, hot water, electricity, internet, phone, cable, trash, water, sewer, and even snow removal (although you may be the one getting paid while at work to do it!) an average of 40 hours per week, living on site free. Individuals here at the Inn each performing some or all of the duties we might do here in running the Inn, including but not limited to, the following: guest interaction and customer service, reservation services, cooking, serving and cleanup of meals, about one to two hours a day maximum, for one person, light office work and phones, housekeeping (room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, common area cleaning) one to three hours average per day, maximum for one person, laundry (de-staining, washing, drying, folding and putting away), light indoor/outdoor upkeep and maintenance, light construction and remodel, business planning, business development, advertising, marketing and development, and light website and S.E.O. development and social media development, and so much more! Please mail your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Idaho

CARETAKER COUPLE needed as Lodge Managers at [Contact info available to subscribers] Idaho starting in six months (June 25, 2018). Working at [Contact info available to subscribers] will be memorable because 2018 will be the first season of operation since a devastating 2008 internal fire burned the 1930s lodge to the ground. It’s a unique operation because it is served primarily by a backcountry airstrip (that’s how supplies are delivered too), is off the grid, and is operated by an aviation non-profit, Idaho Aviation Foundation, which also painstakingly rebuilt it over a five year period. If you like to work hard and play hard off the grid in a rugged setting – then this job may be for you! The ideal two Caretaker/Lodge Managers are good friends or a couple who work well together can share accommodations, like to wear many hats and think on their feet. They love being where seasonal visitors number in the hundreds not millions – and enjoy delighting those guests whether they are on a day trip arriving via aircraft or a week-long stay on ATVs. Amenities are simple: we generate our own electricity via hydro, there is no cell service nor landline, we have slow but working Wi-Fi, the nearest town of 3,000 is over three hour drive away…but the lodge’s huge fireplace and spruce log construction welcomes those who truly want to disconnect. Visitors are thrilled to visit the 2.3 million acre Wilderness a stone’s throw away, yet enjoy the hospitality and safety [Contact info available to subscribers] provides to those who cannot or do not wish to camp. Managing the Lodge has a variety of duties shared by two people (and some volunteer help), including: Cheerfully greeting/serving guests, answering questions, relating area history Planning, preparing and serving meals and drinks (including wine/beer) Ordering and storing food/supplies and merchandise Cleaning lodge and guest rooms, including a small cabin and yurt and maintaining clean linens Collecting payments for food and merchandise as needed, maintaining records Mowing/watering the lawn and irrigating pasture Maintaining buildings and equipment, performing minor maintenance as needed Cutting/splitting firewood as needed Promoting [Contact info available to subscribers] via our website/social media posts two times per week Delegating work to volunteers (handling dishes, laundry, garbage, etc.) Applicants must be over 19, have a valid drivers’ license and be able to lift 50 lbs. The rebuilt [Contact info available to subscribers] has four comfortable rooms for rent to the public, and will normally accommodate six to eight people with up to 20 possible via a backcountry yurt and small cabin nearby. It is known as a special ‘fly in’ breakfast spot, so weekends can be busy in the morning with slower times mid-week. The Caretaker/Lodge Managers will run the Lodge with a fair amount of independence while working cooperatively with a Supervisor located in Boise, Idaho. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for a full job description and to request an application. The deadline for applications is January 12, 2018. Candidates for interviews will be selected, and then final decision/offers to be made by early March.

Washington

THE CITY OF SEDRO-WOOLLEY is currently accepting applications for a Resident Park Caretaker at [Contact info available to subscribers] Park caretakers receive a stipend of $100.00 per month and are provided a residence and utilities in exchange for their duties as caretakers. Please see the sample agreement for a full job description at [Contact info available to subscribers] Applications can be picked up at [Contact info available to subscribers] You must be able to pass an extensive background check, drug screening and have a valid Washington State Driver’s license. The position is open until filled.

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Monday, December 11, 2017

California

CARETAKER WANTED for a remote 10 acre property in the beautiful Sierra Nevada of Northern California. No stipend, free living in your RV in a covered building with hook ups, in exchange for work, 10 – 15 hours per week. Main duty is processing wood for wood burning household. Must be adept with a chainsaw, have knowledge of woodland safety. Work at your own pace, no set hours. Other duties as needed – care for chickens, random handyman issues, tractor work, and feed dogs if the owner goes out of town. Love of gardening is a huge plus. The perfect candidate is a physically fit retiree or veteran. Must have your own income and vehicle – 4WD advisable – non-maintained road and some snow. Quiet and remote, clean water, pine trees and fresh air. Miles of hiking, wildlife, fishing and gold panning nearby, perfect for a writer or nature lover. No alcoholics or drugs, prefer a non-smoker. Barn and corral available for horse owner – negotiable. Looking for long-term, but a one year commitment is okay. References and background check required. Please email

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DEPENDABLE, QUIET, ENVIRONMENTALLY-CONSCIOUS SINGLE/COUPLE WANTED to care part-time for a small dairy goat herd on 20 acres on the Northern California coast. Must be patient with animals and capable of: sanitary milk-handling, moving 3-wire hay bales, cleaning stalls, covering AM and PM goat care shifts for one to two weeks at a time. For an average eight days goat care plus four hours additional labor monthly, we offer $550 reduced monthly rent on a one bedroom ocean view apartment above the garage. Electricity, internet, and garbage included. Caretaker pays own propane. No smoking or drugs. One-year commitment required. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Colorado

FULL-TIME CARETAKER POSITION open for a small remote facility in the mountains of southwestern Colorado. This position requires mechanical and construction skills as well as a knowledge of routine maintenance and repair. A knowledge of animal husbandry, small engine repair as well as vehicle maintenance is a plus. The daily routine can include cleaning, laundry, repair, outdoor maintenance, road maintenance, snow removal, landscaping, and more. The position includes a salary of $2,000 to $2,500 per month (depending on experience) with paid vacation, flexible off season schedule, full-time at approximately 40 hours per week. Additional requirements: professional appearance and attitude, no drama, and a clean driving record (no DUI’s). Must pass background check (no felonies). If you meet these requirements please submit resume with related experience including contact info. You can learn more at [Contact info available to subscribers] and please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

SEEKING A LONG-TERM GROUNDSKEEPER/GENERAL LABORER/CARETAKER in the Northern Colorado area. Will need to maintain and upkeep a very large area, including mowing, landscaping, hanging decorations for the Holidays, picking up trash and cleaning, fence maintenance, equipment maintenance, snow removal, security and overall land care. Also includes feeding animals and cleaning up after them. Applicant needs to be proficient with a computer, check emails and voicemails, and have excellent communication skills. Must be a very driven individual who is willing to work hard on a daily basis. Housing is provided and salary is negotiable. To apply, please email your resume to

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Virginia

LIVE AND WORK ON A COUNTRY ESTATE WITH HORSES IN TRAINING. [Contact info available to subscribers] in Northern Virginia seeks a couple or single to live in beautiful carriage house apartment. Candidate(s) must have a strong background in equine care. Work involves all duties associated with stable management. Riding experience helpful. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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DO YOU NEED A CARETAKER, OR FARM HELP, OR CONSTRUCTION HELP on the Big Island of Hawaii? We just moved here November 20th from Boulder, Colorado. I am 45 and my wife is 40, and we have been married for 18 years. We are vegan, non-smokers, and 420 friendly. Me: I have been a painter (master at my trade), roofer, carpenter, can do slight plumbing, rock-tape, and landscaping. Can drive most tractors. I grew up bailing hay and working farms in Minnesota. I am not afraid to work. Her: Also a highly skilled painter, skilled barista, highly trained yoga teacher, meticulously clean and organized, and a hard worker who is not afraid to jump into anything. We lived in our van in Boulder the past four months (simple cheap living) and saved our earnings to get here. We like off grid living. We are currently at a friend’s home in Eden Roc, completely off grid. We love the simple, off grid, jungle vibe. We would love to find a peaceful off grid home to live in. We put our things on hold on the mainland until March 1st hoping to make it work here on the Big Island. Our goal is to figure out the island and stay here permanently. We love the idea of living off the land cheaply and sustainably. What can you offer us? What can we do to help you? We prefer the Kona side of the island. There is more work there and it’s not as rainy. We want a safe/comfy place to relax and enjoy this paradise. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] Aloha.

Thursday, December 7, 2017

Australia

CARETAKER/MANAGER COUPLE required for a Rosevale property in the Scenic Rim Region of Queensland. Located 70 kms south of Julia Creek. Duties will include maintaining waters, fences and the general station infrastructure, and some machinery operation. Cattle experience would be an advantage. Good accommodations and keep supplied. Wages are negotiable. Local residents should call [Contact info available to subscribers] to apply. Thanks.

New York

INNKEEPER/CHEF WANTED to assist in the opening of a 300-year-old historical mansion in Fishkill NY just 60 miles north of New York City on the majestic Hudson River. The [Contact info available to subscribers] has just been completely renovated into a magnificent 11-bedroom inn with 18th-century décor inside and out. It sits on five acres and has two barns, in-ground pool, exercise gym, greenhouse, game room, and bar. This is a year-round, live-in position. The couple or single must have extensive knowledge and experience of all aspects of Innkeeping. Culinary skills a must. Excellent salary and benefits available. Ready to open tomorrow so act quickly this is a once in a lifetime opportunity. If interested, please email your resume or letter of interest to

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Texas

NEED A CARETAKER in Fannin, TX in eastern Goliad County, in exchange for room and utilities. You must be able to live and work on my property when we need you. Must like animals. Must be able to do fencing, keeping of grounds (mowing, tree trimming, some carpentry, maybe a little plumbing, some electric, etc.). Be able to keep up a home and property outside. This will be great for someone on a pension or semi-retired, one person only! I cannot pay a wage, this is strictly an exchange for housing. Please text or call [Contact info available to subscribers], and leave a message if no answer.

Washington

CAT/HOUSE SITTER NEEDED five miles from Port Townsend, WA for February and part of March. Must love cats. Housing exchange. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Alabama

CARETAKER NEEDED for a shared housing property in Birmingham, AL. I need an individual to serve as manager/caretaker at a home with five bedrooms. The ideal person has management experience or real estate experience to rent bedrooms out to qualified individuals with verifiable income. The property has been remodeled and you will receive a fee for your services or ideally a bedroom in the house. You need to be honest, no smoking, drug free, and no felonies. Please email your resume and references to

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Colorado

SINGLE, LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER/NANNY needed for a Boulder, Colorado family. The ideal candidate will be flexible, hardworking, and trustworthy. Responsibilities: Daily light and deep cleaning, laundry/ironing, organization, light cooking, occasional childcare, and grocery shopping/running errands. Requirements: Must be very child friendly, able to live-in, able to travel, be a non-smoker, and driving is a plus. If not located in Colorado, you must be willing to relocate to Boulder, CO and must be able to live-in. The schedule will be Monday – Friday, with flexibility. Private room and bathroom provided. Salary: $900-1,000 per week, depending on experience. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

North Carolina

12-ROOM B&B on Bald Head Island, NC is seeking a night Innkeeper. We’re looking for an energetic, organized and highly responsible Innkeeper to join our team. Responsibilities to include all aspects of innkeeping including guest services, breakfast preparation, housekeeping, property maintenance, and anything else required to ensure our guests have an experience that exceeds their expectations. This is a live-in position, and requires the Innkeeper’s presence on the property daily between 4pm until 10am preparing breakfast each morning. Work hours 4-7pm and 7-9:30 am. (On call 7pm – 7am). Compensation package includes living quarters on Bald Head Island, salary, and utilities. Please email your resume and references to

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Pennsylvania

WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED, HARDWORKING, RESPONSIBLE JACK OF ALL TRADES to help us manage our rustic 30 acre facility in Bucks County, PA (outside of Philadelphia). Duties and responsibilities will include electrical, plumbing and carpentry work as well as field maintenance and painting. Every day is different. Employee must live on site in our one bedroom/one bathroom cottage (it is heated, has air conditioning, has a kitchen, etc.). The cottage also has a working fireplace and overlooks a small pond. Full background checks will be required. Please email your resume and salary requirements to

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I am looking for a long-term caretaking situation to care for your home in the Los Angeles Westside area. I am a skilled plumber and electrician equipped to service your property and take care of it in the event of an emergency. I am also trained in martial arts for 15 years and an Air Force veteran. I can effectively deter any possible intruders. I am bondable and have passed top secret security clearances when I was in the military, therefore, I am well equipped to care for the safety and security of your valuables. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Monday, December 4, 2017

Arizona

CARETAKER/RANCH-HAND/COWBOY (GIRL)/HANDYMAN (WOMAN) wanted for our small, five acre, backyard “ranchette” in the Phoenix Area. We currently have two horses in residence. Work is approximately two to four hours per day, give or take depending on the projects needing to be done, how you choose to work and how many animals you bring to the property. It is very possible for the right candidate to have an offsite job. This is the perfect opportunity for a couple with one partner working offsite or someone with other income such as retirement, pension, or schooling, or someone interested in starting their own training business without wanting the rent of stalls/property. We have 15 stalls and three acres of grass turnout along with an oversize roping arena. One day per week will be treated as an off day from the grounds maintenance, but horse care will still be your responsibility. We are happy to help out on a day that you need to be away, but will need notice first. Basic duties are care and feeding of horses, mucking stalls and pastures, being onsite when the owners are away, taking out and bringing in of garbage bins weekly, groundskeeping, weeding, painting trees, knowledge of composting very handy, maintaining the owner’s pool, fixing whatever breaks (i.e. waterers, sprinklers, leaks, electric wires, fencing, etc.), going to the store to get supplies (two miles away and we will reimburse you). Good skills to have are pasture maintenance, welding, must have knowledge of horse care, and light doctoring. Training experience highly appreciated, use of farm machinery and competency in fixing them a must. The vast majority of large equipment needed (tractor, riding mower, ATV, dump trailer, etc.) provided. We are offering a fully furnished, covered, and hooked up 31 foot RV, cable, internet, electric (up to $80 per month),1-4 30×25 enclosed stalls, 24/7 grass turnout, 60′ round pen, roping arena, water, washer and dryer for use in the tack room, private gated entrance and $400 per month to start (salary negotiable dependent upon experience, skill set and performance, as well as how many horses you bring with you.) We back right up to the canal/flood control and you can ride off the property and for hours. There is some storage available in the shed and tack room. We will reevaluate at six months. We are really pretty laid back and aren’t sticklers on when the work gets done, as long as it gets done. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more detailed information.

California

BEAUTIFUL OCEANFRONT BED & BREAKFAST seeking an Innkeeper. Agate Cove Inn is seeking an experienced full-time Innkeeper with the knowledge, leadership and professional experience to deliver 5-star service. Ideal candidates should possess natural talents to lead a small team and capture the style and spirit of our property. We are one of the most adored Bed & Breakfast establishments, located the heart of Mendocino County. Must be available to live onsite at least four nights a week. Experience in the culinary arts and service industry would also be a bonus. Please send your resume along with a cover letter expressing your interest for consideration to [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER NEEDED for a ranch in Kern County. I own a 10 acre property and am looking for a reliable, hard working person to help me with it in exchange for free rent. For more details, please text [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you.

New York

CARETAKER COUPLE needed in Raquette Lake, NY. An elderly couple is seeking the assistance of an energetic couple who would help maintain two private summer camps on a lake in the Adirondacks. The main camp is a boat-access, ten-acre property with four main buildings, docks, and various boats. The second property, also boat-access, is a 1,600 sq. ft., two-bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, restored boathouse, and will be your private residence from May 1 to October 1, 2018. Both properties require indoor and outdoor maintenance. The successful couple should be retired, have boat-operating experience, a handyman background, and enjoy the work required to manage an old-growth forest setting. Compensation includes housing and a monthly wage for 20 hours per person, per week. Please email your resume to

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SITUATIONS-WANTED AD:

Elite Intensive Personal Coaching Available for the Ultra Wealthy. This Personal Coach for the Elite will fully engage you on your estate conveniently, while staying in your guest house. Willing to travel with you on your yacht or jet between vacation homes if required. Intensive, no-nonsense, one on one coaching will help inspire high achievers to new levels and is the ultimate gift to yourself, especially for the New Year. Absolute discretion and confidentiality assured. One month minimum of intensive personal coaching can be conducted on your premises. Six figure retainer required. Serious principals only. Please leave a message or text with your phone number to

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Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Canada

CARETAKER needed in Winnipeg. Our [Contact info available to subscribers] requires a caretaker for this 17 suite apartment block. Located on the bank of the Assiniboine River and on the River Walk, this three story building will offer a one bedroom suite in exchange for duties. Winnipeg caretakers can email their resume and references to

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Connecticut

CAT/HOUSE SITTER NEEDED for our home outside of Hartford from February 1 through May 31, 2018. We will be overseas and will need our house sitter to look after our home and cats. We prefer a non-smoker, a cat lover, a person who keeps a home very clean, someone who is good with plants, likes solitude, and will be quiet – and not disturb any of our neighbors. Must have checkable references. For more details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Hawaii

SEEKING A MATURE, SELF-STARTING COUPLE with off-grid experience, preferably in the tropics, to manage/caretake a small homestead in mango country, Kaupo, Maui. 30+ years-old organic gardens, orchards, exotics; solar, hydro, wind, well, and irrigation. Light carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical maintenance, handyperson repairs as required. Good record-keeping and communication skills required. Charming house, generous yard/garden space in trade for work. Small stipend possible. No stoners or snowflakes, please. Please email your resume plus references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER COUPLE WANTED in Waipio Valley, Big Island, for our riverfront three acre property in exchange for labor in landscaping and building. Live in separate caretaker’s quarters. Owners don’t live on the property. A 4WD vehicle and references required. Phone and internet via cellphone booster. Please email

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Minnesota

[Contact info available to subscribers] is looking for a caretaker in Hamline Pointe (Saint Paul) to clean and maintain the common areas, and property/grounds to create a pleasant atmosphere for residents. This includes vacuuming, window washing, mopping, picking up trash on the property, sweeping around dumpsters, changing light bulbs, cleaning vacant apartments, etc. Other duties may include delivering notices, inspecting apartments, shoveling/salting sidewalks in the winter time. Customer service and strong communications skills are required. You will get a $600 monthly rent credit by joining the [Contact info available to subscribers]! For further information on the property please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] and to apply for this position please complete your application here: [Contact info available to subscribers]

Oregon

CARETAKER/RANCH ASSISTANT needed. [Contact info available to subscribers] is seeking a couple or individual to live on site and assist in the care and maintenance of a small cattle and goat ranch in the Cottage Grove area. We request a one year commitment. Typical daily chores are three to four hours, but can be longer or can be shorter. We are seeking individuals who desire to have their own farm or ranch and wish to learn all aspects of running a small livestock operation. What you will learn from us: principles and application of intensive grazing of cattle; breeding, handling, birthing and basic veterinary care of cattle and goats; composting; care of chickens. This is an unpaid position, but in return we offer a very nice one bedroom apartment with a washer and dryer, stove, fridge, and includes electric, garbage, water and wood heat. Also included is a large 60 X 60 garden space to share. If this is of interest, please call [Contact info available to subscribers] Thanks.

Utah

SPEND CHRISTMAS, NEW YEARS, AND JANUARY in Alta, a very small town within the Wasatch Mountain Range. A retired professional couple is in need of reliable house sitters (or a future house exchange) from December 15, 2017 through January 30, 2018. Three bedroom condo on the first floor, with a complete kitchen: two microwaves, dishwasher, disposal, convection oven, two TVs, VCR/DVD, washer, dryer, and two full baths. Complete with a 12-year-old cat that typically sleeps 12 hours per day. For more details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Washington

RVING CARETAKER NEEDED for a two acre, wooded, secluded parcel of land near Naselle, WA. It’s available to park your RV on, for only eight hours each month of light trail trimming and weeding. You will have to have a generator and a decomposing toilet. There is no power to this site. There is a natural spring that runs through the middle of the property with a well. You are surrounded by woods on all four sides. Just off the property you could hike for 45 miles before you hit pavement on state timber land. This property is nestled at the base of Radial Mountain. You are one mile from the town of Naselle and a few miles from a gas station with food and propane. There are deer, elk, and mass wildlife just out your door. This area is great for elk hunting parties as well. You would be 18 miles from the Pacific Ocean for surf fishing and beachcombing, five miles from the mighty Columbia River with the best salmon fishing in the Pacific Northwest, 500 yards to the great Naselle River, with winter steelhead and salmon fishing, and 13 miles to the tide flats to harvest little neck steamer clams and oysters. You are seven miles from two mountain high trout lakes that you can access directly from your property on a dirt bike or a vehicle. You are 15 miles from Astoria, Oregon for all your large town shopping. If you love small community out in the country with not one traffic light and like to rough it a bit this might just be your paradise. You will also have access to 24 acres of old growth timber with walking trails and the O’Connor Creek that has a cool salmon and silver run. Please call Jordan for more information at [Contact info available to subscribers] Only serious, responsible, inquiries please. No drugs and no alcoholics wanted.

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Empty nesters, mid-50’s, sold our house, available to house-sit and care for a charming home in Northeast United States while we put our daughter through engineering school. Currently residing in Greenwich, CT with preference for Fairfield County, CT. Minimum one year. Retired US Air Force officer, currently employed x 20 years as IT business executive in NYC; and wife, former clinical social worker / horticulture professor / beekeeper certified in Organic Land Care by Northeast Organic Farming Association and in Permaculture (edible landscape) Design and a Master Gardener (University Maryland Extension x 7 years). Very conscientious, responsible, nonsmokers, happy nondrinkers with fabulous credit rating. Please contact

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Monday, November 27, 2017

California

A SMALL PRIVATE FAMILY RANCH needs a full-time, on-site ranch hand/land caretaker/handyman to manage all aspects of the property on a daily basis. Our ranch is a simple operation with 15 to 20 cows, older barns, a few mini donkeys, etc. We are located in Northern California, in Morgan Hill, near San Jose and San Francisco. We are looking for someone with the following skills: * Animal care – daily feeding and care of animals as well as cleaning. * Landscaping – maintenance and new installation. Tree trimming, irrigation, mowing and general upkeep of the property. New installation of grass, irrigation system and vegetation. * Fencing – new construction of barbed wire as well as a residential no climb fence. Maintenance of older barbed wire fencing. * Water Management – maintenance of water for animals as well as property, including troughs, water lines, irrigation, etc. * Handyman – plumbing, electrical, concrete and carpentry repair work as well as building shade structures. * Operate Machinery – must be able to operate a tractor, landscape machinery, tools, and a riding mower. * Individual Requirements – highly motivated, honest, dependable, hardworking, non-smoker, and able to work with little to no supervision. English is required. Must be able to follow instructions and communicate effectively with the ranch owners. Flexibility is a must. Rarely but sometimes, there are urgent situations like a calf being born, or an illness, or a broken water pipe. Please note this is not a horse operation. Taking care of the animals is important but it is only a small portion of the day. The rest of the day is oriented more towards manual labor projects. Pay is based on experience and includes a private residence and free utilities (a two bedroom trailer). The position is suitable for an individual or a couple. A background check will be run. If you are interested, I look forward to speaking with you to determine if this is a good fit! Please call or text [Contact info available to subscribers]

Maryland

[Contact info available to subscribers] is looking for an Innkeeping Couple for our 14 room Inn. We are located in Elkton, MD, which is between Baltimore and Philadelphia. The Innkeeper’s responsibilities include but are not limited to: Breakfast preparation, overseeing housekeeping, checking-in/out guests, answering phones and taking reservations, daily operations and taking care of guests’ needs, as well as light maintenance and outdoor work. Assisting with marketing and project work is also expected. Innkeepers will need previous innkeeping experience and be an excellent communicator and team player. Compensation includes housing in an on-site two bedroom apartment, monthly salary, with the possibility of some profit sharing and performance bonuses. Inn coverage will be five days per week, with two days off each week. Please email resumes and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Nevada

HOUSE AND PET-SITTER needed for when we’ll be out of town from December 20, 2017 until February 1, 2018. We live on the outskirts of Las Vegas. We are looking for someone to come watch over our home and our two dogs while we’re away. Rex is a 10-year-old German shepherd and Lady is a 14-year-old Shepherd mix. They’re sweet dogs, and just need to have company so they don’t get too lonely and depressed while we’re away. They’re both rescue dogs, so we’re afraid that if we board them they’ll think we’re abandoning them. I suppose they’re just sensitive doggy souls. It’d also be nice if you could bring in our mail each day and water the plants once or twice a week. For more info, please email us at [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Looking for a nice home with several fenced acres to let (8) Scottish Terriers run. Willing to pay a deposit and rental fee. The dogs will not damage property, they are very well behaved but require privacy. Could be a long-term rental to offset costs of your second home. Property must provide a stimulating atmosphere to enjoy. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Australia

CARETAKER COUPLE WANTED to caretake our property at Baffle Creek, in the Gladstone Region of Queensland. Light duties required in exchange for rent and electricity. It’s preferred if you have your own caravan. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Hawaii

ON-SITE GARDENING/LANDSCAPING ASSISTANTS WANTED. Looking for an experienced couple to live and work on a 5+ acre residential/agricultural, off-the-grid, property in rural Kipahulu, Maui. You’ll work under the direction of the Property Managers and assist them with the day-to-day maintenance and care of the property. The property has multiple structures, is pesticide free, with carefully landscaped gardens, lawns, a wide variety tropical flowers and mature fruit and decorative trees. Primary duties are landscaping and gardening, along with housekeeping, operating and maintaining landscape equipment and general/routine maintenance of the structures. Any basic carpentry, plumbing or mechanical skills would be considered a plus. You must have excellent communication skills and professional references. Compensation includes the use of a private one bedroom, one bath house that has space for personal gardening. Additional work hours are available and will be paid commensurate with your experience. Please send a cover letter and current resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

SITUATIONS-WANTED AD:

HOUSE SITTER/CARETAKER available. Southeastern or mid-Atlantic U.S. preferred. I would not mind taking care of your pets, your yard, farm chores etc. I have done yard work on high-priced properties many times to make ends meet. House sitting is also nothing new to me. References are available. I am a musician. Although I will try to find work in your area, a small salary will be necessary. Please contact me by regular mail:

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Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Colorado

INNKEEPER NEEDED at [Contact info available to subscribers] Lodging and food included. The Inn lies on 26 acres with a rushing mountain stream and hiking trails. The 10 guest rooms are designed with flair and elegance. You will join our team of exceptional Innkeepers. Your job is to keep the Inn safe and warm, guests fed and happy, flowers watered, critters shooed away, phones answered, reservations made, guests married, beds made, laundry folded, tea and cookies served, dishes washed, rugs vacuumed, meetings attended, mail picked up, directions given and guests hugged before sending them back to the real world. Then make time for yourself beside the river, get eight hours of sleep, and start all over the next day. Lodging is provided. Benefits include meals, utilities, internet and an annual pass to nearby a Rocky Mountain National Park. Work schedules have included occasional three or four day weekends. You can learn more at [Contact info available to subscribers] and please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] Please include a note or letter on why this job would be a good fit for both of us. Thanks.

Louisiana

CARETAKER WANTED. Experienced, physically fit single or couple needed as caretakers for a large, private estate in South Louisiana. This is a long-term, full-time live-in position. Duties include landscape maintenance, general handyman work, pool, tree and lawn care. Cleaning and caring for all outdoor buildings, fences and furniture. Use and maintenance of heavy equipment required. Strong mechanical, electrical, carpentry and plumbing experience a must. The individual will be responsible for understanding and monitoring the property’s electrical, plumbing, water, irrigation, heating, and security systems, and, when outside repairmen are needed, the individual will be expected to learn from the repairman both the problem and the solution. This is a very active lifestyle for an experienced, responsible, organized, self-starter who would often be working without daily supervision, but from closely monitored checklists. Duties include maintaining the grounds and garden to a high standard (grass cutting, weed-eating, stick picking up, spraying around trees, chain sawing, fence mending, fountain maintenance, garden watering and weeding). Housekeeping requirements include routine cleaning and laundry services. This is a unique opportunity for a special, hardworking couple, looking for a rewarding career in a rural, natural environment. The successful applicant must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and perform regular duties without close supervision. The compensation package includes on-site private residence, (a two bedroom house, with one bath, attached garage, etc., on two acres of wooded land, located in the middle of the property) utility allowance, salary is $40,000 and safety bonus is possible. Hours are Monday through Friday, eight hours a day, weekends off. Nights, including weekend nights, must be spent on the property, although when the owner is present, exceptions can be arranged. Must pass a background check, work well with people, and possess a valid US Driver’s License. Please email your resume or interest to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Missouri

SEEKING A LIVE-IN CARETAKER COUPLE (a spouse team) to work in a personal residence in the St Louis area. Green card holders encouraged to apply. Duties will include: home/yard maintenance, light gardening, trimming hedges/trees, cleaning swimming pool, general housekeeping (cleaning, laundry, making beds, etc.), light meal preparations, pet care, childcare, babysitting, feeding children, and carpooling a child to events. Typically 50 hours per week with two days off. Benefits include a separate furnished apartment within the employer’s newly built home, vehicle for personal use, fully paid medical benefits, two weeks of paid vacation after one year of employment, a free iPhone, and free cable. To apply, caretaker couples should email their resume(s) and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Panama

LIVE-IN HOUSE SITTER/CARETAKER needed. Couple or individual needed for a house/guest house in Panama. If you love nature, this is a rare opportunity. Magical acres in the cloud forest on a beautiful river minutes from town. 75 degrees year round. Could be a retiree, writer, or serenity deficient soul(s) … but good communication skills, computer skills, handyman/construction skills, permaculture knowledge and if you have some Spanish or are bilingual are all a huge plus. No smoking and drug free. References required. Will consider short-term (two to six months) but prefer long-term (six to 12+ months). Mature applicants welcome. Compensation negotiable. Please send your resume or letter describing your life and skills to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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NEED HELP WITH YOUR HOME in Asia? We are an easy-going, honest, dependable, energetic, self-motivated, computer-literate couple seeking an opportunity to live and work in Southeast Asia. We have extensive travel experience, business management backgrounds, and are great with people of all backgrounds. Non-smokers. Aspiration to learn and grow as required in a new culture. Thank you for your serious consideration. We look forward to discussing your needs. Please email us at

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Monday, November 20, 2017

Florida

LIVE-IN CARETAKER COUPLE needed for a large property in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Live-in couple wanted for a large residence on the Ocean. Duties will include cooking, serving meals, cleaning, maintenance, and transporting of guests. General maintenance of all aspects of home. Must be professionally trained or prosier experience with serving for a VIP family. This position is long-term. Compensation is based on experience, along with health insurance and an auto. The start date is within the next 30 days or sooner. There is a private guest house for your living included electric, water, and cable TV. Please email your resume for consideration to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Oregon

SHORT-TERM (OFF-GRID) WORK FOR WAGE POSITION available in O’Brien, Oregon (between Grants Pass, Oregon and Crescent City, California). Looking for a healthy, strong, single, honest, non-smoking, non-drinking, drug free man who has competent skills in off-grid home construction, with emphasis on plumbing/electrical. What I have to offer … tools on hand, a separate furnished cabin to use during the project period and hourly pay to be discussed at time of call. If qualified and interested, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Rhode Island

FULL-TIME HUSBAND AND WIFE CARETAKERS needed for a Narragansett residence. This is a year round opportunity to work as a live-in couple to manage a Narragansett estate. This position is full-time. We prefer a mature, energetic couple who is seeking a long-term position. The ideal candidates are flexible, dependable, team players, hardworking and efficient. Duties include housekeeping, laundry, cooking, pool maintenance, light maintenance, light gardening, errand running, chauffeuring and vehicle care. Accommodations in a private, furnished guest house on the premises are available for two adults with paid utilities, salary, paid time off, 401K retirement plan and partial medical coverage. An automobile will be available for use in meeting work responsibilities. Only non-smokers need apply. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wyoming

HOT SPRINGS COUNTY FAIRBOARD is seeking a full-time caretaker. The job requires physical labor, management skills and self-motivation. Must be willing to work weekends with equipment knowledge. Pay will depend on experience. Please mail your resume, including three references to [Contact info available to subscribers] The deadline is December 1, 2017.

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Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Australia

SEEKING PEOPLE to help out with upcoming station duties at Martins Well station, approximately 50 km east of Wilpena Pound (Flinders Ranges), overlooking the eastern side of the ranges. Anyone with building, welding, mechanical or earthmoving experience are needed. Also gardening, handyman, housekeeping, caretaking, or anyone willing to help out with station jobs. Martins Well can serve as a base to explore the Flinders Ranges, approximately 95km to Hawker, 95km to Blinman, and 50 km to Wilpena. Your own accommodations (an RV or caravan) is required. Compensation is negotiable based on experience, and jobs and hours willing to work. Prefer people who are prepared to stay at least two weeks, and ongoing stays are also negotiable. Please phone [Contact info available to subscribers] and if it’s after hours, please leave a message.

New York

HOUSE SITTER NEEDED. I need someone to stay in my Brooklyn condo with my cat starting around December 20 through January 31, 2018. The condo is quite large, over 1,900 square feet. There are three bedrooms; the master bedroom has a large bath on the main floor. Two other nice bedrooms are upstairs with a full bath. I have hardwood floors on the first level. I live just steps away from the subway and there is easy access to shopping right down my street. You can live here rent-free, I will take care of all the utility bills, but I cannot afford to offer any compensation. If you are an interested cat-lover, please email me a message on why you would be interested in staying here and taking care of my cat while I’m gone, along with your references to

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Vermont

IMMEDIATE OPENING AVAILABLE IN WAITSFIELD, VT. Looking for experienced Innkeepers for an 8 Bed Inn run as a Bed and Breakfast and event venue. This is a salaried, year round position for live in managers. Light cooking, housekeeping, customer service, front desk, some marketing and sales, grounds keeping are all part of the job description. Days off can be spent skiing and hiking in the beautiful Green Mountains. Please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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HANDYMAN-PROPERTY CARETAKER looking for a work exchange situation in the mountains of Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay Area. I’m an honest man looking for a private small house, cabin, cottage, large studio, detached room, mobile home, trailer (single wide type), livable barn, or granny unit. Fair work provided in exchange for all or part of the rent and/or you can pay for my skills, building maintenance and repairs, grounds keeper – gardening, property caretaker, ranch hand – animal care and more. I’m willing to work skilled and non-skilled jobs. Willing to provide excellent care for your home and property needs. I offer quality work and skills for fair and honest wages. I’m an honest, reliable, quiet and friendly man with a very well behaved dog. Please feel free to call me at [Contact info available to subscribers] so we can talk (sorry no text). Thank you.

Monday, November 13, 2017

Argentina

PATAGONIA VOLCANO CALLING: Enthusiastic woman interested in art, current events, and creative and spiritual thinking is seeking a like-minded companion to join me in a healing adventure at the world-famous, volcanic hot springs in Copahue, northern Patagonia, Argentina. Preferred timeframe is January through April 2018. I am wheelchair-bound with local personal aids who attend to my physical needs. I desire a companion to converse in English, assist with correspondence and creative projects, and manage and troubleshoot the computer (MacBook expertise preferred) and internet issues. Required skills: bilingual English-Spanish, driving a manual transmission. Desirable interests: art and physical therapy. You can learn more at [Contact info available to subscribers] If interested, please write to [Contact info available to subscribers] explaining your interests in this opportunity.

Australia

OUR 100 ACRE RIVER FRONT PROPERTY in Oak Forest, Queensland needs a caretaker starting December 1st! A quaint little cottage overlooking the cascading rapids of the mighty Barron River awaits the right person. We run a small but very successful luxury dog boarding facility from our acreage. The ideal candidate will love dogs and nature, has some basic horse experience and can help us maintain the property with some gardening and the occasional canine babysitting. There is the opportunity to run and manage 30 head of cattle with financial rewards to be negotiated. The successful applicant will need sound animal management experience and an environmental conscience. We are located 20 minutes from the Kuranda Township, and 45 minutes from the Cairns International Airport, yet are surrounded by State Forest and National Parks. Please email your resume and local references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Canada

ISLAND CARETAKER needed for a Yacht Club. Full-time caretaker required for a lower mainland yacht club outstation. Located in the [Contact info available to subscribers], British Columbia. This beautiful property is looking for a motivated live-in team member. A couple on-site is preferred with one as the employee and the other free to work off-island or from home. Good Wi-Fi is available. Duties required include: gardening and grounds keeping, including extensive trail clearing, pump and emergency equipment repairs and maintenance, cleaning of all buildings (common pavilion, members’ kitchen, washrooms/showers and workshop, docks and float maintenance, and operation of a desalination plant for fresh water. Boating knowledge, electrical, plumbing and carpentry skills an asset. Applicants must be friendly, a self-starter and able to work without direction, as well as with member volunteers. Must have a strong work ethic and exceptional customer relation skills along with an environmental stewardship attitude. A first aid ticket and PCOC card are required. The boating season (May – September) is a very busy time for the outstation and requires the full commitment of the caretaker to daily rounds, cleaning, member requests and attention to details. A private one bedroom caretaker residence and workshop provided with a 17ft. tender to get back and forth to Silva Bay (a five minute crossing). The club provides a boat slip and vehicle parking. We welcome all serious applicants. Only suitable candidates will be contacted. Please apply with your resume and cover letter to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Hawaii

PROPERTY AND GARDEN CARETAKER needed in beautiful Maui, Hawaii! You get to enjoy living in botanical gardens with a year-round waterfall and large natural swimming pool. Feel the magic of Maui as you enjoy living in an atmosphere of tropical wonderland! This is like living in a national tropical park, quite secluded and back to nature! We are located only a few blocks from the famous Hana Highway, on the beautiful island of Maui in an area called Huelo, only 15 minutes from shopping and 30 minutes from the main town of Kahului. What you get is free rent and utilities all provided for a caring, professional, talented, caring, enthusiastic, yet easy going individual. If you are positive, energetic, easy to work with, enjoy being of help and a seasoned all around handyman then this is a great place for you to enjoy one of the most beautiful places on earth “Maui”. Here you get to tune into a higher purpose, feel the happiness from knowing you are a part of something higher than yourself. At the gardens your skills as an experienced expert property maintenance, repair person will be a great addition to our team. Having skills in organic gardening, forest farming, landscape yard work, and garden care and upkeep is a plus. This is similar to a salaried position so you have to be a non-hour counter, and this is a great situation for those who are into a higher vision and mission and are passionate about having a greater purpose in life. Here we ask that you have a great love for God, in a non-sectarian all-embracing manner. Being into meditation and yoga would be a plus. Successful applicants must complete a thorough background check. Our caretaker is in charge of keeping a watchful eye on the property and residents. They will have a pre-arranged days off each month. They will be responsible for any emergency that comes up on the property. Must keep a well-maintained and repaired appearance of the property by walking the exterior and interior of the estate daily. They will be in charge of maintaining safety and security of the property and the residents, they will be on-call. Caretaker must have the ability to take calls and respond in a timely manner and always respond in polite and respectful manner. The ideal candidate must have significant experience caring for buildings and upgrading and repairing them including excellent carpentry, electrical and plumbing skills. Knowing off grid systems like catchment and sump pumps is a must. This is a, year-round position. Please respond to this position by sending a letter of interest, resume of past experience and four each personal and work references to

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Texas

COUPLE NEEDED for a Hunting Ranch/Lodge located outside of Eagle Pass, TX. Duties to include watering routes, feed cattle, fill corn/protein feeders, maintain fences, tractor work (small and large equipment) and maintenance detailed by ranch guidelines and instructions. Experience with heavy machinery needed. Housekeeping, yard work and weekend assistance with cooking and cleaning. Background check required. Personal reliable transportation required for off ranch errands and supplies runs (paid mileage). Includes a furnished mobile home, utilities and DirecTV. The ranch is located 15 miles from Eagle Pass, and an additional seven miles travel from Highway 57. Unfortunately, the facilities are not favorable for children. Reports of weekly activities to be issued by email, therefore, some basic computer skills are necessary. Compensation will start at $9.00 – $12.00, or more, depending on your experience level. Please call or text

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PERSONAL COACHING AVAILABLE for the Ultra Wealthy. This Personal Coach for the Elite will fully engage you on your estate conveniently, while staying in your guest house. Willing to travel with you on your yacht or jet between vacation homes if required. Intensive, no-nonsense, one on one coaching will help inspire high achievers to new levels and is the ultimate gift to yourself. One month minimum of intensive personal coaching can be conducted on your premises. Absolute discretion and confidentiality assured. Six figure retainer required. Serious principals only. Please leave a message or text with your phone number to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Thursday, November 9, 2017

Arizona

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER in Paradise Valley. We would like to find a good housekeeper to live-in at our large home. We offer a bedroom, with your own bathroom, beautifully furnished, flat screen TV, and the use of a car. We need a home caretaker. Please contact us as soon as possible. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Australia

VOLUNTEER TRAVELERS wanted for a nature-based tourist park on Kangaroo Island, South Australia. Free food, accommodation, plus travel expenses and bonus provided – paid work also available – please call for details. We are looking for hard-working and enthusiastic volunteers to join our team. If you stay for one month or longer, we will also pay your travel expenses to Kangaroo Island, and a bonus payment. Our 35 acre property is located right near the famous Seal Bay Conservation Park, and many other tourist attractions. We have plenty of koalas, wallabies, kangaroos, and natural beauty on our property. We operate a restaurant and accommodation business in this beautiful location. This is a great opportunity to learn new skills, meet new people and enjoy an amazing environment with us on Kangaroo Island. We have plenty of room to park your van or RV in a beautiful setting. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details.

Hawaii

CARETAKER WORK EXCHANGE POSITION available on our two acres in Huelo-Haiku. We are close to the ocean, with pools, and private waterfalls. A cottage/cabin is available now. This is rustic country living space (not paid) – Mahalo. Lots of Mana. We are searching for the right person who appreciates off-grid living and getting back to nature. Living space available for one or possibly two people. No pets, since we already have pets on the property. If interested, please provide the following information and someone will get back to you ASAP. On island references a must! Please respond with the following info:

1. Name, contact number, personal email and what area of Maui you presently reside in 2. A little bit about yourself and what your ‘ideal situation’ would be 3. Hours/days available 4. Experience (resume if available) 5. Local references 6. Current employer or self-employed?

The caretaker is looking for: -A desire for a work-trade position, long-term preferred -Hardworking, motivated, honest with integrity and clean living habits -Able to lift 50lbs -Own vehicle with a clean driving record (4WD a plus, but not necessary) -Landscaping knowledge (weed whacking, mowing, tree cutting, planting citrus, gardening, weeding, cane grass removal (from roots) brush clean up, and know how to operate machinery with care) -Organized, project oriented -Interested in organic gardening, Aquaponics, sustainable living and learning -Love animals (especially dogs) -Love nature -Construction/helper, painting and off grid experience desired but not necessary -Respect Aina, neighbor’s and family living and caring for Aina

Look forward to hearing from you if you are interested in a long-term caretaker position as a work trade/living situation. Considered after a 30 day ‘work trial’ and a thorough background check. Must be a win-win for all involved. We want you to be happy here. Clear communication is a must. Maui residents should email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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SEEKING A LIVE-IN CARETAKER/CAREGIVER POSITION. A retired San Francisco professional tailor, age 60, seeks a job position, preferably in California’s Central or North Coast. Excellent references, resume available for a long-term, permanent house sitting position. Seeks a live-in caretaker/caregiver job/on site security guard, 30 years’ experience, handyman, pet sitting, light maintenance, light gardening, light food prep and cooking. Can run errands in town and country with my Ford van. I have a current driver’s license, with car insurance. Smoke/drink/drug free. Quiet, able bodied, and reliable. Clean, quiet living quarters must go with above position. Available immediately. “The caretaker with the caring touch”. Please email

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Tuesday, November 7, 2017

France

HOUSE AND CAT-SIT in a great location, near restaurants, shops and Provence and Languedoc sites in the south of France. We adopted a young, very friendly and affectionate cat – just a few weeks before our trip. So we are afraid to leave him alone in case he gets lonely and runs off. Also, we just bought the house, and would like someone in it. We need someone by November 18th. We prefer that you stay until mid-January or February but if you want a shorter gig, we might have someone to take over in December. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

North Carolina

LIVE-IN INNKEEPER/GENERAL MANAGER needed for the [Contact info available to subscribers], a Bed and Breakfast Inn located in the Harbor Village on Bald Head Island, NC. You can learn more at [Contact info available to subscribers] We’re looking for an experienced General Manager (couple or single) to manage our 13-suite inn. We are a fractional ownership B&B with a Home Owners Association Board of Directors. This position reports directly to the Board of Directors on a regular basis. The position will require general management skills to oversee all aspects of running an Inn including general innkeeping, breakfast service, guest/owner experience and relations, maintenance, reservations, budget and financial reporting, newsletter, social media, etc. Serious inquiries only and you must have checkable references. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Washington

SEEKING FULL-TIME INNKEEPER OR COUPLE to manage a Boutique Inn in Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA. Want to work in a postcard with a great team who genuinely enjoys what we do? This 5 Star Inn, located in Friday Harbor’s historic downtown, is looking for a year-round live-in innkeeper. This individual or couple is a self-starter, quick study, and hardworking team player who has excellent follow through, a great sense of humor, attention to detail, and values the team and each member’s contributions. They are physically active, hands-on and eager to create an idyllic guest experience. They possess the business skills and aptitude to successfully run the Inn. The job responsibilities include guest services, phone and online reservations and concierge services, breakfast service in collaboration with chef, marketing, and social media, property maintenance, and seasonal renovation projects. Salary is commensurate with experience. The start date will be on or before March 15, 2018. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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HOUSE SITTING JOB wanted in the Saskatoon Area. A responsible 51-year-old lady is looking for short/long-term house sitting job in exchange for free rent. The start date can be negotiable. For more information, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Monday, November 6, 2017

Arizona

PROPERTY AND ANIMAL CARETAKER needed in Mesa. Looking for a property and animal caretaker for a working ranch located in Mesa, AZ. We have horses and dogs that need to be maintained. Horse handling experience preferred. Daily activities to include: morning feeding/stall cleaning, lunch feeding, afternoon stall cleaning, evening feeding, maintenance care of horses (brushing, shaving, washing, cleaning, etc.), and every day walking the property to make sure the water lines are working, etc., tree trimming, lawn and plant care, etc. A tractor is on site. Compensation will be $12.00 per hour; the rate can change based on experience. There is also living quarters on site which includes, water, shower, washer, toilet, electric, microwave, and cable. The room is included with the job. Please text

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Hawaii

PROPERTY AND GARDEN CARETAKER needed on site in Huelo. Free rent/utilities provided for a caring professional talented individual. We are looking for a positive, energetic, yet easy to work with, seasoned individual in caring for the property and its residents. Experience in property maintenance, repair, organic yard and garden care and upkeep. A working knowledge in sustainability is a plus, along with interacting with persons from varied backgrounds. Must be patient, understanding, energetic, enthusiastic, a self-starter and reliable, possess good communication and customer service skills. Must be hard working, fast and efficient, and cost effective. This is similar to a salaried position so you have to be a non-hour counter, only for those who are into a higher vision and mission and are passionate about having a greater purpose in life. Must love God, be non-sectarian, and being into meditation and yoga would be a plus. Successful applicants must complete a thorough background investigation. Must not have any drinking problems, nor cigarette smoking. The following is a brief description of the position: Caretakers are expected to keep watch of the property and residents during the following times: including after business hours during the week and 24 hours on weekends and holidays. They will have a pre-arranged days off each month. Will be responsible for any emergency that comes up on the property. Must keep a well-maintained and repaired appearance of the property by walking the exterior and interior of the complex. Maintain safety and security of the property and the residents, you will be on-call. Inspect the interior common areas of the property. Have the ability to take calls on the cell phone provided and respond in a polite and timely manner. The ideal candidate must have significant experience caring for gardens/plants/flowers, fruit trees and vegetable gardens. This is a, year-round position. Please respond to this position by sending a letter of interest, resume of past experience and four each personal and work references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Vermont

A FUN AND FUNKY HOMESTEAD in Bridgewater, Vermont needs a caretaker. Free room and board provided. We have a new (old) property that we are trying to get up and running here. I am an Art Director and Production Designer who works primarily in New York City and then spends any off time at the homestead. It is currently under construction, but quite a fun place to be. We have a plenty of space to have your own rooms, and a hot tub. I am simply looking for people to help with feeding the animals and maintaining a presence here. Currently we have 30 chickens, 10 ducks, eight pigs, two dogs, and thousands of bees. We also have three gardens. This all adds up to very few hours a week. We want to encourage free thought and mindful awareness. Do what you feel will help our little community here. There is a wood and metal shop if you feel creative, and I would encourage any other exploration as well. We are often teaching classes on curing/fermenting/baking, all are welcome. We have free internet and laundry, and great tea too! More books than you could read in a lifetime. Give a shout is you have questions or interests, and good luck on your journey. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Washington

WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR A CARETAKER for our retreat center located on the beautiful Snake River, in the Asotin/Clarkston Area. The duties for the position include cleaning, lawn care (mowing and spraying weeds) as well as minor repairs and maintenance. Compensation will be housing and utilities (valued at $800/month) plus $200/month which is equivalent to $11/hour (20 hours/week). There is no smoking or alcohol allowed on-site. The job could grow into a manager position for right applicant which would include customer service and promotion. If interested, please email your experience and job history (at least last three jobs) including the time period worked and reason for leaving to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Wednesday, November 1, 2017

Australia

RVing CARETAKER NEEDED for our property in Rockyview Station, 70 km west of Georgetown (the road is bitumen for 69 km and one km of dirt all weather road). The caretaker will need to mow and water the lawn, do three to five hours of house cleaning once a week, change the water in the cattle trough about once per week in exchange for power and amenities for your RV. Depending on the ability of applicants – there could be other work available. Would prefer a long-term caretaker, if possible. Preferably no dogs or cats. Please phone [Contact info available to subscribers]

Costa Rica

CARETAKER/RENTER WANTED. Costa Rica beachfront home available in Zancudo, a small town on Gulfo Dulce. Contemporary 2-story, two bedroom/two bath, deck, laundry room, bodega, DSL Internet, etc. Seeking a mature, non-smoking person/couple, one-year lease. Available December 1, 2017. $300/month plus utilities and a deposit. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Hawaii

CARETAKING POSITION AVAILABLE on the Big Island in Kapoho. We have a beautiful 20 acre property on the Hilo side of the Big Island. A separate small home (1,000 sq. ft.) with ocean and an expansive view of the Pali … sitting up 350 feet and three miles off the ocean. Surroundings are the very lush tropical rain forest. Homes are off-grid, with solar power, and high end catchment water. No utilities to pay, but reasonably light living is required. Internet is available, but does cost on the island. Ideally, we would like to find a retired couple, who would like to spend a year or two here. Duties involve mowing, yard work and basically being on-site most of the time as security (not as in armed, just as in “being present”). The home is very nice, 10 minutes to town (Pahoa). Swimming, snorkeling, walking trails, etc. are all within minutes. The basics are that housing is provided in exchange for lawn, garden, light maintenance, etc. We split our time between Washington and Hawaii and show up sometimes for a week, sometimes for a few months … when we are there the main house and caretaker house are about 100 feet apart and it’s never been a problem to let people go explore or take their vacation while we are on-site. Our goal is to not leave the homes unattended for the vast majority of the time. If interested, please text [Contact info available to subscribers]

Montana

SUMMER PROPERTY CARETAKER needed in Bigfork, MT. Looking for the right person to be a part-time caretaker for a 20 acre property with gardens and homes on a lake in Bigfork. We will provide a one bedroom home with views of the lake for just the length of the job. Cleaning homes, weeding gardens and general upkeep for the months of May – October. Someone handy with tools will be a must. It will be part-time work, so you may want do another part-time job or enjoy Montana. Salary will be agreed upon if you are the right person for the job. If Palm Springs in the winter and Montana in the summer could be your circuit, then please send your cover letter talking about yourself along with a resume to

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Wisconsin

CARETAKER COUPLE needed to live on a property in Hartland, Wisconsin. A retired executive couple with a waterfront summer home in this Southeastern Wisconsin resort city is seeking an experienced caretaker couple to live on their property. The estate owners are long-term employers who are in residence on weekends in the summer. The home is well staffed and used for family and social events. The ideal candidates will be mechanically inclined and experienced with sophisticated mechanical and IT systems, have strong organizational and administrative skills and have successfully managed vendors and a staff. A separate apartment on the property will be provided along with a competitive compensation and benefits package. Flexible start date. Please apply for position [Contact info available to subscribers] Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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Greetings Fellow Travelers and Estate/Villa/Chateau/Winery owners. I have completed a second summer season at the Villa di Corliano in Tuscany and am now ready and open for new adventures in new locales. There’s so much I enjoyed and learned at the Villa … all the noteworthy events, dinners, weddings, parties, private tours, but the most memorable is the beauty of the gardens, trees, the birds singing their praises for a new day, the Frog concerts, and Lila the cat, my companion in the early morning rounds of watering and weeding. I can housesit, care for your beloved animals and do light gardening – over the Holidays or even longer. I can oversee your property with confidence and care … and interface with staff, coordinate duties and events and even supervise. I’m multi-talented and solution oriented, a team player with an entrepreneurial spirit. I am also flexible, creative and content with the beauty and grandeur of nature, with a sunny disposition and a happy heart. I speak French, Spanish and Italian, have Masters Degrees in ESL and Traditional Chinese Medicine, with a long career in holistic healthcare as a Licensed Acupuncturist, Homeopath/Naturopath. Definitely a non-smoker, and no drug use! Will consider all possibilities. References available in English, French and Italian upon request. Ciao,

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Monday, October 30, 2017

Argentina

PATAGONIA CALLING: Enthusiastic woman interested in art, current events, and creative and spiritual thinking is seeking a like-minded companion at my farm in northern Patagonia, Argentina, beginning December 2017 or early January 2018. Gender is not important; attitude is. I prefer a commitment of at least three months. I am wheelchair-bound with local personal aids who attend to my physical needs. I desire a companion to converse in English, assist with correspondence and creative projects, and manage and troubleshoot computer and internet issues. Required skills: bilingual English-Spanish, expertise with both PC and Mac systems, driving a manual transmission. Desirable interests: art therapy, organic gardening and cooking, horse riding. You can learn more at [Contact info available to subscribers] If interested, please write to [Contact info available to subscribers] explaining your interests in this opportunity.

Costa Rica

WORK EXCHANGE AVAILABLE in Costa Rica. A caretaker is needed to do daily chores at a small farm in Costa Rica. This is perfect for a retired person finding it hard to make it on a limited budget. This is a work exchange position – free lodging in exchange for part-time work. There is also a possible side business for the right person, as I am looking for a volunteer who does auto bodywork, painting cars, and small engine repair for my quad bikes. Please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] for photos and more information, then call or text [Contact info available to subscribers]

Vermont

SEEKING COMMITTED LIVE-IN YEAR ROUND INNKEEPER ASSISTANT to join the staff of our 15 room Inn in Vergennes, VT. Hospitality experience preferred. The ideal candidate will be positive, energetic, solid work ethic, honest and must be very hands on in everyday operations, with focus on excellent customer experience and an exceptional guest experience. The candidate needs to possess excellent computer skills including social media. Responsibilities include but not limited to front desk, reservations, calls and emails, breakfast preparation, proofing, editing, staff supervision and some housekeeping. Please submit your resume and cover letter to [Contact info available to subscribers] Please include personal photos, salary requirements and three professional references. No smoking, no pets, no children, and a car is required.

Washington

WOODED SECLUDED LAND AVAILABLE for a caretaker with their own RV outside of Naselle, WA. My name is Jordan and I have a two acre parcel of land that is in need of some grooming and looking after. You will have to have a generator and a decomposing toilet. There is no power to this site. There is a natural spring that runs through the middle of the property with a well. You are surrounded by woods on all four sides. Just off the property you could hike for 45 miles before you hit pavement on state timber land. This property is nestled at the base of Radial Mountain. You are one mile from the town of Naselle. There are deer, elk, and a lot of wildlife just out your door. You would be 18 miles from the Pacific Ocean for surf fishing and beachcombing, five miles from the mighty Columbia River with the best salmon fishing in the Pacific Northwest. You are seven miles from two mountain high trout lakes that you can access directly from your property on a dirt bike or a vehicle. You are 15 miles from Astoria, Oregon for all your large town shopping. If you love small community out in the country with not one traffic light and like to rough it a bit this might just be your paradise. You will also have access to 24 acres of old growth timber with walking trails and O’Connor Creek that has a cool salmon and silver run. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] Only serious, responsible, people should inquire. No drugs and no alcoholics wanted. Long-term interested persons only. Thanks.

