The Caretaker Gazette July / August 2018

Alaska

LOOKING FOR A COUPLE with a love of the outdoors, to help manage a 5-star 10 bedroom lodge in Alaska. Room and Board and small salary provided. You will have access to unbelievable wilderness. Need to have the ability to work in a fast paced environment with multiple skills in food and guest services. We’re looking for help during the Summer and/or Winter 2018. For additional information, please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or text your contact info. Thanks.

Arizona

[Contact info available to subscribers] space near Tucson is seeking a single person or couple for live-in caretaker duties for 12 months or more. Must have your own transportation. The organization provides overnight accommodations for guests and event space for weddings, memorials, and retreats in an interfaith setting. Duties in exchange for living in on-site caretaker�s home with all utilities provided (except propane) are to maintain the property and buildings, make necessary repairs, open and close the entrance gate, and monitor public usage. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER COUPLE NEEDED to take care of mules and an off-grid property through August, 2018. Looking for a seasonal couple to care for 40 acres, six mules, two donkeys, two old dogs and a bull outside of Prescott. The perfect couple would be able to ride three of the mules, have fencing experience and be familiar with solar systems. A new 36 foot 5th wheel will be provided, along with a large garden space for the caretaker’s use. To apply for this position, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Arkansas

MOUNTAIN HOME Project/General Recreation Program Assistant needed through September 30, 2018. We have one volunteer position available for someone with their own RV to provide assistance to Park Rangers. Responsibilities may include: assisting with collecting traffic counter data; delivering supplies to gatehouses; updating visitor information in park kiosks; installation of signage, park/campsite maintenance and repairs, operation of equipment, etc. The desired volunteer must have a current driver’s license, a pleasant personality, be willing to complete other duties if assigned, and must maintain a professional appearance and manner. The flexible work schedule is a minimum of 24 hours per week. Shifts will be eight hours in length, depending on situational requirements, and will be worked at predetermined times. A free RV campsite, which includes electric, water, and sewer amenities, is offered in lieu of payment for work. If interested, please apply at [Contact info available to subscribers]

house sitter WANTED from July 1 through September 1, 2018. We are looking for a mature single, or couple (no children please) who are healthy and English-speaking to live rent-free in a separate guest house located in a prestigious gated community near Little Rock. Living quarters, including utilities, provided in exchange for house sitting when we are away. The house sitter should have no pets, be a non-smoker, and the house sitter must have a car in good working condition. Our guesthouse is large and modern with full bath, small kitchen, and a new washer and dryer. You will need to collect our mail and ensure that our gardener and pool service come out on a weekly basis. If you feel that this is a good fit for you, please email why this is a good fit and send checkable references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Letters to the Editor

Dear Mr. Dunn, I would like to take time to thank you and your magazine for helping me live a dream of mine for many years. I am not a great writer so I apologize ahead of time, please don’t hold that against me, but I think you will get the jist of it. I found your magazine approximately eight years ago and it has led me on adventures of a lifetime. First to the Darwin Ranch owned then by Loring and Melody Woodman. What wonderful people and all the folks I met during my time as a caretaker there. They had me as the late winter/early spring caretaker of the isolated Darwin Ranch deep inside the Gros Ventres wilderness in Wyoming. What an absolute incredible experience. I learned about off grid living. They let me stay on through June almost July of that year. We still stay in contact periodically. After that, on my own, I started a series of adventures in the Northwest and Southwest discovering our beautiful country and the people who live here. I saw and experienced things most people only read about and see on National Geographic shows. Sunrises on Mountain tops, hiking by the light of a full moon at midnight through wild and isolated valleys, sleeping under the stars in the desert – I could go on and on. What a treat for one little guy from Connecticut. Now fast forward to today. Once again I am on an adventure because of your magazine. I am the caretaker in Bisgouet, France at Chateau Bosgouet. I help with the grounds (50 acre historic estate) and the permaculture farming. I never thought I would get to Europe. They let me use their place as my base of exploration to places like Rome, Madrid, Lisbon, etc. Well you’ve probably had enough of my bad writing and sentence structure but from the bottom of my heart: thank you. Without you and your magazine I would have never been able to experience any of these things. I will always be grateful. Thank you, Pat C., Bisgouet, France

Thanks for writing Pat. We’re glad to hear of your success. Let us know if we can do a future Caretaker Profile story about you and your adventures using the Gazette.

Dear Gary: Just a thought – I have talked with other subscribers and some of us have faced the same frustrating dilemma. We send resumes, information, and even a SASE to some potential employers and never hear a word. No notice that our information was received, no word that the caretaking position has been filled or they’re simply not interested in us, etc. Is there some way your publication can encourage an article for persons placing ads advocating some sort of response to applicants? I know this is hard. It just seems there is no courtesy anymore. They won’t even return a SASE saying they’re not interested! Just something to think about. Thanks, K.C. Lake Geneva, WI

Keith, I always ask the advertisers to have the common courtesy to reply to all applicants, even after they fill their position. We’ve printed notices about it in the Gazette and will continue to request that all advertisers kindly respond to all applicants, and hope they comply! Many of our advertisers do respond to applicants, even if it’s just a postcard or an email message indicating that they have filled their position.

Dear Gary, Ed and I are so pleased that we rejoined your site after so many years. We are excited to have completed an agreement for the Pennsylvania caretaker position in Stroudsburg, PA. The owners and the property are both awesome. We will start in mid-June. We are so glad you have maintained such a successful site for so many years. Best regards, Dolores and Ed O., Lake City, FL

Dear Dolores and Ed, thanks for writing. We wish you the best there in your new position!

Australia

CARETAKER NEEDED in Castlecrag, Sydney for a busy family with two children. Looking for a long-term, live-in single female or a couple at our family home in Castlecrag. Must be tidy, fit clean and proactive. Enthusiastic and high attention to detail, have sense of urgency and to be able to prioritize tasks and initiative essential. Duties will include all housekeeping, cleaning, some cooking and serving breakfast plus looking after the property. Rent and utilities free in private accommodations, with TV, standard meals, and Wi-Fi included. Salary is negotiable. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

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

CARETAKER WANTED. Searching for a long-term caretaker who has some rural Australian experience. Applicants can be a couple or single person. I have an organic property, located 25 kilometers from Dalby, Queensland. I will provide the caretaker with a good house and small wage. Local references are required. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

LOOKING FOR A RETIREE to be our long-term caretaker in Putty, a small village in New South Wales, in Singleton Shire. Separate house provided. Pets are allowed. We live on a farm but need help when we go away. The caretaker gets time off when required. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

PENSIONER COUPLE required in Baralaba, a small town in the Shire of Banana in central Queensland. House, electricity, and small wage provided in exchange for maintaining the house, yard, fences, and waters on the property. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

CARETAKER NEEDED at The Hannah Foundation Inc., in Spreyton, Tasmania. The caretaker needs to have a genuine love of dogs. Applicants must be honest, trustworthy and reliable. This position offers free rent in lieu of wages to care for dogs living at the property. This would suit a retired couple/person. Please apply in writing with local references to Caretaker [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARING HONEST creative mature lady, or semi-retired or pensioner couple needed to caretake a waterfront brick home/property at beautiful, serene Baffle Creek, northeast of Winfield. We are located 65km from Bundaberg. Gardening, landscaping, housekeeping, handyman work required. More info can be provided over the phone. Local applicants should call [Contact info available to subscribers].

ACTIVE PENSIONER COUPLE is needed to caretake a cattle property with a pleasant house and gardens, near Toogoolawah. Duties will include checking cattle, and caring for farm yard animals in exchange for a comfortable three bedroom house, electricity and small remuneration. Previous experience and references essential. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

CARETAKER/HANDYMAN needed for a cattle property, near the Burdekin Dam We are located southwest of Ayr and Home Hill in North Queensland. This would be suitable for a pensioner couple. Light duties required. Local applicants should call [Contact info available to subscribers] to apply. Thanks.

CARETAKER WANTED. House and power provided. Located close to Roma, in the Maranoa Region of Queensland. This will be offered in exchange for caretaking duties. This position would suit a pensioner or pensioner couple. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

LONG-TERM CARETAKER COUPLE REQUIRED for a cattle station in the Bundarra Inverell, NSW area. Must have livestock and general maintenance experience. The caretaker position would suite an older couple. Comfortable home provided. Salary is negotiable. Local references required. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

GARDENER/CARETAKER COUPLE needed in the Toowoomba Area. An active trustworthy reliable gardener/caretaker couple required for a full-time position. Machinery/mechanical/stock experience an advantage. The successful couple shall live on the property and maintain the large garden and surroundings. Accommodation, power and wage provided. Checkable references required. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

LOOKING FOR A CARETAKER/HANDY PERSON to live and care for a 200 acre hobby farm near Campbelltown, New South Wales. Duties will include gardening, and building maintenance. If you can operate farm machinery, that would be an advantage. Wages negotiable. This position is suitable for a couple. You can start immediately. References are essential. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

CARETAKER NEEDED in Drillham, in the Western Downs Region of Queensland. The caretaker will be responsible for the maintenance of the station complex and equipment. This position also requires gardening, house cleaning and light property work. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

CARETAKERS NEEDED. A responsible and energetic couple is needed for a 200 acre property near Appin, a small town in the Macarthur Region of New South Wales, in Wollondilly Shire. Duties include caring for cattle, chickens, two dogs, a few fruit trees, a small vegetable garden, general maintenance, repairs and lawn maintenance, etc. Must be fit, tidy and animal lovers, and must be able to use mowers and basic tools. Must live on premises, rent free and wages are negotiable based on experience and working hours. Local applicants should call [Contact info available to subscribers].

CARETAKER Couple needed for a cattle property in Queensland. Duties will include pumping water, checking fences and looking after our home and gardens. Sober habits required, and prefer mechanically minded caretakers. Please call after 7pm: [Contact info available to subscribers].

