The Caretaker Gazette March / April 2011

Alabama

[Contact info available to subscribers], in northeast Alabama, needs volunteers. We grow and sell various types of berries, herbs, vegetables, and bedding plants. With 55 acres there is a variety of features including greenhouses, pastures, fields, meadows, ponds, creeks, woods, and beaver dams. Other topics include Permaculture, making pottery, organic gardening, chickens, ducks, geese, cats, dogs, wildlife, and will consider new projects that you might like to pursue such as alternate energy sources. We provide room and board, basic necessities, and local transportation. Long term volunteering, a month or more, is preferred. If you are seriously interested please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

ANIMAL-LOVING CARETAKER needed for a Hobby Farm in Thomasville. A small hobby farm couple needs a caretaker for horses, sheep, cats, dogs, and other rescue animals. A nice brick house of your own will be provided in exchange for animal and yard work. This would be excellent for a retired person. This is a rural Alabama setting with a fish pond, woods, log cabin, and a covered bridge. We are a middle-aged, Christian couple, and published authors. For more info, please write to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Alaska

VOLUNTEER CAMPGROUND HOSTS needed in Alaska State Parks. Over 60 different positions available statewide. Camp hosts receive a campsite, stipend, and training for 40 hours/week. Time may be split by couple. Our season is May to September with a minimum four week commitment. Please write to: [Contact info available to subscribers] Or call [Contact info available to subscribers] or email the Volunteer Coordinator at: [Contact info available to subscribers] You can also visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER WANTED from June 1 -September 5, 2011 on a remote Fishing Lodge, 80 miles west of Anchorage. To learn more, please visit our website at: [Contact info available to subscribers]

Arizona

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

Arkansas

GARDENER/CARETAKER needed for a vacation property in the National Forest from early-April to October 2011. Maintain a small organic garden, flower beds and fruit trees; light property maintenance and housekeeping in exchange for a furnished cottage, free long distance, DSL internet and $200/month stipend. This peaceful property is located two miles from Lake Ouachita and 25 miles west of Hot Springs. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Australia

ACTIVE CARETAKER NEEDED for a farming operation in Coolah. A newly renovated four bedroom house with electricity will be provided, with possible paid remuneration, in return for light farm duties. Please apply to [Contact info available to subscribers] Australia.

CARETAKER REQUIRED for a small bed & breakfast in Central Wheatbelt (Nungarin). Light duties and gardening required in return for a small wage. A large three room living quarters will be provided. This would be suitable for a couple or retiree. Please phone [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information.

LIVE-IN CARETAKER needed at the Humpty Doo Golf Club in Darwin, NT. The caretaker can be with or without own caravan. For more details, please call Tim at [Contact info available to subscribers].

house sitter NEEDED in North Scottsdale, Tasmania. We would love to find a lovely middle aged lady or couple to look after our home and three little dogs and canary this May. For more information, please call Liz and Murray at [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

RESIDENTIAL VOLUNTEER POSITION available for one (or more) months at our beautiful retreat and community centre in Balingup, South Western Australia, from September onwards. Duties include meeting and greeting guests, grounds maintenance and domestic maintenance. Accommodation provided in own room, with shared living quarters. You will be under the supervision of our Caretaker, and be part of a team of community volunteers. There is also access to Buddhist teaching and retreat if you are interested. Please visit our website to find out more about the [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER needed. We require an honest and reliable person for our caretaker’s role for Pioneer Park Emerald. Free accommodation provided in return for mowing and general maintenance duties. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

CARETAKER wanted for a cabin park in the northern suburbs of Melbourne. This position is available for an energetic person who is highly skilled in all areas of maintenance, is computer literate and enjoys dealing with the public. On-site air-conditioned accommodations will be provided. Please fax applications to the Manager at: [Contact info available to subscribers].

FARMHAND/CARETAKER needed. We are looking for a full-time, live-in farmhand to work on a large family operated property, located in the Hunter Valley, NSW, 15km from Maitland. A very comfortable, three bedroom, air conditioned cottage is available. The successful applicant will work alongside the Property Manager, and have experience with both cattle and horses. An understanding of pastures, irrigation, and farm machinery is essential. Current chemical and chainsaw operation certificates are also essential as well as a current car license. It is important that the person has the ability to show initiative, is personable and is willing to learn. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for farming and keen to be involved in the day to day running of the property. This could be suitable for a couple or individual. Please apply with references to [Contact info available to subscribers] Australia.

AN ACTIVE CARETAKER is needed for a 200 acre property between Yass/Murrumbateman (about 30 minutes north of Canberra and 2½ hours south of Sydney). This position is suitable for one person or a couple. Accommodation and small wage will be provided in return for light gardening and general maintenance. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

LIVE-IN CARETAKER needed to assist in the management of a small 18 room hostel for backpackers in Darlinghurst, New South Wales. We are offering accommodation and employment for an enthusiastic person or a couple. Need to have permanent Australian residency and be honest, reliable, friendly and outgoing. Duties required are general cleaning, marketing, booking, reservations and check-ins. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

Letters to the Editor

Hi Gary, thanks to the Situations Wanted ad that we ran in The Caretaker Gazette we received several emails from property owners, one of which led us to caretaking a small sustainable and permaculture farm in Costa Rica. We are thrilled because this is what we’ve always dreamed of doing! Your publication has been the light at the end of the tunnel for us as we were ready to downshift and drop out of the rat race. Thanks for providing an excellent service! J. and W., Guanacaste, Costa Rica

John and Wendy, thanks for sharing your successful experience with your Situations Wanted ad that ran in The Caretaker Gazette. We’re glad that you are downshifting, dropping out of the rat race and doing what you’ve always dreamed of doing. We look forward to hearing more about your experiences in Costa Rica.

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,

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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.

Earlier this year my husband and I responded on one of the Gazette caretaking positions that you had sent out through one of your email updates but we were not selected for the position. The landowners just contacted us again and have now offered us the position! It turns out that the couple who originally accepted the position had to leave for personal reasons. We accepted the opportunity and are ready to start our new adventure! Thanks for helping us! D. and M. R., Sonoma, CA

Dennis and Mary, we’re glad to read that your application to one of the Gazette caretaking positions was successful! Sometimes a caretaker or house sitter who has applied for and been offered a position is unable to accept for personal reasons. In those cases, the landowners will contact other interested applicants. Congratulations and enjoy your new adventure!

Dear Gary, I have been a subscriber to your newsletter for many years now and am enclosing my check for another three year renewal. I have always felt that when I retired I would take advantage of one of the many opportunities that you advertise. Early this year one of the email updates interested me enough that I sent an email to the property owner. After a couple of email exchanges the owner called me to say that I was one of the finalists. Because I was not yet retired and the position did not provide health insurance I had to turn her down at this time. I still feel that when I am ready your publication will provide me with an interesting opportunity to supplement my retirement. Thank you. R.N., Frisco, TX

Richard, thanks for renewing your Gazette subscription for another three years. Glad to have you with us again. Now that you’re retired and ready to accept a caretaking position I’m sure you’ll find some interesting positions in the Gazette. Many of our retired subscribers supplement their retirement income by accepting house sitting and caretaking positions. They also tell us that they use the Gazette to discover a better location for their retirement years.

Bahamas

CARETAKER WANTED for a private island in Exumas, Bahamas through April 2011. Need a responsible, non-smoker, single or couple. Small boat operation and maintenance experience required. Carpentry, general maintenance, and small equipment mechanic skills needed. Private living arrangements provided. For details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Belize

HELP NEEDED to caretake a private residence in Placencia Village. This position requires the maintenance of a lush tropical garden, structures and a dog and cat. House provided along with a salary. References needed and an understanding of Spanish and third world living would be a plus. Please email a letter about yourself, along with your references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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

CARETAKER NEEDED in Cottonwood, CA. Must have your own trailer/5th wheel. Will need to feed horses, and do yard work. To learn more, please visit: [Contact info available to subscribers]

RANCH HAND/CARETAKER needed in Apple Valley. Looking for a man who can be caretaker for three horses. Duties include daily feeding, watering cleaning pens, and some small ranch type repairs as needed. The property is 2.5 acres, fenced, quiet and in a rural setting. Has room for your trailer or camper, or may live in small travel trailer on property, for exchange of duties. Utilities and food included. Room for you to set up a pen for your horse. Miles of riding trails are available in the area. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] for further info.

SINGLE OR COUPLE WANTED to manage our two pet friendly mountain vacation rentals on a ranch in the San Diego Backcountry. Rustic but comfortable lodging provided in renovated barn with lots of workspace as well. Animals OK, horses OK. Internet and satellite TV free, space for organic garden. In exchange for lodging, we need you to clean and prepare houses for guests, take care of trash, answer phone, greet and orientate guests. Maintenance including things such as repairs, changing out propane tanks, hauling firewood, washing windows, yard maintenance etc. Total time spent per month is about 60 hours give or take… less in the summer but more in the winter because of the need for firewood… all houses heat primarily with wood. Must be attentive to detail with good housekeeping skills, responsible, honest, drug free, strong, healthy, like animals, hiking and people. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] with resume and personal info. Could work into permanent position… start in Spring.

OLDER ENERGETIC COUPLE (between the ages of 40 – 60) desired as long term guests for one of my mountain cottages in the bottom of a canyon located four miles from I-80 and one hour east of Sacramento. Keep all gold found in river; fish off porch. Must be OK in a very remote location. Should be a handyman type with common sense. Need income, 4WD truck, generator, computer, and phone. Off grid experience recommended. No addictions, no illnesses, and no children. This is not a job. Must be able to pass drug and criminal background tests. Please send references and background info to [Contact info available to subscribers] or email at [Contact info available to subscribers] Upgrades in progress. Available now.

