The Caretaker Gazette January / February 2013

Alaska

AN OFF-GRID ALASKAN HOMESTEAD needs an energetic caretaker from April through September. The duties will include starting seeds, cultivating greenhouses and gardens, groundskeeping, painting, splitting firewood, etc. Knowledge of hydropower and generators would be a plus. Maritime experience is required. Room and board, and a nominal stipend will be included. To apply for this position, please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTY of Alaska! Volunteer to be a Campground Host in [Contact info available to subscribers] hosts receive a campsite, stipend, and training for 30 – 40 hours/week. The season is mid-May to September, with a minimum four-week commitment. Please write to: [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers], or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Arizona

RANCH HANDS NEEDED for branding and gather in northeastern Arizona for three to five weeks. Please send your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

PARKER/BOUSE, AZ. Caretaker wanted for five acres with two homes and massive foliage. This is a nice area, lap pool etc. You can live here for no charge! Pay your electric costs only. It is available now. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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

CARETAKER(S) needed intermittently for a 40 acre isolated off-the-grid farm with alpacas and other animals in northern Arizona. Own living space preferred; ideal for RVers. Will consider long-term arrangements. No salary provided, but other compensation possible. References required. Please text [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

[Contact info available to subscribers] has an opening at our newest facility in Surprise, AZ scheduled to open at the end of May. The facility managers will live on the property, in an apartment provided by the Company. Eligible candidates must be available for an in person interview in the Phoenix area. When applying as a team, include a cover letter, salary history, and a separate resume for each team member. Only applicants that apply as a team can be considered for this position. Key duties include providing outstanding customer service, renting storage spaces, answering and responding to telephone calls and emails about rentals and tenant issues, maintaining the cleanliness of the property, data entry, filing, banking, keeping the facility neat and organized, marketing the facility in the community and more. Prior self storage or property management is a plus; prior customer service and sales management experience is required. You must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record. You must have reliable transportation, possess an outgoing personality, have a professional appearance, be flexible to the changing needs of the business, and be a team player. Must be able to lift, carry, bend, stoop, push a broom, etc. Candidates must have excellent communication skills, written and oral, and be proficient at basic PC skills such as MS Office Word, Excel and Outlook. Full-time employees are eligible for a competitive benefit package, including medical and dental insurance, vacation, sick and holiday pay, 401(k) plan, and more. No phone calls please. Please fax your resume and salary history to [Contact info available to subscribers].

RETIRED, YEAR ROUND CARETAKER wanted for a small Wickenburg, AZ horse ranch. Must be non-smoking, reliable, neat and clean, have your own source of income, and basic knowledge of horses. No drugs. Must be able to tolerate the summer heat here. Duties: feeding and cleaning up after seven horses in the evenings. Occasional full-time chores in the owner’s absence (feeding dogs, cats and horses, watering plants, and light pool care) in exchange for living quarters/utilities, washer and dryer. Propane, phone and internet will be the caretaker’s responsibility. Pets allowed. Please send a brief resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] or reply to [Contact info available to subscribers] and leave a message.

[Contact info available to subscribers] farm/education center seeks caretakers/interns with diverse hands-on skills/interests. To apply, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER COUPLE or a single caretaker 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(s) who can start here around December 15. 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]

Letters to the Editor

Thanks Gary! We have had our latest caretakers for nearly three years so we look forward to finding a new person or couple through your Caretaker Gazette. We have successfully found three lots of caretakers through Caretaker Gazette in the past nine years. Kindest regards, J. and P. W., Normandy, France

Thanks for the update Jane and Peter. We’re glad your caretaker wanted ad for your chateau in France once again resulted in you finding new long-term caretakers. Please keep us in mind when you’re ready to find your next caretaker for your property.

Dear Gary, just wanted to let you know that my Situations Wanted ad in your Gazette resulted in me finding a winter position for myself in the Southwest! Also, I have enclosed my change of address and a check for another year of the Gazette. I’ll enjoy reading all the new ads while I’m house sitting down here in sunny Arizona! P.B., Tucson, AZ

Hi Pennie, thanks for your update and for your renewal! I’m glad to read that your Situations Wanted ad worked out so well for you. Enjoy your time in Arizona and please let us know if you’re interested in doing a Caretaker Profile for a future issue of The Caretaker Gazette.

Hi Gary, well, after five years and several short house sitting gigs, we finally landed our dream caretaking position through your publication. It’s a long-term position on a gorgeous property in our dream location. Thanks for all the opportunities and suggestions you’ve given us over the years. We will of course continue to subscribe to the Gazette. Thank you. D. and L. L., Green Mountains of Vermont

Congratulations on having the patience and success at finding your dream caretaking position, Don and Linda! It sounds like a great opportunity. Please keep in touch and let us know how it works out for you.

Hello Gary, thanks to you and your great publication we have just filled our position with a wonderful caretaker who will live on our property and look after our empty house for us. We think it’s one of the prettiest places on the planet and look forward to having a caretaker here who feels the same way. Thanks again to you and your staff. J.S. and team, Carpinteria, CA

Thanks for your message, John. It’s nice to read that the Gazette helped you find a caretaker who will love and care for your home and property as if it were her own. We have an excellent group of caretakers and house sitters in our subscriber base so when you’re ready for your next caretaker, please let us know if you will need any help in updating your caretaker-wanted ad.

We had the opportunity to meet and interview with one of your advertisers for a caretaker wanted position. We received an offer but decided not to take the position in the end because the timing wasn’t right for us. We still remain hopeful we will find something and are encouraged that we received an offer. H. and P. B., Portland, OR

Thanks for the update, Hal and Pauline. I’m glad you were able to have the experience of interviewing and receiving an offer for a caretaking position. Hopefully, you will find the right position soon.

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Arkansas

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

Australia

[Contact info available to subscribers] has a live-in caretaker position available. This would be suitable for a single person or a couple. Hours and remuneration are negotiable. Interested persons, including Members, should apply in writing to [Contact info available to subscribers]

WE REQUIRE SOMEONE to live in our home in Sydney, Panania and look after our two dogs and two cats during the Christmas 2012 break i.e. 12/22/2012 – 1/4/2013. Preferably a family or couple. We have one king size bed, one queen size and a double. XBox 360, Playstation 2, 3D TV. We have a large home and walking distance to parks, pools, shops and cafes. This is a great opportunity for a free family holiday in Sydney during peak season. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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

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

CARETAKER NEEDED for a salvage yard in Parafield Gardens, a suburb of Adelaide. This position would be suitable for a Pensioner. Live-in accommodations supplied. Must be honest. Please apply in person at [Contact info available to subscribers]

NIGHT CARETAKER/HANDY PERSON position available for a caravan park in North East Victoria. We are looking for an active,retired or semi-retired person. Couples may apply. Accommodation provided. Previous applicants need not apply. This can be an immediate start for the right person. For further information please call: [Contact info available to subscribers]

WE NEED A SHORT-TERM dog and house sitter for one month in July/August 2013 in the Boat Harbour/Port Stephens area of New South Wales. We have two friendly dogs, and a garden that would need watering. We want a non-smoking person or couple who take pride in their work. We have a lovely single level home with pool, and within walking distance to the water. Please email Kathy and Lee at [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details.