WORKING CARETAKER COUPLE needed for a family owned property in Queensland, east of Boulia. This is a full-time position. Start ASAP. The caretaker couple needs experience in solar, mechanical, and have a HR Truck license. A generous package is available for the right applicants. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER WANTED for general farm duties in the Camden area, southwest of Sydney, in New South Wales. A farm cottage will be supplied in return for approximately eight hours of work per week. This would suit an active retired couple. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

CARETAKER WANTED for a private Botanical Garden at Glenmorgan, in southern inland Queensland. No pets allowed. Duties are in two parts, caretaking the garden, with water supply, weed control and general upkeep a priority, and dealing with visitors, both day and overnighters. This is a wonderful “sea change” position for a caretaker interested in the outdoors and nature. For more details and to apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

FARM CARETAKER needed. This would be suitable for an active retired couple. Located on hills property, east of Pinjarra. A renovated three bedroom/two bathroom house available, rent subsidized by hours worked. Duties are livestock management, house and garden maintenance, and handyman duties. Previous experience with livestock required. Must be motivated and reliable. Police clearance necessary. Please phone [Contact info available to subscribers] to apply. Thanks.

Belgium

WORK EXCHANGE available. We are a 34 and 36-year-old couple. Ellen is a social worker and Bjorn is a nurse. We have been travelling a fair bit as well, but now we would like to open up our home to travelers who would like to visit our region in return for some hours of work a day. We live in a rather small village, Assenede, in the Belgian province of East Flanders. If you have your own car you can get to Gent, Antwerp, and Brugge quite easily. You will be working for four hours a day. You will have two full days off a week. We will provide you with your own room and three meals a day. The bathroom and other rooms are shared with us. You will be mainly working outside doing some gardening, mowing the grass, picking weeds, etc. Another task is painting wooden window shutters and the window frames, and wooden garden shed. Maybe also help a bit with cleaning the garden shed, garage, etc. If our working schedule permits we could go sightseeing together as well if you would like that. If you are in the area, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]. Don’t hesitate to ask if you have more questions.

Belize

WANTED TWO PERSONS OR A SEMI-RETIRED COUPLE to caretake [Contact info available to subscribers] in southern Belize. A minimum commitment of four weeks anytime from March to November. Your primary responsibility is having a presence on the property. Duties as of this date will be the care and feeding of six dogs, fishes, watering young plants and minor maintenance. If interested please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

California

CARETAKER WANTED. Seeking a full-time caretaker for ranchettes located in Big Sur, CA. The position is responsible for the maintenance of the families’ homes, common building, solar systems and grounds. Caretaker duties include grounds, roads and trail upkeep and overseeing cleaning of homes after family and guest visits. Must be detail oriented, and possess communication and computer skills. Plumbing, electrical, and carpentry experience is needed. Forest fire safety and prevention measures are a priority. The caretaker will live onsite. The Big Sur ranch is home to one Llama and a few chickens that the caretaker is responsible for feeding. Married couples are encouraged to apply for this position, as well as a single person. Because of the remote locations of the properties, the position is not suited for families with children. Salary depends on experience. The salary range is $3,000 monthly with housing and most utilities. Must have strong references. Please submit your resume and salary expectations to [Contact info available to subscribers]

[Contact info available to subscribers] is offering the following positions; 1. Ranch Maintenance Assistant/Barn Helper. 2. Barn Helper/House Keeper; this is a Couple/Single Gentleman position. The position offers on site living with all the amenities. The salary will be negotiated and it consists of a 40 hour week with flexibility. The Ranch is a non-smoking, drug free facility with strict rules of conduct with alcohol. The positions require some horse experience, mechanical skills, household repairs, equipment operations, small and large tractors, mowers, hand tools, cleaning, building, electrical, etc. No phone calls please and no application drop offs. Please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] attention: Ranch Manager.

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

CARETAKER NEEDED in Tehama County, near Red Bluff, on 80 secluded acres. A caretaker with an RV or motor home would work best here, although there is an older single-wide mobile home on the property with an outhouse. This would be an ideal setting for a caretaker who wants privacy. There is a flexible start date. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

RANCH MANAGER/CARETAKER NEEDED for an alfalfa ranch in San Joaquin County. Must be experienced in farm equipment operation, pivot irrigation, mechanics and general maintenance. And the day-to-day operations on an alfalfa farm. Applicants must be self-motivated, trustworthy, manage time wisely and have a valid driver’s license. This position is year around and includes a home and utilities. References required. Please mail resumes and references in care of the [Contact info available to subscribers].

FULL-TIME RESIDENT RANCH EMPLOYEE needed to assume the duties of a small ranch caretaker in Ventura County. The ranch caretaker should have past experience around horses which would include feeding and daily cleaning of stalls and corrals and understand light grooming of horses. The ranch requires a resident worker who needs to be on hand to care for the horses and maintain property security at all times. Most property upkeep would include watering, pruning of trees and shrubs. The caretaker must be familiar with most all small property repairs including repair of irrigation sprinklers and irrigation pipe. Use of chain saw, light tractor work and regular maintenance of small ranch ATV vehicles is highly essential. A single person is highly preferred to occupy a small one bedroom home with all utilities paid. The ranch resident must be settled down and available when needed. They must be a clean living person who does not have a history of arrests or abuse of drugs or alcohol. Please explain your qualifications and provide your phone number or regular email address for easy contact and availability to [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you.

LIVE-IN CARETAKER needed in Murrieta, CA. Seeking a caretaker, a single man, for a horse property. A 35′ trailer will be provided along with all utilities, in exchange for the care of three dogs, five horses and two mini-donkeys. Extensive equine experience is a must. A love for dogs is required. This property is located on a beautiful 6 1/2 acre parcel in a horse community. This is not a full-time job, so having other employment is OK. Please no smoking or drug use. We will be doing a background and credit check on all applicants. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

CARETAKER NEEDED on a small ranch Auburn, CA. You can live in beautiful country setting, located five miles from Town. A retired single or couple would be a suitable caretaker here. Bring your own RV or use ours. Utilities are available. No drugs or smoking allowed on the property. Pets are negotiable, but no barking dogs please. For more info, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER AND HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED for a small lake property in the Santa Margarita, CA area. A mature and responsible couple with caretaker experience is desired. A mobile home is provided and a small monthly salary of $1,000. Responsibilities include maintenance of property, housekeeping, and watering, mowing lawn, weeding, and keeping property secure. Must be healthy and able to operate a mower/tractor, weed wacker, blower and perform handyperson duties. Must communicate and work well with others. Please send your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

GROUNDSKEEPER/CARETAKER NEEDED in a beautiful Northern California setting. Single or couple. Prefer someone with trade skills and personal tools. Salary negotiable with on-site housing possible. We are a summer sports camp for young athletes. Knowledge of basic electric and plumbing a necessity. We have many buildings and a commercial kitchen. Please view our website for more information at [Contact info available to subscribers] and then email us at [Contact info available to subscribers]

FULL-TIME RV PARK CARETAKER needed in Williams, CA at the Wilderness Unlimited Sacramento Valley RV Park. Housing and utilities provided, and compensation is negotiable. For more detailed information please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Canada

FULL-TIME, YEAR ROUND COUPLE WANTED for property caretakers, housekeepers and ranch help for family lakeside cottages and a neighboring ranch in a remote wild mountain valley in British Columbia. Ability to work legally in Canada, good references and newer four wheel drive vehicle for personal use needed. The nearest full service town is 275 km away. Good energy and ability to move 20 kg feed bags, square hay bales and fence rails required, as well as experience driving and maintaining newer model tractors. Work includes maintaining lakeside cottages, housekeeping when family and friends come and go, fence and minimal irrigation work, taking care of pedigree cattle, sheep, horses and poultry when the rancher is away or needs assistance. Job comes with newly renovated fully furnished one bedroom apartment on the lakeside property. No smoking allowed in buildings. Must be available for ranch work when the owners are away for weeks in the winter. Generous holidays if arranged well in advance. Salary to be negotiated. Trial period recommended. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Colorado

LIVE-IN CARETAKER needed near Elizabeth, CO. I need a live-in caretaker in exchange for rent to care for three horses, three dogs, yard and house/office on small acreage, north of Elizabeth. This opportunity would be great for someone who works from home or has a part-time job. For more details please text [Contact info available to subscribers].

HOUSEKEEPER/CARETAKER needed. Seeking an experienced individual or couple to fill a permanent full-time housekeeper position and part-time caretaker position for a 300 acre Colorado Springs area horse property. Primary responsibilities are housekeeping (experience required) and horse care/feeding (one dozen horses, experience desired). A background check and verifiable references are required. Compatible animals welcome. Housing and utilities provided; salary and benefits negotiable. Hoping to fill this position in the June/July time frame. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

SEEKING A PART-TIME ASSISTANT-INNKEEPER, an individual or couple, to help manage our Boutique Inn in Southwestern Colorado. Six month-year-round live-in assistant innkeeper. Looking for a self-starter, quick study, team player, excellent follow through, good cleaning experience, good customer service, attention to detail, great communication skills. Responsibilities include guest services-checking guests in, collecting payments, phone/online reservations, available in evenings. Days free. Live-work trade, possible pay depending on skill set and experience. No smokers-pets-kids. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER NEEDED in Lewis, CO. Looking for a responsible individual or couple to check on farm animals, count them, and check on their feeders, and waterers. Make sure everyone is healthy, with no problems. This is a work exchange for a one bedroom cottage with internet and TV. If the caretaker wants to earn extra we always have projects where it could happen. Applicants will need a clean Colorado driver’s license, and do a background check. Please call or text [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you for your interest.

CARETAKERS NEEDED in Ouray, CO. The [Contact info available to subscribers] in Ouray is looking for live-in caretakers. The position is open immediately. Would prefer a couple. You must be able to be in Ouray through October. An apartment with a washer and dryer in the unit, and a detached garage is available now. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] or visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] to learn more.

Connecticut

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

Costa Rica

CARETAKER/RENTER WANTED for a Costa Rica beachfront home in Zancudo, a small town on Gulfo Dulce. It’s a contemporary two-story, two bedroom/two bath, deck, laundry room, bodega, DSL Internet, etc. Seeking a mature, non-smoking person/couple, one-year lease. Available approximately September 1, 2018. Utilities and a deposit. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]. Please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] Please read through all the columns on the top for more information.

