The Caretaker Gazette March / April 2010

Alabama

I NEED A house sitter and animal caretaker for the months of June to August for my home and animals outside of Selma. I have ten acres. I will need to show and teach the house sitter how to feed and care for my animals. The house sitter must be an animal lover to care for my horses, dogs, and cats. The horses do not need exercising or brushing. For more details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Alaska

ALASKAN WILDERNESS NANNY/Housekeeper needed. Nanny and housekeeper needed for a wilderness Alaskan residence. Private yurt, along with full room and board provided. This is a remote location; fly-in only, limited email and phone service available, near the base of Denali. Our daughter is two-years-old and needs daytime care only. A full description of duties will be sent on reply. Prefer a single woman but may consider an older couple if qualifications match. No smokers, drugs and social drinkers only. Applicants must pass a background check. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] with full resume.

AN ALASKA FISHING LODGE is looking for a mature, married couple with their own RV to work as camp hosts. The season is from May 20 to September 15, 2010. Duties include greeting and checking in and out of cabins; maid service once a week each cabin; weighing in and hanging fish at end of fishing charters; watering hanging baskets and flower beds in front of cabins; preparing and grilling weekly barbeques; posting daily fishing schedules on office reader board for cabin guests; and some light maintenance and grounds keeping around cabins. Cabins are 10 minutes from town. You will receive an RV space near the river with sewer, water, and electric hook-ups. Part of compensation is fishing charters aboard world class fishing vessels with professional guides. Small salary available along with space and fishing perks. This is definitely an adventure for a couple who enjoys people, who don’t mind hard work, and who wants to experience Alaska. Please mail your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers].

HAVE THE ADVENTURE of a lifetime in Alaska. Volunteer Opportunities available in [Contact info available to subscribers]. 60 host positions statewide with free campsite, stipend, training and more. Season is May to September with a minimum six week commitment. Please contact the volunteer coordinator by phone at [Contact info available to subscribers], or fax [Contact info available to subscribers], or email [Contact info available to subscribers] or visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information.

Arizona

MINI-FARM CARETAKER wanted long term to help with quiet, solar-powered homestead near Tucson. Duties include caring for and milking goats, tending poultry and parrot, watering plants, irrigation repair, helping in organic vegetable garden, and projects. Duties shared with owners except when vacationing. Applicant should be financially secure, handy, conservation minded and willing to live simply. A separate one room furnished guest room with cooking and sink area and a separate bathroom (with composting toilet) is provided. Trade rent plus extras for work. Enjoy sustainable living in beautiful Sonoran desert. Nonsmoker, no fragrances. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

A FULL-TIME CARETAKER is needed for a ranch in the Red Rock area, between Phoenix and Tucson. Caretaker will need a valid driver’s license. To apply, please mail your resume to Caretaker, [Contact info available to subscribers].

WINTER GUEST RANCH in Arizona is seeking a mature, professional couple for the position of ranch managers, and the qualified couple must have experience in all facets of successful management. We emphasize horseback riding, traditional southwest ranch experiences, along with strong guest and staff relations. The couple must be able to competently handle any office and accounting needs, marketing, guest reservations, plus coordinating ranch needs and activities with the ranch foreman, kitchen and housekeeping staff. Please mail resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers].

TRAVEL-TRAILER, RV, ETC. SPACE available on a small ranch in southeastern Arizona, about 50 miles from Tucson, in exchange for minimal caretaking. Utilities provided. We are looking for someone who likes country living, organic gardening, animals, etc. Facilities are available for your own horse(s) and pets. Miles and miles of state land to ride and hike in. We are looking for a caretaker who is a non-smoker, has no drug use, and minimal alcohol use. A retired person or couple with outside income is preferred. There is no salary provided. For more details and information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers] at his email address of [Contact info available to subscribers]

Letters to the Editor

Hi Gary, just want to say thank you for the profiles you highlight. I really enjoyed the one on Melissa in your last issue. It’s given me a blue print. The reading is entertaining and it inspires me to expand my dreaming. Happy holidays to you and your family. Much health and peace, P. L., Las Vegas, NV

Hi Patti, glad to hear that you enjoy the Caretaker Profiles. Many of our subscribers tell us that the Profiles are one of their favorite things about the Gazette. It’s great to hear that Melissa’s profile has given you a blue print to pursue your own caretaking or house sitting position. I always tell our subscribers not to give up if they haven’t found the position of their dreams – sometimes it can take awhile. We have some tips for prospective house sitters and caretakers on our blog at caretakergazette.blogspot.com

Hello, thanks to your Caretaker Gazette I found a wonderful job in New York. Happy Holidays to you. Can you please put my subscription on hold until I’m ready to look for a new position? Thank you again. Your services were outstanding. Regards, D. C. Benicia CA

Hello Donna, congratulations on finding a wonderful house sitting/property caretaking position through the Gazette. As we do with many of our subscribers who have taken a position and are not currently looking for a new one, we will put your subscription on hold – just let us know when you would like to restart it. Hope your holidays were great. All the best to you in the New Year.

Dear Gary, Happy New Year! You may or may not recall that you and I spoke about an indefinite caretaking position in Europe a few months back (June). I called and asked you questions about the safety of jobs, etc., as I have a 12-year-old. We are here in Ireland for the month house sitting so you set my mind at ease enough that we did grab this opportunity and it has been an incredibly wonderful month spent. I hope this finds you and your family healthy and happy. T. D. Camden, ME

Dear Teresa, Happy New Year to you too. I do remember talking to you about caretaking in Europe. I’m glad that I was able to help you with your questions and that you made the decision to take the house sitting position in Ireland. I’m sure it’s been an incredible experience for you and your child.

Wow, were you ever correct when you said I would get a response to my cat/house sitting ad! I came home from a few days away to find nearly 40 emails and several letters in response – I haven’t even gotten my copy of The Caretaker Gazette yet so it came as a wonderful surprise. And, honestly, how do you ever even choose? They all (or most all) sound absolutely great and the kind of people you would like to know and have in your home. Thank you; thank you for providing such a terrific service. N. M. Cedar Key,

Fl

Nancy, more and more property owners, like you, tell us that they have found their best house sitters by advertising in the Gazette. Please keep us in mind the next time you’ll need a cat/house sitter for your place.

Arkansas

GARDENER/CARETAKER needed for a vacation property in the Ouachita National Forest (Arkansas) from mid-April to mid-October 2010. Maintain a small organic garden, flower beds and fruit trees; light property maintenance; care for and milk small cow and vacation home housekeeping in exchange for a furnished 650 sq. ft. cottage, free long distance, DSL internet, $200/month stipend and a share of the food and milk you produce. This peaceful property includes two streams on seven wooded acres. Located two miles from a beautiful lake; 25 miles west of Hot Springs. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Australia

house sitter NEEDED from July 6 until July 30, 2010 in the Mindarie area of Perth. We are looking for non-smokers to look after our home and two spoilt cats. For more details please call [Contact info available to subscribers], or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER REQUIRED for maintenance and light farm duties in exchange for an air-conditioned four bedroom home close to town in the Coolah district of New South Wales. Please reply in writing with references to The Manager, [Contact info available to subscribers], Australia.

CARETAKER/HANDYMAN needed in Gilgandra. Would be suitable for a semi-retired person for this farming property. An air-conditioned house will be provided. Please reply to [Contact info available to subscribers] Australia.

RESIDENT CARETAKER POSITION available. A couple is required for a 23-story apartment block in [Contact info available to subscribers]. Must have experience in reception and maintenance of the building, with good communication skills. Please mail your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] Australia.

CARETAKER REQUIRED for the [Contact info available to subscribers]. Would be suitable for a couple, either retired or semi-retired to take care of light duties on our holiday retreat at Upper Colo Road. Free accommodation provided, furnished or unfurnished. Please mail written applications to: Mr. [Contact info available to subscribers] Australia.

BUILDING CARETAKER/SUPERVISOR needed. An exciting opportunity exists for the right person to become the building caretaker/supervisor in one of the iconic buildings in Surfers Paradise. This property is located opposite the beachfront and has extensive grounds and resort facilities. The property is approximately 50% holiday letting apartments, and these are managed by an onsite management company. The position will be responsible for the day to day management and maintenance of the building, and is both a hands-on and supervisory role. Important parts of this job include the co-ordination of a team of specialist sub-contractors as well as working closely with the letting agent to ensure that these first class facilities are maintained and provided for all owners, residents and guests. The Executive Committee of the body corporate is seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced people to fill this role. We ideally seek a person with a minimum of five years experience in a similar role, or a person currently working as an assistant to Building Caretaker or similar, and ready for the challenge of stepping up to the next level. Applicants must have, or be willing to obtain a “Blue Card”. This is a permanent position, subject to a probationary period, and an attractive salary paid commensurate with experience and qualifications. Written applications, including references, should be directed to: Caretaker/Supervisor Position, [Contact info available to subscribers] Australia.

Belize

EXPERIENCE TROPICAL SUSTAINABLE Living. No experience necessary. Prefer couple or two adults to caretake [Contact info available to subscribers], a self sufficient integrated homestead. Age not a factor if you are in reasonably good health. A minimum commitment of four weeks or more, anytime of the year. For details, email: [Contact info available to subscribers]

California

[Contact info available to subscribers] of the [Contact info available to subscribers] will be fielding seven crews of young men and women (18 to 26 years old), to spend 5½ months building and maintaining trails in Wilderness areas throughout California’s State & National Parks and National Forests. We provide participants with intense challenges on a daily basis from grueling labor and long hikes at high altitudes carrying heavy packs, to the spartan living conditions far from the luxuries and conveniences of modern life, to the dynamic social situation of a small crew of highly diverse people in an isolated setting. Crew members who complete a Backcountry season consistently describe the experience as both a grand adventure and a great accomplishment in their life. Job duties include trails maintenance of drainage systems and tread, clearance of brush, fallen logs, boulders and other debris, etc.; repair and construction of drainage and erosion control structures; and, repair and re-vegetation of damaged sites and restoration of habitat values. High levels of drive, self discipline and emotional maturity are essential. Salary is $1,387/month minus a $325 commissary fee for food. Successful completion of 900 hours of service work earns a $2,362 education award upon completion of the season. If you find yourself interested in applying for this unique opportunity you should contact us via our website at [Contact info available to subscribers]

AN ONSITE APARTMENT MANAGER is wanted for a convenient and well-maintained 46 unit apartment complex in Orange, CA. We are looking for a responsible and stable mature couple with no pets. Potential candidates must communicate well and be able to interact with all types of individuals. This individual must also be organized and hardworking. Benefits include a base salary of $1,000/month plus a rent free two bedroom townhouse unit on the premises. The Apartment Manager also does not pay gas or water bills for the townhouse unit. There is a Pool, Jacuzzi, and Recreation Room on site. To apply, please fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers].