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

CARETAKER REQUIRED at [Contact info available to subscribers], located five kilometers from the Bundaberg central business district. Duties will include maintaining seven acres by lawn mowing, slashing, tree care, etc. A caretaker residence and small wage included. This would be a good position for a pensioner couple. Please apply in writing to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Belize

house sitters WANTED. Experience a tropical lifestyle in southern Belize. The property is bordered by rainforests in the center of Maya culture. Caretake a self-sufficient owner built homestead. Electricity from the sun. Biogas is from organic materials. Enjoy cosmically charged rainwater and unpolluted, energy packed rainforest air. Taste a different tropical fruit each week. Stuff yourself with organically grown veggies. Make natural perfume from ylang-ylang petals. Prefer a mature, responsible, drug-free, non-smoking couple or two adults. A minimum commitment of five weeks anytime from April through November. Your primary responsibility is having a presence on the property. Duties, as of this date, will be the care and feeding of one cat, six dogs, fish tanks, vermiculture, watering young plants and minor maintenance. For additional information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers] For photos, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

California

FREE RENT in a one bedroom mobile home on our homestead in exchange for light duties. Located in remote northern California’s beautiful Trinity County. This is ideal for a retired couple or lady who likes the country. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

INTERNSHIP / VOLUNTEER / WORK-STAY OPPORTUNITY in Sonoma County, 100 miles north of San Francisco. The [Contact info available to subscribers] is seeking volunteers for outdoor landscaping work and gardening, indoor maintenance, foundry work, cooking, and kitchen management. This is a full-time, work-stay position with housing, vegetarian meals, and a living allowance of $120 per month at the [Contact info available to subscribers]. Adventurous people are needed to complete and maintain historic Buddhist monuments and grounds. Live and work at [Contact info available to subscribers] on one thousand breathtakingly beautiful acres overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Join a community of like-minded individuals from around the world engaged in meaningful work that benefits oneself and others. Integrate creative and challenging work with a path of self-exploration that opens your inner potential. We will train you in new skills or share your own experience! You do not need to be Buddhist or have any religious affiliation to apply, but please have a sincere interest. To learn more, you can see our work Gallery at [Contact info available to subscribers] Living and working at [Contact info available to subscribers] is not for the faint of heart or body. Please be someone who enjoys physical labor, is flexible and positive in attitude and is comfortable with the outdoors and simple living accommodations. Housing is two people to a room, each room with an outdoor deck. This is challenging, meaningful work in one of the most spectacular Tibetan Buddhist centers in the world. You will merge work for the benefit of all humanity with opportunity to develop your potential while living in a community of people dedicated to spiritual development and self sufficiency through work. Classes such as Tibetan yoga and discussions on Buddhist topics are also offered free to all resident volunteers. Minimum age is 22. We cannot accept children or pets. Couples are welcome to apply. A six month commitment includes a one month trial period and a 10 day winter break in December. Please visit our web site at [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details and an application.

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

house sitter WANTED in Palmdale, CA, for Christmas vacation from December 23 through January 2. This is a short-term house and pet sitting assignment for this ten day period. I will be out of state, and need care for my older poodle. I have an invisible fence around the house. Some dog walking, feeding and care are required along with some yard maintenance. For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

LIVE-IN RANCHHAND/CARETAKERS TEAM needed. Must have 20 years farm experience, be familiar with livestock, irrigation systems and general maintenance. This is a non-smoking facility. Salary and pets negotiable. Please email your resume/information to [Contact info available to subscribers]

MUST LOVE CATS: Pet/house sitter needed June – early November, 2013. Four affectionate cats require not only sustenance, but attention during our absence. They are indoor/outdoor, but get lonely when we are gone. Other duties on five acres are light mowing, and watering of yard and house plants. The garden area is available if you wish. Our wooded ranch is very restful. Only noise is occasional distant train. The property is in the rural Sierra Foothills, 45 minutes from Sacramento in the Gold Country. Shopping is within 15 minutes, and we are two hours from San Francisco, and/or Reno/Tahoe. It’s a great base camp to explore Northern California. We have a pond with fishing options. Covered RV parking with full hookups is available for a large rig with slides, or stay in the house. House has large kitchen, deck with view, Satellite TV, internet, and utilities provided. Prefer a mature, non-smoking, responsible adult couple, but will consider others with references and a background check. No dogs please. If you travel with your own small pets in your RV, they are OK on leash only. We have a very strict leash law here. Please email to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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

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

ASSISTANT CARETAKER NEEDED on a ranch in North East San Diego County. We are looking for a strong, hard working person to join our team! Duties will include landscape and building maintenance, improvement projects, vehicle maintenance and barn cleanup. Applicant should have experience in this line of work. No smoking, drinking or drugs. Must be physically fit and have a valid driver’s license. Pets will be considered. Full time with hourly wage plus nice home, utilities and other benefits provided. Please submit a cover letter and resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER NEEDED, live in or out, in the Salinas, CA area. References required. Must be non-smoking and have a current driver’s license. Please fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers].

HOUSEKEEPER POSITION AVAILABLE in the Novato, CA area. Must be a companion, caretaker, and cook. Female preferred with experience. Must speak English, have a SS card, a valid CA driver’s license and be bondable. Work 30 hours per week. Please mail your resume to: [Contact info available to subscribers].

Canada

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

DO YOU DREAM OF GOING TO A RANCH and experiencing the cowboy life – riding horses, chasing cows? Would you like to see nature in its primordial state? Would you like to have fun and encounter new experiences with other world travelers? Winning Ways can give you an opportunity to enjoy all of these. Please have a look at our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] to see what happens at Winning Ways. We welcome those looking for an opportunity to learn more English and experience rural Western Canadian culture. We are non-smoking and can accommodate vegetarians. We ride our horses in all seasons and for many reasons – branding in the spring; searching for cows, even in the winter snow; on summer cattle drives; in fall riding lessons and on a November Cattle Drive. Our mailing address is [Contact info available to subscribers]

CAT AND house sitter WANTED in Hamilton, Ontario from January 7th to April 17th 2013. A couple is preferred, who are non-smokers. There will be one cat to care for. This is a heritage home in the country, 15 minutes from a hospital and shopping. For more details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Caribbean