England

A HIGH CALIBRE LONG-TERM CARETAKING COUPLE is sought to look after a beautiful 33 acre estate in East Sussex. The principals are predominately based in the US and in residence approximately three or four months per year. Since security is important to the employer, the ideal couple will be 100% honest, trustworthy and dependable and be on call seven days a week when the employer is not in residence to deal with any potential emergencies. The couple must be perfectionists and good all-rounders, able to cover a variety of duties including all aspects of gardening, maintenance of the buildings and grounds, housekeeping (cleaner also employed), cooking (when employer in residence) airport runs, some chauffeuring as well as security. Limited hands on cleaning is required when the employer is away. The employer also owns the adjacent property a five bedroom farm house with stable block and paddocks – the chosen couple will have this as their staff accommodation! The house can be furnished (or not) and pets (including horses) and older dependents will be considered. It would be ideal if both drive but one driver is essential and a Land Rover is provided. Top salary negotiable for this fabulous position depending on experience, around 50,000 – 60,000 gross per year. The employer is actively looking now and may start with initial skype interviews. Face-to-face interviews will take place in July with the post ideally starting in July. UK residents should apply with your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Fiji

WE ARE SEEKING A DYNAMIC COUPLE for [Contact info available to subscribers], our amazing 4 star resort in Fiji. [Contact info available to subscribers] is located on Waya Island in the Yasawa Islands in Fiji. This resort operates at an occupancy of over 80% year round, and is a sister property to [Contact info available to subscribers] – both award winning hotels also located in the Yasawas. The role is the management of the day-to-day operations of the Resort. You will be reporting to the Group CEO and Managing Director in the USA and New Zealand. The role involves the effective management of the staff team of approximately 90 people. With a key focus on delivering the right atmosphere and service levels we are well known for. You will be working alongside the heads of departments to deliver the budgets, and service goals, and maintaining the target revenue growth, and continue to improve the profitability of the current operations. The Resort is just completing a major refurbish in time for the busy high season. We are looking for a management couple with solid previous island resort hotel or resort management experience of at least three years at a senior management level, must be hotel not motel experience. The contract will be initially for two years. To learn more please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] and then click on Contact Us to apply for this position.

Florida

FULL-TIME FARM/RANCH CARETAKER COUPLE WANTED in Lake County, Florida. Immediate opening available for an experienced caretaker couple to work at our farm/ranch. Must have general knowledge of all functions pertaining to caretaking; including but not limited to grounds keeping, equipment maintenance, handyman skills, animals, housekeeping, etc. We are looking for a motivated couple willing to work as a team covering all inside and outside jobs. Compensation will include pay plus benefits, and room & board. Please email your resume, references and salary requirements for consideration to [Contact info available to subscribers] Serious inquiries only please.

France

THIS IS A FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY for a cheerful and relaxed couple looking to spend the summer in the Dordogne, in southwest France, between the Loire Valley and Pyrenees mountains. Our clients have a lovely Gite complex near to Bergerac and require help with weekly holiday makers from the UK. You would be expected to provide support with a number of duties from shopping to bed making and cleaning and low level maintenance. Preparing the Gites for guests during handover and tending to some light gardening. This should not amount to more than three/four days a week so there is an opportunity to provide a babysitting/taxi service to the families or enjoy France for yourself on those days off. This is a temporary position lasting for the summer season through September. Accommodation provided. Please apply with your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Georgia

MACON AREA LONG-TERM caretaker needed. We are a semi-retired couple and not on our property full-time. We have 150 acres of woodland vistas, wildlife, streams, garden plots, and picnic/grill areas. Compound: two houses, one modular home, two mobile homes. Caretaker housing: two bedroom Horton mobile home and 12×24 private shop. Must be an observant, and a security-minded presence. Grass mowing, emergencies, small maintenance projects expected. Also for-pay projects available. Looking for an honest, mature person with a love of the outdoors. No kids. For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

house sitter/GARDENER needed in Atlanta from July 1 through October 31. I enjoy my garden, which requires some help to maintain when I am not here. The gardening should take about ten hours each week. I also have one cat that will need to be cared for. My three bedroom house including utilities is offered for no rent in exchange for the gardening and caring for my home and cat. My preference is for a single, non-smoking person, who is financially secure and self-sufficient and loves cats. Please email and explain why you might be interested in staying here and at least three checkable references to [Contact info available to subscribers] Once I receive your email, I can provided more detailed instructions on what to do with my cat, garden and home when I am away. Thank you.

Germany

VOLUNTEERS needed in Hoisdorf, in the district of Stormarn, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Nature, stillness and meditation – work and deepen your spirituality at our meditation center outside Hamburg. Our house is focused on providing an environment to meditate, go inwards and reconnect with nature. It is a place of stillness and peace, and perfectly suited for experienced meditators and other experienced spiritual practitioners who might also like to enjoy the natural surroundings. In the house, we are two permanent residents and offer a couple of private guestrooms. We are intense meditators and like to meditate for three to four hours, daily (morning and evening meditations). We expect from all volunteers coming to the house to focus on intensifying their inner connection – whatever that means for you: meditation, prayer, contemplation, deep bodywork, relaxation techniques, long walks in nature, dream work, certain kinds of reading… This is a good place to go on retreat and we expect volunteers to be experienced in this regard. You might be bored quickly if you do not have your own things that you want to work or focus on. We do not offer schooling or teaching. But the house provides support for your own efforts in a multitude of ways. Beginners in the spiritual quest or people unfamiliar with turning inwards will find other places more suitable for them. We are a small quiet place. We ask volunteers to leave after a few days if they are not making use of the purpose of the house (going inwards in some personal way, as described above). Benefits: a peaceful garden with pond, large meditation room, library, and a nature sanctuary for water birds is adjacent to the property, with a great view! Expected help hours: 25 hours/week for free accommodation and organic vegetarian food. Or: 15 hours/week for free accommodation only. In this case: Please bring your own food or share in the costs. Work hours start daily at 9.30 a.m. We are flexible to arrange the hours so that you can have days off for sightseeing and recreation. But we ask you to arrange your free days with us, as we do have days when we depend on helpers’ work. (Just for completeness: We cannot provide health or accident insurance for any kind of guests – that includes work and travel helpers). Accommodation in double-/triple-bed room (mixed gender), non-smoking inside, and no pets, please. Two cats also live in the house. But the guest rooms are kept free of all animals. Currently, we are mainly looking for one or two long-term helpers (six weeks or longer). We consider a two-week trial period best for both sides. We plan ahead for two months in advance, only. Please, in general, do not contact us earlier than two months prior to your proposed arrival date. Once we agree on you staying long-term you will receive a single room. Short-term stays are also possible if you prefer this. You would be of special help if you have expertise and skills in one of the following: housekeeping, repair jobs, maintenance or certain crafts – especially carpentry, and gardening (permaculture know-how especially appreciated). Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Hawaii

CABIN AVAILABLE for caretaking a beautiful property. Aloha! I have a sweet place on [Contact info available to subscribers] in Kapoho and I am looking for someone to take care of the land and hopefully with handyman/house skills, but not necessary, on three lush acres of lots of beautiful plants and off-grid, sanctuary home. I can offer a cabin for helping take care of this beautiful special place! Duties will include: a little mowing, trimming, run the solar system, buy supplies, and pest management. Looking for a land steward permaculturist, handyman/caretaker type. Prefer a couple, but a single person would be okay. Share the kitchen and bath with the owner (a nice woman) and two other nice ladies. We are vegan but we’re okay if you are not. Must be clean, positive, communicative, reliable, trustworthy, dutiful, and aloha spirited. The position is three to six months minimum, but hopefully long-term or on other occasions. Hope you are home body, have income, a healthy lifestyle, are eco-friendly, and have a liking to keep your environment in good clean order. A vehicle is required as we are rural. The position starts right away. Please call or text [Contact info available to subscribers] and tell me why you are a great fit or provide your Facebook link.

ALOHA FROM THE BIG ISLAND OF HAWAII! Escape the cold, and exchange your environment for the tropics. We have a 2.25-acre estate in Kona, Hawaii in need of an individual who can care for its landscape, gardens, and general maintenance. I will entertain a couple for this opportunity, with the other half of the team tending to high-end housekeeping. This commitment is for a minimum of 90 days, but a longer-term relationship could be possible for this position if all parties are content. If hired, one can expect round trip airfare from your nearest major airport to Kona, Hawaii. While on the property, we will provide you with private hi-end accommodations with air conditioning, maid service once a week, occasional complimentary meals, and a negotiated stipend. Lastly, we will occasionally give you free use of a vehicle to explore the island. We are in one of the most beautiful parts of Hawaii, and I believe in the world. We are seeking a self-motivated, organized, in shape and strong, and very tidy and clean individual, who will work 30+ hours a week to upkeep our estate’s land, agriculture, and gardens. No drug use, a non-smoker, and responsible alcohol use! We are willing to train in our procedures, but you must have experience and be proficient in the following areas: 1) General Maintenance: There are occasions where we have to do a little sanding and painting, pressure washing, and spraying bug insecticides. These are done quarterly and sometimes bi-annually. 2) Grounds Maintenance: You must be proficient and competent in using a commercial mower, weed eater, blower, hedge trimmer, chain saw, and pole saw. We use mostly Stihl equipment, and have an Echo weed eater, and a commercial mower by Honda. This equipment will be your responsibility to maintain, and you should be able to do light repairs on them. You will have to tend to all fertilizing and weed maintenance. You must be competent in installing, maintaining, and repairing irrigation. We use Toro products. We have over 60 different fruit and spice trees, and edible berries and bushes, vegetable and herb gardens, and a acre botanical garden with rare palms, Heliconia, and Gingers. We are in the process of adding three lotus and lily ponds, and in July we are hoping to open our pigmy goat farm. It is fabulous, but it is hard work to maintain all of them. If you love plants and the outdoors, this is your dream job. The property has a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean. It is a spectacular place. If you feel this position might be your calling, please send me your resume and a list of references to [Contact info available to subscribers] and include the terms House of Kona caretakers in the subject line of your email message. I will review them and give you a call to set up an interview time. (I can do Skype and Face time). Please have one of these options available for your interviews. Responses should be received within 48 hours. All applicants will be subject to background checks. You may contact me, [Contact info available to subscribers] for questions. Aloha and mahalo!