Wisconsin

LOOKING FOR A LONG-TERM, FULL-TIME CARETAKER/HANDYPERSON to provide daily maintenance of a 200-acre farm/tree nursery in Kenosha County, WI. The ideal candidate will live on the property and be able to do general land and property maintenance, handyman repairs, building maintenance and cleaning duties. The caretaker is provided a separate newly-decorated house in which to live on the property. Couples must not have children living at home. Must be responsible, hard-working and have a positive attitude as well as knowledge of landscape equipment and machinery, including tractor, leaf blowers, weed-whips, front loader, chipper, chain saws, and other miscellaneous power tools. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: lawn and landscape maintenance – grass cutting, tree trimming, brush clearing, snow removal and general upkeep; operate and maintain farm equipment, tractor, chipper, chain saws, tools etc., maintain lakes and ponds on property, handyman – light remodeling, painting, plumbing, electrical, general carpentry, equipment maintenance, building maintenance and repair work, secure bids and quotes for any work that exceeds the capabilities of a handyman or that require special expertise, coordinate, supervise and oversee these trades and outside services, security – maintain security of the gated property at all times, owner’s home general maintenance, cleaning and pool maintenance, and any and all other property duties as needed. Preference will be given to candidates who are mechanically inclined and have a background and skillset working with a wide variety of tools, power tools, landscape maintenance tools, machinery and farming equipment, and experience servicing vehicles and maintaining machinery. Must be willing to be flexible with the work schedule. The job generally requires five days/week, but may vary based on seasonal demands. Although emergencies are rare, must be available 24/7 in the event of emergencies. Must have good communication skills, and communicate regularly with the owner via text, email and phone. Must be dependable, honest, and trustworthy. Must be legal U.S. citizen or valid working papers; must have valid driver’s license and clean DMV report; provide a work history and references, including phone numbers; and pass a drug test/background check. We will provide a private, newly decorated two-bedroom, one-bath home on the property. In addition to providing housing, there is an annual salary of $40,000 – $45,000, depending on experience. Please forward your resume and cover letter to

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Monday, October 23, 2017

Colorado

Connecticut

FULL-TIME ESTATE CARETAKER needed. A domestic couple is needed for a large estate in Guilford. This is a waterfront property with multiple homes and substantial landscaping as well as a pool, dock, tennis court and large flower garden. Duties include landscaping, maintenance and seasonal launch/storage of vehicles, and light painting and repair as well as on-call needs of owners. Partner duties include cooking, housekeeping, and some shopping. Really looking for someone with an eye for detail, strong work ethic, and independence to handle the long-term planning of seasonal tasks. Salary is negotiable depending on experience, and for the right candidate pair, housing is available on the property. No children or pets. Background check required. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Hawaii

CARETAKER NEEDED in exchange for an off-grid bamboo screened in structure in Kapoho. We have a 10 acre, old mac-nut farm in Upper Kapoho. We have a small fruit orchard, gardens, free range chickens, ducks, bees, horses and a herd of dairy goats. Caretaker(s) each, will be required to give 15 to 20 hours per week depending on skills and abilities. Responsibilities will include: mowing, weeding, weed-whacking, chain-sawing, and some building maintenance. Basic carpentry, plumbing, mechanical, farm equipment maintenance, be knowledgeable with the use of chain saws, weed-wacker, and riding lawnmower. Preferred off-grid solar and water catchment knowledge as well. In return for weekly work we offer the following accommodations: a 20 by 30 off-grid bamboo screened in home, included in-home solar electricity, hot and cold running water, refrigerator, flush toilet, outdoor shower, kitchen with full stove with drinking water filtration. The farm is very private with a few gates to access it. We are right next to the Nanawale Forest Reserve and four miles from the ocean and natural warm ponds on the red road. It is 2.6 miles from the Highway down a scenic dirt road. This is a work trade for accommodations only. We do not offer money but will provide fruits, vegetables, mac-nuts, milk, cheese, and honey when available. Please respond with information on how you are qualified and want to be a part of our Ohana. Please email

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Maine

[Contact info available to subscribers] in Georgetown, Maine are seeking 2018 season caretakers from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The primary duties include: -maintaining grounds and equipment -providing tours and hosting overnight guests Must apply as a pair as it is a two person job. Families are encouraged. For more information, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers]

FULL-TIME CARETAKER needed for a private island in Downeast Maine. This island farm is seeking a caretaker couple. The couple will have to have the ability to see what needs to get done. Duties will include maintenance, mechanical, farming, gardening, cooking, boat operating, and wood harvesting. Housing, salary and benefits will be provided. Please email your resume to

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Minnesota

CARETAKER NEEDED for an Apartment Building in Roseville, MN. We are currently seeking a live on-site, part-time caretaker for out 190-unit apartment building in Roseville. Applicants must be available to work Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. Caretakers are required to create and continually maintain a clean and well-kept environment for our residents. Specific duties for the caretaker include, keeping all assigned interior and exterior areas clean and free of debris by sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, and washing. The caretaker must clean all apartment turnovers in the agreed upon time frame as set up by the Property Manager. Typically, apartment turnovers occur between the last day of the month and the first day of the month. Apartment turnovers occur within a 24-hour period. Must live on-site. Experience in caretaking or housekeeping is desired. Compensation will be a full rent credit on a two bedroom apartment. Please fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Montana

CARETAKER NEEDED for a small horse farm in Clyde Park, MT from November 10, 2017 – April 20, 2018 (dates approximate). Horses, goats, sheep, cats, hens, rabbits, fish, plants, maintenance, and TLC. Prefer a single, clean, fastidious, responsible, conscientious, non-smoking, minimal-drinking homebody with outside income (retired, seasonal or works from home), with horse management experience and without other pets. This person needs to be observant, tidy, respectful of other people’s property, a good communicator, able to lift 50# feed sacks, able to deal with snow, handy and able to make small repairs and happy to be solitary. Skiing, grocery, Post Office, and gas are nearby. Come early for acclimation, training and bonding! A lovely home and utilities provided in exchange for am/pm chores, property, farm and home maintenance… TLC! To learn more, you can visit https://sunnysidefjords.org and then please send a resume as it pertains to caretaking and horse health care/management along with references to Wendy at [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Mexico

CARETAKERS NEEDED in the Santa Fe area. Couples only. Animal, farm and grounds care needed in exchange for a cabin that includes utilities, and internet. Requires handyman/woman experience such as building, tractor, plumbing and electrical. Help to maintain the appearance of the ranch and around your cabin. Help with morning and evening milking of goats and learning the cheese-making business for a weekly salary. A couple with a cheerful, upbeat, can-do attitude is a necessity. Individual self-starters who can follow directions precisely. This position includes a 60 day probationary period. Afterwards a long-term commitment. Need a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Must be able to lift 50 – 60 lbs. Please email

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New York

LIVE-IN CARETAKER/HANDYMAN needed for a small Christmas Tree Farm in a beautiful valley water shed area in the foothills of the Catskills on the NY-PA-NJ border. You should like trees, gardening, landscaping and be a handy type person. Handyman and/or chainsaw experience a plus. We are communal – so be easy going, pet friendly, organized and a team player. Diverse duties include trees, gardens, and animal care (English Springer Spaniels, cats, chickens and seniors). Light repairs, painting, cleaning and organizing. Be a self-starter, communal, open minded, versatile and friendly. Will train plumbing, HVAC, electrical and carpentry. College grads, divorced people and beginners welcome. Should be at least 21-years-old and have a valid drivers’ license. An entrepreneurial spirit would be helpful to start new businesses. Compensation: Room and Board, plus. Please send a resume or a note about yourself to

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Washington

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MASSACHUSETTS MAN looking for a caretaking position in mid to southern Maine. Have roots in Maine, with off-grid caretaking experience. Highly skilled, jack-of-all-trades with experience in plumbing, carpentry, painting, concrete-work, snow-plowing, organic landscaping, and wood-carving. Have my own chain-saw, and all the tools necessary to get the job done. Single man available starting November 1. Extremely reliable. No drinking, no drugs, no drama. Excellent references available. Please call

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Thursday, October 19, 2017

California

LIVE-IN HOUSE SITTER needed in Thousand Oaks, CA. This is a long-term position, in a non-smoking and drug free home. Duties to include light housekeeping and some cooking for an elderly gentleman who lives downstairs. Wages to be determined. To apply, please email your letter of interest and your references to caretakergazette@gmail.com and include “Thousand Oaks Position” in the Subject Line for our forwarding purposes. Thanks.

Hawaii

CARETAKER/FARM HAND wanted in Ka’u, on the southern portion of the Big Island. This is a rent-free opportunity with a shared garden for lawn, orchard and stock care. Drama and drug free singles or couples only need apply as quarters are small but comfortable and off-grid. References and skills are requested for review. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] for more info. Mahalo for your interest!

New York

CARETAKER NEEDED in Schuyler County. One person or a couple is needed to live on the premises and maintain a small rental residence, as soon as you can start. Duties will include, cleaning, small maintenance jobs, checking appliances, etc. to insure they are working properly. A private room will be provided. Basic utilities included. References and past employment history must be provided. No pets allowed. Rent will be reduced monthly depending on maintenance requirements. Local caretakers should call [Contact info available to subscribers] to apply for this position.

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Monday, October 16, 2017

Australia

CARETAKER/MANAGER needed. This is an opportunity for a couple, located 90kms east of Cloncurry, Queensland. Duties will include all facets of cattle work with mostly bikes and general maintenance on two properties. Grader and loader experience would be an advantage. No local school available. Local residents should call [Contact info available to subscribers] to apply. Thanks.

Canada

SEASONAL CARETAKER needed near Pemberton, BC. Are you an outdoor enthusiast who is looking for their dream job? Do you love hiking, fishing, hunting and canoeing and are completely comfortable living “off the grid”? Are you mechanically inclined, able to do basic carpentry repairs and general maintenance? I am currently accepting applications for my client, the beautiful Birkenhead Lake Estates, for a Seasonal Caretaker (or couple) to live in and manage the property for the 2018 season. Off the beaten trail – about 30 minutes outside of Pemberton BC, the season generally runs Mid-April to the end of October (weather dependent). The daily workload consists of monitoring and managing all the maintenance and security of the property including: handyman repairs, both mechanical and carpentry jobs, overseeing approved outside professionals as required, operation of the water system, garbage collection and disposal, grooming of property roads, mowing of grass, maintaining the boat launch and dock, security tours for suspicious activity or trespassers and enforcing property bylaws as needed, and maintaining complete daily work reports and record keeping, with complete communication to the Board of Directors of the property. This position does require a 24/7 onsite presence, working eight hours a day, five days per week, with after-hours security duty daily as required. Two days off each week, mid-week. (Don’t worry -you’ll have lots of time for fishing and hiking and otherwise appreciating the spectacular lake and countryside!). Caretaker accommodation provided is a 40-foot park model trailer (with generator and amp; Solar System) and the use of a utility vehicle for use around the property is provided. Salary is $3,000 monthly plus a gas allowance. As you will also be responsible for ensuring that all property regulations including the security bylaws are being followed by the shareholders and their guests, strong diplomatic and great people skills are also necessary in this position. If you are a well-rounded, reliable, and mature individual, bondable and have no problem working on your own and enjoy doing physical work – this may be your dream job! If it sounds like it is – kindly forward your resume, references and a cover letter outlining your skills to [Contact info available to subscribers] as soon as possible. All applicant information will be held in strict confidence, and all applicants will be acknowledged. Interviews are planned for the beginning of December 2017 in Vancouver, BC.

Colorado

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Practical, multi-talented accountant with business management and prior hospitality industry experience who jumps in to get stuff done seeks a position. Expertise includes sales tax, payroll, benefits, human resources, social media, newsletter marketing, WordPress, QuickBooks, Xero, and more. I’m also a life-learner ready to learn new things. Mountains, higher elevation, on-grid, and access to hiking trails preferred. Please reply to [Contact info available to subscribers] with a link to your business website and details of the position you have available.

Friday, October 13, 2017

Australia

HELP WANTED. We need a semi-retired couple for short or long-term time periods for our Red Gum, family cattle property in the Western Victoria Region. Possible duties would be two to three days per week, housekeeping, gardening and general maintenance and caretaking. Quality housing will be provided. Western Victorian applicants should call [Contact info available to subscribers] Thanks.

California

MANSION STAFFING is seeking formal training instructors. Salaried live in/live out position available in Los Angeles. You’ll provide year round training for some of our top clients and their staff. The position is salaried and you’d be required to work when needed just as if you were working in a home with an absentee employer. This is a great opportunity for couples who know everything about formal living and what it takes to properly train others to care for a 5 Star home with a formal family. If you can train others to be the best domestic staff we’d like to talk to you. Only qualified people who desire to teach others need apply. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Pennsylvania

WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED, HARDWORKING, RESPONSIBLE JACK OF ALL TRADES to help us manage our rustic 30 acre facility in Bucks County, PA (outside of Philadelphia). Duties and responsibilities will include electrical, plumbing, carpentry work as well as field maintenance and painting. Every day is different. Employee must live on site in our one bedroom/one bathroom cottage (it is heated, has air conditioning, has a kitchen, etc.). The cottage also has a working fireplace and overlooks a small pond. Full background checks will be required. To apply, please email resume and salary requirements to

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Rhode Island

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Thursday, October 12, 2017

Alabama

CARETAKER NEEDED ASAP in Semmes, AL. Our family farm is located near Wulff Road in Semmes (about 20 miles from Mobile, AL). You can bring your trailer, motor home, or RV and stay on two acres at our farm. Looking for a caretaker who knows how to farm, care for livestock, vegetables, poultry, and fruit trees. Compensation will be $800.00 month. For more information, please call

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California

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A LONG-TERM CARETAKER/HANDYMAN or caretaker/handy-couple to provide daily operations of a 60-acre private, family-owned ranch located 30 miles north of Santa Barbara. The property is a vacation retreat for the owners and their grown children and family, who do not live full-time on the property. Caretaker(s) must live on the property and be able to do general land and garden maintenance, handyman repairs, house and other building maintenance and cleaning duties. Caretaker(s) are provided a separate new-construction two-bedroom house in which to live on the property. (Candidate must not have children living at home.) Ideal candidates are couples, but will consider strong single candidates. Must be hard working and have a positive attitude as well as knowledge of basic farm equipment and machinery, including tractor, landscape machinery, front loader, chipper, chain saws, wood splitter, and tools. Duties will vary at different times, depending on and may include, but are not limited to, the following: * Landscape and Road Maintenance – tree trimming, brush clearing, orchard maintenance, and general upkeep; Operate and maintain farm machinery, tractor, skip loader, chipper, chain saws, tools etc. * Water Management – Maintenance of water systems including wells, pumps, cisterns, water lines, irrigation, sprinkler, water storage tanks, fire hydrants * Handyman – plumbing, electrical, general carpentry and repair work. Building maintenance. Equipment maintenance. * Security – maintain security of the gated property at all times. * Owner’s home maintenance and cleaning, including laundry, linens, windows, and deep cleaning. * Pool and spa maintenance. * Owner assistance – housekeeping, laundry, assist in kitchen, drive to town to purchase supplies; assist owner and family with ranch activities when in residence. * Any and all other ranch duties as needed Skills and Qualifications: * Must have landscape and road equipment operation/maintenance experience. * Preference will be given to candidates who are mechanically inclined and have a background and skillset working with a wide variety of tools, power tools, landscape maintenance tools, machinery and farming equipment, and experience servicing vehicles and maintaining machinery. * Must be willing to be flexible with work schedule, which may include some occasional weekends (for which comp-days will be provided). The job generally requires five days/week, 8-hours per day and night work is very rare. * Must have good communication skills and communicate regularly with the owners via text, email and phone. Must be dependable, honest, and trustworthy. * Must be legal U.S. citizen or valid working papers; must have valid driver’s license and clean DMV report; provide a work history and references, including phone numbers; and pass a drug test/background check. We provide a private, new construction, two-bedroom, one-bath home on the property. The kitchen opens to an outside patio area, and the home includes direct TV and Wi-Fi and gas/electric. In addition to providing housing, there is an annual salary of $28,000 – $35,000, depending on experience. To apply, please forward your resume and cover letter to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Costa Rica

WORK EXCHANGE AVAILABLE in Costa Rica. A caretaker is needed to do daily chores at a small farm in Costa Rica. This is perfect for a retired person finding it hard to make it on a limited budget. This is a work exchange position – free lodging in exchange for part-time work. There is also a possible side business for the right person. Please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] for photos and more information, then call or text

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Florida

FULL-TIME CARETAKER/GROUNDSKEEPER couple needed. We are looking for a pair of responsible, neat, and hardworking people to take care of a large four acre oceanfront property in Islamorada, FL. We would expect at least 60 hours/week of efficient work between the couple, comprising roughly 60% landscaping, 20% domestic cleaning, 10% small repairs, and 10% various errands. Outdoor physical labor is expected year-round. People who are not in good physical shape or normally engaged in such work may not be a good fit. At least one person must have a driver’s license and the couple must have at least one car or truck. At least one member of the couple must speak fluent English. Spanish is a plus. Compensation includes free rent of a lovely newly-built two bedroom cottage with all appliances and utilities, as well as a modest monthly salary. The owners will reimburse all work expenses, materials, and equipment. Please do not contact us directly. All applications must be submitted online to

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Retired couple seeking a position with a spiritual retreat or caretaker preferably in the eastern United States, where we may use our mindfulness skills. Wife: Motivational Speaker, Reiki Master, Ordained Pastor and former caterer. Husband: retired form FEMA after eight years, construction supernatant for Habitat for Humanity. We have flipped 14 houses. I have some construction tools. We are easy going and are ready to help make your dreams comes come true. We will need housing and salary commensurate with your construction and on sight workshops needs. References available upon request. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or email

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Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Australia

ACTIVE COUPLE sought for a North Queensland cattle property. We have a handyman position – involving shed construction, concreting, fencing and water development. We also have a home help position – involving gardening, childcare and cleaning. Accommodation can be provided, or if you bring your own motor home, a van site with access to your own bathroom and kitchen will be provided. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information.

California

RANCH MANAGER/CARETAKER/HORSE TRAINER needed. This is a great opportunity for a couple who are interested in working on a ranch property in southern California. We have a 38 acre horse boarding and training facility situated in Inyokern, Kern County. It is currently operating as such and bringing in income. We are seeking an honest, self-motivated responsible couple to manage the daily operations. As the owner would not be on the property very often, consistent and comprehensive communication with the owners is important. The couple must have excellent health and a strong work ethic. We need someone with training and experience in caring for animals and someone who has experience in overseeing the day-to-day operations needed to run a horse boarding operation. It would be helpful to have knowledge of operating farm equipment such as tractors and ATV’s, etc. Duties include some gardening, security, exterior and interior building maintenance. In consideration of maintaining the ranch in good repair and general upkeep of the property, the successful applicant will have use of a small two bedroom Guest House on the property which is furnished. Basic utilities including water, gas, and electric will be paid. The responsibilities of the horse boarding would include providing feeding and cleaning for the horses. Please send resume via email along with references to

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Spain

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A FREINDLY, ENERGETIC COUPLE to live on location to run the day-to-day aspects of our [Contact info available to subscribers] in Marbella. We are a small [Contact info available to subscribers] with eight rooms centrally located in Marbella very close to the beach. The job is for a ten month period per year from February 2018 until the end of November 2018. There is a possibility to start in December, 2017 for training which can be discussed during the interview process. Responsibilities will include breakfast service, cleaning of the rooms and the property, checking guests in/out, laundry/ironing, occasional lunch/snack/drink service, gardening; shopping for food, cleaning of the swimming pool, and minor repairs and maintenance of the property. Must be available for concierge service. Customer service is our number one concern, as we are a small place that strives to always serve with a smile and make guests feel like family. We are a [Contact info available to subscribers] who offer luxury services and facilities with the friendliness and familiarity of a [Contact info available to subscribers] Applicants must speak both English and Spanish, and must be able to work legally in Spain. This job provides free accommodation and a wage. Couple applicants must speak both English and Spanish, and must be able to work legally in Spain. Only couples, no families. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you and have a fabulous day!

Washington

OUTRAGEOUS OPPORTUNITY FOR THE RIGHT COUPLE/PERSON! Full-time caretaker wanted for a historic five acre farm on Bainbridge Island, Washington. Mechanical savvy required. Rent-free 500 sq. ft. apartment, $1,000/month salary, large sunny garden, abundant fruit trees, gorgeous view to the Olympic mountains, great neighbors, 24/7 unconditional love from watchdogs Ellie and Jack, and farm audio provided by eight sheep and two donkeys. Experience with farm animals required. Extra credit for applicants with a passion for the earth, ability to “putter” with a smile and happy heart, those beyond “stuff”, and reformed vagabonds searching to drop anchor for a decade or so. Enthusiastic applicants, please send your resume to

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EVACUEE FROM THE SANTA ROSA FIRE seeks a fresh start in a new area. I have a 5-star reputation in luxury property management with a 26-year history managing property in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Mature woman, healthy, balanced, no pets, dependents or drama. I was house sitting on a vineyard when the fire devastated so much for so many. I am currently in Monterey, California and will consider a placement long or short term anywhere in the world, preferably warmer. I have excellent references (including Gary Dunn, who has helped me for years with his publication.) My proven talents are diverse in marketing and management, but no longer include much manual labor. I am well-spoken, enjoy people, and have had a career as a recording artist and creative consultant for 30 years. My websites will be provided. Prefer salary, but would consider offers and negotiate terms. Please reply to [Contact info available to subscribers] as soon as possible with a description and contact information. Professional inquiries only. Thank you for recognizing this opportunity for a fresh start.

Monday, October 9, 2017

Arizona

VERSATILE HANDY PERSON AND GARDENER needed for a beautiful healing retreat sanctuary in Sedona, AZ. 11 hours per week work in exchange for use of a small, one bedroom RV trailer with outdoor covered patio in a private setting in Oak Creek Canyon. Must be reliable, have your own vehicle, cell phone (not ATT), be friendly and work well with guests. Possible long-term situation for the right person, also some paid work is possible (including pet-sitting for two dogs and cat). Flexibility, creativity, organizational skills and a sunny nature are a plus. The position is now open. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

California

CARETAKER WANTED for a Mountain Ranch in Pollock Pines. I have a two bedroom/one bathroom mobile home trailer available (the trailer appliances run on propane) in exchange for help around the ranch and building tiny houses on trailers. Also possible is a live-in situation in my house for the right person. I have been inundated with replies so when responding please describe what abilities you have and work experience. I am leaning toward retired people or somebody who would be around a lot but will consider anybody who brings a lot to the table so to speak. Room for horses over three acres already fenced for the caretaker. There is also a very rustic cabin and plenty of trailer space available. Looking for somebody with experience with horses or people with carpentry/handyman skills and business management. A MacGyver type of person would be a plus. Must be a self-starter and it would be great if you have a lot of your own tools. A great deal of common sense is essential for living on a ranch and I can’t stress that enough. There are two trout streams on the property and plenty of places to garden. Unfortunately there is no 420 growing here. An apple orchard over one hundred sixty years old is still bearing sixteen different varieties of apples. There are also raspberries, gooseberries and loganberries to be harvested. I need help restoring the house that has half fallen down, as it was built in 1869. The ranch is semi remote, located five miles to the closest neighbor, but only fifteen minutes on good roads to Pollock Pines with major shopping stores and schools. There is excellent cell phone reception. The ranch is in generator country which means you need to provide your own generator as there is no electricity! We get quite a bit of snow in the winter so a 4-wheel-drive is advisable. There are possible job opportunities with the right people but nothing going on at the present moment. I need motivated people who want to help get the business going again and expand to build tiny houses on trailers. I have enough lumber cut and dried to build 10. This is an l64 acre timber property. I have sawmill, kiln and woodworking tools. Would like to find somebody interested in helping expand my lumber, cabinets and furniture sales. Also interested in turning the ranch into an equestrian campground and give guided horseback riding on the property and the adjacent thousands of acres of US forest land. I do have other caretakers so everything is not dependent upon just one caretaker. No drug or alcohol abusers please. There is a background check required. Please reply with your phone number to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New York

CARETAKERS NEEDED at The Grassmere Inn in Westhampton Beach, New York. We are basically looking for one or perhaps two more caretakers (we have five) for the period from October 15 – May 15. However, contingent upon one’s skill sets (ability to do a bit of front office help and/or help with maintenance during the season) and housing needs, there is even a chance for a year-round position and perhaps a small stipend. These are very small but labor intensive businesses! The highly honored Grassmere Inn stays open year round. However, much of my time is spent off property from September 10 – Memorial Day. Each year we engage six to seven caretakers who are provided housing including all utilities, Wi-Fi, and cable TV in exchange for 20 – 30 hours of work (hours are contingent upon skill sets). In many cases the work is not intensive. We need at least one staff member on the property 24 hours a day in case of emergency, and take turns answering the phones overnight. There is no salary other than housing. Most importantly, we need someone whose capabilities include front office, (processing credit cards, answering the phones, etc.) and able to work Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Someone who can do housekeeping. Someone who can help with maintenance upgrades. We only keep one building with 14 rooms open (and do not have many guests) from September – April. However we want to maintain the property and keep it as neat, clean and safe as possible. If this is something you are interested in, please provide the following: a resume, references from a past employer, landlord (if applicable) and a personal reference. Please also provide your residences for the past three years. Absolutely no smoking and no pets. To learn more and see photos, please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] then contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

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RETIRED TEACHER AND ENGINEER in their 60’s seeking house sitting opportunities in a warmer climate during the months of January, February, March, and April. Will treat your home as though it was our own. Willing to do light housework and handyman jobs. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Friday, October 6, 2017

Mexico

SEEKING A CARETAKER for a guest house on an off-grid ranch, a short walk from a spectacular, unspoiled beach on the pacific coast of Mexico. Comfortable lodging, bulk food, internet, and profit sharing provided. Candidate(s) must have intermediate or higher Spanish, be very comfortable in nature, and be interested in exploring a sustainable, off-grid lifestyle. Experience with life in Latin America, hospitality, gardening, farm animals, will all be a plus. Owners will be on property most times but occasional caretaking of the entire ranch for stretches of a few days will be needed. References required. Please email

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New York

LIVE-IN CARETAKER/HANDYMAN needed for a small Christmas Tree Farm and property management business in Forestburgh. You should like trees, gardening and be a handy type person. Handyman and/or chainsaw experience a plus. You should be easy going, pet friendly, organized and a team player. Diverse duties will include tree and gardens, animal care (English Springer Spaniels, cats and chickens), light repairs, painting, cleaning and organizing. You should be a self-starter, communal, open minded, versatile and friendly. Will train plumbing, HVAC, electrical and carpentry. All ages and beginners welcome. Should be at least 21-years-old and have a valid driver’s license. Entrepreneurial spirit would be helpful to start new businesses. This is a good opportunity for the right person. Compensation will be Room and Board. Please send your resume or note about yourself to

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New Zealand

FARM HELP needed in Hawera, Taranaki. We offer accommodation and a chance to experience real New Zealand farm life for three hours of work per day. Hours worked would be from 9 a.m. to 12 o’clock. This gives you time to experience farm life and then have the afternoon free to explore Egmont National Park, the beaches and our lakes with great trekking. Or just relax on the farm with all the animals. You would have to provide your own food. As we are eight kilometers from the nearest food shops, please make sure you have enough food for a few days as we do not go to town very often. There is full cooking and all facilities in our very nice farm lodge. To learn more, have a look at my website at [Contact info available to subscribers] to see where we are. Please phone [Contact info available to subscribers] to confirm the position is still available prior to arriving.

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ON SITE PROPERTY MANAGER/CARETAKER AVAILABLE in the Colorado Front Range. I’m looking for a room/old ranch house where I can live while I help or do the improvements, remodel any structures, property manage or caretake to your property in exchange for living on-site. I have most of the tools needed to take on most jobs with ease. I have painting, drywall, finish carpentry, tile, any flooring, plumbing, roofing, many years of property management experience and have worked with most all farm animals from feeding and to their maintenance. I have an analytical mindset and an owner’s mentality, and can see most projects as they should be completed. I have a trailer that I bring with me with my tools and belongings. I can work all along the front range of Colorado, so don’t hesitate to ask. I am available now. If you have a need, please call [Contact info available to subscribers] with what you have in mind. I can respond with my picture, resume and references. I speak Spanish also. Thanks for your time.

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Australia

CARETAKERS needed at the [Contact info available to subscribers] We are located 3kms from the quaint little country town of Goomeri with other close by towns including Kilkivan and Murgon. Small wage offered. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

California

CARETAKER WANTED in El Camino. I can trade a spot of my property for a caretaker who can bring in their own self-contained trailer. The caretaker will need to do some fence repair work and caretaking a pasture ranch. Located one mile to the grocery store. The property is at a low elevation, with year round access, and other stores are nearby. There is room for dogs, horses, and it has great horseback potential. You can ride your colts, train your dogs, and hunt here. For more details, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Florida

COMPANION WANTED. Separate room with bath provided in a condo with a pool, located 30 minutes from the beach, in exchange for light duties helping a 95-year-old man. His mind is fine; he’s pleasant and funny. He needs help getting up and down sometimes. Stay with him at night, help him to the bathroom if need be. Maybe bring a glass of juice or ice cream. We can offer a small salary if you want to help more, otherwise we will have a registered aide to help in the day time. Use of car available. Must be a non-smoker. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers] before 4pm EST.

SEEKING A PERSONABLE, ENTHUSIASTIC INNKEEPER to create memorable guest experiences at our 13 bedroom Inn in Palm Beach, Florida. The ideal candidate will have experience in boutique hotel/Inn/spa leadership (minimum two years’ experience), be able to work a flexible schedule, and possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. We are looking for someone with extensive knowledge of current trends in hotel/resort management with a passion to grow a hospitality business. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, managing and monitoring Inn staff, ensuring property and industry standards and regulations are up-to-date, resolving any guest or billing issues, submitting regular reports to the owner, working with marketing companies to create promotional strategies, pursuing new business, repeat business, and corporate accounts. Salary will be based on experience, and accommodations will be included as part of a compensation package. Live just steps from the most beautiful beach in South Florida! Please send your cover letter and resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Hawaii

ON-SITE PROPERTY CARETAKER needed in the Puna Area starting around October 21. The property is in a beautiful location near the ocean, and 20 – 25 minutes from Hilo. The property caretaker will be responsible for mowing the lawn and landscaping on a one acre lot (it takes about two to three hours/week), filling vacancies (all vacancies are currently filled long-term), do electrical, plumbing, carpentry repair work, and some painting. The property is newer (built 2005) and is in good condition at the present time. Will need to do general maintenance such as monitor catchment water level, lube the front gate chain (remote controlled), keep tarps tight, keep the owner informed, and check the mailbox. In return you get a camper cabin with all utilities included, fridge, electric, deck, laundry facilities, electric gate and storage. Shared shower and toilet with one other clean guy. This place is only big enough for one person. Car, computer and smartphone required by applicant. Must have good credit and references. You will need to pay $150/month to cover my other costs. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or email your resume to

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Indiana

[Contact info available to subscribers] is looking for a Property Manager and Housekeeper in Westville, IN. Our mission at [Contact info available to subscribers] is to create an environment that inspires others to reach their greatest potential Spiritually, Personally and Professionally. The Property Manager and Housekeeper team will be required to be onsite in various capacities during bookings to help in fulfilling the mission of [Contact info available to subscribers] The on call hours are determined by the booking schedule and the needs of the guests as determined by the general manager and proprietors. First and foremost, this is a service team, and in order to fulfill these rolls the team must have an attitude of Grateful Service. This is a commitment to serve that involves working as a team to prepare, refresh and clean buildings and property before during and after guest visits, as well as being onsite for various guest needs. In exchange for this commitment, [Contact info available to subscribers] will provide a single residence onsite and salary for each team member. Proper equipment and uniform shirts will be provided for the team. The job of Property Manager is to maintain the property and equipment of Inspiration Wood and assist in housekeeping duties. The job of Housekeeper is to clean the buildings and manage housekeeping supplies. This team will work closely with the proprietors for all jobs. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] No phone or in-person applications will be accepted.

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Monday, October 2, 2017

California

FULL-TIME RESIDENT CARETAKER needed in Graeagle. Looking to fill this long-term position for a resident caretaker (individual or couple) for a beautiful 40 acre property in the Northern California Sierras, one hour from Lake Tahoe/Reno. Prefer someone with trade skills and tools. Hospitality skills would also be helpful. A residence with utilities paid will be part of the caretaker package. Salary is negotiable based on experience. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Canada

FULL-TIME EXTRAORDINARY CARETAKER POSITION available in Fraser Valley for a couple or individual who love the outdoors! Live for free – all expenses paid. As well, we will give you a modest monthly paycheck to augment your savings/pension. You must be physically fit and healthy. You will be isolated in the winter. You must agree to a criminal background check. Your accommodations include a beautiful new, two-story cabin with a view of the lake, complete with two generators for electricity, a wood fireplace, new propane appliances and a 12 volt system. Free telephone service 24/7, which includes free long distance from Bowen Island to Hope. Located 90 minutes by road from the Vancouver area. There are no Ferry rides! In return for this opportunity, you would be required to maintain a small water system for less than 30 recreational cabins on approximately three acres of land and provide “Security” by patrolling the property. Canadian residents should email your resume to

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Colorado

RARE, LONG-TERM, WORK-EXCHANGE, CARETAKING OPPORTUNITY available on a 35 acre, private ranch in southwestern Colorado. This would be suitable only for a mature, responsible, experienced, skilled couple. Required: letter, resume, references, driver’s license and a reliable 4-wheel. No smoking, drugs, children, or pets! Ability to pay for utilities. You will be responsible for a cat, home and property. Housekeeping, property management, security, maintenance, and simple repairs. Greenhouse – structural maintenance. Irrigation, snow removal, plowing, etc. Provided: semi-furnished, one bedroom/one bathroom home, plus a guest/studio building, custom woodwork, low utilities, deck, views, wildlife, three ponds, seasonal creeks and waterfalls, hot-tub, fenced organic garden, root-cellar, chicken house, gas fireplace, high-end appliances, stereo system, and a claw-foot tub. There are assorted tools and a pick-up on the ranch. Receipted expenses will be reimbursed. Potential use of large greenhouse and shade-house (for qualified applicants only). Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Louisiana

CARETAKER WANTED. Experienced, physically fit single or couple needed as caretakers for a large, private estate in South, Louisiana. This is a long-term, full-time live-in position. Duties include landscape maintenance, general handyman work, pool, tree and lawn care. Cleaning and caring for all outdoor buildings, fences and furniture. Use and maintenance of heavy equipment required. Strong mechanical, electrical, carpentry and plumbing experience a must. The individual will be responsible for understanding and monitoring the property’s electrical, plumbing, water, irrigation, heating, and security systems, and, when outside repairmen are needed, the individual will be expected to learn from the repairman both the problem and the solution. This is a very active lifestyle for an experienced, responsible, organized, self-starter who would often be working without daily supervision, but from closely monitored checklists. Duties include maintaining the grounds and garden to a high standard (grass cutting, weed-eating, stick picking up, spraying around trees, chain sawing, fence mending, fountain maintenance, garden watering and weeding). Housekeeping requirements include routine cleaning and laundry services. This is a unique opportunity for a special, hardworking couple, looking for a rewarding career in a rural, natural environment. The successful applicant must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and perform regular duties without close supervision. Compensation package includes on-site private residence, (Two bedroom, house, with one bath, attached garage, etc., on two acres of wooded land, located in the middle of the property) and utility allowance. Salary is $45,000 for the caretaker, Housekeeping compensation depends on hours worked. Position includes six paid holidays and two weeks paid vacation after one year of employment. An annual safety bonus is possible. Hours are Monday through Friday, eight hours a day, weekends off. Nights, including weekend nights, must be spent on the property, although when the owner is present, exceptions can be arranged. Must pass a background check, work well with people, and possess a valid US driver’s license. Please email your resume or interest to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Hampshire

CARETAKER NEEDED at the oldest summer resort in America, in Wolfeboro, NH, year round or just May through October. We are seeking a friendly single (or possibly a couple who are comfortable with the tiny house concept) to occupy our 400 sq. ft. on-site apartment to greet guests who come from all over the world to our small exclusive 10-unit cottage colony and Victorian home. Landscaping skills required, but primarily a warm smiling face and willingness to adapt to the variety of customer needs and work with our support staff. Other than free utilities while in Season ($150/month out of season), Wi-Fi, cable and small year-round apartment, and free winter storage, there is some additional income potential. Multiple years available to the right person(s). You can walk, peddle or paddle to lakes, trails, museums, dining, beaches, waterfalls, canals, fishing piers, bike and trails, quaint shops, ice cream parlors and vast free summer activities, concerts, shows, craft fairs, regattas, fishing derbies, antique shows, etc. In short, if you ever dreamed of joining a small group of dedicated friendly staff in New England with the potential for multiple seasons and repeated years of involvement, this is a very rare opportunity to learn and enter this niche market. General hours of responsibility vary depending on your availability, but at minimum are two days per week of hosting during the general manager’s days off and about 15 hours a week of labor maintenance. Winter generally runs 5-15 hours per week. Our interview will be our greatest tool to learn whether you would like it at The Cottages of Wolfeboro (see [Contact info available to subscribers]). If you are interested and willing to be an adaptable entrepreneur with an energetic, positive, can-do spirit, this will most likely appeal to you. Please email your interest to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Jersey/New York

PERSONAL ASSISTANT required by a retired business man/ex-USAF. A private spacious apartment will be supplied in a lakeside home during the winter season in suburban northern New Jersey. From Spring to Fall, a private lakefront cottage in the Adirondack Mountains on Lake George will be provided. All food, utilities, heat, electric, cable, Wi-Fi, boat and an automobile will be supplied, in addition to a small stipend. This is a full-time permanent position. Male applicants preferred. Applicant’s abilities must include: meal preparation, a current driver’s license, and general household maintenance and repairs. Helpful abilities would include care of collector vehicles, operation of a motor home, computer skills, small boat handling, traveling, and a love of the outdoors. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

New York

VOLUNTEER HOUSEKEEPER needed at [Contact info available to subscribers] in Woodstock, NY for a 25-hour week. Clean guest rooms/public spaces (dust, vacuum, sweep, mop, clean bathrooms, making guest beds), laundering guest room bed linens/towels, operate mechanical/non-mechanical cleaning equipment (vacuums, polishers, mops, etc.). Must handle various cleaning solutions and/or solvents. Dorm accommodations and vegetarian meals provided, and you will have access to teachers and teachings. To apply, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Tennessee

FULL-TIME MANAGER/CARETAKER needed for a beautiful cabin/motel/restaurant facility located in the Cherokee National Forest of Southeastern Tennessee. This is a live-in position that requires food service experience. This position is available immediately. The successful candidate will also be responsible for light maintenance, housekeeping, groundskeeping and guest services. Lodging is provided, as well as a weekly salary. This is an ideal position for someone with good time-management skills. No pets are permitted, and reliable transportation is required. For additional information, please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details.

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Thursday, September 28, 2017

Colorado

CARETAKER EXCHANGE AVAILABLE in Lakewood, CO. We are an older couple looking for another couple to help us in exchange for room, board and $100/week. We are 88 years old and move pretty slow, making it very difficult to keep up with things like housecleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and driving to the store and doctor. We also need some personal care with daily tasks like bathing that involve lifting, bending, and reaching. We are specifically looking for a non-smoking couple between about 50 and 70 years old who would like the security of a private nicely furnished lower level apartment in our cozy home on a quiet street in a good neighborhood. We will provide groceries and a bedroom, private bathroom, laundry room, study, and living room with high speed Wi-Fi and cable TV worth approximately $2,500/month in the Denver market today. We respect your privacy and understand that you need some time to yourself also. To that end, we will give you the whole day off every Sunday and are flexible about time off for personal appointments during the week, as long as one of you is around the house. Although you can drive our car for tasks that contribute to the household, you will need your own car for personal errands. If you are Basic Life Saving (BLS) certified or willing to get certified at our expense, have several good references, and a valid Colorado driver’s license so that we can add you to our auto policy as secondary drivers we would like meet with you. My children live nearby. In addition, please plan to provide excellent references and account for your employment and residence for the last few years. We are looking for a long-term arrangement and this is an excellent opportunity for a senior couple to live in a safe private secure home for the foreseeable future. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] Thanks for your time! We hope to hear from you soon.

Minnesota

CARETAKER POSITION available in Grand Rapids, MN. [Contact info available to subscribers] is looking for a detailed, friendly, honest, motivated person with a “go get ’em” attitude to fill the role of Caretaker for our Grand Rapids, MN college housing apartments. Some of the daily duties include, but are not limited to, the following: overseeing resident assistants, interacting with students (as needed) with rent, financial aid, maintenance and general issues, confidentiality of personal information, collecting rent, showing and leasing vacant units, exterior maintenance (mowing grass, sidewalk snow removal), cleaning buildings and keeping the grounds clean and neat, and reporting to the management office staff via email, text and phone calls. Compensation includes up to $1,000 per month (we provide a 1099 IRS form at the end of the year), full-time hours, and a two bedroom apartment which includes paid utilities, cable and internet, and formal office space. If this describes you and you are interested in starting a new career, please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] This position will require a background check.

Montana/Utah/Wisconsin

Private Service Caretaker Couple Interviewing Event.

[Contact info available to subscribers] is a boutique search firm specializing in the placement of private service professionals. We are a well-established search firm with over 35 years of history in placing professionals in private service as well as in corporate and family offices. We are hosting an interviewing event for qualified domestic and estate management couples on Wednesday, October 18th from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM in Salt Lake City. This is an opportunity for you to meet with a [Contact info available to subscribers] representative, discuss your work experience in an interview, and learn about our unique available employment opportunities in the following locations:

-Ski home in Park City, UT (#425) -Rural home in a mountain setting one hour north of Missoula, MT (#430) -Vacation home in a resort city in southeastern Wisconsin (#432)

Please apply to attend the Salt Lake City Interviewing Event (#434) at [Contact info available to subscribers] to request an appointment and to review the current open positions on our job board. Only qualified couples will be contacted to schedule an appointment to meet with one of our representatives.

We look forward to seeing you there; please bring your updated resume!

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Handyman looking for work with housing. Geographically flexible. Services include: yard cleaning, carpentry, painting, tree trimming, fence mending, some auto repair, landscaping, and irrigation and plumbing. No smoking, no drinking, and no drugs. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Australia

[Contact info available to subscribers] is looking for a live-in caretaker/host to join the team. [Contact info available to subscribers] is Perth’s largest tourist holiday park with 68 accommodation units and 200 powered sites for travelling caravaners, tenters and backpackers. The position is four days on (one weekend day) and three days off with comfortable accommodation provided year round onsite to the successful applicant (and partner if applicable). The basis of the caretaker/host role is to ensure the smooth daily running of the park. Typical daily duties include: meeting guests at check-in and helping reverse their caravans into position, general landscaping, grounds including mowing/whipper snipper/chainsaws and accommodation unit maintenance, guest information with some office duties, and pool and spa testing and maintenance. On your rostered nights you will be “on-call” for any after-hours arrivals, ensuring there are no night time disturbances from guests or visitors, ensuring the pool is vacated at closing time, and any night time emergency maintenance. Experience within the accommodation and tourism industry is not required and most skills for the job can be taught onsite, however previous experience in dealing with groups of tourists etc. would be a benefit as the live-in on-call position is not for every personality and requires exceptional reliability. The applicant must learn our computer booking system, possess general maintenance skills from TV antenna’s, basic plumbing (tap washers, reticulation, etc.) and good grounds keeping skills. Most importantly though is being physically fit, active, possessing a good attitude and a willingness to give anything a go. Australian residents should send their resumes and cover letters to [Contact info available to subscribers] Note: we unfortunately do not hire “couple teams” that is common within the industry at [Contact info available to subscribers] Please do not submit an application as a couple as it is not what we are looking for. Thank you.

Florida

LOOKING FOR A HANDYMAN (single or couple) to help me with my home in Florida for the winter months. I would like 20 hours a week of help on my property in exchange for the free site. I have a full hookup 50 amp RV site available with free water and garbage. I own approximately three acres. I have no neighbors that can be seen and have a private pond with bass and bluegill. It is very woodsy but within 10 minutes of shopping. Please email me and we can discuss details if you are interested. The location is on the East Coast of Florida between New Smyrna Beach and Titusville. Please respond to [Contact info available to subscribers] if interested. References and background check are required.

Massachusetts

EXECUTIVE CHEF, INNKEEPER/HOSPITALITY POSITION available at a membership-owned private club in a Berkshire town. A full-time, live-in position is available as head chef and Innkeeper/clubhouse manager for a qualified individual or couple. Candidate(s) will be responsible for maintaining guest services and consistent guest experience, and maintaining strong relationships with the surrounding township and its resources. Our community promotes outdoor, athletic and social activities. Offering a lifestyle position nestled on the shores of a mountain lake surrounded by 2,500 acres of serene wilderness. The location offers proximity to Berkshire cultural centers as well as the Greater Hartford area. Qualified candidate(s) must have experience in food preparation and service, in hospitality services/housekeeping, and must have their own transportation. The compensation package includes a competitive salary, excellent benefits, paid vacation, and room and board. Please contact Spencer by emailing [Contact info available to subscribers] for a detailed description.

Wisconsin

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Retired gentleman seeks an unpaid rural residential or property caretaking position. Prefer the Western U.S. Have 21 years’ experience. Have been an aircraft machinist, carpenter, and cabinetmaker. Loves animals. Musician. Great references available! Friendly, respectful. No smoking, sober, and no drama. Please contact Jon at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

California

LIVE-IN CARETAKER/PROPERTY MANAGER needed in Crescent City, CA. This is an excellent, long-term opportunity with a unique lifestyle in an amazing setting. We are seeking property manager(s) to live in and caretake a 40-acre estate in a remote location near Crescent City. The ideal candidates will enjoy the outdoors, homesteading, and remote living. They will be self-starters, self-reliant and able to perform general property maintenance tasks without supervision. A knowledge of off grid living is preferred. Every day, we are presented with a myriad of opportunities to evaluate and decisions to make. Each decision we make is guided by the following values:

* Uncompromising integrity, trust, and transparency * Doing things right – and doing the right thing * Authenticity and dedication * Substance over appearances * Accountability and ownership * Accessible professionalism * Community engagement

Why We Need You:

As Property Manager, you will be the foundation of the property – the glue that holds it all together. Your job will include the following critical responsibilities: 1. Organization and management. You will be working directly with the owner, and will be responsible for managing the property and relationships involved. 2. Prioritization and follow-through. You will need to prioritize all tasks, stay focused on the most critical tasks, and ensure that they are followed-through to completion. 3. Systemization. You will create effective systems that streamline operations. 4. Relationship Management. You will be highly responsive and professionally courteous with all other key players and visitors.

Your Personality:

The ideal candidate will have the following personality traits: 1. Results-Oriented. You get energized by getting things done and completing the checklists you maintain in order to achieve excellent results. 2. Proactive and Autonomous. You don’t wait for someone to tell you what to do; you know what needs to be done and you do it. You enjoy working alone and do not need or want your hand held. 3. Loyal and Trustworthy. You can be trusted with highly sensitive information, and you would never betray someone who has placed their trust in you. 4. Reliable and Intrepid. You do what you say you are going to do, and you don’t give up when the going gets tough. 5. Humble and Curious. You enjoy learning new things, taking on new challenges, and being challenged. 6. Altruistic. You enjoy giving back to your community and enjoy being involved in philanthropic endeavors. 7. Flexible. You thrive from exposure to diverse situations, concepts, and workloads.

Duties of Property Manager: * Manage fuel loads across the property to ensure wildfire preparedness * Maintain homes and outbuildings by performing or overseeing improvement projects * Ensure summer vacation property is always guest ready * Tractor/Mower/Weed-eat work * Chainsaw and tree cutting * Fence maintenance and repair * Home maintenance and repair * Yard and landscaping maintenance * Housekeeping * Basic handyman skills

Qualifications: * Ability to live remotely * Property Management experience * Knowledge of off grid living will be given priority * Strong work ethic

There is ample opportunity and it is our desire for the right people to homestead this land. The employer is offering caretaking in exchange of rent. Additional opportunity for paid work may be available. Selectees will be responsible for their own utilities; internet is available but due to the remote location is not the highest speed.

To Apply:

Please send your cover letter and resume to caretakergazette@gmail.com and include “Crescent City Position” in the Subject Line for our forwarding purposes. To be considered for this position your cover letter must include:

* Statement as to why you think you are a good fit for this position * Specific examples of how you share our values * Description of your experience in this industry * Statement of your short and long-term goals

Serious inquiries only. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Thanks.

Kansas

FREE HOUSING available immediately near Wichita State University. A house caretaker is needed immediately. I will provide free room and board for a 24/7 house caretaker. Must be able to cook, clean, change a vehicle tire, yard work, drive, and minor house repairs. Must be drug free, no alcohol, no smoking, no pets, no visitors, and no profanity. Must be able to pass a drug test. For more information, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Maine

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A COUPLE to manage [Contact info available to subscribers], our nine room Inn located in Kennebunkport, ME. This is a live-in, year round position. You will be responsible for performing all duties of running the Inn: reservations, concierge, prep of signature small plate breakfast, housekeeping, some revenue and expense management and much more. Needed exceptional interpersonal skills, attention to detail and ability to multi-task. Some maintenance skills and baking skills would be helpful. Superb communication and a positive attitude will be important. To apply, please send your resume, references and availability to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Montana

LIVE-IN CARETAKER COUPLE needed in Missoula, MT. Year-round Property Manager/Chef Couple is needed to live on site to provide a security presence and maintain a large, unique property in a rural mountain setting in Montana. Qualified property manager candidates will need to have experience working with sophisticated mechanical and IT systems and possess excellent organizational and management skills. Qualified chef candidates need to have excellent culinary skills and experience working in private service. The ideal couple must be flexible, and willing to respond to a variety of work responsibilities including staff management, performing administrative and light housekeeping duties, dog care, running errands and other tasks as needed. A spacious, recently remodeled two-bedroom house on the property is provided. These positions offer a joint compensation potential of up to $150,000 annually depending on experience and a benefits package with generally a five day work week. The starting date is flexible. Please apply to position [Contact info available to subscribers] and upload your resumes and cover letters for immediate consideration. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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Monday, September 25, 2017

California

CARETAKER NEEDED. A private horse ranch is looking for a single, live-on-site, part-time caretaker to feed animals, housekeeping, handle gardening and weeds, and typical ranch tasks. This is a hands-on position for an experienced person, able to work alone and efficiently, without supervision, training or drama. Housing (for a single person in a 30′ travel trailer) plus utilities and salary provided for one person. No under-the-table cash payments. Must have a California driver’s license and a good DMV record. Must be over 25 for commercial vehicle insurance. Retired seniors encouraged to respond. Please respond with info on your past work history and employment references, and email them to

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Illinois

QUALITY LIFE STYLE available, located one hour outside of Chicago. Our 80 acre farm with a small number of animals, needs groundskeeping, livestock feeding, and family help. In exchange you will be provided with a two bedroom apartment, utilities, vehicle and possibly a small stipend for right family, couple, or individual. We are not commercial, it’s a relaxed environment, with beautiful facilities. Pond, fishing, wooded trails await the one who can help us care for a magnificent property. Horses, lamas, donkeys and a loving family await the right person who wants to become a part of a new family. Quality of life living the dream is what we have to offer. Please email

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New Zealand

BUILDER/HAMMER HAND required in Auckland. Full or part time work available. Must have some building experience. Remuneration to be negotiated. Accommodation available for the right applicant. To apply, please phone [Contact info available to subscribers] to discuss a brief description of yourself and your work experience. Thanks.

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Friday, September 22, 2017

Australia

[Contact info available to subscribers] is looking for a partnership team for a season commencing October 1st to May 1st 2018. Accommodation provided within easy walking distance to work. We require the following: have the ability to answer phones, check people into accommodation and also check bookings during the day, be able to assist with general maintenance including mowing of lawns, cleaning of gutters basic repairs and maintenance, be able to clean accommodation rooms to a high standard and maintain cleanliness, and be able to assist with the cleaning of buses and also dishes after touring. Must be trustworthy, honest and reliable. Must be able to enjoy working with the general public. No clock watchers need apply. This position would suit a newly retired couple still wanting to work with the benefits of accommodation and the opportunity to live and work on the island. We are located on King Island half way between Victoria and Tasmania. For more information, please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] to apply.

California

ATTENTION FISHERMEN, Clearlake, California Calls. Short Notice! We need a couple to stay on our property 9/27/2017 until 10/10/2017. Cabin and utilities included. Please look at our website via [Contact info available to subscribers] (rental site only not for contact), then contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Australia

WE ARE CURRENTLY SEEKING AN ENTHUSIASTIC, MOTIVATED LIVE-IN CARETAKER with well-developed communication skills and building knowledge, to care for a 1970’s, 17 level, 70 unit residential strata complex in Claremont, outside of Perth. As the caretaker you will be responsible for the upkeep of the building and surrounds. This is a permanent full-time role, with flexible hours of approximately 38-40 per week and five weeks annual leave. Within the caretaker role, after hours, weekend and public holiday work is occasionally required. The employment package includes an attractive salary and on-site accommodations in one bedroom unit. Caretaker candidates must have building maintenance/management experience of two or more years, and a police clearance. Duties will include: general caretaking duties including rubbish removal, resident liaison, including investigating concerns and reporting to the strata company, cleaning all common areas of the building inside and out, operate and maintain cleaning machinery, minor painting, repairs and maintenance, co-ordinate quotes and supervision of maintenance performed by contractors reporting to the strata council, management of security access system and maintenance documentation on computer based software programs, and must attend monthly council meetings, and meetings with engineers and contractors. If you believe you are suitable for this caretaker position, please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] (please do not contact us via phone). Applications close on Monday, September 25th 2017 unless a suitable candidate is found prior. All applications will be held in strict confidence. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Florida

CAT/HOUSE-SITTER needed in Avon Park, Florida from October 1 through November 1. My current caretaker has to leave a month early and we need someone to take care of my cat. We always had two cats, but one has not been home in two weeks (so she needs extra attention now). We are one of the few Florida residents who can say we had minimal damage in the last storm and it is not an issue. Please email me at [Contact info available to subscribers] if you are interested.

New Jersey

BASKING RIDGE AREA – House sitter needed from November 1 to December 31, 2016, to look after three dogs, two cats, seven goldfish, and our garden. You will be responsible for feeding our animals, and watering the indoor plants, no exercise required for the pets. Our pets are very well-behaved, so you should have no problems with them. We would prefer a live-in house sitter, but will also consider twice daily visits to our home for feeding/watering duties from any local applicants. Please email why you would be interested in house sitting and taking care of our pets, and provide at least three checkable references. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Jersey/New York

FULL-TIME LAKESHORE CARETAKER needed for a private camp in Bolton Landing, and a private home in New Jersey. This is a very long-term position. Applicants should have experience in all phases of care, light meals prep, and grounds maintenance. Operation of basic equipment required. A mature male is preferred. Boat, and automobile operation is essential. A private three room cottage, boat, car, food and small stipend will be provided. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Zealand

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A HOUSEKEEPER preferably with experience to join our team for the summer season starting at the beginning of October. A wage rate of $15.75 per hour is offered or more subject to experience. Cottage accommodation is provided at $75.00 per week. Work 30-50 hours per week over five to six days [Contact info available to subscribers] is an iconic 72 room NZ high country lodge on the shores of Lake Ohau in the Southern Alps. We are a medium to large wilderness lodge catering for tours, functions and cyclists over summer and skiers and snowboarders over winter. [Contact info available to subscribers] is a family run business owned by Mike and Louise who have been here for 35 years. It is unique in its style and we pride ourselves on our hospitality and amazing food. We are seemingly remote but in a beautiful location so these positions will suit someone who enjoys the outdoors and working in a fun and happy environment. If your R&R pleasures include bush and mountain walking/tramping, rock climbing, fishing, and mountain biking this may be for you. If you are interested in applying for this position please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Utah

A HOUSE SITTING POSITION is available in suburban Salt Lake City from Thanksgiving until around January 1 2018, while the owners are out of the country. We have a large, five bedroom, fully furnished house with all amenities in an upscale neighborhood, near schools and shopping centers, and close to the I-15. Very light duties are expected and include watering the plants, taking care of the yard and communicating with the owners via email, or by cell phone if any emergencies develop. Dog care will also be required. If interested, please write to [Contact info available to subscribers] Please include references and your past house sitting experience. Thank you.

SITUATIONS-WANTED AD:

Looking for a caretaker’s position in Kauai. I am looking for a property caretaking position that includes housing. I’m retired from a painting business. I’m responsible, single, have my own transportation, don’t drink or use drugs. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] if you are in need of someone to take care of your place in Kauai while you are away.

Monday, September 18, 2017

New Hampshire

NEW HAMPSHIRE PROPERTY CARETAKER wanted. Located at Lake Winnipesaukee, a beautiful lakeside estate with wooded, natural, and well-maintained grounds looking for a well-qualified, experienced caretaker. Must have extensive knowledge of: building maintenance including opening and closing seasonal cottages; equipment usage and maintenance; landscaping skills with experience of lawn care and sprinkler operation; and handyman skills. Must be self-motivated, hardworking, enjoy working alone, working outdoors in all seasons, and must take pride in every aspect of their work while working independently and with direction from the owner. This position entails daily work, supervision and security of the property and its buildings. Salary, housing, and other benefits are included. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] for consideration.

Oklahoma

HOUSE SITTER NEEDED from December 15th, 2017 to January 15th, 2018 for our three-bedroom home in the Oklahoma City area. We need a dog-lover to look after our two cute Poodles, who need cuddles (and food), and to be walked twice each day. Our home is very close to the I40, and just 20 minutes by car to the city. A large park is a short walk away, along with walking trails and tennis courts. You must keep our house in good shape while we are away, because we expect it to be the same when we return. If you are interested, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Texas

FULL-TIME COUPLE NEEDED for caretakers of a ranch located outside of Eagle Pass, TX. Duties to include watering routes, feed cattle, fill corn/protein feeders, maintain fences, tractor work (small and large equipment) and maintenance detailed by ranch guidelines and instructions. Experience with heavy machinery needed. Housekeeping, yard work and weekend assistance with cooking and cleaning. Background check required. Personal reliable transportation required for off ranch errands and supplies runs (paid mileage). Includes furnished mobile home, utilities and DirecTV. The ranch is located 15 miles from Eagle Pass and an additional seven miles travel from Highway 57. Unfortunately, facilities are not favorable for children. Reports of weekly activities to be issued by email, therefore, some basic computer skills are necessary. Please call or text [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information.

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Experienced Working Caretaker, proficient in all areas of home renovation and repairs, grounds keeping and maintenance, landscaping, gardening, tractor with loader and backhoe operation, orchard care, animal care and beekeeping. Dock building/installation and care, maintenance and small boat operation (power and sail). Experienced with smart home systems and security, and vendor/contractor liaising. Also former professional Chef and experienced Private Chef, well-versed in many cuisines and special dietary needs. Seeking salaried caretaking and/or private chef position for long term (temporary assignments possible). Willing and able to relocate to your home or estate, and travel with principals if required. For complete bio, resume and extensive, solid references, please contact

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CHARLOTTE N.C. NEEDED from late December 2017 – November 2018. Nursing transfer student from Florida in need of room and board who allows a lab, in exchange for house sitting, pet sitting, etc. I am an animal lover, I do have six labs I am having to leave behind in Florida with my husband so I can come to NC to complete my nursing final classes for my nursing degree. I am open to any suggestions you may have. I even have a 38ft RV if land is available to rent on property with well and septic. Please contact me at [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you so much!