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

Colombia

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. We are located in the coffee region of Colombia and are building an eco lodge hostel and spa for backpackers in the middle of a banana, coffee, cacao, bamboo plantation. Volunteers may have two options: free lodging for two hours a day per person (you will need to bring your own food, the kitchen is available and we can share our meals) or free food and lodging for five hours a day per person. The accommodation is one bamboo cabana and brand new tents with very comfy mattresses, pillows, and blankets. Outside showers, with amazing views in the middle of banana trees, are supplied by spring water. It is a great place to relax in nature and take some time off, river fishing, with a large variety of birds, hikes, and the panoramic view. There is cell phone reception but no land line. The projects we are working on include building bamboo cabanas, tipis, cob oven, solar oven, adobe floors, Temascal/Sweet lodge, Jacuzzi, a natural pool, water system filtration, rain water collection, and bird nests and feeders. And there is always the vegetable garden to attend to. To learn more and to contact us, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

Colorado

SECURITY HELP WANTED. An elderly, male, homeowner needs help with security. I offer free rent in exchange for security services. In addition, I can provide a variety of personal care services in exchange for security services. Persons with retirement or disability income preferred. Internet professionals welcome. Please write: [Contact info available to subscribers].

house sitter/PET-SITTER NEEDED outside of Denver. A single person or couple is wanted to look after eight sheep, ten chickens, two cats, and four dogs over the Christmas period. We will be away from December 15, 2012 until January 5, 2013. You can stay rent-free, with all utilizes paid, in a small cozy, centrally heated home at our isolated farm about 20 miles southwest of Denver. All of the animal feed will be left here for you to feed our animals. 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.

Connecticut

A MATURE COUPLE sought for help at a newly rebuilt 1790 Colonial home on 26 acres of woods, fields and meadows in the picture perfect New England town of Sharon in Northwest Connecticut, the Berkshire Hills. This six bedroom home has a newly decorated and expanded one bedroom caretaker’s apartment with its own separate entrance. The owners are part-time residents with a New York City apartment. In addition to general housekeeping and grounds keeping, gardening and care of husband with middle-stage Alzheimer’s can be added with salary for skilled help. The right couple will be in their middle years, active, energetic and experienced in all aspects of home maintenance. We are looking for people who will take pride and pleasure in tending to a beautiful historic house and be more like family than servants. This is an area rich in history and culture with a strong component in the arts. A well trained and friendly dog would be welcome as well. Residence available now. Please send your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Costa Rica

CARETAKER/RENTER WANTED for our Costa Rica beachfront home in Zancudo, a small tropical town on Gulfo Dulce. Contemporary two-story home, two bedroom/two bath, deck, laundry room, bodega, DSL internet, etc. Seeking a mature, non-smoking person/couple for a one-year lease. Available March 2013. $300/month plus utilities and a deposit. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

[Contact info available to subscribers] needs volunteers. With stunning views of El Valle de General and Costa Rica’s tallest mountains, including Mount Chirripo, our agricultural ecological farm is well named. It is situated in the county of Perez Zeledon, three hours south of San Jose. Those interested in sustainable and organic agriculture can come, learn and experience the farm life here. Our farm is twelve acres in extent, and accommodates horses, chickens, ducks, medicinal plants, fruit trees, grass for forage, several crop species, spring-water wells, an area of rainforest, red worm composting for soil regeneration, a biogas digester and a pond. As a volunteer on the farm we provide lodging and three meals a day in exchange for roughly five to six hours of work and $24 per day. You can stay in one of four cabins on the second floor with two bunk beds each; and there is also space available for tents. The work will include construction, feeding the animals, planting seeds, soil conservation, and maintenance of medical plants, using and producing organic fertilizer, maintaining the spring-water wells, and harvesting crops. The work is at times challenging, but volunteers have invariably found it stimulating and rewarding. You will need to be reasonably fit for some of the work. Volunteers will not have to work very early in the morning nor late at night. The working schedule, though intense, is intended to be exhilarating, not exhausting. You can visit [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information.

Delaware

HOUSING SWAP AVAILABLE. Beautiful in-town historic home in Lewes, DE available for your home in Palo Alto and surrounds, CA. Dates flexible. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

England

HELP NEEDED at the edge of a village, two miles west of Gloucester. Housekeeping duties will take approximately four hours per week. Gardener/handyperson/driving duties will take approximately 15 hours per week. house sitting will be required for up to 10 weeks per year. A three bedroom property is available as independent accommodation for services in lieu of rent. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers].

LIVE-IN CARETAKER required by an elderly couple. Normal domestic duties plus personal care. Driving licence. Hours and days to be agreed over a seven day period. Please send details in writing to: [Contact info available to subscribers]

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

A VERSATILE CHEERFUL COUNTRY PERSON (live-in position) is needed to assist a disabled lady with others in a private house in North Yorkshire. Experience with horses and dogs will be an advantage. Must be a good driver and non-smoker. Resume and references required. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

GENERAL HOUSEKEEPER required for a large country house, occupied by a married couple, two teenage children and a dog, situated on a rural Estate in Lancashire. Usual housekeeping duties to include light domestic cleaning and ironing, 25+ hours per week. A driver’s license and your own car are essential. A two bedroom flat will be provided. Individuals and couples considered. Please apply in writing to: [Contact info available to subscribers].

RURAL HOUSEKEEPER needed in the Newmarket area. All aspects of housekeeping, childcare as needed, and the care of animals including horses. A UK driving license is required. Ground work/general maintenance available for partner for one day per week. References required. Accommodation will be a two bedroom cottage. Please mail your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers].

HOUSEKEEPER or Housekeeper/Gardener/Handyperson Couple wanted for a small country house three miles south of Stratford Upon Avon. Minimum of 28 hours per week. A two bedroom bungalow will be provided, and wages to be discussed. References essential. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information.

COUPLE RERQUIRED as gardener/caretaker and for general outside duties. Part-time housekeeping work will be required for the partner. Must be animal/country lovers, with a clean driver’s license and be a non-smoker. A two bedroom cottage is available near Henley, Oxon. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED. Experienced, permanent, live-in housekeeper required in Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire. Duties include housework, care of dogs, and house sitting. Please apply in writing with your resume or full details/references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Florida

A NORTH PALM BEACH FAMILY of three is seeking a hands-on Household Manager. This family’s 4,200 sq. ft. formal home holds a very busy household and lots of detail. This is a long-term, live-out position with the possibility of living in. Responsibilities include housecleaning, food prep, light to moderate cooking of healthful and organic meals, providing dining service, grocery shopping and other errands, flower arranging, plant care, organization, packing, clothing care, dry cleaning management, guest and party service, very occasional travel, and pet care. The ideal candidate will be a mature, experienced, nonsmoking professional who can self-start and work independently; is healthy, unobtrusive, calm yet assertive, well-mannered, loyal, and trustworthy; and exemplifies an impeccable work ethic. Capabilities to follow detailed directions, refer to and review the Housekeeping Manual, and work smoothly with other staff to provide stellar service to the employer are all important to this position. If you have an expert knowledge of cleaning high-end surfaces, complete discretion, excellent organizational skills and memory, exquisite attention to detail, adaptability, and a high degree of efficiency, this family wants you! Other staff are also employed in the home. Experience in working in a formal household is required; professional training is a plus. Hours are Monday-Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 a.m., 5 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m., 4 p.m. (flexible). This is a can’t-miss employment opportunity for a skilled, experienced, dedicated household professional! Annual salary $55,000-70,000, as commensurate with experience and skills. Please, no phone calls. Please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] for consideration.