LOOKING FOR RELIABLE CARETAKERS near Na’alehu in Ka’u. We have built a beautiful sanctuary in Ka`u and are looking for conscious, responsible, earth-loving people who would like to help maintain the gardens, and care for several animals beginning now through October 15th, 2018, and possibly longer. This is a substance-free land, located between Na`alehu and Ocean View. A longer stay is a definite possibility if it is a mutually beneficial exchange. Applicants must have a car. Kipukamaluhia is an ideal space for those who cherish elegant, voluntary simplicity, for whom self-inquiry, beauty, direct communication, mindfulness and integrity are important and for those who are nourished by and love to connect with and care for gardens, orchards, and animals. Kipukamaluhia is a unique healing sanctuary in the heart of Ka’u, on the Big Island of Hawai’i. People come throughout the year for personal and group retreats and we always need help in the gardens. Though off grid, we have solar-powered electricity and high speed internet. No Wi-Fi; just an Ethernet connection. We have a beautiful hand-carved Timor temple for meditation, a yoga room and an ancient forest behind the sanctuary for walking meditation and rejuvenation. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] Mahalo

Iceland

[Contact info available to subscribers] VOLUNTEERS needed for a project in Hvammsfjorour with the local municipality of Dalabyggo, in the northwest of Iceland from August 7 through August 21. The project will take place at Buoardalur and depending on needs, volunteers will be repairing tracks, helping with tidying up some of the public areas of the village and the sea shores where there is a lot of bird life. Buoardalur is a small village in Iceland with about 300 inhabitants so volunteers will get to know and experience how it is to live in a small village in Iceland. Buoardalur has a beautiful shoreline which the volunteers will help clean in an outdoor project with a lot of clean air. The work is physical and might require a good physical condition, it can at times be repetitive and demanding but always rewarding. No previous experience is needed. As it is outdoors work, volunteers shall be ready to adapt and be flexible with the working and free-time schedule, as depending on the changeable weather, we may not be able to perform some of the tasks or activities planned. Be prepared to experience all kinds of weather and bring warm winter clothes as the tasks take place outside and it can get cold. Bring warm under-layers, waterproofs, walking shoes/boots, a good sleeping bag, hat scarves and gloves. [Contact info available to subscribers] volunteers will stay in a well-equipped school house, in shared rooms/dorms. Cleaning facilities are located in another house close to the school. Please bring your own sleeping bag. Volunteers will receive food supplies and be in charge of the cooking and cleaning activities. To learn more, please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Idaho

EXPERIENCED INNKEEPER OR COUPLE to take [Contact info available to subscribers] to the next level of excellence. Our luxury five room (#1 on TripAdvisor) Inn is nestled in the Teton Mountains of Victor Idaho, near Yellowstone and Teton National Park. The ideal candidate is outgoing, highly organized, self-motivated with high integrity and attention to detail. Responsibilities include; guest services, upselling/coordinating libations, packages and massages, inventory/vendor management, shopping, preparing/ serving gourmet breakfasts, on line reservation management, check-in, payment reconciliation, housekeeping, minor gardening and property maintenance, book/organize small weddings, and special events and assist the owner with social media and marketing. We are open nine months out of the year and close November, April and May (vacation/repairs). Occupancy 40%/winter and 85%/summer. Salary will depend on experience, performance bonus, on site living accommodations with utilities, Wi-Fi, and Cable TV. No children, smoking or pets. Car a must. To learn more, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] and then submit your resume and cover letter to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Indiana

SEEKING A MATURE INDIVIDUAL TO HOUSESIT in northwest Indiana on a 12-acre property for the month of July, 2018. The home is a beautiful remodeled farmhouse. The property is 20 minutes from the Indiana dunes, an hour from Chicago, South Bend and southwest Michigan beaches. Caretaking involves a little gardening (weeding), mowing and caretaking for three outdoor cats, who are very self-sufficient. No pay. Background check required. No drugs. Must have a driver’s license. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

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

Ireland

LIVE-IN COUPLE REQUIRED to manage a five bedroomed luxury B&B in beautiful West Cork, Ireland. The property is a former Presbytery set on six acres of gardens and woodland, on the Wild Atlantic Way. The friendly owner currently resides in Switzerland and likes to stay at the property several times a year. The successful applicants will be personable, hard-working and enjoy meeting people from all over the world. Apart from the day-to-day running of the B&B, the applicants would also be responsible for the garden and general maintenance and developing the business with new ideas. An interest in cooking is essential as apart from breakfasts, evening meals would need to be available for guests. This is an exciting opportunity for a couple wishing to escape city life and create a new life experience. Please apply with your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Italy

HOUSEKEEPER/COOK AND GARDENER needed for a private residence in Italy near Imperia. Need an experienced professional and self-motivated couple with their own car to work to a high standard. This position will last until September/October. You should enjoy a rural and peaceful lifestyle. Must be non-smokers. The property is a four bedroom modern/traditional style house in the hills overlooking the sea, surrounded by olive trees. The residence is used relatively infrequently for various periods of time. There are no children. An enthusiastic housekeeper with attention to detail is required to care for this four bedroom home, handling all the cleaning, laundry and ironing and able to use a sewing machine. Fresh healthy cooking will be required when the owners or their guests are in residence. The gentleman of the couple will be required to clean cars, water plants, care for the swimming pool and pool house, gardening, help in the olive groves and be a good DIY/handyman. An understanding of Italian is helpful. A one bedroom studio apartment on the grounds away from the main house is provided. A negotiable salary of 1,700 Euro’s per month is available. Please email your resume, references, and current photographs to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Maine

LANDSCAPER WITH CARPENTRY SKILLS NEEDED in Falmouth, Maine. Duties include mowing the lawn and weed whacking, weeding by hand, and cleaning up debris outside. Also requires carpentry and skills for repairs and maintenance inside and outside of the home. Must be a skilled chainsaw operator, able to operate tractor and lawn equipment and be able to lift 50 pounds. Need to be energetic, dependable, flexible, hardworking and communicate well in English. Position is seasonal through November, part-time, five days a week. Pay is $20 per hour. Background check will be performed and references checked. Qualified candidates only please send your resume with references by email to [Contact info available to subscribers].

VEGAN CHEF NEEDED in a small personalized historic home, which is a yoga retreat in northern Maine. The position can be up through October 15/minimum one month stay (the longer the better!) in exchange for room board and yoga. To learn more, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] Be a part of our team. There are opportunities for hikes, lakes and more! No drugs or alcohol please. References please.

Property Caretaker Profile

From Corporate Life to the Life of Caretaking Dates of Birth: Rome: 09/68, Rebecca: 10/72 Address: [Contact info available to subscribers] Interests: creating art, cooking fine cuisine, movies, gardening, horseback riding, K-9 dog training. Quote: If all you ever do is all you’ve ever done, then all you’ll ever get is all you’ve ever got.

Rebecca and Rome Flores

When they first met in Las Vegas, both Rome and Rebecca were aggressively climbing the corporate ladder. Rome recalls, At that time, each of us was no stranger to hard work. Rebecca and her three siblings were raised by a single mother and Rome, at the age of sixteen, applied for emancipation and began to live independently. Each acquired a strong work ethic at a young age. Separately they both aspired to fulfill their desire for a corner office on the upper floor of some faceless high rise office building. Neither of them was expecting to fall in love. Rome’s story starts out in a small, rural Indiana county surrounded by dairy farms, corn fields and a variety of fourand two-legged animals. Rome worked alongside his father, yet he yearned for the big city and the big job. He earned a scholarship to Columbus College for Art and Design. In addition to his skills in art and design and in the culinary arts, Rome mastered the essentials of construction under the tutelage of a master. Eager to join the ranks of corporate America, Rome left for the booming city of Las Vegas. Rebecca’s story begins in sunny California where she spent most of her time on her Uncle Jack’s horse ranch. She easily developed a love of all animals. After a move to Las Vegas Rebecca initially pursued the field of veterinary medicine, but the call of the white collar corporate lifestyle led her to switch careers. Rebecca soon found herself in the position of lead paralegal for one of Nevada’s largest law firms. Rome recalls, Rebecca and I met at an orientation for a large California corporation that was expanding into the thriving markets of Las Vegas. We both had desires to reach the top of our fields, neither of us had any interest in slowing down, neither of us had any interest in falling in love. Fall in love they did. From the very first meeting it was love and, according to the couple, A match made in the heavens. Rebecca will tell you, I knew from that day I was going to marry Rome. Rome says, The wedding, on the Las Vegas Strip was corporate sponsored. We said our vows underwater, in a 1,000 gallon fish tank, wearing wet suits. In true corporate fashion the event crossed with a restaurant opening promotion and made newspapers in over 30 cities from coast to coast. During the early years of their marriage both Rome and Rebecca pursued their careers and made great strides in the corporate world. Rebecca was the top paralegal of her law firm. Rome was an upcoming star and the youngest project manager on the Las Vegas Strip. They even had time to start an international business importing building materials. Earning great money but working long hours and weekends, the couple hardly saw each other. In 2008 the housing bubble burst in Las Vegas. Rome and Rebecca had to make a tough decision: Should we stay or should we go? They decided to pull up stakes and move to the beaches of the East Coast. One day Rebecca came across an article in The New York Times about caretaking and The Caretaker Gazette. Rome was dubious, but Rebecca convinced her husband to look into it. They subscribed to The Caretaker Gazette and responded to a few ads: they received three job offers. Montana, Idaho, and Georgia were calling but the couple still had some reservations. With halting curiosity they decided to drive out to the country to meet the owners of a 60+ acre horse ranch. Halfway through their first meeting with the owners, Rome and Rebecca knew they would be happy there. Although they told the owners that they would have to discuss the opportunity between themselves, they knew before they got back home that was what they wanted to do and where they wanted to be. Rome could easily manage the daily care of horses and light maintenance of the property; a commitment of 20 hours a week. In return, the couple would live in a two bedroom, two bathroom cottage and earn a small stipend. Caretaking on the ranch is a seven-day-a-week commitment. In Rome’s and Rebecca’s situation they have a fairly informal arrangement with the property owners. Rome routinely starts his days early, just before the horses feeding time. After a golf cart ride with the dogs to the pond to feed the ducks, Rome is off to do his chores. Prioritizing the needs of the ranch and being a self-starter are important attributes. The work week normally includes light maintenance and simple tasks. Mending fences, clearing the riding trails, grooming and other horse care, cutting the grass around the main house, and gardening are standard. Rebecca helps out twice a week at the main house with the vacuuming, dusting, light cleaning, and will occasionally assist the owners with computers and letter writing. According to Rome, Rebecca and I both will tell you that caretaking is a simple and stress-free life that comes with many valuable benefits. Our recommendation to anyone who is interested in caretaking as a career is to understand there are many different types of positions available. Take the time to familiarize yourself with the wide variety. Get to know the potential employers and ask questions to make sure you understand what will be expected of you. Eight years after abandoning corporate America, Rome and Rebecca have forgotten any reason to strive to climb the corporate ladder. The couple is still in love and loves the caretaking lifestyle. Although other opportunities still exist, they find themselves quite content to be in the life of caretaking. The only complaint you will hear from Rome is, Rebecca, Why didn’t you make me do this years ago?