Thursday, September 14, 2017

Australia

SINGLE OR MARRIED COUPLE required for a Wide Bay-Burnett cattle property. [Contact info available to subscribers] is in Queensland, located about 300 kilometers north of Brisbane. Free rent offered in exchange for help on the property. Must have experience with livestock. Successful applicants must provide a local police check. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

California

HOUSE SITTER NEEDED for my Bay area home from November 1 through December 31, 2017, while I’ll be out of the country. I have three spoiled cats which also will need to be taken care of – so I am really searching for a cat/house sitter. I’m a few blocks from the Balboa Park BART Station and a public park with a swimming pool, playground, and tennis courts. Please email me a letter about yourself and if you are a cat lover. Must be non-smokers and able to provide checkable references. Please email

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New York

CARETAKERS WANTED for The Grassmere Inn in Westhampton Beach. The highly honored Grassmere Inn stays open year round, however, much of my time is spent off the property from September – Memorial Day. Each year we engage six to seven caretakers who are provided housing including all utilities, Wi-Fi, and cable TV in exchange for 20 – 30 hours of work (hours are contingent upon skill sets). In many cases the work is not intensive. We need at least one staff member on the property 24 hours a day in case of emergency, and take turns answering the phones overnight. There is no salary. There is the possibility of this becoming a year-round position. Most importantly, we need someone whose capabilities include front office, (processing credit cards, answering the phones, etc.) and able to work Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Someone who can do housekeeping, and someone who can help with maintenance upgrades. We only keep one building with 14 rooms open (and do not have many guests) from September – April. However we want to maintain the property and keep it as neat, clean and safe as possible. If this is something you are interested in, or know someone who may be, please provide the following: a resume, references from a past employer, landlord (if applicable) and a personal reference. Please also provide your residences for the past three years. Absolutely no smoking, and no pets on the property. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

South Dakota

FREE RENT AVAILABLE in Kadoka, in Jackson County, South Dakota. Looking for a handy person with carpentry skills for an apartment rehab. Free rent in a furnished two bedroom/one bathroom unit, and wage provided for maintenance and caretaker work. No smoking allowed. Please text [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information. Thanks.

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Professional Dog Groomer seeks a cottage, house, or property to caretake in the Placerville, California area as this is where my dog grooming salon is located. Have professional experience with animal care including horses and other farm animals. Trained in dog obedience by affluent Bay Area dog trainer; can help with all of your needs. Love to make yards beautiful and a green thumb with gardening. Having been a live-in nanny for 2.5 years (young child and teenager) and caring for a disabled brother gives me the skills and special attention to the needs of others. I take pride in my surroundings and will care for your property as though it were my own. Open to areas outside of Placerville also within 30 minutes of town. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

California

LOOKING FOR A CARETAKER for my beautiful ranch in Boulevard, in the Mountain Empire area of southeastern San Diego County. The area is rural desert along the Mexican border near the eastern extent of San Diego County. We’re looking for a caretaker to watch over the Jewel Valley Ranch Campground and help with projects. It would be helpful if you have your own trailer or mobile home. To learn more about J[Contact info available to subscribers] and then please call [Contact info available to subscribers] from Friday noon through Sunday at [Contact info available to subscribers] Thanks.

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Utah

HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT COUPLE needed. An executive couple with two homes in Park City, UT seeks an experienced live-on Household Management Couple to oversee a large residence and guest condo. The ideal candidates will have past experience caring for a fine home and have strong management and administrative skills. The homes are high tech and the couple must be comfortable with Crestron, modern audio visual systems, and network devices. The couple will be responsible for year-round care of the properties; providing personal support to the principals, family members, and guests; caring for the family dog; and managing household staff, contractors, and vendors. The couple will coordinate up to a dozen dinner parties annually and will be required to serve. Additional duties include: construction project management, expense reports, household budgets and bill payment, plant and flower care, errands, inventory/restocking, and chauffeuring. The principals are generally in residence three months annually, December through March. During this time, the schedule is six to seven days weekly. During the off-season, the schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (no evenings, holidays or weekends). Competitive compensation package offered, with private live-on accommodations, relocation assistance, and benefits package available. Please apply for position [Contact info available to subscribers] (please fill out one application per person). There is a flexible start date. Qualified applicants will be contacted.

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Nature person seeking a farmsitting, house sitting in the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains. A single female looking for a scenic mountain area. Please contact: [Contact info available to subscribers]

Monday, September 11, 2017

Australia

FULL-TIME CARETAKER COUPLE needed for a Far South Coast cattle property. This 180-acre cattle property on Wollongong, Illawarra and South Coastrequires needs a full-time couple for year-round property and garden maintenance. While one of you will look after mowing, gardening and farm maintenance, the other will look after the main house on a daily basis. You’ll also work on special preparation for the owners’ visits throughout the year: shopping for provisions, arranging flowers, preparing bedrooms. When the owners visit, you’ll be available for transportation and other tasks. In addition to a three-bedroom cottage in excellent condition, you will receive a weekly wage and you’ll have access to a work Ute. You’ll need to have the utmost integrity, honesty and confidentiality along with respect for the owners’ property and privacy. Familiarity with weeds on the South Coast would be a bonus! You’ll need to be good communicators as you’ll work closely with the general manager, who oversees the running of the property and cattle for which you will be responsible. If the two of you have common sense, a great work ethic and a desire to live on and look after a property, please contact

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New York

WE ARE A SMALL DOG BOARDING AND RESCUE FACILITY in Upstate, NY looking for an individual or couple for a live-in opportunity. We are looking for individuals who are committed, loving and responsible caretakers who understand the importance and responsibility of caring for living animals. Other responsibilities include some property maintenance of the grounds and equipment, keeping the facility clean and transportation when necessary. We are looking for individuals who speak fluent English, are of legal status and have a clean and current driver’s license and are willing to use their own car. Salary includes all paid basic living expenses plus a stipend. All interested applicants please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Friday, September 8, 2017

California

FULL-TIME RESIDENT RANCH CARETAKER needed in Malibu. A Malibu family ranch seeks a live-onsite caretaker. Work includes the feeding and care of farm animals (horses, goats, sheep, and chickens), vegetation/landscaping upkeep, light handyman duties, and general ranch maintenance. The animals are family pets only. A married couple is preferred, but an exception may be made for the right single candidate. No small children. Basic English required. Housing and utilities will be provided and the salary will be commensurate with experience. To apply, please call

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Florida

ANIMAL CARETAKER needed at [Contact info available to subscribers] in Live Oak, Florida. A goat dairy farm seeks a barn cleaner. Milking experience would be a plus. This is a physical job working outside in all weather conditions bringing in feed and hay, hoof trimming, and fixing fences/animal containments. Room and board provided. For more information, please wait until Hurricane Irma has passed over Florida, and then call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Hawaii

EXPERIENCED ON-SITE CARETAKERS needed on Kipahulu, Maui. Experienced couple wanted to live and work on a 5+ acre residential/agricultural, off-the-grid, property in Kipahulu, Maui. The property has multiple dwellings and farm structures, is pesticide free, with carefully landscaped tropical gardens, lawns and a wide variety of mature fruit and decorative trees. This is a hands-on position for an experienced couple who wants to live in a quiet, rural, agricultural environment. You must be detail-oriented and be able to follow management directives. Overall duties include landscaping (experience with tropical landscaping required), gardening, mulching, green waste removal, housekeeping, operating and maintaining landscaping equipment, general/routine maintenance of multiple houses, as well as the security of the property. Other maintenance responsibilities include, but are not limited to, solar systems, water systems and vehicles. Any basic carpentry, plumbing, or mechanical skills would be considered a plus. You must have excellent communication skills and professional references. Compensation includes an hourly wage commensurate your experience, plus the use of a private one bedroom, one bath house that has space for personal gardening. Maui island residents will be given first consideration, secondarily neighbor island residents. Others with tropical and/or off-the-grid experience may be considered. Position will be available in October 2017. Please send a cover letter and current resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Zealand

[Contact info available to subscribers] in Plimmerton (overlooking Karehana Bay) is currently looking for a cleaner to work in Housekeeping to start ASAP. In return for your work we offer accommodation and paid work, free Wi-Fi and free laundry. Working hours are only two hours a day, from 10am – 12pm, Monday through Sunday. Duties will include cleaning and making beds. No experience necessary. If you are in the area, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Virginia

SEEKING AN ORGANIZED, ENERGETIC and customer oriented individual or couple to act as Innkeeper(s) for an expanding Virginia Inn that reaches a varied audience from corporate to leisure guests. Responsibilities include but are not limited to cooking, inventory management, shopping, managing and scheduling staff, marketing and social media, reservations, housekeeping, and overall accountability to the owner. Must be team players and understand the nuances of providing the best experience for all guests and team members. This year-round position includes off-site housing, health insurance, paid vacation and bonus for the right candidate. Previous lodging experience is required and compensation will be offered as appropriate. No smoking allowed, and a vehicle is required. Please submit your resume, references and cover letter to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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ENTHUSIASTIC, SELF-MOTIVATED, AND EXPERIENCED ESL TEACHER, with B.A. degree and Teaching English as a Foreign Language certification (TEFL) seeks a house sitting position in the Philly Area. I have lived, worked, and traveled in the U.S. and in Asia and Europe. My full resume and references are available upon request. Please respond by emailing [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Australia

CARETAKER COUPLE needed at this well-known weekend retail market, located in Laverton in the Goldfields-Esperance region of Western Australia. The caretaker couple is to live on-site and oversee the general supervision, maintenance and upkeep of the property. The successful applicant(s) will be responsible for: providing and supervising access to stallholders and public on market days (Saturday and Sunday) as well as at other specified times during the week, regularly checking and securing all access points within and around the premises, general property maintenance, including lawns and gardens, and cleaning of all common areas and waste management. Previous experience in a similar live on site position is preferred, as is the ability to perform routine supervision, gardening and maintenance tasks. A comfortable two bedroom residence will be provided. It is envisaged you will currently be self-employed and have experience in caretaking other properties in Australia. To register your interest, please forward a written application, detailing your past experience to [Contact info available to subscribers] Australia.

California

YEAR ROUND CARETAKER POSITION AVAILABLE immediately in the San Jacinto Mountains of Southern California on a beautiful 80 acre ranch. The nearest towns are Idyllwild, Palm Springs and Hemet. This is a very remote location at the end of a four mile dirt road. Live onsite, rent and utility free in a one bedroom cute house, off the grid. Minimal duties: be on site, feed three horses and report to the owner. Satellite internet and limited cell service available. Must be a self-starter and enjoy solitude. Please send questions, resume and references to

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Wisconsin

FULL-TIME CARETAKER needed in Wauwatosa. We are looking for an on-site caretaker for a 24-unit apartment complex for families near 124th and Burleigh in Wauwatosa. Must be adept at landscaping, cleaning, minor repairs and tenant relations. Previous experience required. Looking to fill this position immediately. Compensation includes a two bedroom apartment, utilities and excellent salary. Please mail your resume and references to Caretaker Position, [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Florida

FARM/RANCH CARETAKER POSITION available in Central Florida. Minimum of five years’ experience in animal care and property maintenance. Ideal candidate(s) must be self-starting, hardworking, detail-oriented, honest, dependable, non-smoking and drug/drama free. There are multiple buildings and all of the surrounding property to be maintained…inside and out. The position also includes the care of some domestic and exotic animals. If interested, please email your resume with references and salary requirements for live-in and/or live-out position to

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Hawaii

TROPICAL PARADISE! Looking for a vacation rental caretaker in Waikiki, Hawaii. Clean, prep properties, greet guests, handle minor business duties. Lodging and local transportation provided. Small weekly salary provided. Work 20 – 30 hours per week. You need GREAT phone/communication skills and attention to detail! Looking for a real team player! Please email your details with subject line “caretaker” to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Minnesota

FREE RENT available in a one bedroom/one bathroom unit for a caretaker/carpenter for our apartment building at Como and Dale in Minneapolis. Need someone ASAP. The building is right off of Como and Dale. Duties will be keeping the common areas clean (it’s a small building), occasional landscaping and maintenance in the tenant’s apartments. You must have carpentry experience. Most tools and equipment will be provided. You will be re-compensated if anything is at your expense. Also there’s an additional building right off University and Lexington – and all duties there – you’ll be paid for. Please text

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SEEKING A CARETAKER POSITION. I love gardening, which is my life’s work. My specialties are design, detail pruning and cultivation of flowers and food. I adore and feel at home with all types of animals. I have years of experience in oversight of landscape and property maintenance. I take ownership and I am very detail aware, I see the big picture. I will CARE for your place. I work well with people. I require a private space to live and work, some land to plant and plentiful water for the garden. I am looking for a long-term commitment in central and northern coastal California. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Thursday, August 31, 2017

California

FULL-TIME RANCH CARETAKER COUPLE needed in the foothills of Lincoln, California. The Ranch encompasses approximately 155 acres of land and several buildings, ponds etc. It is very quiet and serene. The caretakers have a three bedroom, two bath house in which to live in and a nice deck, which overlooks the creek that runs through the property all year long. In addition to providing the caretaker’s house, there is an annual salary of $36,000 to $42,000 depending on the caretaker’s experience and ability. The caretakers shall be a husband and wife team who live on the property and can do general handyman repair, house and other building maintenance and cleaning duties. You can share in fruits and nuts grown on the Ranch, including garden vegetables. Need to be able to perform chores and duties without supervision, and operate machinery, a chain saw, ATV, etc. A further job description is available upon request. Please email

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New Zealand

HOUSEKEEPING/CUSTOMER SERVICE HELP needed. Located in Akaroa, on the edge of the Pacific on Banks Peninsula with the next-door neighbors being Antarctica’s penguins. Tired of running from place to place? Just want to enjoy the exceptional New Zealand nature and have fun with friendly travelers like yourself? Provide three hours of work each day in exchange for accommodation, laundry, and Wi-Fi. Private accommodation (or shared with one other person), amazing views and great walks, fishing, swimming, farm animals. The work is mainly cleaning and general maintenance of the hostel grounds. No experience necessary. The minimum stay requirement is two weeks. Please email us at [Contact info available to subscribers] with your name, age, relevant work experience, and desired dates of stay. Looking forward to meeting you!

Portugal

WE HAVE A VOLUNTEER POSITION opening up from now until the end of October. Our home, [Contact info available to subscribers] has now been running successfully for 25 years. We started off with pretty well nothing but a few wooden shacks, a dream and some dry, barren land, and have built it up into a dreamy little hideaway that really is a Paradise. [Contact info available to subscribers] is now a private boutique hotel in central Portugal. Set beside a beautiful lake, [Contact info available to subscribers] is surrounded by unspoilt countryside which is home to a wide variety of wildlife and rare birds. With numerous activities on offer and authentic International cuisine, there is something for everyone at [Contact info available to subscribers] If you are interested in this volunteer position please drop us an email at [Contact info available to subscribers] or call us at [Contact info available to subscribers] as soon as possible, and please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] to learn more and see photos. Ciao,

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ALTERNATIVE LIVING FAMILY with mad skills! We are a family collective choosing a more nomadic lifestyle using our skills in exchange for sustainable resources. I am Catherine, the mother, a 52-year-old youthful, passionate healer and artist with amazing ideas to elevate any property to the next level of beauty, sustainability, marketability or energetic vibration. I come with extensive house and animal sitting under my belt in addition to my own household of children and animals for 27+years. I have owned multiple businesses and am sought out for healing work in many cities in the US. I have been an Airbnb host on two properties in Colorado with rave reviews. My highest skills are in cooking, decorating, event planning, communication with guests, marketing and gardening. Shane, my eldest son, excels with handyman skills he has been honing the last 10 years, working professionally as both a cleaner and all round construction help for the past four years. His level of cleaning for Airbnb units is highly praised. He is skilled with electrical, plumbing, carpentry, floors, roofing etc. He is very good with horses. A good communicator with a high work ethic. Rhiannon, his wife, is an excellent cook, and a professional cleaner with Airbnb with a sharp eye for detail. She would excel in any environment where there were guests to be taken care of, her manner is open, friendly and very warm. She also works in a healing capacity. Molly, my 17-year-old daughter, like many teens excels in the area of online marketing, social media and photography. She could be relied upon for any domestic task, and animals are very drawn to her. She also has event planning experience and is an excellent communicator. Nico, 2-year-old, would anchor the energy of the group, keeping all delighted and laughing at his warm and curious personality. He could be relied upon for ‘chores’ which toddlers find interesting and as an ‘animal hugger’. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Australia

CARETAKER WANTED for September in Northwest Queensland on a cattle property. If you are travelling in the northwest part of Queensland and want a break we need a reliable couple to care for and maintain our home, garden area, three dogs and to check stock waters and feed some dry lick to stock. Electricity and water are available and a modest house with bathroom facilities is available. Small wage provided. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details. Thanks.

Colorado

YEAR ROUND PROPERTY CARETAKER needed in Fraser, CO. Live onsite, rent free, in a two bedroom, refurbished unit. Requires an average of 75 hours monthly with property care and maintenance, plus a variety of standard caretaker functions. Additional compensation may apply. A team couple is preferred. Sorry, but no smoking or pets allowed. Professional references required, along with a background check. Please mail your resume and references to Caretaker Position, [Contact info available to subscribers] or email to

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Illinois

PART-TIME CARETAKER NEEDED for our 96 unit apartment community in Cortland, IL. [Contact info available to subscribers] is one of the leading affordable housing development and property management companies nationwide. We have operations in more than 20 states and over 850 employees. For over 40 years, we have offered excellence to the development and management of affordable housing communities across the United States. With the distinct view that long-term returns matter, from development to management, the growth-oriented, high-performance culture strives to ensure each of the stakeholders of Dominium are well-served. [Contact info available to subscribers] employees experience both an engaging place to work and the motivations to contribute to growth, whether in project development, enterprise excellence or in the long-term value of properties well-managed. We take pride in maintaining a respectful and fun work atmosphere with superior training programs to foster growth and development. Caretaker responsibilities will include: general apartment cleaning and apartment turnover, maintaining the building and surrounding grounds in a neat and tidy manner, maintaining a pleasant atmosphere and relations with residents, and demonstrating strong professionalism and integrity while representing Dominium. If you would like to be a part of a rapidly growing company and have an interest in the property management and development industry, [Contact info available to subscribers] is the place for you! To apply, please visit our website at: [Contact info available to subscribers]

Texas

EXPERIENCED HORSE RANCH MANAGER, TRAINER, CARETAKER wanted now in Montgomery, TX. Our beautiful 100+ acre horse ranch needs a new manager, horse and dog caretaker. This is a former first class event horse training facility with 32 horses boarded and a dog rescue. We currently have six retired horses and three horses to ride. No showings at the moment, but we do allow periodic training clinics to be held at the ranch. 16 dogs are currently looking for homes that live in kennels, two barn cats and few chickens. This is a very nice environment with friendly people. Our current manager of 10 years will show you what needs to be done. Candidates must be kind to animals and love them genuinely. Must be willing to work very hard, as needed, to care for these animals and help maintain the ranch. Looking for someone who does not need to be told what to do and does his job well with pride. Living accommodations and the salary are negotiable. There is a one bedroom apartment over the barn and a one bedroom house. Candidates must have a car. No drugs and prefer a non-smoking, non-drinker. A couple is OK. Must be dependable, honest, drug free and willing to submit to a drug and background check. Looking for someone to stay at least two years or longer. Please submit your information, contact info, etc., and resume or job history, salary expectations and goals, to [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you.

Washington

PART TIME CAMPGROUND CARETAKERS NEEDED in Cle Elum, WA. [Contact info available to subscribers], a private campground located along the Yakima River, is seeking a part-time caretaker couple. We have a club house, seven outlying bathrooms, a ball park, a few picnic areas and roads in camp that need qualified caretakers to keep clean and maintained. [Contact info available to subscribers] is looking for a couple to work a minimum of three days per week, year round. The camping lots are maintained by the members, not the caretakers. The office position consists of answering the phones, monitoring our key controlled gate access, assisting members and guests with questions, selling sundry items, collecting fees, cleaning of club house and main restrooms, plus, other duties as required. The outside position duties consists of cleaning restrooms and buildings, filling propane bottles, painting and non-structural repair of buildings, plumbing repair, lawn maintenance, operating a back hoe, plow the roads of snow, pick up and dumps trash as needed, plus, other duties as required. The selected couple must be self-starters who are motivated workers without daily supervision and who take pride in their work at all times. While our camp is open all year, there is not much to do in the winter months as there are few campers and all outlying restrooms are closed, thus reducing the cleaning and maintenance required. If you are good with people, have some computer skills and can operate our equipment and want to interact with nice people, let us know! We offer a free loft apartment with all utilities paid (water, power, garbage, sewer, satellite TV, laundry) and a small salary. We will require a background check and your three year driver’s abstract before a job is offered. Drug testing may be requested prior to employment. Please provide us your resume and let us know about yourselves and your skills. The position is open and needs filling as soon as you can start. Please send your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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ENTHUSIASTIC, SELF-MOTIVATED, AND EXPERIENCED ESL TEACHER, with B.S. degree and Teaching English as a Foreign Language certification (TEFL) seeks a house sitting position in the Philly Area. I have lived, worked, and traveled in the U.S. and in the developing world. My full resume and references are available upon request. Please respond by emailing [Contact info available to subscribers]

Monday, August 28, 2017

Arizona

INNKEEPERS/CARETAKERS WANTED from October 1, 2017 – May 2018. We seek an enthusiastic, engaging couple to work as Innkeepers and caretakers of [Contact info available to subscribers] This is a beautiful remote 46 acre property located just outside Aravaipa Creek Wilderness Area in Pinal County, Arizona. It features a three bedroom house and five charming casitas overlooking an organic garden and fruit orchard. We seek a couple who are self-starters with a willingness to be involved in all aspects of Innkeeping. An enthusiastic attitude and great people skills a must. Duties include checking in guests, assist the chef in food preparation and service, overseeing housekeeping, landscaping, and general maintenance. An appreciation of the Sonoran desert, hiking, love of nature and birds a plus. Full RV hookup available and/or on site lodging provided. To apply, please send a letter of interest or resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

California

I HAVE A COTTAGE on Lake Berryessa (the largest lake in Napa County) and am looking for a caretaker who can do gardening and small repairs when necessary. In exchange, you get free rent, DirecTV, utilities and a beautiful view in a first class, two bedroom, and one bath cabin with living room, kitchen and laundry. We are looking for someone who would like to take good to care of the property. Gardening, lawn mowing, trimming trees, cleaning up and making sure everything gets watered. You must be handy. We have a spring on the property that every so often needs to be cleared of roots. We only use the property for seven to eight weekends a year. Our property is on four acres, overlooking the north end of the lake. It is very private and beautiful with a vineyard. Located 35 minutes from St Helena over a mountain road. If you are interested please send a letter about yourself and why you believe you would be a good fit to

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Wisconsin

HOUSE AND PET-SITTER WANTED for my small dog and two cats for the entire month of January 2018. Looked for a mature person, who will have no parties. I live in a quiet neighborhood, in a really nice place in my three bedroom/two bath furnished house. References required. If interested, please call

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Friday, August 25, 2017

Arizona

THE OWNER OF [Contact info available to subscribers], on Oatman Road, aka old Route 66, between Oatman and Kingman, Arizona, needs a caretaker to look over a historic property. The owner, [Contact info available to subscribers], is looking for a couple with a motor home who might be coming down for the winter. Ned just wants someone on site, who loves Route 66, is a little handy and wants to enjoy living at one of the coolest places on Earth. There is electric, fresh well water and septic, and miles of beauty all around. Ned can pay the utilities, and you can stay here in your motor home for free. Depending on other skills, we can figure out wages. Interested caretakers can call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Canada

[Contact info available to subscribers] in Madeira Park, BC is looking for a year-round, full-time male caretaker/front desk assistant on a subcontractor basis. Handy man qualities required, and hospitality experience preferred. On site accommodation provided. Full in house training provided. This position requires 40-50 hours per week, with a five day work week, with flexible and occasionally changing schedules. Canadian residents should fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Florida

CARETAKER NEEDED at the Miami Lighthouse. Responsibilities will include securing on-site premises on a daily basis before and after daytime hours of operation, six days per week. This position will be responsible to open the premises at approximately 6:45 a.m. and close at approximately 5:30 p.m. daily, and will be on call in case of an emergency during evening hours, including weekends and holidays. Occupancy for a couple or single individual in a newly constructed, never occupied, 900 sq. ft. one bedroom apartment located on the first floor of the four-story building on the Seventh Court east side (with minimal expenses incurred) is included. Compensation will be discussed during the interview. This is a great opportunity for an experienced person who works daytime nearby or is retired from employment in security, police/fire, or construction/carpentry/handyman. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for someone currently looking for a centrally located, brand new place to live at a minimal cost! We want to hire someone for this opportunity starting October 1, 2017. The person must be able to permanently live on the premises and be available early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays. Bilingual preferred. Caretaker candidates are welcome to apply in person Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 p.m. or forward your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Minnesota

[Contact info available to subscribers] is a large, well established and highly reputable firm specializing in community association management of over 380 condominium and townhome associations in downtown Minneapolis, St. Paul and the greater metro area. We are seeking a live-in caretaker for a lovely building located in Minneapolis. This is a great full-time opportunity with full benefits. Duties will include cleaning of common areas, light maintenance, and limited management and rotating on-call responsibilities. No leasing, cleaning or painting of units is required. This is a great role for a couple seeking a permanent position in a pleasant atmosphere. We are seeking conscientious, responsible and personable teams who enjoy working independently, have an eye for detail and strive for service excellence. We offer a lovely condominium unit (no smoking) with garage space, health and life insurance, paid vacation, 401K, paid utilities and phone and competitive wage. Interested candidates should fax their resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Ohio

CARETAKER COUPLE WANTED at a lakefront [Contact info available to subscribers] in New Franklin, OH for an open position beginning 2018. Seeking a responsible, self-motivated, hard-working couple to live in and care for a beautiful 20-room Tudor mansion and grounds used as a wedding and meeting venue. The 5.8-acre property sits adjacent to Portage Lakes State Park. Must be able to perform minor home repairs and maintenance of the house, grounds, and equipment. Impeccable cleaning and upkeep of the home’s interior is required. Caretaker must be present at facility rentals to provide access to rental parties. Free rent and utilities in lieu of salary. NO CHILDREN, NO PETS. Please send your resume and include professional references to the [Contact info available to subscribers] NO

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Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Australia

FULL-TIME, LIVE-IN CARETAKER COUPLE needed on Fraser Island, off the eastern Queensland coast, starting between December 28th 2017 and January 3rd 2018. This position comes with free accommodation in a private cabin, and two or three days of paid work a week depending on demand. Accommodation is free, and what you get is a new two bedroom stand-alone cabin with lounge room, kitchen, laundry, bathroom, veranda with BBQ, table and chairs, ceiling fans, and a fire pit. The caretaker couple must like living in a very remote part of the island. The position requires a couple around 30 years to 55 years old. Must have some kind of handyman skills and cleaning skills. Must have a four wheel drive car 4×4. Must want to work doing similar duties cleaning two or three days a week. This is a fully paid position for about four hours a day for our cleaning business close by. If you are looking for a short-term caretaking – then this position isn’t for you, as we are looking for long-term caretakers only. You would be living there as caretakers on the block with two houses on 1.5 acres of land. You need to keep the two houses clean inside and out once a week (about five hours work in that job), keep the grass mowed with our ride-on mower, do some garden work (about two hours a week), and general handyman duties around the property (about seven hours a week). In total the work to be done around the property would take roughly about 14 hours a week plus with the extra paid work you would work about three to four days a week. It’s a great place to relax in all the spare time you will have, with the ocean, surf fishing, calm water fishing, crabbing, salt water rock pools for swimming close by, fresh water lakes and rainforests. Local caretaker couples should feel free to phone [Contact info available to subscribers] with any questions. Thank you.

Hawaii

GROUNDSKEEPER/ESTATE CARETAKER needed in Kona, Hawaii. We are looking to interview candidates in the Southern California Area. Escape the traffic and the claustrophobia of Southern California. Our 3.5 acre estate in Kona is in need of an individual who can care for its landscape, gardens, and general maintenance. This commitment is for a minimum of 90 days, but a longer term relationship could be possible for this position if all parties are content. If hired, one can expect round trip air from LAX to Kona, HI, on property, private high-end accommodations with air-conditioning, maid service once a week, occasional complimentary meals, and a negotiated stipend. Lastly we will occasionally give you free use of a vehicle to explore the island. We are in one of the most beautiful parts of Hawaii, and I believe in the world. We are seeking a self-motivated, organized, and tidy and clean individual, (will consider a couple) who will work 30+ hours per week to upkeep our estate’s land, agriculture, and gardens. We are willing to train in our procedures, but you must have experience in the following areas: 1) There are occasions where we have to do a little sanding and painting. Pressure washing, and spraying bug insecticides. These are quarterly or sometimes biannually. 2) You must be competent in using a commercial mower, weed eater, blower, hedge trimmer, chainsaw, and pole saw. We use and own mostly Stihl equipment, one Echo weed eater, and a commercial mower by Honda. This equipment will be your responsibility to maintain and you should be able to do light repairs on them. We provide this equipment for you to be able to do a professional job. You will have to tend to all fertilizing and maintaining weeds by spraying and hand pulling. You must be competent in installing, maintaining, and repairing irrigation, planting beds and lawns. We use Toro products. We have 50 different fruit and spice trees and bushes, vegetable and herb gardens, and a 3/4 acre botanical garden with rare palms, Heliconia, and gingers. It is fabulous, but it is hard work to maintain them. If you love plants and the outdoors, this is your dream job. The property has a panoramic view of the ocean. It is a spectacular place. No drug use, must be a non-smoker, and have responsible alcohol use! If you feel this position might be your calling, please call or text [Contact info available to subscribers] to set up an interview. Michelle will be flying out to Orange County at the end of August to conduct interviews on August 31- September 2, 2017 in Orange County. All applicants will be subject to background checks. Aloha and Mahalo!

Massachusetts

SUMMER 2018 LIGHTHOUSE “KEEPERS” needed! Unique caretaking opportunity available for a volunteer couple at [Contact info available to subscribers] on a semi-remote island near Salem, MA. Duties include property maintenance, carpentry, mowing, greeting day-time visitors and assisting with overnight visitors. This seasonal position is from approximately mid-May to mid-September, 2018. Handyman skills required. Familiarity with ocean boating necessary. Lodging provided in the spacious Keeper House. Workboat for trips to mainland included. Please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] to learn more. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] stating your qualifications/experience, and include your resume if available. Visiting the property this season is recommended and can be arranged prior to the end of September.

New York

FULL-TIME MANAGEMENT COUPLE needed. We’re seeking a full-time professional couple to manage and care for our remote [Contact info available to subscribers] located at the end of a single-lane forest road 13 miles from the nearest town. It is comprised of approximately 10,000 acres, with a main lodge and 30 guest/staff houses and utility buildings, with a full-time staff of eight. The property is operated year-round, with the owners in residence primarily in the summer months when the staff grows to 18 or 20. This is a small business operation where the management team must be able to evaluate existing situations and can then suggest or implement solutions. They will need to possess a well-rounded set of skills including employee relations; hospitality and service; property maintenance and management; mechanical skills in the areas of construction, plumbing, and electricity; oral and written communication skills; computer skills; bookkeeping; cooking and keeping house for the full-time staff. Room and board are provided as part of the position along with competitive compensation. Please send resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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YEAR ROUND RV SPOT WANTED on a rural property in the Graham, Washington Area. My name is Ron. I’m 54-years-old, single, never married yet and no kids yet. I have a small and good little business as a Hot Tub repair technician and Residential Handyman Service. I was raised and live by old school principals where honesty and a Man is only as good as his word either by handshake or written contract is simply who I am and what I try to uphold unconditionally. I have literally hundreds of return clients, customer and family friends that will gladly back my words. I’m looking for a spot for my RV in a more private country or rural setting with full or near full hook-up and internet access or capability. A vacant lot or summer home that could use a trustworthy property caretaker, maintenance person and diligent watchdog in trade for partial rent would be perfect. I can safely pay $300 a month if I’ll also need to pay the utilities and obviously I could pay a bit more if utilities were included. Thanks and feel free to call me almost anytime at

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Tuesday, August 22, 2017

California

ORGANIC GARDENERS-CARETAKERS NEEDED to work in exchange for a private residence in the Healdsburg/Windsor area of Sonoma County. Are you environmentally conscious nature lovers who would rather exchange your time and talent for a private residence, vs. paying rent each month? Do you have landscaping or master gardening skills that could be put to use, and appreciated? Do you long for the basic things in life – clean air – water and beauty of your surroundings to be happy- winter to spring? Would you rather trade your time and talent for a clean, private residence – with appliances and partial utilities vs. paying high rents each month? If so, our exchange opportunity may offer you the chance to help us in the yard and gardens for a nice place to call home! You must be able to do minor electrical, plumbing, drainage etc. Having your own tools is a major plus. This is a rural location, so you must have reliable transportation, since we are not near public services. Two vehicles maximum. Must have experience installing/repairing irrigation lines, as they are the essential element to keeping everything alive and thriving. Previous caretaking is a plus, as well as a resume to review your background skills. Good communication – able to speak and write English – use the internet, and capable of texting messages is important. No smoking (or growing…) or heavy drinking. Sorry, but no pets at this time. Must like a quiet environment and not into drama! Please forward your resume or details about you and your background and experience to [Contact info available to subscribers] and photos are welcome of yourself – yard – gardens you have created, and helped maintain. Thank you!

New Mexico

CARETAKERS NEEDED in the Santa Fe area. Couples only. Animal, farm and grounds care in exchange for a cabin that includes utilities, internet, and salary. Requires handyman/woman experience such as building, tractor, plumbing and electrical. Help to maintain the appearance of the ranch and around your cabin. Help with morning and evening milking. A couple with a cheerful, upbeat, can-do attitude is a necessity. Looking for individual self-starters who can follow directions precisely. This position includes a 60 day probationary period. Afterwards a long-term commitment. Need a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Must be able to lift 50-60 lbs. Please email

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Texas

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A FULL-TIME COUPLE to join our team in a family-owned and operated hotel in Port Aransas, Texas. We need a strong couple who are both responsible and willing to train others. If you have over five years’ experience in a hotel management role, as well as strong knowledge of the hospitality industry, we encourage you to apply. The couple that we hire will have an apartment on property that includes a bedroom, two bathrooms, a living room, and a kitchen. You will live on property, working six days a week, one day off, and on a rotating on call schedule. Maintenance generally works from 8am-4pm, and housekeeping works from 9am-finished. You must be friendly with customers, as this is one of the main parts of our facility is customer interaction. We do not have room for pets or children. To respond, please email your resume and references to

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Washington

LIVE-IN CARETAKER WANTED for a 10 room Log Lodge and group retreat location set in the country on beautiful acreage in Gold Bar, in Snohomish County. Duties include some housekeeping in turn-overs of the Lodge and the 10 rooms between groups. Yard work involves mowing lawn with our riding mower, weeding of existing flower beds, etc. to keep the grounds maintained. A handy Andy who is also a spotless housekeeper is whom we are looking for. Someone who likes rural small town living, and a no commute job, someone who has retired early, but is in good physical health as there are two to three flights of stairs. We are about three miles from the bus route, so it would be best if you have your own transportation so you can go for your own personal needs. Looking for a quiet person – a friendly helpful caretaker, who likes gardening and takes prides in keeping a spotless lodge inside and out for the guests. No pets allowed due to our guests allergies. No smoking or drug use. This is not the right situation for any one with kids. Will need to undergo a background check. Please respond with written details about yourself and why you feel you will be right for this job. If you have dreamed of living in and caring for a beautiful log home in the country, here is your chance to do so. Caretaking a retreat facility like ours requires you to be on-site a lot. It’s not a front desk or management job, it’s a hands on job. On site living with utilities paid plus a small paycheck provided. Please go to [Contact info available to subscribers] for more info about the lodge you will be caring for. Please email only for initial contact (no phone calls please). Please include your phone number and two photos of yourself with your reply. Thanks.

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Monday, August 21, 2017

California

CARETAKER WANTED in Humboldt County. Looking for a serious caretaker for my timber ranch in Northeastern Humboldt County. A 4×4 is a required for year round living here. Chainsaw and power equipment knowledge is a plus to down trees, cut firewood, and slay blackberries. This is quiet country living, located two hours from the coast. A cabin will be provided. Looking for someone who likes to stay on the mountain. Must have a pickup truck, chainsaw, weed wacker, and generator for power. Portable sawmill experience is a plus. This position is available immediately. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Massachusetts

LIVE-IN, HEAD INNKEEPER needed for a top-rated, 15-room B&B in the Berkshires. We are looking for a mature, single person to take charge in a live-in, head Innkeeper position. Couples will be considered, but the living accommodation is a modest two-room suite – living room, bedroom, and ensuite bathroom. Most important are your great guest skills – our number one area is to provide customized service for our guests. This is a year-round, salaried position. We are fully booked during the summer and fall foliage seasons, and much more relaxed during the balance of the year. We maintain a staff in culinary, housekeeping and maintenance areas, which you will manage. A strong, positive attitude and interest in people are the most important elements, as well as a good work history. The Owner is local and handles the business end of things. This position will be available on September 1. If interested, please email [Contact info available to subscribers] to further discuss this opportunity.

Montana

CARETAKER NEEDED for a small horse farm in Clyde Park, MT from November 15, 2017 (actual departure November 24, 2017) – January 3, 2018 AND then January 5 – April, 2018. MUST LOVE AND BE DEVOTED TO DOGS. Dogs, Horses, Goats, Hen, Rabbits, Fish, plants, maintenance, TLC. SHORT BREAK after the holidays (I return for a few days to regroup January 3 – January 5-ish, 2018). From January 5 through the middle of April, there will be no dogs (I take them with me), and six less horses. Otherwise same am/pm chores and TLC but MUCH lighter list. NOT difficult. Must love and be devoted to dogs and horses. Prefer a single, clean, fastidious, responsible, conscientious, non-smoking, minimal drinking homebody WITH outside income (retired, seasonal or works from home), WITH horse experience and WITHOUT other pets. This person needs to be conscientious, observant, very tidy, respectful of other people’s property, a good communicator, able to lift 50# feed sacks, handy and able to make small repairs, solitary, have horse and dog care experience, with-hold excellent references, and resume. Lovely farm and home that is not remote. Nearby skiing, grocery, Post Office, and gas. Come early for acclimation, training and bonding! A lovely home and utilities in exchange for am/pm chores and TLC! Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank You!

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Honest, reliable, kind, smart and creative female in her 50s seeks fragrance-free, and green if possible (am I dreaming?), housing near Olympia, Washington. Small business owner; can work for housing and/or pay in exchange for small business and accounting help. Or can housesit (non-smoker, occasional drinker, love animals and people), cook and/or bake, do light cleaning, run errands, etc. Would like a stable, long-term situation as I will attend school part-time in Portland for the next three years. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you.

Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Arizona

COUNTRY CARETAKER POSITION available in Kingman. Tired of the busy city life? Would you like to slow it down a bit? Well, we are looking for a responsible, dependable, honest individual or couple. Is that you? We need a caretaker for our animals and property. In exchange for caretaking you get: free rent in a 32′ RV, free utilities, free TV, free water, sewer, garbage, and free use of your own washer and dryer. Must like animals and like working outside in all types of weather. Must be able to work approximately 4 – 4.5 hours a day, five or six days a week and have some income. It would be a plus if you have flexible hours. Must be physically able to lift bales of hay and be somewhat agile for this work. Must have a valid driver’s license. No drugs, no heavy drinking. Must keep a quiet, low profile, be willing to take a drug test and have a background check done. Prior ranching, farming or caretaking work a plus. A non-smoker is preferred, but if you do smoke, you must smoke outside. Some pets and horse(s) are OK. We can talk about it. Looking to fill this caretaker position right away. To apply, please call

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California

A PRIVATE HORSE RANCH in Tehachapi is looking for a single, live-on-site, part-time caretaker to feed animals, housekeeping, handle gardening/weeds, and typical ranch tasks. A California driver’s license and good DMV record are needed. This position is for an experienced person, able to work alone and efficiently, without supervision, training or drama. The housing provided is for a single person in a 30′ travel trailer, plus utilities, and a salary provided for one person. There will be no under-the-table cash payments. Must be over 25 for commercial vehicle insurance. Retired seniors are encouraged to respond. Please respond with info on your past work history and employment references, and email them to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New York

FULL-TIME CARETAKER/GARDENER needed in Southampton. An executive couple with a home in Southampton seeks an experienced, hands-on Caretaker/Gardener to maintain their residence, as their caretaker of 15+ years is retiring. The ideal candidate must have significant experience caring for gardens/plants/flowers; will have previous experience maintaining significant estates, be a self-starter, and be flexible. This is a full-time, year-round position. Primary responsibilities will include overseeing vendors, performing the hands-on maintenance for the residence and grounds, handling all landscaping and garden upkeep, and ensuring all preventative maintenance on the property is performed. Candidates with Hamptons experience preferred. Salary up to $120,000 offered, depending on experience, with benefits. Please apply for position [Contact info available to subscribers] for consideration. Qualified applicants will be contacted.

Washington

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A COUPLE (family/children are welcome) to manage a very large property with a creek, private lake, a horse, chickens, lots of lawn to mow, and fences to maintain. Located in the Fruitland, WA area, a very rural, peaceful area. The total property is 1,100 acres with a majority of the property left in its natural state, 300 acres is sharp chop wheat with a local farmer, and the rest is maintained by the Ranch Manager. Four houses (one large lodge and three smaller homes) to maintain including interior housekeeping and exterior maintenance. This also requires shopping to stock up on supplies for each home. Tractors, trucks, mowers, etc. to use and maintain. Experience in fixing equipment needed, creativity is a plus. Daily tasks include checking the property grounds, maintenance on equipment or if machines need to be fixed. Vegetable garden to be maintained, with 10 fruit trees as well. Experience with complex, multi box mobile station, and a domestic water system, would be a big plus. 10 acres are irrigated and watered from the surrounding lake. Knowledge of lawn care, weed control and fruit trees mandatory. Must have bookkeeping experience. Will be working with main office and sending reports monthly. Owners and family will make sporadic visits in which the property needs to be ready and cleaned afterwards. Looking for a highly experienced (in various fields) energetic couple who enjoy working outdoors. Only folks with excellent references and applicable experience, please. Salary, health insurance option, a separate two bedroom home, garage and large woodshed for the Manager all provided. Expenses included. Please send resumes/job history and references to

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I AM SEEKING A SAFE AND QUIET PLACE for writing and research in the San Francisco Bay Area. Looking to do house sitting or estate management in exchange for housing. I am experienced in estate management and property management. As such, I am willing to provide house management, house sitting, dog care and property management services in exchange for a quiet and safe place. I am open to all serious offers. My references are excellent and speak to the quality of my work, character and person. I am willing to provide a resume and references upon request. Please call my voicemail number [Contact info available to subscribers] and leave a message. Please do not text. Thanks.

Monday, August 14, 2017

California

CARETAKER POSITION AVAILABLE in Rio Linda, CA. Looking for mature person or couple to live in mobile home and be a full-time caretaker for 40 acres and ranch house. Must be physically able to keep up grounds (mowing, weed eating, blowing, sweeping, etc.), as well as have experience in small equipment and irrigation system repairs. Need to provide around the clock security as much as possible. Also needs to be able to work well with others and have good interaction with the public. This is a non-paying position. Volunteer work is in exchange for free rent in mobile home. Not suitable for families with children or lots of pets. Must be able to pass a background check and finger printing. To apply, please submit a resume with two references by mail to: [Contact info available to subscribers] Questions may be referred to the above address.

FULL-TIME GARDENER/HANDYMAN/CARETAKER needed on a ranch in Norco. Single man or couple needed. One man to work Monday – Saturday. Off on Sunday. A one bedroom house with yard included, plus salary, and some utilities included. No children, one small pet only is OK. Gardening and handyman experience preferred. There are small assorted animals to take care of, with daily animal care, feeding and cleaning up after them. Weeding and trimming work involved. Home maintenance, fence repair, painting and repairing sprinkler pipes and pool. Must be drug free. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] with your qualifications and include your full name, first and last, your ages, whether you are a couple or single man, and your phone number, including area code. Tell a little bit about yourself. Thanks.

Colorado

HOUSEKEEPER/CARETAKER needed. Seeking an experienced individual or couple to fill a permanent full-time housekeeper position and part-time caretaker position for a 300 acre Colorado Springs Area horse property. Primary responsibilities are housekeeping (experience required) and horse care/feeding (one dozen horses, experience desired). Background check and verifiable references required. Compatible animals welcome. Housing and utilities provided; salary and benefits negotiable. Hoping to fill this position before year end. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] (NOTE: we will be unable to respond to inquiries until Mid-September).

Washington

RETREAT CENTER CARETAKER needed in the Asotin/Clarkston Area. We are currently looking for a caretaker for our retreat center located on the beautiful Snake River. The duties for the position include cleaning, lawn care (mowing and spraying weeds) as well as minor repairs and maintenance. Compensation will be housing and utilities (valued at $800/month) plus $200/month which is equivalent to $11/hour (20 hours/week). There is no smoking or alcohol allowed on-site. The job could grow into a manager position for right applicant, which would include customer service and promotion. If interested, please email your experience and job history (at least the last three jobs) including the time period worked and the reason for leaving to

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MATURE SINGLE FEMALE WHO LIVES A QUIET LIFE, seeks to barter caretaking or other work for a place to live with my two very well-behaved horses. No other pets. Prefer the Bend or Tumalo, Oregon area, as I have a great IT job in Bend 30 hours a week. I am fine living alone (snowbirds?), but would also welcome a shared place if the chemistry was right. Don’t need much space, I’m more concerned with where my horses will be! I’m very open-minded, positive, peaceful, and can get along with anybody. I have trained many dogs and horses in my life, and would be glad to help you with yours if needed. I lean heavily towards Dog Whisperer and natural horsemanship ethics and principles. I prefer riding English, but can ride Western. Would love it if you had access to trails! Proficient with tractors, drags, forklift, backhoe, ATV, RTV. I can also keep your computers, printers, and networks happy. Other skills include proofreading, writing/communication, organizing, gardening, and cooking. Have also lived off grid and tended an outdoor marijuana grow. I’m neat and clean, and always leave places the same or better than I found them. Stellar references available. Love creating win-win situations with all sides happy. I need to give two weeks’ notice at my current ranch barter gig. Thank you for your time. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Friday, August 11, 2017

Australia

LOCAL CARETAKERS NEEDED in the Casino area of New South Wales. We have a quiet, clean, small caravan park for permanent residents only. As we don’t live onsite, we are looking for RVing caretakers to keep an eye on things in exchange for a free RV powered site. Ideally you would be available from mid-September 2017 for this ongoing role. If you are honest, friendly, have your own van, have basic handyman skills, and are good with the occasional problem solving, we would love to hear from you. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

California

GOAT DAIRY FARM OPPORTUNITY in Watsonville, California. Work-Trade for rent! Two Intern positions available, training begins ASAP with a minimum commitment of one year. We pioneered our family farm, 12 acres of wild land in the Santa Cruz Mountains, off the grid. We run a share program to nourish ~25 families. We are seeking two joyful interns (who love goats!) to share in morning/night hand-milking of 10 goats, milk processing, managing customers, farm maintenance; each intern works ~20 hours over seven days. Compensation: housing. We have two dwellings available: a small cottage and a trailer, with a shared bathroom. If interested, please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for a full job description.

New Hampshire

LOCATED AT LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE, a beautiful lakeside estate with wooded, natural, and well-maintained grounds looking for a well-qualified, experienced caretaker. Must have extensive knowledge of: building maintenance including opening and closing seasonal cottages; equipment usage and maintenance; landscaping skills with experience of lawn care and sprinkler operation; and handyman skills. Must be self-motivated, hardworking, enjoy working alone, working outdoors in all seasons, and must take pride in every aspect of their work while working independently and with direction from the owner. This position entails daily work, supervision and security of the property and its buildings. Salary, housing, and other benefits are included. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] for consideration. Thanks.

Vermont

FULL TIME, YEAR ROUND, LIVE-IN INNKEEPER needed for a well-established 20 room Inn with a great clientele, located in central Vermont. This individual must possess a solid work ethic, be able to multitask and enjoy all aspects of guest interaction and hospitality. Solid computer skills a must. Manage reservations online and by phone, all aspects of reservations software, guest services and communications. Perform daily breakfast service (light baking included, no hot food prep), supervise housekeeping, assisting when necessary, as well as basic groundskeeping. Handle food and supplies ordering. Conduct ongoing oversight of facilities, completing light maintenance duties as necessary. We value honesty, hard work, dedication to serving our guests in the best possible way, and the ability to be a true team player. Experience definitely a plus. A one bedroom apartment within the Inn including all utilities provided. We will also consider a couple. Salary and benefits to be negotiated. Position comes with a two week paid vacation. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Lively, active, mature, grounded, spiritually-inclined, trustworthy, integrous couple looking for peace and tranquility in a caretaking gig. We are following our dreams to live an extraordinary, uncommon life. Jeff is a jack of all trades: carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical, solar, and energy efficiency. Emily has experience with horses, dogs, and cats; landscaping, hardscaping, and machine operation. We are both animal and nature lovers. We are open to light maintenance, gardening, farm animal care, and house caretaking. We are self-employed and have owned homes. We are geographically flexible; nomadic with our truck and travel trailer. We can start now, and 2-6 months would be ideal. Please call

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Wednesday, August 9, 2017

California

HOUSE SITTER needed in Palmdale, CA, this Fall. This is a short-term house and pet sitting assignment from September 16 through September 30. I need a true dog-lover who can care for my older poodle while I’m gone. Some dog walking, feeding and care are required along with some yard maintenance. I have an invisible fence around the house, which makes it convenient for my poodle to run around the backyard. I had a house sitter lined up, but just received her cancellation. For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

New York

SEEKING A FULL-TIME, EXPERIENCED, CARETAKER/MAINTENANCE PERSON for a beautiful 325-acre, 20-building [Contact info available to subscribers] in Phoenicia, New York. Under the direction of the Facilities Manager, the Caretaker carries out on-call duties of the facilities department and maintenance of the property to ensure all emergency calls from guest and employees are handled promptly and thoroughly, and can fix any common household problem. Applicants MUST be adept in skills such as carpentry, basic plumbing and electric, operating machinery. Knowledge of heating systems, finish work, and snow-plowing experience a plus. This position is full-time, year-round and can be labor-intensive at times. Annual salary plus $200/month voucher towards Obamacare group policy provided. Modest on-site housing possible for the right candidate. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] with a cover letter, resume and references for consideration.

Rhode Island

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Tuesday, August 8, 2017

California

CARETAKER WANTED for a rural property in Valley Center, in North San Diego County. This position comes with a one-bedroom/one-bathroom apartment. The candidate must be in good-to-excellent health, have fixed income from retirement, etc., own medical coverage, pass an extensive background check, good credit rating, valid California Driver’s License, reliable vehicle (truck preferred), own hand tools, pay your own utilities (electric, TV/Internet), knowledgeable in the care of rural property/acreage with multiple structures; houses as follows: irrigation, farm implementation, light handyman maintenance, security and general looking after the property. Pets are welcome. In addition, there will be a small stipend for items in need of repair, deferred maintenance and planned improvements. Predicated on the candidate’s skill level, he will receive additional compensation and vehicle expenses for maintenance to other rental properties. Upon preliminary acceptance, the candidate will commence a background investigation, and placed on a 30-60-90-day trial period. Must be a non-smoker; no exceptions! Preference given to veterans. For an interview, please fax your info to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Zealand

HOUSEKEEPING POSITION AVAILABLE in Arthur’s Pass National Park. Hours are mostly mornings, and can be combined with cafe/kitchen work for full days if desired. Accommodation and meals provided, and pay will be above award and dependent on performance. Located in Arthur’s Pass National Park, about 90 minutes from Christchurch and the West Coast. Five ski-fields are within 20 to 40 minutes. There are numerous walks and tramps for those who love ‘Friluftsliv’ (the philosophy exemplified by the idea that returning to nature, is returning home and enjoying the fresh air life). Please check our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information, and if interested, please contact us through our website. Thanks.

Pennsylvania

CARETAKER COUPLE needed for a large estate in Southern Pennsylvania. Duties include landscaping maintenance, housekeeping, minor farming, animal care (primarily horses), and lawn and pool maintenance. Benefits include health and dental insurance, apartment, auto, and vacation. Must have experience. Salary of $70,000 per year for the couple. Please send resumes to

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CARETAKER SEEKING HOUSING IN EXCHANGE FOR PROVIDING DOMESTIC HELP. Hello. How are you? Could you use some day-to-day help with things you need done around the house? Would you be willing to offer a room in exchange for this help? I am a hardworking, reliable man who is experienced at many things, like for instance I can give you in home health care as your personal caregiver. I can do basic repairs around the house, keep your house sparkling clean, taking the best of care of your precious pet, keeping an eye on your house when you go out of town, helping you eliminate any clutter by organizing what needs to be organized, making your outside yard look nice, among many other things I can do. Also, I have a fingerprint clearance card for a background check along with references of people I have worked for. For more information, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Monday, August 7, 2017

Florida

A PRIVATE CENTRAL FLORIDA RANCH is in search of a ranch hand/caretaker. Duties to include, but are not limited to managing all aspects of the property on a daily basis…animal care, building maintenance, operate/maintain machinery, landscaping, fencing, irrigation, cleaning, etc. Ideal candidate(s) must be motivated, honest, dependable and hardworking with an eye for detail. We are a non-smoking facility and we’re asking for no drugs or drama. If interested please email your resume, salary requirements and references to

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Georgia

ATLANTA’S TOP B&B SEEKS AN EXPERIENCED LIVE-IN INNKEEPING COUPLE. Six rooms; sophisticated atmosphere and superior service are our hallmarks. Require Innkeepers with fortitude for 7am gourmet breakfast, who will roll-up their sleeves to turn a room or perform maintenance duties, who are interesting and fun to work with, who leave politics/religion/prejudice at the door, and who can juggle and multitask like no one’s business. Good attitude and keen sense of humor required, along with understanding that teamwork is everything and no one is too good for any particular task. In exchange for these superpowers, [Contact info available to subscribers] offers a thriving and exciting place to work, a daily rate plus percentage of sales, a small cottage to live in, and flexible time away to rest and rejuvenate. Interested? Please email Barb your resume and at least two references; photographs of your work (food presentation, rooms, weddings, your choice of what you are proud of) to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Louisiana

FULL-TIME PERMANENT CARETAKERS needed for a South Louisiana Hunting and Fishing Club in the New Orleans Area. Seeking a responsible, hard-working couple with no children (pets OK) to care for Club property, perform housekeeping, security, and grounds maintenance duties and prepare meals (dinner and breakfast) for Club Members and guests Tuesdays through Sunday mornings. Successful applicants must have good hospitality skills and take pride in the work they do. This is a great opportunity and lifestyle for the right couple. Our slow season is January through March. Free housing with paid utilities in a two bedroom/one bath apartment with living room, large kitchen and a private screened porch. The caretaker couple will be paid a monthly fee for performance of caretaker duties, and also receive payment and gratuities from members for guest fees, sale of ice and meals and reimbursement of Club related expenses. The caretaker couple are being engaged as independent contractors and as such have the opportunity to conduct other income producing activities such as fishing, shrimping, crabbing, services for members, etc. so long as those activities do not interfere with the caretaker duties. Drug, polygraph and background screening required. References will be checked. For more details and to apply online please visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Jersey

LIVE-IN ASSISTANT INNKEEPER wanted for a Spring Lake bed and breakfast. Part-time quiet season, full-time summer. Must be willing to do everything and work flexible hours including holidays, nights, and weekends. Work includes front desk customer service as well as some housekeeping, cooking and baking. Responsibilities for overnight and opening and closing the Inn. Experience preferred but willing to train the right individual. Our property is a beautiful old Victorian so you must be physically able to do multiple flights of stairs. Interested candidates can view the property at [Contact info available to subscribers] To apply for position please email [Contact info available to subscribers] with a short description of your experience, what you are looking for and what you could bring to our Inn!

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Ranch or Estate Manager/Caretaker available. In search of a long-term permanent position. A place to call home. Honest and trustworthy with integrity. 23 years’ experience in Estate, Ranch, Guest Ranch and Private Ranch management and caretaking. College educated, healthy, physically fit and well versed in all aspects from general maintenance and stewardship of the land to the details of upper level management. Flexible on the start date and geographic location. If you would like to know more about me and an opportunity to visit, please email at

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Thursday, August 3, 2017

California

CARETAKER – HOUSEKEEPER / COOK COUPLE needed for an 85-year-old Duck Club on the Sacramento River (located between San Francisco and Sacramento). Looking for a caretaker with handyman skills, and able to do some tractor work. Cook/housekeeper will prepare and serve meals during the hunting season (October through January). Salary, two bedroom apartment with kitchen, all utilities, dish network, internet and food during duck season, will be provided. Pets are OK. This position is not suitable for children. Please email your resume and references to

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New Jersey

SINGLE CARETAKER NEEDED FOR TWO HORSES in Colts Neck in exchange for a furnished studio apartment. All utilities, cable TV, internet and air conditioning included. This apartment is suitable for one person only. Must have experience with horses and references. This is a small horse farm, not a commercial barn. Duties would be feeding twice daily, turnout, cleaning stalls and paddocks, and keeping the barn neat and clean. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] to apply for this position. Thanks.