France

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

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

Georgia

[Contact info available to subscribers] is looking for an enthusiastic, friendly volunteer who enjoys the outdoors to fill a campground host opportunity. Would prefer someone who would like to stay the entire season, but the length of stay is negotiable. Greet visitors and assist campers, track visitor use, inform visitors of regulations and restrictions. Clean restrooms and campsites and perform minor maintenance tasks in the campground, maintain a neat and organized work area and campsite. Hosts are provided a free campsite with a small trailer, electricity and water. Please mail your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Guatemala

I AM LOOKING FOR DOG/house sitter in Jaibalito, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala starting January 5, 2013 for seven weeks. The village is only accessible by boat so this requires a certain degree of agility/mobility. You pay $35 for electric and $15 for gas as well as walk Zita a minimum of two times a day for 20 minutes. More/longer are welcome! You have to dote on her, bathe her, and spend nights at home. Because of boat only access, this means you’re in the pueblo after 5:30pm. The property does better with some care. A gardener comes 10 hours a week and he knows how to keep busy on his own. However, with the dry season, an hour of watering a day (mostly with sprinkler but some hand watering) is needed. Gardening opportunities are boundless. A housecleaner comes on Wednesday mornings. There is a rental cottage next door. Currently, it is occupied and causes you no work. It is meant to be let for six months. If it was to become available, I’d ask you to help out in terms of meeting new tenants with a key and calling the housecleaner. I’ve had 8-year-olds and their moms, 65-year-old retired men, a couple in their late 30’s, single women, and an array of people stay here. Again, this somewhat remote location with boat access only is not to all tastes. Life here is somewhat physical with the boat passage, walking, etc. It’s not for everyone. The most important criteria are a dog lover who has respect for the house and awareness of the responsibility that comes with that charge. Posada Jaibalito has Internet and Wi-Fi, a three minute walk away. Internet (for those who need high capacity) is best from Panajachel, a 30 minute boat ride away. The house is a two bedroom/one bath, kitchen, hot water shower, washing machine and is approximately 1,000 sq. ft. The property is fenced. Zita has the run of the yard and house. It is a five minute walk from the public boat dock. Basic groceries can be bought in Jaibalito. More specialized items must be bought in Pana, a 30 minute boat ride away. I’m also looking for mid April through early July 2013. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] if you are interested. Thanks.

Hawaii

CARETAKER WANTED in Waipio Valley, Hawaii. We are looking for a couple for our riverfront three acre property, in exchange for weekly hours of outdoor physical labor in landscaping and building. You will live in separate caretaker’s quarters. The owners don’t live on the property. 4WD vehicle and references are required. No smokers. Internet and cell signal onsite. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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

CARETAKER’S POSITIONS available. For our next caretaker’s positions we need two more people for three to six months or more. We are looking for two friends or a couple who truly know orchards and know about pruning and weed-wacking work. Hawaii is a subtropical rainforest and an amazingly fast growing jungle. You need to be comfortable in maintaining small solar systems and know how to repair and maintain our buildings. Do you know how to prune a tree? Can you fix a weed-wacker or small machines? The exchange is five days of four hours each, total of 20 hours each week. The season for our citrus fruits orchard is winter, but with care bananas can grow the whole year round. Avos come in late September. You can check our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] If you are interested, please email a picture and your age to [Contact info available to subscribers] and tell us about your experience and why you want to come to [Contact info available to subscribers].

Iceland

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. This is the fifth year that SEEDS organizes a series of International Photo marathons! Last years’ were very successful and we want to continue organizing this project! One of our objectives is to deliver messages and draw the attention to the local population through pictures and photos made during the camp between December 26 and January 5. The main idea and task of the project is involvement and participation of the volunteers in the SEEDS Photo Marathon. SEEDS coordinators will prepare different topics on which the participants will base their entries; these topics will be mostly related to SEEDS work: intercultural understanding, peace and environment participants need to take their own digital cameras and its main work will be done taking photographs on the issues given; the best pictures will be selected for a final exhibit. The last part of the project will be putting up the exhibition. Volunteers shall be prepared for walking and working a flexible time schedule. Volunteers with artistic skills, such as singing, juggling, playing music are encouraged to apply for this camp as they will have the chance to help create a nice and friendly atmosphere. Volunteers will stay in a well equipped house, in a beautiful setting inside the Botanical Gardens of the city of Reykjavík. Volunteers will be sleeping in shared rooms in a sleeping bag accommodation. Please bring your own sleeping bag. Volunteers will receive food supplies and be in charge of the cooking and cleaning activities. Do not forget some traditional/typical food from your home country for the international evening. It is a dynamic, modern city which lives in harmony with beautiful nature, using renewable energy sources – geothermal power and glacial rivers. The world’s northernmost capital bridges the Atlantic, between Europe and North America. Reykjavík is spread across a peninsula with a panoramic view of the mountains and the Atlantic Ocean on almost all sides. Reykjavik is often called “the nightlife capital of the north”. But there is more to Reykjavík than pubs and clubs. Reykjavík also gathers the most interesting of Icelandic culture. It is an incubator of new ideas and styles which often indicates new global trends. It is an International city with a lively Cosmopolitan cultural scene surrounded with beautiful nature. Visitors to Reykjavík experience easily the pure energy at the heart of Iceland’s capital city – whether from the boiling thermal energy underground, the natural green energy within the city and around it, or the lively culture and fun-filled nightlife. In December and January you can see the Northern lights (Aurora Borealis) in Iceland. In the area closer than 100 Km from Reykjavík, there are several spectacular waterfalls, geysers, impressive coastline and the well-known geothermal Blue Lagoon spa to visit. Please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers].