CARETAKERS WANTED in Pollock Pines. A two bedroom/one bath mobile home will be available in exchange for help around the ranch. There is room for horses, and knowledge of horses will be a plus. I prefer retired or stay-at-home people, but will consider all. I have a bad back and need someone who can do the chores I can’t. We live in generator country – so a generator is required. Please send a letter with your phone # to [Contact info available to subscribers]

SINGLE NATUROPATH WANTS TO SHARE RANCH. Hello, my name is Susan and I own a beautiful, historic piece of land in Fairplay, CA (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 physical and etheric healing therapies 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 riding clinic or healing retreat. 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. I do have a county permitted trailer space with full hookups and/or a bedroom or two (How about a separate duplex or master suite?) as my home is very large with an ozonated hot tub on the deck and a cold plunge right next to it. Want to help build a lap pool, or a garage apartment, or a separate cottage? There’s a National Champion black walnut tree, winter creek, organic garden, old barn, pastures and the Cosumnes rivers nearby. If anyone is interested or knows of someone who may be wanting to share an existence in this magical area (or another), please contact Susan at the following: [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER REQUIRED for our 40 acre estate. Duties will include landscaping, brush clearance, animal care, and driving. This is a part-time position in the foothills of the Sierras. We are located 10 minutes from Mountain Ranch, (nearest towns are San Andreas and Jackson). The location is beautiful and property is mainly parkland like and forest. There is an in-ground pool and extensive landscaping to take care of. This position is really trade for rent. We have a nice 25′ trailer for the caretaker and we expect 10 hours work per week. We will pay for any hours above 10. We are seeking somebody for a permanent job. My husband and I live on the property. The caretaker will work with me or my husband or on his own. We need a caretaker now and are actively looking for one. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER WANTED. Must have ranch and horse experience. Looking for a long-term experienced horse handling/ranch care person. This would be great for a contractor/handyman in exchange for rent. No smoking, parties, or drama! Need current verifiable references. 2 – 2.5 hours of daily care mornings and evenings or way less time depending exactly how experienced, organized, motivated, and efficient you are! There are only two horses and one pony, when there is time: handyman, maintenance, and or landscaping tasks. Includes city water, satellite, electricity, and wi-fi. Use of washer and dryer is negotiable. Liability prohibits any non-owner small pets or children. Please fax all recent references and details of your current living and working situation to [Contact info available to subscribers].

REMOTE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PROFESSIONALS seek a couple to do housekeeping, maintenance, landscaping and security on our property. Full time duties for both employees will include (i) weekly housekeeping including cleaning, laundry, windows, grocery shopping and errands; (ii) maintenance of equipment, vehicles, water systems, fencing and ponds; (iii) schedule and oversee contractors, suppliers and service providers when on property; (iv) landscaping including mowing, trimming, pruning, firewood cutting, splitting and stacking, chipping and weed control; and (v) maintenance of garden and greenhouse when owners are absent. Make guests comfortable meeting their needs. The right couple will be organized, detail oriented, self starting, capable of anticipating owners’ needs and motivated to please. Must be discreet and respectful of highly private owners. Must be on site when owners travel requiring a flexible work schedule. Must be fit and in good health with a current driver’s license. Non-smokers, no drugs or alcohol. Salary, housing and other benefits provided. Please email your resume including salary requirements, a current photo and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Canada

EXPERIENCED, RELIABLE, HANDY, live-in caretaker couple needed for a 40 suites apartment complex on Kingsway in Vancouver. This position will be available in February. Must be a non-smoker, with no pets. To apply, please send your resume to: [Contact info available to subscribers].

FULL-TIME FARM COUPLE needed at [Contact info available to subscribers], Elizabethtown, Ontario. We are looking for a live-in farm couple to assist in its 300 hog operation. Located on 100 acres about one hour southwest of Ottawa, our family raises a heritage breed, The Large Black Pig, on rotating pastures. We need a farm couple to live on the farm year round, either in the house or in a 26′ trailer on the property. You would be expected to spend on average about four to six hours each day tending the herd. Duties include feeding, watering, bedding, tractor maintenance, electric fencing and barn repairs and maintenance. Opportunities are available for you to create your own market garden, chicken flock, or other agricultural endeavor using our equipment and land. All living expenses (except food) are covered. You will receive a weekly cash stipend (amount to be negotiated) and will have regular access to a car. Experience is not necessary. We are looking for a couple with enthusiasm, honesty, a good work ethic and a positive outlook who want to learn about alternative farming. Ideally, we are looking for a committed couple who will be with us for the long term, but will also consider a shorter term. To learn more and to apply, please take a look at our website at [Contact info available to subscribers]

WANTED: a mature, responsible person for a temporary caretaking position for approximately two to three months in two condos in Saskatoon. Must have knowledge of boilers, cleaning, be mechanically inclined, must get along well with others, and must be able to work independently. Please fax your resume: [Contact info available to subscribers].

CARETAKERS/MANAGERS POSITION available for a mobile home park in Sorrento, BC. We prefer a husband and wife team with handyman skills who like to do yard work and enjoy dealing with the public. Please fax a resume with covering letter to: [Contact info available to subscribers]

EXPERIENCED ON-SITE CARETAKER required for a 71 suite apartment complex in North Kildonan, MB. A mature couple with good people skills preferred. Duties: general cleaning, yard work, and small repairs. Compensation will include a two bedroom suite and salary. Please fax your resume to the Property Manager at [Contact info available to subscribers].

CARETAKER/MANAGER needed. We need an experienced, reliable, live-in caretaker for a two building, 84 suite complex, on the south side of Edmonton. Some duties include: managing, general maintenance, cleaning and extensive grounds keeping. Please fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A PROFESSIONAL CLASSIC BUTLER with at least two years of experience. This is a full-time, live-out position in the Magog region and occasionally in Mont-Tremblant (accommodation provided while in Mont-Tremblant). Excellent English and French requested. Salary: CAD$60,000+. This position is open to candidates who are currently legal to work in Canada and starts in February 2011. Please apply through our website: [Contact info available to subscribers]

Caribbean

SEEKING A SKILLED AND EXPERIENCED PERSON who can assist with construction, carpentry, permaculture gardening, eco-building with earth, bamboo, etc. on Guadeloupe Island. We have fruit trees, mangoes, coconuts, bananas, etc. We are located in a small village and the beach is three km away. If you have experience with construction and permaculture, please email me at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Colombia

ISLAND CARETAKER needed for a beach house on Baru Island. Baru Island is close to Cartagena in Colombia and is a fast developing area. For more details and caretaker requirements, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Colorado

INTERNS NEEDED to start in April. Rain Crow Farm is a small family owned farm in western Colorado. Our farm is bordered by the North Fork of the Gunnison and we have wonderful views of the mountains that surround Paonia. We grow a wide variety of veggies with salad mix being a big time consumer. We need help irrigating, planting, weeding and harvesting. We go to two farmers’ markets and sell to wholesalers. We are willing to talk about a flexible schedule allowing time for exploring in the area. All farm produce and eggs are available for your consumption. We do offer a stipend. This stipend is based on five days or 40-50 hours a week. Housing is in a beautiful rustic cabin by the river, surrounded by cottonwoods, birds, deer, beaver, quiet, and views of the mountains! There is no electricity or running water in the cabin, but we do have both up at the barn and shop. There is a kitchen area, sitting area, loft and porch in the cabin. We have a composting toilet and solar shower bag for your use at the cabin. For more details, please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

NEED HARDWORKING COUPLE with references that will intern and prove themselves reliable for eight months. Stipend and rustic housing offered. Need to be progressive, sustainability minded thinkers with a background in traditional ranching preferred. Will be required to progress property towards goal of a low cost, sustainable operation. This property is now summering 140 AU multi-species under partial use, half-capacity. No chemicals, hormones, etc. have been used for several years and want to keep it that way. You will need the stamina, common sense, manners and temperament to keep up with a traditional ranching work schedule of 24/365. Must have respect for animals, livestock, wildlife and Mother Nature. Housing conditions are rustic. Ranch set-up is basic, no-frills. You will be required to do all jobs along-side owners and independently, from fencing to irrigation (flood, sprinklers), repairs, working livestock, riding (horse, four-wheeler), running equipment including haying, tractors, etc. Pets will be allowed only if they do not engage or harass livestock and owner must build shelter upon arrival. No smokers, no drug users, No excessive alcohol users, No exceptions! Please mail your info to us and we will review all info packets received and contact everyone back before February 20, 2011. Interviews in person will be required. Start date is scheduled for approximately March 15, 2011. [Contact info available to subscribers] No phone calls until after your packet has been sent to us please!

INTERNSHIP POSITIONS AVAILABLE. We are a small family farm seeking the help of a few hard working interns that have a serious interest in learning how to grow quality organic food. We need a solid commitment from May 1st until November 1st. We have tried shorter stays, but it does not work for our family or farm. If you would like to come earlier than May 1st, this has worked out well in the past. In exchange for your commitment and hard work you will receive the hands on experience needed in growing food organically as well running a small organic farm. We grow a large assortment of vegetable row crops. You can expect to learn field production as well as greenhouse and hoop house management, planting, weeding, harvesting, post-harvest handling, weed and insect control, marketing, distribution, farmers’ market set-up and sales, and customer service. You must enjoy working with people, customer service, be in good physical condition, have a strong work ethic, and tolerate working in the heat. Our main income comes from direct selling of our product at three area farmers’ markets. We are seeking paid interns to work in assisting in field preparation, planting, weeding, harvesting, post-harvest packaging, staking, watering, laying weed barriers, packing produce, marketing and distribution. We pay $125 weekly before taxes based on a 40 hour work week. You will be paid for actual hours worked. We expect a 45-55 hour work week, including early mornings and Saturdays with 1 – 1 1/2 days off per week. Harvest days are unpredictable, so we ask that you not make plans for Thursday nor Saturday evenings, as we often work late on those days. You may also enjoy the produce, as it becomes abundant. We have a small bunkhouse for sleeping in as well as ample camping space if it is preferred. For more details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Connecticut

house sitter NEEDED for our home outside of Hartford from February 15 through March 30. We are planning on taking an overseas trip, while our house sitter looks after our home and cats. We prefer a non-smoker, a cat lover, a person who keeps a home very clean, someone who is good with plants, likes solitude, and will be quiet, and not disturb any of our neighbors. Must have checkable references. For more details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Costa Rica