ASSISTANT MANAGER needed for a remote Mojave Desert California organic vegetarian healthy living ranch. Looking for a spiritual person practicing meditation, yoga with gardening experience to supervise students, animal care, and irrigation. Vegetarian cooking skills a plus. Benefits are a small salary, travel trailer with electricity, all meals, internet, five work days a week. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

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

[Contact info available to subscribers] in the beautiful redwoods of Northern California is looking for a general handyman to look after 120 acres of buildings, water systems, conference center, and housing for volunteers and retreat guests. A person with good skills, a great work ethic and a genial attitude would be ideal. We are also looking for a housekeeper to help with the general cleaning of the lodge, conference center and guest cottages, may also have time to help with kitchen prep or gardening. An ideal candidate would have a good eye for detail, be self directed and be able get along well with others. This would be a great situation for a couple looking for a beautiful place to live work and learn in a supportive community with a sense of purpose and service. An interest in Buddhism is important. We offer room, board, classes and a small stipend in exchange for your time and energy. For more information, please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] or please contact us at [Contact info available to subscribers]

TRAILER SPACE available in exchange for caretaking on my 12 acre horse ranch in Gilroy. This will be a rent exchange for work as a caretaker on the ranch (10 hours/week, days and times are flexible). Work will include maintenance of the ranch facilities, ranch projects, some horse care, feeding, and cleaning. Horse, ranch, and maintenance experience preferred. This is suitable for one to two people only. No Dogs. Horse boarding is available. For more details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

EXPERIENCED COUPLE wanted to manage 23 units in Garden Grove. You will need proven experience in like size building management. We are looking for a couple with top skills in leasing, bookkeeping, turnovers, general maintenance, grounds keeping. You will need your own tools and truck. Must live on site. No pets. Looking for a self-starter with attention to detail, good follow through, and being honest and hardworking. To apply, please fax both resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers].

SINGLE NATUROPATH WANTS TO SHARE RANCH. Hello, my name is [Contact info available to subscribers] and I own a beautiful, historic piece of land in the California Sierras with stone outcroppings, access to wilderness trails, local wineries and wonderful sandy soil to grow just about anything organic. I’m a student of Bowen Therapy and herbology with an interest in horses and animal health. Help with training my Spanish Mustangs, i.e., could do a carriage tour business through the local wineries or start a handicapped riding program; bucking hay, and firewood along with assistance in natural healing therapies and physical transfers for my handicapped son would be very welcome. I’m looking to connect with other people who appreciate a positive lifestyle involving live foods and natural healing. It would be wonderful to even meet a partner who brings experience and knowledge to the table. Participate in a healing miracle… Exuberantly!! I do have a county permitted trailer space with full hookups and/or a bedroom or two as my home is very large with an ozonated hot tub on the deck with a cold plunge right next to it. Want to help build a lap pool? There’s a National Champion black walnut tree, winter creek, organic garden, old barn, pastures and the Cosumnes Rivers nearby. Possibly trade ranches with someone in the Appalachians? If anyone is interested or knows of someone who may want to share an existence in this magical area, please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

LOOKING FOR A LIVE-IN MANAGER or couple who knows how to do some basic plumbing and general fixing and maintenance of a 17 unit apartment building in Glendale. Owner will provide a rent free two bedroom apartment. The building is located in a quiet neighborhood. To apply, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

[Contact info available to subscribers] in Watsonville can use some help. We are about paradigm shift on every level, primarily spiritual, but also mental, emotional, physical and sensual. Here we move from me to we, from the present to the eternal, from the ego mind to the “source”. Being nourished by plants, the forest, gardens, meaningful works, love, respect, creativity and one another, we ascend, and effortlessly evolve and transform into our natural state of peace, joy and surrender to the mystery of it all. [Contact info available to subscribers] is an experiment in discovering the keys to co-creation with nature, living lightly on the land, while utilizing tools and materials which can help us reduce dependence on petrol and industry. There is a long way to go! But we are now nearly 100% solar powered, and even heat our hot tub with wood and sunshine. We mill local logs for lumber, and build small and simple structures for housing ourselves. We have a functional and funky outdoor kitchen in a large greenhouse, there is a small library, a sweet fire circle for evening gatherings, an unfinished cabin/dorm, sewing machine, guitars, and drums. We are in need of folks willing to lend a hand in the garden redesigning and terracing, as well as those wishing to learn some construction skills and increase this knowledge. We like folks to work 25 – 30 hours a week, but some of this will be meeting and food prep time, and the work is generally fun and easy. Future projects include several tree houses, suspension bridges, platforms and maybe a zipline or two. Please bring a sleeping bag, foam pad, water bottle, shoes, gloves, LED headlamp, towel, and instruments and don’t forget your toothbrush and big smiles! Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details. Peace!

Canada

PRIVATE CHEF/MANAGER POSITION available. A 118-year-old private club located on Tondern Island, Lake Muskoka, Ontario, is in need of a seasonal Club Chef/Manager. Club houses members and their invited guests of up to 28 people per week. The Manager/Chef is responsible for all elements of the day-to-day operations of the club, including but not limited to: high-quality food production on a daily basis, food ordering, staff hiring and management, payroll, general cleanliness and upkeep of the building and grounds, and communication with various Sharon Club board members. When guests are at the club, the Manager/Chef can expect to work from 7:00am, 9:00pm, with a mid-day break for food ordering, billing, and other managerial tasks. The position runs from mid-June to mid-September, with very few days off during the busiest times. Salary negotiable plus tips. Manager’s cabin on site included. Couples acceptable. Please send your resume by email to Ron Rice, Board Member and Director of Operations at [Contact info available to subscribers] or by facsimile to [Contact info available to subscribers].

CANADIAN RV CAMP HOST POSITION is available this summer. The Campground Host position is at [Contact info available to subscribers] on [Contact info available to subscribers], Alberta for July and August 2010. Free RV camping with power provided. This is a volunteer position and some pay is available for housekeeping as required. Guest supervision and tourist info required. Please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] to learn more and to apply for this position.

SUPERINTENDENT COUPLE needed in North York, within walking distance to the Don Mills subway station. We are currently looking for a couple to fill a Superintendent position for a residential building of 290 apartments. Experience is required. You will receive a two or three bedroom apartment, competitive salary, benefits, etc. Your duties will include, but are not limited to, cleaning, maintenance, garbage removal, unit inspections, showing apartments and assisting tenants. Please fax your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers].

NOVA SCOTIA – Environmental community now forming, offering three to five acre home sites on a 250 acre private wildlife preserve (deer/bear/forest/river), only 15 minutes to charming coastal town and Atlantic Ocean. Garden Zone 6 – commercial peach orchards one hour north! Along the beautiful Lighthouse Route, one hour to Maine ferry, two hours to Halifax International Airport. Financing available. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers].

Colorado

COUPLE DESIRED for part-time, on-site management of an apartment project. Experience preferred, but not required. Duties to include apartment showings, building maintenance (cleaning/picking up grounds/small repair jobs), Tenant management, some paperwork. Must have good employer and personal references. Must be presentable, organized and have great people skills. Please mail resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

[Contact info available to subscribers] located on beautiful Blue Mesa Reservoir near Gunnison has RV openings from mid-May through mid-September. Duties would include: reservations and convenience store, cleaning cabins and restrooms, light maintenance, and gardening. Full RV hookup space, plus salary and other perks available. You can learn more at [Contact info available to subscribers] and then to apply, please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

BUSY AND PROFESSIONAL BUSINESSMAN searching for live-in domestic couple for his condo in Denver. Owner’s children are grown and are no longer living at home but visit occasionally and he has a pet Golden Retriever. Job description: Live-in domestic couple needed as cook/housekeeper/light maintenance. Must be professional, pleasant, hardworking, clean, reliable, honest and flexible. Job duties: grocery shopping, cooking – menu planning and food preparation, general household cleaning, laundry, ironing, minor household repairs, taking care of dog, and maintaining household supplies. Couple not allowed to bring children or pets. Owner has 2nd home in Aspen and couple must be able to travel to this property when needed. Salary based upon experience and negotiable. Benefits: health insurance, vacation/sick time and vehicle will be considered. Please reply to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Connecticut

house sitter/PETSITTER needed in the Stamford area from May 20 through September 1, 2010. I am looking for someone to look after our house and three dogs while we are away. You need to be a dog-lover and have experience looking after them. Must have your own vehicle and driver’s license. Please provide references we can contact. For more details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Costa Rica

I NEED A PERSON who loves animals and nature to help out in my B&B located on three acres of a heavenly fruit farm, 10 minutes from the lovely town of Heredia, and 20 minutes from the not so lovely San Jose. I’m looking for a friendly, mature person or couple who would be able to help out where necessary. You must sleep on the property. Free accommodation, including electric, water, trash pick-up, and high-speed Internet in return for help with the animals, and some light morning housework, three times per week. I am not able to provide a US type salary, I can only pay $200 per month for food, etc. Free time is negotiable, but I do not want tourists who are off traveling and leaving the property for extended periods of time. For more details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Cyprus

house sitter NEEDED in Girne, North Cyprus. Situated on the north coast of Cyprus, Girne is an idyllic Mediterranean town with miles of natural beaches, a calm sea, and a mild climate. We live in a flat in Girne with two cats which will need to be looked after. We are close to the city and bus station, and to the sea. For more details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Dominican Republic

HELP NEEDED. Do you have some time available? Do you like the Tropics? Do you want to improve the life of others in the world? If you answered Yes to any of these questions, we need you. You may just discover what will lead to a rewarding and fulfilling experience. We have a project to help the impoverished community of Muñoz. [Contact info available to subscribers] is located within this community, so if we improve the life of these people, we improve our own neighborhood. We need volunteers of all ages and there are no specific qualifications required. You will be greatly appreciated here among the Dominican and Haitian community. Your schedule will be flexible and there are many different ways to help. Teaching languages is the most popular service we can bring to these people. Once the communication barrier is lifted, then there is no limit to the progress that volunteers can achieve. Volunteers will also be able to find work in tourism. Playa Dorada (14 hotels) and Costa Dorada (two hotels) are just across the street from [Contact info available to subscribers] with golf course, shopping centers, tour operators, etc. Please visit: [Contact info available to subscribers]

England

HOUSEKEEPER needed near Totnes, Devon UK. A capable, energetic and experienced Housekeeper is sought for a stunning country house. If you have high standards and like to be busy, this is the perfect post. There is a two bedroom accommodation on the grounds available for the Housekeeper. This is not a couples post. This is a permanent position but applications for immediate, temporary employment are invited. Please apply in confidence to [Contact info available to subscribers] UK.