Caretaker Profile

“Earth Stewards – Global Adventuring Couple” Dates of Birth: Moira – May 21, 1957, Paula – April 7, 1956 Address: [Contact info available to subscribers] Interests: Plant-based healing, Eco-psychology, Spirituality, Photography, Self-awareness, Sustainable living, Joyful living, Dance, Healthy living, Healthy cooking, International travel, Alternative health, Grassroots business development, Hiking, Singing, Sharing life with four-leggeds. Quote: “There is no day which does not deserve our devotion and attention to being present in every moment.”- Anonymous

Paula and Moira in Gaucin, Spain

Our caretaking began with a Google search…having relocated to London from the U.S. to be with Moira, I was looking for work. After many years of advocating for and working with those who were at risk, children with learning needs, families and children meeting mental health challenges, people living with disabilities; as well as teaching and providing services in psychology and massage, working with indigenous elders, and running a small business, I felt the pull of meeting my dream of living abroad. I felt I could run Mother Anita’s (aromatherapy products, massage balms) abroad, but needed a place to adventure (and to live) while doing so. Moira had a career filled with care for others, especially elders and a love of the “Power of Clean”, the love of cleaning to create a place to be and the love of cooking healthily. With this background, I had been creatively and actively looking for work abroad, looking for something which honored my interests in living in close connection with the earth and being in places which were unique from my own New England upbringing. With that in mind, one morning I typed the words, “Jobs for Paula” in my Google search and found a website which had information about The Caretaker Gazette. “Hmmm…this sounds very interesting. I have never heard of this before”, I said to myself, “right up my alley”. We were looking for freedom from home payments, travel opportunities and the ability to make use of my homeowner skills and our professional work experiences. The job posts were fantastic in places I had dreamed of living. I saw two postings in Spain and immediately contacted them. It was friendly there, warm, and fit the slow living, earth-focused lifestyle which we were looking to lead. Our Spanish experience began while we were on holiday in Spain when we visited our two contacts from The Caretaker Gazette. They both held promise and both positions were offered to us, but we chose the beautiful finca in Gaucin, Spain after meeting the owner. We fell in love with the outstanding beauty of the Andalucian countryside and signed a contract for 12 months or until the property rented or sold. The property was on the market, looking out over Gibraltar from high in the mountains, across the valleys to the sea and to Africa. What a place to begin our life together! We were selected for the position because we had the personal and professional skills the owner was looking for, we were a mature couple, were able to keep the property in great working order, provide security and were experienced with both property and pet management. As a new couple, and before we met, we loved our privacy, got along well with others and were not interested in pursuing an active nightlife of entertaining. This was important to the owner! We looked after the dogs, got along with the gardener and provided property management info about the house, its off-the-grid systems and the upkeep of it to the owner. Our view out of the window meant we didn’t need to leave home to appreciate the unrivaled beauty of Andalucía, Spain. We listened in the night as the cows and sheep moved up on the hillside behind the house, their bells gently tinkling as they grazed. We deeply appreciated the migrations of the birds throughout the valley and marveled at the raptors and other large birds which loved to soar outside the house into the deep valleys below us. Spectacular local fresh fruit, lovely vegetables, and farm fresh food were available everywhere inexpensively. We explored a lot of the local areas of Spain with day trips and often had great hikes into the Parque National which was close to our finca – all we had to do was walk out of the door to be surrounded by spectacular beauty. I was also able to develop local contacts for organic production ingredients for Mother Anita’s products. Our caretaking position in Spain was a wonderful combination of experiences of all our passions. We have moved from that position now. We are currently in the English countryside caring for three dogs, two kittens and a lovely bungalow in a small village. Again we met the homeowner through The Caretaker Gazette, emailed and spoke on the phone and visited in person. We like to visit and see how the fit is for us as we prefer longer caretaking assignments. We are beginning to network to find like-minded folks who grow plants, raise bees, and other materials which I again may be able to use in Mother Anita’s products and a place to put our hands into the soil. We keep The Caretaker Gazette close at hand, read it diligently and seek new adventures in other lands. We have interviewed over Skype for our positions, and then met the owners. If you’re looking to house sit, be creative, know what your heart loves, what your skills are and follow your instincts. It’s also important to know what you don’t want. Caretaking is a joyful lifestyle.

Gaucin, Andalucia, Spain where Paula and Moira were caretakers

Illinois

CAMP CARETAKER/MAINTAINANCE MAN needed. We are looking for a full-time, live-in maintenance man/caretaker for our summer camp. This position requires knowledge of the trades (electrical, carpentry, plumbing, etc). The caretaker is responsible for day-to-day maintenance of the facilities and equipment, some janitorial, and opening and closing duties. The person must be responsible, self motivated, honest and hard working. This is a perfect position for a recent retiree who is in good health. Must be able to perform all duties including but not limited to grass cutting, snow removal building repairs interior and exterior, equipment maintenance and repair. The home provided is small so it is not really suitable for a large family. The job requires a self motivated, honest, hardworking individual. A pre-employment drug test, fingerprinting and background check are required. $300.00 month plus house and utilities provided. Please send your resume and cover letter to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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

Indiana

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

Italy

[Contact info available to subscribers] in Pisa, Tuscany, requires a responsible and reliable person who loves gardening and who would be available from January to September 2013. The position is in the afternoons and evenings from 2pm to 8pm (the mornings and one day per week are free). It will be necessary to stay overnight at the house. This position is for one person who will have a room available with double bed, kitchenette and a private bathroom. The gross salary is around 800.00 Euro per month for 40 hours working for six days each week. The weekly free day is to be discussed. The contract will be by domestic workers (level B – Custode Giardiniere) under Italian law. It is necessary to have a driver’s license because sometimes we need to take guests to the airport or to the station. To apply, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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

Maine

MAINE ISLAND SUMMER CARETAKER POSITION available June through September. House provided, and small salary. Ingenuity and an interest in living off the grid will make for a good experience. A couple is ideal. Small boat handling and people skills needed. Jobs include mowing, house cleaning, window glazing, painting, small machine maintenance, and carpentry repairs. Time off to enjoy this remote 40 acre island with incredible views, intimate relationship with weather, and wildlife. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

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

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

A MAINE LIGHTHOUSE is seeking two keepers to be gracious hosts. Must possess hospitality skills for guest services. Requires a service ethic, maintenance skills, and small boat handling. A launch captain¹s license is required. Keepers reside on the island, off the beautiful rock coast, act as tour guides, caretakers, housekeepers, and gracious hosts, providing breakfasts and afternoon tea to guests. Formal meal service, linens, and events catered from the mainland through a partnership with historic [Contact info available to subscribers]. The position begins in April 2013. Positions offer seasonal residence from mid-April through mid-October, with a monthly stipend, and incomparable experience. You can learn more at [Contact info available to subscribers] Please email your resume and letter to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Massachusetts