Rome and Dustin at work on the ranch

Maryland

CARETAKER/ESTATE MANAGER needed. Seeking a reliable individual to perform the following duties. Overseeing contractors interaction with third party, company employees and subcontractors. Overseeing and responsible for property maintaining properties in well-kept fashion landscaping, lawns, and tree care. Protecting, securing and ensuring that the property is safe and secure from poachers, thieves and hazards. Maintain equipment, buildings and residences direct control and oversight this involves checking and coordinating service and repair for all systems, etc. Interact with utility companies. Interact with property managers in other counties and cities where the owners have farms or property. Assist the workforce with daily, weekly and monthly duties. Be available for special projects from time to time. Resumes and salary requirements should be sent to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Massachusetts

AN ASSISTANT INNKEEPER is needed at the #1 rated boutique hotel on Cape Cod! This is an incredible opportunity for an Assistant Innkeeper at [Contact info available to subscribers], named by TripAdvisor in 2017 and 2018 as One of the 10 Most Romantic Hotels in the United States and in the Top 1% of All Hotels in the World. Currently being star evaluated by Forbes, and in the application process with Relais and Chateaux. 18 stunning rooms, chic wine bar, and fine dining restaurant also rated #1 on TripAdvisor. We are seeking a professional Assistant Innkeeper who has a true passion for hospitality, shares our commitment to provide the finest guest service, and can help lead our team in the relentless pursuit of excellence. Previous experience within a luxury boutique Hotel/Inn, particularly with Relais and Chateaux and/or Forbes 4 or 5-star property, is preferred. The position can be seasonal or year-round. Live near the beach in the quintessential New England seaside village of Chatham! Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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

Mexico

CARETAKERS WANTED to manage four Airbnb rentals in the beautiful UNESCO city of Guanajuato. Work part-time in exchange for a great rooftop apartment, with a monthly stipend, and no rent or utilities to pay. Spectacular views, and a huge outdoor space, with many steps to climb. To learn more, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] Minimum two month stay. Duties include check-ins, cleaning apartments, shopping, maintenance and emailing. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Minnesota

ON SITE CARETAKER NEEDED in Inver Grove Heights, in Dakota County, Minnesota. Experience preferred. Wage plus free two bedroom apartment provided. Duties include cleaning vacant apartments, cleaning common areas, delivering notices, touch up painting as needed, and work as part of a great team. Will be on-call every three to four weeks. Lawn care and shoveling (as a team) required. This is a full-time position, Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Overtime as needed. Must live on site. Please fax resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers].

Missouri

CARETAKER COUPLE WANTED: [Contact info available to subscribers], Lake Ozark, MO is looking for a responsible, competent couple who would live at the park full-time, year round as a Resident Caretaker. A three bedroom, 2 1/2 bath apartment (2nd floor) including all utilities, cable TV and Wi-Fi furnished in exchange for general Camp Host duties. Those include general maintenance (plumbing/electrical), cleaning, yard work, pool maintenance, front desk/store clerk and keep a presence when owners are absent. Must be friendly and courteous to customers. Non-smokers and no pets. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers], or email your resume and pictures to [Contact info available to subscribers]

OUR [Contact info available to subscribers] in Union, MO is currently searching for a Ranch Caretaker. Responsibilities in this role include: residing at the property and performing nightly closing duties, including feeding and watering animals when necessary; completing general grounds keeping and repair tasks for the location; performing light electrical, carpentry and mechanical work as needed. Provide all animals at [Contact info available to subscribers] with proper care and attention including adherence to established feeding, sanitation, and medical procedures. Interact with the public in a positive and courteous manner. This full-time, benefits-eligible position is approximately 40 hours per week including evening and weekend hours. Candidates must have a valid class E driver’s license or the ability to obtain one. If interested, please complete our online application at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Montana

CARETAKER WANTED. Looking for a caring individual to help take care of my father, in a country setting. Room and board provided. Desired duties include: cooking up to two meals per day, assist in monitoring medications, provide companionship, weekly shopping trips to town, and light housekeeping. A green thumb gardener would be a plus! Live in a beautiful mountain setting near the Bridger Mountains. Compensation will depend on experience Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

BILLINGS, MONTANA MINI STORAGE CARETAKER needed. Rent-Free 2-year-old mobile home included. Open and close the gate, trash patrol, minor landscaping, lock checks, show units and complete leases. Small locally owned storage facility, located 100 yards from the Yellowstone River. This would be great for a person with a home based business or other night work. Other than just being around, actual work is estimated a seven hours/week. Must be sociable with handyman skills and able to shovel snow. Time away is possible with prior notice. Basic computer skills and excellent communication skills required. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Hampshire

LONG-TERM CARETAKER/DOG-SITTING single or couple wanted, starting in June. A 1826 historic homestead in southwestern New Hampshire needs a dependable non-smoking person or couple to provide care for this second home and two large but gentle adult dogs (St. Bernard mix and Newfoundland) while the owners are away during the work weeks. The four bedroom/three bathroom house has a newly renovated kitchen-family room with a woodstove on 53 acres. Located in a quiet country setting with a post and beam barn, miles of stone walls, orchards, pond, streams, mature gardens, 200 tap sugarbush, forest trails, 20 honeybee hives, fields and woodlands. Duties include caring for the dogs, keeping the house clean, small home maintenance projects and gardening. It is expected that these duties will take ten to fifteen hours per week. You will be provided housing, internet access and a small stipend. Your accommodations include a private bedroom and access to a full bath within the house that would be shared when guests of the owners are at the house (four to six weekends per year). The caretaker shall have one weekend off each month and two weeks vacation annually. The owners plan to be at the home about 10 to 15 days per month. Minimum qualifications: One year commitment starting in late May to June. Applicants will need to have references, High School diploma or equivalent, able to communicate well in English, caretaker experience, basic maintenance and gardening skills. Must pass a background check. This job is perfect for a single person or a couple looking to live cost-free in a quiet, small town setting. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, retirees, photographers, and writers. The job is very flexible, with no set hours with the exception of keeping a regular schedule for the dogs. We are located in western Sullivan County, NH, one mile away from the covered bridge across the Connecticut River that separates New Hampshire from the Vermont town of Windsor. We are within 30 minutes from the cosmopolitan towns of Hanover, New Hampshire (home of Dartmouth College) and Woodstock, Vermont and 2.5 hours from Boston. X-Country ski/snowshoe/hiking trails are in abundance on the property and nearby. Gas and a grocery chain store are within five minutes, box store shopping areas are within 20 minutes. A car and valid driver’s license will be necessary in order for you to run errands. Ability to work unsupervised and have aptitude/experience on small home maintenance projects is greatly preferred. Please send your resume and cover email describing your interests to caretakergazette@gmail.com and include NH Caretakers in the Subject Line for forwarding purposes. Thanks.

New Jersey/new York

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

New York

LIVE-IN COOK/HOUSEMAN NEEDED for a Glen Cove, NY couple. Responsibilities will include: cooking for two, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, daily housekeeping, occasional entertaining, car maintenance, vendor management, and travel to the Hamptons home for the summer. Requirements: 6+ years of previous similar experience, being animal friendly, being able to pitch in wherever needed, and having excellent, verifiable references. Weekends required during the summer months. Typically 9 am to 4 pm (later hours when dinner is requested). Salary: $80,000 – 85,000, depending on experience, and medical insurance. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

FULL-TIME CARETAKER/PROPERTY MANAGER needed for our estate in Millbrook, NY. Urgently needed! We are searching for a couple for caretaking, property management, driving, and housecleaning. We are looking for a non-smoking mature couple with no children for our home and 86 acres. Must be a good driver. A cottage home with utilities will be provided, along with compensation. References required. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] for an interview.

