The Caretaker Gazette July / August 2024

Alaska

[Contact info available to subscribers] needs a summer caretaker in Nome, AK. Are you looking for an awesome summer work experience in a remote location? Come to northwestern Alaska and enjoy the beautiful mountain views, amazing history, and soak in the natural hot springs all summer long as the new [Contact info available to subscribers] caretaker. The caretaker will work to make sure Pilgrim is kept safe and clean, greet guests visiting the site, and help out with other onsite projects, all while enjoying the beautiful scenery here. You will be provided with housing – a small cabin with a wood stove, appliances, and power on demand. Your main task will be to provide safety and security to the property. You will be responsible for cleaning, sanitizing, and overall site maintenance. Must be comfortable in a remote setting, be able to respond to basic wildlife or first aid scenarios and be comfortable with adverse weather conditions and summertime bugs (mainly, mosquitoes!). Must have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and be able to pass a background check. The position will last through late September. If you have any questions, go to our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] for the full job description and to apply!

LOOKING FOR PREFERABLE A COUPLE wanting to experience living in a remote wilderness area of Alaska along the Yukon River for the summer, maybe longer. You would live in a log cabin removed from our homestead. You would be here to fill in for us on periods when we have to leave to get supplies or for appointments and someone needs to be here to care for the dogs at our cabin site. We have 30some friendly Alaskan Huskies. Also to help infrequently with extra manpower if we need help. We live mostly off the land with a garden, fishing, moose, and caribou. No roads. Access in summer is by boat and ATV. Please contact us for more information. Get a feel for us by visiting [Contact info available to subscribers] and then email [Contact info available to subscribers]

NOW INTERVIEWING FOR A PERSON who would be able to spend the summer here (now through September 15) to manage a small 50 tree orchard on a large, very beautiful property near Homer. Lodging consists of an off-grid tiny house located at the orchard with fresh spring water nearby. We provide basic food staples, an ATV and/or a farm truck as needed. This is a physically demanding job of about 20 hours per week which includes mowing, weeding, trimming, moving trees, setting up a waterline, and fence repairs. Extra jobs are also available for an hourly wage for over 20 hours. We are looking for someone who loves nature, loves trees, and has an eye for beauty and neatness in the cabin and surrounding area. You will need experience with yard machines, mowers, and chainsaws. To apply, please call the

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Arizona

PROPERTY AND ANIMAL CARETAKER needed for a southeastern Arizona property. Live rent and utility free in a 350 sq. ft. casita, at a 4,780 ft. elevation, in exchange for property and critter care. Additional limited storage is available on the property. Looking for someone reasonably healthy who will complete minor maintenance duties and critter care and feeding in my absence. Experience with tractor operation is a plus. Horses, donkeys, dogs, and cats need care and feeding when I am away or working long hours. A background check is required. No excessive drinking or illegal drugs allowed. Please send your letter of inquiry and resume/work experience to [Contact info available to subscribers]

FULL-TIME, YEAR ROUND COUPLE wanted for off-grid private property management. This is an amazing opportunity for a couple to share the experience of being off-grid in the mountains of Arizona, located 90 minutes outside of Phoenix. Combine your skill sets to work and develop this property which includes geodesic domes for growing, a large diverse orchard, and small animals (currently chickens, turkeys, and dogs) with the hope to branch out to bigger animals in the future. Your skills should include: being able to understand solar equipment to ensure it is working properly, experience growing food successfully, handling of large equipment to clear roads of snow, house management, including the cleaning of the primary’s house on the property, care of animals (specifically poultry and canines), working with a team of individuals to record videos that are educational for those interested in off-grid living, physical activity including lifting and carrying, and managing and organizing inventory lists. Housing is offered, along with a salary of $5,000 to $7,500 per month depending on your experience. The couple must both have a current driver’s license and be able to pass a background check. Please email your resumes to

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Arizona/Florida

CARETAKER NEEDED. I have two homes – one in Arizona where I spend the majority of my time, and my other home is in Florida. I have a 40-acre Arizona ranch. Tasks include equipment and grounds maintenance (tractor, golf carts, all vehicles, generators, blowers, fences, lights, fans, etc.). Basic carpentry, plumbing and electrical skills required. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]