OUR 69 ACRE FINCA/FARM borders the Rincon rainforest reserve which is part of a wider conservation area in the northern region of Costa Rica. This conservation area includes Guanacaste National Park, Rincon de La Vieja National Park and Santa Rosa National Park. We strive to support local conservation efforts through sustainable living and farming practices and sustainable forest management and aim to create a replicable model of these practices for local people and international visitors. Some of the ways we do this is by applying permaculture design, organic farming, natural building and composting. We are seeking volunteers who will be involved in all aspects of life on the farm and can assist with planting, tending the gardens, feeding the animals, cooking, gathering firewood, natural building projects. We have a beautiful river that provides us with water for drinking, bathing, washing, and watering during the dry season. Accommodations and meals are provided. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their suggestions, ideas and to collaborate with us on any projects they wish to develop. If interested, please email us at [Contact info available to subscribers]

VOLUNTEERS interested in sustainable and organic agriculture can come, learn and experience on our family-run agroecological farm located in La Valle de General, three hours south of San Jose. We have horses, chickens, ducks, medicinal plants, fruit trees, grass for forage, several crop species, spring-water wells, rainforest, red worm composting, biogas digester, and a pond. Work includes construction, feeding the animals, planting seeds, soil conservation, maintenance of medicinal plants, maintaining the spring water wells, harvesting crops and other projects related to the day-to-day maintenance of the farm. You need to be reasonably fit. The work is meant to be exhilarating not exhausting. For more information, please email us at [Contact info available to subscribers]

VOLUNTEERS AND INTERNS needed at [Contact info available to subscribers]. You can mingle daily with the beautiful Campesino people, make lifelong friends and participate in a style of living that changes them forever. Volunteering and interning at [Contact info available to subscribers] offers you the unique opportunity to feel and become a part of the magic and beauty of this infrequently visited area of Costa Rica. [Contact info available to subscribers] is an environmental learning and sustainable living center, rural sanctuary and lodge located in and on the edge of the last remaining virgin rainforest of Costa Rica’s beautiful Puriscal County. To learn more and to apply, please visit [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]

Ecuador

WE ARE INTERESTED IN FINDING CARETAKERS for our ecological project, mostly because we offer plenty of caretaking activities that benefit the rain forest here. In other words, our caretaking options are more in the sense of taking care of reforestation projects. [Contact info available to subscribers] is a piece of land in the rain forest of the lower mountain region of northwestern [Contact info available to subscribers]’s province. There are many things a volunteer caretaker can engage in at [Contact info available to subscribers]: from work in facilities such as road maintenance, house bio-construction projects (mainly orchard woods, bamboo and cob), up to other activities such as reforestation projects maintenance. We are also very open to new initiatives from volunteers who may contribute to the establishing of [Contact info available to subscribers] as a space for conservation and a sustainable life style. Another important aspect of [Contact info available to subscribers] lies in its attempt to become a space for people who want to have a practical experience of what it means to have a different relation to nature. We work this aspect at a personal level and at a practical level through the multiple activities that need to be done. We also work our relation to nature through occasional workshops and traditional shamanic ceremonies with powerful plants. For the rest of [Contact info available to subscribers], it is a space to relax in and learn from nature! For more information about the [Contact info available to subscribers], you can visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

England

WE ARE LOOKING for a hard working, flexible couple to help with the smooth running of a large country house on a private estate in Kent. Duties to include, general cleaning, driving, laundry and some cooking, for the housekeeper. Work in stables, good horse rider required, and some maintenance work for your partner. Self contained cottage accommodation provided. Must have current driving license, Criminal Records Bureau check to be conducted, and excellent references are required. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

COUPLE REQUIRED for a house in Salisbury Wiltshire. Must be dog-loving and prepared to work weekends and public holidays. Responsibilities include cooking, housekeeping, house/pool maintenance and security. Both must be excellent drivers. The financial package includes a three bedroom cottage. The start date will be in February 2011. Please apply in writing including resumes sent to [Contact info available to subscribers] UK.

Florida

FLORIDA FAMILY searching for a full-time, long-term domestic couple. High-energy family with personable pets, with luxury residences in Florida and Hawaii. Informal lives that demand extraordinary care/expertise. Housing/transportation provided. Weekdays and occasional weekends, flexibility for special occasions, entertaining/holidays. Salary negotiable. Responsibilities include security of family/residences. Total exterior/interior household maintenance and ground maintenance. All laundry needs including extensive wardrobe/exquisite linens. Household shopping, errands/veterinarian appointments. Meal preparation as requested. All entertaining, parties/event requests including managing outside vendors as needed. Maintain accurate household inventories. Manage/oversee all necessary approved outside vendors for weekly/monthly services. Majority of building maintenance/repair managed in-house. Maintenance/exceptional care of luxury vehicles/yachts. Working with Personal Assistant/Manager. Candidates must be personable, loyal, self-starters, conscientious, honest, of high integrity, polished, professional, understand social etiquette/service. Minimum 5+ year experience. Practiced with quality cleaning/care of antiques, silver, fine art, etc. Excellent organizational/problem solving skills. Must have the ability to work independently and as a team. Good with pets. No allergies. Must speak/read English. Legal to reside/work in USA. Excellent driving record. No children, no smoking, drug-free/excellent health. Verifiable current/former references. Detailed background check will be conducted. Qualified applicants please forward your resume, recent photograph and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

COUPLE IN THEIR LATE 70s seeks a hands-on, live-in Household Manager to care for their multiple homes immediately. They have an elderly dog who requires hands-on care. Other responsibilities include light cooking, housecleaning, household arrangements, maintaining the family calendar, chauffeuring, providing assistance with medication when needed, etc. Employee must have own automobile and wear a uniform provided by employer. They have three primary residences: one in an island near Canada, one in Florida and one in Grand Cayman Islands. They have another home in Columbus, Ohio, where you may be asked to travel to for a day or so. A clean driving record and police background is required, as is a current passport. The right candidate will be flexible, dependable, and have a pleasant disposition. If you enjoy keeping busy, serving delightful and fun-loving older employers, and traveling and working in remote places, this could be the perfect position for you. They need someone as soon as possible, so don’t let this opportunity pass you by! Salary to $65,000 and includes living accommodations where applicable as well as contribution toward a private health insurance policy. Please respond only by email to [Contact info available to subscribers]if you are interested; no phone calls. Only those with an employment application on file with [Contact info available to subscribers] and the required experience will be considered.

France

SOME HOLIDAY/SOME WORK/some pay. Looking for a friendly couple with knowledge of French to take care of our country house in Provence. Must have own transportation, a clean driver’s license, and be non-smokers. Requirements are house cleaning, a little gardening and general handyperson work. The duration will be approximately six months from the end of April 2011. Studio accommodation will be provided. Applicant’s personal details, references, and a recent photo should be sent to [Contact info available to subscribers] UK.

SITE HELPERS required for a small campsite from April until September 2011. Come and enjoy the tranquility and beautiful surroundings of Camping Le Moulin, located in rural France beside the river and town of Chef Boutonne. This is a place to spend time with the Braley and Cook family. There are separate areas for mobile caravans and caravans/tents, located on opposite sides of the beautiful former watermill. We need couples only, please. General duties are in reception, gardening, and cleaning. Caravan or camper vans are essential. Please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] to learn more, or email us at [Contact info available to subscribers]

FANCY A BREAK in the South of France (near Cannes) this summer for six to eight weeks in exchange for some help cleaning, etc. in our Mobile Home Park? We can offer you free accommodation. You should be a couple who are easy going and reliable. Must be 40+. Please phone [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details in France at [Contact info available to subscribers].

Georgia

house sitter wanted in Perry, GA. A spacious apartment will be available for a handyman/handywoman prepared to invest two working days per week helping with sanding, repainting, and tiling. You can watch over and just housesit the apartment the other five days per week. Part of the work has been completed by house sitters who have other commitments and will be moving on to their next assignment. You can start ASAP. For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Germany

house sitter WANTED in Bavaria, any time. My home is located in the Alps, south of Munich, at a height of 1,000 meters. I have a lovely quiet place, in total nature, next to a village five minutes away by car. You’ll need to take care of my two cats. If you love nature and would like to housesit here, please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Hawaii

house sitter needed for my small, two bedroom Honolulu home. I have a Jacuzzi and private fenced backyard. Housesit and watch over my three dogs, two birds, one cat, and aquarium fish – so you must like animals. Also, must water the plants, inside and outside. This is an exchange for free rent for the month of March. The house sitter does not need to stay at the house all day but overnight is required, and walking the dogs at least twice a day will be required. You do not need a car to get around as I am in an urban area. References required. Must be a non-smoker, no drugs, and no alcohol. To apply, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

HELP NEEDED. Our off grid eco sustainable organic farm incorporates organic sustainable agroecology, permaculture, agroforestry, regenerative agriculture into our living educational homestead project. We want to attract folks who have more altruistic/giving personalities and who want to directly stop the insanity, vs. self indulgence/takers who are looking for a new adventure/vacation/cheap hangout (still about me, myself, and I, escapism, and adding to the problem). Learn to become part of the solution instead of part of the problem at Popai’s educational living project. We are an educational living project that aligns with peer reviewed scientific evidence that inspires us to come up with solutions to co-create-caregive the mother of us all in a fair, healthy, sustainable and responsible way. Rick is a physician and needs help so that he can finish writing a book and educate rather than medicate about creating a fair, responsible, healthy and sustainable Earth. Do you feel the pulse of the planet? Long term/occasional short term couples or single folks, Peace Corp like folks, committed to deep ecology, permaculture, and are health conscious, drug/addiction/materialism free, responsible, energetic, disciplined, fit, stable couple/single (age 20 – 40’s) wanted. We are asking that the couple/single “homestead dance” or work trade in exchange for housing: 18 hours per week for single or 28 hours a week per couple. Hours are flexible. The dance entails: chopping coconuts, milking goats, coppicing nitrogen fixing trees for green manure and fodder, garden/structure maintenance, making dog food and supplements for the cats. We use only hand tools such as loppers, bow saws, pruning saws, axes and transport fodder, green/animal manures in wheelbarrows. Six months minimum stay, but occasionally open to short term. Four structures are available with panoramic ocean views, rain water catchment stored in ferro-cement tanks, hot shower, stove, refrigerator, wireless internet, surfing four miles away, snorkeling 1½ miles. Please send your resume, references, and photo to [Contact info available to subscribers] or snail mail to [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Indiana

LOOKING FOR A FULL-TIME experienced maintenance/caretaker person. To apply, please mail your resume to Maintenance/Caretaker Position, [Contact info available to subscribers].