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

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

Michigan

HOUSE AND PET-SITTER NEEDED in southwestern Michigan from January 15 – 31. It’s a very rural location. It’s beautiful out here among the vineyards so bring your camera and cross-country skis. Couple preferred due to the isolation. No smoking in house. Two miles from a small town with basics, or 18 miles to a larger city. Prefer an animal lover for corgi/border mix, two indoor and two barn cats. Warm, comfy house with wi-fi, dish, landline, propane heat and wood-burning fireplace with plenty of wood. Our dog loves people, but is fearful of other dogs, so please, no pets. 4 wheel drive vehicle recommended. References required. Paid position. Please send inquires to: [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER(S) NEEDED at [Contact info available to subscribers]. A free two bedroom apartment with appliances and utilities will be provided in exchange for night and weekend light maintenance and emergency tenant assistance. There is no monetary compensation for this opportunity. This position would be perfect for retiree(s) or daytime employed adult(s). To apply, please stop in for more information and an application at [Contact info available to subscribers]

CAMPGROUND HOST needed at [Contact info available to subscribers]. This 71,000-acre park features sand dunes, beech/maple and pine/oak forests, rivers, inland lakes, miles of Lake Michigan beach, two offshore islands, an historic farming district, a lighthouse, two campgrounds and 105 miles of hiking trails. Campground Hosts serve in both D.H. Day Campground and Platter River Campground. Hosts are a contact for campers and act as an observer for the [Contact info available to subscribers], especially at times when park personnel are not available to perform these functions. Hosts also assist in promoting visitor satisfaction by providing essential services to the visiting public in a timely and efficient manner. The timeframe is May through October; we ask that hosts serve a minimum of one month. Free campsites available for a minimum of 32 hours of work/week. The campsites have water/electric hook-ups only, (no sewer and electric may operate at reduced amperage [[Contact info available to subscribers].

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

Minnesota

CARETAKER NEEDED in the Inver Grove Heights area. Duties include daily general cleaning of a large apartment building and apartment turnovers. Must have an eye for detail and be available daytime hours and weekends. One or more years of caretaking or cleaning experience is preferred. Must live on site. Compensation includes a two bedroom apartment plus salary. To apply, please fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers].

Missouri

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

Nebraska

PROPERTY MANAGER NEEDED in Lincoln, NE. This is a full-time position Applicants must have excellent sales and marketing skills, and previous experience. Benefits include 401K, profit sharing, excellent commission structure, paid vacation and paid holidays. If interested, please apply in person at [Contact info available to subscribers]

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

New Mexico

HELP WANTED. A family man, farm and ranch hand needed. Need to work with alfalfa hay, irrigated wheat for grazing, pecan trees, and cattle care. Housing available, health insurance, and a good salary for a qualified individual. Please mail your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers].

New York

APARTMENT IN EXCHANGE for work on a small horse farm in the Pine Plains area. I have a 10 acre farm with three horses, three donkeys, one dog and one cat. I seek a caretaker in exchange for a sunny, ground floor apartment. Nice living arrangement. Hours of work vary from one to four daily. The work includes stall and paddock clean up, feeding, barn care, some lawn and tree maintenance, pond care, stacking hay etc, etc. This job is set up so that a person can have another job or go to school part-time during the day. Responsibilities fall in morning (8:00am) and evenings (5:00pm). No smokers. Must have excellent references, be trustworthy, honest, reliable and have prior experience handling horses from the ground. Please contact: [Contact info available to subscribers]

A CENTRAL ADIRONDACK ESTATE seeks a full-time, year round, property caretaker/working superintendent with excellent character and references. He/she will be responsible for a large estate with many structures. The caretaker will need to be a jack of all trades, skilled with a chain saw, able to perform road maintenance and plowing, have good mechanical skills and be able to manage one to two employees. He/she will need to have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to interact with many different owners and other interested parties. The caretaker will need to live on the property and will be provided with a lakeside three bedroom house, heath care benefits and a competitive salary. Please send inquiries and resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Ohio

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

FARM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. The farm is comprised of 20 acres with a large organic vegetable garden. About 10 acres are reserved for hay making to feed the dairy goats, llamas, horses and rabbits. Ducks and chickens also live on the farm. The farm is involved with agritourism and offers classes on the farm. One house on the farm is used as a Bed & Breakfast and classroom. An ongoing project is working to save the endangered Butternut tree from extinction. The farm has about 50 butternut trees on it. Volunteer helpers would learn many types of work; gardening, composting, soil fertility, natural weed control, greenhouse building, tree planting, fence building, harvesting and preserving food from the garden by drying and home processing, seed collecting, animal care and fiber processing. Flower and herb garden renovations, growing a wide variety of vegetables, small fruits and cut flowers, which are sold at farmers markets and local restaurants. There is an orchard with several varieties of apples, cherries and pears. Volunteers stay in the B&B house. Rooms have bunk beds, and can be shared or a private room can be requested. Breakfast is on your own with food provided. Lunch and dinner are provided and prepared but volunteers help with preparations and clean-up. No smoking or drinking allowed at any time. Please mail a letter of interest to [Contact info available to subscribers].

HANDS-ON HOUSEHOLD MANAGER needed for a Dayton, OH family. We seek a hands-on, live in or out Household Manager to care for their home and family that includes two adults, two teenaged children, and two standard poodles. Their beautiful 10,000 square foot home with four floors sits on three acres and requires someone with experience in caring for a wealthy home and family. This is a great family seeking a nurturing individual who is able to maintain a professional demeanor, has a strong work ethic and outstanding communication skills, does not smoke, and offers a pleasant, friendly presence in the home. Responsibilities include housecleaning, laundry, ironing, household management including the maintenance of a household management book, working with maintenance services and vendors, some pet care, running some errands, occasional transportation of children to activities, and hiring professionals as needed for special events. They would also appreciate help preparing and serving casual home style dinners during the Jewish holidays. Salary is commensurate with skills and experience and may include an automobile for the right person. If the applicant chooses to live in, a furnished apartment is available off-property. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] if interested; no phone calls, please.

Oklahoma

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

FARM AND RANCH HAND needed near Tishomingo, Oklahoma. Must have experience with general farm equipment maintenance and operation, welding, fence building, cattle, etc. Housing and some benefits offered. Applicants must send resumes with references to [Contact info available to subscribers].