TWO FULL-TIME live-in caretakers sought to help look after a very elderly couple (101 and 93) in own home in the Kent countryside. Should be willing to care, cook, drive, clean and work with others. 10-hour day, preferably six days a week. Timeframe indefinite. Nursing skills or previous caring experience useful. Pay in parity with care-agency rates. To apply, please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

HOUSEKEEPER AND GARDENER REQUIRED for a family owned estate in Invernesshire. Individuals or couples may apply for these two positions. Cottages and good salaries are available to the successful applicants. Please apply in writing to: [Contact info available to subscribers] UK.

Florida/rhode Island

HOUSEKEEPER/COOK/SERVER? I need an individual for a full-time live-in position 10 – 12 months per year. Person will spend five to six months in Florida and five to six months in Rhode Island. Individual will work with other people in both locations. Person needs to be extremely flexible, highly dependable, detailed, and motivated. Non-smoker, no drugs. Background check required and you will need to provide verifiable references. Please forward resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] Detailed job description will be sent upon reply.

Florida

MANAGER NEEDED for a mobile home park in Pensacola. Free mobile home is a perk. Property management experience is preferred. Clean criminal record required. Applicants must pass a full background check. This is a perfect opportunity for a couple. In addition to the free home, the monthly compensation will average $800 with an average work load of about 20 hours per week. Applicants must be computer literate. Please fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

FREE APARTMENT AVAILABLE for a Farm Caretaker in Hardee County. Caretaker needed for small farm to help with animal care, housework, driving and personal care for the owner. This is an animal friendly location. Will provide an apartment with free water and electric plus $50 weekly. Must have own reliable car and separate source of income. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information and interview.

MATURE, RESPONSIBLE, BONDABLE COUPLE WANTED to take care of a large Miami Beach home. Year-round, live-in accommodation provided. Owners will be there 70, 90 days per year. Duties include: 1) Maintenance of house and grounds, 2) Housekeeping, laundry, cooking and driving when owners and family are there, 3) Maintain a presence in the house during owner’s absence. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

LIVE-IN COUPLE needed for housekeeping/general maintenance/ dog care of a large household and able to handle our busy family schedule in Jupiter, FL. Must have experience and references. Compensation includes salary, and separate living quarters with all living expenses paid. Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license and have your own vehicle. Please fax your resume with references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

A PALM BEACH FAMILY seeks a professionally trained hands-on Household Manager for their 6,500 sq ft home. They seek someone who can see what needs to be accomplished and do it without supervision. Responsibilities include housecleaning, preparing meals, shopping, running errands, light entertaining, etc. Salary to $70,000 (commensurate with training/abilities) plus benefits and a private apartment. To apply, please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] or visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

France

house sitter NEEDED in Normandy. We have around 15 cows, 40 sheep, 20 chickens, four dogs, two horses, several rabbits, guinea pigs, and occasionally pigs and fowl. We are looking for a couple who have a lot of animal experience… our cows are non-milkers!… who are capable and interested in farm sitting our small holding. Do these types of people exist? If so please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

WANTED: A couple to live at our beautiful Chateau in Normandy. Need experience with mowing and tractors. Security and keeping our park tidy is a priority. We have a dog and 10 chickens to feed also. We need someone for three to four months through May. References are essential. There will be an opportunity to discuss a longer term position if the fit is right. If you are looking for a beautiful environment to stay we think you will love our chateau. The chateau is not isolated but has its own privacy. There is a village only 2km away with all facilities. We are 25km from the city of Rouen. Please reply to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Hawaii

LITTLE FARM OUTSIDE OF HILO on three acres needs an experienced couple willing to be there when I am not and establish a new little farm near Pahoa. Serious inquiries only since this will be an unpaid position but I will be looking for a one year commitment to start with a contract between us. A vehicle will be provided to share (small truck) in exchange for simple lifestyle in your own, new structure of your choice, I will build it for you, probably a yurt or similar “instant” small house up on a platform walking distance to the farm/gardens. Small operation already begun by the previous owners. We’ll need to keep things cleaned up and weed wacked, and plant new veggies, feed chickens. Vegetarians only please on site (go to town for a burger when you want!). Respond with resume, experience and references. I am a single man needing help! Position begins in March, 2010 or as soon as I can find the helpers. Please write to [Contact info available to subscribers] with the subject heading CARETAKER IN PAHOA. Mahalo Nui Loa! Lava zone 3! (If you know what that means, you pass the first test…!).

PROPERTY CARETAKER needed in Ocean View, Hawaii. The caretaker will get to live in a small cottage with no expenses in exchange for yurt vacation property maintenance. The property owner is based in California. The property owner will pay for electric, satellite TV, water, and the internet. Looking for a capable single or couple without children to maintain the property, and handle vacationers coming and going. Duties will be mostly watering the plants when it is not raining, possibly trimming trees, and adding flowerbeds. People come and go here for vacations, so the caretaker should have a computer so you can book vacationers. Will also need to clean the yurts, launder linens, and fill water jugs. Should also have a vehicle. Our website is [Contact info available to subscribers] to learn more. Please email us at [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details, and we will get back to you.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS for our organic farm in exchange for stay on a Kulanakii farm. Stay in magical Ninole on a five acre, organic Awa farm in exchange for five hours work per day, with weekends off if staying one week or more. Must provide your own transportation (we will provide you with food). You can hitchhike to the road and walk up. If driving, a four wheel drive is best for the road here. You will need camping equipment (tent, bedding and cooking gear.) A tool shed, with cold water shower, is available for shelter. Must be a vegetarian on our property – no meat, fish, chicken or eggs. The farm is situated on 100 acres of virgin land, 2½ miles from the highway, at the end of an old cane road which is paved at the beginning and then gravel. It has panoramic views of the ocean and the peaks of Mauna Kea. There are forests, fresh water drinking springs, streams, and waterfalls. The land borders a bird sanctuary and if you hike you will find ancient Koa trees and campsites from the 1800’s with 100 foot waterfalls. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details.

HAWAII ECO-RESORT CAMP HOST/CARETAKER needed at [Contact info available to subscribers], in Ocean View on the Big Island. This is a barter position. In exchange for you living on our property and being our ‘eyes and ears’ while we are away, we will provide free lodging and all the other amenities that guests enjoy (wi-fi, communal kitchen, a large private spot, and much more). If you are interested in this position, please review our website at: [Contact info available to subscribers] to make sure you would enjoy the experience. Please contact us through the website ([Contact info available to subscribers]) for a more detailed position description and application. Looking to fill the next position for 2010. Don’t delay as it’s a special and wonderful opportunity for the right person or couple. Responsible, mature, and honest applicants only – we will screen applicants and ask for references. This will be a great experience for a green resume and we are also open to restructuring it to fit into a green internship program!

Iceland

VOLUNTEERS needed in Reykjavík, the Icelandic capital. The projects goal is to establish platforms for recreational use of the local surroundings in a suburban area in Reykjavik. Also to increase the outdoor use and improve the healthy lifestyle of the inhabitants. The construction and establishments is made through participation of local people and of volunteers. There is a strong aspect of learning during the working process and of the social importance of the work. The concept is to use Icelandic, natural and local material for the landscaping and the interior, i.e. turf, soil, rocks and wood. The work will bring together the locals, the young and grown-ups with the participating groups for a cultural exchange and learning. Volunteers will receive lessons in turf cutting and turf-walling, which is a traditional Icelandic craft and then produce turf material and at one point build a turf wall. Another task will be to prepare landscape work as well as doing some of the landscape work with the local materials, ideas will be put forth but volunteers will have some say in how the constructions will look in the future. Preparing the soil and laying a recreational path in a forest area. Volunteers will also spend some time with local youngsters in making a sculpture from the forest wood. Volunteers will stay at local house located in the heart of Reykjavík and will be sleeping in bunk beds in the house. Please visit us at [Contact info available to subscribers] or contact us via email at [Contact info available to subscribers] or call us in Iceland at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Illinois

A CHICAGO FAMILY seeks a live-in Housekeeper for their 10,000 sq. ft. home. They need a meticulous, self-motivated individual who never needs to be told twice to do anything for their household of three children and two dogs. Experience and knowledge in caring for fine items (marble, antiques, silver, etc.) required. The salary is up to $50,000 plus benefits and private room and bath. To apply, please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] or visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE needed for a campground caretaker/ maintenance position live-in situation. This position would be ideal for a couple. Residence will be provided with utilities, plus salary. Please mail your resume to Campground Caretaker Position, [Contact info available to subscribers].

Indiana

WE ARE LOOKING FOR a friendly couple to help us manage our 89 lot family park on the west side of Indianapolis. These positions consist of office and maintenance help on a part time basis at this time. Pay for these part-time positions is in the form of free living in our two bedroom, one bath cottage (not a mobile home). We also have a full time maintenance staff. All utilities and Comcast cable provided. Later next year these positions will become full time with salary for the right couple. For the office position, computer, phone, and people skills are a must. For the maintenance position, plumbing, electrical, sewer, and general handy-man skills are a must, with the desire to fix things right. Applicants must be drug free. Please send resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Iowa

PART-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE for a Resident Manager Couple to manage 50 one bedroom apartments in Knoxville, IA. Maintenance and bookkeeping skills required. Excellent salary and benefits provided, plus a one bedroom apartment. Please fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers].