Ireland

house sitter NEEDED in Wexford, in southeast Ireland from April 29th to May 24th inclusive. We need house sitters (a couple preferably) who will love our two dogs and cats and our home. Also we would need to have our grass cut at least once whilst we are away. For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Italy

WE ARE LOOKING for a clean and tidy responsible caretakers and gardeners to stay in our beautiful large Tuscany country home in the Chianti countryside near Florence over the winter (the time is flexible) to care for our wonderful dog and do some gardening/landscaping in return for accommodation. Heating costs will need to be contributed to. You will need a car and references. The house is fairly newly renovated, has wi-fi, satellite, etc. and has a large fireplace. Please send any interest or enquiries for further information to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Louisiana

CARETAKER WANTED. Experienced, physically fit single or couple needed as caretakers for a large, private estate in Slidell, Louisiana. This is a long term, full-time 40 hour per week live-in position. Duties include landscape maintenance, general handyman work, pool, tree and lawn care. Cleaning and caring for all outdoor buildings, fences and furniture. Use and maintenance of heavy equipment required. Strong mechanical, electrical, carpentry and plumbing experience a must. Housekeeping requirements include routine cleaning and laundry services. This is a unique opportunity for a special, hardworking couple, looking for a rewarding career in a rural, natural environment. Successful applicant must be a self starter with the ability to work independently and perform regular duties without close supervision. Compensation package includes on-site private residence, (two bedroom, house, with one bath, attached garage, etc., on two acres of wooded land, located in the middle of the property) paid utilities (except telephone and satellite TV), salary, health insurance and other benefits. High attention to detail! Must pass a background check, work well with people, and possess a valid US driver’s license. Please fax your cover letter and resume to [Contact info available to subscribers].

FULL-TIME ANIMAL CARETAKER needed in New Orleans, LA. Must take care of our eight indoor cats and can stay rent free in a house. We prefer a single older lady. Must be a non-smoker, non-drinker. Our place is private and clean. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Maryland

DUNCAN’S FAMILY CAMPGROUND needs a couple with RV campground work experience for a year round position. We are located in Maryland near Washington DC, Annapolis, Baltimore, and the Chesapeake Bay. We will provide a full RV hookup site with cable and wi-fi. We are a seasonal campground with the summer months being the busiest. Please check out our website at: [Contact info available to subscribers]and then email your resume, references, and salary desired to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Caretaker Profile

“David Knight – Lights, Camera, Caretaker…” Date of Birth: 9/17/61 Address: [Contact info available to subscribers] Interests: amateur boatbuilding and restoration, sailing, tennis, and travel Quote: “When you wake up, get up, and when you get up, DO something…”

David Knight

There is no question that the life of a Caretaker is an odd one. This prompts the following dialogue on occasion: Curious Individual – “What do the owners do for a living?” Seasoned Caretaker, “I’m not sure” Curious Individual, “Are they famous?” Seasoned Caretaker, “You know, I think everyone is famous in their own way, it’s what makes us all unique, don’t you think?” Curious Individual, “What’s a place like this cost?” Seasoned Caretaker, “Couldn’t even guess, but If I don’t get back to work, it won’t stay this nice very long…” And so it goes… It’s been my experience that discretion, accuracy, organization and the ability to be effective and almost invisible when the owners are in residence are some key launching points to do this sometimes very odd occupation. But getting to this place of ten acres on the water in Chesapeake Bay was a long journey. I started out in this business of caretaking and property management some 12 years ago after a divorce, a mid-life awakening, and a very strong desire to return to a much simpler life with less stress. Before heading to Maryland to begin my very first job as a caretaker on a 250 acre waterfront farm, I was managing a theater in North Carolina handling the technical set up of touring theater groups, and before that, several years as a television producer director as well as a framing carpenter and cabinet maker in Virginia. There were even several courses in basic boat construction at the Wooden Boat School in Brooklin, Maine. The hands on method is the life for me, always has been. Looking back, it is easy to see now that those seemingly disjointed paths I had chosen have somehow folded into this varied skill set that is a pretty good fit for the life of a beginning Caretaker, and now Property Manager. I often get asked “What exactly do you DO during the day”? My method has evolved over the years into three fairly broad categories of activity, bouncing at the needs of the owners between 1), Direct service when owners or guests are in residence taking care of needs during the visit, 2), Recovery of the property to a clean and ready state once they depart in prep for the next visit by the immediate family or friends, and 3), Maintenance: I am what is termed a “Working Manager” handling organization, necessary repairs (many of which are done in-house), maintenance, (painting, plumbing, electrical improvements, boat prep and preventive work etc.). This last group is perhaps the most important beyond owner convenience and comfort as this is where I am able to stay ahead of the sometimes daunting task of keeping all the house systems working well, boats and cars at the ready, grounds tidy, the staying “ahead” is perhaps the most challenging as you need to develop an eye to spot trouble before it becomes an issue, usually at the most inconvenient time. My current position is on a 10 acre property right on the Chesapeake Bay. It includes a Main House, two cottages for guests, a shop area, and newly built barn with indoor basketball court and office space adjacent to the tennis court. This is the first live out position that I have held as the others usually provided housing. While living on the property is convenient, it is important to also have an “outside life” away from the property. However, in this situation living away, it is equally important to be available to the owners when in residence in case the need arises for additional support or the odd repair that crops up. Perhaps the best feature of all this is that I am given the latitude to be totally self-directed. This is one of the best features of this position and allows for great flexibility of scheduling projects, but also affords time to become highly organized and proactive about maintenance issues at hand. I suppose there is no typical day as there are so many things to look after. For example, I can work on interior painting or drywall repair, leave tools in place while drying and head outside to the vegetable garden and begin clearing the garden for the next growing season. I might start prepping some interior pieces on the family yacht (this is particularly fun as one of my hobbies is amateur boatbuilding and restoration). On rainy days I spend some time organizing cleaning supplies or reviewing vendor contracts so when the owners arrive, all is ready to go and all necessary things are at hand. When the owners are in residence I am always on hand to prep the family yacht, warm the diesel engine, check systems and safety gear, put the finishing touches on things like windows and galley, stock the fridge for drinks and head out for a day of fishing or take the family to dinner with guests on board. On the smaller boat, summer is filled with tubing and fishing trips to the bay with the owners’ kids. Winter will find me in the shop handling the tractor and machinery maintenance to ready the gear for spring, and there was a bit of time to build some needed shelving and custom drawers for the work bench built just last year. Some interesting opportunities also arise like when we had to remove a large oak tree, and instead of cutting it for firewood, hired a local gentleman with a band mill to saw the logs into lumber for a boathouse project. Through it all, there is a quiet and gentleness about the day that adds to the pleasure of the job. Being able to enjoy that unfolding of the day is but one of the many things that was lacking in the Television and Theater business. And although the scope of my position encompasses not one, but now three properties, I still totally enjoy heading out each morning, waiting for the deer to cross the road as I turn down the lane and jump into the day’s projects. It is a far cry from that first day on the farm 12 years ago as a new Caretaker, but I wouldn’t trade this job for any other, and I certainly wouldn’t head back into that dark control room surrounded by the blue monitors on the wall. Thanks to The Caretaker Gazette for being that one and only guide for some really terrific opportunities in my career. For those of you who are just starting out, this is a wonderful career filled with challenges and learning possibilities sprinkled with fun, give it a try!

David’s getting the family yacht ready

Massachusetts

RESPONSIBLE, EXPERIENCED CARETAKER needed: Great Island is an approximately 600 acre peninsula located in West Yarmouth, Massachusetts. The landscape consists largely of beaches and dunes, marshland, fields and wooded areas. The waterfront faces Nantucket Sound and Lewis Bay as well as a boat harbor and it includes several small ponds. There are currently 41 privately owned homes. The job of a Caretaker involves watching over and taking care of common areas and provides urgent ‘triage’ services for private residences. The job depends largely on a case-to-case basis and may involve a range of duties such as: 1) Supervise and manage all maintenance employees. 2) Maintain all common areas including grounds, buildings, facilities, roads, equipment, vehicles, boats, docks and fire system, 3) Supervise fire and safety services, 4) Develop maintenance budgets in cooperation with the Island Manager. General Position Requirements: 1) Experience in personnel management, 2) Knowledge of carpentry, wiring, plumbing and docks and boats management, 3) Excellent interpersonal, leadership and multi-tasking skills, 4) Knowledge of environmentally sensitive landscape management and maintenance techniques, methods and procedures, 5) Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to perform manual labor, 6) Able to operate heavy machinery used in performing duties, 7) Able to manage boats and docks, 8) Must be willing to re-locate. General Qualifications: 9) 10+ years or equivalent experience in estate management, a caretaker position, General Contracting and Marine Operations experience a plus, 10) Strong knowledge of project management and reporting processes. Compensation and Benefits: A competitive compensation and benefits package will be provided. If interested please email your resume along with a photograph and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Mexico

SEEKING AN INTERESTED AND EXPERIENCED COUPLE or two friends who can caretake a combination of campground, rustic retreat center, permaculture farm, and a forming ecovillage in Michoacan for one month while the owners are away. This is a quiet setting, ideal for writers or people who want a break from city life. Internet access and electricity during the day. Sauna for hot showers. Caretakers must love cats and dogs. A vehicle is not required but if the caretakers have one we prefer that they have a 4-wheel-drive or pick-up as our road is rocky. We are seeking people who have interest in the projects. The ideal applicants will want to improve their resume and focus on an ecological project here on the property. Qualified applicants can contact us at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Minnesota

AN ADULT COUPLE in Minnesota seeks a hands-on Household Manager immediately to oversee their Housecleaner and keep their household running smoothly. Responsibilities include supervising contractors, housecleaning, laundry and ironing, bed making, closet organization, grocery shopping, light errands, packing and unpacking, caring for pets, polishing silver, caring for china and crystal, floral arranging, inventory, and special projects. Must be certified in First Aid and CPR and have experience working in private upscale homes. They require someone very detail-oriented who takes pride in their work. Salary commensurate with skills and experience. Please respond only by email to [Contact info available to subscribers] if you are interested; no phone calls. Only those with an employment application on file with [Contact info available to subscribers] and the required experience will be considered for this position.