New Zealand

SINGLE OR COUPLE NEEDED as live-in front desk staff for [Contact info available to subscribers] in Rotorua. We are currently seeking an awesome couple to come and man (or woman) the front desk, starting ASAP. Right now we have a pretty awesome team. This job is working for accommodation plus some pay, the work is fun, short and easy, meaning that you’re also working for friends and good times. Not a bad deal. You will have the responsibility for most aspects of the hostel in the early evening shifts. You will need to be on call to attend to any matters that may arise during the night. This rarely happens. The main benefit of this gig is that you get your own private room, with free laundry facilities, and free and unlimited Wi-Fi. So no more dorms! Combine this with the atmosphere, the perfect hours to get a separate job, and the wide array of work experience you can gain, and you can see the allure of this place. Experience in administration, customer service or a similar role is preferred! This live-in staff position necessitates 30 hours per week for the couple, with one shared day off. This means that the two of you can seek jobs in town and switch with each other according to your schedules. We are looking for at least a five month commitment – ideally for a longer time period! If you would like more information, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]. Drop a bit of information about yourselves, your hopes and dreams, where you’ve been and what you love to do. Adding a resume for a touch of professionalism couldn’t hurt either. You need to have a valid Work Visa/Working Holiday Visa, a NZ bank account and IRD numbers. Thanks.

North Dakota

LIVE-IN MOTEL MANAGER/CARETAKER wanted. Can be a couple or single person. No experience necessary. A good salary, and free accommodation provided. Senior citizens welcome. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity. For details please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

Ohio

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

A BUSY FAMILY in Bexley, OH seeks a live-out Household Manager for this home and a second home. This family includes three children (ages 6, 4, and 7 months) and a black Lab. They employ a Nanny, though the Household Manager should enjoy children as they may be asked to help in case of emergency or illness. They are seeking someone who can manage the daily tasks of the household so the parents can focus on their family and careers. Responsibilities will include housecleaning; supervising the part-time Housekeeper; caring for marble, crystal, silver, artwork, and other fine items; cooking dinner three days a week, plus some cooking for holidays and social functions; laundry and ironing; coordinating social functions; overseeing contractors; running errands; flower arranging; overseeing gardening and outside maintenance; overseeing automobile cleaning; and anything else required to help their homes and lives run smoothly. Holidays and weekends may occasionally be required for social functions, though they will offer comp time or holiday pay for holidays worked. They are looking for an individual who is able and willing to take the initiative without constant supervision or management; a problem-solver; self-motivated; and flexible. They need a person with a positive attitude who is willing and able to take on many roles as needed. Should have previous experience working in a private home of wealth. Please send resume for consideration to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Oklahoma

LOOKING FOR A LONG-TERM, FULL-TIME foreman/caretaker to live on the property and maintain a wildlife ranch in Canadian County, Oklahoma. The ideal candidate will be able to do general land and property maintenance, and perform handyman repairs and equipment maintenance. The person chosen will be provided a very nice home in which to live on property. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Must be responsible, hard-working and have a positive attitude as well as a knowledge of landscape equipment and machinery, including tractor, front loader, chain saw, etc. Essential duties: Maintain buildings and areas surrounding homes Maintain lakes and ponds Maintain an intensive supplemental feeding program for deer and photo blinds Provide predator control of feral hogs and coyotes Maintain and beautify the ranch Possess handyman skills Provide security of gated property Maintain ranch equipment, vehicles and facilities Construct and maintain fences Willingness to be available 24 hours per day for questions, emergencies, etc. Characteristics: Ability to provide excellent customer service to family and guests Ability to keep a positive attitude and work rare weekends if necessary Qualifications: Able to operate and maintain equipment Able to solve problems Able to maintain records Able to work independently and keep a work schedule Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisor and officials Very safety conscious Able to prioritize as well as multi-task Have excellent communication skills Have a valid Oklahoma driver’s license Capable of traversing rough terrain and working under harsh conditions Please mail your cover letter and resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

EXCEPTIONALLY SENSITIVE AND ASTUTE GENT wanted for a caretaker position in Mustang, OK. Live-in and use of house for no rent in exchange for supervision and assistance with basic chores and some pruning and yardwork. The ideal candidate will also have coursework in psychology and/or meditation. Please be over 25 and have your life together. The job is for you but your family will have to have other accommodations. Small pet negotiable. All details provided upon interview. I do not text, and do not have a smartphone. Please write to me at Caretaker [Contact info available to subscribers] and please follow the same guidelines.

Oregon

CARETAKERS NEEDED. Couple preferred for a remote, off-grid, historic resort site at 1,800′ in Oregon. No pay. Nice cabin and some organic food provided; also has greenhouse, blueberries and perks. You will do light maintenance, landscape, water systems. Winter happens. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

NEED A COUPLE to do housekeeping and property maintenance at an Oregon Motel close to Crater Lake National Park. We offer accommodation in a trailer, one bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and small living room plus 40 hours of work each week (six days/six hours per day, $10.00/hour can’t take a day off together), utilities free. This position is open now to November 15. You must have a valid Driver’s License, be able to lift up to 40 pounds alone, be able to fix guest rooms in 20 minutes, pass a drug test, and no alcohol abuse. No children or pets, and no one else will be allowed to sleep at the property. Please provide two previous references doing caretaker or hospitality work. Please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER NEEDED in Milton-Freewater, Oregon. I am looking for a caretaker to assist around the farm for the summer. Will need to do some light work, mow the lawn, and help feed some animals. You must have your own trailer/camper to stay in. I can provide a clean, nice place to park your trailer/camper with power and water provided. For more information please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

WANTED: Couple to job share caretaker/janitor/housekeeping responsibilities at [Contact info available to subscribers] located in Eastern Oregon. Hiring for the Summer 2018 season running through September 30 approximately. Responsibilities include maintaining grounds, lodge, cabins and bathhouses. Duties include mowing and irrigation rotation of grounds, maintenance and cleaning of lodge, cabins and bathhouses, laundry and helping in the kitchen during and after meals. Salary is $3,000/month plus room and board. Must be able to pass a background check and obtain a current Oregon State Food Handlers card. For additional information please email us at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Panama

LIVE-IN house sitter/CARETAKER. Individual or couple needed for a house/guest house in Panama. If you love nature, this is a rare opportunity. Magical acres in the cloud forest on a beautiful river 10 to 15 minutes from town. Tropical climate. Could be a retiree, writer, or serenity deficient soul(s) good organization and communication skills, computer skills, handyman/construction skills, permaculture/gardening knowledge/skills and if you have some Spanish or are bilingual are all a huge plus. No smoking, drugs, or substance abuse problems. References required. Will consider short-term (two/six months) but prefer long-term (six/12+ months). Mature applicants welcome. Compensation negotiable. Please send your resume or letter describing your life and skills to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Pennsylvania

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

LONG-TERM CARETAKER POSITION available for beautiful country estate in eastern Pennsylvania. Part-time duties are all that is required to cover housing expenses. Duties include mowing, weed wacking, flower beds maintenance and some light building maintenance. Living quarters are a beautiful two bedroom apartment with deck overlooking stream fed ponds and woods. Wildlife visits are a constant happening. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

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

Rhode Island

LIVE-IN INNKEEPER COUPLE needed. If you are looking for a lifestyle change and a beautiful vibrant place to live, we look forward to meeting you! Our award winning, newly renovated luxury boutique Inn on Historic Hill is seeking a high-energy, hard-working, forward-thinking, trustworthy hospitality professional(s) to join our team. The responsibilities included in this position are related to carrying out day to day operations of the Inn efficiently and accurately, while relating to guests with presence and poise. Responding to inquiries and taking guest reservations via phone, online, and through third-party sites, guest check in and check out, providing hospitality and concierge services, attending to breakfast, daily housekeeping and laundry tasks, assisting in keeping the property neat and orderly, office work related to the guest reservation system and organization of reservation paperwork, and social media. This is a full time live-in position. Culinary/pastry background, light repair/maintenance experience a plus. Please submit your cover letter, resume, references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Scotland

KILCHOAN MANAGEMENT LIMITED, a cultural and educational enterprise which is involved in conservation and rewilding, is looking for a caretaker and housekeeping couple to join their close knit and hardworking team. This job opportunity is perfect for a couple who love the countryside and all that it entails. Accommodation and transport included. Please apply with your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

South Carolina

CARETAKER NEEDED in Kings Creek, SC. I have property in a quiet location, near Blacksburg, SC. The caretaker will need to provide access to the property for authorized users, and take care of the dogs. A semi-furnished one bedroom apartment in an old office building will be provided. You can live rent free, but you must pay for your electricity usage. References and deposit required. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Switzerland

THE [Contact info available to subscribers] is a small family run hotel in the heart of the Berner Oberland, in the Swiss Alps. Beside the hotel rooms we run a bar/restaurant with 30 seats and a busy terrace. We are looking for someone (EU nationals only, please) to support the manager in covering reception, kitchen back-up, and housekeeping and bar work; all the roles involved in running a small 12 bedroom hotel. We have a small team, so we expect everybody to be hands-on, which means gardening from time to time, too. We pay Swiss salaries, tips are shared equally, full board and accommodation provided. We are looking for those who are keen to enter the hotel profession or have experience already and who have the personality to work in a social environment. The customer staff relationship is a key part of our family run hotel. We look for positive ambitious staff with a proactive attitude (must have a European Passport). We also provide a detailed reference for further employers at the end. Please note the hotel is in a remote village high in the Alps. The hotel is owned by David Waterhouse from London. Your first language should be German or English (most guests are from USA, Switzerland, Germany and the Netherlands but also from the UK). The summer season starts in the beginning of June. We are looking for someone to work from from the beginning of June to the end of September, or the beginning of October. For more information, please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Tennessee

LIVE-IN PROPERTY CARETAKER needed in Tellico Plains, TN. Now hiring for a property caretaker for a beautiful cabin/motel/restaurant facility located in the Cherokee National Forest of Southeastern Tennessee. This is a live-in position that requires food service experience. The successful candidate will also be responsible for light maintenance, housekeeping, grounds-keeping and guest services. Lodging is provided, as well as a weekly salary. This is an ideal position for someone with good management skills. No pets are permitted, and reliable transportation is required. For additional information, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] This position is available immediately.