Ireland

HOUSE SWAP our three bedroom bungalow for your place. We are near busy Galway city in the beautiful west of Ireland, overlooking fields on one side, just three minutes drive into the action of the city or sit in my large garden relaxing in a quiet suburb. We can do a pet swap too – my little two-year-old rescue dog is adorable, loves company, loves walks. He may want to sleep in a bedroom with you or if you have children as he adores them, but, there is no need to feel obliged as he does have a bed in my kitchen. We have one five-year-old cat, which sleeps a lot. We can have animals boarded if you prefer. Oil heating is available for cooler days. My husband and I work from home, so we are flexible on the house swap dates. Let’s talk, as they say. We can email pictures of our home to you. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Italy

I NEED A house sitter long-term for my home in Tuscany. I discovered two months ago that next year I will have two beautiful babies. I have been alone most of the time and I need help in the house and with my pets and/or my babies. I know that is not easy, that’s the reason I’m looking for someone who has experience with babies, and or with the pet care (dogs and cats) and would like to seriously help me. I have an old house, remodeled, up a sweet hill in Tuscany, between Montecatini Terme and Lucca, in the Montecarlo area, between olive trees and a vineyard. We have some pets, which live outside. The house is actually composed of two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large lounge, and a fully equipped kitchen. Another side of the house will be restored soon, and will be a complete part of the garden. There are beautiful views here with a wonderful view terrace in the front and a garden with fruits trees. Please let me know if you could be interested and please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any other question or if you need any other details. I cannot offer any pay. I will offer hospitality, and I will be grateful to everybody who would like to do it with love, enjoying the Tuscan lifestyle. I look forward to hearing from you. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Maine

PRIVATE ESTATE PROPERTY and building manager position. This is a unique and rewarding full time, year round career position. We are looking for a seasoned professional with a unique blend of building experience of custom homes and extensive renovation work, solid knowledge of the coastal Maine landscape and a strong hospitality background. The position would be in support of one family’s summer residential needs which include the expansion and addition of structures on the large estate. This management role would include significant, on premises, construction oversight as well as a liaison function with the head office real estate group. The head office group would provide direction and support in the execution of the building and in the care of the estate. Clear, concise communication skills, both verbal and written, are required as the role also includes the management of a professional crew of five members. The proper maintenance and pristine care of the residential buildings, structures and expansive grounds will require this manager to make independent and sound recommendations while maintaining the highest degree of quality standards. The qualified applicant will possess 8 – 10 years of direct building and estate management experience on high end properties. Strong leadership and organizational skills are mandatory with a consistent problem solving approach to projects, issues and management challenges. Hospitality or personal assistant experience with a genuine customer oriented approach would be needed in this position. Familiarity with the Mount Desert Island area, its climate, the community and subcontractor network would be highly preferred. The workplace is a respectful and productive environment offering many opportunities to broaden your base of knowledge and skills. Excellent pay and a generous benefits package are available and commensurate with experience. Please fax a letter of relevant qualifications with salary requirements and resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

MAINE SPORTING CAMP ON THE RIVER. Help needed to join the staff at our remote rustic, year round hunting and fishing lodge, eight miles from the paved road and off the grid. A love of hunting, fishing and the outdoors is a must. This position may be filled by one energetic person or a couple. We offer hunting, fishing, canoeing, snowmobiling, (real wilderness experiences!) and we need your help. The camp has eight wood heated log cabins with indoor plumbing, a lodge with radio phone, satellite internet, DirecTV, kitchen and dining room that seats 30 people. He: Must have good mechanics experience and must be able to maintain power generators and all camp equipment. Must be competent with construction tools, chainsaw, (30 cords of firewood a year), maintenance and use of tractors, mowers, and snowplows. Must be competent at painting, basic woodworking, electrical and plumbing. Will assist with booking, scheduling of hunts, vacations and phone work. Will assist office manager and head cook and help with housekeeping of cabins and lodge. Both: Must be comfortable living remotely. Will have good communication skills and the ability to work well with people. Must be willing to help out in all areas when needed. Will have a solid loyalty to the camp and its successful operation, with possibilities for advancement. All meals, housing, salary and paid vacations provided. Security check and references. Please send resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

[Contact info available to subscribers] on East Grand Lake (near Danforth) in beautiful Maine is seeking a couple with their own RV from May to October (dates/hours flexible) for our seasonal fishing and recreational facility and family-style restaurant. We do have regular staff (housekeepers, cook, wait staff, etc.) to handle the daily, basic operations. It’s the extra stuff that comes up, as well as some usual duties, that we need help with, from maintenance and grounds upkeep to restaurant assistance. A free full hook-up RV site right at water’s edge is available, along with a salary for all the hours worked, plus other benefits! We have a great staff, a beautiful site, and fun customers. Please see our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] for details. Thank you, and we look forward to hearing from you.

Caretaker Profile

“Dennis Manz, Property caretaker specializing in remote and challenging environments” Date of Birth: 5/30/50 Address: [Contact info available to subscribers] Interests: Photography, writing, travel to new places, internet research, and meeting new interesting people. Quote: “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” Walt Emerson

Dennis Manz

After working in the corporate world for 25 years I decided to spend the rest of my days exploring different parts of the United States. I prefer the mountains and have worked in remote areas like Canyonlands National Park, Elk Mountains near Crested Butte, CO., the San Juan Mountains of northern New Mexico, and currently near the Hays Canyon Range in the high desert area of Northern Nevada. The first 25 years of my life were spent in southern Wisconsin. I graduated from Craig High School in Janesville, WI and attended the University of Wisconsin for a few years before setting out to travel the world. I never made it around the world, but did travel (mostly hitchhiking) through quite a few countries before ending up back in the United States. A friend offered me a job in the solar energy field. I jumped at the chance and moved to California, which was my home for the next 25 years. In 2003 I officially retired from the corporate world, subscribed to The Caretaker Gazette, and began my journey as a full-time property caretaker. I am currently house sitting at a 600-acre ranch in the high desert 40 miles east of Cedarville, CA. The gentleman I house sit for is a birder and has identified 78 different species of birds sighted from the property. Rancho Rechiso, where I am house sitting, has redefined for me the meaning of quiet, undisturbed, and no pollution. The property is off-grid with solar power, wood, and propane as sources of energy. There is no noise, radiation, or any other type of environmental pollution out here. Being a property caretaker is definitely a great alternative lifestyle compared to paying rent for a small apartment in a busy city. In my opinion there is no better way to reduce monthly expenses and still maintain a decent standard of living. The best things about being a property caretaker are a renewed sense of personal freedom, reduction in my monthly living expenses, and the experience of visiting new and interesting places. However, just the opportunity to experience a renewed sense of freedom is an invaluable gift. In the 9-5 world there is always a faster pace with time frame pressures for having to complete job duties. In property caretaker situations there is still a great sense of responsibility, but there is generally a sense of freedom that allows the caretaker to set his or her own schedule. Of course there are still emergency situations that will occur from time to time that command immediate and sustained action. Last winter I was caretaker at the Rocky Mountain Biological Labs in Gothic, Colorado living at 9,500 ft in the Elk Mountain range. The annual snowfall is around 400 inches. I had responsibilities that could be accomplished within my own scheduled time. One such job was climbing a steep 150-foot hill with typically new and deep snow to get to the weather station. This was often done in high winds and low visibility conditions. The key was being prepared, dressing warm, good snowshoes, and taking the time needed to avoid mistakes. Trying to hurry through this sort of task could have proven to be very dangerous. Another job I had every few days was cutting firewood, since that was the only way to keep my cabin warm enough to survive. I had to dig out an 8-foot trench on the woodshed side of my cabin to cut my firewood. The wind would blow down through that trench off of a 12,000-foot high peak and would chill your bones. After spending the last six years in some very interesting and challenging remote environments as a property caretaker I could never go back to living in the city on a permanent basis. I guess the saying ‘once you have had a taste it is hard to go back” rings true to my experience as a property caretaker. Property caretaking has also given me the opportunity to pursue writing about my experiences. I am currently finishing up an e-book about various caretaking positions I have had. I have other writing projects on the horizon including a children’s book about desert plants and lizards. Of course being a property caretaker is not just doing whatever you want whenever you want to do it. The keys for being a successful caretaker are simple. First and foremost you are serving the property owners’ needs. I always respect and show the ultimate in responsibility for the properties I take care of. I always follow through with commitments and take pride in doing every task to the best of my ability. I always want to leave a clean footprint where I live and work. This means doing the best job possible and always keeping the best interests of the property owner in mind. This philosophy has worked well for me and continually rewarded me with new and interesting caretaker opportunities. Plans for the future are to work as a property caretaker at lodges and resorts preferably in the mountain ranges of the Pacific Northwest. I also consider caretaker positions for remote private homes, cabins, and properties. I love the mountains and the higher the elevation the better, especially in the summer time when things heat up. I can always plan on the temperature at 8,000-10,000 being in the 60’s and 70’s during the day when the temperatures are cranking in the 100’s at sea level.

Dennis in late winter with the winter beard overgrowth.

Maryland

BUSINESSMAN HAS TWO OPENINGS available. He needs a person who can maintain the inside of a beautiful home in the Baltimore suburbs. Also, he needs someone with a driver’s license as a caregiver who will provide care and prepare healthy meals. Position is long term and living quarters will be provided. Person should be non-smoking, with no young children or pets. Salary is negotiable. Please fax your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers], or email to [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers]

ESTATE CARETAKER needed in Annapolis, MD. An experienced and responsible individual is needed for full-time, caretaking of an executive waterfront estate. Maintain estate, grounds, boat and dock, vendor relations, etc. Clean driving record required. Non-smokers only, please. Full suite of benefits offered. Qualified candidate should email their resume with references and salary requirements to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Massachusetts

CARETAKER WANTED in the Berkshires. Hands on skills needed. For more details, please mail resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers].