Oregon

CARETAKER WANTED for a 420 acre sheep farm in Oregon near Salem. Duties include winter sheep feeding, fencing, miscellaneous farm chores, and being here when we are away. Housing provided in a two bedroom SW trailer. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

CONTRACTED RESIDENT CARETAKER position available in West Linn, OR at the [Contact info available to subscribers] caretaker position is under contract with the City of [Contact info available to subscribers], and work is led by the [Contact info available to subscribers]. Candidates with agricultural, housekeeping and/or landscape maintenance knowledge, skills and experience are encouraged to send letter of interest and resume. Caretaker(s) is responsible for outdoor maintenance of grounds surrounding the residence, trail maintenance, invasive species removal and other duties as assigned. One or two individuals can apply – couples welcome. Three person maximum, two adults with one child, or one adult with two children allowed. A limited number of domestic pets are allowed. Seeking competent individual(s) who will work hard and display enthusiasm in performance of all housekeeping and landscaping maintenance tasks assigned. Thirty hours of service per week is the general time requirement for expected performance of these duties. Caretaker housing (Lang House) is a private residence, two bedroom/two bathroom house on the City’s [Contact info available to subscribers]. Compensation – residence occupancy is given in exchange for caretaking, landscape and trailhead maintenance services. Duties include outdoor maintenance of grounds surrounding the residence, trail maintenance, invasive species removal and other duties as assigned. Must be able to operate heavy equipment such as tractor, weed cutting machinery, trimmers and mowers. Lifting is required and other duties as assigned. Candidates will be required to submit a consent for criminal background check. Interested parties can please send a letter of interest and resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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

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

Panama

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

Scotland

HOUSEKEEPER AND PROPERTIES MANAGER COUPLE required for [Contact info available to subscribers], Perthshire A couple is required at this remote shooting lodge. They need to be resourceful, and be a complement to the existing estate staff and understand long winters and busy summer and stalking seasons. The housekeeper will be responsible for the lodge including seasonal help and cater for the family and other parties. The properties manager needs a wide range of skills both within the Lodge and around the Estate. To apply, please mail your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

South Dakota

CAMPGROUND HOST needed at [Contact info available to subscribers] beginning April 2013 through October 2013. This position is located at a major water resource project with heavy summer visitation. Length of term may vary. Position includes free RV pad with electricity. Duties include welcoming campers to the area, assisting with weekend interpretive programs, minor litter pick-up, and regular rounds in the campground to be visible and answer questions. Please mail your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Spain

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

Switzerland

HEAD BUTLER wanted for a private family with homes in St. Morritz, Moscow, Monaco, and New York. This offer is for a travelling position. The Candidate should have strong references, with English speaking mandatory. You will be in charge of the existent team of two butlers. You will be responsible for all travelling goods, personal mail and deliveries, monitoring family appointments, performing breakfast, lunch and dinner service, and carry out personal shopping for the main lines. Salary will be disclosed upon profile. Please send your resume to the following address: [Contact info available to subscribers]

Tennessee

FARM CARETAKER needed in Franklin, TN. Duties will include taking care of the farm in general, grass cutting, weed eating, cleaning barns, cleaning windows, taking care of horses, cutting and bailing hay, etc. To apply, please write to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Texas

NEED A RANCH COUPLE for a cattle ranch near Brady, Texas. The job involves all aspects of cattle ranch work and occasional forage production work. Must have verifiable ranching experience and be non-smoker, non-doper, and non-drinker. Will furnish house, utilities, truck and 74 acres of improved pasture for a few critters, more pasturage available if needed. Salary depends on ability. Please send your resume with five references and family photo (if available) to: [Contact info available to subscribers]

THREE MONTH INTERNSHIP with the possibility of long-term employment available for a progressively minded person with a serious desire to be part of building and helping maintain a sustainable, organic, small farm in central Texas. Knowledge of Permaculture theory a plus. If your interests run toward hard work not much money, good food and doing a job correctly, then please apply in writing: [Contact info available to subscribers]

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

PROPERTY MANAGER NEEDED for a HUD 100 unit apartment complex in central east Austin. Must have property management experience and be computer literate. Military Veterans are encouraged to apply. Please send your resume via fax to [Contact info available to subscribers]

RANCH COUPLE needed with cow experience to work with the owner and crew. This is a cow/calf operation. A three bedroom house (on school bus route) to be provided. Please state your age and matrimonial status and mail to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Utah

A house sitting POSITION is available in suburban Salt Lake City from early January through May 2013, while the owners are out of the country. It’s 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. If interested, please email [Contact info available to subscribers] Please include references and your past house sitting experience. Thank you.

Vermont

VOLUNTEER(S) NEEDED. I have a lovely, hilltop cape on a country road near trails for walking, horseback riding, cross-country and downhill skiing, biking. I am creating a home hostel and would like help putting up a ceiling of plywood. The room is in the basement. I need steps built leading off the two porches. The one or two helpers will have accommodations, have internet access, and use of the house while the exchange is in effect. I expect the work could be done easily in one or two weeks or sooner depending on how handy you are. I am also finishing up putting a cover on a teepee and making a storm-cap. The area I live in is close to a hydroelectric dam which we built and run, selling electricity to the grid. This rural town is a great example of sustainable living with its community gardens and farmers’ market. There are several maple syrup producers here and historic farms, organic vegetables and meat farms, cheese makers and a local beer pub. Hartland is near the Simon Pearce glass blowing operation nearby, open all year and wood-fired pottery both at my place and elsewhere in town offers a chance to see, make, and fire pots if you come when it is happening, often in April. Dartmouth College is nearby. There is a Shambhala Buddhist center nearby that I attend. The Connecticut River and its many bird refuges are great for kayaking or canoeing. I have two kayaks and an outfitters operates in the next town. There are also several covered bridges, one the longest in New England. If interested, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

VERMONT CARETAKER(S) needed for a permanent live-in estate manager position with an anticipated start date of April 1, 2013. We are seeking a mature, responsible and self-starting person or couple to handle lawn care, upkeep of formal gardens, building maintenance, bush hogging, and snow removal for an estate/family compound near Woodstock, VT. Basic forestry and wildlife management, basic household financials, considerable knowledge of formal flower gardens, and operation and maintenance of small farm machinery will be required. A one bedroom apartment is provided, and a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Please email your resume and cover letter to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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

Virginia

HOUSEHOLD MANAGER/COOK needed for a northern Virginia family of six. We are seeking a live-out Household Manager/Cook. This family’s new 11,000 sq. ft. home needs a wonderful Household Manager to oversee the daily schedule and cook delicious meals! Responsibilities include grocery shopping and other errands, meal planning, food prep, cooking (nightly dinner, lunch for the Mrs., snacks after school, plus lunch or small group dinners as needed), kitchen organization/cleanliness, staff training/management, coordinating/planning social functions, formal service for entertaining once or twice a month, household inventory/stocking, dry cleaning management, file/general organization, administrative tasks, researching, seasonal clothing rotation, travel arrangements, packing/unpacking, rare possibility of travel, occasional pet care/child supervision, chauffeuring, vendor management, and assisting the housekeeper as needed. The ideal candidate will be an experienced, non-smoking professional who is self-motivated, flexible, personable, open and honest, efficient but thorough, an excellent problem-solver, and possessing of basic computer skills. Special needs are present in this family, so the right person must be extremely patient and have a calm demeanor, be compassionate and non-judgmental, be accommodating and pleasant and work well in a busy home. The ability to maintain privacy, show initiative, work enthusiastically and energetically, cook gourmet to family-style meals, and take pride in doing an extraordinary job are all appreciated by this family. The family wants someone to stay and grow with their family long-term. This position is 40 to 50 hours a week, Monday through Friday, from 12 to 8 p.m., with flexibility. Please contact us now regarding this fantastic position with a wonderful family! Salary to $75,000 as commensurate with experience and skills, plus possible bonuses. Please, no phone calls; send resume to Liz at [Contact info available to subscribers] for consideration.