CARETAKER TEAM OR INDIVIDUAL needed to live on-site in a large two-bedroom unit at centrally located community in Minneapolis on great public transportation lines. You will be responsible for daily common area cleaning and yard work in a 182-unit complex, plus month-end apartment turns. Limited emergency on-call duties will also be required. Competitive compensation provided. Equal Opportunity Employer. Please fax your cover letter and resume to [Contact info available to subscribers].

CARETAKER COUPLE NEEDED at a lovely condominium building in Bloomington. Boiler and pool licenses are required. Duties include cleaning, record keeping and light maintenance. An on-site apartment will be included in salary. Please fax resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers].

ENJOY SUMMER while work camping on a deep clear Minnesota lake! [Contact info available to subscribers] located in Ponsford seeks two couples for the 2011 season. Full RV hookup sites are provided for hours worked, plus additional paid hours. Free boat and motor provided. Work includes customer service, grounds maintenance, boat launching, and facility maintenance. Couples should be in good physical condition and enjoy working with people. Employment is from May through mid-August. We can be flexible on the start and end date. Please mail your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Missouri

A CASSVILLE, MO RESORT is looking for a couple to clean cabins in exchange for a full hookup RV site. The position will pay minimum wage over 20 hours per week as a couple, but this will not happen regularly. This is not a position that will supply a supplemental income. Our other workers have part-time jobs elsewhere. This will also provide ample time for fishing, hunting, etc. This can be a year-round position or seasonal. The season starts in March and ends in November. We are located two miles from the beautiful Roaring River, one hour from Branson, and 30 minutes from Eureka Springs. To learn more and to apply, please check out the [Contact info available to subscribers] website at [Contact info available to subscribers]

LIVE RENT-FREE on central Missouri acreage. Need a couple or single person with excellent handyman skills to clean up and repair the property, work with our realtor and stay in the home until the home sells. Please respond by calling [Contact info available to subscribers]. Need references and letter or resume describing skills. Length of stay negotiable. Possible additional compensation negotiable.

Montana

POSITION FILLED AS WE WENT TO PRESS: GUEST RANCH CARETAKER/COOK wanted in [Contact info available to subscribers]. A couple is needed to caretake and cook for a guest ranch in Glacier Park Montana. Start date is August 13, 2011 for four to five weeks. We rent the property [Contact info available to subscribers] weekly to art and photography groups. Must be able to do basic cooking, cleaning and simple maintenance for 20 people. Includes room, private cabin, board and excellent salary, approximately $1,000 per week. If compatible with ranch and owner this position will be available for the entire summer 2012. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] or phone [Contact info available to subscribers]. Thanks!

Nebraska

[Contact info available to subscribers] is seeking a grounds superintendent/caretaker for the fair grounds. Duties include scheduling events, cleaning, mowing and general maintenance. To apply, please mail your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Nevada

LANDSCAPER/RANCH HAND/JACK OF ALL TRADES needed. This is an ideal job for a non-smoking, energetic mature couple or single person. Care and oversight of two side by side properties located on the edge of Las Vegas in a rural/suburban area. Duties include care of horses, chickens, cats, barn, lawns, trees, orchards, gardens, and maintenance of irrigation systems, some light handyman duties. Some management of third parties, however majority of work is do-it-yourself items. Knowledge of residential electrical, plumbing, irrigation systems and gardening is a plus for use in basic exterior, interior household and yard maintenance. Must have knowledge of horses and not be afraid of them but no need to have horse training experience. Looking for applicants who want a long-term commitment. Apartment is a furnished one bedroom, one bath unit with full kitchen. Apartment is separate from the main residence. Utilities, cable, and internet included. Please respond with resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

RANCH/PROPERTY MANAGERS needed. Las Vegas based investor/philanthropist has a Foundation with a unique opportunity for a couple to manage and oversee its Ranch Facility (no animals) used for foundation related activities and special events, located in the National Park just west of Las Vegas, Nevada. This is a long term, year round, commitment to become part of a family that provides a camp type setting for critically ill children and other life challenging childhood disabilities. Considerable knowledge of building/construction, site and landscape operations, maintenance and repairs a must. Charitable organizations experience a plus. Other preferred characteristics include healthy lifestyle, physically fit, outgoing personality, hospitality oriented, and organized. Please email resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Mexico

HELP WANTED: Looking for a couple to help with starting and running a restaurant. Need a couple with restaurant experience to start and operate a small restaurant. Location is in an old western boom town. This nearly ghost town has become a popular day trip for tourists traveling through New Mexico. It is 40 miles to the nearest restaurant, and we would like to solve that problem by starting one here. Task consists of helping to select and install kitchen equipment, then run the operation including cooking, baking, serving, and clean up. Owners will provide building and equipment, plus full RV hook up or adjacent residence. Operators will provide know-how and labor. We will split profits. Expected customer base includes local residents, an adjacent small RV Park, and visitors to this ghost town. Advantages include a quiet life style in a rural mountain setting and friendly neighbors. Disadvantages include distance to town (40 miles). If you would like more information, please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]. You may want to check our web site at [Contact info available to subscribers]

New York

[Contact info available to subscribers] (a private family recreation club in Old Forge, NY) has a summer/six month position available from May 1 until the end of October. Work is 40 hours per week. Weekends a must. Couple preferred. Live-in assistants to lodge managers. Private one bedroom apartment. Assist with property maintenance, light construction, housekeeping, general store, cooking for Saturday night picnic (100 guests). Requires “hospitality” skills, enjoyment of a remote lifestyle, and a driver’s license. A criminal background check and references required. Please forward your resume/letters of interest and salary requirement to [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers] No calls please.

[Contact info available to subscribers] in Phoenicia, NY is looking for seasonal residential staff to work in the Front of House, kitchen/dining room, garden, facilities, and 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, professional, 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. Work with a great team! Seasonal staff needed from mid-April through October 2011. Compensation includes room and board plus weekly stipend. 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. Please visit our website to learn more about us: [Contact info available to subscribers] For complete job descriptions and an application package, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

EXPERIENCED CARETAKER WANTED for a property in upstate New York (near the Massachusetts border). Position is on-site, full time. Two bedroom/one bath residence is provided. Responsibilities include maintenance of buildings (post and beam barn, two rental houses and owner’s home), grounds, and machinery, as well as care of pets in owner’s absence. Strong mechanical skills required (carpentry, plumbing, electrical, heating, small engine and other equipment repair/maintenance). Positive, friendly attitude and a sincere love of animals also required. To ensure security of residents and property (against fire hazards, unauthorized hunting, etc.), the caretaker will be expected to assume a strong presence on the property. No drugs/no smoking. Salary commensurate with experience. Current references required. Please send your resume and/or letter of interest to [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers]. A full job description will be provided upon contact.

CARETAKER POSITION AVAILABLE starting in the Spring. Need a couple for my three bedroom ranch home on 14 acres, one hour north of Binghamton. The couple needs to handle small carpenter jobs, foundation repair, fencing, installing a wood burning stove, and maintaining the grounds and animals. I have well water, a gravity fed spring, and water pond. You will have full access to all the land to grow and market your own organic produce. You keep all the profits. There is an organic food coop that delivers raw organic dairy that you could sell your harvest as they don’t have a source for produce as of yet. No rent will be charged, however you must be able to pay for your electricity and taxes of approximately $1,900 per year. However if you are very handy and would want to install solar panels this can be done also, and all supplies would be purchased for you. If you have always wanted to start up your own small organic farm then this might be ideal for you. If you would like to have a dog it must be kept outside as a farm watchdog. For more information, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

BEAUTIFUL MOHAWK VALLEY property, located in upstate New York, has a need for a live-in housekeeper/caretaker. Looking for a person who loves animals, and is able to help with a special needs Newfoundland who has epilepsy. Property includes horses, and a natural lamb, and pork operation. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers], or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

COUPLE IS NEEDED as a house/event management team at a 50 acre Catskills estate with enchanted forests, rivers and a 100 foot waterfall! Must be responsible, creative and skilled managers. Duties include the care of a 7,000 sq. ft. facility and grounds (basic electrical, plumbing and construction), guest booking, small garden and general housekeeping and keeping the home homey – including regular organizing, cleaning and laundry (in conjunction with staff). Ideally suited for those able to design and implement organizational systems and who are dedicated to fostering an economically/environmentally sustainable community. Experience in permaculture a plus. Many retreats offer yoga or are spiritual in nature and the vibe of the house is very magical. This job is for people who feel simpatico with these activities. Must be reliable, quick thinking, highly motivated, self reliant, able to troubleshoot and problem solve with excellent communication skills, positive attitude and good aesthetic eye. Position runs April through November 2011, with year-round living possibility. Benefits include housing, utilities and monthly stipend. A driver’s license and own vehicle are required. Please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information. Please email resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

COUPLE NEEDED, roughly 30 miles outside of Manhattan. We seek a responsible, experienced couple to live on the property of a large private home with several structures. One will be a chef who can create gourmet/healthy meals for small/large gatherings, serving, clearing, and keeping an orderly kitchen. The other will be responsible for frequent driving (must have a clean and valid license), care for vehicles, general maintenance around property (must be handy) and security of the property. Both must be willing to run errands, shop, keep structures in good working order and assist with other duties. Must be extremely flexible with schedule, hours/days off, willing to work holidays, travel as needed. Must enjoy being around children/pets, be trustworthy, discreet, detail oriented, fluent English, Spanish a plus, provide excellent references and be eligible to work in the United States. Competitive salary, private housing and benefits provided. Please email your resume, references, and salary requirements to [Contact info available to subscribers]. We conduct in-depth reference and background checks on all of our hires.