Mexico

A COUPLE IS NEEDED to live at the storage facility in Los Cabos and manage the property. What works well is where the wife spends more time in the office, greeting people and helping them rent, tracking inventory and general administration. She should have customer service skills and a bit of a sales talent, along with basic computer skills for reporting and learning software. The husband usually has some handyman skills to fix minor repairs and keep the place looking nice, as well as being in the office, too. It’s important that you can both work well together in such close proximity day after day. Free rent and utilities as part of the salary. Does this fit you? If you are up for this adventure, please email [Contact info available to subscribers] with a resume and cover letter explaining why you would like this job and your ability to come to Mazatlan.

Michigan

RESIDENT MANAGER, either an individual or a couple, needed for a small Bay City apartment building. Candidates must have proven and verifiable renting/administrative experience and can provide facilities maintenance. Bi-weekly salary including apartment, negotiable. Please mail your resume to Hiring Manager, [Contact info available to subscribers].

A BIRMINGHAM, MI ADULT COUPLE seeks a high-level expert Housekeeper. They require someone with extensive experience and/or professional training, especially in caring for fine furnishings. A dedicated, professional, meticulous house cleaner will find this to be a very rewarding position. Salary commensurate with skills and abilities and includes benefits. To apply, please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] or visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

Minnesota

[Contact info available to subscribers] is seeking a full-time or part-time (if preferred) Caretaker for [Contact info available to subscribers] in Waite Park, MN. The Caretaker will be responsible for all common area cleaning and unit turnovers. This position is available immediately and includes a generous compensation. You are not required to live on-site. To apply for the position, please mail your resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKERS NEEDED. An experienced, mature, part-time Caretaker Team is needed for a well-managed and maintained apartment property in Hopkins. One must be home days. Duties include daily cleaning of common areas, turnover cleaning, and grounds work. Compensation includes full rent credit for a two bedroom apartment. Caretakers must live on-site. Please fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

FULL-TIME CARETAKER NEEDED for a large apartment complex in Burnsville. Previous experience as a Caretaker or Building Manager in an apartment building is required. The Caretaker must live on-site. Please apply in person to Jennifer at [Contact info available to subscribers].

Missouri

EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER/DOMESTIC ASSISTANT needed to relocate to a Missouri estate. Must be “hands-on”, have impeccable laundry and housekeeping skills and knowledge of care for fine furnishings and antiques. Basic cooking and entertaining skills and ability to manage other household staff required. Please drive and have your own vehicle. Competitive salary and generous benefits provided. Recent checkable references required. This position is for a non-smoker only. Please submit CV and salary requirements to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Montana

[Contact info available to subscribers] needs long-term help, not just a temporary caretaker, for our position of a farm manager. We have a 3,600 acre organic wheat farm in Montana. The farm is located five miles from the village. We prefer non-smokers. Our own hours are long, often up to 14 hours a day, but we don’t expect the help to work those hours many days of the year. In summer the work load is heaviest, but there are things to do in the winter as well. The ideal candidate would probably be between 40 and 50 years of age, but if all else fits, ages outside this range could be considered. Good mechanical skills would be a big plus. Please send your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers], or email either [Contact info available to subscribers] or [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers]

PRIVATE ROOM available with full house privileges in a quiet, rural Montana home with a retired man. Prefer a single female who is actively health conscious and enjoys solitude, nature, photograph, greenhouse, rustic-hobbies. Activities include mountain climbs, hikes, biking, winter snowshoeing, canoeing, fishing, and trips to Glacier National Park. No drugs, no smoking. Please contact: [Contact info available to subscribers] with a letter about yourself and why you might be interested in living here.

A REMOTE MONTANA RESORT is seeking summer help. Do you enjoy nature? Are you in for some adventure? Do you like people? Can you handle being 45 minutes from the nearest store? Are you at least moderately comfortable in a kitchen? Are you a self-starter? Does some place off-the-beaten-path sound heavenly? We might have the perfect summer job for you! For more info, please visit: [Contact info available to subscribers] or contact us at [Contact info available to subscribers] Be sure to put ‘job inquiry’ in your email’s subject field.

Nevada

RANCH house sitter needed this Spring. Our Nevada home and ranch land are located near Reno, with breathtaking views of the mountains around the ranch. We are just getting the ranch started, (we purchased it last year) so there are no animals on it yet. We have a new four bedroom/three bath home that we’ll need the house sitter for while we are out of the country. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] and let us know if you can start house sitting May 1 and finish on July 15.

New Hampshire

house sitter NEEDED for 20 days this June, from June 3 to June 22. I have a three bedroom house in Manchester. I will have a car available for the house sitter. The house sitter has to take care of my plants and animals while I am gone. You must provide at least four checkable references for me to call. Please email a letter of interest and at least four checkable references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Jersey

MAINTENANCE/SUPERINTENDENT COUPLE needed in Ewing Township. [Contact info available to subscribers] is a Property Management Company with several commercial and residential complexes located throughout the tri-state area. This is a perfect opportunity for a husband and wife or couple team! This position is hands on and requires physical labor. Position requirements are as follows: basic carpentry skills including plumbing and tiling, valid driver’s license, ability to problem solve when tenant issues arise, knowledge of electric and appliance repair a plus, strong ability to multi-task, maintain a positive attitude when working with tenants, and have strong organizational skills. The benefits package includes: an excellent salary commensurate with experience, medical benefits, 401(k) plan, and an apartment. Please fax all resumes with salary requirements to [Contact info available to subscribers].

New Mexico

LIVE ON OUR 600 ACRE RANCH, nine miles from Roswell, NM, and care for our horses, dogs, cats when we travel. Some experience with horses is required, and you must love dogs/cats, too. Furnished nice casita with utilities, room for your pet or horse, short or long term. You need your own income, and we require references. Quiet, private location, nice surroundings. Sorry, no smokers or heavy drinkers. Some additional work for pay during summer months is available, but not required. Photos and more details can be emailed. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

New York

CARETAKER NEEDED for a Retreat and Conference Center in the Hudson Valley/Catskill Region. Looking for a competent person or couple to report to Retreat Director and Facilities Manager. Must be able to handle small isolated community, be strong and able bodied, be able to work both independently and under supervision. Carpentry, plumbing, electric, building and grounds maintenance included. Facility assistance and set up during retreats. Hours are variable and require person to be on grounds during retreats. Salary, housing and insurance provided. Please Contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

RESIDENT/HOUSEKEEPER COUPLE NEEDED for a non-profit camp, located 60 miles north of NYC in Cold Spring, NY. Caretaker will have year-round work, with a wide range of skills needed. Electric and HVAC experience a plus. Must be okay with heights of up to thirty feet. Housekeeper will have seasonal work from mid-spring to mid-autumn. Competitive salary, health benefits, pension, house, heat and electric included. Check us out at [Contact info available to subscribers] Please email your qualifications/resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

WE SEEK a responsible, creative, and skilled caretaker/house manager to start in April and work through late fall 2010. Duties include care of a small organic garden, facility care, housekeeping, laundry, preparation for guest arrival, and the general upkeep of a 150-year-old, beautiful Victorian house in Cobleskill with 50 acres of private woodland, a river and a 100′ waterfall on the property! This is work (approximately 20 hours/week) in exchange for living space, but there is also the opportunity to earn money running and expanding the retreat center. Couples are also welcome (encouraged, actually), and the position and duties are flexible, and could involve a small stipend depending on needs and skills. This is ideally suited for a creative freelance person wanting a change of life… to get out of the city and to the quiet of the woods to think, write, or work on their own stuff. Or, if you have always dreamed of running a retreat center yourself, this may be your dream come true! Many of the retreats are yoga and spiritual retreats, and the vibe of the house is very special and magical. This job is for someone who feels simpatico with those activities, but who is also very practical, organized and really knows how to run a house. Must be reliable, quick thinking, self motivated, self reliant, and able to trouble shoot and problem solve… good interior decorating, cleaning, and people skills a big plus! Must provide references and pass a background check. Driver’s license required and a car is a huge plus. Please apply through our website at [Contact info available to subscribers]

[Contact info available to subscribers] in Phoenicia, NY is looking for seasonal residential staff and volunteers to work in the front desk, kitchen/dining room, garden, facilities, event production and/or housekeeping departments. [Contact info available to subscribers] is just 25 minutes west of Woodstock, NY in the beautiful Catskill Mountains. We’re looking for hard-working, self-motivated, enthusiastic people who are flexible, upbeat and have a desire to work for a worthy cause in a remarkable natural setting. Requires positive attitude, great problem solving abilities, no physical limitations and a willingness to multi-task and communicate well with others. Gain valuable job experience and work with a great team! Seasonal staff needed from mid-April through October 2010. Compensation includes room and board plus weekly stipends. After work enjoy the hiking trails, swimming pool, meditation sanctuary and other facilities. Staff is also invited to participate in [Contact info available to subscribers]-hosted programs. You can learn more here: [Contact info available to subscribers] For an application package, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Zealand

CARETAKER WANTED for Napieir Hawkes Bay for a beautiful Colonial Style home whilst I am away. A small payment to cover overheads would be required. If you are interested, please view my website at [Contact info available to subscribers] and be in touch.

Nicaragua

WE ARE LOOKING FOR MANAGERS for our surf eco-lodge. We offer soul surfing and an ecological experience of Nicaragua. We host 15 guests in our bungalows and seat 50 in our restaurant. This is your chance to experience the Nicaraguan lifestyle on the beach in a preserved environment. Share your love of the ocean and help the local community with like-minded guests, care for 100% satisfaction of our guests and run the lodge in all aspects: customer service, operations, reservations, maintenance, cash flows, supervision of 17 persons on staff, kitchen. Requirements: Experience in management. Experience as a chef. Both managers must be fluent in Spanish and English. Please send email, resume, photos and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

North Carolina

[Contact info available to subscribers], Greensboro’s newest retirement facility is seeking an assistant manager couple! We need a compassionate two person team to serve as live-in assistant managers working with active seniors. Must be people-focused professionals with at least three years of management experience. We offer a competitive salary, vacation, medical/dental/life insurance, housing, meals, utilities, and the chance to make a difference in the lives of our seniors. Please mail your cover letter and resume to [Contact info available to subscribers].