New Mexico

RANCH CARETAKER/SITTER needed. Prefer a couple with a stable income to live on our property and perform minor ranch duties and chores (usually less than an hour a day) year round on our ranch. Work would include keeping an eye on our house and cattle, maintaining your residence, and making sure the cattle have water (break up the ice in the trough in winter). Free rent provided in an older three bedroom/two bathroom 16’80 mobile home. Well water is provided. You will pay other utilities. This is a long-term position for the right candidate. We are a very small operation and cannot afford to pay a salary. Please email

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Spain

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A FREINDLY, ENERGETIC COUPLE to live on location to run the day-to-day aspects of our Boutique Bed & Breakfast in Marbella. We are a small B&B with eight rooms centrally located in Marbella very close to the beach. The job is for a ten month period per year from February 2018 until the end of November 2018. There is a possibility to start in December, 2017 for training which can be discussed during the interview process. Responsibilities will include breakfast service, cleaning of the rooms and the property, checking guests in/out, laundry/ironing, occasional lunch/snack/drink service, gardening; shopping for food, cleaning of the swimming pool, and minor repairs and maintenance of the property. Must be available for concierge service. Customer service is our number one concern, as we are a small place that strives to always serve with a smile and make guests feel like family. We are a Boutique Bed & Breakfast who offer luxury services and facilities with the friendliness and familiarity of a B&B. Applicants must speak both English and Spanish, and must be able to work legally in Spain. This job provides free accommodation and a wage. Couple applicants must speak both English and Spanish, and must be able to work legally in Spain. Only couples, no families. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you and have a fabulous day!

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Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Australia

A CARETAKER POSITION IS AVAILABLE on a cattle station located 30 minutes north of Collinsville, in the Whitsunday Region of Queensland. Looking for a responsible and reliable person or couple to start ASAP. Applicants must be able to check cattle watering points, general maintenance and keep a steady presence on the property. Must be willing to work independently. Accommodation and amenities will be supplied. This is a permanent position for the right local applicants. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers] Thanks.

New Hampshire

LONG-TERM CARETAKER/DOG SITTING SINGLE OR COUPLE WANTED for an 1826 historic homestead in southwestern New Hampshire. Need a dependable, non-smoking person or couple to provide care for this second home and two large but gentle adult dogs (a St. Bernard mix and a Newfoundland) while the owners are away during the work weeks. The four bedroom/three bathroom house has a newly renovated kitchen-family room with a wood stove on 53 acres. Located in a quiet country setting with a post and beam barn, miles of stone walls, orchards, a swimming pond, streams, mature gardens, 200 tap sugarbush, forest trails, 20 honeybee hives, fields and woodlands. Starting in October 2017, your duties will include caring for the dogs, keeping the house clean, small home maintenance projects and gardening. It is expected that these duties will take ten to fifteen hours per week. You will be provided housing, internet access and a food allowance. Your accommodations include a private bedroom and access to a full bath within the house that would be shared when guests of the owners are at the house (four to six weekends per year). The caretaker shall have one weekend off each month and two weeks’ vacation annually. Owners plan to be at the home about five to ten 10 days per month. Minimum qualifications: One year commitment and references required. High School diploma or equivalent, able to communicate well in English, caretaker experience, basic maintenance and gardening skills. Must pass a background check. This job is perfect for a single person or couple looking living cost-free in a quiet, small town setting. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, retirees, photographers, and writers. The job is very flexible, with no set hours with the exception of keeping a regular schedule for the dogs. We are located in western Sullivan County NH, one mile away from the covered bridge across the Connecticut River that separates New Hampshire from the Vermont town of Windsor. We are within 30 minutes from the cosmopolitan towns of Hanover, New Hampshire (home of Dartmouth College) and Woodstock, Vermont and 2.5 hours from Boston. X-Country ski/snowshoe/hiking trails are in abundance on the property and nearby. Gas and a chain grocery store are within five minutes, box store shopping areas are within 20 minutes. A car and valid driver’s license will be necessary in order for you to run errands. Ability to work unsupervised and have aptitude/experience on small home maintenance projects is greatly preferred. Please send your resume and cover email describing your interests to [Contact info available to subscribers] and include “Caretakers” in the subject line.

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RETIRED PROFESSOR AND RETIRED HOSPITAL CEO seeks a place to caretake in the Southeast. I presently, live in Chapel Hill, NC. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Tuesday, August 1, 2017

California

SEEKING A COUPLE to manage an established Inn in Sonoma County, CA. This is a full-time, live-in year round position. The ideal couple candidate has hotel experience, excellent guest service and communication skills, enjoys guest interaction and hospitality, has excellent computer skills, honest, self-motivated, energetic, organized, can multi-task and is ready and willing to perform other related tasks as needed. Duties include, but are not limited to being responsible for day-to-day operations including reservations (phone and online), guest check in, and property oversight, rate management, answering phones and interacting with guests and employees. Other duties include conflict resolution, managing housekeepers, ordering supplies, training and being able to help identify/support maintenance issues. We value both teamwork and individuality and as such the contributions of our staff matter. We are looking for managers who enjoy what they do and genuinely love the hospitality business! Salary based on experience. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Indiana

PROPERTY MANAGER AND HOUSEKEEPER onsite team needed in Westville, IN. Our mission at [Contact info available to subscribers] is to create an environment that inspires others to reach their greatest potential: Spiritually, Personally and Professionally. The team is a service team required to be onsite in various capacities during bookings to help in fulfilling the mission of [Contact info available to subscribers] The on call hours are determined by the booking schedule and the needs of the guests as determined by the general manager and proprietors. First and foremost, this is a service team, and in order to fulfill these rolls the team must have an attitude of Grateful Service. This is a commitment to serve that involves working as a team to prepare, refresh and clean the buildings and property before, during, and after guest visits, as well as being onsite for various guest needs. In exchange for this commitment, [Contact info available to subscribers] will provide a single residence onsite and salary for each team member. Proper equipment and uniform shirts will be provided for the team. The job of Property Manager is to maintain the property and equipment of Inspiration Wood and assist in housekeeping duties. The job of the Housekeeper is to clean the buildings and manage housekeeping supplies. This team will work closely with the proprietors for all jobs. Written resumes only, please. No phone or in-person applications will be accepted. These positions will not become available until October, 2017. To apply, please mail a cover letter and resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Washington

FULL-TIME LIVE-IN CARETAKER wanted for a 10 room Log Lodge and vacation rental in the country, in Gold Bar, WA. Duties include turnaround of the Lodge and rooms between groups. Being handy helps or must be willing to learn some routine maintenance. Yard work involves mowing the lawn with a riding mower, and weeding of existing flower beds. A handy man who is also a spotless housekeeper is whom we are looking for. Must be a quick study, a motivated person who likes rural small town living. Looking for a quiet person, friendly host, who likes gardening and prides in keeping a spotless lodge inside and out for the guests. No pets allowed due to our guests allergies. No drug use, and no smoking. This is not the right situation for any one with kids. Will need to undergo a background check. Please respond with written details about yourself and why you feel you will be right for this job. If you have dreamed of living in and caring for a home in the country, here is your chance to do so. Please go to [Contact info available to subscribers] for info about the vacation rental you will be caring for. On site living with utilities paid plus a paycheck. Please email to [Contact info available to subscribers] only for initial contact, since it’s easier if I can read about the person first. Please include your phone number and two photos of yourself with your reply.

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Caretaker seeks a position on a farm, with experience on horse farms and produce farmer’s market (organic vegetable and orchards). Plow/disc/weed/water/fixed fences and tend animals. Pick, grade, and harvest fruit and vegetables to can. Arborist by trade with ability to take on side jobs (plumbing, drywall, carpentry, painting, etc.). Prefer a dairy position anywhere. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wednesday, July 26, 2017

Alabama

SEEKING THE PERFECT FULL-TIME COUPLE for onsite property management for a 70 unit condo complex in Gulf Shores. This position includes a two bedroom/two bathroom home onsite, rent-free with paid utilities. The ideal candidates should have the ability to perform preventative maintenance and oversee larger maintenance jobs and negotiate and manage contracts with outside vendors. Duties also include managing the office with light computer skills and property oversight. The property manager will not manage rental of units or collect rent or HOA fees. Duties transition to the new managers on October 1st. Please mail your resumes by August 5th to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Georgia

HOUSE SITTER/GARDENER needed in Atlanta from August 28 through November 1, 2017. 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.

Hawaii

CARETAKER POSITION AVAILABLE IN BEAUTIFUL LAHAINA, MAUI. Needed qualifications include: – irrigation, maintenance and landscaping of 5.79 acre property – checking in and out of guests of vacation rental – cleaning of vacation rental – coordinating repair appointments – feed and groom animals – overseeing and collecting rents from two long term rentals – background checks of caretakers Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Indiana

WANTED: an experienced caretaker couple needed for a large property in Zionsville, Indiana. Duties will include cleaning, laundry, house sitting when the couple travels, running errands, some animal care, and some grocery shopping and cooking. Must be able to work independently. The husband must have experience with landscaping and be a handyman, and the wife will be responsible for inside cleaning. Both must have a US driver’s license. Must have references. Compensation is a one bedroom apartment on the grounds, all utilities and salary. The salary will be based on experience. To apply, please email some information about yourself, and at least three references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Minnesota

CARETAKER COUPLE WANTED in Wayzata, MN. The owners of a multi home estate on Lake Minnetonka in Wayzata, Minnesota are seeking a live-in caretaker couple. Responsibilities will include building and grounds maintenance, automobile and boat care, miscellaneous errands and driving, gardening, housekeeping, and limited food service. Candidates should be physically fit, outgoing with the background and experience. One job is full-time in the summer season and part-time the balance of the year and the other job is part-time all year. A competitive salary plus a nice home on the property will be provided for the right couple. Please send your cover letter, resumes, and photos to

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Pennsylvania

CARETAKER/HOUSEKEEPER needed to start October 1st, 2017 for a large house and property in the Delaware Water Gap area. Part-time housekeeping and property maintenance duties in exchange for free rent and utilities in a three bedroom house with two garages located on the property with scenic views of the Kittatinny Mountains. Extra paid work on the premises might be requested on occasion, as well as supervision of film or video crews when the property is rented as a photo shoot location. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Tennessee

A CUMBERLAND MOUNTAIN, TN B&B is seeking live-in Innkeeper(s)! We are the proud new owners of the historic [Contact info available to subscribers] in Cumberland Gap, TN where TN, KY, and VA meet. The Inn is located inside the beautiful Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. This is a new and exciting adventure for us (no prior experience running an Inn!), and we are looking for a team player who can help us realize the Inn’s full potential. The Inn is a well-established and successful operation, but we know that it is capable of so much more. If you are possibly interested in relocating to our beautiful area, only 90 minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains, please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] We are eager to hear from you!

Virginia

WE NEED A HOUSE SITTER for our home in the Town of Culpeper this winter. We will be back in Europe and need a trustworthy house sitter to watch over our house and pets, and clean the pool. If you are interested, you will need your own car, demonstrate a love for pets, and provide at least four checkable references. After we check references, we would like to meet and have you stay here for one weekend, to ensure compatibility with our three dogs and two cats. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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SEEKING A LIVE-IN HOUSE SITTER/LIGHT CARETAKER/POSSIBLE LIGHT CAREGIVER position. Following a career in law enforcement/Investigations, I now seek a live-in house sitting position which may evolve into a permanent arrangement. Pet-sitting, light gardening, light maintenance, or related tasks are fine. I am tobacco/drug/alcohol-free and would describe myself as responsible, trustworthy, and honest. A quiet and clean environment is requested. I am flexible, tidy, and reliable. Open to negotiation on all related matters. Please call

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Monday, July 24, 2017

Alabama

HOUSE SITTER/LANDSCAPER needed in Helena, a suburb of Birmingham, from September 25 to December 15, 2017. In addition to our home, we have beautiful gardens, so we are looking for a house sitter to maintain both our house and gardens while we are away this Fall. The climate of Helena is typical of the Deep South, with relatively mild weather. Our private house, including utilities, is offered to stay in for free in exchange for several hours a day of taking care of our gardening needs. Our preference is for a single, non-smoking person, who is financially secure since we are not offering any compensation for this position. We received many house sitter responses from our last ad in The Caretaker Gazette – but not from house sitters who are able to do our gardening work. We would appreciate hearing from house sitters who would also enjoy some of our landscaping work out in our beautiful garden area. Please email your interest and reasons for wanting to take this house sitting assignment, let us know your gardening background, and include your references to [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you.

Arizona

CARETAKERS NEEDED on a remote cattle ranch in northern Arizona in the cool pines, north of Flagstaff. Our nearest neighbor is two miles away. You will need your own 4-wheel-drive to get around in this 6,000 elevation. Duties include: light livestock feeding as needed, starting the generator, watching over the place, and building a fire each morning in the main house. No salary. Utilities, meat, and space for a motor home or trailer parking available in exchange for caretaker duties. Would like to find caretakers who can stay here long-term, since we travel a lot. We are looking for a caretaker couple who can start here around September 1, 2017. We will need to do a background check on all applicants. Please email why you would be interested in this long-term caretaker position and include references who we can contact to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Austria

HELP NEEDED ON AN AUSTRIAN MINI FARM surrounded by the famous Vienna Woods. Urgently in need of an energetic handy-person couple for two to three months, possibly longer. Large organic vegetable gardens, chickens, horse, cats, two historic cottages, cabin, outbuildings. Experience with rural living, gardening, animals, and home repairs necessary. Room/board for approximately 20-25 hours work a week per person. Be on site a few weeks when owners are away, otherwise flexible work schedule so you can travel for a few days to a week at a time. Ideal home base for touring Europe affordably. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Washington

[Contact info available to subscribers], an off-grid wilderness retreat near Twisp, WA seeks a joyful, energetic, environmentally conscious caretaker couple. The job duties include cleaning, managing seasonal structures (outdoor kitchen, event tent), gardening, irrigation, mowing, clearing snow with a tractor and PTO snow-blower, grooming ski trails with ATV, light bookkeeping and correspondence. Requires good handyman skills for basic maintenance, experience with solar power and snow a plus. A 4WD pickup will be provided for business use. The schedule is variable, ranging from five to 40 hours per week. Compensation includes salary plus housing and utilities in a two-bedroom cabin with wood heat (provided). Open to profit-sharing arrangements for long-term help with marketing. Start date by September 10th for a minimum term of one year. References required, please see [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information or contact

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Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Australia

A SINGLE PERSON OR MARRIED COUPLE required for a Wide Bay, Queensland cattle property. Free rent provided in exchange for help on the property. Must have experience with livestock. Successful applicants must provide a police check. For more information, Queensland applicants should call

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Pennsylvania

FULL-TIME, ESTATE MANAGER/HOUSEMAN needed in Radnor, PA (knowledge of the Main Line) with five years plus experience leading comprehensive household operations. Ability to provide quality care in all regards and proactively anticipate needs of principal. Offer an impeccable work ethic with patience, honesty, and discretion. Ability to carry out directions and communicate professionally. Ability to work, manage and coordinate multiple tasks. Negotiate and manage all service contracts, supervise work, review invoices for all outside service providers including screening and overseeing outside vendors, contractors, construction projects and landscaping. Keeping inventory and management of the outside home. Schedule of yearly maintenance programs (i.e. AC, heater). Understand, control, maintain and make adjustments of all mechanical and electronic systems (i.e. TVs, Wi-Fi, Networks, satellites, IT, and stereo). Attending to minor maintenance issues. Ensure all areas are clean, maintained always and report any issues immediately. Special projects as needed. Please send your resume and references to

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Utah

RANCH CARETAKERS needed to care for all aspects of a 1,300+ acre high country southern Utah ranch. Looking for an honest, hard-working, responsible, organized, married couple (active retired a plus) who will respect our property and equipment. Must live on site. A perfect two bedroom 2nd story apartment will be provided, including all utilities. Must have mechanical ability and knowledge of operating ranch equipment. Lease cattle on property during summer months. Must be willing to maintain grounds (including landscaping/lawns), keep up fences and make repairs to buildings as necessary, care for horses, chickens, dogs, etc. Ranch experience required. Caretakers will need a valid driver’s license with a good driving record. We will do a background check. Smoking, drinking and drugs are prohibited. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] before sending your cover letter with resume to Jim’s email address at [Contact info available to subscribers] Applicants will be required to supply references and provide a copy of a valid driver’s license for a motor vehicle report prior to hiring.

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I live in Oakland, work all around the City, and visit my family in Santa Cruz often, so my availability and location are very flexible. Previous relevant work experience includes house maintenance, refurbishing newly sold homes, dog sitting, and remodeling. I have a strong background in non-profit work for social justice and environmental causes. I’m a caretaker at heart, in my work and with my friends and family. I tend towards a quiet, calm existence and find that this type of work suits my lifestyle very well. I am very clean and meticulous in the upkeep of my own home and will be the same as yours. Service fees are negotiable on a case-by-case basis. If there’s anything else you’d like to know, please don’t hesitate to contact me at

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Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Massachusetts

SEEKING A VOLUNTEER COUPLE to caretaker at [Contact info available to subscribers] for the summer 2018. The property is located on a semi-remote island in Salem Sound, four miles from Salem, MA. Duties include property maintenance, carpentry, mowing, greeting day-time visitors and assisting with overnight stays at the Assistant Keeper house. Handyman skills required. Familiarity with ocean boating necessary. Lodging is provided in the spacious Keeper House. Workboat for trips to mainland included. Please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] Interested parties should email [Contact info available to subscribers] stating qualifications and experience. Include your resume if available. Visiting the property this season is strongly encouraged and can be arranged prior to mid-September.

New Zealand

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO WORK in the wonderful and slightly remote [Contact info available to subscribers] area located in Westland Tai Poutini National Park on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island – we are looking for two people for morning cleaning work and one of them for reception work in the afternoons (office experience preferred). The person who won’t do reception work should be able to find afternoon/evening work in one of the nearby restaurants or supermarket, etc. We are looking for someone who is based in New Zealand (please do not apply if you are outside of New Zealand without a NZ work permit) and can start in the next week. Ideally we need someone to commit for at least three to six months. You will need the ability to work under pressure and have great attention to detail. Accommodation can be provided at a cost if needed. You will need to have a valid IRD number and NZ work visa. We are seeking team players who are outgoing and friendly, fluent in English (written and spoken) with attention to detail. You will need to be honest and reliable. If you have relevant skills and want to be part of the team then we are looking forward to hearing from you. Please send your resume with photo and references to the following email address:

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Monday, July 17, 2017

Maine

INNKEEPER POSITION available at [Contact info available to subscribers], located in mid-coast Maine directly on the waterfront. The [Contact info available to subscribers] has 12 luxury accommodations and a reputation for outstanding quality and superb guest service. We are seeking Innkeepers who are committed to and capable of delivering excellence, are motivated to work with a top notch team to provide the ultimate guest experience, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as time management skills. Our Innkeepers are well paid to be the best professionals in the hospitality business and there are opportunities for advancement, full-time positions, seasonal or year round, and housing. To respond, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Jersey

Washington

GUEST RELATIONS COORDINATOR needed at the [Contact info available to subscribers] This full-time position is very demanding and a multi-tasker is needed in order to perform at a high level day in and day out. The primary focus is on exceeding guest expectations. Please only apply is you have extensive social media skills that would include; postings to all social media channels, publishing weekly e-newsletter and developing exciting and creative videos. Other key responsibilities include; stand-in Innkeeper, kitchen tasks, breakfast service, culinary tasks and special event support. The chosen candidate must be in super physical condition, love to interact with people, love dogs and want to use this position as a stepping stone to other professional pursuits. The compensation package includes; $1,000 a month, off site one bedroom apartment including all utilities and the benefits of living on San Juan Island. The start date will be the week of September 4, 2017. Please pursue our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] and if this interests you and you are serious about moving to an island please send a cover letter and resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wisconsin

LOOKING FOR A PART-TIME CARETAKER for on-site Property Management at the [Contact info available to subscribers] in Richland Center, Wisconsin. Position Summary: Light maintenance, cleaning of grounds and facility, etc. for a 26 unit building. Compensation includes a free quality, modern two bedroom apartment, plus a monthly salary. Please submit your resume and letter of interest by

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Thursday, July 13, 2017

Massachusetts

[Contact info available to subscribers] CARETAKER needed by the [Contact info available to subscribers] in Framingham, MA. The [Contact info available to subscribers] is the oldest and largest Protestant denomination in the Commonwealth. We provide resources, services and mission opportunities for local churches throughout the state. We own a 114-acre parcel of land in Framingham composed of woods, maintained fields and lawns. The buildings onsite consist of an office building, a meeting facility, two residences, a youth building and several smaller outbuildings used by our summer day camp. The caretaker will be responsible for routine custodial and maintenance work including, but not limited to: maintaining vehicles, buildings, equipment and grounds; midweek cleaning and restocking of restrooms as needed; meeting room set up and breakdown. The job also includes welcoming of guests and general hospitality. The caretaker must be self-motivated, very responsible, dependable, flexible and willing and able to work independently. Must communicate and work well with others and be friendly and welcoming to guests. Must be adept at basic carpentry, painting, equipment repair and basic plumbing. The job requires a valid driver’s license, neat appearance and good hygiene. Must be capable of lifting 75 pounds safely and independently, have the ability to climb a ladder up to twenty-five feet high, operate a dump truck, snow blower, snowplow and sander, and have excellent hand-eye coordination and the ability to safely use hand power tools and equipment. General responsibilities at [Contact info available to subscribers] will include cleaning up meeting rooms upon group’s departure; set up rooms for following groups, wash dishes, kitchen floor, etc. if necessary, re-stock and clean bathrooms when needed, remove trash and recycling on a consistent basis from Edwards House, keep closets stocked with paper towels and toilet paper, secure the building at night, close and lock all windows and doors, turn heat down to 60, and provide hospitality if needed on weekend evenings, and assist with reasonable requests. The caretaker will be provided with a three-room apartment in a classic, charming retreat house in exchange for 936 hours of work per year (18 hours per week, on average). The resident has use of the commercial kitchen with the understanding that its primary purpose is for providing food service to retreat center guests. Utilities, wireless internet, washer and dryer are included. If you are interested, please call [Contact info available to subscribers] for further information. Thank you!

New York

Oregon

WANTED: A mature and dependable worker with experience in landscape care and property maintenance for a residence in northern Willamette Valley. Must provide work references in caring for conifers and deciduous trees, shrubs and bamboo. There is no lawn or vegetable garden. In exchange for twenty hours of work a week, a small comfortably furnished studio apartment with private bath is provided and required as residence. It is suitable only for a single person. Please reply with at least two work references and a possible starting date to

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Rhode Island

FULL-TIME HUSBAND AND WIFE CARETAKERS needed for a Narragansett Residence. This is a year round opportunity to work as a live-in couple to manage a Narragansett, RI estate. This position is full-time. Prefer a mature, energetic couple who are seeking a long-term position. The ideal candidates are flexible, dependable, team players, hardworking and efficient. Duties include housekeeping, laundry, cooking, pool maintenance, light maintenance, light gardening, errand running, chauffeuring and vehicle care. Accommodations in a private, furnished guest house on the premises are available for two adults with paid utilities, salary, paid time off, 401K retirement plan and partial medical coverage. An automobile will be available for use in meeting the work responsibilities. Only non-smokers need apply. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Colorado

LONG-TERM, SEASONAL COUPLE needed for building and grounds maintenance/cooking and housekeeping on large, high end mountain ranch near Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Permanent ranch staff includes manager and assistant manager couples and one other seasonal couple. Commercial activities include cattle, bison, haying, and occasional guest services. Recreational activities include horseback riding, hiking, fishing, shooting, cookouts, snowmobiling, and cross country skiing. The candidates should be able to work with little supervision while meeting the needs of the ranch owners, managers, and guests with a positive and fun attitude. One of the couple team will be responsible for mowing, landscaping, building maintenance, and general handyman services while the other will act as complete food service manager providing food procurement and cooking for the owners and guests as well as housekeeping and related supervisory duties. Both will provide general concierge and hospitality services as well. This is a long-term, mostly seasonal position from approximately April 15 to October 15 each year with occasional duties during the winter. Competitive salary and year around housing provided for the right outgoing, non-smoking and physically fit couple with the appropriate background and experience. Please send your cover letter, photos, and separate resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Kansas

I NEED A FULL-TIME CARETAKER to live on a small ranch in southeastern Kansas. Room plus basic foods, such as meat, potatoes, canned veggies, tomato sauce, canned fruits, spaghetti, macaroni, flour, sugar and tea provided. Pay will be once a month at $600. I pay utilities. Applicants must be drug free, and be willing to mow the yard, feed and water chickens, work on fences, and work with calves. This is a great job for single person. Please text [Contact info available to subscribers]

Washington

HORSE RANCH CARETAKER NEEDED at a small horse ranch located on the west side of the Cascade Mountains, in SW Washington. Our 200-acre ranch is rural with quick access to fishing, hunting, lakes, rivers, hiking, trail riding, camping and other outdoor activities, yet minutes to town and Interstate 5 to Portland and Seattle. An individual or couple are welcome here. On-site living with your animals is an option. Knowledge of horses important. The caretaker will manage supplies for feeding, equipment maintenance, fencing, and managing other labor as needed. Key Responsibilities will include horse feeding, turnout, stall cleaning, manure spreading, and arena grooming. Farm maintenance will include fence (board, non-climb, and electric) repairs and additions, field and lawn mowing, weed spraying, pasture harrowing, yard work, out building repairs and additions, painting, basic carpentry, plumbing, and electrical. Equipment maintenance will include two tractors, implements, lawnmower, weed eaters, water pumps, pressure washer, paint sprayer … etc. Applicants under consideration must consent to background and drug tests. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Monday, July 10, 2017

Australia

THIS IS NOT A PAID POSITION. Our beautiful 20 acre property is on the market and has been for some time now. We are looking for caretakers who are fully self-contained, who are prepared to start ASAP. We prefer long-term, local caretakers, if possible. Prior to them taking on the role, we would discuss with them the notice they would need before moving. If need be, we would negotiate a longer settlement date with our buyers to suit our caretakers when we do sell. On application we would discuss a probationary period, to cover both parties, if things don’t work out on either side. Also, we like to be able to speak with at least two local references. The caretakers would be able to use the washing machine on the back verandah of the house and the covered in toilet and shower, adjacent to the shed, under the tank stand. We have a satellite TV connection in our lounge room which you are welcome to use with your TV. In return, we would like the house and bathroom/toilet kept clean. In exchange for free rent, electricity and water, we would ask that the gardens be maintained. We have an in-ground pop up sprinkler reticulation system which runs off the bore and there is a ride-on mower. We supply the fuel. The 3m verandahs around the house are to be kept clean, ready for house inspections when necessary. All our caretakers in the past have loved our property. Our property is 13 kms from Batchelor on Litchfield Park Road, and a 35 minute drive to Florence Falls in Litchfield National Park. Darwin is an hour 20 minutes away and the Coolalinga Shopping Centre is under an hour’s drive. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Mexico

CARETAKER COUPLE POSITION available in the beautiful Sacramento Mountains, in Mayhill, NM. The [Contact info available to subscribers] near beautiful Cloudcroft, New Mexico, is seeking applications for a couple to be a cook, caretaker, groundskeeper and manager. The position begins January 1, 2018. Housing will be provided along with salary and utilities (except for private phone), plus meals during events. The couple will live on site year-round in a four bedroom mobile home. The area has an excellent school system with bus pick-up next to the campground. A small truck and some tools are provided for campgrounds work. Please send a letter of interest to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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55-year-old male smoke/drug free, good health, good transportation. Looking for a salaried long-term caretaker position. Willing to relocate. Experience includes 30 plus years manufacturing (18 years supervision) 25 plus years roofing as side work, 16 years caring for a local doctor’s property. I’m looking to break the manufacturing mold as I find the caretaker type of work much more fulfilling. I look forward to hearing from you to discuss what your short-term and long-term needs might be. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Friday, July 7, 2017

Australia

CARETAKER needed now. This caretaker position is available near Beaudesert, a small town in the Scenic Rim Region, Queensland. The position would be suitable for a couple or a pensioner. A cottage is available for the caretaker. Gardening and maintenance tasks required. Queensland applicants should call

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Maryland

LIVE-IN CARETAKER needed. Seeking a special person to maintain and improve a special property in the Greenspring Valley area of Baltimore County. Must be skilled and experienced in gardening/groundskeeping of large property and building maintenance. Preferred skills include tractor maintenance, carpentry, drywall, painting, etc. Importantly, looking for the person with a “can do” attitude and great organizational and communication skills. The caretaker will need to have your own truck or SUV. Excellent references and background check required. Compensation will be commensurate with skills and experience. If you believe that your skills, attitude and character fit the position, please text [Contact info available to subscribers]

Nevada

PROPERTY CARETAKER needed in Minden, NV. Park and reside in your own RV, mini home or motor home in exchange for being a property/animal caretaker. Prefer someone familiar with horses. This would be great for a retired individual. Sorry no dogs. Daily duties include taking care of the property (1.5 acres) and animals, (horses/chickens/dogs and cats) it may only take a couple of hours a day, depending on your pace. You are responsible for some of your own utilities, laundry situation, food situation, transportation, etc. We are only providing water, electric and sewer at a location for you to park and live in your own accommodations in exchange for help around the property. Must be able to pass a background check. No pay involved. Please email

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New Hampshire

CARETAKER NEEDED for a property located one hour from Concord, NH and one hour from North Conway, NH. It’s a beautiful lakeside estate with wooded, natural, and well maintained grounds. Looking for a well-qualified caretaker. Must have extensive knowledge of building maintenance, equipment usage and maintenance, landscaping skills, and handyman skills. Must be self-motivated, hardworking, enjoy working alone, working outdoors in all seasons, and must take pride in every aspect of their work while working independently and with direction from the owner. This position entails daily work and supervision of the property and its 10+ buildings. Salary, housing, and other benefits are included. Well qualified candidates can email a resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] for consideration.

New York

A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE ON THE BEACH on Long Island’s north shore. Ditch the commute – live where you work! This opportunity offers an ideal job share arrangement for a couple to take total care of a property on the North Shore of Long Island. A great package is on offer including a beautiful three bedroom house on the beach for the duration of the employment. A combined salary of up to $100,000 per annum, with paid health and dental insurance, approximately 10% of salary additional contribution to a defined contribution retirement plan, above-mentioned housing and most utilities included. Vacation will start at two weeks per year for the first five years, and must be scheduled with employers in advance. The outgoing couple are retiring after ten successful years. Flexibility, attention to detail, organizational skills, and a can-do attitude are essential. Hours can be unpredictable but are generally normal working hours. Some overnight travel or weekend and week-night presence may be necessary as well as covering for employees at other properties on occasion. The job does offer reasonable leeway to arrange your own schedule. Duties will involve supervising local employee(s) as well as supervising and obtaining outside contractors and service people when needed, and therefore Candidate(s) must be capable of identifying appropriate vendors, negotiating with them, processing bids, summarizing findings for principals, bill paying, and checking for billing accuracy (basic computer literacy is a must). Candidate(s) should themselves possess the ability to perform small-scale construction, repair projects, painting, yardwork/grounds maintenance, landscaping, and house cleaning and washing. Candidate(s) must have experience in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and HVAC. Must be comfortable and experienced with hand and power tools and able to operate them safely. Other expected responsibilities include, but are not limited to: monitoring and arranging for maintenance of the generator, pumps, air handlers, etc.; time keeping duties; ongoing professional development and appraisals for yourself and others; maintenance of indoor heated pool plus hot tub and sauna; upkeep of several vehicles and a 17ft motorboat (gas, oil changes, vehicle inspections as necessary, cleaning, towing); snow removal; lawn-mowing and other care; seasonal and holiday preparation; readying the guest house when guests are expected; occasional grocery shopping/household provisioning; pet care for cats or dogs in owners’ absence (potentially mornings, evenings and/or weekends); emergency response and preparedness. All applicants must have a valid clean driver’s license and be available for driving people and items when required; CDL certification a plus. The job does require Candidate(s) to perform physical labor at times. Candidates will be required to pass a background check and physical. Housing and workplace are smoke free zones. Please respond to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Washington

OUTRAGEOUS OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE for the right couple/person! Full-time caretaker wanted for a historic five acre farm on Bainbridge Island, WA. Mechanical savvy required. Rent-free 500 sq. ft. apartment, along with a $800/month salary, large sunny garden, abundant fruit trees, gorgeous view to the Olympic mountains, great neighbors, 24/7 unconditional love from watchdogs Ellie and Jack, and farm audio provided by eight sheep and two donkeys. Experience with farm animals required. Extra credit for applicants with a passion for the earth, ability to “putter” with a smile and happy heart, those beyond “stuff”, and reformed vagabonds searching to drop anchor for a decade or so. Enthusiastic applicants, please send your resume to

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Thursday, July 6, 2017

California

FISHING CLUB CARETAKER needed in Fall River Mills, CA. We need a caretaker to look after a 46 acre fishing club on Lava Creek Road next to Eastman Lake. Must be experienced in normal rural house/property repairs and grounds keeping. Meticulous housekeeping is a requirement. Couples preferred. This is a great part-time job, with lots of spare time and a life in one of the world’s most beautiful locations. Training by the present caretaker will start in early September 2017, with handover in early October. Compensation includes a separate single family home, and utilities, plus a salary for part-time work. Successful candidates must pass a background check and drug test. Please fax your cover letter and resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Colorado

WE NEED ONE PERSON OR AN ESTABLISHED COUPLE to live on the land and be responsible for two to three hours a day of light duty farm work (cleaning goat barns, compost, watering perennials, house and land-sitting), starting September 13, for a minimum of three months. Full room and board is provided, and all utilities (including Wi-Fi and Skype-to-phone service for the U.S. and Canada) are included. Additional compensation is negotiable. Must have your own vehicle. Shii Koeii is a small, diverse farm in rural Southern Colorado whose farmers are taking a sabbatical break this season. We have 75 acres mostly for pasturing the goats with only one acre our cultivated footprint. The main river of the county, though small, runs through the farm. We will be provide full training. We will give you time off when we are on the land, however, while we are away there are at least minimal farm chores to do every day. You will live in our comfortable straw bale home that has passive heating and cooling (optional woodstove), off-grid power (solar and wind), two bedrooms, a washing machine, full kitchen, and, composting toilet. You could occasionally host your friends or family. You will, for some periods of time, be sharing the house and land with us, and we like to share meals and chores. During those times we could also give you a break for a few days or a week to get off the land and explore the area. We are in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, one hour’s drive from the nearest city, 30 minutes from the nearest grocery store and movie theatre and 10 minutes from our wee village (population 200) that has limited services. The area is beautiful, arid, and surrounded by mountains. It’s an outstanding place for quiet, walking, hiking, mountain biking, birding, stargazing and many artistic endeavors. Many wild animals call this area home including deer, elk, black bears, mountain lions, bobcat and pronghorn. Who we are looking for: a mature, extremely responsible person or couple who is/are caring, honest, communicative, direct, independent, mentally and physically healthy, disciplined, keeps commitments, appreciates quiet and the company of goats. Other qualities required: patience, compassion, a sense of humor, the ability to take initiative, ability to multi-task, ability to notice and pay close attention to detail, efficiency with time, a strong work ethic, an aversion to and commitment to heal from sexism, racism, heterosexism, classism, and other structural and personal forms of oppression; profound respect for the natural world; an understanding of and openness to living in cash poverty and all that that entails; freedom from addiction to any substance other than tobacco and/or caffeine; the ability to be happy without constant electronic stimulation (iPod, iPad, phone, etc.). Must have previous outdoor work experience, experience with animal care, and able to provide references. Because we are a place of healing, we are trying to move away from a dependency on drugs. Despite the changes in Colorado state law, we allow no recreational drugs at Shii Koeii, including medicinal and recreational marijuana. We do allow the smoking of tobacco away from the buildings, caffeine (within reason), and a limited amount of beer or wine. If you have children or pets, let’s talk about it. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

New York

RENTAL/CARETAKING OPPORTUNITY available at a two bedroom/one bathroom farmhouse on four acres at a private location in Elizabethtown, NY. Open floor plan down plus two bedroom/one bathroom up. Washer/Dryer. Detached garage. Responsibilities: mowing, landscaping, cleaning, light snow removal, light maintenance/repair, and coordinating with contractors. Looking for a professional/retired/semi-retired single or couple. Planning on the property being available August 1st or August 15th. A dog will be considered. Happy to provide more details if you are interested. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] with your contact info. Rent is negotiable depending on your background and skills. $600 starting point for minimal caretaking.

Nicaragua

RANCH AND HOSTING POSITION available in Nicaragua, located 20 minutes from the surf beach town of San Juan del Sur. We are looking for someone who is a very experienced horse rider with a good knowledge of western riding (and be able to provide riding lessons to beginners). You should also have basic knowledge of horse healthcare and natural horsemanship and experience in hospitality and enjoy hosting international guests. You should love people and enjoy the role of a ranch host here. You should love being creative in the kitchen and be willing to help prep, serve and host meals for up to 15 people. You will need to drive a ‘manual shift’ vehicle. General responsibilities will include daily errands to town and pick-up and delivery of guests. You should have intermediate or higher level Spanish, be very comfortable in nature, and be interested in exploring a sustainable, off-grid lifestyle. You should be well-traveled and comfortable living in a foreign culture – ideally this is not your first time to Central America. You should enjoy photography and be willing to photograph our tours and do post editing of the images. All food and accommodation included. If you are interested in this position please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] and attach your resume(s) and a current photo. We will contact suitable candidates for a skype interview.

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Monday, July 3, 2017

Canada

FULL-TIME, LIVE-IN CARETAKER required at a small private equestrian facility in West Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Must have experience with horses and love animals. Must be able to drive a small tractor and be knowledgeable with small equipment. A nice one bedroom suite and utilities will be provided in exchange for caretaking of my small farm. Please call

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England

HOUSE SITTER WANTED in Kent, UK starting September 20, 2017 for three weeks. Will need to look after the house, walk and feed the dog and feed the cat. We have a three bedroom semi-detached house in the village of Hextable, Kent. There is great transport links to London and beyond. All we ask is that the pets are looked after and the house is kept clean and tidy. If you are interested please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Texas

RANCH CARETAKER needed for a ranch property in Utopia, Texas. [Contact info available to subscribers] is looking to hire a couple (husband and wife team). Responsibilities will include washing, cleaning and replacing equipment and furnishings; disposing of trash, waste and other disposable materials; dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming all bedrooms, bathrooms, corridors, lobbies, dining rooms and other areas, and cook and prepare meals. Other needed skills include the ability to multi-task, being versatile, being handy with tools, having computer skills, being bi-lingual, have a valid driver’s license, and run errands. The schedule will be full-time Monday – Friday. Room and board, insurance benefits, 401K, paid time off, and many other benefits offered. Please apply online at [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Equestrian Estate Manager/Luxury Property Manager available in Montana: Native Montana returning home. Married couple seeking Estate Management/Property Management position in Montana. 35+ years providing the highest standards of equine and property management care. 20+ years within the 5 Star Resort environment. Attentive to details, anticipating needs, sole charge experience. No Drama! Super references. How may we serve YOU? Please contact

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Friday, June 30, 2017

Florida

PRIVATE CENTRAL FLORIDA ranch in search of a ranch hand/land caretaker. Duties to include, but are not limited to managing all aspects of the property on a daily basis…animal care, handyman/woman, operate machinery, landscaping, fencing, etc. Ideal candidate(s) must be motivated, honest, dependable and hardworking with an eye for detail. This is a non-smoking facility and we’re asking for no drugs or drama. If interested please email your resume, salary requirements and references to

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New Zealand

HELP NEEDED on my small horse farm in Cambridge, in the Waipa District of the Waikato Region of the North Island of New Zealand. Must have experience handling horses on the ground and you must be a confident rider out hacking (trail riding). I train horses for dressage and jumping and I also compete at horse shows. Also need some gardening jobs to be done here. Good accommodation provided in my house (a comfortable room) and meals provided. This is not a full-time job. Only one person required – not a couple. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers] No texts please.

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Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Australia

ACTIVE CARETAKER couple required for a cattle property located 200kms southwest of Roma, in the Maranoa Region of Queensland. A large air-conditioned, fully furnished four bedroom home, with meat, power, internet and phone supplied. Only house proud, clean and sober habits need apply. Local caretakers should call

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Canada

FULL-TIME BUILDING MAINTENANCE/CARETAKER needed in Langley, British Columbia. The [Contact info available to subscribers] (a non-profit organization) is offering a full-time building maintenance position to the right candidate. We are an affordable housing society with a diverse clientele. The ideal applicant is reliable and mechanically inclined. A thorough knowledge of building and mechanical systems and handyman skills are required. The right candidate must also possess the ability to analyze situations and exercise sound judgement. Compensation to be discussed (benefits available after a probation time). Interested candidates should fax their resume with references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Nevada

PROPERTY CARETAKER needed in Northwest Las Vegas. Park and live (reside) in your own RV, Camper, or Motor home in exchange for being a property/animal caretaker. This would be great for an individual or a couple. Daily duties include taking care of the property and animals (horses/goats/bunnies, etc.). It might only take one or two hours per day, depending on your pace. You are responsible for your own utilities, laundry situation, food situation, transportation, etc. We are only providing a location for you to park and live in your own RV, Camper, or Motor home in exchange for help around the property. Please text

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Virginia

IN NEED OF A ROOMMATE/CARETAKER in Chesapeake, VA. Free room and board provided. In search of a roommate and caretaker for my Grandmother. She lives in a two story home in the Greenbrier area of Chesapeake, VA. We are looking for a roommate to help with: routine chores around the house (vacuuming, dishes, etc.), taking my Grandmother to and from doctor appointments occasionally (one to two times a week on average), running errands a few times a week (picking up prescriptions, groceries, etc.), and occasional company for my Grandmother. She has two small dogs (one toy poodle, and one rat terrier). A roommate will share the down stairs kitchen, dining room, and guest bathroom with my Grandmother, but will be provided with their own downstairs living room, upstairs bedroom, and bathroom (separate from bedroom, but on same floor just steps away). As her home has two living rooms, the roommate along with my Grandmother will have their own. In return for the caretaking, free room and board will be offered. A roommate will buy their own specific groceries. We are looking for a roommate who does not smoke in or out of the home. Please text [Contact info available to subscribers]

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I am looking to housesit and be your animal caretaker this summer in the Selma, AL area. I love all pets and horses and know how to feed and care for all animals. I am also skilled in light housekeeping, and handy-person work, and if I can’t do the job, I’ll find the right person to get the job done. I am soft spoken, professional, trustworthy, and hard-working. I have excellent references available. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Monday, June 26, 2017

California

Florida

FULL-TIME CARETAKER POSITION available in Naples, FL. Need a caretaker for our compound on a 15 acre property. Must have five years’ experience in small engine repairs, irrigation systems, plumbing, carpentry and electrical. Compensation will be $600 per week, plus on site living quarters. To apply, please email your resume with references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Mexico

CARETAKER NEEDED for a rural ranch near Quemado, NM. Live rent free; only pay for propane and internet/phone. No salary. Duties include keeping the place looking nice for potential buyers, as it is for sale. On 480 acres with two houses; one has renter. No animal care. Must like quiet and solitude. Greenhouse available for your use. Will need two references and must be able to pass a background check. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

North Carolina

NEED A WORKING MANAGER/CARETAKER OR COUPLE for a primitive, mountain, hike-in lodge in Marshall, NC. This is a live-in position that will last through late November. Duties include guest services, cleaning, and cooking basic meals. The property is over 500 acres with spectacularly beautiful views, very private, and sits at over 5,000 feet. Two primitive cabins that are on the property and can accommodate around 15 guests. Compensation includes room and board. Salary negotiable. Please mail your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Oregon

PROPERTY MANAGER AND FURRY EARTHLING COMPANION/CARETAKER needed in Laurelwood, OR. We are seeking a single individual to live-in (full-time) in our separate 2nd house (1,100 sq. ft.) on our acreage to care for our Jack Russell Terriers (and occasional puppies) and watch and maintain our property when we travel for work. A variety of on-site duties will need to be performed and the caretaker must be able to regularly lift 75 lbs. (no families/no other pets/no children please). The fully furnished house has a new full bath (travertine heated floors), new kitchen, new floors, LCD TV, 350 cable/movie channels, sitting room, high speed internet, wood burning stove (needs installing), washer and dryer, and bedroom. The back 300 sq. ft. will soon be complete which has a loft (10′ ceilings). We live south of Hillsboro in the mountains, so you must appreciate living in the country – we have mud and dust! We are just 20 minutes from town. The ideal person must love dogs and puppies, be reliable, independent, trustworthy, clean, non-drug user, have a current driver’s license, and will be required to run errands to town once a week. Must pass a criminal background check. Compensation includes free living quarters, internet, cellphone, utilities, cable and a salary. Multiple additional building projects are available. Serious inquiries from single applicants only please. We prefer someone to be a “homebody” since we do travel sometimes. If interested, please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] to learn more, and then contact

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Married Caretaker Couple seeking a long-term position in New England/Northeast USA. Open to full-time or part-time, with on-site housing/utilities. Have been caring for current residence for 5.5 years. Prefer a quiet/peaceful setting with natural beauty. Conscientious professionals skilled in housekeeping, lawn/garden care, cooking, basic repair/maintenance work, and relating to people with magnanimity and grace. Honest team-players with an outstanding work ethic. Both healthy and physically fit. Resumes and references available. To learn more about us, please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] (You can contact us via the Contact page.) Thank you!

Thursday, June 22, 2017

Australia

LOCAL COUPLE wanted to do gardening and light duties. In return, we will provide a free fully furnished air-conditioned house with electricity. Located in the Hervey Bay Area, near a coastal city in southern Queensland, widely known as a site for observing humpback whales. We are also close to Fraser Island, which has beaches and features a rainforest habitat for dingoes and other wildlife. Local Queensland couples should call

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Canada

HOUSE SITTER WANTED from July 5th – 23rd in Blewett, British Columbia. I am looking for a house/garden-sitter while I’m on holidays. I have a small cabin in an off-grid community in Blewett. Someone with garden comfortability would be ideal … there will be peas and strawberries to pick and watering to be done! It will be necessary to meet sometime before July 5th to show you the ropes! Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Rhode Island

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Wednesday, June 21, 2017

New Jersey

New Zealand

FULL-TIME PROPERTY MANAGER CARETAKER needed at the [Contact info available to subscribers] The caretaker will need to have extensive handyman skills covering carpentry, plumbing and painting; as well as an interest in landscaping and ongoing grounds maintenance. Should be hardworking, honest, conscientious, able to work unsupervised and be a self-starter with a massive dose of common sense. Need to have experience working in schools; ability/skill/interest in grounds/sustainability etc. Salary will be in the range of $40,000 – $44,999. Please mail or drop off your resume and covering letter to [Contact info available to subscribers] New Zealand. This position starts ASAP in negotiation with the successful candidate. Applications close on June 30th.

North Carolina

LIVE-IN INNKEEPER (COUPLE) OR INTERIM INNKEEPER needed for the [Contact info available to subscribers], in Bald Head Island, NC. We are looking for an experienced or aspiring Innkeeper (preferably a couple) to manage our Inn. We are a 13-suite HOA fractional ownership B&B located in the Harbor Village of Bald Head Island. The Innkeeper will manage guest services, breakfast, maintenance, etc. and report to the HOA Board of Directors. Serious inquiries only and you must have references. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Pennsylvania

PET RESORT POSITION available. We are looking for a responsible, experienced, reliable animal lover. We need an animal caretaker/pet tech full or part-time, who would like to train and grow in the animal business at our pet resort. Please stop in for an application, or mail your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

FULL-TIME LIVE-IN MAINTENANCE PERSON needed in Swiftwater. Our high volume restaurant and development company in the Pocono Mountains is looking for a long-term live-in caretaker. Non-smoking, no drugs, small pet is a possibility. Diverse duties to include overall general building maintenance, janitorial services, keeping of the grounds, light carpentry, painting, etc., although duties will increase as pending projects require. Extra hours are available in the restaurant on an as needed basis. Room and board provided, as well as hourly wage, which is negotiable as per your level of experience. References required. Please respond via email to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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EXPERIENCED HOUSE SITTER/CARETAKER AVAILABLE. Looking for a placement in the southeast United States, especially Atlanta and northeast Georgia, or Asheville (or elsewhere in North Carolina). I am very familiar with landscape maintenance, willing to care for pets, and have prior experience in caretaking/house sitting in the north Georgia area. I am a writer and am working on a book. Need time/space to find a publisher/literary agent. I am also a professional pianist (jazz, blues, and classical influences). Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Monday, June 19, 2017

California

LOVE CLEANING? Live-in Assistant Innkeeper needed immediately in Point Reyes, CA. Detailed information is at [Contact info available to subscribers] so I’ll just use the remainder of my 100 word ad to share a quote I rediscovered this morning: “When I was five years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down ‘happy’. They told me I didn’t understand the assignment, and I told them they didn’t understand life.” – John Lennon

Minnesota

CARETAKER(S) needed at [Contact info available to subscribers] on Lake Superior. Would you like to escape the summer heat, live lakeside, and explore many hiking trails this summer and enjoy many winter activities near the Midwest’s largest ski resort? If yes, we would love to hear from you! [Contact info available to subscribers] in Lutsen is an iconic Lake Superior North Shore landmark with guest lodge, cabins, and a restaurant and pub onsite. We have a busy summer season ahead of us and are looking for a right person or couple to come and join our diverse and fun team. We are hoping to find professional, reliable, fun-loving individual(s) who want to spend their time at a really cool place and work with a great team. If the applicants are a couple than we would prefer that one be experienced in culinary field and the other person could assume more caretaking as well as other lodge positions. The caretaker responsibilities will include being on call five nights a week, 8pm – 8am (guest’s locked out of room, firewood sale, late check in, etc.). Housing included ($1,000 deposit required.) Heat, electric, phone, Wi-Fi, and Dish Network all included. This is a year round position. There is an additional hourly rate for a cook position and any other Lodge position for all hours worked. Please email your resume and references to

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Pennsylvania

CARETAKER COUPLE POSITION AVAILABLE September 1st for an 8,000 sq. ft. home on 55 acres near Stroudsburg, PA. Responsibilities include cleaning, laundry, mowing, pool maintenance, snow plowing and managing contractors. Experience with routine electrical, plumbing, carpentry and mechanical a plus. Seeking physically fit, self-starters with integrity and a strong work ethic. In return for 110 hours per couple, per month, receive a small stipend plus free rent and utilities in a separate home on the estate. Outside income is required. Must complete a background and credit check and provide references. Please contact

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Active Retired Nomad Couple Available. Steve is a professional massage therapist. Can safely operate a tractor and small farm equipment. Have horse and livestock experience, along with basic handyman skills. Clean background/driving record. CDL license. TWIC (security clearance). Excellent organizational and problem solving skills. Congenial. Appreciates cultural diversity. Rebekah is a retired ESL/Elementary teacher with caregiver experience. General farm/greenhouse, computer, and household skills. Active. Enjoys working outdoors. Appreciates simplicity and solitude. We are flexible geographically, willing to travel, reliable, motivated, honest, nonsmoking, animal lovers. Prefer country living in a quiet location near walking/hiking trails. Desire modest stipend. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Australia

SINGLE OR MARRIED COUPLE required for a Wide Bay-Burnett cattle property. Wide Bay-Burnett is in Queensland, located about 300 kilometres north of Brisbane. Free rent offered in exchange for help on the property. Must have experience with livestock. Successful applicants must provide a local police check. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Colorado

ON-SITE PROPERTY MANAGER/CARETAKER needed in Dillon, CO. [Contact info available to subscribers] (88 units) in Summit Cove is seeking a Colorado licensed or able to be licensed on-site property manager. A couple is preferred. Successful candidates will be proficient in MS Office and Quick Books, have experience in landscaping, maintenance, and project organization/vendor oversight, and have good customer service skills. Salary will be commensurate with experience, housing included. Please email your resume with references to [Contact info available to subscribers] by 30 June 2017.

New York

A HORSE CAREGIVER, STABLE CARE AND MAINTENANCE PERSON needed at an equine welfare sanctuary located on 150 beautiful acres in upstate NY. Live rent free in a personal cabin with one bedroom, bath and kitchenette. Must be able to start quickly and make a commitment of 5+ months. Includes a pay stipend. Non-smoker, non-drinker, sorry no pets. Must be able to lift hay bales and all other basic, physical farm work. Need to operate a tractor, and mend fences, etc. Must love horses, donkeys, minis, goats, dogs and more! Please send an email to [Contact info available to subscribers] and visit [Contact info available to subscribers] to learn more. We are a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization.

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Versatile, multi-skilled woman returning west – northern California, Oregon, Washington or ?? Consider a short or long-term position. Part-time, possibly full-time. Skills include – Cleaning; Organizing; Greenhouse/Garden/Orchard/Yard Work; Licensed Massage Therapist; Carpenter’s Helper; Ranch Work; Chainsaw Operation; Facilities Maintenance; Animal Care; Basic Computer Skills; Personal Assistant. I am intelligent, trustworthy, practical, creative, and conscientious. “A Good Worker.” Desire an honest earth friendly employer, in a quiet location with access to natural areas. I enjoy responsibility for a variety of tasks, and take pride in a job well done. Good references available. Please keep me in mind now or future and email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Arizona

LIVE-IN CARETAKERS needed at [Contact info available to subscribers], starting in approximately mid-September. The property is approximately 220 acres, quite lovely and at times can feel quite remote. The Arboretum is on the outskirts of town, three miles down a dirt road (Woody Mountain Road). The ideal candidate will have reliable transportation for all seasons, since Woody Mountain Road can be wash-board and muddy, as well as in deep snow in the winter. This position is ideal for someone semi-retired, with limited or some income, a retired couple or someone who has a part-time job. The caretaker must be a non-smoker (the job duties will be outlined during the interview process). The position reports directly to the Facilities Manager. The Arboretum is looking for a highly responsible person with an eye for cleanliness, who foresees the needs of the arboretum prior to events, takes the initiative, can follow a schedule of cleaning, has an attention to detail, is consistent, self-motivated, and has the ability to lift about 35 lbs. on the high end. There is a somewhat flexible schedule of about 15-25+ hours a week, mostly after hours, definitely weekends and Holidays likely. Compensation shall be a two bedroom apartment, with two bathrooms and a small kitchenette in a beautiful historic home built in the late 60’s. Utilities will also be paid for. Sorry, no pets. A background check and employment history will be performed before an offer can be made. If you are mature, responsible, honest, fun, hard-working and have solid transportation, please mail a cover page and resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] Please, no phone calls.

Australia

WE ARE LOOKING FOR FARM CARETAKERS rather than just house sitters to look after two properties (a seven minute drive apart) on the beautiful Sunshine Coast hinterland. We are willing to contribute some wages on top of the accommodation for three to six months. We have two options … you stay in our comfortable furnished two bedroom self-contained cottage and we pay you $100 per week on top of free accommodation and services. Alternatively you can bring your own caravan or RV and we can provide a site for you on the property with electricity and river water, and we can then afford to pay you $200 per week. We estimate 20 hours total per week on average, of light duties and some coordination of things like arranging water and gas deliveries, helping a guest who has locked themselves out or cannot work out how to turn the TV on, checking that the cleaners (who we employ separately) have done a good job, and that the mowing man has done what is required at the bigger property. In terms of the cattle, we need for the water troughs and fences to be checked every two to three days (an easy drive around the paddocks), cattle to be yarded and spayed once every three weeks (this takes about two to three hours for two people), garden watering if it doesn’t rain and generally keeping an eye on things, and making a judgement call if a repairer is required to be brought in to do work. There is a little ride on mowing – maybe two to three hours every two to three weeks, and there is a vegetable patch to maintain (and eat) and about eight fruit trees. One pet is OK to bring, providing that it does not bother the neighbors who often bring dogs to the property, nor create barking noise problems if left alone. We are in our 50’s and have lived in the Mary Valley for around 12 years, operating two holiday homes right on the banks of the Mary River. We have four children … all in Brisbane and grown up now, and have transitioned to semi-retirement in the last year. We like to sail and travel … and aspire to do more of these later this year. You can see our properties on [Contact info available to subscribers]m and then please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Pennsylvania

A BUSY RESTAURANT AND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, is looking for a long-term, live-in caretaker. A gentleman is preferred, non-smoking, no drugs, small pet is a possibility. Diverse duties to include overall general building maintenance, janitorial services, keeping of the grounds, light carpentry, painting, etc., although duties will increase as pending projects require. Extra hours available in the restaurant on an as needed basis. Room and board provided, as well as hourly wage, which is negotiable as per level of experience. Checkable references are required. Please respond via email to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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LOOKING TO HOUSESIT in Hamilton, Montana starting the end of June 2017. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] Thanks.

Thursday, June 8, 2017

Australia

FARM MANAGER/CARETAKER wanted for a quality farm at Maleny, located 90 kilometers north of Brisbane on the Blackall Range overlooking the Sunshine Coast hinterland in Queensland. The local applicant must be responsible and honest and have a thorough knowledge and ability with cattle, and also with horses, and the overall management of the property and pasture. The property has quality pasture land of 96 acres, and beautiful gardens, all of which must be maintained by the successful applicant. A fine two bedroom, air conditioned cottage is set in the gardens for the caretaker. Please call the owner, [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information and full details.

Colorado

PARK COUNTY COLORADO: Caretaking couple or single wanted for caretaking duties on more than 5,000 acres. The altitude here is around 9,000 feet, and a camper can be provided for housing. We raise yaks, and have also raised cattle, pigs, chickens. Duties will include fencing, animal care, and other projects. The work is fairly physical, would prefer younger applicants, who can “rough it”. This will not be a full-time position at all, 10 – 20 hours per week, and time to enjoy what this area has to offer. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Florida

CARETAKER NEEDED at the [Contact info available to subscribers] Responsibilities will include securing on-site premises on a daily basis before and after daytime hours of operation, six days per week. This position will be responsible to open the premises at approximately 6:45 a.m. and close at approximately 5:30 p.m. daily, and will be on call in case of an emergency during evening hours, including weekends and holidays. Occupancy for a couple or single individual in a newly constructed, never occupied, 900 sq. ft. one bedroom apartment located on the first floor of the four-story building on the Seventh Court east side (with minimal expenses incurred) is included. Compensation will be discussed during the interview. This is a great opportunity for an experienced person who works daytime nearby or is retired from employment in security, police/fire, or construction/carpentry/handyman. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for someone currently looking for a centrally located, brand new place to live at a minimal cost! We want to hire someone for this opportunity starting August 1, 2017. The person must be able to permanently live on the premises and be available early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays. Bilingual preferred. Caretaker candidates are welcome to apply in person Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 p.m. or forward your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Idaho

FULL-TIME CARETAKER needed for a backcountry lodge near Cascade. We are looking for a caretaker couple for our remote, isolated lodge. This may be a year round opportunity. Duties are cooking and general housekeeping, maintenance and serving guests. Room and board, with a small monthly stipend provided. If interested please call or text [Contact info available to subscribers] for more info.