New Zealand

FARM CARETAKER needed. Private accommodation and outgoing in return for regular help on a pretty farm property near Warkworth (a small town in the upper North Island of New Zealand). This would be suitable for a fit single, semi-retired person with a farming background. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Nicaragua

[Contact info available to subscribers] (a non-profit Spanish school and eco-hotel) needs volunteers. We are located in the beautiful hills of Masaya, just an hour south of Managua. The purpose of this project is community development and we work to employ as many local Nicaraguans as possible. Within the last year, we have expanded our employment sector, as well as our volunteer opportunities, by creating multiple organic farms on various patches of land near our small piece of property. You combine volunteer work with Spanish classes: We offer 20 hours of formal one-on-one Spanish classes in our volunteer package so that volunteers are able to communicate with the Nicaraguans they work with on the finca, enhancing the experience and the understanding of local practices. Volunteers live in home stays with local families, all well known to [Contact info available to subscribers]. This enhances immersion in the community as well as the opportunity to get to know more locals on a personal level. Weekly de-briefing sessions are held within [Contact info available to subscribers], in English, so you can share the upside of your placement and reflect on learning aspects. Also to help you make sense of some the more demanding and difficult experiences. For more information, please write to [Contact info available to subscribers]

[Contact info available to subscribers] is looking for two responsible people who can stay for a minimum of three months to work in reception at the farm. Duties include receiving and caring for the guests as well as preparing the natural products which are made at [Contact info available to subscribers] permaculture farm. Please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information.

GENERAL MANAGER needed for a busy café in Nicaragua. Requirements: fluent Spanish and English, third world experience, unflappable disposition, basic computer skills, and excellent people skills. Compensation: housing and stipend to cover basic (local) living costs. Timeframe: Nicaraguan 6-day, 48-hour workweek but days off will be arranged. Typical workload: 65% active supervision, 25% administrative, 10% planning/meeting. Start date to be determined. Description of Ideal Candidate: intelligent, slightly jaded (but not completely cynical), strict yet forgiving of human failings, excellent customer service, decision-maker, fair and honest, responsible, pragmatic (not reactive) in problem solving. Restaurant experience (especially Waffle House!) helpful. Able to wash dishes or work a cash register as needed. Can laugh when both water and power fail at the same time – and then keep going. Notices what things could be done faster or better and introduces such improvements. Should be slightly perturbed by a messy working area but able to tidy up in a matter of minutes. Treats (marvelous) staff with great respect, but disciplines as necessary. Independent and capable of forging ties in a strange new place and comes with the intention of making Nicaragua home for at least a year. If fun for you is seeing through a crazy rush and then high-fiving all the players who made it possible, this job is for you. Description of a Poor Match: If you want to come to Nicaragua to “make a difference”; if you believe that “we have so much and they have so little”; if your concept of a good boss features someone in a suit directing others,… skip past this ad. Furthermore, personality types that are avoidant of conflict, overly shy (not to be confused with “quiet”), into partying, and/or uninterested in blending in with the local cultural norms need not apply. Serious inquiries only. Please email a brief cover letter and resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

A SMALL ECO SURF LODGE in Nicaragua is looking for seasonal (minimum two to three months) volunteers/staff as from March 2011. You should be adventurous, service oriented, outgoing, be able to cook for small groups (10-15 guests), and have a minimum basic knowledge of Spanish. For info please email us at [Contact info available to subscribers]

North Carolina

HELP WANTED. We are looking for a caretaker, housekeeper and cook for a couple. Will furnish room and board in the Chapel Hill area. Must have good references. Please mail your history and references to [Contact info available to subscribers].

North Dakota

RANCH JOB AVAILABLE in south central North Dakota. Would be working with cattle, calving, tagging, feeding cows, and fencing. Some farming included too. We use mostly wheelers horses. Not a lot of riding. Live approximately 40 miles from a town. Have housing available and wage will depend on experience. I am a quadriplegic man but very able and have equipment to match my needs. Need a current driver’s license. Need to be a self starter and very motivated. Would prefer a single person. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Ohio

AN UPSCALE, PROMINENT New Albany, OH estate requires a live-out Laundry Specialist. This exquisite home requires someone with copious expertise and experience in caring for fine clothing and fabrics. The right candidate will also have outstanding ironing skills. If you enjoy caring for the finest quality clothing for an outstanding family, this is a position you will love! Salary commensurate with skills and experience. Please respond only by email to [Contact info available to subscribers] if you are interested; no phone calls please. Only those with an employment application on file with [Contact info available to subscribers] and the required experience will be considered.

RV HOST: Beautiful central Ohio City with a rich historical heritage needs a camp host for RV camping beginning April 1st. Light duties include RV registration, cleaning, and mowing. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] and for more information, please go to [Contact info available to subscribers]

DUBLIN, OH COUPLE seeks a detail-oriented Housecleaner/Household Manager for their gorgeous, museum-quality home. The couple and their four small dogs are in residence for about six months out of the year. Due to business interests, they spend their summers in and out of town. Must be a non-smoker; cooking skills are a plus. Must have at least two years of full-time experience in one wealthy home. They would prefer a graduate from [Contact info available to subscribers], as you would be replacing a previous graduate who worked for them over 10 years. If you’re a perfectionist who can deliver, this is an excellent opportunity with the potential for an outstanding, well-earned salary. Please respond only by email to [Contact info available to subscribers] if you are interested; no phone calls please. Only those with an employment application on file with [Contact info available to subscribers] and the required experience will be considered.

SERIOUS CHRISTIAN COUPLE looking for like minded friends wishing to locate here and share our land and fellowship. We are in southeastern Ohio, seven miles from Athens, near O.U. State College. Trailer, RV, or build. Many options possible. 40 acres wooded hills, gardening, spring water! We are very friendly and open. Let’s talk! Please call us at [Contact info available to subscribers].

Oregon

LOOKING FOR A CARETAKER for a large acreage property in Walton. The caretaker must have your own RV. A full RV hookup is available. Pay your own utilities. Full-time or part of the year, RV travelers this may be the right spot for you. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] for details to see if you are the right fit. Serious inquiries only.

EMPTY HOTEL NEEDS A CARETAKER in Madras, OR. Looking for a live-in caretaker for a Madras hotel/motel. Free room provided for taking care of the premises. Applicant just pays for their utilities. Looking for a responsible person with some handyman type of experience to keep up the grounds and building, including security. There is a possibility for opening and managing the hotel/motel in the near future. Please apply with relevant experience and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers].

Panama

HOSTEL VOLUNTEER NEEDED. We are looking for a volunteer for [Contact info available to subscribers] in Chitre, Panama. General duties are about three hours daily for a bed and breakfast. Jobs are, marketing via internet, bus terminal with flyers, cleaning, monitoring the hostel or painting, etc. We have different duties daily. Volunteering is a great way to meet people, learn the business and to save money! Chitre has discos, fast food restaurants, and is near the beaches. To learn more, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] and contact us through our website. Thanks.

Pennsylvania

SKILLED CARETAKING COUPLE WANTED in Marshallton, PA to assist in maintaining a beautiful 18th century estate and potential B&B on 15 acres. We need an experienced, competent, honest team to keep the property well maintained in exchange for a two bedroom apartment with garage and utilities. (25 hours per week plus profit sharing on any B&B revenue.) Need to start ASAP. The farm is located in the Brandywine Valley and minutes from Longwood Gardens, [Contact info available to subscribers] and Winterthur. Located in Brandywine Hunt Country we offer riding lessons, trail rides and foxhunting from our property. Experience with horses a plus but not necessary. The owner is also interviewing for a bookkeeper for several multifamily apartment buildings. Bookkeeping experience relating to multifamily housing would be a real plus. Please email your resume(s) and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Rhode Island

CARETAKER NEEDED for a small, non-profit wildlife center, located on 3.75 acres in a rural setting. Animals include six hawks and owls, plus three dogs. A two bedroom, first floor apartment will be provided rent free, but you pay utilities. A car is available. We are just ten minutes from the ocean. The position is available mid-August 2011 until mid-January 2012. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] and put “caretaker position” in the subject line.

Tennessee

OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE. I reside over a rural seven-acre mountain property located in Monroe County, TN. The property has two small streams and is heavily wooded. We have the option to offer a life estate or short-term estate to the right person or family to oversee the property. This literally means that you can live on the land free of any charge or taxes. I am in a position to pass this opportunity on to a responsible and trustworthy individual who values the simple things in life. For more information about this opportunity, please write to [Contact info available to subscribers] or email: [Contact info available to subscribers]

[Contact info available to subscribers] is looking for smiling faces for the 2011 season. We are located at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. We offer seasonal employment from March through December, full-time/part-time and all positions are paid. Great perks available, including an onsite Healthcare Center. To receive our 2011 Work Packet, please check out our website at [Contact info available to subscribers]

WORK FOR RV SITE POSITION is open. A brand new luxury campground in Wears Valley, TN, minutes to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg needs help. We are on the peaceful side of the Smoky Mountains. We are an upscale resort. We are looking for a camp worker who can keep the amenities clean and assist some in the office. Work performed is in exchange for one gravel RV site. For more info, please see our website at [Contact info available to subscribers], or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Texas

RANCH HAND NEEDED on a large ranch in the Texas Panhandle. General ranch duties plus some farming work required. House and utilities provided. You will also get beef after six months. We prefer a married couple. Please fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers].