Ohio

RESIDENT MANAGER TEAM needed for a medium size apartment community in Mid-Ohio. The position includes salary, a two bedroom apartment with washer and dryer and all utilities paid, plus a paid three week vacation and holidays. This is a pleasant working environment. Duties include apartment renting and light maintenance. This is an excellent position for retires of any age, Please send both resumes and include code [Contact info available to subscribers] by fax to [Contact info available to subscribers].

Oklahoma

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A LONG-TERM COUPLE to live on a 12,000 acre rural ranch property in southeastern Oklahoma. Main duties would be housekeeping and grounds maintenance for the main and guest house and immediate grounds, provide a security presence, some cooking and assistance with entertaining when the owners, family and or guests are on site. Competitive combined salary, benefits, use of ranch vehicles of work purposes and housing provided. Screening and background check will be required. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

INNKEEPERS needed to run a bed & breakfast in southeastern Oklahoma. We prefer a mature couple, with no children or pets. Duties will include grounds care and light maintenance. Must be excellent housekeepers and good in dealing with the public. Please fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers].

Oregon

NORTH OREGON COAST, housemate/internship/partner needed. [Contact info available to subscribers] await a new intern/partner to find us. Our motto “fresh food prepared simply with style.” To qualify, he/she/they must share our vision of community, love of food and art. Internship includes monthly stipend, as well as room and board. Together we will grow, build and co-exist sustainably in a skewed business world. Internships awarded based upon: personality, compatibility, work ethic, experience, creativity, interest in sustainable presence, love and knowledge of food and art. Should an intern miraculously grasp and share our business concept and vision, for the right fit, we would consider partnership/profit-sharing in the future. Presently we expect a five day work week, with an average shift of no more than six hours. We are conscientious, flexible, knowledgeable people and expect the same. If this sounds like you and you are tobacco free and in good health this is a beautiful place to live and grow. We welcome your response. Please write to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Pennsylvania

CARETAKER AND COOK needed for a Pocono Mountains hunting club in the Bushkill area starting April 1, 2010. We are seeking a full-time couple. Cooking and maintenance experience is necessary. Housing, health care and a small salary will be provided. To apply, please email your letter of interest/resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER COUPLE needed for a southeastern PA Farm. Duties include extensive lawn care, maintenance, animal care, gardening, hay farming, housekeeping, and pool care. Experience required. Health and dental benefits, apartment, auto, and vacation provided. Combined salary is negotiable. Please submit your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

[Contact info available to subscribers] is searching for a Resident Camp Caretaker for our 75 acre [Contact info available to subscribers] campground in New Hope, PA. The successful applicant will have a good mechanical aptitude, have good people skills and be a self starter. Possess handyman skills and be conversant in basic carpentry, basic electrical and basic plumbing work. Experience with machinery (Kubota tractor) and equipment (chain saw) is highly desirable. Caretaker responsibilities include property maintenance, lawn mowing, camp liaison, pre-and-post camp property inspections, and other general duties. Youth Worker Registration will also be required. The Community of Christ Church provides a family health benefit plan and offers an individual family home with basic utilities included. From its vantage point on the property, this cottage style home has a beautiful lakefront view. Please submit your income and vacation needs, letter of application, and resume to [Contact info available to subscribers].

A PHILADELPHIA ADULT COUPLE seeks an Estate Manager to oversee staff of 15 for a beautiful luxury home. Requirements include many years’ experience in private home, familiarity with care of 17th-century artwork, knowledge in creating fine dining vignettes for billionaires, etc. Must be honest, hard-working, and a team player. Weekend required. Salary commensurate with skills and experience, plus benefits. To apply, please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Rhode Island

MOTEL MANAGER COUPLE needed in South County, RI. We are looking for an ambitious mature couple to manage all phases of a small local motel. Housing, salary, plus performance bonuses provided. To apply, please mail your resume to Motel Manager Position, [Contact info available to subscribers].

Scotland

NEED A HOUSE SITTER AND DOG WALKER from May 2, 19, 2010. My home is in Kirkcudbright South West Scotland. I have two dogs, a Springer Spaniel and a Jack Russell, and both are very friendly. For more details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Seychelles Islands

SEEKING TWO HOUSEKEEPERS (preferably a couple) for a luxury villa in a stunning location in the Seychelles. Duties will include hands-on cleaning, maintenance, and laundry and ironing. General maintenance gardening or to a higher level if you have the skills. You will also be responsible for the security of the property. You should have an eye for detail and be used to looking after a luxury villa setting with high standard. Candidates must have experience working in a private residence and have high standards. Accommodations are provided on the villa premises. For more details and to apply online with your resume, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

South Dakota

PROPERTY MANAGER needed for on-site management. This is a smoke-free, pet-free, mid-sized apartment complex on Westside of Rapid City. Couple preferred. Should possess a professional attitude, excellent customer service and time management skills. Computer skills a must. Experience preferred but not required. Please submit your resume to Apartment Management Couple Position, [Contact info available to subscribers]

Sweden

house sitter NEEDED in an area near Älvsbyn, Norrbotten County, Sweden for six months to a year (a minimum of two months) anytime from February 1, 2010 to February 1, 2011. We need a house sitter for our beautiful two story, red house in a village in northern Sweden. Our home is surrounded by beautiful lakes and forests. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details: [Contact info available to subscribers]

Tennessee

MARRIED COUPLE wanted to maintain a 10 acre lake property in a suburb of Nashville in return for full room and board. Must be diligent, self-starters who like working outdoors and very handy. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Texas

RANCH POSITION available for a couple, single person or others, without children living with them. Position involves living on a northwest Texas Panhandle Ranch. Duties include: cooking, cleaning, laundry, some yard work and some maintenance for the owners. A house will be provided. Please mail resumes to Ranch Position, [Contact info available to subscribers]

WORK FOR AN RV SITE at a small Texas lakefront campground with great fishing. We are looking for workers with their own RV for all or part of the 2010 season (March 1 – October 31, 2010) who are interested in working 20 hours per week in exchange for a full hook-up RV site at our campground located on Eagle Mountain Lake just north of Fort Worth. Duties include mowing, general cleaning, checking guests in and out, collecting fees for boat launching and fishing, minding the store, etc. Beautiful, shady, quiet place, great fishing, water sports, and a lot of attractions are available in the surrounding Dallas/Fort Worth area. Our campground offers RV and tent camping, air conditioned sleeping cabins, an outdoor pavilion with a huge built in BBQ smoker (which you’re welcome to use), a fishing dock, boat ramp, canoe rental, a small store with live bait, ice, snacks, etc. If this is something that interests you, please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] to learn more and to apply.

[Contact info available to subscribers] located in Alpine, Texas is seeking a couple July – September. We are surrounded by mountains at 4,500 ft. elevation. Summertime = cool nights, usually pleasant days. Nearby scenic drives and area attractions. As a couple, work the same 8 hour shifts with two days on – six days off. One office/gift shop duties; the other light maintenance/bath house cleaning in exchange for a full hook-up RV site, cable, and laundry. Also, seeking self-motivated single or couple with strong work ethic for lawn care and odd jobs September – November. Please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] Please send resume’ and pictures to [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER needed for a live-in position ASAP in the Alamo Heights section of San Antonio. This is a flexible position for a caring and strong individual to assist a lady with her every day needs. Would be working with another live in. The house expenses and utilities will be paid for, along with a car for errands, and a monthly salary. Please fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers].

WE ARE LOOKING for a retired couple to manage a self-storage facility in the North Dallas area. Some bookkeeping experience required. No pets. Competitive salary and health insurance provided. Immediate opening. Please mail your resume to Personnel Department, [Contact info available to subscribers]

LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES to join our ministry team. [Contact info available to subscribers] on 114-acre riverfront ranch in Seguin, TX. Community includes a K-12 Christian academy, raw dairy, vegetable gardens, grass-fed beef/chicken/pork, horses, and a farm-to-table restaurant open Saturdays. We provide furnished homes, the best healing food; and a small, home school-style Christian academy with hands-on academically oriented Christian sustainable living curriculum. We provide training and living-it experience in sustainable/ministry. We’re non-smoking, non-drinking, sexually moral, biblically based, authentic (not contrived) worshippers. We welcome brothers/sisters/families in Christ from all places and walks of life. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

MANAGE THIS “customer service intense” remote west Texas resort that caters to both individuals who like the beauty and quiet of being Out There and the Who’s Who of Hollywood when they want to get away from it all. Staff needs training and direction, and the ability to plan ahead and an eye for detail a must, for a very caring remote owner. A small but adequate home will be provided. This is a very hands-on position for individuals who love to provide great service. The job requirements: a true caring and training ability that will enable you to build a staff of hospitality pros from the local area. The resort is one of the top employers in the region. The resort has 30 – 40 rooms, full spa, and trail riding. You must have the ability to schedule, an eye for detail and a love of remote areas. You will also need a track record of successful marketing and sales. Drug and background checks will be required. Please mail your resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

NEED HANDYMAN, GARDENER, ETC. TYPE HELP in exchange for housing on newly purchased ranch near Rocksprings, TX. Single or couple, pets welcomed. Will consider children. For more info, please email [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers]

NEED A CARETAKER or couple to help on a two acre, wooded estate in Bartonville, TX. This is a beautiful area and close to great shopping and Dallas/Fort Worth. Very flexible for Holiday time off. Have just purchased property and need help getting it into shape. Job includes handyman and landscaper type work. Will exchange guest cottage, including paid utilities, for 20 hours/week work. Caretaker can have a separate job. No pets or smokers or children. Limited guests allowed. Negotiable term, between 3 – 6+ months. Can start immediately. For more information and pictures, please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

AN EXPERIENCED COUPLE is needed to manage a 45 unit franchise hotel in South Texas. Salary plus accommodation provided. Familiarity with computer software is preferred. Please fax your resume to the General Manager at [Contact info available to subscribers].

A SMALL NORTH DALLAS APARTMENT COMPLEX is seeking an onsite manager in exchange for free rent and utilities. The primary responsibilities will be to contact corporate regarding marketing and maintenance issues. This is a great opportunity for a retired couple. Please fax your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers].