North Carolina

A LARGE HORSE FARM is looking for a live-in, full-time caretaker/manager in Wilson, NC. Preferably looking for a husband/wife, couple, or duo to live on the farm to take care of and manage the care of 45-50 horses and the upkeep of the facility. We have 24 stalls with Show horses, a broodmare band, yearlings, babies, and a stallion. Responsibilities include feeding, watering, (three times a day) cleaning stalls (two times a day), giving and keeping track of supplements and medications, fixing fence and other small repairs around the farm. Housing (a one bedroom apartment) on the farm, cell phone, and weekly pay are provided. Absolutely must have experience taking care of horses and management skills. Must be responsible and self-motivated. Must be good at cleaning stalls that are bedded with shavings. Serious inquiries should please call

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Texas

IMMEDIATE OPENING for a handyman – caretaker – cowboy on a remote West Texas ranch, located 45 minutes from town. A competitive salary, housing, utilities, and ranch vehicle will be provided. Must be responsible, neat, clean, no drugs, no drunks, and no pets. Prefer a stable married couple with no children due to the proximity to town. Duties include: monitoring oilfield activities, maintaining water wells, pipelines, fences, and caring for a small herd of cattle and horses. Headquarters, barns, vehicles and equipment to be kept neat and clean at all times. Please mail your resume and references to

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Greetings! My family and I are seeking a caretaker position. My name is Elizabeth (Izzie for short). My husband, Larry, and I moved in and began taking care of my Mom in 2007 then my sister and then my father who was in the beginning stages of dementia. In 2013, my husband was relocated to Las Vegas, NV. We took my Dad with us, and my husband’s brother Gary moved along with us. My Dad developed a heart condition and later Alzheimer’s. I was the primary care provider of my Dad with help from my husband and brother-in-law for meals, medication, bathing, scheduling appointments, financial and others as needed, until he progressed to the point that I needed help with in home physical care. My father passed away in March 2017, and as we are experienced caretakers would be willing to take care of your property in the Las Vegas, NV area with the same love, attention to details and commitment as we have for my family. We are open to most caretaker’s situations whether simply house or pet sitting. I can provide references from agencies used in service to my Dad as to my character and diligence. We are good with plants, lawns, or other maintaining as needed as Larry and Gary have some mechanical, electrical and plumbing experience. I trained as a life coach, teach meditation/mindfulness life directions, and have been accepted into an online advanced mastery training program. We do not regularly drink or use any illegal drugs, but Larry and Gary do smoke, but strictly outside because I am asthmatic. I am great cook, also a grandmother, and willing to assist with children, aging parents, or as an administrative assistant. Long-term is desired, but open to semi-temporary as well (preferably not under two months). If interested, please call [Contact info available to subscribers] Thanks.

Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Australia

CARETAKER/MANAGER needed for a small Bed & Breakfast in Townsville, a coastal city in northeastern Queensland. This is a part-time position. Accommodation, electricity and internet provided. This would be suitable for a retired couple or single. Experience preferred, but not necessary. Immediate start available for the right applicant(s). For Australians to apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

California

FULL-TIME RANCH MANAGER/CARETAKER needed in Napa County. We are looking for a hardworking and hands on Manager/Caretaker for our 2,000 acre family recreational and hunting ranch in Napa County, as well as our vacation home in Napa. This live-in position (on the ranch) comes with the use of a brand new caretaker’s cottage that overlooks beautiful Lake Berryessa, a base salary (based on experience), use of a company vehicle and full benefits (health insurance, sick time and vacation time). Duties include groundskeeping, water system management, irrigation, fence and road maintenance, equipment upkeep, building maintenance and projects, pond upkeep, pool care, light construction, painting, game management, wildlife crop farming on occasion, security, oversight of major projects, buying supplies, managing a budget and other general duties typical of upkeep of this type of property. Management of our seasonal cattle program (this is not really a “cattle ranching” job). After each visit/use of the Napa house, the main ranch house and other ranch buildings, you will need to clean and maintain the buildings. Assist on site as needed when owners or guests are visiting either property. Need to be available to work some weekends as needed to help with entertaining guests. Need to be flexible with the work schedule as this is not always an 8-5 job. The perfect candidate(s) will be an individual or a couple team with significant experience in similar situation working or managing a rural property. You have expertise in all aspects of ranch management and able to advise the owner. The owner does not live on site, so you need to be a hard worker in unsupervised situations and must be able to complete projects and work independently. You need to have experience operating and maintaining major ranch systems and equipment, some mechanical skills with tools, landscaping, irrigation, general carpentry and construction, fencing and repair, livestock, and housekeeping. You can communicate frequently and clearly with the absentee owner on projects and issues and can use a computer for email. Wildlife management and farming experience is a plus. This is a physically demanding job. This is a long-term opportunity for a stable person or couple. You must be eligible to work in the United States, have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, no criminal record or outstanding warrants and be drug free. You must provide professional references in order to qualify for this job. We will conduct a background check. Please respond with your resume by emailing your resume in the body of the email to [Contact info available to subscribers] – not as an attachment. Please only reply if you have the required experience for the position.

Florida

PART-TIME YOUTH RANCH CARETAKER needed in Umatilla. We seek a seasoned Christian mission minded individual or couple, preferably with social security, employment or other fixed income and a heart for fatherless boys, single moms and youth at risk. For over 35 years we have managed the ministry from a 240 acre ranch, wildlife preserve and rural campground with over a mile of lakefront on Lake Yale, in Umatilla. We are only a little over three miles from town but very secluded, generally quiet during the week, and we operate nonresidential mentoring programs for Fatherless Youth. We are now a new public alcohol and smoke free campground and also 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. We need help with the property image, organization and equipment maintenance including mowing, maintaining boats, docks, campsites, and the tool room. We offer free lodging – a nice travel trailer with a slide, utilities, cable, and internet. Must pass a background check. We are a great team and looking for the right persons for a long-term relationship. You can learn more at [Contact info available to subscribers] and then please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] for an initial orientation.

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Texas

LOOKING FOR A RETIRED HUSBAND AND WIFE COUPLE to fulfill the duties of a caretaker and part-time manager at a self-storage facility in the Mineral Wells/Weatherford area. Management experience and computer skills are needed. Housing and utilities will be your compensation. Must be responsible, dependable and enjoy working with people. Prefer non-smokers, and a small pet is OK. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Monday, June 5, 2017

Alaska

FULL-TIME CARETAKER COUPLE needed at [Contact info available to subscribers] in Valdez. We are looking for a savvy couple to undertake housekeeping, customer service, basic lawn and building maintenance and caretaking duties. This position is seasonal, with the possibility of transitioning to year-round employment. Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Must have skills necessary and be physically able to carry out job duties in a timely manner. Housing is optional. Salary will depend on experience. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details. Thanks.

Costa Rica

CARETAKER NEEDED at a Costa Rican motorcycle repair shop. No pay involved. If you get a small pension or Social Security check and find it hard to make it in the States, then check out Costa Rica! Work part-time in exchange for free lodging, and Wi-Fi/cable TV. I need help with my large property, such as painting, cleaning, and garden work/light carpentry. You must have a passport and pay your own airfare. Work 20 hours a week and explore Costa Rica on your free time. You can learn more by visiting [Contact info available to subscribers] Live the dream in Costa Rica!

Maryland

FREE RENT for a house sitter/petsitter from Thursday 6/22/2017 – Thursday 7/6/2017 for a four-bedroom house, built in 1912 but remodeled in 2005. Located a mile north of the Washington DC/Maryland border (inside the 495 Beltway) and less than a mile from either the Takoma Park or Silver Spring metro stations. 1/8 of a mile to the nearest bus stop. 0.5 mile walk to supermarkets, movie theatres, mall and the rest of downtown Silver Spring. We are in a very walkable neighborhood. We have Wi-Fi, Netflix and Amazon Prime, along with a 2013 hot tub and a sinfully huge and leafy backyard for this urban a neighborhood. The house is cluttered but with an international and artistic decor. We have lots of hand painted furniture from Latin America. On the street parking is available with a residential parking permit (comes with the house). The house is on a hill and it is 26 steps from the street to our front door – not very wheelchair or mobility-impaired friendly. We have a 12 lb. 8-year-old miniature poodle, 5-year-old 12 lb. cat, and a 20-gallon fish tank. The cat is amazingly affectionate. The dog can do tricks. The fish are many breeding guppies, a danio, and bristlenose plecostamus. The dog needs at least a short walk in the morning and the evening – preferably one in between as well. With this many pets already housed here – other dogs and cats is probably not a good idea. There are a minimal number of house plants that need watering weekly. I would need to meet with you to go over the directions either by 8:30am on June 22 or earlier in the week. Our recent house sitters included a middle school teacher from Florida and two different AU graduate students. Please send a letter of interest and your references (prefer house sitting and petsitting experience and references) to caretakergazette@gmail.com and include “Silver Spring Position” in the Subject Line for our forwarding purposes. Thanks.

Montana

I JUST PURCHASED A TEN ACRE/SIX CABIN PROPERTY six miles from the West entrance to Glacier National Park, Montana. There is a daily manager but I am looking for someone to be on the property full-time in exchange for an RV site plus salary (negotiable). Internet is provided. The position would entail being available mornings and evenings for guests and occasional days the manager couldn’t be on site. You would help with guest services, some gardening/watering, and some cleaning. Gardening would be minimal as there is a landscape service to take care of the major stuff. It is a beautiful peaceful site and you would have plenty of time for your own pursuits. Let me know if you are interested and what type of smaller RV or travel trailer you would have. A valid driver’s license is required, must be drug free and pass a background check. All cabins, etc., are smoke-free. Knowledge of Glacier Park would be a plus. If you are interested, please forward a resume, references and a recent photo to [Contact info available to subscribers] No phone calls please.

New Mexico

OWNERS SEEKING A RESPONSIBLE WORKING COUPLE for their ranch in Arabela, New Mexico, located near the Lincoln National Forest. Foreman duties include but are not limited to, checking and filling feeders, maintaining and upkeep of multiple houses located on the property, tractor work, mowing, fence and road maintenance. Will also check waterlines and troughs and repair as needed, along with pond maintenance, brush trimming and clearing. The caretaker will be responsible for house cleaning, washing towels, sheets, etc., and keeping houses stocked and ready for guests. Previous ranching experience required along with medium-level handyman skills. On-site housing and utilities furnished. Salary dependent upon experience. Pre-hire drug testing and background checks will be performed prior to an offer of employment. Please respond in writing to

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Vermont

CABOT VERMONT HOMESTEAD is seeking a caretaker/rental. A paid job is available on a 53-acre homestead as well as rental in a separate newly remodeled Bungalow. The ideal person or couple will have experience with the operation and maintenance of farm equipment, haying, gardening, animal care, shoveling snow, maintenance, and chainsaw use. Able to farm-sit as needed. The Bungalow has an open living space on the main floor and open loft upstairs, shower/tub, wood stove, back-up generator, and garden space. Available July 15th – April 30th. There is a flexible start date and a renewable contract. Rent is $800/month. Utilities are super-efficient. Internet included. Part-time 25 – 30 hours/week May – November. 7 – 10 hours/week in winter. Pay is $15/hour, more with extensive experience. Tobacco free and no pets. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Washington

RVING COUPLE WANTED for part-time campground caretakers in Cle Elum. [Contact info available to subscribers] is a private campground located along the Yakima River. We are seeking a part-time caretaking team. We have a club house, seven outlying bathrooms, a ball park, a few picnic areas and roads in camp that need qualified caretakers to keep clean and maintained. [Contact info available to subscribers] is looking for a couple to work a minimum of two days per week, year round. The Office position consists of answering phones, monitoring our key controlled gate access, assisting members and guests with questions, selling sundry items, collecting fees, cleaning of club house and main restrooms, plus, other duties as required/when needed. The Outside position duties consists of cleaning restrooms and buildings, filling propane bottles, painting/non-structural repair of buildings, plumbing repair, lawn maintenance, operating a back hoe, plowing the roads of snow, picking up and dumping trash as needed, plus, other duties as required/when needed. The selected RVers must be self-starters who are motivated workers without daily supervision and who take pride in their work at all times. While our camp is open all year, there is not much to do in the winter months as there are few campers and all outlying restrooms are closed, thus reducing the cleaning and maintenance required. If you are good with people, have some computer skills and can operate our equipment and want to interact with nice people, let us know! We offer a monthly salary ($500.00 per person), and a covered place to park your RV near the entry gate. We provide full hook up, propane, electric, water, sewer, garbage, Internet, Satellite TV, laundry, extra 10×12 storage shed, a fenced area for garden or pets (there are guidelines for allowed pets). We will require a background check, driver’s abstract before a job is offered. Drug testing may be requested prior to employment. The position is open and needs filling as soon as you can start. Please provide us with your resume and let us know about yourselves and your skills and mail to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Arizona

CARETAKER NEEDED, with horse experience, in beautiful Yuma, Arizona. This is a great opportunity for someone with retirement or outside income. We have five irrigated acres with lots of trees. A nice fully furnished, two bedroom apartment with all utilities provided, in exchange for feeding, turn-out of horses, and grounds maintenance (including some mowing). We are a small private family boarding facility for six to twelve horses (the maximum is twelve in the Winter) and we need a responsible caretaker ASAP! We have perfect Winter weather, but it’s a bit hot in the Summer. Knowledge of horses a must! Non-smoker or drinker and good people skills are a must. No salary. A couple is OK. Please reply to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Australia

PERMANENT POSITION available in Biloela, a rural town and locality in Shire of Banana, Central Queensland. Looking for a responsible, competent person, self-motivated and able to work solo if necessary for family cattle property on a school bus run close to Biloela and all levels of schooling. No farming required. Need strong experience and background with cattle using horses and bikes, and all facets of property repairs and maintenance including mills and solar, spraying, fencing and general development work. A three bedroom house provided, and wages are negotiable. Local references required. Please mail your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] Australia.

California

NEED A LIVE-IN CARETAKER for a small ranch. Must have horse handling experience, love animals, be a responsible, self-starter, with a great work ethic. This is perfect for someone who likes to be alone, and live on a beautiful ranch. You will be responsible for animal care and grounds maintenance, four days each week. You can bring your own animals. The ranch is near outdoor activities, has tall trees, grass pastures, and lots of stars at night. A background check will be required. Please call

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Texas

[Contact info available to subscribers] in the Texas Hill Country is looking for two persons (either a couple or two persons who would live together) for assistant Innkeepers for a permanent, year-round position. If someone is looking to become an investing partner, this is a very real possibility also, as we would love to have employees who also have “skin in the game”. Housing, utilities, etc. plus good pay would be part of the compensation package. We’re in a very busy and desirable tourist area, and are extremely busy, so we are looking for people who are physically fit and willing to work hard in a professional environment. One of the persons would be primarily the handyman/maintenance person – would need to be skilled in and able to do carpentry, landscaping, mowing, gardening, and some air-conditioning, plumbing, and electrical, etc., and help out with other tasks when needed. The other person would be doing some supervision of housekeeping, front desk, cooking, waiting on guests, etc. This person would need to be able to ensure our continued dedication to extreme cleanliness and sanitation, have good computer skills, great guest interaction skills, and experience in cooking to be able to do breakfast when needed. The two persons would not be working the same shifts most of the time. What do you get? Living in a very nice environment with low crime, low traffic, no commute, great weather, and learning almost everything there is to know about owning and running a larger B&B. Sorry, but we can’t hire or be in business with anyone who smokes or has any alcohol or other substance abuse problems or a criminal history involving crimes of moral turpitude. We’re looking for a start date of mid-August, 2107. If interested, please email your resume to

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LIVE-IN ESTATE CARETAKER available in Sonoma, CA. For the last several years I have been the resident caretaker for a 20 acre estate in Glen Ellen and a 130 acre wine estate in Calistoga. The property is being sold and I am looking to relocate to a similar working/living situation. I am a retired builder, a journeyman carpenter and a professional photographer. I’m easy going. I’m very fit. I have great references. I would like to stay in Sonoma area but would consider relocating. Please call or text [Contact info available to subscribers] Thanks.

Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Canada

LIVE-IN CARETAKER needed in the South Granville area for a three story walk up building with 22 rental suites. This is a suitable job for one person, but we are looking for a couple. No smoking, and no pets allowed. This position requires previous experience, being bondable, and having a management certification. Knowledge in Residential Tenancy Act and Regulations required. The main duties will require janitorial work, scheduling move-in/outs, minor plumbing and electrical skills, work with trades, handyman skills, gardening, responding to emergencies, and being able to work independently. Please send resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Florida

FULL-TIME RETIRED CARETAKER/HANDYMAN needed on a 24-acre estate in Yulee, FL. You will need to mow the grass, do light maintenance and handyman work. Willing to do whatever is required. This is a long-term employment opportunity. Live in the home on the property. This would be great for a retired husband/wife team. $325/week, including housing. A Florida driver’s license and a clean motor vehicle record are required, and you will need to pass a background check. EEOC and drug free. Random drug testing will be done. Please submit your job history and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Mexico

CARETAKER(S) WANTED for three rental apartments in the beautiful, European style, UNESCO City of Guanajuato, located 35 minutes from the Leon Airport. Work five hours a day in exchange for a beautiful apartment with no bills. Spectacular views, great Wi-Fi, and a huge outdoor space. There are over 100 steps to my house. For more information, please check [Contact info available to subscribers] There is a two month minimum. Duties include checking guests in, cleaning the apartments, shopping and maintenance. Construction skills are a big plus. People needed ASAP. Please mention your available dates and send an email to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Nevada

CARETAKER(S) NEEDED. Prepper type mentality/interest helpful. The property is located in northwest Nevada; within driving distance from Reno/Carson City areas on a recreation lake near the Sierra Nevada mountains. This opportunity includes property management for an absentee owner, maintenance, and handyman work. Mechanical abilities are valuable. This would be ideal for an applicant with the above skills and a prepper interested in gardens and simplified natural resource development. A driver’s license and clean record are required. Moderate smoking/alcohol is OK, but not on the property or while working. An extensive background check is required. Need to be self-starter, with a strong work ethic and integrity. Long-term intentions desired. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Mexico

FREE RENT in a Guest House in Galisteo, NM (25 minutes to Santa Fe) and a monthly stipend in exchange for horse care. Recent horse experience required. A beautiful one bedroom with kitchenette, bath, 600 sq. ft., 20 acre property adjacent to 15,000 acres, with tile, vigas, radiant heat, Wi-Fi, and natural light. There are four horses with feed times 5.5 days/week, two times a day at 7am and 6pm. Grooming, blanketing, mucking, etc. Pets okay. Non-smoking. One year commitment. References are required. Please send your resume and letter of interest to caretaker@caretaker.org and include “New Mexico” in the Subject Line for our forwarding purposes. Thanks.

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Responsible Bi-Lingual (English/Spanish) Married Couple Of 15 Years (Chris and Alba Williams) seeking a full-time position as caretakers for an estate, retreat, or hunting resort. Geographically flexible. Enjoy outdoor work and recreation. Chris is experienced in all activities of farm and landscaping, including heavy equipment, hardscape, stone work, lawn care herbicide and pesticide application, as well as crew management. Knowledgeable about many aspects of construction and able to coordinate activities between the homeowner and contractor. Detail oriented. Accustomed to being in positions of responsibility; self-motivated, and able to set goals and achieve them without direct supervision. Very alert to any needed maintenance and environmental issues. Able to maintain and protect the environmental beauty of the property. Exceptional work ethic. Alba is experienced in domestic, childcare, and farm work, including supervision. Please email me at [Contact info available to subscribers] or call me at [Contact info available to subscribers] References provided upon request.

Friday, May 26, 2017

Arizona

WINTER CARETAKER needed on eight private, quiet, beautiful acres located between Tombstone and Whetstone. The caretaker will need to feed the animals, and do some very light yard work. Free rent and utilities provided, or I have RV hookups available if you want to bring your RV. Will pay extra for handyman work. Located five minutes from the San Pedro River Riperian area, 15 minutes from Tombstone, so there’s lots to see and do. Absolutely need excellent references, no drinkers or smokers, and I’m looking for quiet folks. This would be a perfect job for a retired couple looking to get out of the city for the winter. The caretaker position lasts from October 2017 to March 2018. Please text

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Colorado

LIVE-ON DOMESTIC COUPLE needed. An active retired couple with a large luxury ranch property near Vail, CO seeks an experienced Domestic Couple to join their long-term staff, as their previous couple retired after 15 wonderful years. The ideal candidates will be comfortable working in the mountains, be conscientious, meticulous, and organized with strong homemaking skills. This couple will have 360 degree responsibility for housekeeping, laundry, and preparing healthy meals. The principals enjoy establishing long-term relationships with their ranch and office teams. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday with very occasional evenings and weekend support required. Combined compensation of up to $150,000 offered, with benefits; separate fully-furnished attached apartment on the property. Please apply for position [Contact info available to subscribers] for consideration. Please fill out one application per person. Qualified applicants will be contacted.

Minnesota

CARETAKER COUPLE wanted in Hastings, MN, starting around June 1st. A small studio apartment complex in a rural area is seeking a mature caretaker couple, part-time. Duties will include: clean and maintain common areas daily, handle maintenance work orders either personally or with scheduling vendors, apartment turnovers, showings with associated paperwork and follow up, and coordinate miscellaneous tenant issues, such as parking, noise, collections. Must be drug free with no criminal record. Compensation will be a one bedroom apartment, plus monies depending upon qualifications, approximately 20 hours per week. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Vermont

AN ELEGANT 40-ROOM INN in Southern Vermont seeks a General Manager and Wedding Coordinator. We are looking for a candidate with hospitality management experience, familiar with reservation and property management software, social media, spreadsheets, as well as direct guest support, selling rooms, welcoming visitors, planning and running events. You should be energetic, honest, and flexible, organized, a team-player with a good sense of humor, ready to jump in and do whatever is needed. Responsibilities include: front desk coverage, marketing, reservations, guest relations, concierge services, supervising housekeepers and maintenance teams, financial reports, coordination with kitchen team for breakfast and events, meetings regarding weddings and group functions. This is a family-run business with a seasonal restaurant, cultural events open to the public, weddings and retreats. You will be collaborating closely with the owners. This will be a full-time salaried position, with the option of on-site housing. No pets. No smoking. Please email and resume and cover letter to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wisconsin

PARKS CARETAKER needed in Vernon County. We are accepting applications for a part-time, year round Parks Caretaker position. Application materials and a job description are available at [Contact info available to subscribers] The application deadline is June 9, 2017 at 4:30 pm. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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Wednesday, May 24, 2017

California

HOUSE SITTER needed in Palmdale, CA, this Fall. This is a short-term house and pet sitting assignment for about the last two weeks in September. I need a true dog-lover who can care for my older poodle while I’m gone. Some dog walking, feeding and care are required along with some yard maintenance. I have an invisible fence around the house, which makes it convenient for my poodle to run around the backyard. For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

RANCH CARETAKER needed for a small farm in Concow, in Butte County, California. The farm is at an elevation of 3,300 feet. The caretaker will need to care for two horses, feeding and watering only. There is a spot with hookups for your mobile or motor home. A small trailer is available, power available but not included, rent free, washing machine, Wi-Fi available but not included. No drugs, dogs or cats allowed. Must have your own transportation. Located 35 miles from Chico, and 28 miles from Oroville. For more information, please email

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Colorado

HOUSE SITTER/PET-SITTER NEEDED outside of Denver. A single person or couple is wanted to look after nine sheep, eleven chickens, one cat, and four dogs from July 1 to October 1. All of our animal feed will be left here for you to feed our animals. You can stay rent-free, with all utilities paid, in a small cozy, centrally heated home at our isolated farm about 20 miles southwest of Denver. Only responsible people need apply. References are required. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] explaining why you would be interested in this, along with your references. Thank you.

New Zealand

HOW ABOUT JOINING OUR SMALL TEAM TO WORK WITH ANIMALS (and generally help out) on a small Animal Farm Park in Kaikoura, North Canterbury, on New Zealand’s South Island? We need an individual or couple to start ASAP, preferably on Tuesday, May 30th (or soon after). We are an English couple, who have been in NZ for ten years. We have a Farm Park (100+ animals); go off-site Llama Trekking; and have six on-site rental properties. Our aim is to constantly move toward more organics and increased self-sufficiency. We already produce a wide range of meat, fruit and vegetables. Your meals will be based on what we produce. Here is a summary of the range of tasks you will be helping us with: 1. Animal Farm Park Helper ~ we have 100+ animals (ponies, llamas, rabbits, sheep, goats, guinea pigs, ducks, chickens, etc.). You will get involved in their feeding, mucking out (removing poo from) their fields and cages, general care, etc. and help welcome visiting families and make sure they enjoy and get the most from their visit. 2. Customer Services and Reception ~ no one works just in reception. Everyone helps welcome visitors, takes bookings and payments, keep reception clean and tidy. 3. Domestic Help ~ our six on-site rental properties (Colonial Wagon, House Truck, Farmers Cottage, Yurt, Tipi, Railway Carriage) need cleaning, linen changing, etc. for our overnight guests. There are also a range of smaller tasks, such as helping to keep our main house clean and tidy, cook meals for everyone, bake cakes, etc. 4. Gardening Help ~ our vegetable area needs looking after and planting at certain times of the year. The rental cottage and our own garden need weeding, grass and hedge cutting, etc. 5. Project Work ~ various projects and site maintenance come up throughout the year and seasonally, including: painting, electrical, fencing, digging, carpentry, chopping wood, animal cage building and repairs. You will help us with a range of the above tasks, depending on the time of day, and what needs doing. Your meals, accommodation and laundry are provided in exchange for your help ~ there is no pay ~ sorry! The minimum stay is two weeks (or more). Some have stayed longer, up to six months (the longer the better, from our point of view). Please – no smokers, and no vegetarians, food allergies, or fussy eaters. Our meals are based around lamb, chicken, pork and other meats from animals reared on the farm. We are just four kilometers from the Kaikoura Town Centre, the i-SITE (tourist information), whale watch and dolphin encounter offices, etc. (do not worry if you have not got transport, we will pick you up in town!). If you are interested, or you have some questions, please send us a message, including: your phone number; some interesting details about yourself (help us to select you); your pet, animal, farm or relevant experience; where you are; your nationality; male/female; travel dates; etc. We also need to know that you have a NZ working visa of some kind. Please do not telephone; we prefer to read about you first – thanks! Please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] to learn more about us and then complete the Contact Us form if you would like to apply for this. Thanks.

Tennessee

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In exchange for accommodation I will provide the following services: gourmet cooking, shopping/other errands in your vehicle, light housework, companionship, math/chess tutoring, and elder care (provided relatively independent and alert). I am fluent in English and Greek. Currently in Texas, I am willing to fly anywhere in the United States and am available immediately. I will also consider running a small BnB or Inn. Please no pets (allergies), smokers or drug users. Please call John at

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Monday, May 22, 2017

California/Oregon

IMMEDIATE NEED. Seeking a full-time caretaker for ranchettes located in Big Sur, California and Fort Klamath, Oregon. Husband and wife caretaker team preferred. You will be responsible for the maintenance of homes, common building systems and grounds. The Big Sur location is the primary housing and work location. The position requires seasonal and capital projects at the Fort Klamath, OR ranch. Caretaker duties include: up keeping roads and trails; cleaning homes after family/guest visits; plumbing, electrical/solar, gardening, and carpentry experience mandatory. Must be detail oriented and possess strong communication and computer skills. Due to the geographical location, forest fire safety and prevention measures are a priority. The caretaker lives onsite. Wage depends on experience. Must have strong references. Please submit your resume and salary expectations to

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Colorado

LOOKING FOR A LIVE-IN CAREGIVER COUPLE for my 87-year-old parents no later than June 7. Small salary plus room/board in South Denver for assisting with some personal hygiene, cooking dinner, housecleaning/laundry, shopping, and driving them to appointments in their car. A cozy furnished apartment, cable TV/Wi-Fi, and shared kitchen provided. Prefer you also have a small income and your own car for personal use. Must be nonsmokers, Basic Life Saving (BLS) certified, and have valid a Colorado Driver’s License. Prefer retirees from 50-75. Okay if one works and one stays home. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Connecticut

I NEED A RELIABLE HOUSE SITTER who likes cats to stay in my Fairfield County home from July 15 through December 31, 2017. I have three well-mannered cats to care for and am searching for a true cat-lover. This is a rent-free position, with no salary. You must have good references. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] and let me know why you would make a great house/cat-sitter here. Thanks.

Florida

WE WOULD LIKE TO OFFER A PARTNERSHIP on our 12 acres near Gainesville, Florida, to a couple who wants to have an agricultural project, or any kind of viable business project that needs funding or advise. We are offering a work trade for our stand alone mother-in-law apartment, and a small stipend. We are well-seasoned experienced elders who have been in many businesses globally. We now need help maintaining everything. Need stay at home, alternative open-minded couple, who want to be sustainable, and who have skills. No pets, no drama, no smoking. Please email

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Virginia

GARDEN AND LANDSCAPE SPECIALIST needed in Middleburg, VA. [Contact info available to subscribers] seeks a skilled individual to manage the estates grounds, produce garden, native and ornamental gardens. We are looking for someone who enjoys all aspects of horticulture, hands on gardening, providing direction, training and motivating a small team and expanding your knowledge with us. You will report to the Farm and Maintenance Manager. [Contact info available to subscribers] needs strong emphasis on farm-to-table produce. At the direction of the Farm and Maintenance Manager, you will work closely with Goodstone’s’ executive chef to provide produce that fits his needs, coordinating planting schemes that provide the seasonal needs of the restaurant. [Contact info available to subscribers] offers 265-acres of natural beauty for our guests to enjoy. We seek someone with a creative spirit and dedicated to detail, collaborating with the owner and general manager to continue to build on. Possible off-site ornamental garden management on occasional basis. At [Contact info available to subscribers], you will assist with grounds maintenance activities, such as blowing leaves, firewood management, shoveling snow, and mowing, weed-eating and spreading mulch. In addition, [Contact info available to subscribers] has a menagerie of livestock you will also assist, with the skilled assistance of our farm and grounds team. Beekeeping experience a bonus! At Goodstone Farm Tours, additional responsibilities include assisting with occasional farm and garden tours, collaborating with our guest services team to create new tour opportunities for our guests. Excellent customer skills and the ability to communicate in a friendly manner is essential. The qualified applicant must have a basic understanding of horticultural and grounds maintenance principles, including knowledge of ornamental garden plants; soils and fertilizers; weeds and their control; watering techniques; vegetable, fruit and flower production; plant propagation; essential tools, etc. Competitive pay based upon experience. A modest housing option is possible. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Responsible hardworking couple looking for a caretaking position in Western Washington. Between the two of us we possess extensive experience including housekeeping, groundskeeping, building maintenance and construction, small and large animal care, tree care, landscaping, equipment operation, wilderness adventure sports, wilderness first responders, CPR/AED, and personal care of both children and adults including special needs. We are versatile, extremely responsible, can work without supervision and have excellent references. Housing with a salary preferred, but all offers will be considered. Please email

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Friday, May 19, 2017

California

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Caribbean

PROPERTY CARETAKER/HANDYMAN wanted in Saint Lucia on the [Contact info available to subscribers] A three month paid volunteer position is available on the island of St. Lucia between August and December 2017 on our historic plantation guesthouse, heritage site and farm. We are a family run business, operated by a mother and two daughters. Our 80 acre estate includes a 180-year-old colonial house and five largely wooden guest cottages, gardens, trails, historic ruins and beaches. One of our biggest challenges at Balenbouche Estate is the maintenance of the buildings and grounds. This year, we are constructing a new guest cottage and could use an experienced carpenter/framer/handyman to help on the job site. Other responsibilities might include light repairs, electrical, plumbing, painting and cleaning. Must be hardworking and very responsible. 30 hours/week, with a flexible schedule Experience travelling and working in a developing country is a plus. Must speak English. Compensation will be room and board, plus small a stipend based on experience. If you are interested in coming to our guesthouse and heritage site, we encourage you to visit our website [Contact info available to subscribers] and then email [Contact info available to subscribers] If you need to speak to someone right away, please call us at [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you.

New York

FREE LAKE FRONT CAMPSITE available in Plattsburgh, on Lake Champlain. We will trade a seasonal site RV rental site worth over $3,000, for a competent caretaker for our campsite. Duties would include some lawn mowing, cleaning and restocking supplies in bathhouses. Applicant will need a camper or motor home and be on site for the majority of time. This is a perfect position for a retired person seeking a nice vacation location, or local resident able to allocate time to provide the needed services. For more info, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Virginia

GARDEN AND LANDSCAPE SPECIALIST needed in Middleburg, VA. [Contact info available to subscribers] seeks a skilled individual to manage the estates grounds, produce garden, native and ornamental gardens. We are looking for someone who enjoys all aspects of horticulture, hands on gardening, providing direction, training and motivating a small team and expanding your knowledge with us. You will report to the Farm and Maintenance Manager. [Contact info available to subscribers] needs strong emphasis on farm-to-table produce. At the direction of the Farm and Maintenance Manager, you will work closely with [Contact info available to subscribers]’s’ executive chef to provide produce that fits his needs, coordinating planting schemes that provide the seasonal needs of the restaurant. [Contact info available to subscribers] offers 265-acres of natural beauty for our guests to enjoy. We seek someone with a creative spirit and dedicated to detail, collaborating with the owner and general manager to continue to build on. Possible off-site ornamental garden management on occasional basis. At [Contact info available to subscribers], you will assist with grounds maintenance activities, such as blowing leaves, firewood management, shoveling snow, and mowing, weed-eating and spreading mulch. In addition, Goodstone has a menagerie of livestock you will also assist, with the skilled assistance of our farm and grounds team. Beekeeping experience a bonus! At [Contact info available to subscribers], additional responsibilities include assisting with occasional farm and garden tours, collaborating with our guest services team to create new tour opportunities for our guests. Excellent customer skills and the ability to communicate in a friendly manner is essential. The qualified applicant must have a basic understanding of horticultural and grounds maintenance principles, including knowledge of ornamental garden plants; soils and fertilizers; weeds and their control; watering techniques; vegetable, fruit and flower production; plant propagation; essential tools, etc. A modest housing option is possible. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Caretaker available in Colorado’s Front Range area. 65-year-old, retired gentleman looking for a place to live with my 2002, 30′ trailer. It would be an opportunity for someone who wants their property watched after hours or looked after during the day or in the evenings. Reliable and responsible. I’ve worked since I was 16. Please text [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Australia

WE ARE LOOKING FOR TRAVELLERS to help as camp hosts at our Station/Farm Stay, situated at Port Gregory in the Midwest region of Western Australia. We are approximately one hour from Geraldton and 45 minutes from Kalbarri. Close to the beach with great fishing. Offering a free powered camp site in return for friendly welcome chat to guests and cleaning the camp site amenities daily. Short stays are OK as you travel along. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

California

COUPLE (OR INDIVIDUAL) WANTED to live/work on a farm in rural Northern California. Housing exchanged for 32 total hours work per week. Additional paid work available. Ideal candidates will love gardening, comfortable with yardwork, minor household repairs, carpentry, wells and tanks, equipment repair and off-grid living along with household cleaning and taking care of five cats. Private room in our spacious 2,400 sq. ft. home with custom kitchen provided. All utilities/internet provided. Husband/wife team travel for work and are sometimes gone for months. When in residence the house is shared with us. Please send your cover letter, resumes and current photos to [Contact info available to subscribers] References and background checks required.

Colorado

LOOKING FOR A RETIRED 50-75 YEAR-OLD COUPLE to trade room/board in a nice southwest Denver home for helping my 87-year-old parents with housecleaning, laundry, cooking one meal/day, shopping, errands, and driving them to appointments in their car. Cozy furnished apartment has cable TV/Wi-Fi, and shared kitchen. Must have a small income and car for personal use, Basic Life Saving (BLS) certification, a valid Colorado driver’s license, and references. It would be okay if one works and one stays home. Available June 1. Nonsmokers please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Illinois

NEED A FARM HAND to feed horses, mow the grass, do repairs, clean stalls, drive, and do some chores in exchange for a one bedroom apartment, utilities, and car to use. Our Chicagoland farm needs a person with an income to swap work for living arrangements. Experience required. A small stipend might be available. Also need a caregiver to live in a beautiful home with own apartment with indoor pool to care for a lovely 85-year-old woman. Prepare meals, clean and help her if needed. Please send your background information to caretaker@caretaker.org with Illinois Position in the Subject Line. Thanks.

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Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Connecticut

J[Contact info available to subscribers] CURATOR/CARETAKER needed. The Town of Groton’s [Contact info available to subscribers] Committee is seeking a live-in Curator/Caretaker for the [Contact info available to subscribers], a Town-owned historic 18th century cape farmhouse. Living quarters are limited. Knowledge of American history, historic structures, and/or related fields required. Professional museum experience a plus. Duties are in lieu of rent. The house will be made available for viewing. Please send a letter of interest by

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Michigan

FULL-TIME CARETAKER POSITION AVAILABLE at a small private estate. This full-time position is for either a caretaker couple or a single caretaker at a small private estate in northeastern Oakland County, Michigan. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: maintenance and general repairs of the private residence, maintenance of the grounds, including lawn mowing, vegetable and flower gardening, and snow removal, and periodic and seasonal house cleaning if a couple applies. Strong references and communication skills required. Candidates must be honest, dedicated, and have a love of nature. Salary negotiable, based on experience. Compensation includes an on-site three bedroom home with air-conditioning and a two car garage. The start date is negotiable. Please forward your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Minnesota

CARETAKER NEEDED. [Contact info available to subscribers] is looking for a caretaker at [Contact info available to subscribers] to clean and maintain the common areas and property/grounds, and to create a pleasant atmosphere for the residents. This includes vacuuming, window washing, mopping, picking up trash on the property, sweeping around dumpsters, changing light bulbs, cleaning vacant apartments, etc. Other duties may include delivering notices, inspecting apartments, shoveling/salting sidewalks in the winter time. Customer service and strong communications skills are required. The caretaker must live at the property which means you have to qualify as a resident and to live at this particular property. The work schedule is 93 hours/month for a monthly rent credit of $885. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply here:

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New York

Pennsylvania

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Monday, May 15, 2017

Arizona

RANCH CARETAKER OR CARETAKERS needed for a secluded historical 40-acre ranch in central Arizona, 12 miles from Young in the Tonto National Forest. Starting immediately. This is a great opportunity for a healthy single or couple who enjoy the outdoors, wildlife and solitude as the nearest town is 30 minutes away. We supply housing and utilities and an additional stipend may be available. This is a long-term situation and a constant presence on the property is required. Responsibilities: maintain, repair and improve the main home and outbuildings. Operate the watering system, weed and pasture management, feeding two equines, fence mending. No drugs, alcohol or smoking. Please email your resume, references and your picture to [Contact info available to subscribers] and we will respond with more detailed information.

Australia

[Contact info available to subscribers] is looking for a caretaker(s), preferably an older couple or a single male who is prepared to live alone in a remote location. We are a very remote and private campground, situated on the Massy River at Silver Plains near Coen. Cooking for small groups is preferable, but not essential. An open driver’s license is essential in order to drive a manual 4WD UTE on site. We require a caretaker to live onsite at [Contact info available to subscribers] from mid-May until early August – approximately 2.5 months. Tent accommodation and food is supplied for the duration along with a lot of fun which involves interaction with our clients, heli-fishing and helicopters. There may be several weeks in complete solitude where the caretakers are simply enjoying the campground to themselves and completing general maintenance duties ensuring the upkeep of the grounds, driving to town to replenish fuel supplies, etc. You will need to be handy, and able to improvise in a remote location when limited supplies/tools are available. During these times, the work is minimal and we offer the adventure experience in return for the accommodation and food supplied. When clients arrive, the caretaker(s) are asked to assist in all areas of the operations, i.e. cleaning/preparation of the grounds/tents/bedding prior to arrival, assist our camp cook in the kitchen with food preparation, washing dishes, etc. Ensuring bathroom/toilet are being constantly cleaned, available for anything our clients may require or request while respecting and ensuring their privacy. Cleaning helicopters, fishing equipment and filleting fish is all part and parcel of your experience. Our helifish adventures usually last around three to four days and during these times the work is constant and we will negotiate a daily rate with you depending on your experience. Local applicants should call

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Connecticut

YARD AND VESSEL CARETAKER NEEDED for a private wooden boat yard on the Mystic River available now. We are a professional maritime family with a non-commercial facility set on two peaceful acres and a commercial property/dock in downtown Mystic (this is not a shipyard). Seeking a balanced, competent, discreet, reliable person, who can work well alone and with others with a strong body, basic seamanship, carpentry, painting and mechanical skills required (will train for seamanship if necessary) for a full-time year-round position. We are looking for someone who is near the beginning of their career trajectory and will grow into the position long-term. Accommodation included (or have your own separate lease), work vehicle during business hours and a variety of small wooden craft to use on your time off. Located 1/3 mile to Downtown Mystic. Salary depends on skill level and willingness to learn. We offer very fair wages. Pet friendly within reason. This is a golden opportunity for one who loves the water and all things wooden. Please email your resume or work history to

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Texas

NEED AN EXPERIENCED, NON-SMOKING COUPLE with a great work ethic, good attitude and flexibility for a large home on a working farm outside of Temple, Texas. Duties will include housekeeping, evening meal preparation, year-round maintenance of the swimming pool, plants and flower gardens, minor maintenance ability and some assistance to the ranch foreman. A separate two bedroom house will be provided. Must have experience and references. A background check will be performed. Please email your resume to

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Friday, May 12, 2017

Hawaii

ALOHA! CARETAKER WANTED. Responsible, single man needed for a spectacular, six acre, coastal Hawaiian property, with access and views of the ocean. Must be able to stay on the land when the owners are away. Private quarters provided in a separate building from the owners. Semi-retired or having a home business would be ideal. Fast Internet. The following puts you in the lead: likes whales, computer savvy, alternative minded, metaphysical or philosophical, no addictions, no smoking, alcohol and drug free, quiet, empath, sensitive, appreciates being introverted, likes the company of dogs, will grow organic vegetables in a small greenhouse, handyman skills, thrives in an artistic, contemplative environment. Must have your own transportation, 80 hours per month in exchange for simple, Hawaii living quarters. Able to commit for one year minimum. Please email a letter to [Contact info available to subscribers] to explain why you resonate with this opportunity.

Nebraska

NEEDED: Full-time, long-term, motivated groundskeeper caretaker, maintenance person in Chadron, Nebraska. Horticultural/agricultural and related general equipment operation and maintenance necessary. Good communication skills and computer knowledge a must. Clean MVR and able to pass a thorough background check. Excellent wages and benefits provided. Nice housing available. Please send your resume with references with salary history and compensation expectation to

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New Zealand

[Contact info available to subscribers] in Hastings needs a general cleaner/painter to help out with some projects over the winter season. You will need a good attitude with a full or international driver’s license and your own vehicle. This position is for accommodation at the hostel in Hastings and will also be paid. If you are interested in living in a fun environment with a good attitude to work, then please apply today by calling us on

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Texas

HOUSE SITTER/CATSITTER needed for a lovely little house located in South Austin, TX from August 24 – October 23. It’s a quiet place on acreage, which would suit a painter or writer. You will be responsible for the care of one cat and staying in my home. The cat stays in at night. You must be a cat lover! Be great if you could mow, but it’s not required. This is not a paid position, utilities and Wi-Fi provided. Three checkable references are required. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Thursday, May 11, 2017

Australia

CARETAKER/KENNELHAND needed in Deeragun, Queensland, located approximately 16.5 kilometers west of the Townsville. Customer service, animal handling (of all types), kennel cleaning, some yard work, some computer skills needed and direction of part time staff. Separate accommodation and power supplied. This would suit a single or couple who are semi-retired or similar. Meals supplied to the caretaker while working. Please mail your resume to Caretaker Position, [Contact info available to subscribers]

Louisiana

WE ARE A SMALL RV PARK located in New Orleans. Our position is available now. Please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] to learn more about us. Your main duties will involve interacting with customers mostly tourists. RVers are usually some of the friendliest people you will meet. You must like people and want to help and accommodate people! If you do not like dealing with people and their needs then this job is definitely not for you!!! Some Duties include but not limited to: – must be able to answer obvious customer questions such as: where to eat, what to do, info about New Orleans – familiarize yourself with best restaurants in the city, museums, tourist attractions, upcoming events, etc. – must answer phones (courteously, kindly) – making reservations using computer system (very easy to learn) – check-in, check-out guests – helping hooking-up, backing up – some gardening – pick up trash/liter, etc. make sure everything is in order, safe – empty trash cans – clean lounge, laundry room, bathrooms, etc. daily and as needed

– work with owner/managers and/or staff on a daily, weekly basis – knowledge of construction, and/or electrical, and/or plumbing is a plus Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information.

New Mexico

EXPERIENCED HORSE COUPLE OR INDIVIDUAL wanted with extensive horse experience. Horse care required in exchange for free rent in a Guest House, 25 minutes from Santa Fe, NM, and $500/month stipend. Additional hourly paid work available if interested. A beautiful one bedroom with kitchenette, bath, 600 sq. ft., 20 acre property adjacent to 15,000 acres, with tile, high ceilings, radiant heat, Wi-Fi, and natural light. This is a peaceful sanctuary for retired, work-at-home, nature types. There are four horses with feed times 5.5 days/week, two times a day at 7am and 6pm. A few hours per day for all work including grooming, blanketing, mucking, etc. Pets are OK. You must be a non-smoker. One year commitment required. There is a security deposit of $850. Please send your resume, references and letter of interest to caretakergazette@gmail.com and include “New Mexico Position” in the Subject Line for our forwarding purposes. Thanks.

Wyoming

HOUSE SITTER/CATSITTER needed for a lovely home located in beautiful Laramie, WY from June 15 – August 31. You will be responsible for the care of two cats and staying in my home. You must be a cat lover! You will also be responsible for bringing in our mail, taking any phone messages, and emailing us while we are away. The home is over 3,000 square feet with three bedrooms, including a master bedroom and bath on the main floor. The location is just steps away from walking and bike trails and a park with easy access to shopping. A golf course is just a short drive, bike ride, or walk away. The University of Wyoming and its many year-round cultural and athletic events is located nearby. Please email why you think this is right for you, and at least three checkable references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Montana

CARETAKER/JACK-OF-ALL TRADES person needed. [Contact info available to subscribers] is a family-owned and operated working ranch and guest ranch in the spectacular Crazy Mountains of Montana. The ranch dates back to the late 1800s and we’ve been taking guests at this location since 1965. We are currently hiring a caretaker/handyman for an adjacent property owned and used in conjunction with the guest ranch, but about eight miles away across country, or 20 miles via road. We are looking for a jack-of-all trades person from June 12 to September 10, 2017 for this property located in the foothills of the Crazy Mountains, thirty miles from the nearest town and accessed through eight gates. The job requirements will include, but are not limited to: maintenance and repairs of buildings including some carpentry work, operation and maintenance of a log splitter and chain saw, use of a mini pickup utility truck pulling and cutting weeds, repairing corrals and wire fences as needed, familiarity with electricity and willingness to learn about a solar powered electrical system, maintenance and repairs to gravity fed water system, filters and pipes, responsible for horse care and feeding when horses are on the property, ability to help with pack trips from the neighboring guest ranch – including setting up tents, clean up and cooking assistance when needed, familiarity with handheld radio systems, and housekeeping for buildings on site. The person selected for this job must be a self-starter, independent with a great deal of integrity and able to work with minimal oversight, as the owners will only be there part-time and the individual hired will be at the ranch alone much of the time. One day off per week, a small cabin for lodging and board provided (we provide groceries and the employee cooks for him or herself) and a monthly salary. There is a potential bonus for a job well-done. If interested, please send a cover letter, resume and three references of people for whom you have worked. There is limited cell service but no Wi-Fi. Please do not apply as a family or couple. This is a job for one individual only and does not have accommodation for more. Please email your cover letter, resume and three references to

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New Mexico

RANCH CARETAKER needed at [Contact info available to subscribers] Live your dream on a ranch in southwestern New Mexico, north of Glenwood. Must have your own income source and a reliable vehicle. This is not a paid position. Housing and utilities provided. Phone and Wi-Fi available. Responsibilities will include feeding livestock twice daily on a rotating schedule and general maintenance. Must pass a background check. No smoking or drugs. This would be perfect for a retiree, artist or someone seeking peace and quiet. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Oregon

PROPERTY MANAGER AND FURRY EARTHLING COMPANION/CARETAKER needed in Laurelwood, OR. We are seeking a single individual to live-in (full-time) in our separate 2nd house (1,100 sq. ft.) on our acreage to care for our Jack Russell Terriers (and occasional puppies) and watch and maintain our property when we travel for work. A variety of on-site duties will need to be performed and the caretaker must be able to regularly lift 75 lbs (no families/no other pets/no children please). The fully furnished house has a new full bath (travertine heated floors), new kitchen, new floors, LCD TV, 350 cable/movie channels, sitting room, high speed internet, wood burning stove (needs installing), washer and dryer, and bedroom. The back 300 sq. ft. will soon be complete which has a loft (10′ ceilings). We live south of Hillsboro in the mountains, so you must appreciate living in the country – we have mud and dust! We are just 20 minutes from town. The ideal person must love dogs and puppies, be reliable, independent, trustworthy, clean, non-drug user, have a current driver’s license, and will be required to run errands to town once a week. Must pass a criminal background check. Compensation includes free living quarters, internet, cellphone, utilities, cable and a salary. Multiple additional building projects are available. Serious inquiries from single applicants only please. We prefer someone to be a “homebody” since we do travel sometimes. If interested, please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] to learn more, and then contact

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Tennessee

A SEASONED PROFESSIONAL INNKEEPER is needed at a new, boutique six room Inn in Germantown, Nashville, TN. The Innkeeper oversees the daily operations for the [Contact info available to subscribers], as well as providing strategic direction. Equally important is anticipating guest’s needs and providing a consistent guest experience. You are responsible for strengthening our reputation through reports, vendor relations, employees, ownership and the community. The Innkeeper is a team player and effective leader, able to set examples by ‘walking the talk’ and foster team cooperation. There are no Innkeeper quarters, relocation to Nashville a must. Salary depends on experience. Please send your resume with a cover letter to [Contact info available to subscribers] No phone calls to the Inn, please.

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Monday, May 8, 2017

Idaho

PROPERTY HORSE CARETAKER needed on a beautiful 10 acre, private family ranch in Caldwell, Idaho. This position requires the caretaker to live on the property. The estate has animals and private land in need of a full-time caretaker to work daily with horses, cattle and dogs. The Equestrian Center and Barn has a large outdoor ring with dust-free, state-of-the-art footing (to come in the summer of 2018). Full Equestrian center equipped with state-of-the-art lighting, new jumps and mirrors. The facility also includes six turnout areas, four of which are on grass. Your responsibilities will include: light property management duties, grooming and tacking up horses, providing general care of all horses in barn, providing general care of all dogs on the property, assisting in the preparation of horses to go to shows, mucking/cleaning of stalls and areas where the horses are kept, cleaning of dog areas where they are kept, assisting vet and farrier, and providing barn maintenance. The job requires previous horse experience, previous dog experience, and a caretaker willing to work weekends. Living expenses plus hourly pay provided. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Massachusetts

IMMEDIATE OPENING for an exceptional Innkeeper and General Manager at the #1 rated Inn on Nantucket! This is a rare opportunity to step into managing the #1 rated Inn on Nantucket, also rated by TripAdvisor as “One of the Top 10 Inns in the United States.” Live in paradise on beautiful Nantucket! Candidates must have a positive attitude, reliability, professionalism, and drive to be the best are all paramount to success! The right candidate will be a dedicated hospitality professional, outgoing, friendly, hard-working, and versatile. Innkeeping couples are welcome! Previous experience as an Innkeeper or manager at a luxury boutique Hotel or Inn, particularly with Relais and Chateaux, and/or background managing a TripAdvisor #1 rated property, is preferred. Experience as a chef or pastry chef is helpful. The position includes a bright, new apartment on site. Please email your resume to

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Minnesota

HELLO! WE ARE LOOKING FOR A LIVE-IN CARETAKER for a small private horse farm in Delano, Minnesota. Must love horses and animals of all kinds! Must be there for them, to feed, turn out, and groom. We have a lot of support, but we need someone dependable and on-property for the times when we are traveling or in case of an emergency. We have a large family with a lot of riders and kids. We will be doing equine therapy and community outreach at the farm, so we would love to find a bit of a people person. There is a lot to say in this short ad, so please contact me for more information by emailing [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Mexico

CARETAKERS NEEDED for a small ranch in southwestern New Mexico. Starting immediately, seeking a caretaker couple, with their own RV, to care for our remote, Gila River property. Situated approximately 45 miles southwest of the Gila Wilderness, on the Gila River, this opportunity is for a healthy couple who love the outdoors and have a desire to live in a high desert riparian environment. In exchange, we supply an RV pad, electricity, water, and septic hookup. A four-wheel drive vehicle is often necessary. An additional stipend of $300 may be available. There is an old settler cabin that could be rehabilitated. This is considered a long-term situation. The caretakers must enjoy solitude and wildlife, since the nearest town is 45 minutes away, the nearest neighbor is three miles away, and the nearest Walmart is over 80 miles away. The road ends at our gate. Must be responsible with good decision-making skills, be clean, meticulous, and organized, handy with general maintenance and small carpentry skills, and be a consistent presence on the property. Responsibilities will include: home and property maintenance, monitor, repair, and improve home and outbuildings, maintain watering system and protect from freezing, fence mending, and general security of property. Mechanical and carpentry skills would be a wonderful plus. This situation is available for an indefinite period of time. Please respond with a detailed letter/resume, and your picture to [Contact info available to subscribers] I will respond with more detailed information. Thank you.

Texas

PROPERTY CARETAKER needed ASAP in Millsap, Texas. Can be a single caretaker. Work includes general maintenance and labor. Hourly pay included, but unfortunately, no housing is provided. Must have checkable references. For more information, please call [Contact info available to subscribers] between 10am – 4pm. Thank you.

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Nothing is holding me back right now. So, Hey, My black lab (service registered) and I are available to caretake, and help out for room and board. Flexible geographically. Ideally, someplace where I can, after getting back, to horse-riding condition, would have riding, available to me. I can provide more information when you call [Contact info available to subscribers] Thanks.

Friday, May 5, 2017

Australia

CARETAKER WANTED for “Crooked Plain”, a small farm near the Adelaide River, situated 100 kms south of Darwin and only half an hour from Litchfield National Park. Basic farm duties include gardening, feeding cattle, sheep and buffalo, look after working dogs, checking water and general cleaning and maintenance. In return you will be provided with an undercover Caravan/Winnebago/5th wheeler site, power, water, meat and fruit and veggies from the garden. This would suit active, retired nomads. No experience necessary. If you want a nice quiet country experience in the Northern Territory of Australia, then this is for you. If you are interested contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

California

ASSISTANT CARETAKER/PRODUCTION MANAGER needed. A position is available at a large private estate in Woodside, California. Mature formal gardens include extensive turf areas, a lake, meadow, orchard, rose garden, vegetable garden, cutting gardens, formal garden rooms, orchard, and extensive hedges. This full-time, permanent position supports the Estate Manager in meticulous management of grounds, structures and facilities, and a large solar array acting as Assistant Caretaker. The candidate must possess: strong horticultural/floricultural knowledge, excellent written and oral skills (English), and experience with all aspects of formal garden maintenance. Applicant must have experience growing cut flowers, fruits vegetables and orchard material. The Assistant Caretaker is responsible for floral arrangements for the owner’s household. The candidate needs to be reliable, motivated, hardworking, and able to work well alone or with others. Daily documentation and record keeping is essential. Strong IPM and Organic Horticultural skills are required. This is a great opportunity for a gardener who appreciates long-term dedication to a formal landscape and that is willing to make a long-term commitment to the employer. Previous work experience in Private Estates, Public Gardens, and/or related fields is desirable. Bilingual (Spanish/English) ability helpful but not essential. Compensation will be commensurate with experience within a range of $55,000 – $65,000 per annum. A clean background and driving record is required. Only applicants currently residing in California will be considered. Please send your cover letter and resume with no fewer than three personal and three professional references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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PROPERTY MANAGER/CARETAKER looking for a new opportunity anywhere in the lower 48 states, other than Phoenix, Arizona. Preferably the Pacific Northwest. Complete resume, including references and photographs of work published at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Thursday, May 4, 2017

Canada

A BUSY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY is seeking a full-time building caretaker to add to their team. The successful candidate will help overlook two small residential buildings in Victoria. The building caretaker will familiarize him/herself with the building layout, initialize a maintenance calendar, resolve tenant concerns, maintain the general order of business in the building and perform minor repairs and cleaning. This position requires an individual with the following qualifications: strong people-skills, good English-language communication skills, self-starter and able to work effectively without being constantly supervised, ability to work flexible hours, skilled to do light maintenance/repairs, and have previous experience in property management. The building manager will be responsible for maintaining building interior and exterior grounds, and providing a clean and safe environment for the residents of the properties. Duties will include but are not limited to: general, regular cleaning of the property common areas, showing suites to prospective tenants, rent collections/tenant relations, maintaining the physical appearance of the building and grounds, attending to emergencies, and arranging for and monitoring garbage disposal when necessary. Salary will depend on experience. Rent discount offered. Please fax your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] if interested. We thank you in advance for your interest in this job opportunity.