HELP NEEDED. We are building a homestead that uses oxen to work the land, and are engaged in agricultural projects to support homesteading while working to teach others a better lifestyle. We are looking for people that would like to help/learn in exchange for room and board; there are lots of possibilities here. We need four hours of work, five days a week. You will be planting trees/garden, fencing, harvesting/weeding, training oxen, caring for milk goats and involved in other homesteading activities. This homestead is in the Sabine National Forest next to the Toledo Bend Reservoir in the beautiful piney woods of east Texas, with great fishing, kayaking, biking and hiking. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

RESORT GENERAL MANAGER COUPLE needed. Manage this “customer service intense” remote 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. Must have the ability to plan ahead and having an eye for detail is a must. There is 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 give service. The couple must complement each other with their hospitality skills. Applicants must have three years management work stability at a quality resort-hotel or restaurant property. The resort has 30 – 40 rooms, full spa, trail riding – no schools. Drug and background checks are required. Between the two of you need to have experience in most of the major departments, with good computer skills and ability to navigate the internet, and solid 3/4 star, stable, experience. Salary is $75,000 to $85,000/year with a full benefits package. Applicants should mail their resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] or fax to [Contact info available to subscribers].

PARK HOST MAINTENANCE/LIGHT CONSTRUCTION help needed at Bardwell Lake from March through September 2011 and October 2011 to April 2012. We are looking for couples or individuals willing to assist us in park upgrades and improvements. It is helpful to have experience in plumbing, carpentry, heavy equipment operation, chainsaws, etc. Maintenance volunteers mow portions of our parks and Lake Head Quarters area and may also install or repair signs, boundary fences, trails, or other projects as needed. Interviews to be held in late February 2011 through June 2011 for these positions. For an application, please write [Contact info available to subscribers].

A SMALL HUNTING RANCH near Pearsall is looking for a neat, honest, mature couple to care for and continue ranch improvements including building ponds, dozing roads, and creating food plots. Ongoing tasks will be taking care of headquarters, filling feeders, maintaining fences, etc. A nice furnished house will be provided. Must have good references and submit to a background check. Please fax your qualifications to [Contact info available to subscribers].

Utah

INNKEEPER/MANAGERS WANTED: Couple with outgoing personalities and guest relations skills needed to manage all phases of operating this highly rated five room B&B at scenic Zion National Park, Utah. Responsibilities include breakfast preparation, guest relations, check-in/check-out, reservations, minor maintenance, repair, and landscaping, and supervision of small staff. Must have cooking/baking experience, organizational skills, basic computer knowledge, basic repair/maintenance skills and the willingness to do what it takes to keep this popular Inn running smoothly. Previous innkeeping/property management experience preferred. Non-smoking, drug free, no kids. Pets OK. Minimum nine month contract. Housing and modest stipend provided. Please email your resume/work history to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Uruguay

house sitting OPPORTUNITY in Piriapolis, Uruguay. Plan Ahead for the 2011 season, which is from March/April to December 15. We have seven houses on the seashore in Piriapolis. Five have two bedrooms and overlook the beach and the other two have three bedrooms and overlook the rocky shore (not far from the beach). Great fishing is nearby! Whales swim right offshore! Remember that the season in South America is opposite from the Northern hemisphere, so our winter starts here in June. Minimal maintenance responsibilities are required, like painting some patio furniture and light gardening. Heat is by fireplace, so you would need to be able to load logs. For more details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]. We have been doing this for two seasons, and have made many permanent friends. Several of our guests have purchased homes in the area. Preference is given to returning guests and people who can commit for the entire time.

Vermont

INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE. [Contact info available to subscribers] is a diversified, organic farm. High quality produce and meats are grown year around for local markets. Greenhouses, pasture and face to face sales are key components. The farm itself is located on Lake Champlain with amazing natural features within a five minute walk. Our internship minimum length of stay is one month. A weekly living stipend is provided, depending on experience. A weekly wage is provided for folks who have at least two strong seasons growing prior experience. A barn apartment, camper and loft are available, as well as sharing some space with the farm family. Prior experience in group living is preferred. Intern/volunteers are expected to fully engage in work that is often physical and repetitive. Day to day work includes some aspect of vegetable production, greenhouse production, animal husbandry, and homesteading: bed preparation, planting, weeding, harvesting, fencing, rotational grazing, rearing chickens, processing chickens, carpentry, firewood gathering and more. For more details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Virginia

EQUESTRIAN (dressage) working students wanted. Bring your horse for a memorable learning experience riding with our talented German trainer. Luxury apartment, horse board and training are free in exchange for full time work on farm. Applicants must be experienced in handling horses and the basics of dressage. Minimum stay of two months. Get on our waiting list now to be interviewed for our Spring opening. Gorgeous farm in Northern VA. [Contact info available to subscribers].

CARETAKER NEEDED for my 86-year-old Mom who lives in a rural area of Virginia, located off Interstate 85 in Rawlings. I am trying to find someone who can stay with her and live there rent-free so she can stay in her home. For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Washington

CARETAKERS WANTED in Montesano. We are looking for a caretaker, full-time, for our campground. The job includes, but not limited to, groundskeeping, small equipment, plumbing, carpentry, money handling, and propane dispensing. Must have great people skills. Must be at least 23-years-old and have a current driver’s license, pass a drug test, and Washington State Patrol background check. If interested, please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers].

CARETAKER/PROPERTY MANAGER needed. Looking for a couple to care for a privately owned 24 acre waterfront estate in Lakebay, WA (on the Key Peninsula just outside of Gig Harbor). The property is often used for Personal Growth Workshops so duties will range from maintaining property/grounds and landscaping to cooking for a crowd! We are looking for folks with a positive “can do” attitude, who are flexible, pay meticulous attention to detail, have a high level of energy and who love making a place look and feel peaceful and beautiful! Previous property management/maintenance is a must. Compensation will include a salary based on experience and skill level, plus a modest two bedroom, two bathroom home on 12 secluded acres with a beautiful water view. Please email qualifications to [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER WANTED. We are a [Contact info available to subscribers] in Grapeview, WA that consists of 26 acres and are looking for a gentleman or a couple who would like to live in a two bedroom/two bath home for the reduced rent of $400 in exchange for helping us out on the property. Water and garbage included with your rent. Duties would include helping with normal landscaping when weather permits; security when we are on vacation; helping with feeding of wildlife, etc. Must not have any physical limitations. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

RIVER PROPERTY CARETAKER needed near Washougal, WA. Light caretaker duties required at a timber-producing ranch on the Washougal River. Duties typically include helping an elderly couple with various chores and activities (around five hours per week for basic duties). Primary duty is to be a set of eyes on the property and help the elderly couple in occasional ad hoc situations (in addition to the basic duties). Site provided for travel trailer/motor home on the River (with well water, power, phone, and internet available, but paid by caretaker). Compensation would include the trailer/motor home site and then further pay if the duties exceeded an arranged threshold. Prefer a person or couple who is retired so they are available more during weekdays. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

West Virginia

[Contact info available to subscribers] needs a Campground Host from mid-April through fall 2011. Will need to greet visitors and answer questions about the National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS) and other programs. Ensure campground entrance gate opens in the morning and is secure at night. Conduct periodic walk through/drive through of park to assure campers are on assigned sites according to the records. Host will be bonded and will collect fees in the campground. Host may also be responsible for posting reserved sites daily if it is decided to enter this campground in NRRS. Campground hosts do not enforce park regulations; however, they are the eyes and ears of the park rangers and assist rangers and visitors during emergencies. [Contact info available to subscribers] is one of the area’s most popular campgrounds, and the host provides a very valuable service. This campground is located three miles off Exit 79, Interstate 79. In exchange for the services, campground hosts are provided a RV site with water, sewage, and electric at the entrance to the campground. For more information, please write to [Contact info available to subscribers].

Wisconsin

LOOKING FOR A TRUSTWORTHY, reliable, honest couple for long-term caretaking near Prairie Du Chein. House, shed and pasture is provided in exchange for 15 hours of work per week. Need a couple who is healthy, self motivated and willing to relocate. Work will mainly consists of yard maintenance, security, driving tractor, filling the corn stove in the winter, feeding the birds and snow removal. This is a very private area. Please send an email telling us about yourself to [Contact info available to subscribers] and please write “caretaker” in the subject box or it will not be opened.

Wyoming

SINGLE CHEF WANTED for a private family cattle ranch in the mountains of southeastern Wyoming from May through Labor Day Weekend. Room and board provided. Salary $2,400/month. Family and friends reside at the ranch on and off throughout summer and would require three meals a day, prep, setup, service, grocery shopping, and kitchen clean up. Healthy and organic cooking wanted. Cleanliness a must. Own transportation required. Help with other projects needed when family is absent. Random company drug testing. Resume and work history required to [Contact info available to subscribers]

SNOWED-IN WYOMING WILDERNESS RANCH at 8,200 feet, 50 miles from Pinedale, 22 miles from nearest plowed road, needs a caretaker. Two to three month stints available from February 20. Gorgeous scenery, rich wildlife, indoor plumbing, home-generated electricity, wood heating, radio-telephone and satellite Internet. Electrical and mechanical savvy a plus. See [Contact info available to subscribers] for pictures. Responsibilities: 1) be there, 2) keep water running, 3) monitor weather station, 4) feed cat, 5) shovel two roofs if snow exceeds three feet. No pay, but we supply food, fuels and “utilities”. Snowmobile not provided. References required. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers].

Situations-wanted Ads

Widow, 49, looking to start new life in/near Amador County. Currently in Jackson, losing home. Mechanically inclined. Great with animals. Looking for permanent cabin/trailer for me/my pets in exchange for work, ironing, gardening, shopping, cooking etc. Country living only please. Good references. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

Chicago-Northern Illinois – Substitute Teacher/Realtor will care for your home, garden, pets, or young children. Mature, non-smoking, English-speaking woman from Chicago can be a Caretaker, Personal Assistant, Tutor or House-sitter. Please call Linda at [Contact info available to subscribers].