Uruguay

GREAT OPPORTUNITY! house sitters NEEDED in Piriapolis, Uruguay, April 10 through December 15. We have eight houses on the seashore in the Piriapolis area. Five houses have two bedrooms and overlook the beach, one has one bedroom and overlooks the beach, and there are two others that have three bedrooms and overlook the rocky shore. Great fishing is nearby! Whales swim right offshore! Remember that the season in South America is opposite from the Northern hemisphere, so the dates that these are available is from Fall through Winter and into Spring. Heat is by fireplace, so you would need to be able to load logs. Utilities are $200/month, including firewood. Don’t be put off by all this “fireplace and firewood” talk… there are many days even in the dead of winter that I would call “T-shirt days”. For more details, please call [Contact info available to subscribers] in Uruguay or email [Contact info available to subscribers]. Para espanol: llamar a [Contact info available to subscribers]. References from past house sitters available and we expect you to be able to provide references as well. Thanks.

Vermont

CARETAKER/PROPERTY MANAGER needed for [Contact info available to subscribers] from April, October. Will be responsible for the oversight, and maintenance of the family compound in the Champlain Islands with extensive grounds, and waterfront. The position requires experience with grounds keeping, including care and maintenance of equipment, some basic carpentry and plumbing, ability to work independently, valid driver’s license and the ability to lift. Golf course experience is a plus. Please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] for the Caretaker job application.

Virginia

[Contact info available to subscribers] seeks an individual or couple interested in serving as a residential retreat center coordinator and event manager. Preferred candidates will reside on the 170-acre wooded property in Jarrett, Virginia (about two hours and 15 minutes from Fairfax, VA) providing oversight for the retreat center operations, fund raising, guest/client relations, outreach and marketing, general facilities cleaning, asset and inventory management, reservations management, bookkeeping and accounting and facilitation of spiritual activities and events for a new non-denominational Christian church. Spiritual activities include Sunday morning prayer service and Wednesday evening Bible Study weekly. A college degree is required, in addition to excellent communication skills, event marketing and management and computer skills. Experience in event coordination, hospitality and ministry are preferred. Benefits include a one-bedroom furnished house with modern amenities, selected utilities and expenses paid, in addition to a small stipend. No smoking, drinking, or pets allowed. Please mail your resume and salary history to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Washington

MOUNTAIN MAN NEEDED. Looking for a caretaker for our 60 acres of old growth in the Washington Cascades, with a cozy cabin on a big river. You’ll need to chop wood and haul water. There is a nearby wilderness hot spring. Caretaker must be physically fit. $600/month salary, and there is an additional part-time job available. Start June 2010 or May 2011. Please write Caretaker Position, [Contact info available to subscribers], or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

COUPLE NEEDED to assist in the operation of a private camping club on the Skagit River, WA from April to September 2010. General RV park maintenance including a pool. People skills a must. Approximately 20 hours a week each for salary and full RV hook-up site. Please email your resume and up-to-date photo of self and rig to [Contact info available to subscribers] or fax to [Contact info available to subscribers]

PARK ATTENDANT/RESIDENTIAL CARETAKER needed for [Contact info available to subscribers] in Shelton. This position provides security and maintenance in exchange for a two bedroom apartment and utilities. This position offers no wages. Applications are available at [Contact info available to subscribers] until the position is filled.

SEEKING APPLICANTS for an assistant management couple position for our Glendale location, [Contact info available to subscribers]. We believe patience, loyalty, understanding, and hard work are the core components of rewarding lives and careers. If this interests you, come join our team! At Hawthorn Retirement Group our residents always come first! We are seeking compassionate couples to serve as live-in management teams working with active seniors. We need people-focused professionals with at least three years management or supervisory experience. Hawthorn Retirement Group encourages individual development of employees and we are seeking people with the desire and willingness to learn, embrace, and continue our philosophies. We offer a competitive salary, vacation, benefits like medical/dental/life, housing, meals, utilities, and the chance to make a difference in the lives of our residents. If you are interested, please mail a cover letter and resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

HUNTING LODGE CARETAKER COUPLE needed in Central WA. We are looking for a caretaker couple for a 16,000 sq. ft lodge. Duties will include, but not limited to, light cooking, cleaning, plumbing and electrical, miscellaneous maintenance, and grounds keeping. There are great views here, and housing is included. Pay will depend on experience. Please mail your resume(s) to [Contact info available to subscribers]

West Virginia

CAPABLE, MATURE, RELIABLE PERSON OR COUPLE needed as a caretaker on small farm just outside Charleston. Must be able to handle and care for horses and dogs. Must do barn work daily, general farm repairs and must operate small equipment. Live in a private house on the property. House and utilities provided plus salary. Please reply to [Contact info available to subscribers]

CAMPGROUND HOST needed mid-May through September. East Lynn Lake in East Lynn has available RV Campground Host positions which require the volunteer(s) to live in the recreation area and perform the duties to operate a campground or day use recreation area. It is our goal to provide a family oriented camping experience by personally greeting East Lynn Lake visitors in a friendly and courteous manner, and, to promote the safe, responsible use of project facilities and resources, while providing high quality customer service and information. The Campground Host Volunteers will be provided with a designated, electric and water, RV hook-up campsite for the entire season May through September. To apply, please mail your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wisconsin

COUPLE OR INDIVIDUAL needed to assist in the management of a seven-cabin lakeside resort from mid-May to mid-October. Located next to a scenic wilderness area famous for its pristine lakes and old growth forest. Great canoeing, kayaking, hiking and fishing. Duties include registration and care of guests and cleaning and preparing cabins in-between guests. 20 to 30 hours/week in exchange for a private lakeside cabin and $30/cabin rental stipend. Opportunities for extra income depending on your handyman skills. Please email Tim at [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER COUPLE needed. We are seeking an on-site caretaker couple for a 105 unit elderly and disability housing development located in Wausau. Duties include maintenance, repairs, cleaning, lawn care, snow removal and some social activity planning. Compensation includes a salary based on experience/abilities, apartment, utilities and a generous benefit package. Please send a resume or letter of qualifications to [Contact info available to subscribers].

A CENTRAL WISCONSIN organic dairy and market garden farm, located 20 miles west of Wausau, WI, wants to share the experience and rewards of living self-sufficient. Always wanted to start but just…? Contact us for information about a great opportunity to share our farm. Gardening, small-scale farming, land and animal stewardship, and space to breath. This is a great opportunity for an intern, college bound, job retired or…” Garden sales or dairy stipend available. Please email us at [Contact info available to subscribers]

APARTMENT CARETAKERS needed to manage a 130 unit apartment community. Must be a couple or two person team and must live on-site. The compensation package begins with a two bedroom apartment, two parking spaces, and a large weekly salary for both people, and multiple opportunities for additional income! Only serious applicants will be considered. Prior property management experience is a must. Please mail your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

PARK MAINTENANCE HELP is needed at [Contact info available to subscribers]. We are looking for a long-term (two to five months) park maintenance volunteer(s) to perform light duty maintenance in the park from May to September 2010. We are looking for energetic applicants who would like to work in a campground setting located on the Mississippi River main channel 30 miles south of La Crosse, WI. Work can include painting, minor repairs and assisting other maintenance staff. We require volunteers to work 24-30 hours per week per person in exchange for a RV site with full hook-ups including 20/30/50 amp service. No weekend work and a stipend may be available depending on the budget. All personnel protective equipment will be furnished and onsite transportation may be available. To apply, please mail your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

A MATURE COUPLE is needed to work on at a beautiful lakefront resort on Lake Nokomis in Tomahawk, WI. Help needed includes light landscaping, plumbing, and electrical work; housekeeping responsibilities; and hospitality duties, in exchange for free use of one of our cottages or mobile home site. If interested, please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wyoming

house sitter AND RANCH HELP needed. We have a small ranch in Riverton in central Wyoming. We can provide free housing for approximately fifteen hours of work a week on the ranch. Duties include yard up keep, horse and pet care as well as house sitting when we are away. Some occasional child care for a ten-year-old boy will be needed. A fit, non-smoking, single person or couple would work out fine here. Taking an outside job is no problem. Must have a driver’s license and have your own vehicle. Must provide references. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Couple from Scottsdale, AZ looking for house sitting opportunity in Western U.S. in cool climate for the summer. Both are 58, he is a retired professional, she is an active teacher. Non-smokers or drinkers. Laid back easy going. Small dog part of the family. Terms and dates negotiable. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Casa Caretakers: Late 20s female couple looking for gay-friendly caretaking or work/trade opportunity in Central or South America April 2010 or later. Will be traveling for the next year and would love to make your house, hostel, organic farm a scheduled stop. About her: professional window cleaner with handyman and Master Gardener skills. About me: writer/editor with a background in marketing and journalism. Conversant in Spanish. Both devout animal lovers, I manage a feral cat colony and she is a walking dog encyclopedia. Also experienced with horses and exotics. I can develop marketing materials and she can make your windows shine. Non-smokers; drug, pet and child-free. Both responsible, financially stable, excellent communicators and problem-solvers. Will provide references and resume. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Responsible male with excellent references looking for caretaker position in the Hilo, Hawaii area preferably with separate housing. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers].

Responsible house sitter available for Seacoast New Hampshire and Southern Maine homes. Ten years experience caring for historic Portsmouth home. Please email inquiries to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Do you need a caretaker/pets/housesit/housecleaning service for your home? I am that person. Oklahoma area. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers].

Mature, professional, 40ish, non-smoking couple seeks a house sitting/caretaking opportunity in or around Itapúa/Zihuatenjo Mexico. Have one well behaved cat. Have varied experience with taking care of a house, have owned three. Also healthcare experience. Needed long-term from the months of November to May each year. Returning to Maine each summer to work for 2-3 months. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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No-charge house sitter available February 1st in Chicago. 25-year-old female, independent, responsible, looking for train accessible location. Love pets, don’t smoke or drink. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

We are two responsible women, currently living and traveling full time in our airstream trailer. We are looking for a caretaking/work opportunity in Canada. We are looking for either a part time, or full time opportunity. One of us is available for full time hours, the other part time if required. Combined we have many skills, are healthy and active and are open to all types of caretaking tasks. (taking care of animals, garden, pool, housekeeping, computer work, people skills, handyman, etc). Call us at [Contact info available to subscribers], or email [Contact info available to subscribers]. Resume and references available on request.