Georgia

MACON, GA AREA caretaker needed immediately. Our goal is to locate a long-term caretaker to replace our current two caretakers. Our previous caretakers were with us twelve and seven years. We are a very active professional, semi-retired couple, who are not there full-time. We have one hundred fifty acres of beautiful woodland vistas, wildlife, streams, large fenced garden plots, and picnic/grill areas. The compound has two houses, one modular home, two mobile homes, and a number of out buildings, none within sight of others. Housing provided: a two bedroom Horton mobile home, with a twelve by twenty four private shop. Most urgent need: full-time observant, security-minded presence. Grass mowing (almost all land is wooded), emergencies, small maintenance projects expected. No “town” nearby/few neighbors, best for someone enjoys peace, beauty, and solitude. We are looking for an honest, mature person with a love of the outdoors, life, appreciation of unique, private, outstanding compound. This position will not provide an income. A retired person is best. No kids. No indoor pets. No drama. Extensive background checks required! Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Zealand

BACKPACKERS WANTED for general clean up and renovation of an old hotel, including some minor repairs and painting in a small inland town in South Taranaki, located southeast of the volcanic cone of Mount Taranaki/Egmont. No experience necessary. Friendly easygoing people with a sense of humor required to work four hours per day in exchange for food (three meals per day) and accommodation (your own room, with a shared bathroom) unlimited Wi-Fi, drinks after work, and use of our mountain bikes. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

North Carolina

FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE CARETAKER needed for an apartment community in Asheville. Must be a team player and willing to go the extra mile in making sure the tenants are given good service. The maintenance caretaker duties include preparing vacant units and routine apartment maintenance. Basic electrical, plumbing, and carpentry knowledge is helpful. Applicants should be resourceful, energetic and able to communicate well with general public. Must own basic hand tools. A positive work history and references required, as well as a credit and criminal check. We offer excellent benefits including insurance, vacation, etc. Compensation to be determined. Please fax a letter of interest or your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Hawaii

CARETAKER COUPLE WANTED in Haiku, Maui. A bamboo studio loft provided, with water/electric/internet/propane included. Looking for a clean, friendly, health conscious, non-smoking, non-drinking couple. Preferably handy, with interests in organic farming, gardening and permaculture to be managers and caretakers of our three acre property and home. The property is adjacent to 10 acres of beautiful rain forest that is an operating organic farm and sustainable agricultural research center. Responsibilities include: property management, guest management, landscaping, yard work, gardening, minor household repairs, minor household chores and errands. 30 hours a week work trade (15 hours a week for each person) plus an additional opportunity to earn income. Looking for a long-term arrangement. Shorter term (six months to one year) will be considered. Please submit resumes, character references, and a letter explaining why you are good candidates for this position to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Nevada

SEEKING A LONG-TERM, COMMITTED HANDS-ON FULL-TIM INNKEEPER (or couple) with or without on-site lodging to operate our 35 room full service hotel with meeting and event space, retail and more in Gardnerville, NV. You can learn more at [Contact info available to subscribers] Must have direct hotel experience and possess excellent computer, written and verbal communication, time management, PMS (Roomkey) and guest relations skills and have a verifiable track record for increasing sales plus growing a business. The position requires an entrepreneurial spirit to handle all aspects of the operation. Someone to maintain five star reviews and responses and manage all facets of the property and operation. Responsibilities include but are not limited to working with and managing sales, groups, front desk, reservations, calls and emails, greeting guests, marketing with social media, Market café F&B, inventory, concept and growth, managing housekeepers, meet and greet and a high focus on cleaning. Must be super clean and tidy. Salary is based on experience and desire to be a partner – I am willing to offer an ownership percentage for the right, proven person or couple. No pets, no children on site, no smokers. Please send your cover letter, resume, and references to

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Washington

MOUNTAIN MAN/WILDERNESS WOMAN needed to caretake our 42 acres of old growth forest in Washington’s Cascade Mountains, June to October. Live in our private rustic but comfy cabin, whitewater river 100 yards from your doorstep, wilderness hot spring nearby. Wood heat, propane stove/oven, solar-powered satellite Wi-Fi available during your daily property inspection. Ideal for a fit retired person desiring to live off-grid. You’ll need to be able to backpack 40 pounds of supplies uphill or downhill for half an hour. Access requires logging road capable vehicle. Caretaker is paid for a daily hike in our forest, plus a poundage bonus for back-packing and hourly rate for general labor. Caretaker is hired as an independent contractor. Please send a brief resume, references, and why you’d love to live in our woods to

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Versatile seasoned female manager, reservations agent, staffing and caretaker for over 25 years. I communicate clearly with contractors, vendors, friends and family, hire and supervise staff, provide security and negotiate contract labor. Top ranked VRBO 5-star guest reviews for 10 years for one satisfied owner, ending December 2017. Available now or I can meet your future schedule, will relocate or stay local. Non-smoker, no pets, healthy, creative and self-directed with liberal politics and appreciation for cultural diversity. Salary required, will consider living on or offsite, seeking long-term. Please call

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Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Australia

HELP NEEDED from RVers in the Yangan/Warwick area. In return for power and rain water, I have the most gorgeous large garden that I would just love working in but need some extra help maintaining. It’s full of flowers and natives. Would also particularly love some help spraying and weeds in the paddocks and painting fence posts. Definitely not hard work on my 18 acre property set amongst tall trees and a stunning backdrop of the Swanfel Ranges. Also have a couple of handyman jobs and need help with feeding and rigging horses. Located approximately 30km to Queen Mary Falls with a clear water rock swimming hole just down the road. Camp on an old house slab or in the garden – there are several picturesque spots for you and your RV. I’d love someone trustworthy, easy-going and friendly to stay a couple of weeks to help me keep things under control. You can start ASAP. Pets welcome. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Colorado

FULL-TIME CARETAKER COUPLE POSITION available in Winter Park, in Grand County, Colorado. Free rent provided in a new one bedroom apartment with TV, utilities and garage, in exchange for housekeeping and handyman services. References Required. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

New York

LIVE-IN CARETAKER ASSISTANT needed at the [Contact info available to subscribers] in Forestburgh, NY. We are looking for a caretaker assistant for the tree farm and our property management business. The main responsibilities will include maintaining buildings and grounds, monitoring property, taking care of chickens, cats and English Springer Spaniels as well as cleaning up the grounds and house every week. While maintenance activities are required all year, this position allows for a considerable amount of free time, including having a part-time job elsewhere if needed or desired. In addition to the monthly stipend, the compensation includes room and board in our home. Relevant experience in caretaking, home repair, maintenance, and housecleaning are required for this position but will train everyone. This is a good opportunity. You should have good interpersonal skills be a friendly self-starter, flexible, versatile, communal and open minded to new experiences. An entrepreneurial spirit is helpful to start new businesses. College graduates and beginners welcome. Please send your resume or note about yourself to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Texas

WE HAVE AN OPENING for one person to live on, and caretake our ranch and animals on our north Texas private ranch. Must care for our livestock, horses, cats, and dogs, mend fence, clean stalls, corrals, kennels, tractor work, shredding pastures, landscape maintenance, run mower, weed eater, etc. You must be able to recognize illness in animals, drive a truck with a horse trailer, etc. This is not a traveling, loping, or training job, but good riding skills is a plus. You must have experience saddling, grooming, handling foals, lunging, and doctoring. Must have experience with all animals listed above, and have been previously in a live-in position and recognize the responsibilities that comes with caring for animals which cannot care for themselves. We provide, salary, a furnished one bedroom upstairs barn apartment, utilities, and TV. Days off are during the week, and major holidays. Must have a clean driving and background record. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Itinerant end of life doula seeks a position with a hospice patient and their caregiver living in a rural-to-remote location between Austin and San Antonio or between San Antonio and the Big Bend Region. Services include life review and legacy work, vigil planning, and caregiver support (companionship, home making, housekeeping, personal care, pet care, and respite). Compassion, quiet presence, deep listening, and practical caregiving assistance can help ease a journey’s end. Please email

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Thursday, April 27, 2017

Alaska

CARETAKER WANTED for a remote lodge in southeastern Alaska. The lodge is located 50 miles north of Ketchikan in the heart of the Tongass National Forest. We are currently looking for a couple who is willing to re-locate and live a remote lifestyle. Ideally, the dynamic of the couple would consist of them having a strong background in household maintenance, construction, equipment maintenance, expertise in all clerical and house duties, and outdoor living. The position start date is this summer to be able to help with summer projects and to get acclimated to the lodge with the caretaking transitioning into the winter months where the routine check-ups of the lodge and necessary maintenance would be imperative to this position. Please send your resume and information to [Contact info available to subscribers] and please reference The Caretaker Gazette.

Australia

FULL-TIME CARETAKING POSITION available in the McKinlay area, in the remote northwest part of Queensland. Applicants must be reliable, self-motivated and experienced with cattle, fencing and have basic understanding of pumps. Having the ability to operate a grader and loader is preferred, but not necessity. This would be suitable for a mature couple. Wages negotiables. Please call

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California

WE NEED A HOUSE SITTER. We are leaving for an annual trip to Australia on June 1st and will return September 1st. We need a sitter for our home. We are also interested in a potential house swap and are open to the dates for that being different (meaning, we can housesit your home at a later date convenient to you). If you’re Australian and live in Melbourne, perfect! If you own a home in the US and it’s near the coast this could work as well. We live up in the Oakland Hills, with beautiful views, five minutes to Berkeley. Wonderful East Bay spot. We have a two bedroom house, two bathrooms, large deck area and front garden (that will need tending while we are gone). Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] if interested. No young partygoers please. Will need references and proof of employment or another form of stability!

Colorado

PROPERTY MANAGER OR DOMESTIC COUPLE needed in Denver. An executive couple with busy careers that require travel want to hire a Domestic Couple with management and housekeeper skills to care for their Denver home. The principals enjoy five-star hotel living when they travel and would like to bring that experience to their home when they are in residence. The ideal candidates will have experience working in fine private homes, enjoy being independent, and are comfortable with technology. The primary responsibilities include the complete oversight of the home and keeping the residence clean inside and outside. This is a full-time position with occasional weekend hours required. Excellent compensation offered with a full benefits package and relocation assistance. Newly built spacious attached apartment for two provided with a separate entrance; all amenities and utilities paid. No pets, please. Please apply for position [Contact info available to subscribers] for consideration. Please fill out one application per person. Qualified candidates will be contacted. April interviews available for a May start.

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Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Alaska

LOOKING FOR A SINGLE OR A COUPLE to manage a small 7-cabin seasonal rental business from June – September, close by the Kenai River. Housing is not provided, so an RV is needed. Duties will include checking guests in and out, cleaning cabins, doing laundry, and light landscaping duties. Pay is dependent on your hourly availability, and will be on a contract basis in addition to a free RV space for the summer. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information. Thanks.

Florida

FULL-TIME FARM/RANCH CARETAKER WANTED in Lake County, Florida. Must have experience with animals, building maintenance, landscaping, etc. Ideal candidate(s) should be self-starting, motivated and have an eye for detail. The position is full-time. To be considered, all interested applicants should email their resume, references and salary requirements to [Contact info available to subscribers] Serious inquiries only please.

Maine

POSITION AVAILABLE at a hunting and fishing lodge located in the North Maine Woods. Duties include cooking for up to 30 guests, cleaning, housekeeping in guest cabins, waiting on tables, and customer service. This position is available May through November. Opportunities for advancement including full-time year round. This is a live-in position when working, must have own transportation and license and be able to travel into the lodge on gravel logging roads. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Hampshire

SEEKING A FULL-TIME, INNKEEPER to live onsite. The [Contact info available to subscribers], located a half mile from the Ocean in Hampton, NH, has seven rooms with outdoor event space. We have great reviews and are looking for someone who enjoys customer service and wants to improve on our excellent reputation. Responsibilities: cooking breakfast, managing housekeepers, reservations, calls and emails, greeting guests, marketing with social media, managing website content and event sales. The candidate: professional, comfortable in the kitchen, experienced with social media and computers, have attention to detail, supervisory and hospitality experience. The Seacoast provides a wonderful quality of life with proximity to Portsmouth, NH, within an hour of Boston, New Hampshire lakes and mountains. Salary will depend on experience, includes a fully furnished apartment and paid vacation. While the position is year round, the business is seasonal, with down time in Winter. Please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] to learn more, and then email your resume, cover letter and professional references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Experienced Christian couple with four kids and a small dog looking for a Property Caretaker or Ranch Manager position in Colorado. We are hardworking, reliable, honest, non-smokers. Both have experience with chickens, as well as landscaping and gardening. He has experience with large equipment, land resources, handy man projects, and is an outdoorsman. She has experience in personal caretaking, cooking, cleaning, shopping and laundry. We are willing to take on new challenges. Resumes and references are available upon request. We may be contacted at [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you.

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Thursday, April 20, 2017

Australia

CARETAKER/FARMHAND needed. An active couple is required for a 50 acre property in the Tewantin/Noosa area of Queensland. Work with owners, assisting Thoroughbred horses and low-line cattle. A modern two bedroom air-conditioned home will be provided. Applicants must have a love of horses and gardening. Locals should call the owner, [Contact info available to subscribers]

Florida

HORSE RANCH CARETAKER needed in Apopka. We are looking for the right person to work on our small Horse Ranch Boarding Facility. We are offering accommodations and all your utilities are paid for. Duties would be feeding horses, turn in/out, some mowing and fence repairs. Weekly pay is negotiable. No teenagers. We also need someone for a part-time position as well. Please call or text [Contact info available to subscribers]

New York

WANTED IMMEDIATELY! An Upstate NY Fruit Farm is seeking an experienced, honest couple to operate a 72 acre fruit and veggie farm independently. Knowledge of pruning, spraying, mowing, planting vegetables, reaping load and unload trucks with apple bins, bins repair and selling in markets. Ability to drive a tractor, lawnmower, and trucks and doing the repairs and maintenance of the vehicles and equipment is a must. Wages will be a percentage of produce sales. A larger percentage according to experience. Live on the farm for free, with a month vacation. Nonsmoking, nondrinking environment. If you cannot operate the Farm independently, please contact us to discuss your abilities. References and a clean record are a must! Please email

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Wednesday, April 19, 2017

California

SAN FRANCISCO DOG SITTER wanted for the last week in June and the first two weeks in July in a two bedroom apartment in the central NOPA/Panhandle neighborhood. My mellow, sweet-natured labradoodle needs company, walks and feeding. Applicants need to be a non-smoker. References required. Please contact

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PERSONAL CHEF/CARETAKER COUPLE (CO-WORKERS) needed in Ojai, California. This is an amazing and unique opportunity for the right couple! We are looking for an experienced Chef/Caretaker Team for a casual, sophisticated and fun family who live in Los Angeles but frequent their beautiful country home in Ojai. This is a full-time, year-round position which is based in Ojai and this couple may choose to live in a private cottage on the property (rent free). Incumbents work five days per week and it should be noted that regular weekend and holiday work will be required. The ideal candidates will: – Be trustworthy and willing to sign a confidentiality agreement and undergo a full background check. – Be polished, mature and articulate with excellent communication skills. – Be “givers” who, while on duty, will be 100% focused on the well-being of the family. – Be highly flexible and always prepared for “spontaneous visits” (always with at least 24 hours’ notice) by the family to the property. – Value organization and cleanliness, prepared to clean the home, do laundry (as a team) and take responsibility for weekly and seasonal maintenance. – Be self-motivated and inquisitive, forming relationships with local produce and other vendors. – Be 100% confident and comfortable with preparing and serving up to three “home-made” meals per day (although breakfast and dinner are usually the main focus). – Be genuine and kind, able to interact with three generations (the children sometimes bring their dogs) and anticipate the needs of a busy family. – Want to work directly for the owners of the property developing a warm but at all times professional relationship. – Have a long-term outlook for this position, and excited about life in a small country town. This property is 16 acres and the home itself is 5,000+ square foot with eight bedrooms. The home was built in the early 1900’s and has been tastefully restored. It’s a comfortable country home with breathtaking vistas, a swimming pool, pool house and vineyards. Applicants should bear in the mind that this is a family home so a family-oriented couple who do not have young children of their own would be idea. The “guest cottage” which houses the current couple is adorable with privacy, its own garden and spectacular views. We thank you for your interest in this position and we encourage all applicants to consider any/all personal sacrifices associated with potentially relocating to Ojai, CA. To ensure that we attract high caliber applicants this family is prepared to offer an aggressive compensation package based on experience. Applicants should please email resumes and pictures to [Contact info available to subscribers] and in your email, please let us know why you feel that you would be well suited to this position. Thank you.

Colorado

WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED INNKEEPING COUPLE to manage our B&B in Ouray, Colorado (Little Switzerland). This is a seasonal position (May – October) and could be much longer. Are you our next dynamic duo? Applicants should have extensive experience covering all aspects of running a highly successful Inn. We are 11-years-old and top rated on all sites. Please bring excellence in customer service, meticulous attention to detail, reservations, healthy and delightful meal cooking, grounds work, light maintenance, and some housekeeping. Must be hardworking, energetic, positive and honest while providing guests with a comfortable and inviting atmosphere wrapped in a welcoming attitude. Lodging provided in addition to compensation relative to experience. Please send us your resumes and references and it would be our pleasure to speak with you. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Idaho

A REMOTE IDAHO HOT SPRING RESORT seeks a couple or individual for Summer Work at [Contact info available to subscribers] in the central Idaho Mountains to help with Summer operations. The positions are for Resort Front Desk, Housekeeping and maintenance helper. Positions are paid including rustic housing if needed, No running water, no electricity, limited internet in the Main Lodge. Applicants will work alongside the main caretakers to run resort operations including admitting day swimmers to the Hot Spring Pool, serving food from our Cafe, cleaning of guest cabins, pool maintenance and event help. Maintenance duties vary depending on need. The positions with housing are full-time, 40hours/week, from June – until the end of October. Energetic, easy going, trustworthy and community minded individuals only please. You can check us out at [Contact info available to subscribers] and email us your resume and statement of interest to [Contact info available to subscribers] No phone calls please.

Oregon

FARM HELP, CARETAKER, INTERN needed in Cottage Grove. A professional couple is seeking an enthusiastic, livestock savvy person (or couple) to farm share our small working farm. We currently raise and sell grass-fed beef, meat goats, eggs and also have a small private boarding stable. We are looking for someone to participate with us on our farm and with our livestock – in return we will supply a large one bedroom apartment with laundry, which also includes water and electric. Large (60 X 60) garden space to share as well. We are close in to town. If this sounds like something you might be interested in – please call [Contact info available to subscribers] Let’s talk! Thanks.

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SHORT-TERM HOUSE SITTER AVAILABLE in Monterey, CA. I am looking for short-term house sitting jobs. I don’t charge anything, but am planning a cross country sojourn from July 15th. I don’t want to make a permanent commitment, however I’m tiring of Days Inn. I have excellent references from local residents. I have no pets, don’t smoke, drink of take drugs. I will be a man of 67 in May. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] if you want someone to keep an eye on your place.

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Alaska

Australia

OUR CLIENT is looking for a keen Gardner (or couple) to look after their extensive homestead garden in Mudgee, New South Wales for two and a half days per week. Duties include taking care of a large spread of roses, maintaining lawns and sprinklers and general garden maintenance. All the required tools are provided. Additional responsibilities may include looking after pets and farm yard animals while the owners are away. This position would suit retirees or those with an entrepreneurial outlook to fill in the remaining work days (support provided). Cottage type accommodation and meat will be provided. Please note this is a permanent position and not available to Working Holiday Visa Holders. Local applicants should call [Contact info available to subscribers]

California

A SMALL PRIVATE FAMILY RANCH needs a ranch hand/land caretaker to manage all aspects of the property on a daily basis. Our ranch is a simple operation with 15 to 20 cows, older barns, a few mini donkeys, etc. We are located in Morgan Hill which is in Northern California near San Jose and San Francisco. We are looking for someone with the following skills: ‘ Animal Care – Daily feeding and care of animals, as well as cleaning. ‘ Landscaping – Maintenance and new installation. Tree trimming, irrigation, mowing and general upkeep of the property. New installation of grass, irrigation system and vegetation. ‘ Fencing – New construction of barbed wire as well as a residential no climb fence. Maintenance of older barbed wire fencing. ‘ Water Management – Maintenance of water for animals as well as property, including troughs, water lines, irrigation, etc. ‘ Handyman – plumbing, electrical, concrete and carpentry repair work as well as building shade structures. ‘ Operate Machinery – Must be able to operate a tractor, landscape machinery, tools, and riding mower. ‘ Individual Requirements – Highly motivated, honest, dependable, hardworking, non-smoker, and able to work with little to no supervision. English is required. Must be able to follow instructions and communicate effectively with ranch owners. Flexibility is a must. Rarely but sometimes, there are urgent situations like a calf being born, or an illness, or a broken water pipe. Please note this is not a horse operation. Taking care of the animals is important but it is only a small portion of the day. The rest of the day is oriented more towards manual labor projects. Includes $1,300 a month gross salary plus a private residence and free utilities. The position is suitable for an individual or a couple. A background check will be run. If you are interested, I look forward to speaking with you to determine if this is a fit! Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Colorado

LIVE-IN DOMESTIC COUPLE needed. A busy retired couple with a luxury ranch property near Vail, CO seeks an experienced Domestic Couple to join their long-term staff. The ideal candidates will have previous experience working in a mountain residence at high elevation, be conscientious, meticulous, and organized with strong homemaking skills. Primary responsibilities will include daily and deep cleaning, preparing simple healthy meals, handling laundry, and provisioning. In addition, regular maintenance of the grounds and structures which comprise the property are expected. Knowledge of basic HVAC, electrical, plumbing, irrigation, lake systems and security are required. The couple should embrace active outdoor living and have an affinity for sustainability and an off-the-grid lifestyle. The property has many facets of operation that make up this special ranch. Generally a Monday through Friday schedule, with some flexibility needed; rare weekends and holidays needed. Combined compensation of up to $150,000 offered, with benefits; separate fully-furnished apartment offered on the property (pets welcome). Please apply for position [Contact info available to subscribers] for consideration. (Please fill out one application per person). Qualified applicants will be contacted.

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Married couple is seeking a live-in Property Caretaker/Manager position of a private residence, resort, ranch in Portland, OR, surrounding area and along the west coast of Oregon; or Durango, Ft. Collins, Aspen, Vale CO. Available immediately. Honest, friendly, ethical, resourceful, self-motivated and discreet, variably skilled, 40+ with dog. Long-term, live-in position preferred, however, we’ll consider all positions. For more info please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] and please contact

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Monday, April 17, 2017

California

LIVE-IN house caretaking/dog-sitting position available with very light duties in exchange for a master suite with your private bath for the right person or couple. My home is located in Southern California (Oak Hills/Hesperia area). No smoking, heavy drinkers, or illegal drugs. You could have another job year round. I need someone who can start on May 1 and with references. Please contact me for more details by emailing

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Canada

SEEKING A MATURE AND MOTIVATED INDIVIDUAL for full-time caretaking position in a 12 story building in the St. Vital district of Winnipeg, Manitoba. The successful candidate must have excellent tenant relations and strong janitorial skills. We offer salary, vacation and a benefits package. Please fax resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Georgia

ATLANTA’S TOP B&B seeks an experienced live-in Innkeeper or Innkeeping couple. We have six rooms, with a sophisticated atmosphere, and superior service are our hallmarks. We require an Innkeeper with fortitude for 7am gourmet breakfast, who will roll-up their sleeves to turn a room or perform maintenance duties, who is interesting and fun to work with, who leaves politics/religion/prejudice at the door, and who can juggle and multi-task like no one’s business. Good attitude and keen sense of humor required, along with understanding that teamwork is everything and no one is too good for any particular task. In exchange for these superpowers, [Contact info available to subscribers] offers a thriving and exciting place to work, a daily rate plus percentage of sales, a small cottage to live in, and flexible time away to rest and rejuvenate. Start by end of May required. Interested? Please email Barb your resume and at least two references; photographs of your work (food presentation, rooms, weddings, your choice of what you are proud of) to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Illinois

WE MAY HAVE MULTIPLE OPPORTUNITIES. Looking for help in exchange for housing. Farm needs help cleaning, mowing, trimming, feeding and watering some live stock. Some office skills helpful but not required. A separate need is assistance with an elderly woman coming out of heart surgery who needs care and has an apartment attached to her home. She has a car and needs someone who can drive her to her Doctor Appointments and help look after her. Part-time nurses will visit to oversee her care. Both are located an hour outside of Chicago. Please send your background information to caretaker@caretaker.org with Illinois Position in the Subject Line. Thanks.

Oregon

AN ACTIVE PENSION COUPLE is needed for a remote southeast Oregon working cattle ranch. Requires part-time help, 14 hour +- a week in exchange for a two bedroom one bath home and utilities and a ranch vehicle for use on the ranch. Duties include yard work, light handyman duties, general light clean up, and light mechanical experience would be a plus. No other pay is involved. References required and you will need to pass a background check. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Texas

RANCH CARETAKER COUPLE needed in Bandera. A full-time ranch foreman and part-time hostess/cook/housekeeper needed for a family-owned ranch in the Texas Hill Country. Will need knowledge of and hands on experience with horses, cattle ranching, wildlife, ranch equipment, and building repair/maintenance. Housing, utilities, Direct TV, internet and ranch transportation provided. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Washington

WE ARE A WATERFRONT SMALL BOUTIQUE INN AND FARM on Orcas Island, Washington. We are looking for a couple to take care of the Inn. The owners live on the property. The primary duty is cleaning and preparing rooms. Also, helping guests, farm animals, gardening, etc., whatever needs to get done. Must be energetic, very responsible, work independently, with good communication skills, and be detail oriented and proactive. We promote a healthy lifestyle and everything on the farm is organic. Must be active, healthy, non-smokers, no drinking and no pets. Must have your own transportation. We can provide an apartment on the farm, hourly wage, produce from the garden and eggs from chickens, and kayak usage. This is one full-time job that can be shared as during busy season we need more than one person on the farm and a back-up. Please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] to see if this is a good fit for you. If interested in applying, please email your cover letter and resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] This is a great opportunity for the right couple.

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Experienced professional caretaker couple available to care for or manage your home/animals/property. Non-smokers/drugs, no children or pets of our own, we are clean, tidy and can provide excellent references. Aged between 30 and 40 we are responsible and portray ourselves in a professional manor at all times. Him – handyman/yard maintenance. Her – Property Manager in a large English estate hotel. Relocating to the Las Vegas/Boulder City/Henderson/ Lake Mead area. All situations considered, short and long-term. Available immediately. Please do not hesitate to contact us, we would love to hear from you. Please email

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Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Canada

FULL-TIME CARETAKER POSITION available in Downtown Langley, British Columbia. We are looking for an applicant who has knowledge of proper janitorial practices, basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems, the ability to interact well with our diverse clientele, excellent people skills, the ability to follow instructions and a valid driver’s license and vehicle. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing routine maintenance, general cleaning and minor repairs, move in/move out inspections; prepare vacant units for turnover, provide access for sub-trades as required, respond in a friendly and timely manner to owner and tenant inquires, maintain building maintenance logs and records, ensure fire protection equipment is properly maintained and up-to-date, must ensure that all activities are completed in a safe and efficient way, and must work independently and is expected to maintain a schedule of work. Compensation starts from $45,000 per year and an excellent benefit package will be available after a probation time. Live on site preferable. A reference and criminal check will be performed upon hiring. Please fax your resume to

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Colorado

SEASONAL BUILDING AND GROUNDS/COOK AND HOUSEKEEPER COUPLE needed for a high-end mountain ranch near Oak Creek, Colorado. Must be able to work with little supervision while meeting the needs of the ranch owners with a positive and fun attitude. This is a hard-working and enjoyable atmosphere here. Please email your joint cover letter and separate resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Idaho

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A LONG-TERM, LIVE-ON RANCH HAND/ANIMAL CARETAKER in Coeur d’Alene, in Northern Idaho. We are located less than 10 minutes from downtown. Our ranch is nine fully fenced acres of trees and pastures, with a pond and free roaming animals. This secluded property is a great place to relax and enjoy the tranquility of the great outdoors. A studio apartment will be provided. Part-time and full-time work is also available at $12/hour. Please email your resume and references to

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New Jersey

[Contact info available to subscribers], a Victorian hotel in Spring Lake, NJ, is seeking an experienced General Manager. The candidate must be highly organized, possess excellent time management skills, be very customer focused and extremely detail oriented. The position requires a minimum of three years’ experience as a General Manager of a boutique hotel along with prior sales and marketing experience. A knowledge of the RezOvation system is a definite plus. Please email your resume and references to

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New York

North Dakota

CARETAKER/MAINTENANCE PERSONS wanted ASAP, couple preferred, to run all aspects from A to Z of a small “mom and pop” motel when the elderly owners are away. This includes assisting the owners as needed, including caring for our pets. On site living quarters will be provided plus a salary dependent on the persons’ abilities. Good organizational skills will be a plus. Applicants must have verifiable references. A background check is required. To apply, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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QUIET SINGLE MALE is seeking a long-term house sitting or caretaking position in Austin, Texas. I have handyman, maintenance and technical skills and am very good at fixing things. I have experience with hospitality, pet care, gardening and landscaping. I will consider all types of housing. No kids, pets, smoking, drinking, or drugs. Excellent references can be provided. Please email me at [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you.

Monday, April 10, 2017

Alaska

[Contact info available to subscribers] in Soldotna is looking to hire a part-time lodge helper(s) for the 2017 summer season. Dates are from June – August/Mid-September. Work will be two days per week in exchange for a free RV hookup and utilities all summer long. Light labor duties. Help with checking guests in and out. We are also open to hiring a local who has their own housing (offsite) in exchange for a set weekly pay. Located just down the road from the best public fishing holes on the Kenai River, one mile from town. Close to great hiking and an overall beautiful place to spend the summer. Please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] to learn more, and then email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Florida

New Mexico

ANIMAL CARETAKER/SMALL RANCHITO-SITTER needed in central New Mexico. A second caretaker wanted for May, June and maybe for the rest of the year, or longer. Duties include watering the garden and trees, and taking care of two horses and dogs and cats. There is a hookup space available if you have your own RV or there are different living arrangements depending if it is for a single man, woman or couple. Kids? Let’s talk? The current caretaker can sometimes be forgetful and would also like to take some weekends off so it would be good to have loving backup as I will be very far away in New York State looking after my Dad who just had a stroke. Artists, builders, and carpenters welcome as there are projects here. You could also do for fun, and or $. It’s artsy, rustic and funky and can be hot and dusty here, but also peaceful and beautiful. Located a mile from the Rio Grande and close to the train to Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Please reply by email [Contact info available to subscribers] or phone-text to [Contact info available to subscribers] Thanks.

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Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Canada

France

LOOKING FOR A SINGLE PERSON OR A COUPLE to help us during this coming summer season (July and August) at our charming B&B in southwest France, 20 kilometers from the vibrant, coastal city of La Rochelle. Responsibilities include assisting us with breakfast, housekeeping and gardening. Afternoons are off to relax at the pool, nearby beaches, towns, summer festivals, concerts, to name, but a few, and discovering the area with us or on your own. A few nights a week we prepare and join our guests for a four course dinner using mostly locally sourced products and you are welcome to help or simply sit it out. There is no salary but we offer a private and spacious studio, meals, a pool, a car and, most importantly, a first-rate opportunity to see, live and experience a summer in France. Speaking French and some experience in hospitality is helpful but not required. For more information we encourage you to look at our website [Contact info available to subscribers] and then contact us if this position is right for you.

Maine

LIVE-IN SPORTING LODGE-MANAGER/CARETAKER needed for a 4 season Lodge. We offer hunting, fishing, canoeing, hiking, snowmobiling, and family vacations. We are seeking a full-time, year round, live-in Manager with experience in camp/lodge management, maintenance, mechanics, and/or guiding who is comfortable living remotely, with an avid interest in the outdoors. We will consider a couple with additional cooking, housekeeping and office skills. We are located in T5, R8 Maine, 30 miles outside Patten. We are adjacent to Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. Bangor is 2.5 hours from camp. We are off-grid, generate our own power, heat with firewood, but have phones and internet. We have an eight mile unpaved driveway. You will need a 4WD. Offering: salary, paid vacation, tips, and a private cabin with full bath and utilities. Please submit your resume including your outdoor experience to [Contact info available to subscribers] and to learn more, please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Rhode Island

SEEKING A FULL-TIME YEAR-ROUND INNKEEPER in beautiful Newport, Rhode Island. As the Live-in Innkeeper at the [Contact info available to subscribers] you have the responsibility of overseeing the daily operational aspects of the Inn. This includes all of the activities from guest arrival and departure, concierge (customer) services, preparing/serving breakfast, monitoring housekeeping, accounting related tasks in conjunction with the company controller, and all marketing tasks in conjunction with the marketing coordinator. The Innkeeper shall establish a positive rapport with guests, acting as a daily host/hostess – from the time of booking to the time of departure. Guests staying within the Inn should always be treated as if they are staying in the Innkeepers home. The successful candidate must work well in stressful, high pressure situations. One also needs to be proficient in Windows and any other company approved computer programs. The live-in Innkeeper must demonstrate strong Public Relation skills, with participation in industry related and professional organizations. Please contact Brad by emailing your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Greetings Fellow Travelers/Adventurers, and Estate/Villa/Chateau/Winery Owners. I am once again caretaking at the Villa di Corliano near Pisa, Italy in May and June. By July 1st, I will be ready and willing for another opportunity house sitting, pet care, gardening, events/dinners/wedding assistance, etc. in your chateau, villa, estate or property. I have references, am reliable, responsible and flexible. You can count on me to take good care of your beloved pets and property. I love animals and long walks in nature. I speak French, Spanish and Italian; have Masters Degrees in ESL and Traditional Chinese Medicine, with a long career in holistic healthcare as a Licensed Acupuncturist, Homeopath/Naturopath. I’m also open to the possibility of a “couple” offering. If any willing “gentleman” wants to share an interesting position, let’s connect and discuss. For anyone in the vicinity of Pisa, Tuscany, come by for a visit/tour of the Villa and a glass of wine and conversation, and if the Count is available, I’ll introduce you. Looking forward to hearing from you. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] Ciao

Monday, April 3, 2017

Florida

New Zealand

RECEPTIONIST/HOUSEKEEPER – HOUSEKEEPER/MAINTENANCE help needed. If you would like to work in wonderful and slightly remote Franz Josef (Franz Josef Glacier is located in Westland Tai Poutini National Park on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island) we are looking for one person to do housekeeping in the morning and reception work in the afternoon/evening (full-time). A second part-time job is also available doing mainly housekeeping and sometimes a little bit of maintenance. We are looking for people who are based in New Zealand and can start soon. We need someone to commit for five to six months at least. You will need the ability to work under pressure and have great attention to detail. Accommodation can be provided at a cost if needed. You will need to have a valid IRD number and work Visa. We are seeking team players who are outgoing and friendly, fluent in English with attention to detail. You will need to be honest and reliable. If you have relevant skills and want to be part of the team then we are looking forward to hearing from you. Please call

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Oregon

REMOTE OFF-GRID FOREST PROPERTY in southwest Oregon seeking a homestead caretaker. Offers a private 8′ x 16′ micro-cabin and very small stipend; requires 12 hours/week help with homestead chores and maintenance. Limited amenities to be maintained and utilized include gravity-fed water system, greenhouse, young orchard, small solar battery charging set up, propane camp shower, laying poultry, and basic homestead tools. There is room for gardening. Property borders the National Forest. Should be in good physical shape; no drugs. More information available upon request. Minimum of one year commitment requested, although flexible. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information.

Pennsylvania

CARETAKER NEEDED: Full-time position available at a beautiful camp in northeast Pennsylvania (Pocono Mountains) for children with special needs. Applicant must be experienced in overall maintenance of children’s camp. Should have knowledge of carpentry, lawn equipment maintenance, plumbing, electrical, grounds and pool care. Additional support staff provided during summer. Housing and utilities provided. Salary dependent upon experience. This is an excellent opportunity for couples and retirees. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Friday, March 31, 2017

Australia

CARETAKER COUPLE needed for a weekend market. This well-known weekend retail market, located in Laverton, is seeking the services of a caretaker couple to live on-site and oversee the general supervision, maintenance and upkeep of the property. The successful applicant(s) will be responsible for: providing and supervising access to stallholders and public on market days (Saturday and Sunday) as well as at other specified times during the week, regularly checking and securing all access points within and around the premises, general property maintenance, including lawns and gardens, and cleaning of all common areas and waste management. Previous experience in a similar live-on site position is preferred, as is the ability to perform routine supervision, gardening and maintenance tasks. A comfortable two bedroom residence will be provided. It is envisaged you will currently be self-employed and have experience in caretaking other properties. To register your interest, please forward a written application, detailing your past experience to [Contact info available to subscribers] Australia.

New York

AN AWARD WINNING, BEAUTIFUL [Contact info available to subscribers] in Lake Luzerne, New York, is searching for new Innkeepers. We are active in the Lake George/Saratoga Springs area. 31-year Innkeepers are looking for a single or couple to oversee the daily operations of a 13 room Inn (26 Inn guests) catering to couples. Abilities must include, a person with knowledge of breakfast cooking for our large breakfast menu. The patience to oversee housekeeping/laundry staff, and jump in when needed. A knowledge of computers and social media is a plus. Front desk duties include guest check in day and night. Must be physically fit, energetic, hard-working, and have a pleasant disposition. No prima donnas! Must be willing to learn the realities of Innkeeping with the ability to multi-task. Good people skills are important to interact with the Inn guests. Duties include everything the Innkeepers do. The Innkeepers are open to new ideas to better the guest experience. A one bedroom apartment in the Inn is included plus a salary. Must be a non-smoker, with no pets. If you ever thought that you might want to own a B&B one day, this is the perfect hands on position. Please email us at [Contact info available to subscribers] with resumes, references, and a letter stating why you would be right for this position. We will also facetime applicants.

New Zealand

HOUSEKEEPING HELP needed at [Contact info available to subscribers], in Christchurch. One of our fabulous helpers is ready to move on and we are now looking for new staff member. The position would start on April 7th. Three hours cleaning in the mornings in exchange for accommodation in our lovely staff home, and the rest of the day is yours to enjoy the beaches, the city or just a lazy afternoon or evening in our Spa Pool and Sauna. Some travelers find other paid work in the afternoons or evenings to boost their travel funds and there is plenty of work available in Christchurch. We ask for a minimum of one month stay, but the longer you stay, the better. For those who are interested, and are happy to commit for a minimum of one month, please phone us at [Contact info available to subscribers] or pop into the hostel between 11am and 4pm. Thanks.

Vermont

CARETAKER POSITION AVAILABLE in Southern Vermont in a charming rustic cabin in exchange for weekly chores. After three years, our current caretaker couple will be leaving about May 1st; thus we are looking for two adults who are responsible, conscientious, trustworthy, and energetic, to take their place, to live on-site, full-time, in a picturesque, rustic, quiet, cabin that is on a 100-acre property with a 240-year-old historic farmhouse, barns, and other outbuildings, in Windham County, VT. The cabin is across the road from our home and is offered in exchange for weekly chores which will include animal care (currently sheep, lambs, chickens), vegetable/flower gardening, light construction, pasture management, painting, land clearing, property oversight and snow removal. Caretakers must be competent at animal care, climbing ladders, cutting firewood, snow removal and keeping the property well-tended. Our caretakers have had their own sheep, chickens, goats, bees, a dairy cow, and a dog. The work will involve about 20 hours/week (split between the two persons), including weekend work (mandatory) – some for pay and the rest in exchange for the exclusive residential use of the cabin. We also provide a shared laundry, use of trails/woods, sledding hills, pastures, tennis court, pond and nearby lake. The property is two miles from a quintessential picture-postcard Vermont village with general store/post office, and is 30 minutes from a larger, full-service town. The cozy unfurnished cabin is insulated, has simple electricity, a Vermont Castings wood stove, a sleeping loft accessed by a ladder, a covered porch overlooking a pond and waterfall. There is no running water, or toilet or kitchen in the cabin. Available for the caretakers’ use is the 1st floor of the rustic “barn house” that is across from the cabin, which contains a large camp kitchen, bathroom with shower and double vanity, laundry, and outdoor hot water shower. The “barn house” is shared with other caretakers, and/or our guests but primarily is for the use of the caretakers. There is plenty of room for your own garden. No smoking/drugs permitted anywhere on the property. The utilities are basic and the water, electric/septic system will not permit occupancy by more than two persons. Experience with gardening, farm animal care, tractor operation/upkeep, property maintenance, chain saw/power tools is required. Being trustworthy, responsible, neat and considerate is mandatory. This requires a planned two to three year commitment or longer. Two persons are needed, as some jobs require such and to provide needed coverage. Must have health insurance and a clean driving record. Extensive background checks will be undertaken. Please send a detailed letter describing your current situation, your background and experience, skills and any questions to caretakergazette@gmail.com and include “Vermont Position” in the Subject Line for our forwarding purposes. A telephone interview will be held with qualified applicants to further determine the best fit for all before meeting and showing the property. We will not answer inquiries without the above information provided to us, or if your credentials do not meet our specifications. Interviews will begin in early April. A start date of around May 1st is needed. There will be an opportunity to speak privately with any of our former caretakers. Thanks.

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Louis, a single, 33-year-old gentleman, seeks free lodging in Monterey, CA. Graduated from Brown University, worked as journalist on the foreign desk for The New York Times, worked in the Congo for NGO organizations, for education, and documentaries projects. I speak French, Spanish, Portuguese, and am currently working on a Master for Environmental Conservation at Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, CA. I will housesit, take care of the dogs, horses, garden, assist or tutor with history, literature, computers, etc. Very reliable, lived in France in a historic home. Need a nice, peaceful, environment. It’s OK if your home is in the isolated countryside. I do not drink or smoke. Have excellent references. Please write to

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Thursday, March 30, 2017

Australia

FARM CARAVAN PARK CARETAKER needed. Couples encouraged to apply. [Contact info available to subscribers] is a leading table grape, wine grape and citrus producer located on 600 hectares, near Mildura in North West Victoria. We are seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced individuals or couples who are looking for a long-term position as a sole caretaker or part of a caretaker couple. Additional work is available on the property to supplement the caretaking duties for suitable applicants who apply as a couple. The position is live-in on the property, with a three room, ensuite cabin provided. The essential requirements include having a valid Australian driver’s license, undergoing a police check, and Senior First Aid required – or willing to attain at own expense upon commencement. Duties will include the cleaning of amenities and field toilets, maintenance of ground and caravans and other accommodation, record keeping and rent collection. This position is full-time for one person, or part-time for two, with up to full-time supplementary work available on the property for the 2nd person. The position is on-going and long-term. A minimum tenure of 12 months should be anticipated. The salary package will be negotiable, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Please ensure you state when you are available to commence, particularly if you need to relocate from another part of Australia, when calling

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FULL-TIME, YEAR-ROUND RESIDENT ISLAND CARETAKER needed for a 250 acre private island cabin community in Howe Sound, British Columbia, close to Vancouver and Gibsons, BC. The island is jointly owned by 30 families, and is accessed by private boat only. The ideal candidate will enjoy off-the-grid island living, and would be willing to sometimes work odd hours. He or she is flexible, independent, organized, energetic, a self-starter, able to set priorities and ready for both projects and routine duties. The caretaker is the “go-to” person who provides service for the 30 cabin owners and their families. Importantly, the caretaker is a confident small boat operator and is comfortable responding to requests from many different people. Core duties will include: security rounds, lawn mowing, operating tractor/backhoe, boat launching, clearing trails and windfall trees, orchard pruning, firewood delivery, dock maintenance, providing water taxi service, managing medical emergencies, fire preparedness, preparing for island events, record-keeping and reporting to the President of the Board of Directors and the island management team. Other desired skills include: basic carpentry skills, real mechanical aptitude, ability to repair small engines (pumps, outboards, generators) and propane appliances, basic computer skills for recording-keeping and reporting. A couple is preferred due to isolation and safety concerns. Your own tools would be an asset. The caretaker residence will be provided with propane, solar and generator service. Compensation will be discussed with qualified candidates. The start date will be late Spring 2017. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Hampshire

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A SINGLE PERSON interested in spending the summer in New England working for us at our 20 room Inn. The reality is that we need good housekeepers but we also would like to share our experience including working on our Property Management System with rates and reservations, helping us with social media and marketing. We would provide a private room and shared bath in the hall with limited kitchen facilities. We are in a beautiful area of the White Mountains and can be flexible with the schedule, provided our staff works every weekend. We would make it a fun and good learning experience for anyone that is looking for the Inn culture. We serve a continental breakfast and no restaurant on premises. Work is primarily days. We are on thirty acres, have garden and flowers that need tending, plus we like side projects. We are open to ideas. Please let us know if you are interested in us by emailing your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Mexico

EXPERIENCED HORSE COUPLE wanted. Horse care exchange for free rent in a Guest House in Galisteo, NM, 30 minutes from Santa Fe, NM, and $400/month stipend. Must be two individuals. Horse experience required. A beautiful one bedroom with kitchenette, bath, 600 sq. ft., 20 acre property adjacent to 15,000 acres, with tile, vigas, radiant heat, Wi-Fi, and natural light. There are usually four horses, sometimes six and feed times are five to six times a week, two times a day at 7am and 6pm. Grooming, blanketing, mucking, etc. Pets okay. Non-smoking. Utilities extra. One year term/contract. Security deposit is $850. Respond with CV and letter of interest please. References are required. Please send your resume and letter of interest to caretakergazette@gmail.com and include “New Mexico Position” in the Subject Line for our forwarding purposes. Thanks.

New York

HAIRSTYLIST BUSINESS AND HOUSING OPPORTUNITY in Upstate New York. Hairdresser to serve clientele from July through August 30, 2017 in Marion near the beautiful Finger Lakes Region. Also live in and take care of our house in Marion, NY with another roommate. You keep all proceeds from the hairstylist business. Please call

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Oklahoma

OUR PROPERTY in Western Oklahoma (Roger Mills County) has an opening for a couple, full-time groundskeeper/part-time housekeeper, for an absentee owner’s private residence. The groundskeeper duties entail maintaining flower gardens, in-ground swimming pool, lawns, multiple lawn irrigation systems, and fences all located on owner’s private grounds. Also caring for trees, lawns and landscape at other properties owned by the ranch. General building maintenance and maintaining equipment pertaining to these duties. Must be able to lift 75 lbs. The housekeeper will be responsible for cleaning and daily maintenance of the owner’s residence. Possible light cooking when the owners are staying at the residence. Weekly cleaning and maintenance of hunting lodge, ranch office and small guest house. Assist groundskeeper when necessary. During hunting seasons assist the lodge staff with cleaning and cooking for guests. Both individuals must be, non-smoking, responsible, respectful and self-motivated. Both must have a valid driver’s license, and willing to submit to a drug test. Pay based on experience, position comes with housing and utilities. A work vehicle and tools will be provided. Please email your resume with work history and a minimum of two references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Tennessee

MARRIED CARETAKER COUPLE wanted to help maintain a 10 acre lake property just outside of Nashville, TN in return for a one bedroom apartment with electric, cable, and internet. 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 are very handy with lawn care, basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing, house-cleaning, etc. Must also be able to pass an extensive background check. No drinkers/smokers. Please email your resume(s) to

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Vermont

Virginia

[Contact info available to subscribers] is looking for an experienced Assistant Innkeeper to join our happy team. The successful applicant will have at least one year experience in either hospitality management or B&B experience at a property with six or more rooms. This is a “hands on” position and duties will include (but are not limited to) planning, preparing and serving a delicious breakfast, housekeeping, taking reservations, checking guests in, and most importantly… providing excellent and consistent service to our guests. Our team currently consists of an Innkeeping couple, an Aspiring Innkeeper, a full-time maintenance man, and part-time housekeepers. We are a happy group and are looking for someone to fit into our “family”. Compensation includes onsite housing with all utilities paid, monthly salary, scheduled time off and a great work environment. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you with your resume and a cover letter emailed to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Monday, March 27, 2017

Alaska

SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY available. The [Contact info available to subscribers] is looking for a two-person team (husband/wife or couple) for assistant caretaker and housekeeping/cooking positions in the Alaska Range. Accessible only by air, this remote, private wilderness lodge is located at the headwaters of the [Contact info available to subscribers], surrounded by the stunningly beautiful Stony Mountains. Responsibilities include: housekeeping, cleaning, cooking, building maintenance, vehicle and equipment maintenance and repairs (tractors, ATV’s, generators, boat motors), and various support activities (satellite internet and TV, solar array). Successful applicants will have experience in management, cooking, housekeeping, mechanics, carpentry, and working in a remote setting. Experience with chainsaw, generators, tractor, carpentry tools and equipment is a must. A general knowledge of plumbing and electrical is a plus. The employment period is June 1st to September 30th, 2017. This is a no smoking/no drinking position. Monthly salary, with room and board provided. Applicants without pets are preferred. If you are energetic, hard-working and love adventure and living a remote lifestyle this is the position for you. For more lodge information, please go to [Contact info available to subscribers] and then email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Arkansas

INNKEEPER/MANAGER needed. An individual or couple is sought to engage in a truly generational opportunity in Fayetteville, Arkansas. This Inn has seven rooms and a two bedroom cottage, all of which are finished and furnished in five-star European elegance. The grounds encompass 142+ acres and include great accommodations for the Innkeeper/manager as well as an event center ‘[Contact info available to subscribers]’ that is the premier wedding venue in town. The property is situated less than a half-mile west of the University of Arkansas campus and commands great views of Fayetteville, the Boston Mountains and the U of A. We have recently acquired the real estate and business and are looking for that perfect person/couple to become the recognized face/personality of the Inn. This is a truly special place and we desire individuals equally as special to make this hilltop Inn and farm their home. Only very experienced or extremely talented people should apply. Hospitality and organizational experience are a must. Please email inquiries of serious interest to

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Australia

CARAVAN PARK CARETAKERS needed at the [Contact info available to subscribers] We have two full-time positions available. We require staff to multi-task throughout our seasonally busy caravan park. Australian couples need only apply. Must be able to work as part of a team in our small family business. Experience with RMS booking system preferred but not essential. Must have the ability to work unsupervised for extended periods relieving management while away from the Park. One position involves office/reception duties, must have excellent customer service skills and advanced computer skills. This position also involves cleaning cabins, ablutions, office and doing laundry. Must be able to work to our high standard of cleaning, approximately 38 hours/week. Will require some afterhours/on call work. Previous experience preferred but not essential. The second position is to assist in maintaining the caravan park grounds. This includes garden maintenance and renewal, as well as general maintenance and repairs. Must be mechanically minded/handyman, any trade background would be beneficial, need to have a good level of physical fitness to cope with hard work, heavy lifting etc. The position also involves cleaning ablutions and reception work, approximately 38 hours/week. Will require some afterhours/on call work including Night Security rounds, maintenance and guest services. Previous experience preferred but not essential. Accommodation is available on site in a two bedroom cottage overlooking the ocean. Sorry, no pets allowed. Please email your letter of application telling us about yourself including resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

California

WE ARE LOOKING for a single person, or a couple to live and work in our remote farm in Northern Mendocino County. Housing will be exchanged for a specified number of hours worked. Hours needed, will depend on skill set and experience. We are looking for a couple, preferably, a single person may be OK, to work on the farm doing a variety of manual labor tasks. The desired skills include carpentry, building, experience with wells and water tanks, farming/growing a wide variety of plants, experience with light and heavy equipment. We are offering housing in a cute custom built loft cabin. All modern appliances are installed, with internet and cable available at your own cost. We will cover electric up to a certain amount. The location is remote, in the middle of a forest. The farm in located 25 minutes from a small town and 75 minutes from a larger town. There is a large vegetable garden available for you, and a possibility for you to have animals. You will be working mostly independently and with limited supervision. We are looking to fill this position by the middle of May. Please send us a detailed cover letter, telling us about you and why you would like this position, and a resume for each person. We will require references as we get further into the interview process, as well as running credit and background checks. Please be prepared to have several interviews. We are hoping to get someone to commit for a minimum of one year. Please send your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Vermont

FULL-TIME INNKEEPER WANTED. We are hiring an Innkeeper for a [Contact info available to subscribers] Newly renovated in 2016, this 22 room Inn is situated on the river front (Mad River) and just three miles from Sugarbush Mountain in Warren Vermont. Top rated on Trip Advisor. The position will be responsible for greeting guests, managing reservations, and occasional housekeeping. No cooking required. The majority of laundry and housekeeping is outsourced. Previous Innkeeper experience is a plus. The owners are regularly involved but we expect our Innkeeper to bring in an owner’s mentality to the position. Compensation includes a salary of $20,000, an efficiency studio apartment, off-street parking, and utilities. You must have access to a car for this position. Please no pets. Please email your resume and references to

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ATTENTION HOMEOWNERS! I’m looking for a long-term caretaking situation to care for your property in the Los Angeles Westside area. I am a skilled plumber and electrician equipped to service your property and take care of it. I am also trained in martial arts for 15 years and an Air Force veteran. I am bondable and passed top secret security clearances. I am well equipped to care for the safety and security of your valuables. I am also an artist, sculptor, and healer. Please contact me to brainstorm. Please call or text and let’s have a chat. [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Arkansas

HOUSE SITTER needed for my new four bedroom/three bath home in Hot Springs, AR. You will also need to take care of my new puppy. I will be traveling on business, and out of the country from May 1 through August 1. The house sitter can live rent-free while I’m gone, and I will pay all utilities. Please email why you would be a good house and dog-sitter, along with your checkable references to [Contact info available to subscribers] Thanks.

Australia

A SOLO JOURNEYER OR A COUPLE needed to assist with garden maintenance including weeding, pruning, trimming, and planting. I’m not keen on using weed spray unless natural as I am heading toward an organic environment. I have almost 10 acres on the beautiful Tarago River in West Gippsland, located 75 minutes from Melbourne. I have chooks, a few sheep and alpaca and loads of fund sheds. Some around the property, shed, water tank maintenance required as well, including some painting. There is plenty of shed space for your vehicles and RV or caravan and you will have use of power and water, alternatively there is a gorgeous room inside the house for you. Please call

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California

HOUSE SITTER WANTED for our home in La Jolla, for an immediate year round position. This is a long-term house and pet sitting assignment. We work out of the country, and have an older cat. House sitter will need to feed and provide meds to our cat. Some yard maintenance and plant watering is required. For more details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Canada

REMOTE RESORT CARETAKER needed. [Contact info available to subscribers] in Barkley Sound, BC is looking for someone to be responsible for the overseeing of our closed remote wilderness resort starting immediately and until the end of May 2017. There is also the opportunity for this position to carry on throughout the summer as the resort general maintenance person and boat captain, should the applicant be qualified. The caretaker will have the opportunity to live in a beautiful location with basic satellite communication for phone and internet. They will also be able to use the Resort Water Taxi once each week to resupply in Ucluelet and the staff boat for local transport. A monthly salary is paid with a diesel allowance. You will also have free moorage for your boat, should you have one. Applicants need an understanding of basic maintenance and having a strong boating background is a requirement of this position, having your own boat for accommodation is a strong asset. A previous history of a caretaker position will be looked upon favorably and good references are required. Canadian applicants should send resumes with a cover letter and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] The deadline is Friday March 31, 2017.

Michigan

INNKEEPER/MANAGER WANTED for [Contact info available to subscribers], a 12 room Victorian mansion, located across from Lake Michigan in the resort town South Haven. We are seeking a mature hospitality professional or experienced Innkeeper. Duties include a perpetual smile to go along with excellent concierge and guest services, able to solve any guest or employee concerns in a professional manner. You will manage reservations, do light bookkeeping, supervising and train staff, possibly some light housekeeping and help serve breakfast. You must be computer proficient. Social media skills a plus. Compensation includes room and board, cell phone, some free time each day and at least a day and a half off per week. Please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Pennsylvania

FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE/HANDYMAN/CARETAKER needed in Bucks County. We are looking for an experienced, hardworking, responsible jack-of-all-trades to help us manage our rustic 30 acre facility in Bucks County. Duties and responsibilities will include electrical, plumbing, carpentry work as well as field maintenance and painting. Every day is different. Salary depends on skills and housing included. The caretaker must live on site in our one bedroom/one bathroom cottage (it is heated, has a kitchen, etc.). The cottage also has a working fireplace and overlooks a small pond. Full background checks will be required. To apply for this position, please email your resume and salary requirements to

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Texas

HORSE CARETAKER WHO LOVES HORSES needed in Kerrville. We are looking for a person who loves horses and wants to spend time with them. Must be an honest, responsible person to help full-time with stall cleaning and other barn maintenance related chores on a small private breeding farm, Monday through Friday. Each week you will clean stalls, feed the horses AM and PM, sweep/clean the barn, halter and lead horses to turn outs, lift hay bales/grain bags, perform some farm maintenance (fixing fences, repairing leaks, mowing, weeding, etc.), assist with horses, grooming, give baths, hold horses for the vet and farrier, and blanket when needed. You will be expected to do extra miscellaneous things as needed, but those are the general duties of the position. We would like to find someone willing to work for an extended period of time, and not just a summer job. We really require an individual with some equine experience who already knows how to feed, lead, halter, and clean stalls. Housing available in a nice RV. You must have reliable transportation, have a clean criminal record, be a non-smoker (not negotiable), have at least some equine experience (at least haltering, leading, and stall cleaning), be physically able to lift 50-70 lb. objects such as feed sacks and hay bales, be comfortable around stallions and young foals with a lot of energy, be punctual, be able to work in heat and humidity, be willing and able to follow instructions, be independent so we don’t need to micromanage you, and above all love caring for horses. Please only apply if you can do these things. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] to arrange for an interview. Thanks!