Disabled Vet with many years in the military, law enforcement, ranch caretaking and security. I am proficient and equipped. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers].

Santa Fe, NM house sitter/petsitter seeks paid position. Responsible, reliable, trustworthy. For more info contact: [Contact info available to subscribers]

I’m Colette, a devoted Christian in search of work. Baby sitting private homes/Pets or work in Hotel/costumer service/Ranch/camp. Available, anytime anywhere. I volunteer for four kids in south Florida (back ground check/finger prints). My Clients are private homes (doctor) I have personally owned 11 homes, did small/major repairs (carpenters daughters) all sold now. My passion/love for animal goes beyond explanation. Cat’s/Dogs/Horse and farm animal. Raised in Canadian country. Available for Overseas/Domestic. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Property Caretaker Available for Long-Term Assignment. Impeccable work ethic. Experienced with horses and livestock as well as farm/ranch skills. A keen organic gardener and land steward. An organizational expert specializing in creating light and space in homes, businesses, and landscapes (recently completed a five acre landscape project). Experience teaching in different fields. Licensed, experienced healthcare provider. Valid driver’s license, current passport. When you need to be away I can perform administrative tasks as well as provide a security presence. Please email Robin at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Single property caretaker available. A mature Irish Widower seeks a position as a property manager/caretaker. I have twelve years in the business, with excellent references to back up my years of caretaking experience. I also have a construction background and can help with repairs, supervise staff, and act as a General Contractor if you have any ongoing construction projects I can help you with. I’m great with horses too. You won’t be disappointed in all I have to offer you and your property needs. Will consider any location and live in or out. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Messianic female is looking for a paid long term house sitting position preferably in Nashville, TN but willing to consider other states also with benefits that include some travel to Europe and other world travel. Please contact me at [Contact info available to subscribers].

Mature reliable SPF (74 Duke grad) will housesit your Coconut Grove (FL) home in exchange for housing in your mother-in-law cottage. Excellent references available. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Ambitious 57-year-young couple available. Experience includes innkeeping (interim and ownership), estate caretaking (personal chef), gardening (built and maintained greenhouses and outside beds) and pet care. Highly personable with strong customer service and computer skills. Willing to relocate. References available. Nonsmokers, drug free, no pets, kids or bad habits! Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or email at [Contact info available to subscribers]

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

Technically qualified computer literate Englishman available. World travelled, looking for an interesting, live-in, challenging position almost anywhere. Handyman, property project renovation, technical maintenance, driver, PA Man Friday type position, for a large property or a small estate with International connections. I am semi-retired, fit, divorced, no dependent children, animal lover and horse rider with a UK security clearance, and references. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers].

Maine Property Caretaker Position. Single female looking for year round residence. Skills: landscaping, pet care, plant care, house sitting, customer service, light maintenance, business experience nonsmoker, drug and alcohol free. Good references. Start by September. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Are you in search of an experienced, mature, eco-friendly caretaking couple? Please visit our website at: [Contact info available to subscribers] for more info.

I am an experienced, mature house sitter looking for short/long term placement anywhere. My goal is to ‘finish that book this year.’ I live a quiet holistic lifestyle, responsible and honest. References and security checks available on request. Please email Oriana on [Contact info available to subscribers]

Mature person seeking a housesitting/caretaking position

three months or longer on Central Coast of California (Monterey Bay, other). Professional writer, I will care for your home, pets, and plants. Will consider live-in caretaker position for a senior (experienced, non-medical). Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers].

Mature caretaking couple with nine years experience are offering their services to you. To learn more about us and what we can do for you, please visit our site. You won’t be disappointed! [Contact info available to subscribers]

Caretaker Caregiver Handyman seeking long term commitment as personal assistant,home or office. Great with kids, pets, horses and organic gardening, perfect driving record. Desire live in situation with salary–no rent exchange only please. I am a mature single man I do not drink or use drugs, will pass background check. Able to multi task, have special skills. Great cook, light cleaning. Have references ready to start immediately. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers] PS. Have small friendly dog that comes with the package.

Gal Friday seeks domestic or abroad placement running B&B; maintaining household, providing elder-care or caretaking for animals/property at ranch or animal sanctuary. Salary and lodging required. Good-natured, trustworthy, fit, diligent worker with solid references. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more info and you can view my Caretaker Gazette blog-spot at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Excellent Caretaker Available. 71-year-old veteran. Non-smoking. Loves animals. Well-traveled throughout the U.S.A. Retired truck driver, coast-to-coast. Available for short-term or long-term positions. Widower. Security experience. Lived in Cleveland, Ohio for 35 years. Please call family: [Contact info available to subscribers]

Former Army Ranger currently living in the Dominican Republic would like to take care of a property or small business here. Please contact me via email at [Contact info available to subscribers] if interested. Thanks.

Couple looking for a change of lifestyle. (Teacher and sheepshearer). Children all settled!! Can turn our hands to anything. Hoping to find a rural situation after years in the Middle East. We are up for a challenge. Available July 2011 onwards. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Seeking a longer term house sitting position in Ojai California or Seattle Washington. Female, 42, puppeteer, authentic, neat, responsible. Additional info: [Contact info available to subscribers]

Retired Houston Firefighter and Massage Therapist. Non-smoker. Seeking caretaker or house sitting position on the Texas Gulf Coast. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

Couple available: seeking year round caretaking position. Daily care of horses, cattle, maintenance of barns, fences, pastures, lawns, housekeeping, errands. Experienced with absentee owners, mountain and high altitude living. Salary negotiable, excellent references, non-smoking/ drinking/ drugs. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers], or call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Professional couple available with sterling references. Santa Fe NM. Available February 1. Staging available long-term. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

Caretaker Couple, semi-retired, seeking long-term position, central or southern California, preferably coastal. Rustic home, farmhouse or barn to live in/fix-up? and land to care for, grow and tend herbs, perennials and vegetables. We are also very interested in planting and tending bamboo, as a potential cash crop for land owner(s) to invest in. Many years of fine experience and great references available. 14+ current years as Resident Manager at a Santa Barbara CA retreat center. Available early to mid-February. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers], or email [Contact info available to subscribers] or visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

Mature, Experienced Female individual caretaker/house sitter available to care for your home, secure and maintain it while you are away or travel. Preferably located in or near Santa Monica, CA beginning March 1, 2011. A commitment of three months minimum would be nice. Reliable, conscientious, trustworthy, competent, integrity, discrete, flexible and non-smoking. Great references, background check welcome. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers].

Experienced property manager/landscaper seeking a long-term house sitting/caretaking/innkeeping position in the tropics preferably the Bahamas, Hawaii, or the Florida Keys. Would consider anywhere in the Caribbean. Super responsible and organized with over 10 years experience in hotel/rental property management, house/garden maintenance, pet/plant care, etc. Drama-free, honest, hardworking, and personable. No drugs, alcohol, smoking, or dependents. Excellent references. Please call Steph at [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Property Care Needs? Do you need a caretaker or property manager? Expert Land Steward is available now. Botanical Expertise. Irrigation/Pipe-fitting. Structural care and repairs. Wildland fire protection expertise. Native plant experience. Mature – Reliable – Experienced – Competent. A complete list of skills is available. View resume at: [Contact info available to subscribers] Contact: [Contact info available to subscribers](“Land Steward” in the subject-line). Mail: [Contact info available to subscribers].

Situation Sought In Portland, ME, Montpelier, VT, or Concord, NH Areas: Healthy, pleasant, conscientious, intelligent, hard working, capable, responsible, experienced, positive, nature-loving, artistic woman in mid 40’s seeks house-sitting, caretaking, or home sharing arrangement. Background in heath store field with nutritional education/coaching, and in museum field with curatorial/interpretive work. Experienced also as: whole foods cook, professional housecleaner, property caretaker, organic vegetable/flower gardener, compassionate caregiver. Have lived 20+ years in NH with stable jobs – have excellent references. Wanting to relocate late Winter/ early Spring. Please contact Erda, [Contact info available to subscribers] or email: [Contact info available to subscribers]

Mature Gentleman/companion/personal assistant seeking situation as home manager/chef/chauffeur/personal assistant/gardener. Fully bilingual Canadian (French/English) with no family responsibilities, free to travel, many years of experience as handyman, computer/IT knowledge, caretaker and housekeeper. Excellent references on demand. Please email Gabriel: [Contact info available to subscribers] or telephone: [Contact info available to subscribers].

Artist couple seek caretaking or other position in Europe or U.S. Excellent references. Previous experience with celebrities. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Reliable property caretaker offers animal care, cooking, office/yard/garden work, etc. Want quiet, private housing on/near coast. Geographically flexible; prefer long term, currently in Oregon. Excellent references available. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Domestic couple available. European. Experienced with semi-formal household functions. We could be your Housekeepers. Cooks. Laundrydress. Chauffeurs. Handyman. Butler. Caretakers. Excellent references. Please call our Mobile [Contact info available to subscribers] or visit our website: [Contact info available to subscribers]

27-year-old woman (non-smoker) singer/songwriter/musician/author seeks house-sitting gig in NYC from February 1st onward (Manhattan; Brooklyn (Williamsburg/Fort Greene Park Slope); Harlem (Morningside Heights). Responsible, neat and quiet (classical guitar). Lots of experience caring for pets and plants. References available. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Responsible, clean, non-smoking, single female, seeking a house/plant/pet-sitting position in Atlanta, GA. Surrounding states negotiable. Please reply to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Mature Christian couple seeks employment as caretakers. Housing required. Both of us have an extensive farm and ranch background including care of livestock. We love gardening and landscaping and will keep your place beautiful. We would love a place for a horse although we don’t have one at present… just two cats and a small dog – all are housetrained. We would love a place in the San Antonio/Fredericksburg area but will consider all areas and states. We have excellent references. For more info, please email us at [Contact info available to subscribers] or call us at [Contact info available to subscribers]. God bless you. Robert and Katie

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