Property manager in Tucson AZ available to oversee property. References provided. Short term/Long term. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers]. I love projects.

Couple with baby looking for a new adventure! Contact us if interested, will consider all options. Hard working and versatile. Lots of references. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or [Contact info available to subscribers]

Sister team with outstanding reputation available for house sitting in Denver/Boulder. Young artists/musicians, Elizabeth and Katherine perform professionally and teach. Savvy to basic household repairs, they are nondrinking, nonsmoking and exceptionally clean/respectful of property. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Pet/livestock/property/camp care, southeast USA: Responsible, middle-aged lesbian couple seeking a caretaker position in the Southeast area, preferably western NC, currently care-taking a farm in PA. We will take loving care of your property and animals. Interested in livestock care and light maintenance/security of property or working with a healing center/camp. Committed to a sustainable, compassionate way of life. Experience in animal/farm care, massage therapy, business consulting, psychotherapy, photography, wilderness guidance, gardening, camp work, community living and more! Excellent references available. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] or [Contact info available to subscribers]

Our desired position can best be described by the following ad which attracted our attention during our closing months of Peace Corps Ecuador. We were advised that of the many, many applicants, we would have been chosen if we could have started immediately. We are now finished with our Peace Corps service and available for new challenges. In addition to our Peace Corps projects relative to Environmental Education, working with indigenous people, our backgrounds include extensive hospitality experience, plus ownership and management of a first-class gift shop/art gallery in a NM tourist town, ownership and management of multi-facetted large ranching/cattle/water rights businesses. Ursula’s first language is German. We’re both fluent in English and Spanish. “DUDE RANCH: looking for management team. Seeking very personable, high-energy self-starters comfortable living in remote, pristine lands. Ranch has nine beautifully designed casitas, a café with a state of the art kitchen and a charming dining room seating 20-25. The successful candidates will (1) have a hospitality background; (2) be able to budget and perform administrative duties; (3) accommodate seminars, workshops and other group functions;. A willingness to help out in any area needed is a must. Salary to be determined for this dual professional opportunity.” We are healthy, have travelled the world, and are ready to take-on new challenges. Available now, or soon, just about anywhere in the world. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Canada Responsible, Healthy, Outgoing couple, looking for caretaking position around Cariboo Chilcotin area, or North of Whistler Spring/Summer 2010. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Married Couple Seeks: Full-time year around caretaking position for working ranch, lodge, or guest ranch. Over 20 years experience in small business, property management, horses, packing, hunting, farm and ranch irrigation, and large group services. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers], or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Couple available, semi-retired rancher seeking year round, long term position as manager/caretaker. Experience includes but not limited to horses, cattle, barns, pastures, mountain living. Salary negotiable, excellent references available, non-smoking/drinking/drugs. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Middle-aged Christian woman seeking house sitting position in Georgia mountain area or north of Atlanta starting in February (short or long term). I have an accounting background and am an organizer deluxe, nature lover, children lover, and certified interpretive guide. Contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Palm Springs Area – Reliable, trustworthy, and financially secure writer/journalist looking for a caretaker position in the Coachella Valley area. I have traveled the world and write for major publications (including TIME and Newsweek), and I’m currently working on a book. Can do cleaning, light handyman work, business administration, and light cooking. Excellent references. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers]

CN/companion for elderly. I have my license and am qualified to care for you. I have my own car and can take you shopping, to doctors or whatever else is necessary. Please call Cathy at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Male Registered Nurse – 55 years old, certified in Psychiatry, Chemical Dependency and Critical Care. 20 years experience in all aspects of nursing. Experienced in caring for high profile patients where confidentiality is of the utmost importance. My wife of 23 years is 48, former Director of Housekeeping, bookkeeper, restaurant and bar manager. Seeking a position of private duty nursing for an individual in a home setting, preferably in a warm climate. We are also experienced in property caretaking. We are not looking for a Nanny or housekeeping position. We require separate living quarters from main home and have two small dogs and two cats that would relocate with us. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Responsible couple (in our 40’s) looking for space in Northern California (Sonoma County) to park our travel trailer in exchange for being a presence on your property. We’re relocating and need a transitional place for up to a year before purchasing our own. We have pets and will provide a fenced run to contain them. We appreciate privacy and value mutual respect. We live an environmentally conscious lifestyle and are looking for a good match with regard to type of property. Will consider rent to own or lease option in the right situation. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

House sitting wanted in Kailua, Lanikai 4/15 – 5/15/10 or longer. I’m a retired merchant marine deck officer and my partner is an RN and an avid gardener. Together we’ve remodeled and sold two homes. We’ve always had pets; dogs, cats and bunnies. We’d like to be with our daughter for the birth of our first grandchild due 4/21. Her husband works as a music teacher in Kailua. We thought it would be nice if we could find a nest near his work. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] or phone [Contact info available to subscribers]. Thanks!

Professional property manager/caretaker, personal assistant/right hand man. Mature gentleman, 50, responsible, communicative, organized, proactive, results-oriented, discrete, handy, reliable, and friendly. Problems solved, and issues handled with property, projects, and personal needs. Offering customized, non-residential assistance, between Portland and Bar Harbor. Excellent references, effectively serving the affluent since 1984. [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Non Smoker/Non drinker single 34-year-old professional seeks a long-term house sitting or caretaking opportunity in a warm climate. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers], or call [Contact info available to subscribers].

Semi-retired male, USA, seeks world-wide placements. Skills: sustain. living, transportation. Do all types carpentry, plumbing, some electrical, barns, garages, small bridges, rock work, landscaping. Build hand-hewn log cabins, biofuel setups, composting toilets. Set up springs, passive solar, small hydro. Operate and repair light and heavy equip., gasoline or diesel. Do layout and building of roads. Teach and speak English, some German. Experience in Clinical Psychology, college teaching, editing, writing, and proofreading. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Innovative woman prefers paid position involving sustainable practices. Skills: Project Management renovated three homes power hand tools grow sell plants. Workshops: Permaculture RE Natural Building Qualities: Ingenuity, effective communicator, conscientious, honesty, integrity, 54, non-smoker. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Costa Rica-Central Area. Looking for a secure guest house/cottage to rent or house sit during my visit to Costa Rica/Alajuela area for the dates of Saturday May 8 through Saturday May 29, 2010. I am a self-reliant business woman with no bad habits. During my stay in C.R. I will be scouting out the possibility of living in C.R. for an extended period of time. I will have my long time partner visiting during this time. If you would like additional info or references, please email me at [Contact info available to subscribers] – Attn: Linda

Skilled man with no bad habits is looking for a caretaker opportunity anywhere. I am free to travel. I have animal care, photography, video, writing, marketing, and PR skills. I am a hobby farmer, educator, and light machinery operator. Excellent references available. Salary preferred. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Active 65-year-old woman with resume of youth and elder activities, professional skills (secretarial, computer, event planning, writing and speaking), plus pet sitting and caretaking experience relocating in late summer to western Pacific Northwest. Looking at opportunities for work and housing (buy, rent, exchange for services). Excellent references available. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Ranch manager available to oversee private park and residence in Austin, TX and surrounding areas. I have ten years experience in estate and equestrian management; five years experience working with exotic animals. I am a Johnson & Wales University graduate with a Texas license in private, chemical applications; certifications in M44 cyanide guns; and tranquilization and immobilization of animals (Safe Capture). Let me help you maintain your estate and private wildlife reserve. Visit [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information or contact me at [Contact info available to subscribers] or [Contact info available to subscribers]

Excellent, experienced caretaking/property management team

seeks FT position in Oregon. Complete details at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Experienced Llama/Alpaca Ranch/Herd Manager available. Mature/congenial/honest/hard-working/flexible/passionate about animal welfare. Trained by Bobra Goldsmith at Rocky Mountain Llamas, Boulder CO. Seeking on-site position where my mouser cats, working Livestock Guardian Dogs and llamas can join me. Herd management/record keeping; training, showing/show preparation; geriatric/neonatal care, wound and supportive/palliative care, breeding, birthing; 4-H leader, public relations; administrative, marketing, writing. Drive tractors. Don’t smoke/drink/drug. Unfortunately, no heavy labor. Excellent references available. Destination open; long-term commitment wanted. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Situation sought in Portland Maine general area. Healthy, conscientious, hard working, capable, responsible, positive, nature-loving artistic woman in mid 40’s seeks house-sitting, caretaking, or house sharing arrangement in coastal Cumberland County. Background in heath store field with nutritional coaching/natural health-building work, and in museum field with curatorial/educational history work. Experienced also as: whole foods cook, detail-oriented housekeeper/home maintainer, organic vegetable/flower gardener, compassionate caregiver. Have lived 20 years in NH with stable jobs and have good references. Wanting to relocate to general Portland area to be closer to grown son and cultural opportunities of the region. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Family seeking caretaker opportunity in Spain (primarily Madrid). Married couple with a 7-year-old daughter looking to occupy a home or apartment for two to three months near the end of 2010. Timeframe and length of stay flexible. Minimally conversational in Spanish at present, but will continue to increase fluency in preparation for our trip. We’re completely committed, professional and prepared for departure. Just need to connect with you. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Mature female seeks employment as a home sitter. Semi-retired after 22 years in management. Hospice volunteer for 10 years. Homeowner since 1970. Extremely reliable, customer friendly, organizer, honest and ethical. Cares about people and their homes (pets too). I am geographically flexible. Excellent references available. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Looking for a house sitting/caretaking position in an urban coastal area, southern California preferred – open to other areas. I am a mature, professional, clean, entrepreneur/naturopath male, homeowner, multi-skilled, with excellent references. (Excellent cook, handy, love animals, etc). Just sold my 10-year-old business and open to adventures. Start time April/May1. Salary not critical. Free time important. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you for your consideration.

Handyman seeks a well-paid caretaker position. Reliable, efficient, and loyal. I use checklists so you don’t. Ex-military officer, and teacher. Friendly. I speak Spanish and Japanese. Also seeking temporary house-sitting in the Miami area for me and my Mom for two to four weeks. Thanks! Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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