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Second Act Career Wanted: retired school teacher and management level corporate executive, extremely diverse talents with excellent people skills, general maintenance, construction, landscape/pool care, business management, cooking, cleaning, theater, entertaining, too many to list. Will travel relative to location and responsibilities, short and long term options. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Monday, March 20, 2017

Connecticut

HOUSE SITTER/PETSITTER needed in the Stamford area from May 1 through September 1, 2017. I am looking for someone to look after our house and three dogs while we are away. You need to be a dog-lover and have experience looking after them. Must have your own vehicle and driver’s license. Please provide references we can contact. For more details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Illinois

ASSISTANT INNKEEPER needed. An upscale country Inn and cottage property in upstate Illinois is seeking an enthusiastic, talented, full-time Assistant Innkeeper. The ideal candidate is able to effectively perform a variety of tasks, while smiling through the long day, in an often fast-paced environment. He or She will be responsible for bringing a positive attitude and flexibility, to guest service, kitchen prep, housekeeping, gardening, reservations, phone and email response, and all the innumerable duties of innkeeping. The Assistant Innkeeper will work closely with the Innkeeper and owners to provide the ultimate guest experience, and fun and comfortable work environment, in a countryside “Farm to Table” atmosphere. The position will be live-in, and will require immense flexibility with hours, 24/7 guest response, and working of weekends and holidays. Must Haves: Team-player attitude, a passion for hospitality, excellent organizational and problem solving skills, sense of urgency, and a calm can-do attitude. To be included in our interview process, please send your info and resume to

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New Hampshire

FULL-TIME CARETAKER NEEDED for a Lake Winnipesaukee estate located six miles from Wolfeboro and comprised of approximately 12 buildings. Must be independent, hardworking, have extensive building, maintenance, handyman, equipment and landscaping skills, take pride and care in every aspect of your work, be self-motivated and enjoy working outdoors and alone. References required. House, benefits and salary provided. Please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Pennsylvania

Washington

FULL-TIME CARETAKER POSITION AVAILABLE in Gig Harbor, with onsite housing provided. This position also includes a salary for either one individual or a couple (compensation will be discussed during the screening process). Must have references from previous employment and must be able to pass a background check. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

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SEEKING A RANCH/FARM HAND POSITION. I am a hard worker and fast learner. I have common sense and a great work ethic. I don’t set myself up for failure, so if I say I can perform the task and meet requirements – I can! I’m physically fit and capable. I have to work for a living, and I want it to be work that I need and enjoy doing. I have experience fencing, all aspects of haying, ground/land/vehicle/home maintenance and repair, feeding, doctoring, vaccinating, foaling, calving, tagging, sorting, and more. I’m not afraid to jump in and try anything I’ve never done. I can work well with others who work – I can’t abide a lazy individual. I can work with little or no supervision, or as part of a team. I am not a wrangler, nor am I seeking companionship (want that to be upfront and clear). I’m honest and reliable, I can pass a drug test and a background check. I’m a non-smoker/drinker. I have verifiable work references. I am seeking long-term employment. I will give 150% to ensure a job well done. I am asking for an opportunity. You will not be disappointed. I am willing to relocate, no matter how remote. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Thursday, March 16, 2017

Australia

CARETAKER REQUIRED. A two bedroom cottage, with air-conditioning, in Kaimkillenbun, Queensland is available. Located 24 kilometers from Dalby, on the way to the Bunya Mountains. Minimal rent and light duties required. Australian residents should call

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New Jersey

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A HOUSE SITTER for the month of May 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.

Ohio

BUILDING CARETAKER/MANAGER needed in the Dayton area. Looking for a confident, bondable person who has some property management experience and would like to continue learning. The position would entail dealing with day-to-day tenancy issues and the General management of a 12 unit building just north of the city of Dayton. This would be great as supplemental income as it takes a very limited amount of time. To apply, please submit your resume by fax to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Oregon

AN ACTIVE PENSION COUPLE is needed for a remote southeast Oregon working cattle ranch. Requires part-time help, 16 hour +- a week in exchange for a two bedroom one bath home and utilities and a ranch vehicle for use on the ranch. Duties include yard work, light handyman duties, general light clean up, and light mechanical experience would be a plus. No other pay is involved. References required and you will need to pass a background check. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

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I AM AVAILABLE AS A HOUSE SITTER starting the beginning of April. I am geographically flexible, extremely reliable and dependable. I take great pride in my service and loving care in your investment. You won’t be disappointed in the care I give your home. I have excellent references. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] or through my email address:

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Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Australia

HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO STAY IN AN OLD HISTORIC GAOL, and meet a range of interesting people from all over the world? If you want a truly unique experience, the non-profit museum The [Contact info available to subscribers] at the Old Alice Springs Gaol is looking for friendly caretaker couples to help with customer service and general maintenance/gardening during May – August. Six week minimum commitment, maximum 20 hours a week, with work mainly on weekends so there is plenty of time to explore the stunning landscapes of the red center during the week! Caretakers will normally work alongside volunteers, and will help to open and close the museum, welcome visitors, help at the shop and café, and complete minor grounds and maintenance work. Training provided. This is an unpaid position, and you will need your own caravan. We offer free rent and amenities, the chance to meet new people and explore Australia’s history, and a great location that is an easy walk to town. If you are interested, please give us a call on [Contact info available to subscribers] We look forward to hearing from you!

Idaho

FULL-TIME WRANGLER AND CARETAKER needed at a private ranch located between Sun Valley and Stanley, Idaho. Searching for a special individual to help the owner care for and exercise horses, do general ranch maintenance, and make sure ranch guests are comfortable and have fun. This is a jack-of-all-trades job. Experience with horses, landscaping, boating, fly fishing or hospitality are all a big “plus”. Must be flexible with terrific people skills. Housing provided. Lots of recreation time and opportunity in this spectacular setting. Work hard, play hard, and make sure everyone has fun. Available May 15 through August. Please email a summary of your experience and qualifications to

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New Zealand

WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN ENTHUSIASTIC PERSON to join our friendly team at our small hostel in Christchurch, and work in our Reception Area. You need to be available for at least six weeks and have good English comprehension. You get to stay in our staff accommodation – your pay will cover this cost – and you also get free internet and laundry. If you want to stay much longer – we can provide an extra 10 hours of paid work. Any extra hours over that will need to pay for accommodation which will be paid at the minimum pay rate. To apply, please stop by and visit [Contact info available to subscribers] Thanks.

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Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Australia

VOLUNTEER CARETAKER needed at [Contact info available to subscribers] is seeking expressions of interest for the position of Volunteer Caretaker at [Contact info available to subscribers], located on the [Contact info available to subscribers] approximately 25 km from Pinjarra. Australian applicants should possess good communication skills and have the ability to work unsupervised and provide assistance to users of the Reserve. The successful applicant will be required to undertake the role for a minimum of six months and provide their own accommodation and power supply. A vacant campsite will be provided free of charge. This position would suit an individual or couple who enjoy a unique camping environment and dealing with people. To apply, Australian residents should please click here for an Application Form [Contact info available to subscribers]

California

HOUSE SITTER NEEDED long-term for my small home in Santa Cruz. I have a single-family 1930’s home with two bedrooms and one full bathroom, and plenty of space for a garden, on a quiet street, and only 11 blocks to Sunny Cove Beach. Need someone to sit our house and our two dogs. They are in and out kind of dogs, and spoiled rotten too. Need plants watered too. For more details, please email Jim at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Colorado

DOMESTIC COUPLE OR AN INDIVIDUAL needed. An Executive couple based in Denver seeks an experienced hands-on Domestic Couple/Individual to care for their residence. The ideal candidate(s) will have past experience working in fine homes and will work well as part of a team. Experience with Crestron home technology required. Primary responsibilities will include both interior and exterior care of the home, such as property care, home maintenance, and automobile care; assisting with meal preparation; serving guests; deep cleaning; and performing other household responsibilities as needed. This is a full-time position, with flexibility for weekend hours needed. Salary up to $90,000 with a full benefits package offered, including separate living accommodations for two provided on the property; no pets. Please apply for position [Contact info available to subscribers] for consideration. Please fill out one application per person. Qualified candidates will be contacted. Flexible start date.

Minnesota

FULL-TIME, LIVE ON-SITE CARETAKER needed in St Anthony, MN, a suburb of Minneapolis. A nice two bedroom apartment will be provided. Daily (8:30 am to 5:00 pm) cleaning required of all common areas, month-end turns of vacant apartments, vacuum and shampoo carpet, clean laundry rooms, hallways, entryways, delivery of resident notices, rotating on-call with other caretakers, etc. Must take pride in your cleaning skills. Some snow shoveling required. No painting. This is a full-time job with benefits. This tranquil setting (266 units) has two pools, exercise room, party room and a children’s playground. Must have good communication skills and a positive attitude. Criminal background required. Please check out our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] and then send your cover letter and resume listing “EQ – CARETAKER” in the subject line to

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Oregon

AN ABSENTEE OWNER is seeking an interim innkeeper for approximately three months with a potential for longer term engagement, beginning April 1. This is a beautiful and amazing place to work with established guest clientele fully engaged with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. This is an historic 5-star B & B with 10 guest rooms in Ashland, Oregon serving a full breakfast for up to 25 guests. Duties include: providing excellent guest experience, managing reservations and bookings with Rezovation software, supervising, managing and training staff in housekeeping and breakfast preparation as needed. Hands-on experience for such responsibilities is necessary on low-occupancy days. Budgeting, payroll management, and purchasing/expense reporting is required and regular contact with owner. Financial management, expense payment, and payroll services are provided so you can focus on guest enjoyment. Interested parties, please email your resume and salary requirements to [Contact info available to subscribers] Furnished accommodations provided in close proximity, but not on site.

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Single caretaker available. I have maintenance experience with the responsibilities of maintaining and repairing homes, buildings, pools, charter boats, automobiles, water supplies and filtration systems, as well as generators. I am open to going anywhere. I’d like to be in a warmer environment. I’m a retired policeman, no bad habits or drama, and have excellent references available. I have no pets. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you.

Monday, March 13, 2017

Canada

LIVE-IN CARETAKER AND AMBASSADOR needed in Maple Ridge, BC. [Contact info available to subscribers] is seeking an energetic, organized, and self-directed couple with a positive attitude for the position of live-in caretaker and forest ambassador. The caretaker is responsible for being on-site during all non-office hours (4pm until 8am weekdays; all weekends and holidays). The [Contact info available to subscribers] is located in Maple Ridge, British Columbia. The caretaker position includes the residency of a three bedroom/one bath home, electricity, natural gas, one lockable garage space and a monthly stipend. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: – Providing security during all non-office hours – Interacting with the public on an ongoing basis – Acting as a point of contact for any emergencies or incidents outside of office hours – Maintaining the caretaker residence and performing light repair work as needed – Performing all required grounds keeping duties around the caretaker house, office and arboretum – General maintenance of the public parking lots and the entrance gates Requirements: – Valid driver’s license – Excellent customer service and communication skills – Ability to work with minimal direction – Strong project follow through – Ability to pass a criminal background check – Authorized to work in Canada – Fluent English, written and spoken, ability to use email – Non-smoker – Neat, clean and organized – Must be able to live on-site, and position requires two people living in the residence Assets (not required): – Background in security – Security training course(s) – Experience with small 2 cycle engines – Skid Steer or Fork Lift experience and training – Wildland fire fighting experience – First aid OFA Level One certification – Chainsaw certification and experience The anticipated start date is April 16, 2017. To apply, please email [Contact info available to subscribers] with your qualifications. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Colorado

New York

THE [Contact info available to subscribers] is seeking a 2017 caretaker. Responsibilities include grounds upkeep and maintenance of fields as well as other duties by Village designee. All applicants must be 18 years old or older, must be available from April to September and pass a local background check. General Applications can be picked up at the Village offices. All applications and resumes must be submitted by March 23, 2017 at the

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Oregon

RANCH CARETAKER with their own RV needed from mid-May to October. Full RV hook up only. Light ranch duties required, such as fence repair, small tarp irrigation, lawn maintenance, etc. Located 40 minutes east of Prineville, OR. Please contact:

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Thursday, March 9, 2017

Connecticut

MAINTENANCE HAND NEEDED for a private wooden boat yard on the Mystic River. Available April 2017. We are a professional maritime family with a non-commercial facility set on two peaceful acres and a commercial property/dock in downtown Mystic. Seeking a balanced, competent, discreet, reliable person with a strong body, basic seamanship, carpentry, painting and mechanical skills required for a full-time year-round position. Accommodation included (you pay utilities) work vehicle during business hours and a variety of small wooden craft to use on your time off. Located 1/3 mile to Downtown Mystic. Salary depends on skill level and willingness to learn. We offer fair wages. Pet friendly within reason. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details. Thank you.

France

[Contact info available to subscribers] help needed. We are seeking a retired couple interested in gardening. Applicants should be fit and independent. We require 20 hours of work in exchange for a three bedroom house in the beautiful Normandy Countryside. If you are looking for a change short or long, please email us for further details. There is a bus to Rouen and Paris at our front gate for further exploration during your spare time. A passion for food and wine would be an advantage as there are some food events at the chateau. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Hawaii

CARETAKER NEEDED for an eight acre ocean view property, in Pahoa (Big Island), beginning in April. Tropical fruit farm has some mature trees: coconut, citrus, cacao, avocados, bananas. Private cabin with free utilities provided for 16-20 hours/week for one person or couple. Main jobs: mowing (tractor), maintain fencing, weed control, equipment and orchard maintenance. Open land available for gardening. Seeking quiet, reliable, self-motivated, self-supporting, person(s) with own transportation. No tobacco, drugs, alcohol, or drama. Six month minimum commitment. Please email your resume or qualifications to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Massachusetts

LIVE-IN CARETAKER sought for a historic house in Medford, MA. For our position description, requirements, duties, and conditions, please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] All applicants must fill out an application form, provide a resume and credit report and visit the property. Selected candidates will then be interviewed. The application deadline is March 31, 2017, but may be extended if necessary.

Pennsylvania

LIVE-IN INNKEEPER WANTED for the [Contact info available to subscribers] in Harrisburg, PA (you can learn more at [Contact info available to subscribers]) The Innkeeper is a full-time, year-round position managing guest services and housekeeping. Responsibilities include keeping the five rooms and living area clean, and fulfilling guest requests. Two of the rooms can be “double rooms” making a total of seven. We also have a cleaning service that comes when needed. Compensation includes on-site housing and a base salary. All applicants are subject to background checks. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Washington

CARETAKER NEEDED for three horses on a 30 acre gentleman’s farm outside of Ellensburg. We are located nine miles east of Ellensburg. Chores to include: keep the barn clean, feed horses twice a day, and manage cleanliness in two small paddocks. A furnished studio cottage attached to five stall barn with kitchen, dishwasher, washer and dryer is included. We pay $12/hour for any additional chores such as lawn mowing, window washing, gardening, etc. as needed. Must be reliable and like animals. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Australia

CARETAKER COUPLE needed for a cattle property 30klms from Biloela, in the Shire of Banana, Central Queensland. You will need to check water, fences, maintain lawns and gardens, and other light duties. Mobile and internet available. Local Queensland residents, should call [Contact info available to subscribers] to apply for this position. Thanks.

Massachusetts

RESIDENT PROPERTY CARETAKER needed in Essex, MA starting 4/1/17. A small meeting and retreat venue seeks a resident property caretaker to assist with general building and property maintenance and upkeep. Compensation is one bedroom/one bathroom apartment, including heat, water, electric, cable, and washer/dryer, and a biweekly stipend. Responsibilities include (but not limited to): hot tub maintenance, shoveling/salting walkways, minor building repairs, trash and recycling, occasional setup/breakdown of tables and chairs, incidental indoor and outdoor upkeep, power washing, and seasonal tasks as needed. The ideal candidate would have troubleshooting and problem solving skills; hands-on experience and practical knowledge of property caretaking and maintenance; various fix-it task skills; good communication is willing and able to work independently to get jobs done; and takes pride in his/her work. The ideal candidate would have a proven track record of being prompt, reliable, presentable, and courteous. He or she needs to be able to work both outdoors and indoors, and would anticipate maintenance needs. He or she might even have a flexible enough schedule that more time could be put in as needed. A valid driver’s license is required. Applicants should supply prior work experience, including dates, as well as two to three references. No phone calls, please – as no phone calls will be accepted. To apply, please send us a message via our website at [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Mexico

EXPERIENCED HORSE COUPLE wanted. Horse care exchange for free rent in a Guest House in Galisteo, NM, 30 minutes from Santa Fe, NM, and $400/month stipend. Must be two individuals. Horse experience required. A beautiful one bedroom with kitchenette, bath, 600 sq. ft., 20 acre property adjacent to 15,000 acres, with tile, vigas, radiant heat, Wi-Fi, and natural light. There are usually four horses, sometimes six and feed times are five to six times a week, two times a day at 7am and 6pm. Grooming, blanketing, mucking, etc. Pets okay. Non-smoking. Utilities extra. One year term/contract. Security deposit is $850. Respond with CV and letter of interest please. References are required. Please send your resume and letter of interest to caretaker@caretaker.org and include “New Mexico” in the Subject Line for our forwarding purposes. Thanks.

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Washington

FULL-TIME PERMANENT CARETAKER needed for a 300 member private yacht club marina and clubhouse located in Olympia, WA. Duties will include maintenance, security patrols, access computer management, janitorial, etc. On site housing and utilities provided in a beautiful water front community. Excellent people skills required; with marina management a strong plus. Salary will depend on experience. References and background check required. Please mail your resume and references to

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UPSTATE NY: Property Caretaker available. (40’s) Multi-skilled Handyman/Caregiver/Security guard. Well mannered, loves animals, gardening, and nature. Please visit my website for more information at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Greetings fellow travelers, caretakers, owners of B&B’s/Villas/Wineries/Estates, etc. I will be in Italy until the end of June and available for another caretaking/animal or house sitting/villa or winery position, etc. starting July 1st. I can go almost anywhere, preferably Europe since I’ll be so close by. I speak Spanish, French and Italian, and can teach ESL and also have a background in Natural Medicine/Acupuncture and love animals, nature and the countryside. If there are any great “couple” offers and a willing and able gentleman who might want to share the position, let’s connect and discuss the possibilities. Also if anyone wants to meet up, or if you’re in the area of the Villa di Corliano (near Pisa) – come by for a visit/tour. Hope to hear from you! Ciao, Linda. Please email me at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Friday, March 3, 2017

Hawaii

PROPERTY CARETAKER COUPLE needed in Wailea. This is an incredible opportunity based at an extraordinary home in Wailea. This role is ideally suited to a couple, possibly semi-retired? We want the best that we can get and we would like the candidates to be ‘Quasi Homeowners’ keeping the property absolutely impeccable at all times. You will be self-motivated, industrious, have initiative, can work well unsupervised and are exceptionally good at time-management. You must take absolute pride in everything you do. Someone who will look for potential problems before they arise and can work very quickly at problem solving if they do. The person looking after the caretaker/maintenance side of things will need to be fit, strong and have experience using a variety of hand tools. Ideally you could repair anything basic that becomes damaged or worn out including plumbing, electrical and carpentry. As you will also be greeting guests when they arrive, we need you to be personable and friendly. This is not a live-in position so the ideal candidates will be located within a reasonable distance to Wailea. The owner is based in a different country therefore self-motivation and initiative are key along with regular reporting of the work undertaken on the property. The property caretaker couple will need to do the upkeep and general maintenance of the home and property – including but not limited to exterior maintenance, keeping the grounds looking immaculate, tree pruning, regular lawn maintenance, washing windows, exterior home maintenance, cleaning drainage, reparation to anything that is damaged or worn-out, any other exterior maintenance as required, and detailed weekly reporting. The interior maintenance will include: ensure all gym equipment is functioning, all lights are working, all electrics functioning as they should; doors, air-conditioning, TV’s etc., all remotes have functioning batteries, checking shower-heads have water flowing freely, all sinks are draining properly, vehicles are serviced and up-to-date with requirements, and any other interior maintenance as required interior. The cleaning/housekeeping work will include: sweeping/mopping floors, cleaning of entire home and bathrooms, laundry, washing towels and ensuring presented beautifully in each bathroom, keeping all surfaces dusted, immaculate presentation of furnishings, pillows puffed, toilet rolls stocked etc., keeping all supplies fully stocked i.e.; drinks in fridges, laundry detergents etc. guest arrival, pick-up guests from airport and show functions of the home if first time visitors, fresh flowers for all main living areas and bedrooms guests will be using, laundry of towels and possibly personal items as required, to be on call when guests are in residence, ensure everything is going OK and resolve any operating issues should they arise. If you could please email your up-to-date resume across to us at your earliest convenience to [Contact info available to subscribers] Mahalo!!

Illinois

CAREGIVER NEEDED to live in a beautiful home with own apartment with indoor pool to care for a lovely 85-year-old woman. Prepare meals, clean and help her if needed. Located one hour outside Chicago. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] Thanks.

New Zealand

WE ARE OFFERING SHORT-TERM FULL BOARD to the right person(s) interested in experiencing life on our high country station in the mountains of New Zealand. [Contact info available to subscribers] is a 35,000 acre sheep, beef and horse property at the head of the Rangitata River in the Southern Alps. The station provided the backdrop for much of the Lord of the Rings film “The Two Towers” and Edoras/Mt Sunday is only 15 minutes down the road from us. The Station includes a large Clydesdale Horse Stud. The Clydesdales are an asset on Erewhon where we endeavor to use horses instead of vehicles. Next week we finish harvesting our oats and we need some extra pairs of hands to help with carting the oat sheaves off the paddocks and cutting them for chaff to feed the hungry horses when they are working hard. This is hot, dusty, labor intensive work and requires fit, strong, hardworking, helpful people with a great get up and go attitude. Not suitable for people with hay fever or allergies. When not doing the oats there is loads of gardening and painting to be done around the place. Harvesting is weather dependent but average is about four hours a day. Some days may be fuller but balanced with a full day off elsewhere. There is no internet/cell phone coverage and it is not suitable for vegetarians/fussy eaters as we live off meat from the station. However, if you are after a great experience in a spectacular location please send through details of your suitability for the role. We are looking at help for the upcoming week: March 6th – 10th. I know this is late notice, but you would need to be here Sunday night, March 5th or by 10am on Monday, March 6th. Your own vehicle is required. We need hard-working people who can handle early starts and thrive in this environment. This is an isolated challenging place so excellent English, a sense of humor and social skills are a must! This is a very special property therefore only people who can appreciate this amazing opportunity should contact us. Erewhon is a drug/smoke free environment and slackers/tire-kickers need not apply. Warm comfortable shared accommodation available. Please note this is not a paid position but a part day of honest work in exchange for full board. More details are on our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] Please note we get inundated with applications to work at Erewhon and can struggle to reply individually to all applicants. This is a very specific short-term opportunity only suitable to people able to get here and ready to go ASAP. We are 2.5 hours from the Christchurch airport and you will need your own transportation but we can assist with fuel money. Thanks.

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HONEST AND DEPENDABLE HOUSE SITTER AVAILABLE now. Interested in house sitting anywhere within 100 miles of Lincoln, Nebraska. For more information, please email Bill at [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you.

Thursday, March 2, 2017

Australia

BACKPACKER NIGHT CARETAKER wanted. Trade your time for your rent. Geckos Backpackers is a nice quiet hostel, near Cairns. No alcohol, clean, safe, great location, unlimited internet, tea, coffee and Coles Supermarket is across the road. Please apply in person at [Contact info available to subscribers], Queensland.

Montana

[Contact info available to subscribers] in Hamilton, MT is seeking a full-time caretaker for a live-in position to start in early April. $1,080 is the take home pay plus housing and utilities provided. We require a good working history. A full background check will be conducted prior to employment. This caretaker position requires some office work and light maintenance. It is well suited for a retired couple. For more info, please call [Contact info available to subscribers] and leave your phone number. I will call you back. Thanks.

Pennsylvania

CARETAKER’S POSITION available at a Union County facility. The caretaker will need experience with general repairs, plumbing, small engines, equipment operation and repairs. Also required are computer and good people skills. Qualified persons should send their resume to: Caretakers Position, [Contact info available to subscribers] by March 10, 2017.

Texas

FAMILY OWNED TEXAS PANHANDLE RANCH is looking for a full-time couple to help with the care at ranch headquarters. Responsibilities include, but not limited to, housekeeping, laundry, some cooking, grounds keeping, handyman tasks, and there is a possibility of some ranch work. Must be able to communicate with ranch staff. Housing, utilities, and health insurance included. This is a nonsmoking environment. References required. Please fax your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Virgin Islands

ST. THOMAS, US VIRGIN ISLANDS, CARETAKER/HOST COUPLE needed. We are looking for a mature, non-smoking couple to live in our five bedroom vacation rental villa in St. Thomas. The villa rents to families 12 to 15 weeks per year. The Hosts will be responsible for the care, maintenance and cleaning of the villa and its vehicles. Professional mechanics, plumbers, pool service, electricians are available for complex repairs. The Hosts live in a studio apartment with porch overlooking the Caribbean. The apartment, reasonable electricity usage, cable TV, internet connection, and transportation are provided in return for 10 hours work per individual per week. Hours put in over and above the required are compensated for as well as extra payment for specific duties when the Villa has rental guests. The owners have their own private apartment for their use when on island and do not require the care of the hosts. If you are a mature couple, have good references, which we will check, and are looking for an interesting and rewarding one year experience in America’s Tropical Paradise, please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] and include in your response this information: 1) A short history of yourselves, 2) A full length, current photo of both of you 3) References (work as well as character). Previous caretaking experience is not required if you have a hospitality business oriented attitude and enjoy interaction on a professional level with nice people on vacation. Although this position offers moderate compensation, applicants should have some type of outside income available. Sorry, no pets or caretaker children are allowed on the property.

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Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Australia

CARETAKER COUPLE required for a cattle property located 88 kilometer northwest of Clermont, Queensland. You will need to look after the animals, garden, and check waters and fences. A small two bedroom, air-conditioned cottage provided with mobile and internet service. Wage negotiable. References required. Local applicants should call [Contact info available to subscribers] after 7pm.

Florida

LIVE-IN CARETAKER needed in Green Cove Springs, in Clay County, Florida. We need a live-in caretaker for my 87-year-old mother, helping with meals, medication, laundry, companionship, possible some transportation or grocery shopping, and help with normal household cleaning. Free room and board provided, plus $700 a month. The person needs to be responsible, honest and willing to be background screened and drug tested. For more information, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Idaho

FULL-TIME RANCH CARETAKER needed in Beaver Lake. [Contact info available to subscribers] has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and skilled candidate to act as a caretaker for our property at Beaver Lake Ranch. The function of the role would be to provide general property management and maintenance; provide up-keep for buildings, landscaping, roads and roadways, and other improvements and fixtures. Additional responsibilities include enforcement and policing of property boundaries and trespass by non-authorized persons. This hired candidate will be provided pre-paid suitable housing on the property and would be paid for the work performed and completed. The individual selected would need to be in a position to support an Independent Contractor Agreement. If you are interested, please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Tennessee

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Monday, February 27, 2017

Alaska/Washington

INNKEEPER TRAINEE needed. Must enjoy serving people, cooking, traveling. Experience or willingness to learn housekeeping is required. Must be dependable, kind, honest and have a clean, neat appearance. Desire to travel and work at either locations in Wenatchee, Washington and Prince of Wales Island, in southeastern Alaska. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] business.

Paraguay

WE ARE OFFERING A CARETAKER POSITION in Paraguarí, a city and capital of the Paraguarí Department in Paraguay. We are located 66 km from the country’s capital, Asunci’n, 500 meters outside of town, in the midst of a forest. It is a lonely and lovely place with cats and dogs. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to relax, read books, or write some. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wyoming

[Contact info available to subscribers] is currently seeking a passionate, motivated, and qualified candidate to join our animal care team as a Barnyard Animal Caretaker. The primary duties of this position include the direct care of all barnyard animals, including horses, sheep, pigs, cows, and others as needed, maintaining barnyard facilities and assisting with landscaping duties, and supervising volunteers. The ideal candidate will be a happy, hard-working, passionate animal lover with the experience and skills to both complement and enhance our current team. [Contact info available to subscribers] has done great work in the past and we want to do even better in the future – but we can only do so with the right people on board! For full details, and to apply, please visit us at [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Thursday, February 23, 2017

Australia

CARETAKER WANTED in Mary Valley, located in the South East and Wide Bay-Burnett regions of Queensland. Light duties will include: pet care, garden maintenance and house cleaning in exchange for a new two bedroom cottage, power and phone service being provided. This position would be suitable for a retired couple. Local Australian residents should call

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Ohio

ESTATE HOUSEKEEPER needed. Some cooking required. They have a beautiful 20,000 sq. ft. home (all on one floor) that you will help care for along with three other employees. They are seeking one of the best. This is a beautiful estate in Delaware, Ohio. Most of their employees have been with them over 15 years and this is a newly created position. Besides working for a really nice employer and an exciting family they will be providing you with paid vacation, 401K, insurance and a great salary. This is a live-out position. Please send your resume, photo, and copy of driver’s license to [Contact info available to subscribers] No phone calls, please.

Texas

CARETAKER COUPLE needed. Looking for a retired couple to maintain Palo Pinto County, Texas ranch house headquarters, guest laundry, grounds and buildings. Some mechanical and gardening skills needed. Two bedroom/one bath house plus utilities provided. Monthly cash payment will be dependent upon your skill and willingness to do other work. High morals, strong work ethic and references needed. Please mail your resume and references to

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Wisconsin

A PORT WASHINGTON, WI RESIDENT seeks a caretaker for owner’s private residence, rental property, storage barns, greenhouse, garage, and land when owner is present and away. Manages day-to-day needs of owner, performs routine household and property maintenance, identifies and addresses problems, coordinates vendors / repair personnel for property’s buildings, roads, open spaces and landscaping. Reports directly to owner; works closely with the owner’s executive and household staff, vendors and guests. Full-time salaried position; access to comprehensive benefits, paid-time-off, holidays; on-site housing negotiable. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for complete description/application.

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Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Colorado

LIVE-IN DOMESTIC COUPLE needed in Vail, Colorado. An Executive retired couple with a large property in Vail seeks an experienced Domestic Couple to join their long-term staff, as their previous couple is retiring after many years. The ideal couple will have past experience working in a luxury private home and be conscientious, meticulous, organized, and have strong cleaning and homemaking skills. Primary responsibilities will include daily and deep cleaning, preparing simple healthy meals, handling family and guest laundry, and providing personal service to guests. The couple will care for a large and sophisticated primary residence and multiple guest cabins, and will perform interior and exterior property maintenance. Generally a Monday through Friday schedule, with some flexibility needed; rare weekends and holidays needed. A combined salary of up to $150,000 is offered, with benefits; separate fully-furnished apartment offered on the property (pets welcome). Please apply for position [Contact info available to subscribers] for consideration (please fill out one application per person). Qualified applicants will be contacted.

Nevada

New Zealand

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A KIND AND FRIENDLY TRAVELLER to help us at our Reception Desk at our hostel in Christchurch. You will be helping 31/2 days per week and in exchange you will have free accommodation in a private twin share room in our sunny on-site staff house, plus free unlimited Wi-Fi and a cash bonus. Enjoy the other 31/2 days to go swimming, and explore all the exciting things Christchurch has to offer. Our helpers often find other paid work for a couple of days in the city to boost their travel funds. If you haven’t done this type of work before, don’t worry, we will teach you how to run a hostel and everything you need to know. All we need of you is that you must speak very good English, be willing to learn and to do a really good job. We ask for a minimum commitment of three months, so you will get a solid work experience and become ‘part of the family’. Often our helpers organize activities in the afternoons together or have shared lunches or dinner, sometimes with guests, sometimes ‘just the family’. Either way, it’s fun being part of it all for a while and if you are interested, we’d love to hear from you. We are looking for someone to start on the 26th of February. If you are in Christchurch already, please pop into the hostel between 11am and 4pm, to have a chat with us, with some of the current helpers, take a walk around our beautiful hostel and inspect our staff house so you could see where you could be living for a while. If you are not in Christchurch yet, please phone us at [Contact info available to subscribers] with your planned arrival date and your plans for Christchurch. We are looking forward to hearing from you soon at The Old Countryhouse in Christchurch.

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Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Australia

BUILDING MANAGER/CARETAKER needed in Brisbane. Our Client, a leading property and development company, is looking for an experienced residential Building Manager/Caretaker to live onsite and look after one of its premium residential developments. As the caretaker, you will be responsible for the upkeep of the building and surrounds. Your duties will include: cleaning common areas and vacant apartments, minor property repairs (i.e. changing light bulbs, etc.), rubbish removal, maintain gardens and entrance ways, drafting of building procedures and policies, inspect grounds, facilities, and equipment routinely to determine necessity of repairs or maintenance, plan, schedule, and coordinate general maintenance, major repairs, meet with prospective tenants to show properties, explain terms of occupancy, and provide information about local areas, prepare and administer contracts for provision of property services such as cleaning, maintenance, and security services, and other maintenance/compliance duties as required. To be suitable for this role, you live onsite and have experience with some form of maintenance/building management. You will be rewarded with a beautiful, modern two bedroom apartment in this great location, in addition to a $55,000 salary for your work. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information. All applications will be held in the strictest of confidence. Only those with the right to work in Australia need apply.

Maine

LANDSCAPE/HANDYPERSON NEEDED in Falmouth, Maine. Duties include mowing the lawn and weed whacking, weeding by hand and cleaning up debris outside. Also requires general handyman skills for repairs and maintenance inside and outside of home. Must be able to operate a tractor and lawn equipment and be able to lift 50 pounds. Need to be energetic, dependable, flexible, hard-working and communicate well in English. The position is seasonal from April 1st until November, part-time, five days a week. Pay is $18 per hour. Background check will be performed and references checked. Qualified candidates only, please fax resume with references to [Contact info available to subscribers] or email to

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Minnesota

PROPERTY MANAGERS needed for manufactured home communities. We are looking for a bright, talented, self-motivated management team for our manufactured home communities in Riverview Park and St. Joseph manufactured home community. An example of a team dynamic that has worked in the past for us is that one person would work 30 – 40 hours a week in the office and cleaning, while the other person would work 30 – 40 hours a week in maintenance and facility care. The position is hands-on and involves performing the below task and reside on site. The communities are owned and managed by [Contact info available to subscribers], which owns several other manufactured home communities and rental properties in Minnesota. The right candidate will be friendly, professional and have excellent customer service skills. Must be computer-literate, and be proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Strong verbal and written skills are a must. The property caretakers will be responsible for a wide array of duties and tasks involved in overseeing the community. These duties include, but are not limited to: answering phones, emails and walk-ins regarding rental booking and lease inquiries, customer service skills, house showings, and sale of homes, oversee day to day operations for all communities, maintenance, repairs, replacements, and upkeep of property and rental units as needed, grounds keeping, including snow removal and lawn maintenance, prepare, review and execute leases with new and renewing residents, collect rents, manage accounts receivable and billing on our rental software, staffing the office and office administration, process resident inquiries and complaints — enforcing community living standards, maintain an update leases and rental contracts, create, justify and update property budgets, organize, assist (and lead) with miscellaneous projects and developments, type and proof correspondence, memos, budgets, and forms, copy and email when needed, run errands as necessary, maintain a court appearance calendar and make appearance for eviction actions, and implement computer upgrades when needed. Compensation for this position is based on experience and includes a private large one bedroom manager house with full spacious basement on three acres with garage. Please send your resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Monday, February 20, 2017

California

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. Caretaker sought for a rustic property in the Santa Cruz Mountains (near San Jose, California). Responsibilities include: maintenance of structures, gravel roads, fences, gardens, equipment, and brush/tree removal. Preferred skills: carpentry, gardening, mechanical, chainsaw operation, vendor coordination; experience working in a remote location. No smoking or drugs. Housing, salary, and healthcare insurance package available. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Maine

SEEKING ONE SINGLE (no couples please) Innkeeper for a successful high paced Boutique Bed & Breakfast in coastal Boothbay Harbor, Maine. We are an 11 room family run business that offers an organic daily breakfast. This is a fantastic opportunity for those seeking to be trained in the systems of how a small business runs as well as gain further experience in management and knowledge in the field of hospitality. The Innkeeper will be responsible for contributing and managing daily housekeeping and laundry staff, general operations and systems of the Inn, online reservation system, guest check in and guest relations, preparation, serving, and clean-up of daily breakfast and afternoon tea. This is a very physical job that requires being able to lift up to 50lbs. We are seeking a hardworking, trustworthy, outgoing personality who enjoys people and has a flexible personality to learning how our systems run and work. Compensation includes free on-site private lodging with all utilities, biweekly salary and performance end of season bonus. This is a seasonal position that requires living on-site from May through October. No pets and non-smokers only. Please submit your resume and working job references by emailing them to

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New York

LIVE IN CARETAKER ASSISTANT needed for a small Christmas Tree Farm and property management business. Should like trees, gardening and be a handy type person. Handyman experience is a plus. Should be easy going, pet friendly, organized and a team player. Diverse duties include tree and gardens, animal care (English Springer Spaniels, cats and chickens). Light repairs, painting and cleaning with occasional computer work. Should be a self-starter, communal, open minded, versatile and friendly. Will train. College grads and beginners welcome. Entrepreneurial spirit helpful to start new businesses. This is a good opportunity for the right person. Please send a resume or a note about yourself. Compensation: Room and Board, plus. Please send your resume or note about yourself to [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you.

Pennsylvania

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55-year-old male, smoke/drug free, in good health, and have good transportation. Looking for a salaried long-term caretaker position. Willing to relocate. Experience includes 30 plus years manufacturing (18 years supervision) 25 plus years roofing as side work, 16 years caring for a local doctor’s property. I’m looking to break the manufacturing mold as I find the caretaker type of work much more fulfilling. I look forward to hearing from you to discuss what your short-term and long-term needs might be. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Kansas

[Contact info available to subscribers] in Chanute, Kansas is looking for a general manager. This is a historic, six story, 55 unit hotel. There is an on-site apartment that is included with the position. You would need to be on-site and available to take care of guests five days a week, off two. If you have maintenance experience, or a spouse that does, that’s an asset. I have relocated and would consider selling all or part interest in the hotel. Please email your contact information to [Contact info available to subscribers] – Please do not call for more information.

Missouri

CAMP CARETAKER needed at the [Contact info available to subscribers] in Gravois Mills, MO. The following are qualifications and responsibilities to fulfill the position of the [Contact info available to subscribers] Caretaker: QUALITIES: 1. Since the primary nature of [Contact info available to subscribers] is spiritual, the person filling this position shall be a professing Christian, and a regular attending member of a Bible-believing church (within local vicinity of the camp area). 2. Possess good interpersonal skills, as this position entails working with many pastors, congregational representatives, state ministry representatives, National Office individuals, business representatives, etc. 3. The caretaker’s responsibilities are one of maintenance. Knowledge of general repairs for buildings and equipment are essential. 4. The position of caretaker is one with no set hours; must be available at any time. Therefore, the individual is required to live on site in the house provided. RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Provide oversight, maintenance and security of camp grounds and facilities. A significant focus should be placed on summer youth and children’s camps, but the grounds and facilities are used by groups throughout much of the year. 2. Keep appropriate records for the Camp and maintain the [Contact info available to subscribers] checkbook. 3. Manage expenditures within the budget provided by the

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4. Purchase all supplies necessary for the operation of the camp including maintenance of grounds, facilities and equipment. 5. Hire, supervise and maintain paperwork for any part time and seasonal employees. 6. Maintain the camp grounds, facilities and equipment in preparation for seasonal changes. 7. Schedule camp usage for groups and individuals. 8. Regulate the groups/individuals on site in accordance with the rules and covenant set up by the [Contact info available to subscribers] Board. 9. Attend State Conventions, meetings (i.e. Annual All Boards Congress and General Assembly) and [Contact info available to subscribers] Board meetings. 10. Attend [Contact info available to subscribers] meetings as well as the Architectural and Landscaping Committee meetings as a voting member representing Missouri Ministries of the Church of God. ([Contact info available to subscribers]d chairman also serves as a voting member of these groups.) 11. Other duties as assigned by the [Contact info available to subscribers] It should be noted that this position is primarily responsible to the [Contact info available to subscribers], but ultimately to the [Contact info available to subscribers] Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] before 3/1/17.

Oregon

BRAVE, HEARTY, AND CHEERFUL CARETAKERS NEEDED at our Southern Oregon Coast guest group property. Chain-saw skills to maintain trails. 1,200′ elevation. Seven buildings to maintain through winter storms. Located between Bandon and Port Orford. Nice cabin with good wood-stove and laundry. Dog good with cats welcome. Horse and cat feeding, stall cleaning daily. Piano available. Must be good at housekeeping, honest and reliable! $1,400/month plus cabin, firewood, electricity, water, and trash. No smoking, heavy drinking, or creative medicating, please! Please call

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Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Australia

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A RESPONSIBLE, RELIABLE AND FRIENDLY PERSON to maintain and care for the large premises and garden of a North Shore organization. The successful applicant needs to display strong organizational skills, have a “handyman” background and general gardening knowledge. The person must be physically fit and be prepared to accept responsibility for a number of varied duties, such as general cleaning, setting up and dismantling of hall equipment e.g. tables, chairs etc., alarming the property and regular maintenance of the garden. Our requirements include: being well presented, having a good command of English, and a pleasant demeanor and good people skills, someone who will demonstrate capability and experience in carrying out caretaking and cleaning duties as well as garden maintenance, and being able to work unsupervised. A police check and a working with children document are required. A one bedroom flat on site will be provided for this live-in-position. The unfurnished flat is well appointed and comfortable. This is a full-time position, starting ASAP. Please send your resume including references to

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Florida

AVON PARK, FLORIDA CAT-SITTERS AND PROPERTY MANAGERS needed to live on our property from April through November 2017. We prefer a retired cat loving couple with gardening skills and desires. Our indoor/outdoor cats are about 11-years-old. This is a non-income position. In exchange for living in our lakefront pool home, we expect our cats to be loved, housekeeping, regular maintenance, pool upkeep, mail forwarding, gardening and security. We will need references. We want people who will enjoy our property and take pride in it as we do. Please email

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Virginia

B&B OPERATIONS AND/OR GENERAL MANAGER OPPORTUNITY available at the historical [Contact info available to subscribers] in the Shenandoah Valley! If you have successful experience in B&B operations in your resume with references and an informative letter of application for this position it would be welcomed. The Stonewall Jackson Inn is located in the Historic District of Harrisonburg in the center of the Beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. It is a beautiful well-established Inn, TripAdvisor top rated, Certified Virginia Green, Diamond Collection 10 Room property with a successful 17 year history. The opportunity is perfect for a financially secure, mature person/couple who have a passionate desire who is matched with the “right stuff” to enjoy a settled good life at this legacy Inn. Housing provided on Campus with a cash amount commensurate with experience and skills. The compensation package range for a managing couple is $35,000 – $50,000 to start with profit sharing options. We operate as an Innkeeping tag team with so there is time off. You can learn more at [Contact info available to subscribers] A video Skype interview with Wayne, the owner, will be an essential part of your application. To ask a question, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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CARETAKER AVAILABLE for an Estate or Country Home in Sonoma, CA. For the last several years, I have been the resident caretaker for a 20 acre estate in Glen Ellen, CA. The property is being sold and I am looking to relocate to a similar working/living situation. I am a retired builder, a journeyman carpenter and a professional photographer. I’m easy going, and very fit. I have great references. I would like to stay in the Sonoma area but would consider relocating. Please call or text

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Monday, February 13, 2017

California

CARETAKER WITH THEIR OWN TRAILER OR RV NEEDED for a District shop on the Gridley-Colusa Highway between Colusa and Gridley. The District will provide electricity up to $175.00 per month, water, garbage and septic also provided. Duties include keeping the gates closed and calling 911 and the District Manager in regard to any suspicious person or activity. The caretaker must have their own trailer or RV. A caretaker application can be picked up at the [Contact info available to subscribers]

Colorado

RANCH CARETAKER NEEDED. Person or couple for a beautiful, remote high country Colorado ranch. Only 45 minutes to skiing in Vail and one hour to Steamboat Springs. All living expenses covered plus salary, to be determined, depending on handyman skills and project activity. Maintenance and beautification of the homestead area consisting of two houses and numerous log barns, yard and care for two horses and some chickens, geese and ducks. Some help with hosting of guests primarily in the summertime. The 560 acre ranch is leased to the neighboring rancher for haying and grazing. The responsibilities are for homestead area only. Six miles through BLM ground to the Colorado River. Excellent hunting and fishing on the ranch and surrounding BLM land. Please call

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HOUSEMAN/PROPERTY SUPERVISOR needed. An Executive couple based in Denver seeks an experienced hands-on Houseman/Property Supervisor to care for their residence. The ideal candidate will have past experience working in fine homes and will work well as part of a team. Experience with Crestron home technology required. Primary responsibilities will include both interior and exterior care of the home, such as property care, home maintenance, and automobile care; assisting with meal preparation; serving guests; deep cleaning; and performing other household responsibilities as needed. This is a full-time position, with flexibility for weekend hours needed. Salary up to $90,000 with a full benefits package offered, including separate living accommodations for two provided on the property; no pets. Please apply for position [Contact info available to subscribers] for consideration. Qualified candidates will be contacted. Flexible start date.

New Mexico

SANTA FE, NM: Looking for a retired couple to care for five horses, four dogs, three cats, five chickens and a bunny from April to July, possibly longer. Work is part-time, plenty of time to enjoy beautiful New Mexico. Owner on site. Horse experience and references a must. Small salary provided, plus lodging in your own casita, utilities paid. Please email your resume to

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Pennsylvania

INNKEEPER WANTED: The White Birch Inn Bed and Breakfast is seeking a live-in year round Innkeeper. The [Contact info available to subscribers] is located in Berwick in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The Inn has six bedrooms with an additional house next door with five bedrooms. The Innkeeper would work and live on site year-round as this is a small business. Must be a people person, a good communicator and a hard-working individual. Duties include but not limited to cooking/serving breakfast, light baking, cleaning and checking guests in and out. Experience preferred and salary negotiable. If interested, please email your cover letter and resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Friday, February 10, 2017

Australia

LIVE-IN CARETAKER COUPLE needed in Katherine, in Northern Territory. Jemena has been selected by the Northern Territory Government to build, own and operate the [Contact info available to subscribers] The 622km pipeline will link Tennant Creek in the Territory to Mount Isa in Queensland. Jemena will build and operate the NGP with as much local and Indigenous participation as possible. GTNT have been selected to deliver a Project Ready Training Program to enable Aboriginal people to gain the skills to engage in employment with contractors on the NGP. Two groups of 15 people will undertake a 10 week residential training program. Julalikari are partnering with GTNT by providing a residential 16-bedroom facility which will be managed by experienced caretakers. In addition, Julalikari will provide a transport service for participants. The caretakers are required for approximately 21 weeks commencing from February 24, 2017. There may be an opportunity to commence at a later date. Experienced caretakers will manage the entirety of the facility, which will include: coordinating the ‘check-in’ and ‘check-out’ of participants, preparing and providing three meals per day (continental breakfast, self-packed lunches and cooked buffet style dinners), weekly servicing of all rooms, inclusive of linen change, daily cleaning of common areas, providing twice daily transport from the accommodation complex to training sites, being ‘on call’ for emergency situations, and ensuring all participants comply with the residential rules, inclusive of a strict ‘no alcohol’ policy. The caretakers must be able to produce a national police clearance and must hold current drivers licenses’ (manual preferred). To discuss the requirements in further detail, please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Mexico

FREE RENT in a Guest House in Galisteo, NM (30 minutes to Santa Fe), and $400/month salary in exchange for horse care. Must be two individuals. Horse experience required. A beautiful one bedroom with kitchenette, bath, 600 sq. ft., 20 acre property adjacent to 15,000 acres, with tile, vigas, radiant heat, Wi-Fi, and natural light. There are usually four horses, sometimes six and feed times five to six days/week, two times a day at 7am and 6pm. Grooming, blanketing, mucking, etc. Pets okay. Non-smoking. Utilities extra. One year lease/contract. Security deposit is $850. References are required. Please send your resume and letter of interest to caretaker@caretaker.org and include “New Mexico” in the Subject Line for our forwarding purposes. Thanks.

Pennsylvania

CARETAKER/HOUSEKEEPER/COOK COUPLE needed for a Private Hunting/Fishing Club in Dingmans Falls, PA starting in March 2017. This is a wonderful opportunity for a couple who would enjoy living in and working as caretakers for a private hunting and fishing club in the Pocono Mountains. [Contact info available to subscribers] dates back to the 19th century. The private land consists of 940 acres surrounding a mile long lake fed by the Bushkill River. Our membership is active in a wildlife management plan in which we not only hunt and fish, but also work together to improve the habitat for all our wildlife including deer, bear, beaver, turkey, otter, many species of fish, bald eagle, duck, and other waterfowl. The position is for full-time residency at our club for a couple well versed in hospitality responsible for various duties including: maintenance of grounds, food plots and firewood supply, running/maintaining small outdoor machinery, housekeeping of the clubhouse, cooking for up to 40 members/guests, and managing finances for the kitchen. Salary and tips will be from $35,000 to $45,000, along with excellent benefits including free housing, utilities included, health insurance, and paid vacation. To learn more, please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] then mail your resume and references to Caretaker Position,

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Texas

LIVE RENT FREE in a new 2017 mobile home (650 sq. ft.) with free water utility. Seeking a permanent caretaker ASAP to live on car wash property located in East San Antonio, Texas in exchange for contract work 10 – 20 hours/week general maintenance at the car wash. Tasks include cleaning up the parking lot (daily), emptying trash cans, emptying vacuum cleaners, cut a small lawn area and other tasks. Mechanical or carpentry experience preferred. Must have a clean criminal and eviction record, be mature, dependable, and able to lift 50lbs and ready to work. Background check required. Please email a current photo, resume/references and contact information to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Thursday, February 9, 2017

Australia

CARETAKER REQUIRED in the Goondiwindi/Garah area on a broad acre farm. The job includes loading trucks, and general farm maintenance. A good home will be provided. Extra work, such as harvesting will include a negotiable wage. Local caretakers, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

California

[Contact info available to subscribers] are seeking applicants for a part-time, live-in caretaker at Indian Creek Park, Hwy 128, Philo, CA. This position is seasonal, Spring through Fall, with no compensation. However, the advantages include: the use of a campground space (applicants must provide their own travel trailer to live in) and no charge for utilities. Applications and a list of Park Caretaker duties can be obtained at the [Contact info available to subscribers] or online at: [Contact info available to subscribers] under “Notice”. In order to be considered, applications must be submitted by February 24, 2017.

Florida

THE OWNER OF A PRIVATE KENNEL AND RANCH PRESERVE seeks a full-time kennel and training employee to provide compassionate care for between 10-20 hunting dogs at any given time. The right candidate will be able to reside full-time on the owner’s premises in Stuart, Florida (for seven to eight months a year) and in Maine (for four to five months a year). Experience is preferred but not required for candidates (health conscious, non-smokers) who possess a willingness to learn. The appropriate training (such as gun techniques for training dogs) will be provided as needed. This position requires a self-motivated individual who has the ability to take direction from the pet owner. It also requires a highly organized individual with attention to detail in record keeping. The professional duties and responsibilities of this position will include: grooming, training, daily exercising, and feeding of all dogs, maintenance of kennel facilities, researching medical and training issues as needed, ordering supplies and administering medications, physical ability to lift 50 – 70 lbs., a good driving record and ability to haul trailers, you must own a vehicle that is suitable for transporting dogs, 24/7 availability to attend the dogs due to sickness and/or medical emergencies, and a willingness to perform other ranch duties unrelated to dogs/kennels, as needed. The compensation package is commensurate with experience and includes housing on both properties. Eligibility for additional benefits occurs after satisfactorily completing 90-day probationary period. Please email your resume and a brief statement expressing your suitability for this position to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Hawaii

[Contact info available to subscribers] is a regenerative living educational farm and community on the Big Island of Hawaii. We are seeking a long term caretaker couple who are interested in conscious community living. Caretakers must have farm skills, maintenance skills and a positive wellness orientation in how they live life. The exchange is for 20 – 25 hour a week per person tending the land and assisting with the retreat. It is available beginning mid-spring 2017. For more info on the farm visit [Contact info available to subscribers] For more info on the position and to apply, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

Pennsylvania

[Contact info available to subscribers], with six guest rooms, and vacation rentals in Pennsylvania Amish Country seeks a full-time Innkeeper or couple! Duties will include onsite management of guests’ experience, guest check-in/out, record keeping, and supervision of the housekeeping staff, food preparation, serving of breakfast, gardening and back-up housekeeping. Job qualifications include: management experience, knowledge of reservation booking system and Microsoft programs, strong organizational and time management skill and social media expertise. Applicants must be professional, customer service oriented, self-motivated and detail oriented. We are looking for the right fit: dependable, trustworthy, responsible, friendly and outgoing and be able to efficiently manage time and responsibilities. The compensation package includes a salary, bonuses based on revenue, paid vacation and possible living quarters for the right applicant. Please check [Contact info available to subscribers] to learn more about us. Please email your resume and letter of interest to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Texas

RANCH CARETAKER COUPLE needed in Bellville, TX. Experience a must! Must be a hard worker/team player, self-starter with a positive attitude and be able to work most weekends. This is a hands-on, hard work position. Must be organized. We are looking to hire a husband/wife team immediately to work at our horse, cattle, dog, cat, chicken and goat ranch. The daily job includes cooking, housekeeping, feeding, watering, cleaning stalls, keeping the alleyways clean, gardening, and fixing fences and roads, dragging arenas, putting horses on equalizer, general cleanup, yard work and any other duties needed around the place. If you’re not willing to work hard and be dedicated then this isn’t the place for you. It isn’t an 8 to 5 job. We are very family oriented. We are seeking a team with a good work ethic and willing attitude. Work references required and will be checked. Natural horsemanship skills and a kind hand – are a must! You will need to be able to train horses including lead changes. Must have mechanical equipment knowledge, a positive attitude, and genuinely care about your job. Must have the ability to take instructions and make educated decisions or know when to say I don’t know. Must have at least a five year work history including phone numbers, be able to pass a drug test/background check and be an honest people person, and be good with kids. Please email your information to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Australia

CARETAKERS WANTED in St George, Queensland (1.5 kilometers north of the Moonie Highway turnoff) and 104 kilometers south of Surat. I am looking for a retired couple or a couple on a pension to help in the daily maintaining and running of a riverfront caravan park, for six months to a year. A three bedroom furnished home with electricity will be supplied, along with a negotiable small wage. Local applicants should please call or text

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Missouri

I AM LOOKING FOR ANIMAL CARETAKER/LIVE-IN SECURITY for my old farm house, while I travel for my work. I have six acres of organic land in southwest Missouri Ozark’s in Mt Vernon, MO. I will be visiting now and then. My animals include one dog, three horses, 11 cats, homing pigeons and 30 egg laying chickens. My house is warmed with a wood burning stove, and I have fresh, healthy well water. I have septic and minimal electric, but all the normal kitchen appliances and laundry washer. This is mostly a work exchange position. Upkeep, security and excellent animal care needed for a homesteading lifestyle, home in a rural, private setting. Located 35 minutes to Springfield, MO, 35 minutes to Joplin, MO, and small towns are closer. Truly interested applicants only please. This is available ASAP. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Montana

FREE RENT for a retired or semi-retired couple or single, to live on a ranch, rent-free in exchange for feeding the horses and dog when the owner is away. This is a full-time, year-round position. In the summer time, you will need to take care of the yard. The ranch is located four miles east of Loma, MT on the Missouri River. Lots of hunting and fishing is available for the right couple or single. No smokers or drugs allowed. Please email

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Virginia

INNKEEPERS NEEDED for a five room Inn (with private baths), 117-year-old Victorian on 100 acres in the mountains of Southwest Virginia, approximately six miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway. There are three rooms available for the Innkeepers to reside on site. The Inn has been operating for 25 years and we are seeking a hands on manager to self-perform breakfasts, hospitality, financial reporting, and routine internal and external maintenance. Applicant(s) must have Innkeeping experience, strong interpersonal skills, adept at social media and physical capacity for requisite maintenance activities. If you have questions about the position, or desire to submit a resume, please email

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Washington

RESIDENT CARETAKER TEAM needed in Cheney. [Contact info available to subscribers] is currently seeking a Resident Caretaker at the [Contact info available to subscribers] in Cheney, WA. The caretaker will be expected to perform the following duties: – Turn in any rent or payments received by residents within 24 hours. – Report all maintenance work requests and complaints to the Property Manager within 24 hours. – Keep site exterior safe and sanitary by maintaining grounds, play area, laundry room and public areas. – Monitor resident activities to ensure compliance with all Cheney Real Estate Management policies. Report violations of policies to the Property Manager. – Complete resident check-ins and check-outs promptly as scheduled. – Maintain good tenant relations; act as a positive representative to tenants and external clientele. – Distribute memos and notices from staff as directed. – Attend all manager meetings scheduled. – Perform minor repairs, both interior and exterior. – Landscaping duties will include: mowing, edging, and trimming lawn weekly. Raking, removing leaves, fertilizing and removal of pinecones and debris will be performed as needed. – Removing ice/snow (i.e. shoveling, salting/sanding, snow blowing, etc.) from common areas (i.e. sidewalks, mailboxes, staff/maintenance office, etc.) daily as needed. The caretaker’s compensation will be a two-bedroom apartment in the above mentioned complex. The caretaker will be responsible for utilities such as electricity and sewer. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Monday, February 6, 2017

Australia

WOULD YOU LIKE TO LIVE IN A PERMACULTURE SANCTUARY on Sydney’s Northern Beaches? In exchange for a large, beautiful and private room, with ensuite bathroom and small kitchenette in a big house right on the beach at Bungan (between Newport and Mona Vale), you would help out in the garden for four hours each day, five days a week. We have big permaculture gardens set over four blocks, a seed raising greenhouse, chooks, an extensive aquaponics set up (in a converted swimming pool), two native bee hives, two European bee hives, worm farms, maggot breeders and heaps of other fun stuff. The ideal person would be mature, a keen learner, with some permaculture or gardening training or experience (or super willing to read/study and learn), very reliable (you would be relied on to feed fish, take care of chooks, etc.), easy to get along with and take directions well. You would need to be willing to supervise work exchange folks some of the time too (once you had learnt the ropes)! You would be sharing the house with myself and my partner, and two or three short-term helpers! We have a friendly and dynamic house, which is well set up so you can enjoy company when you want it or your own space. We generally share the cooking and meals/food can be included in your stay if you are willing to share in the food preparation tasks (these are pretty broad as we make our own jun tea, kefir, bone broth, preserves, ferments, nut butters, etc.) or you can choose to do your own cooking, as the room you would live in has a small kitchenette space. If you are willing to take on additional cleaning and home maintenance tasks, we can provide a small stipend. We call our project Bungan Edible Sanctuary and you can find out more about it here at [Contact info available to subscribers] or at [Contact info available to subscribers] After you have visited either website, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

California

POINT REYES, CA. Assistant Innkeeper needed. This position will be available starting mid/late March. One reliable, responsible, energetic person is needed for cleaning of the cottages after guests leave. Spring, summer, fall, possibly longer. If you’d love living the quiet country life, just an hour north of San Francisco, next to a National Seashore Park with dozens of unpopulated beaches and 150 miles of trails you will love it here. It helps if you actually *enjoy* detailed cleaning because there is plenty of it! You can see and learn more at: [Contact info available to subscribers] Looking forward to hearing from you! Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Mexico

URGENT: Couple wanted for house cleaning and maintenance in Bernardo, NM. You can start work by April 1st at a RV Park owner’s small home. 6-12 month commitment required, and you must be pet friendly. Could also use a single lady for the housekeeping. The work schedule is two days on and five days off. Compensation is a full hookup RV Site, free laundry, and free Wi-Fi. The Park is a quiet, clean, 50+ park. Lots to explore in the area. Please call Reba for info and explanation of duties at [Contact info available to subscribers] Please, no texts, and no emails.