[Contact info available to subscribers], the premier leader and innovator in the self-storage industry that constructs, owns and operates all of its facilities, is looking for an on-site resident property management team for one of their Memphis, TN properties. We are looking for a two person on-site resident property management team. The team must not only be able to work together but also be able to live together in the apartment provided as part of the benefits package. Must be customer focused, technically savvy, career minded and dependable. Previous experience not required. We’ll provide you with the skills and training to be successful. Our outstanding benefits package includes a competitive salary, company-sponsored 401K retirement savings plan, employee health insurance, cafeteria (section 125) plan, holidays and vacation pay, bonus pay, five day work week, and an apartment with utilities provided. To apply, please submit your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

LOOKING FOR A COUPLE to serve as part-time caretakers for a Nashville property. Duties, in exchange for living in a 1,000 sq. ft. two bedroom, one bath private apartment, would include: maintaining house, vehicle, and property, airport pick-up and drop off, grocery shopping, light errands, laundry and housekeeping. Must have availability during weekdays. A background check is required. If interested please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Texas

COUPLE NEEDED FOR A HUNTING RANCH/LODGE near Eagle Pass, TX. Full-time couple needed for caretakers of winter hunting and year-round cattle ranch located outside of Eagle Pass, TX. Duties to include watering routes, feed cattle, fill corn/protein feeders, maintain fences, tractor work (small and large equipment) and maintenance detailed by ranch guidelines and instructions. Experience with heavy machinery needed. Housekeeping, yard work and weekend assistance with cooking and cleaning. Background check required. Personal reliable transportation required for off ranch errands and supplies runs (paid mileage). Includes furnished mobile home, utilities and DirecTV. The ranch is located 15 miles from Eagle Pass and an additional seven miles travel from Highway 57. Unfortunately, facilities are not favorable for children. Reports of weekly activities to be issued by email, therefore, some basic computer skills are necessary. Compensation will start at $9.00 – $12.00, or more, depending on your experience level. To apply for this position, please call or text [Contact info available to subscribers].

A BEAUTIFUL 100+ ACRE HORSE RANCH in Montgomery, TX needs a new full-time manager, horse and dog caretaker. This is a former first class event horse training facility with 32 horses boarded and a dog rescue. Now we have about seven retired horses and three horses to ride. A few minis and four donkeys. No horse showings at the moment, but we do allow periodic training clinics to be held at the ranch on the outdoor jumps, dressage arena and lighted arena. We have 17 dogs currently looking for homes that live in kennels, two barn cats, geese and few chickens. It’s a very nice environment with friendly people. Our current manager of 10 years will show you what needs to be done. He is leaving permanently in three weeks. Candidates must be kind to animals and genuinely care about their well-being and happiness. You must be willing to work very hard as needed to care for these animals and help maintain the ranch. Someone that does not need to be told what to do and does his job well with pride. You would never say That is not my job. We want a team player. Living accommodations are negotiable, and the salary is negotiable. There is a one bedroom barn apartment in the barn and a one bedroom manager’s house. Must have a car. No drugs and prefer a non-smoking, non-drinker. Couple is not preferred but OK for the right people. Local candidates preferred. Must have experience with horses and dogs. Must be dependable, honest, drug free and willing to submit to a drug and background check. Looking for someone to stay at least two years or longer. Please submit your information, current photo, contact info, etc., and resume or job history, salary expectations and goals to [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you.

FULL-TIME, ONGOING CAMPUS CARETAKER needed at [Contact info available to subscribers] in Irving, Dallas County. Founded in 1975, [Contact info available to subscribers] is a non-profit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships. The assistance dogs we breed, raise and train aren’t just the ears, hands and legs of their human partners. They’re also goodwill ambassadors and often, their best friends. They open up new opportunities and new possibilities, and spread incredible joy. We unite people with dogs in a powerful program that leads to greater independence and confidence. Under the general supervisor of the Program Manager the caretaker is responsible for the support and resource for program participants during their stay in the dormitories for team training. This position also provides general maintenance to the dormitory and campus grounds and performs regular campus security checks. This position will also support program staff with transportation, data entry and general administration. The caretaker is required to live in the campus dormitory as a condition of employment for the convenience of the employer to support guests and respond to guest needs, perform security functions, and handle emergencies outside of normal business hours. Work on weekends and holidays required. The employee will normally be scheduled to work 40 hours per week during normal business hours (8am – 5pm). An average of eight hours/week after hours and overtime can be expected. Security duties will be performed nightly after 6:30 pm. In addition, the employee is expected to be available to respond to emergencies and requests from dormitory guests outside normal business hours. Employee will be compensated for time worked outside the employee’s regularly scheduled hours. The employee will not be paid for “on-call” time. To apply, please go to [Contact info available to subscribers]

LODGE MANAGER NEEDED in Henderson County, Texas. As the Lodge Manager on this Athens, Texas ranch, you will responsible for the oversite, maintenance and upkeep of the Lodge and grounds. The duties to be completed and overseen by you include, but will not be limited to, caring for the family’s 20,000 square foot main lodge, four guest houses and several employee houses, day-to-day management of the landscape crew, cleaning crew, handy man, orchard worker and general contractors, cleaning and maintenance of an 80,000 gallon pool, responsible for the ranch chicken coop and orchard (fruits and berries), assist the ranch manager with paperwork, including payroll and accounting, grocery shopping, driving to and from Dallas and Tyler for special trips if items can’t be secured from Athens, making online purchases per owners’ requests, coordinating with family’s personal chef, baby sitters and nanny staff, planning and setting up for holidays, business meetings, parties, etc. Will need to answer texts, emails, some phone calls periodically on weekends. Prerequisites: prefer someone with a four-year degree, prefer someone to be bilingual in Spanish and English, hotel management, estate management or previous ranch or plantation house management skills required. Candidates must be highly organized and be proficient on a computer, scanner, printer, Microsoft office and able to develop excel spreadsheets. Must pass a highly detailed personal background check. The family is very private and expects proper discretion, etc. Salary will be $45,000 – $65,000 based on experience. Medical benefits are being worked up right now but are not being offered until a probationary period is satisfied. A work vehicle and room and board provided. Housing available on site with a five acre yard, with utilities included. Please send your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] with Athens as the subject line. Thank you!

A PRIVATE FISHING CLUB founded in 1935 in beautiful East Texas is looking for a responsible, friendly couple to function as property managers of the lake, brood ponds, club house, outbuildings, docks, piers and grounds situated in 400+ acres of trees, water and tranquility. The position is live-in and offers a salary, house and utilities. Duties include the maintenance of buildings, property and machinery, mowing, cleaning, cooking/meal service for 4-20 people three or four days per week, domestic tasks and landscaping. Applicants must pass a thorough background check and interviews before being hired. Please email a copy of both resumes with references for consideration to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Utah

CARETAKER WANTED in Kanab, UT. I’m offering a private apartment and utilities with washer and dryer in exchange for groundskeeping and light repair. Must be a quiet person, experienced, drug and alcohol free, nonsmoker, keep your agreements, be accountable and be able to communicate. Preferably you do this for a living as a property caretaker. No pets. For more information, please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

Vermont

CARETAKER NEEDED for an 1850’s central Vermont farm house on five acres. One bedroom. Animals welcome, dogs, horse, goat, sheep, etc. Caretaker need in Winter: November 2018 through May 2019. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

DO YOU: Love growing and creating beauty with flowers and vegetables? – Have extensive experience with organic gardening methods? – Have at least five years verifiable experience as a gardener? – Have skills arranging flowers and preserving vegetables and fruits? – Have experience with gardens records keeping, greenhouse propagation and management? – Take pride in your work and being part of a team of people who work hard and support each other? If so, please read on. Responsibilities: Planning, planting and cultivating multiple flower and vegetable gardens. – Harvesting, preserving and storing produce. – Maintaining shade trees, fruit trees, berries and grapes. – Greenhouse operation and maintenance. – Hiring and managing a seasonal gardening assistant. – In general, keeping the gardens in accordance with the owners’ aesthetic preferences and their commitment to the values of operating their property in an environmentally sustainable, efficient and safe manner. Skills and Qualifications: – Extensive experience and knowledge of the organic production of both vegetables and flowers, from propagation and cultivation, to harvest, preserving/processing and storage. – Possession of a strong aesthetic sense in order to help design the gardens in attractive ways and to be able to provide fresh vegetables and beautiful flower arrangements as requested. – Experience keeping accurate, useful and reliable records and the ability to maintain tools and surroundings in a neat and attractive manner. – Greenhouse management experience. – Excellent communication and collaboration skills. – Employee management skills. To apply, please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Virginia

INNKEEPER WANTED. We are looking for a dynamic, motivated person to manage our 22 room Inn located in an [Contact info available to subscribers] mansion in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia near the historic, college town of Lexington. We offer a basic salary plus a percentage of gross income. A room in the Inn is also included. Applicants must be able to accomplish all aspects of making reservations, checking guests in, cooking breakfast and payroll management (this latter skill can be taught by the current Innkeeper). Please contact the owner, [Contact info available to subscribers]

Washington

SEEKING A CARETAKER (single or couple) for an 80-acre property. We are located in a rural setting in the foothills of the North Cascade Mountains in Whatcom County, 26 miles from Bellingham. We provide an attractive well-maintained house and all utilities in a beautiful setting in exchange for some basic maintenance jobs. Other work on the property as needed is paid at an hourly rate. Work typically may involve caring for four well-behaved goats and two cats during owner absences, weed-whacking, operation of tractor for winter plowing, maintenance of equipment involving small motors, and building repairs as needed. Caretakers will look after the property when owners are absent, about one week each month. Useful skills include basic property maintenance (basic carpentry, plumbing), use of power equipment such as weed whackers and chainsaws, and small motor maintenance. Caretaker(s) must be nonsmoker, physically fit, and animal lovers. Caretakers will have quite a bit of free time. We are looking for a long-term commitment. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

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

CARETAKER NEEDED in Day Creek, WA. We are looking for a couple with their own RV (we have full hookups available) to live on our farm, who have some social skills and preferably computer skills. There is some work for pay and balance is a trade. All to be discussed and negotiated. You can go to [Contact info available to subscribers] and see our farm. Please text [Contact info available to subscribers]