Wales

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

Washington

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

A SEATTLE, WA COUPLE is seeking a Household Manager. This is a long-term, live-out position with the following responsibilities: managing staff, grocery shopping, serving of food, some cooking, light housekeeping (when needed), some laundry/sewing/ironing, performing daily chores, running errands, storing/caring for/cleaning high-end clothing, party/event planning, packing for wife’s travel, spraying off docks/decks/walkways, caring for pets, and possibly traveling with the couple. The ideal candidate will be a mature, professional individual who is also dependable, smart, confident, positive, happy, discreet, trustworthy, organized, healthy, hard working and self-starting. This person must also have Macintosh computer skills, good etiquette, a sense of fashion, experience/knowledge of high-end clothing and its care, a love of dogs, and a willingness to roll up his/her sleeves and help, if needed. Nonsmokers only. Privacy and confidentiality are paramount to this family. They travel frequently and are in residence about seven to eight months out of the year. Perks from the family may be included as well. Hours are Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with flexibility. Don’t miss this wonderful employment opportunity! Annual salary $50,000 to $65,000 as commensurate with experience and skills. Please, no phone calls. Please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] for consideration.

Wisconsin

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

PROPERTY CARETAKERS needed. Seeking a caretaker team for a senior housing property located in the heart of Wausau. This team will possess strong customer service, cleaning with attention to detail, and excellent maintenance skills. Our candidates will be required to live on-site in a beautiful two bedroom apartment. Please send your resume or letter of interest to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wyoming

SNOWED-IN ALPINE WILDERNESS RANCH at 8,200 feet, 50 miles north of Pinedale, Wyoming, 22 miles from nearest plowed road, needs a caretaker. Various length stints are available through June 1. Gorgeous scenery, rich wildlife, indoor plumbing, home-generated electricity, wood heating, radio-telephone and satellite internet. Electrical and mechanical savvy a plus. See [Contact info available to subscribers] for pictures. Responsibilities: 1) be there, 2) keep water running, 3) monitor weather station, 4) feed cat, 5) shovel two roofs if snow exceeds three feet. No pay, but we supply food, fuels and “utilities”. Snowmobile not provided. References required. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers].

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We are a very active retired executive couple, travelling the US for a few months. At home in Pennsylvania, during Spring and Summer, we raise chickens, ducks and peafowl (all pets) and care for our two cats and one dog on our 10 acre property. Our property has a pool and gardens that we look after ourselves in the warmer months. Because we have a great house sitter, we are fortunate enough to be able to travel during the winter. Travelling with us, we have a small (30 lb), very well behaved three year old dog which is used to being around other animals. We would be interested in caretaking a property in California or the southwest for a week or two during our travels. Do you need help so you can travel for the holidays or vacation? References available. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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I am a professional seeking to house or pet sit during the summer of 2013 (anytime between June – August) in Ireland. I am open to various locations. I am able to house or pet sit, perform cleaning, minor maintenance and landscaping. I would prefer to not be in a rural area as I would like to access amenities via public transportation or within walking distance. References furnished upon request. Kady can be contacted at [Contact info available to subscribers].

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Plan Ahead: Leave your house, property, pets in great hands. I will be retired in June and available for both short and long term property caretaking. I am 61 years young, in great shape, love animals, can keep a lawn green, a pool blue, trees trimmed, and the “neighbors” out. All my wife and I need is a comfortable place to dream. I have great references, and faraway places are great but not a must. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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

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

Married Couple (45-49) with outside income, non-smoking/drinking/drugs, exceptionally clean and quiet seeks long term caretaking position of your vacation home in O.V./Dove Mt/Marana, AZ area in lieu of unfurnished living quarters. Experience in (not limited to): light maintenance/repairs, cleaning, gardening, drip irrigation and plumbing. Excellent local references. Let’s get acquainted! Please call/text [Contact info available to subscribers]

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31-year-old woman seeking a long-term caretaking opportunity. I am a mature, responsible, non-smoking writer with excellent references. I love animals, can live off-grid, speak Spanish fluently and grew up on a farm. Seeking part-time work or caretaking in exchange for a place to live; all I need to write is internet access. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Shelby and I have finished up a security contract with Exxon/Mobile and are looking for another position. Caretaking/Security work, preferably with living quarters. I’m a reliable Christian guy, semi-retired. My background is teaching, real estate, restaurants, and collector cars. We’ve lived in the same small Montana town for most our lives and have excellent references. I’m as comfortable in the kitchen as the corral. Shelby is a Mastiff/Dane cross, loveable and shy, with impeccable manners… excellent sentry partner, but not worth a darn as a guard dog. But, at 150 lbs, bad guys don’t want to test her. We’d like to find a job for the winter, but wouldn’t rule out a year-round opportunity. We’re fit and trim, healthy, and easy to get along with. I look forward to talking with you. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] in Lolo, Montana.

Loving, peaceful, fun, spirituality-rooted and harmonious couple seeking work/trade-living arrangement in Northern California. Prefer the Napa, Sonoma, Lake County region. Multi-talented, licensed healing arts professionals, we care-take people, property and pets. We are passionate about Earth stewardship, service to humanity, community, organic farming, and permaculture. Extensive references. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Handy Woman – Horse Woman seeks a caretaker position in the western mountain states. I have been self employed as a carpenter/painter for over 25 years. Experienced in all phases of remodeling. Animal lover with years of experience training horses and dogs clean driving record, no smoking drinking or drug use. I have a small RV and an 8-year-old sheltie mix. Excellent references available. Thank you for your interest. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Cat Rescuer seeks shortor longer-term housing in secluded nature setting in exchange for petor house-sitting, rent, or sanctuary/shelter work. Medical expertise, loads of time and love, great references, no substances/human visitors. Vegan, independent means. Not immaculate. Would bring my cat. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

An able, mature, healthy, fit, retired man, financially stable, is seeking a house sitting, pet sitting, general caretaking position, or operating a small resort, beginning in January 2013. I would prefer something five months or longer but will consider anything three months or longer. I have experience in light home and property maintenance and repair, landscaping, gardening, and love caring for dogs and cats! I am a walker and would love your dogs to accompany me. I prefer a warmer climate, but would consider other options. I am honest, dependable, self motivated, non smoking, discreet, and am looking forward to discussing your needs! Excellent references available. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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