New York

POSITION AVAILABLE for someone desiring to be an on-site Innkeeper in our [Contact info available to subscribers]n. Candidate must be willing to help with early morning and evening coverage. Qualified applicant must have relevant experience, good organizational and time management skills, excellent customer service skills including the ability to anticipate guests needs, and strong communication. Our ideal candidate will be able to cook breakfast for a full house (20) be detail oriented, take initiative, be physically active and able to perform cleaning and maintenance tasks in low season. Compensation includes on site housing, utilities, Wi-Fi, base salary and scheduled time off. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Ohio

HOUSEKEEPER/MANAGER NEEDED for a newly married couple who live in German Village, Columbus, Ohio. This is a 4,000 sq. ft. home that needs someone who understands time management, is well organized, and is flexible with their abilities. Previous experience and training desired. Home has a small dog and hopefully will one day be filled with children. This is a non-smoking household, and they would like to employ someone who is educated, kind, friendly, mature, calm, intelligent, patient, dependable, familiar with smart homes and entertaining, able to coordinate family schedules, and able to keep proper files on the home. Salary is commensurate upon your abilities and experience. Excellent benefits provided. Please send your resume, photo, and copy of driver’s license or contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Rhode Island

FACILITIES MANAGER/PROPERTY CARETAKER needed in Harrisville, RI. The [Contact info available to subscribers], located on 220 acres in Harrisville is one of the premier Shooting Sports Clubs in New England. Founded in the 1940’s, the 500+ Member Club boasts: a rifle and pistol range, pistol pits, trap and skeet fields, sporting clays and five stand, 3D archery, a new indoor pistol range, fishing ponds, outdoor pavilion and a new club house, event hall and commercial kitchen. We are seeking a live on premise, full-time Facilities Manager and Property Caretaker to manage our facilities and property. In this role, the Facilities Manager/Caretaker will interact with Club Members and the general public in regards to the Club, sporting and other social events in person, by phone and by email, monitor routine and non-routine maintenance schedules and emergency calls for physical plant maintenance and repair, provide daily and routine maintenance and cleaning of facilities that include the Club House, bar, kitchen, event hall and restrooms, provide daily inspection of outdoor facilities and secure all buildings and club areas after dark, manage the bar and general kitchen inventory and order to maintain stock levels as needed, purchase and receive scheduled deliveries from authorized vendors, suppliers and distributors for authorized club functions, purchase and pick up supplies and dry goods as needed from vendors and suppliers, provide detailed reports of supplies, ordering and cash-out, and maintain a daily log of activities. A passion for the outdoors, shooting sports and fishing are highly desirable but not required. A ServSafe Certification is preferred. This is a full-time on premise role with a competitive salary based on experience. On premise housing is provided that includes electric, heating and cable. All applicants must pass criminal history, drug screen, and credit checks. This is a drug free facility. Must have a valid driver’s license with a reliable and insured vehicle. Health benefits are not provided for this position. Please forward your resume and complete contact information to The [Contact info available to subscribers] Please, no phone calls.

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A 55-year-old male, smoke/drug free, good health, with good transportation is available. Looking for a salaried, long-term caretaker position. Willing to relocate. Experience includes 30 plus years manufacturing (18 years supervision) 25 plus years roofing as side work, 16 years caring for a local doctor’s property. I’m looking to break the manufacturing mold as I find the caretaker type of work much more fulfilling. I look forward to hearing from you to discuss what your short-term and long-term needs might be. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Friday, February 3, 2017

Australia

FARMSITTER REQUIRED in Queensland, north of Rockhampton. General caretaking duties needed in exchange for single accommodation and power. Your horse and or dog are OK here. Local applicants should call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Canada

[Contact info available to subscribers] Outstation Manager needed in Garden Bay, Pender Harbor, BC, located on the “Sunshine Coast”. Position Summary: responsible for maintaining and protecting the physical assets of the outstation, including buildings and property. The outstation should be maintained to provide a service to members for boating and social purposes. As an onsite resident manager, productive community relationships with neighbors is essential so that the [Contact info available to subscribers] has a positive image in the boating community. Duties/Responsibilities will include: 1. Maintain outstation residence for personal use at an exceptional level. 2. Maintain residence, out-buildings/club rooms, docks and equipment. 3. Maintain grounds/landscaping of facility. 4. Operate within budget guidelines established by outstation committee, and Director of Facilities. 5. Clean restroom/shower facilities, walkways, docks, and equipment. 6. Initiate repairs when necessary. 7. Working remotely from the mainstation, frequent telephone/email updates to supervisor. (Submit monthly reports, including activities and expenses.) 8. Nightly inspection of docks insuring members have properly registered. Requirements/Qualifications include: 1. Candidates must be legally capable to work/reside in Canada. 2. Education: HS diploma required. Some college and Hospitality management degree is desirable. 3. Maintains current CPR/First Aid Certification. 4. Experience: Minimum of five years in hospitality industry. Experience in resort management, including RV resorts, and yacht club services/management is beneficial. Job Complexity: Requires work in landscape maintenance. Experience in facility repair and maintenance. Able to recognize maintenance issues as they arise and offer solutions. Supervision: Reports to the Director of Facilities. Required to work for long periods of time without direct supervision. Capable of completing assignments independently. Please send your cover letter, resume and references to

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Ohio

AN ESTATE HOUSEKEEPER is needed for a Delaware, OH family. They have a beautiful 20,000 sq. ft. home (all on one floor) that you will help care for along with three other employees. They are seeking one of the best; previous experience working in a private home of wealth is required. This is a beautiful estate in Delaware, Ohio. Most of their employees have been with them over 15 years, and this is a newly created position. Besides working for a really nice employer and an exciting family, you will be provided with a paid vacation, 401K, insurance and a great salary. This is a live-out position. Please send your resume, photo, and copy of driver’s license or contact

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Texas

HOUSEHOLD ESTATE MANAGER needed for an Austin, couple with a dog. They spend their summers in Pebble Beach, CA. The last person in this position was with them over 10 years and says they are wonderful to work for. This is a brand-new 24,000 sq. ft. home that will provide you with a furnished 1,500 sq. ft. apartment over the 4-car garage. You are also permitted to have someone live with you. Hours are usually 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. They are seeking someone with a flair for the dramatic in flower arranging, table settings, holiday decorating, and so on. Offering the utmost in care of their dog (their baby!) is of great importance. Other responsibilities will include supervising housecleaning, arranging for any home repairs, and overseeing contractors. Salary depends upon abilities and experience and includes great benefits. A car is furnished as long as you don’t drive over 100 miles, due to insurance restrictions. If you don’t have a current application on file with us, please send your resume for consideration first. Must have at least five years of experience. Please send your resume, photo, and copy of driver’s license or contact us with a detailed letter to

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ENTHUSIASTIC, SELF-MOTIVATED, AND EXPERIENCED ESL TEACHER, with B.S. degree and Teaching English as a Foreign Language certification (TEFL) seeks a teaching position in Central, Eastern, or Southern Europe for the 2016-2017 school year. I have taught in China and South Korea and have the ability to design, create, and implement engaging lesson plans. I am flexible and creative, and experienced in photography, drama, and art and will bring those skills to the classroom. I have lived, worked, and traveled in the U.S. and in the developing world. My full resume and references are available upon request. Please respond to my email address: [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Australia

CARETAKERS WANTED. We are urgently seeking a couple to caretake a small garden acreage property on Tamborine Mountain in the Gold Coast Hinterland. This position includes accommodation, power, water and some bonuses. Local applicants should please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] for further information.

Hawaii

VERY RUSTIC, OFF-GRID, EAST MAUI FAMILY FARM seeks a couple to caretake for six months minimum, starting in April 2017. Must have some skills and experience in: 1. Living simply in a remote area 2. Landscaping 3. General maintenance – light carpentry, solar electric (observing usage) and very basic plumbing. 4. Gardening and tree care (hand weeding, pruning). 5. Composting toilet maintenance. 6. Animal care Landscaping is a major part of the exchange and must be done well. This includes 1+ hours per day of mowing, weed eating and clearing around structures and rock walls. ALOHA! Sincerely,

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Montana

BE PART OF BEAUTIFUL Elk Lake Resort in the Centennial Valley of Montana, located an hour and fifteen minutes from Yellowstone National Park. Looking for an energetic, self-starting, outgoing person to enjoy the Montana experience. Best applicants will be detailed, organized, and eager to assist in maintaining and renting eight cabins, and supporting the kitchen and dining room needs. Duties include, but not limited to, interacting with guests, cleaning cabins, some ground maintenance, food prep, dishwashing, and laundry. Must be able to bend, stoop, carry, lift, etc. Housing inside the Lodge is provided. All meals provided plus monthly pay and a portion of the tips. You will have ample time to fish, hike, explore, and enjoy Montana. This position needs to be filled from mid-May to mid-September. There is a $500 end-of-season bonus. Please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] to learn more and then please email us at

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Nevada

SEEKING A FULL-TIME COMPASSIONATE CARETAKER for an elderly couple, in home, in the Blue Diamond Road area in Las Vegas. Room and Board provided. Finances/compensation negotiable. Looking for a woman, 45 years or older. Please only serious inquires. No medical background required, but would be a plus. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information. Thank you.

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Tuesday, January 31, 2017

New Mexico

CARETAKER WANTED in Santa Fe, New Mexico for three months. Take care of two Standard Poodles, and do some handiwork around the house and gardening. Must have some outside income. Wonderful living caretaker space provided. A Spiritual Practice is also required, because the space is conducive to going within and finding Peace. This would be good for a writer or a person who wants a peaceful break from the hustle of life. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] with your phone number where I can call you to discuss our caretaker position.

New Zealand

HELP NEEDED at our Holiday Park. We have a property in Charleston on the West Coast. Located close to beach, café, rain forest, bar, gold mine, train tours, swimming, and rock climbing. We are 20 minutes to Seal Colony, 30 minutes to Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and more. This is a beautiful place to explore. We would like people to come help us with cleaning, gardening, stacking firewood, painting, housekeeping and assorted general chores. The arrangement will be three hours of unpaid work per day in exchange for free accommodation, 500MB free Wi-Fi per week, use of a kitchen, showers, and laundry room. Stay one or more weeks. We are a friendly family. Come enjoy our slice of paradise! Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Ohio

ESTATE HEAD HOUSEKEEPER needed in Beavercreek, OH. A senior couple needs a Housekeeper for their beautiful home. The right candidate will have at least two years’ experience working in a private home of wealth. Responsibilities for this position include housecleaning, laundry, setting up for occasional dinner parties and cleaning up after, maintaining relationships with all maintenance personnel, and running errands. The right candidate for this position will be smart, self-starting, and perceptive (in other words, if there’s a problem, you’re the kind of person who will fix it rather than wait for your employer to tell you to do it!); presentable; and friendly. Hours are Monday through Friday. Salary commensurate with skills (up to $55,000) and experience and includes vacation, paid insurance and a private apartment. Please send your resume or a detailed letter to

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Oregon

CAMP CARETAKER needed. This is a seasonal position, full-time, salaried position, running from mid-May through the camp closure, usually around the end of September. This would be an ideal situation for a couple as we have only one cabin available for living quarters although we can arrange additional living quarters. The [Contact info available to subscribers] caretaker job responsibilities will include maintenance of camp grounds which involves mowing, weed-eating, moving rotating sprinklers, raking. Maintenance of buildings which involves sweeping, mopping, trash removal, general repair, keeping supplies stocked in bathhouses. After each meal, assist in the kitchen with dish washing. Be available to assist with receiving inventory and heavy lifting as needed. We are a friendly and easy-going group and we work at the camp because it is fun, and we want to be here. For more information about the Camp, please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] and click on our “About Us” page. The camp complement consists of three full-time positions, the Host/Caretaker, the cook, and the assistant. The Host/Caretaker and assistant assist the cook in the kitchen. We have one to two additional people helping out in the kitchen during larger camps. We are an equal opportunity employer. To apply please send an email expressing your interest and outlining your experience to [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers] These positions are open until filled so call immediately if you are interested.

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Monday, January 30, 2017

Florida

Kentucky

LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER/CHILDCARE PERSON needed. We are seeking someone to be part of our family in Covington, KY. We are two doctors, with two daughters (7 and 11) and a few dogs that desperately need your help. Hours are 7:30am to 5-6pm Monday through Thursday and 7:30am to 3pm on Friday…Saturday and Sundays off. Responsibilities will include cleaning, cooking dinner three to four times a week, laundry (and with two girls there is always a lot!), errands, pet care, etc. We are seeking someone who is kind and thoughtful, self-motivated, has a passion for childcare and cleaning…and knows when to call maintenance. Salary up to $35,000 plus room and board. Please send your resume or contact us with a detailed letter at [Contact info available to subscribers] No phone calls, please.

Massachusetts

A HISTORIC BED AND BREAKFAST on Nantucket is seeking an Innkeeper to manage an established 13 room Inn. The ideal candidate has five years’ hospitality experience, a passion for Innkeeping and people, superior customer service, is capable of climbing three flights of stairs several times daily, and must be professional in dress, non-smoking, detail oriented, computer literate, and a team player. Duties include reservations, checking guests in and out, visiting with guests at breakfast and attending to their needs, preparing and serving freshly baked desserts each afternoon, hosting weekly wine and cheese for guests. Additional duties include bookkeeping, hiring, training scheduling and overseeing housekeeping staff; managing the upkeep and maintenance of the inn. Full-time, January – December. Compensation includes an apartment (a beautiful bedroom, sitting room, private bath, laundry and kitchen), base salary and performance bonus, vacation and sick time, breakfast, parking, internet, telephone. The Innkeeper reports to active owners. Please email your resume, references and cover letter to

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Minnesota

CARETAKER WANTED at [Contact info available to subscribers] (north of the City of Madison Lake, off County Road 187). A position is available with the [Contact info available to subscribers] for a couple or individual to serve in the capacity of resident caretaker(s) at [Contact info available to subscribers] The position involves overseeing park operations, along with cleaning of park facilities, and mowing during the 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 year-round housing, electricity, and telephone for the caretaker(s). This position will require a six-month commitment from May through October. If interested, please apply in person at [Contact info available to subscribers] Applications will be accepted until 4:00pm on Friday, March 10, 2017. [Contact info available to subscribers] does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age and handicapped status in employment or the provision of services.

Nevada

New York

[Contact info available to subscribers] in upstate New York is looking for a caretaker-host (single person or couple) for the summer of 2017 camping season. Compensation will include an RV campsite with hookups and access to the caretaker cabin. Besides being present to welcome park users, responsibilities will include: simple daily water testing; lawn mowing as needed; upkeep of restrooms; and basic bookkeeping. The [Contact info available to subscribers] is a very pretty, seven-acre, established park and 20+ site campground, full of mature trees, two creeks, and grassy open spaces ( see our website for photos at [Contact info available to subscribers] ). It is owned and operated by the local municipality of the [Contact info available to subscribers] A good group of local volunteers is available as needed for help. The main characteristic we are looking for in our caretaker is a friendly face to welcome patrons to the park and help us to keep up the progress we’ve been making in re-establishing camping in the park after several lapsed years. Our season runs from May 1st through September 30th. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] for questions and a complete job description by February 6, 2017.

Ohio

LIVE-IN HOUSECLEANER NEEDED for a beautiful home in Dayton, Ohio. The ideal employee is hardworking, honest, consistent and flexible. Duties and hours can change based on demands of the day. We are looking for someone who will be willing to stay long-term. They travel often, and have a second home in Florida which at times could require the staff to come along. The main expectations of this role are all aspects of cleaning and maintaining cleanliness and organization of the home, as well as laundry. Helping when entertaining, in terms of serving food or beverages, cleaning up after meals, etc. is also a plus. Employee must be presentable and professional at all times. Must have good English-speaking ability and a valid driver’s license. The housekeeper may be expected to go on simple errands and a vehicle would be available for their use in that case. Must be respectful and professional in demeanor. Salary up to $55,000 plus benefits and private apartment. Please send your resume or contact us with a detailed letter at [Contact info available to subscribers] No phone calls, please.

Pennsylvania

OUR AWARD WINNING 10 GUEST ROOM BED AND BREAKFAST is located on our beautiful horse farm just three miles north of Hershey, PA. We are fortunate to be extremely busy with an annualized occupancy rate of close to 80% and a steadily increasing ADR. We are seeking an individual or couple with a passion for hospitality and creating an exceptional guest experience. The ideal candidate(s) will be an energetic, self-motivated, organized and honest professional. Responsibilities are diverse including breakfast and refreshment preparation, concierge duties, reservations, overseeing housekeeping and other staff, marketing, website and social media management. We are looking for a team player to work closely with and provide encouragement to our able staff. This is a live-in position and compensation includes lodging with all utilities, salary dependent on experience and paid vacation. Please visit our web site to learn more about the inn at [Contact info available to subscribers] Your resume and letter of interest may be emailed to us at [Contact info available to subscribers]

A PHILADELPHIA FAMILY needs a live-in Couple for their large, beautiful home. This family, without pets, needs a Couple with at least five years’ experience and/or professional training for the care of a private home of wealth. They would like a couple with good common sense and a strong service attitude. The right candidates will be self-motivated, friendly yet professional, flexible, and detail-oriented. Responsibilities include housecleaning, organization, laundry/ironing, grounds keeping and maintenance, vehicle care, handyman work, occasional backup childcare, and anything else necessary to ensure quality care of their home and family. If you are seeking a loving family to be a part of and the satisfaction of running and caring for an efficient household, this is the perfect opportunity for you! The salary will be up to $100,000 as commensurate with skills and experience, and includes a private apartment. Please send your resume, photo, and copy of driver’s license to [Contact info available to subscribers] No phone calls, please.

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ESTATE & PROPERTY team experienced in hands on as well as supervisory functions. We do hands on labor along with supervision, project management, executive assistance, calendar and home management. Housekeeping, maintenance, grounds. Tech savvy. People friendly. Love pets; we don’t have any. Our primary careers before doing property management included high end executive assistance and high end home remodels and repairs. If you are looking for a well-rounded, positive, self-motivated, healthy team of two, we would love to hear from you. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] and reference “caretaker ad” in your email. Thanks!

Thursday, January 26, 2017

Arizona

SITE STEWARD/CARETAKER WANTED AT [Contact info available to subscribers], SEDONA, ARIZONA. The [Contact info available to subscribers] needs a caretaker at [Contact info available to subscribers] The site is approximately 10 miles west of Sedona, with views of the red rocks on a former ranch with a historic adobe house and other disused buildings/corals, at 4,600 feet elevation. It has power but no water/septic. Access is via a dirt road. We’re looking for someone to stay on site in their own RV/camper van/5th wheel for an extended period starting early spring. In return for free stay and power we need you to keep an eye on our tree experiment inside a large fenced enclosure and other infrastructure. If you see any intruders or unauthorized folks on site you will call 911 and alert project staff. You will also call us if there are problems, e.g. with wildlife/irrigation at the enclosure. There is also the possibility of some hourly paid work to help with tasks on the research plots. Preference will be given to applicants with an interest and aptitude for this kind of work. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] with relevant information about yourself, your vehicle and experience.

Australia

CARETAKER COUPLE required for Roma district property in South West Queensland, 515 km from Brisbane. It is situated at the junction of the Warrego and Carnarvon highways. We have beef, meat, sheep and goats. A comfortable air-conditioned house, meat, power, and phone provided. This would be a good position for pensioners. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information.

Florida

LIVE-IN, FULL-TIME CARETAKER needed in Sebring, FL. Caretaker needed for an older gentleman. Driver’s license required. This is a live-in position. For more information, please call

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Kentucky

LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER needed for a down-to-earth doctor’s family in Covington, KY. They have two girls (7 and 10) and three dogs. A private apartment will be provided, and you can have an older child, husband or pet with you. This is a non-smoking household. They are seeking someone who enjoys children and also likes housecleaning. Someone who can pay attention to details, be prompt, and patient with children and kind. They need a person who enjoys dogs. Responsibilities also include laundry and cooking dinner three to four days a week. They want someone who will feel as this is their home also. Please send resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers] No phone calls, please.

Massachusetts

CARETAKER/HANDYMAN/GARDENER/PERSONAL ASSISTANT needed for a beautiful 10 acre estate property, with a pool and pond, in Sturbridge. Located within one hour of Boston, Providence, and Hartford, and two hours from New York City. Handyman, landscaping and gardening skills are essential. Other jobs include personal assistant, winter snow cleaning, greeting guests, computer internet/office work, errands, chauffeuring, light cooking and housecleaning. Must have a smart phone, laptop and auto. Need reliability, integrity, easy going nature, good communicator, be a nonsmoker and nondrinker and be organized, clean and neat. Housing and salary offered. Please email a letter explaining all of your skills especially type of handyman and landscape/gardener skills, resume, picture, contact phone and email, along with your explanation on why you would be the best candidate for this position to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Ohio

A DAYTON, OHIO FAMILY needs a housekeeper for their beautiful home. The ideal employee is hardworking, honest, consistent and flexible. Duties and hours can change based on demands of the day. We are looking for someone who will be willing to stay long-term. The principals of the home are business owners (of several businesses), and philanthropists. They travel often, and have a second home in Florida which at times could require the staff to come along. The main expectations of this role are all aspects of cleaning and maintaining cleanliness and organization of the home, as well as laundry. Helping when entertaining, in terms of serving food or beverages, cleaning up after meals, etc. is also a plus. The employee must be presentable and professional at all times. Must have good English-speaking ability and a valid driver’s license. The housekeeper may be expected to go on simple errands and a vehicle would be available for their use in that case. Must be respectful and professional in demeanor. Please send your resume, photo, and copy of driver’s license to [Contact info available to subscribers] No phone calls, please.

Pennsylvania

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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 on the East Coast. Will work extra for a stipend. Can do mowing, general cleaning, and pool care. Am clean and neat, with a security background. Resume, references, and driving record available. I will treat your property as if it was my own, plus some. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Arizona

CARETAKERS NEEDED for a peaceful, small suburban Tucson ranch at the base of the Catalina Mountains in northeastern Tucson. We are seeking a reliable couple for our 12 acre ranch. The setting is quiet and lush, and we offer a completely separate Santa Fe style guesthouse with one large bedroom and bath, walk-in closet, and large great room and full kitchen and kiva fireplace. The guesthouse is 1,000 square feet, comes furnished, and was totally renovated in September of 2014. There are also covered patios for enjoying the outdoors, and in the summer months you would have full use of a beautiful pool. The guesthouse is adjacent to a large workshop as well as a locked storage room, which you would be free to use, along with a separate washer and dryer for your use. We provide all utilities year-round (internet, power, water, garbage pickup, TV, heating/cooling). You must be totally nonsmoking, nondrinking and not users of any drugs, and must love animals! Must have no pets, as we have a barn cat who roams the property and is afraid of dogs. We are here November through April, and then we and our two horses and three dogs leave for a summer home. When we are here, the work averages 15 – 20 hours weekly, and less when we are away. The work consists of caring for two gentle horses, occasional dog sitting, feeding barn cat, cleaning our house, maintaining the pool, landscaping, drip irrigation, buildings, taking care of equipment, and performing basic home repairs and upkeep as needed. You should be able to maintain an ATV and manure spreader, and have experience caring for horses. The job is perfect for a retired couple or for folks who work from home. You would be free to have some outside work, and we are flexible when it comes to time off for family visits, vacations, etc. We want people for the long term, who will think of this as their home. No salary is provided. We look forward to hearing from you. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Australia

WE ARE SEARCHING FOR SOMEONE to look after our place and dog from around April 8th to April 23rd in Western Australia. We are in the plantation district, just outside of Carnarvon, at the mouth of the Gascoyne River on the Indian Ocean. Duties include looking after the dog, and checking that our reticulation system is working. Repair if necessary. We may also need assistance from the same person with some management duties (e.g. grounds work or washing, etc.) at our short stay accommodation in the town center, if there are bookings during this period. Duties would include making sure that everything is prepared prior to arrival, meet and greet with keys, possible washing of sheets, remake beds, clean if there are other guests arriving. Keep the pool clean and monitor for the month. We do have a lady who will likely do all these duties, but may need some assistance here and there. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] to further discuss. Thanks.

Colorado

HOUSE SITTER NEEDED in Carbondale from mid-June to mid-July for about four weeks. I am traveling to Asia for about one month and would like to find a house sitter to stay at my home and attend to my two dogs. I live in an old home which has a lot of character. If you are interested, I travel one to two times a year to Asia and am gone two – four weeks each time, so it would be ideal if I could locate a house sitter for this summer who might also be available at other times during the year. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details.

France

DOMESTIC COUPLE needed in Paris. A foreign ultra-high net worth couple is looking for a domestic couple to take care of their flat in Paris. The flat has approximately 875 m2, and is located in the 1st district of Paris. The flat is under 24 hour surveillance, and there is also a housekeeper who looks after the property throughout the year. The owners visit the flat several times a month and spend approximately four to seven days in a row. The domestic couple will serve the employers and will be in charge of the overall maintenance and management of the apartment. The couple will have to be flexible and work at the property on the weekends. The position is live-out but a flat may be provided for the break times. A uniform will be provided. This position requires experience working for private families as a domestic couple, speaking both English and French, being excellent at multitasking, being flexible and discreet. The duties and responsibilities will include: managing the flat, general maintenance of the flat (parquet, windows, furniture), shopping for groceries and household items, shopping for the employers, managing subcontractors, reporting on the expenses and affairs to the family office, table setting and table service, making windows and cleaning bedrooms, laundry and ironing, some cooking if required, looking after the balconies, and cleaning silver and valuable items. The schedule will be Monday to Friday when the employers are absent, and being flexible when the employers are at the property. The salary will be 6,200 euros gross per month for the couple. The Contract Duration Indeterminée will have a probationary period of one month. To apply, please complete the application at

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New York

HOUSE SITTER NEEDED. I need someone to stay in my Brooklyn condo with my cat for about three months, starting March 15. The condo is quite large, over 1,900 square feet. There are three bedrooms; the master bedroom has a large bath on the main floor. Two other nice bedrooms are upstairs with a full bath. I have hardwood floors on the first level. I live just steps away from the subway and there is easy access to shopping right down my street. You can live here rent-free, I will take care of all the utility bills, but I cannot afford to offer any compensation. If you are an interested cat-lover, please email me a message on why you would be interested in staying here and taking care of my cat while I’m gone, along with your references to

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Rhode Island

CARETAKER(S) NEEDED for a beautiful, often cold and snowy, old home outside of Providence, while I will be away from March 15 through May 1, 2017. Feeding my dog and cat, and keeping the house warm, are the main requirements. No pay, but I will provide all utilities. Seeking reliable, honest, contented animal and country lovers, with references. There will be plenty of time to do your own thing here, such as reading, writing, painting, sculpting, etc. Please no smoker(s), drugs, etc. To apply, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Greetings – We are a conscientious and ‘wellness-oriented’ husband-and-wife team, seeking a longer-term live-in Property Caretaker/Personal Assistant opportunity. Our experience includes (but is not limited to): Facility and Event Management; General (Lt./Med.) Maintenance/Repairs; House and Pet-Sitting; Housekeeping; Landscape Maintenance; Meal Preparation; Organizing; Painting; Seasonal Cleaning; as well as: Administrative Assistance and Errand Running. Additionally, we can offer various holistic, Therapeutic modalities and programs. We look forward to hearing from you! Please contact us at

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Young couple with two cats, seeking a house/pet sitting position. She is an experienced pet sitter of five years (reviews and references available), he is an ex-teacher with landscaping experience. The cats, enjoy long walks and frequent naps in the sun! All are very well behaved and clean up after themselves! Looking for a position that starts as early as March! Background checks okay. Currently in Florida, willing to go anywhere in the U.S. Please contact us by email at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Monday, January 23, 2017

Australia

WINTER CARETAKERS needed on Bruny Island. The [Contact info available to subscribers] are currently seeking expressions of interest for the winter caretakers program. There are six blocks of four week stays with a changeover and induction day on Thursdays. [Contact info available to subscribers] are assessing all applications. Please download the application form from [Contact info available to subscribers] or contact the Secretary on [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information.

Connecticut

CAT/HOUSE SITTER NEEDED for our home outside of Hartford from March 1 through May 31, 2017. We will be overseas and will need our house sitter to look after our home and cats. We prefer a non-smoker, a cat lover, a person who keeps a home very clean, someone who is good with plants, likes solitude, and will be quiet – and not disturb any of our neighbors. Must have checkable references. For more details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Maine

[Contact info available to subscribers] in Millinocket, Maine is looking for a live-in Innkeeper, preferably a couple, to run the B&B for the 2017 season (June 1 to October 31). Duties include: inspection of guest rooms, public areas, and grounds for cleanliness and appearance; cleaning and turning over of all rooms, and general cleaning of all common areas in the house; grounds maintenance and lawn care; greeting and registering guests; answering inquiries pertaining to inn policies and services. Collecting payments and recording data pertaining to funds and expenditures for all operations. Managing and maintaining kitchen inventory. Cooking breakfasts for all guests and managing dietary requests. Organizing and making reservations. Handling any emergencies with guests and property maintenance. Answering all emails for the business and handling telephone inquiries. If you are interested in this opportunity, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Minnesota

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN/CARETAKER needed. The job responsibilities include but are not limit to: clean and turn apartments when necessary; clean interior/exterior of the building regularly; snow removal (shoveling/salting walkways); lawn care; taking phone calls from residents and potential residents regularly; taking phone messages; scheduling showings and showing apartments to potential residents; and lease signing. The minimum requirements include maintenance experience/knowledge, with a minimum of two years of reliable work experience, good customer service skills, and good verbal/written communication skills. Must be able to have a set weekly schedule (preferred: available for some flexible hours as well), and must be self-motivated and responsible. Physical requirements include but are not limit to: the ability to push, pull and lift 50 pounds; kneel, crouch and stoop; reach above and below the shoulders; use hands and fingers to grasp, twist and pull; climb a ladder and work above ground; walk and climb stairs; withstand various external weather conditions. A criminal background check will be conducted and a $400 security deposit is required. Cats are allowed with additional $300 security deposit. Sorry, no dogs. Compensation will be a two bedroom apartment, plus electricity. Only responses that include a resume will be reviewed. Please mail your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Jersey

CARETAKER/MANAGER NEEDED at a Private Lake Club. We have an immediate opening for a self-motivated, hardworking property manager/caretaker of a unique lake club located in Northern New Jersey. This is a full-time, year round position involving property management responsibilities unique to each of the four seasons. The ability and desire to work outdoors is a must. Basic carpentry, plumbing and mechanical skills are essential. Duties include property security, maintenance of grounds, landscaping, beach, docks and buildings; hiring and supervision of summer staff; working closely with the Board of Governors to develop the yearly budget and facility maintenance/capital improvement objectives. Compensation includes a house, utilities, benefit package, and salary. The successful candidate will have 5 to 10 years of relevant experience. Camp/lake operations and direct supervisory experience preferred. Experience working with and supervising young adults is a plus. Please send your resume, including references, to [Contact info available to subscribers] The closing date for applications is February 17, 2017.

Ohio

ESTATE HEAD HOUSEKEEPER needed. A senior couple in Beavercreek, OH needs a Housekeeper for their beautiful home. The right candidate will have at least two years’ experience working in a private home of wealth. Responsibilities for this position include housecleaning, laundry, setting up for occasional dinner parties and cleaning up after, maintaining relationships with all maintenance personnel (the house is 100 years old and requires a great deal of upkeep), and running errands. The right candidate for this position will be smart, self-starting, and perceptive (in other words, if there’s a problem, you’re the kind of person who will fix it rather than wait for your employer to tell you to do it!); presentable; and friendly. Hours are Monday through Friday. Salary commensurate with skills and experience and includes two weeks’ vacation, paid insurance and utilities, and a rent-free beautifully-furnished home in a lovely neighborhood. Please send your resume, photo, and copy of driver’s license to [Contact info available to subscribers] No phone calls, please.

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SCIENTIST/GRAD STUDENT seeks a caretaking position on Canada’s Eastern Edge: Hi! I’m Genny ([Contact info available to subscribers]) seeking a caretaking assignment in Eastern Canada starting Spring/Summer 2017. I possess skills, tools, and experience in: custom design and finish work, landscaping, cooking, sewing, hospitality, farming, cleaning, service, bookkeeping, animal care (e.g., pets, and chickens). This supports aspirations as a scientist-philanthropist (without debt!) while I work with a team of scientists/filmmakers/explorers on ecosystem change adaptation ([Contact info available to subscribers]). Our expedition, Mission Arctic ([Contact info available to subscribers]) departs Newfoundland in June 2017, and I need to be there! I have a reliable 4WD rig, camper trailer, and experience on farms, vacation and commercial rentals. References and legal docs provided. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Thursday, January 19, 2017

Australia

CARETAKER COUPLE required for a cattle property located 40 kilometers from Richmond, in western Queensland. A pensioner couple would be appropriate to look after our animals and check waters on weekends and while the owners are away. A small two bedroom cottage will be provided, along with mobile service. Locals should call [Contact info available to subscribers]

California

CARETAKER HUSBAND AND WIFE TEAM in the Albany/El Cerrito area. We are a family of five and live in a large home in the East Bay Hills, in El Cerrito. We appreciate the Asian cultures and are looking for an Asian caretaker husband and wife team. We offer to you a wonderfully located one bedroom live-in apartment with a balcony, a separate entry and sweeping views of the Bay in exchange for light home and garden work. If you are interested please email myself, [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you.

CARETAKER POSITION AVAILABLE at Point Arena in Mendocino County. Requires expert handyman and all round jack of trades for a 20 acre, second home property in the beautiful redwood forest. Requires impeccable references for work experience and character. Maintain a water storage tank, make modest repairs to equipment, irrigation system and extensive hand watering of many fruit trees and flower gardens. Must be in good health and have high energy and a sense of initiative. Small one bedroom apartment provided. On site interviews to be scheduled in three to four weeks. Please send your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Maryland

A GORGEOUS MARYLAND COUNTRY ESTATE close to DC and Virginia seeks live-in innkeeper(s). This is an upscale property with six suites, and hosts wedding/events. Responsibilities include receiving guests, housekeeping, shopping, light landscape/maintenance, and breakfast preparation. It’s an ideal job for a couple, although may be suitable for a single person as well – no children. Transportation required, culinary/hospitality/event/gardening interests a plus – not requirement. Base pay plus incentive available. The job includes an onsite apartment, utilities, and internet. Please send your resume or letter to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Utah

RANCH CARETAKER POSITION available. The Board of Directors of [Contact info available to subscribers], a Utah non-profit corporation, is currently seeking a qualified individual or family to serve as Ranch Caretaker(s) of [Contact info available to subscribers] and its related amenities on a full-time basis. [Contact info available to subscribers] is a beautiful ranch nestled in the back country of picturesque Southern Utah, specifically about 35 miles northeast of Kanab, Utah. The 8,000 acre Ranch consists of approximately 300 individual Units or Lots owned by association members, ten commonly owned cabins, approximately 2,000 acres of commonly owned association lands, three stocked trout ponds, two water systems, a small store, a Ranch Headquarters area that includes the caretaker’s four bedroom homestead set amongst large shade trees and surrounded by large lawn areas, a garden plot, flower beds, in-ground fire pit, playground, livestock pens and additional buildings and spaces. While the only electricity available is through solar power, the Ranch does have internet and cell phone service. The Ranch Caretaker responsibilities are: maintenance/housekeeping of association owned rental cabins and Ranch roads, basic carpentry projects, home maintenance skills, operate and maintain Ranch equipment, be self-motivated and self-sufficient, and provide an outgoing and friendly atmosphere for association members that visit yearly. Specifics of duties will be provided upon applicant’s request. Salary dependent upon experience. For a complete job description or to apply, please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] Applicants must provide a current resume, at least three references and submit to a drug test. This position would be ideal for a family that home schools. Position open until filled.

Vermont

CARETAKERS WANTED in Mt Holly, VT from June 1, 2017 to May 31, 2018. Reliable, rugged and personable individual, family or companions to care for a rural property: two rustic buildings, three rental cabins, and two lakes on 400 acres surrounded by protected land. Duties include equipment, water system and building maintenance, mowing, firewood, snow removal, rental cabin preparation and cleaning. Greet, orient, and support renters through the rental season; provide security during off season. Strong communication skills required for interaction with renters, corporation members, contractors and local community. Self-starting and organizational skills required for project management. The property is isolated, with exquisite scenery and abundant wildlife. You can view details at [Contact info available to subscribers] Please email your resume and cover letter to

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Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Arizona

A SMALL PRIVATE FAMILY BOARDING FACILITY for six to twelve horses (max twelve in the Winter) needs a responsible caretaker. The position available now is in beautiful Yuma, Arizona. Perfect Winter weather, but a bit hot in the summer. Some knowledge of horses a must! A very nice furnished two bedroom apartment is provided in exchange for feeding, turn-out of horses, and grounds maintenance (including some mowing). We are on five irrigated, secluded acres. We have lots of trees. Non-smoker or drinker and good people skills are a must. Apartment and utilities provided, no salary. A couple is OK. Please reply to [Contact info available to subscribers]

California

CARETAKER POSITION AVAILABLE at Point Arena in Mendocino County. Requires expert handyman and all round jack of trades for a 20 acre, second home property in the beautiful redwood forest. Requires impeccable references for work experience and character. Maintain a water storage tank, make modest repairs to equipment, irrigation system and extensive hand watering of many fruit trees and flower gardens. Must be in good health and have high energy and a sense of initiative. Small one bedroom apartment provided. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Colorado

SEEKING A COUPLE to help manage a 11-year-old top rated B&B in the mountain resort town of Ouray, Colorado. The [Contact info available to subscribers] will provide lodging, breakfast, plus pay. A couple is preferred, with experience in cooking, some cleaning, and light maintenance. Please email your resume or details to Phil at [Contact info available to subscribers]

New York

FULL-TIME INNKEEPER needed for a nine room B&B in Fishkill, NY. The [Contact info available to subscribers], built in 1718, set on 4.5 acres, with on-site pool, barns, greenhouse and gym. This home has ties to the Revolutionary War located in the Historic Hudson Valley, 60 miles north of New York City. Seeking an experienced couple or single capable of operating and growing this amazing property. Responsibilities include preparing breakfast, concierge, overseeing housekeeping, phone and emails, reservations, check in and out and creating a memorable guest experience. Must be hardworking, energetic, reliable, non-smoking and computer literate. Compensation will be based on experience, on site apartment, meals and transportation. Health insurance and retirement benefits available. Please visit our web site at [Contact info available to subscribers] to view this beautiful B&B. Please send your resume, letter of intent, copy of current driver’s license, and photo to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Zealand

FULL-TIME, ON SITE CARETAKER/PROPERTY COORDINATOR needed for the [Contact info available to subscribers] We require a suitably qualified on site coordinator to look after our 27 acre rehoming facility situated on State Highway 1, Levin. Duties include caretaking, property maintenance including lawn mowing, gardening and security. This role also assists the [Contact info available to subscribers] rehoming manager in transporting dogs to the Veterinary clinic and the Inter Island Ferry as required. A two bedroom unfurnished house is provided on the property as part of the remuneration package. New Zealand applicants need to be physically fit, have handy maintenance skills, be able to use two ride-on mowers and be prepared to assist with stand-in dog handling assistance if required. An affinity with animal welfare is also essential. The successful applicant reports to the [Contact info available to subscribers] Please send your application by the closing date of Friday February 3, 2017 to

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Washington Dc

LIVE-IN DOMESTIC COUPLE needed in Washington DC. This live-in position is for an experienced couple to care for a 12,000 sq. ft. DC home. The position is hands-on and is a home with three young children with a nanny on staff. Both parties must be able to drive and duties to include but not limited to laundry, simple cooking and serving, housekeeping (driving children as the nanny does not drive) handling vendors and service personnel, assist with entertaining (large events are catered out), caring for the homes’ extensive art collection. The family travels for over 90 days of the year. Salary will be $100,000 – $120,000, full benefits, use of vehicle, and basement apartment, with private entrance Couples should email their resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] The job to start ASAP!

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HOUSE SITTER AVAILABLE now through May … wow! That will be here before we know it! Experienced with great references. Kathleen Deyo seeks home in Westchester County, NY or Fairfield County, CT or Danbury CT. Love animals and seek free rent and utilities and modest stipend. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] and thank you.

55-year-old male smoke/drug free, good health, good transportation. Looking for a salaried long-term caretaker position. Willing to relocate. Experience includes 30 plus years manufacturing (18 years supervision) 25 plus years roofing and side work, 16 years caring for a local doctor’s property. I’m looking to break the manufacturing mold as I find the caretaker type of work much more fulfilling. I look forward to hearing from you to discuss what your short-term and long-term needs might be. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Thursday, January 12, 2017

Arizona

LOOKING FOR A CARETAKER PERSON for a small ranch in Willcox, in Cochise County. I need a caretaker with some mechanical experience, in exchange for RV living, including all utilities and a small salary – depending on experience. If interested, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Australia

CARETAKER COUPLE needed in Caloundra, on the Sunshine Coast in southeast Queensland. This position would be suitable for a pensioner. Located close to the beach and fishing. A fully furnished, very large caravan with hard annexe provided, with an ensuite shower/toilet. Some work needed here in lieu of rent. Local caretakers should call [Contact info available to subscribers]

California

CAMPGROUND CARETAKER AND HOST needed in Big Sur, CA. [Contact info available to subscribers], CA has an opening for a Campground Caretaker and Host at our [Contact info available to subscribers], just 30 minutes south of Carmel on Highway 1. The [Contact info available to subscribers] is a ministry of [Contact info available to subscribers] and seeks to provide a beautiful, clean and safe space for church groups and other non-profit groups to go camping, to connect with nature, and to hold outdoor retreats and worship. The Campground Caretaker and Host would maintain and oversee the six acre property, and schedule and welcome campers. Requirements for the position include: excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; basic computer skills and the ability to schedule reservations using online software; the ability to collaborate with [Contact info available to subscribers], and carry out projects supervised by the board, “[Contact info available to subscribers]”; experience in maintaining property and buildings; handy with tools; ability to resolve conflict peacefully; respectful of the mission and vision of the campground ministry; and knowledgeable and respectful of environmentally sound practices to maintain the forest and campground. An ordained Episcopal priest or deacon who is financially independent is preferred for the position or a lay minister with strong connections to the [Contact info available to subscribers] The Campground Caretaker and Host resides on the property in a 45′ long trailer (which can accommodate two adults) with patio, yard, and parking space. Includes a small monthly stipend. Utilities are also paid. Please send your resume, cover letter, and three references to [Contact info available to subscribers] The deadline for applications is February 24, 2017.

Colorado

[Contact info available to subscribers] in Estes Park, Colorado, is looking for a full-time, year-round Innkeeper. We are looking for a single person who possesses a passion for hospitality, is detail oriented, has high energy, has a sense of caring and anticipating guests needs, who enjoys cooking healthy meals and creating new dishes. The position requires the ability to multi-task, including making breakfast, housekeeping for rooms, kitchen and dining areas, interacting with guests, answering phones, check-ins, preparing arrival packages, processing reservations, and working alongside other staff members. This is not a management position; this is a team player position and we are willing to train for the perfect fit to our Inn family. Innkeepers are expected to work weekends and holidays, and be on-call on designated nights of the week. However, time off to spend in the great outdoors is prioritized. Lodging provided, and the position is salaried with benefits after a 90-day probationary period. Please browse our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] and send your cover letter and resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] Make your dreams into reality at this beautiful Colorado mountain Inn.

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Small animal practitioner with 7-year-old cool cat moving to the Naples, Florida area for a humane position which begins late January. Seeking temporary housing for at least one month, ideally three to six. Will accept private or public caretaking, gardening, house sitting or any type of pet-sitting. Knowledgeable about small ruminants, horses, exotic birds and senior pets. A private room with separate entrance, condo, house, or farm are acceptable. Will consider a sublet. Please contact the doctor at

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Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Colorado

WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING for a live-in, on-site property caretaker assistant in Morrison, CO. Can be an individual, couple, and/or family. We offer a fantastic live-in, onsite (no commute) opportunity and a great job with a great opportunity to make and save a lot of money. The onsite position requires no car, and no commute – that’s right, no need for a car, insurance, vehicle maintenance, etc. Work from home and save all those expenses and live at a beautiful place to boot! Pay includes a free base salary, plus, for someone who’s a hard worker, a lot of potential to make possible additional commissions, plus possible additional tips and possible additional bonuses, plus paid living quarters, plus most living expenses paid. Our people make a lot, and save a lot, while working here, and have the ability to make extra and more, all based on their own efforts! In respect of our guests who are staying and events that might be onsite we ask that people interested in positions with our company please refrain from calling or emailing or stopping by without a preset appointment arranged with us first. Please send your resume(s) and information to [Contact info available to subscribers] and we will have someone get back to all applicants of interest as soon as we possibly can. We look forward to hearing from you! Thank you and kind regards!

Louisiana

PERMANENT CARETAKERS needed for a South Louisiana Hunting and Fishing Club. Seeking a responsible, hard-working couple, with no children (pets OK) to care for Club property, perform housekeeping, security, and grounds maintenance duties and prepare meals (dinner and breakfast) for Club Members and guests Tuesday through Sunday mornings. Successful applicants must have good hospitality skills and take pride in the work they do. This is a great opportunity and lifestyle for the right couple. The slow season is January, February, and March. Free housing provided, with paid utilities. The housing is a two bedroom/one bath apartment with living room, large kitchen and private screened porch. The caretaker couple will be paid a monthly fee for performance of the caretaker duties, and will also receive payment and gratuities from members for guest fees, sale of ice and meals and reimbursement of Club related expenses. The caretaker couple will be engaged as independent contractors and as such have the opportunity to conduct other income producing activities such as fishing, shrimping, crabbing, services for members, etc. so long as those activities do not interfere with the caretaker duties. This position requires a drug, polygraph, and background screening. References will be checked. For more details and to apply please visit: [Contact info available to subscribers]

Pennsylvania

[Contact info available to subscribers] near English Center, PA, will have an opening for a full-time caretaker and cook due to retirement. The caretaker’s income is a base salary, income from the meal concession and private living quarters, with all utilities included. Interested parties should forward a cover letter with their experience and letters of reference to the chairman of the search committee: [Contact info available to subscribers]

Rhode Island

SITUATIONS-WANTED AD:

HONEST, RELIABLE, ARTISTIC, CREATIVE, KIND, 50’S WOMAN with a cat has various caregiving experience, P.C.A. adult daily living skills, autism, retardation, elderly light caregiver, pet care, house sitting, pet-sitting, cooking, baking, light cleaning, gardening, companionship, church going, non-smoker, non-drinker, quiet, peaceful, loves and has fun training animals. Looking to relocate back to New England from Alaska in February/Spring (Prefer Vermont). My hobbies include: making jewelry, crochet, making ice cream, and cheese, sewing, essential oils, books, classes, walks and gym, learning a new skill, teaching a small group arts and crafts. Looking for a live-in position or job with health insurance. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Friday, January 6, 2017

Australia

HELP NEEDED at the [Contact info available to subscribers], in central western Queensland. Our 40,000 acre sheep wool station is located 8.5km west of the popular tourist town of Barcaldine. We are seeking a travelling couple who are currently in the area, to base themselves on our property from Wednesday, January 25th until

Monday, January 30th 2017. You can park your caravan at our place

while you do some local sightseeing in exchange for feeding our pet lambs and calves. We would also like you to water the garden and do an occasional property inspection/water run. We will provide a site for your caravan, power, water and access to the toilet and bathroom. For more details, please call

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New Mexico

[Contact info available to subscribers] is looking for a professional Innkeeper couple to manage our 12 room luxury Inn in Taos, New Mexico. Duties include but are not limited to all guest services, reservations, guest check-in 3 – 6pm, grocery shopping for breakfast items, breakfast preparation, service, and clean-up. Candidates must have culinary skills to prepare fresh cooked to order breakfast for up to 25 between 7:30 – 9:00am. We have a commercial kitchen. Responsible for marketing and social media, QuickBooks, and light maintenance. Beautiful one bedroom casita with steam shower, kiva fireplace, and mountain view patio on site included in compensation. This is a great lifestyle for an organized, conscientious couple. Please send resumes to

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Wisconsin

FULL-TIME, YEAR-ROUND PRIVATE CHEF OPPORTUNITY available at a retreat in the serene North Woods of Wisconsin. A lovely family with a private lodge in the Eagle River area is looking for a culinary-trained chef to prepare a variety of cuisines for their guests on a year-round basis. This is a unique opportunity to live and work in this idyllic setting surrounded by quiet forests on a pristine lake with gorgeous sunsets. Great for outdoor enthusiasts, nature lovers, and hobbyists of all kinds (there is plenty of down time in the off-season). Private accommodations for one or two in a separate wing of the lodge. Living expenses and accommodations are fully covered; this includes use of vehicle (and gas) and all personal groceries. In addition, salary up to $40,000 offered depending on experience, with 14 days paid vacation and standard paid holidays. Flexible start date. Immediate interviews available. Please apply for position [Contact info available to subscribers] for consideration. Qualified applicants will be contacted.

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Experienced, mature caregiver seeking Live-In Caregiving in the San Francisco East Bay or Contra Costa areas. Background checked, certified massage therapist, California teacher license, certified with Trustline.org criminal background check for working with children. Five years’ experience personal care for elders, and meal prep. Male partner available for 24/7 live-in working condition. Please write me at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Australia

CARETAKER required on property in Monto, Queensland, located on the Burnett Highway, 500 kilometers northwest of Brisbane. Free residence provided in exchange for light household maintenance and occasional water and stock checks. Queensland residents should call [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information. Thanks.

New York

CHILDREN’S SUMMER CAMP seeks a dynamic duo for maintenance and housekeeping positions. Qualified maintenance applicants must have previous experience and demonstrate skills in electric, carpentry, building repair, etc., be comfortable with heights, and have the ability to lift over 75lbs. Qualified housekeeping applicants must have previous experience. Responsibilities include vacuuming, washing floors, dusting, window cleaning, preparing linen sets, making beds, and more. Both applicants must be able to organize supplies, keep detailed inventory, supervise others effectively, pay attention to detail, and have the ability to recognize problems before they happen. Both must have a valid driver’s license and clean record. Background check required. The camp is located in Cold Spring, NY. Full-time/year round position includes on site housing, vehicle, basic utilities, and health insurance. Interested applicants should email

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Wisconsin

FULL-TIME ON-SITE CARETAKER sought for a residential co-op on 80+ acre lake property in Wisconsin’s Northwoods. Located three miles from town and schools on the state highway. Duties include, but not limited to, general security and maintenance. Exact duties, salary, and benefits to match experience and ability. Computer skills essential. Experience, proven people skills, and references required. Also seeking a seasonal kitchen manager/cook. Please respond to [Contact info available to subscribers]

SUMMER CAMP MAINTENANCE JOB available in Woodruff, WI. [Contact info available to subscribers] is an independent boys’ camp in the beautiful north woods of Wisconsin. Our campers come from across the U.S. and some international countries. We have 160 kids per four week session, and 90 staff members. We feature a wide range of water and land based activities, and a full wilderness trips program including canoeing, backpacking, and rock climbing trips from 3 – 12 days long. [Contact info available to subscribers] is a fun, caring, and supportive place to work. A maintenance position with us would put you on a team of three people, including our head caretaker. The job involves a variety of responsibilities, including light carpentry, landscaping, custodial work, and driving. This position would give you every other night off. The position requires that you be responsible and hardworking, but the work environment is friendly, supportive, casual, and a lot of fun. Job compensation includes a competitive salary, travel allowance, and room and board for the summer. More information is available via our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] and you can access our staff application for this position at [Contact info available to subscribers] We hope to hear from you!

SITUATIONS-WANTED AD:

Responsible hardworking couple looking for a situation within an hour’s drive of Snohomish, Washington. We possess extensive experience in housekeeping, groundskeeping, building maintenance and construction, small and large animal care, tree care, landscaping, and personal care of both children and adults including special needs. We also have experience with sustainable food production systems and urban and rural homesteading. We are versatile, independent, and have excellent references. Housing with a salary or other value trade preferred, but all offers will be considered. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Arizona

SEEKING EXPERIENCED HORSE CARETAKER. Must have basic healthcare experience for horses. Preference for someone knowledgeable about goats and tractor operation. Part-time, three to four hours/day feeding, some manure removal. Ranch work also available onsite – repairs, landscaping, handyperson work inside/outside. Live-in position, housing provided (or bring your RV), partial utilities, hourly pay depending on experience. Must be able to lift 110# bales of hay and feed sacks. Must be US citizen, nonsmoker, no drugs/addictions, with a valid driver’s license. Rural mountain location south of Tucson. Start date soon but negotiable. Prefer long-term/permanent. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Illinois

NEED A FARM HAND to feed horses, mow grass, do repairs, clean stalls, drive, and chores in exchange for a one bedroom apartment, utilities, and car to use. Chicagoland farm needs a person with an income to swap work for living arrangements. Experience required. Please send your background information to caretaker@caretaker.org with Illinois Position in the Subject Line. Thanks.

Wisconsin

SEASONAL HOUSE MANAGER/COOK sought for a residential co-op on 80+acre lake property in Wisconsin’s Northwoods, three miles from town. Housing available. Duties include but not limited to all aspects of food service and the day-to-day maintenance, cleanliness, safety, and operation of the kitchen and club house during the club season (Memorial Day through Labor Day). Food service experience, kitchen staff management, culinary expertise, proven people skills, and references required. Word processor and spread sheet proficiency necessary. Also seeking a full-time caretaker. Please respond to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Monday, January 2, 2017

Arkansas

INNKEEPER/MANAGER needed. An individual or couple sought to engage in a truly generational opportunity in Fayetteville, Arkansas. This Inn has seven rooms and a two bedroom cottage all of which are finished and furnished in five-star European elegance. The grounds encompass 142+ acres and include great accommodations for the Innkeeper/manager as well as an event center ‘[Contact info available to subscribers]’ that is the premier wedding venue in town. The property is situated less than a half-mile west of the University of Arkansas campus and commands great views of Fayetteville, the Boston Mountains and the U of A. We have recently acquired the real estate and business and are looking for that perfect person/couple to become the recognized face/personality of the Inn. This is a truly special place and we desire individuals equally as special to make this hilltop Inn and farm their home. Only very experienced or extremely talented people should apply. Hospitality and organizational experience are a must. Please email inquiries of serious interest to

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New Jersey

SINGLE CARETAKER NEEDED for two horses in exchange for a studio apartment in Colts Neck, in Monmouth County. I need a caretaker for two quarter horses in Colts Neck in exchange for a lovely studio apartment – all utilities, cable TV, and internet included. This apartment is suitable for one person only. Must have experience with horses and references. This is a small horse farm, not a commercial barn. Duties would be feeding twice daily, turnout, cleaning stalls and paddocks, and keeping the barn neat and clean. There is a third stall available at no cost if you have your own horse. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] to apply for this position. Thanks.

Texas

CARETAKER NEEDED. [Contact info available to subscribers] is one of the leading affordable housing development and property management companies nationwide. We have operations in more than 20 states and over 850 employees. For over 40 years, we have offered an exceptional working environment that aims to balance the professional and personal lives of all employees. We take pride in maintaining a respectful and fun work atmosphere with superior training programs to encourage growth and development. Dominium is seeking a full-time caretaker for a 220 unit apartment community in Fort Worth, TX. Responsibilities will include general apartment cleaning and apartment turnover, maintaining the building and surrounding grounds in a neat and tidy manner, and maintaining a pleasant atmosphere and relations with residents. Qualifications needed include: previous basic electrical and plumbing, painting, and housekeeping, the ability to work occasional evenings/weekends and on-call preferred, and have a driver’s license and insurance. We offer a competitive salary, incentive bonus program, community volunteer and outreach program, up to 20% rent discount on a [Contact info available to subscribers] apartment (subject to eligibility and approval requirements), and a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, life and disability, paid time off, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, employee recognition and wellness programs. If you would like to be a part of a rapidly growing company and have an interest in the property management and development industry, [Contact info available to subscribers] is the place for you! Please apply online at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Washington

EXPERIENCED INNKEEPER/MANAGER needed for an 18 room Inn close to Mount Rainier, WA. We are looking for an experienced hands-on couple who are personable, have exemplary communication skills, strong time management skills and can create exciting experiences for lodging guests, special events, and weddings. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: meal preparation, front desk and daily operations, light housekeeping, repair and maintenance as well as marketing and promoting the property and its offerings. Compensation includes year round employment, on-site housing with all utilities and salary. No smokers please. Please email your cover letter, resumes and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

SITUATIONS-WANTED AD:

CARETAKER / PERSONAL ASSISTANT / GOLF INSTRUCTOR available in La Quinta, California or environs. We are a husband and wife team, based in Oregon. Bruce is a PGA teaching professional, contracted to teach golf in La Quinta February – May, 2017. Amy is a freelance book layout designer. We are seeking a temporary arrangement with living quarters for four months, beginning 2/1/2017. Both 44-year-old college graduates, we have innumerable practical skills, and 20+ years’ experience working for highly discerning clients. We desire a caretaking position -or- the opportunity to live in your casita in exchange for help from an experienced executive assistant and golf lessons from a fantastic instructor. Skills include software/technology integral in modern business, organization, events, personal shopping, and pet/garden/home caretaking. We are non-smokers and don’t use drugs. We are healthy, active, caring, and conscientious. Thank you for your consideration. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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