MY NAME IS [Contact info available to subscribers]. I live in Shelton, Washington on a small farm. I am type one diabetic and will occasionally need help with medical issues. I have 25 chickens, five geese, two dogs, and a cat. I will need help around the farm with gardening and help with the animals. I am looking for someone to move into my house. I have room upstairs for a single person. I am looking for a trade for help around my farm for room and board. If interested, please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

West Virginia

CAMPGROUND HOST needed at the [Contact info available to subscribers] through September 5, 2018. The Gerald Freeman Camp is nestled in the headwaters of Sutton Lake in central West Virginia, 70 miles north of Charleston. Volunteers will need their own RV. Volunteer duties will include serving as Campground Host and working with the Contract Park Attendant to provide visitor services, including overnight surveillance for this 158 site campground. A full RV hook-up site is designated for the Campground Host. If interested, please apply at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wisconsin

NEED A FULL-TIME, RESIDENT CARETAKER for a northwestern Wisconsin trout stream retreat on 1,650 forested acres. Used as a weekend retreat by the owners since the 1920’s. Salary plus free on-site housing provided. Building, grounds, machine, trail, road, fence and owners’ cabins maintenance work. Four owners’ cabins and ten outbuildings. The owner will train the caretaker in the operation of a simple on-site fish hatchery. The caretaker should be mechanically inclined, physically fit, and capable of operating skid steer, ATV, snowmobile, snow plow, chain saw, etc. This is a great opportunity for an outdoors oriented person. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

FREE RENT PROVIDED in exchange for property caretaking in Milwaukee. With over twenty years of experience in the rental real estate industry, we at [Contact info available to subscribers] are committed to providing residents with not just a place to live but rather a place to call home. We are an owner-operated company that is dedicated to offering well-maintained, high-quality residential communities operated by skilled management and maintenance staff. With multiple locations in both Wisconsin and Illinois, we have properties to suit every need and lifestyle. Karademas Management is seeking at [Contact info available to subscribers] in Milwaukee, Wisconsin a pleasant and professional property caretaker. This position offers a rent free studio apartment in exchange for caretaking duties after hours. This position works well with any existing full or part-time career. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following activities: Respond to and handle all after hours emergency calls and tenant lockouts Monitor parking and check for illegally parked vehicles Mow all assigned areas including trimming bushes and small trees Pick up and dispose of trash around the property daily Pet waste station is to be checked, disposed of, and replenished of waste bags as needed Remove snow by hand or with snow blower and salt all sidewalks and ramps Light emergency maintenance We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information.

Wyoming

INTERESTED in spending August – September (or September only) on a non-working ranch by Wyoming’s Big Horn Mountains near Sheridan? This is an opportunity for someone – writer, graduate student, retiree, or couple – to have use of a beautifully situated, recently restored vintage ranch house (kitchen, living room, two bedrooms, bathroom, two porches, Wi-Fi) in exchange for 20 hours of help per week (at $10 per hour) doing mainly gardening/errands. Small rental fee ($75 per month) asked. Smart phone recommended. Must have insured, 4-wheel drive vehicle for rutted roads. No pets, children, smoking, or drugs. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] stating your background and preferred dates. Personal/phone interviews and references required.

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Experienced caretakers will watch your property in or near northern Idaho. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Scandinavian family of five (45, 44, 14, 13 and 10 years of age) seeking caretaking opportunities. Adults are former police officers (also certified firefighters), she now a grade school teacher, he a security consultant. Both college educated. Talents and certifications include: Electric, marine engineering, diving, military training, maintenance of buildings and machinery, boat operations (captain’s and engineer’s certificate), heavy machinery, EMT, first aid instructor and plenty more. Available from September on, long-term. Up for pretty much anything, anywhere!:-) Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information.

Home Wanted. Willing to help in the Watsonville, Royal Oaks, and Felton, California area. I’m an adult male, ranch hand, property caretaker in search of an honest, private, small cabin, cottage, house or large studio, detached room, or mobile home located in the hills, or the countryside, or just out of town with a yard for my dog to be safe. Looking for a possible work exchange for all or part of the rent. I have the skills to improve your home and property, building maintenance, home repairs, gardening, landscaping, ranch hand – animal care and more. Please feel free to call me at [Contact info available to subscribers] so we can talk (sorry no text). Thank you.

Experienced caretaker/innkeeper available immediately in Eastern North Carolina. Have six years’ experience as a private property manager with 1,300 combined acres, and three years innkeeping/upscale apartment management. Very hands on. Have experience with equipment, maintenance, plumbing, electrical, landscaping, and security. Let’s talk Eastern North Carolina or the southeastern USA/Caribbean. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Live-in position wanted in the general Columbus, OH area, Franklin/Delaware counties. Can provide house/dog/plant sitter/companion, light duties, including some cooking or baking. I’m a male senior, on social security now, and have a slight handicap (back surgery). Need Soonest, i.e. June 1st, Desperate, as I’m presently staying in an extended stay motel after two months of physical rehab. Please call or text me at [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you for your consideration.

Highly Experienced and Thoroughly Vetted Private Service Professional seeking permanent long-term salaried position in the USA as a House/Estate Manager, Personal Assistant, Private Cook, Caregiver/Companion/Driver, or any combination thereof. I possess over 10 years of experience in high level Private Service working directly for High Net Worth Individuals, CEOs, and their families. I have been intensely vetted, and my background is spotless. My resume and references are completely verifiable. I am single with no children and will relocate for a great opportunity working for nice people. I am available to begin work within 30 days after receiving employment contract. Personal Info: DOB: 11/18/1968, US Citizen, Non-smoker, Drug-free, Very light drinker, Clean driving record, Clean Federal background check, Clean credit, Excellent references, Able to travel for work, Auto-2017 Subaru, No dating/No nightlife, and my parents are both deceased. Serious inquiries should please contact me for my complete Resume by emailing [Contact info available to subscribers]

Live-in experienced caretaker available in North County/La Jolla, California. I’m a very caring and experienced caretaker looking for full-time, live-in job. For more details, please feel free to call [Contact info available to subscribers]. I look forward to hear from you.

Couple available to housesit in Minnesota. We are both teachers and have the summer off. We have his 13-year-old daughter a couple of nights per week, and she would need to be accepted. One of us would have time during the summer to work full-time, but not at all during the school year. We are looking to housesit and pay some rent vs. working full-time for living expenses. If you know of anything in Minnesota that fits that description, please email [Contact info available to subscribers] Thanks.

Experienced house/pet sitter available in the Bay Area during the second half of August – I’m available to care for your home (and pets) in San Francisco, Marin or Berkeley areas from August 14 until September 4. Heading to Burning Man? Count on me! References available. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Experienced Property Caretaker/groundskeeper, a U.S. Army Veteran looking for year around position in the Salmon, Idaho area or Idaho or western Montana with housing, utilities and some wages. I’m single, do not smoke or use drugs. References and resume available upon request. I can be contacted at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Seeking medium to long-term property caretaking and house sitting positions within or around the Fort Dodge, Iowa area. Good natured, trustworthy couple pursuing college degrees while capable of handling jobs. We have two small dogs that are well trained. Experience in lawn care, capable of taking care of gardening and landscape. We can assure that your property will be taken care of with appreciation and confidence. We are quiet, dependable, hard-working, and maintain a clean residence. Credible references available. Can give more information upon request. Thank you for your consideration, looking forward to hearing from you! Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers]. Thanks.

Experienced and handy couple looking for management, caretaking, or pet sitting work starting June 4th. Please call/text [Contact info available to subscribers].

A mature single writer seeks a position with part-time duties. I’m trustworthy, reliable, punctual, amiable, and organized. Experienced in clerical, radio, editorial, marketing, and journalism. Can do light cooking, yardwork, pool maintenance, animal care, basic maintenance, and am willing to learn the rest. Non-smoker, non-drinker in excellent health. Great references. Flexible geographically. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Happily married couple, 20+ years with the right combination of skills resourcefulness creativity and integrity are able to take care of your isolated/rural property. Feel free to contact us for any questions you may have at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Greetings – It’s that time of year again to make my summer/upcoming Caretaking Plans. The last two summers have been in the eternally lovely Villa di Corliano in Tuscany, Italy, and I happen to be there right now as well. I’m looking for a beautiful place to stay/caretake/visit at your Villa, Ranch, BNB, Estate, Winery, Home, Guest House, etc. I can housesit, care for your beloved animals and do light gardening – over holidays or even longer. I can oversee your property with confidence and care – and interface with staff, coordinate duties and events and even supervise. I enjoyed assisting in the Wedding arrangements and various dinners, concerts and other events at The Villa. I’m multi-talented and solution oriented, a team player with an entrepreneurial spirit. I am also flexible, creative and content with the beauty and grandeur of nature… with a sunny disposition and a happy heart. I speak French, Spanish and Italian, have Masters Degrees in ESL and Traditional Chinese Medicine, with a long career in holistic healthcare as a Licensed Acupuncturist, Homeopath/Naturopath. Definitely a non-smoker. Will consider all possibilities most anywhere in the world. References in English, French and Italian available upon request. If you have any questions, or would like to speak with me, just let me know via email and I’ll send my phone and Skype address. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] Thanks.

Seeking caretaking opportunity in East Sooke, BC, Canada. We are a mature, professional couple with caretaking experience. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers].

Caretaker/Handyman/house sitter available in the Santa Barbara, CA area. Christian man, 60-years-young, native of Santa Barbara, urgently seeking a new housing relationship. Ideally, I would like to offer my handyman skills in exchange for reduced rent for a cottage, guest house, studio, etc. Respectfully, I offer for your consideration, a solid work ethic, positive attitude, no drinking, drugs, or parties. I have numerous skills and attributes that honestly make me a quality candidate for a caretaker/handyman/house sitter situation. I promise to show you and your home/property the greatest respect. Local references available. Should you wish to discuss your needs further, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]. Thank you in advance for your consideration.

Retired professional couple looking to housesit someplace warm and sunny (Florida, Caribbean, Mexico) during February and possibly March, 2019. We are responsible, healthy, no drugs/smoking. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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