The Caretaker Gazette March / April 2015

Alabama

[Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) needs a volunteer Park Host from March 1 through October 31, 2015. Volunteer duties will include visitor assistance, and remaining friendly and accommodating at all times. Check bathrooms frequently and clean when necessary, restock toilet paper and hand towels. Pick up any litter and empty garbage cans. Check play grounds a minimum of once a week for any hazards. Rake and prune campsites, walking trails, picnic areas, and playgrounds. Cleaning supplies, trash bags, and hand towels, rakes, and pruners will be provided. In parks that apply check and document water meter daily. Monitor activities in the park with respect to violation of park regulations and notify ranger staff or county police of any problems if warranted. Assist with recycling program and special projects lead by Park Rangers. Hosts are required to work Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of each week. At sunset, patrol day use area to make sure all day use visitors have vacated the park. While on your shift you are required to stay overnight in the park, but permitted to leave periodically throughout the day to run errands after approval from Ranger Staff. A criminal background check is required. Hosts are provided a full service RV campsite, water, power, and sewer hook-up included. Please apply at [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

Alaska

[Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers), located in the Alaskan Talkeetna Mountain Range (100 miles northeast of Anchorage) is looking for a two-person team (husband/wife) for lodge management and grounds keeping. The fishing and hunting lodge is located on a lake in a remote “fly-in” location. The lodge and cabins sleep approximately 25 people, but can expand to up to 60 people if state contracting is approved. Responsibilities include: cleaning, cooking, food and supply ordering, guest relations, coordinating reservations, building maintenance, vehicle and equipment maintenance and repairs, and various support activities (boat maintenance, wood splitting, snow removal, etc.). Successful applicants will have experience in management, cooking, housekeeping, mechanics, carpentry, and working in a remote setting. Employment period is May 1 to September 30, 2015, with the opportunity to extend to winter caretaking, terms to be discussed. Applicants without pets are preferred. You can learn more about [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) We plan to fill these positions by April 1, 2015. Please send resumes and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

Arizona

WANTED RESPONSIBLE, dependable person or couple for onsite property caretaker(s). Part time work includes pet care, weed control, vegetable gardening/ harvesting, koi pond, basic maintenance, etc. Owners work along with you. Potentially long term. Please no addictions or drama. Quiet, country living in rural southern Arizona. Work in exchange for your full RV hook-up, electricity, water or older 5th wheel for living space. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

I NEED HELP with taking care of five mobile home lots and some rental properties through October 2015 in south Scottsdale on the border with Tempe, just a few miles from Arizona State University. I need help with painting, landscaping, cleaning, and errands. I would like to develop a sustainable mini eco-village. I am a yoga and dance instructor and enjoy eating a plant-based diet and prefer to host people with similar healthy lifestyle habits. No smoking, no alcohol, no drugs. I also prefer no pets. I can also use help from time-to-time with marketing and administration for my acroyoga and dance instruction business. I have a private room with air mattress and private bath and Wi-Fi available for helpers. Two to three hours work per day with two days off per week in exchange for accommodations is typical. Helpers are responsible for buying and making their own meals. Located next to a lake park, greenbelt, and bike path. There is public transportation nearby and great places to hike. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

EQUINE RANCH Management/Caretaker job available in the North Scottsdale/Cave Creek area. This is a full-time, salary position at an Arabian horse ranch. The work is six days a week starting at 7am sharp taking care of 35+ show horses and maintaining the barn and grounds. Daily duties include mucking stalls, feeding three times a day, raking drive ways and arenas and keeping the barn area tidy. Additional duties may include turning horses out and blanketing horses at night, and assisting our trainer with various things (clipping, bathing, etc.). There is a clean one bedroom trailer with shower/kitchen on site if you need accommodations. Please call our Farm Manager at [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) if you are interested. We are looking for a responsible, hard-working individual who we can count on to be on time. Thank you!

NEED A CARETAKER, groundskeeper to live on sight in Golden Valley, Mohave County, near Kingman, AZ. You need an RV, thirty foot maximum. Your RV must be newer and run on its own power. You must have income, as this is a no pay position. You get full RV hook ups. No Wi-Fi, no cable, although both are available. Duties include groundskeeping, pruning when needed, weeding, bug control, keeping the area clean, and feeding three cats (they keep the bad things away). This is a two acre private home with three RV spaces for rent. You must be able to work 15 hours a week and be able to do light repairs as needed. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) Thanks.

Letters to the Editor

Hi Gary, I want to thank you for always answering my emails so quickly! As a long time subscriber I have always been so impressed with the variety of caretaker positions you’ve had over the years and last year was the first time I actually decided to apply. Thanks to you and your great publication I am going to be spending this spring house sitting and property caretaking my way across the country! What a great way to see this great country! Thank you to you and your staff! Lisa M., Burlington, VT

Hi Lisa, thanks for taking the time to share your experience with the Gazette with us. I appreciate your kind words and wish you the best of experiences as you embark on your cross-country adventure. Please keep in touch and feel free to email or call any time if you have a question.

Hi Gary, We just wanted to give you a big THANK YOU! We received at least a dozen responses to our help-wanted ad in the Gazette. After reading through responses from so many very experienced people we now think we have found someone who will be just right for our property. We were both feeling a bit stressed out when we placed our ad because we had been through a run of people who were not the right fit. But immediately we began hearing from such great people responding to our Gazette ad. THANK YOU so very much for your great service! Sincerely, John B. Mendocino, CA

John, thanks for sharing your success story with us. We are glad to hear that, through your Gazette ad, you were finally able to find a qualified caretaker who is a good match for your property. Please spread the good word about the Gazette to other property owners who can use it.

Dear Gary and Gazette staff, what a great service you and your staff are providing. It seems there is something for everyone. I had to admit that I hadn’t heard of your publication until I received it as a gift. 33 years in business, you must be good, given the publications that have come and gone during those years. Please accept my ads – one for a caretaker and petsitter for my home and one for the other side, for me, looking for a position in France and Italy for the summer. Thank you to all of you and I wish you 33 more years of success! Eleanor M., Minneapolis, MN

Hi Eleanor, thank you for your nice message. Most of our subscribers discovered us via word-of-mouth and, many of them, through gift subscriptions. Thank you for placing your ads with us. I’m sure you’ll be able to find a qualified caretaker/petsitter for your own home and positions in Europe for the summer. We have a number of property owners who subscribe to the Gazette in order to find great people like you for their properties. Wishing you all the best!

Congratulations Gary! Just wanted to congratulate you and everyone at the Gazette on celebrating 33 years of publication. Thanks for continuing to provide such great personal service to all of us. Here’s to many more years. Please sign me up for another two years as I continue my lifestyle of adventure and travel. Cheers, Ken L., North Hollywood, CA

Thank you Ken! I appreciate your taking the time to write to us and thank you for renewing your subscription to the Gazette. I hope you continue to enjoy the lifestyle of adventure and travel and thanks for making the Gazette part of it!

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Arkansas

house sitter WANTED from March 15 through September 1, 2015. We are looking for a mature single, or couple (no children please) who are healthy and English-speaking to live rent-free in a separate guest house located in a prestigious gated community near Little Rock. Living quarters, including utilities, provided in exchange for house sitting when we are away. No pets, no smoking, and the house sitter must have a car in good working condition. Our guesthouse is large and modern with full bath, small kitchen, and a new washer and dryer. Will need to collect our mail and ensure that our gardener and pool service come out on a weekly basis. If you feel that this is a good fit for you, please email why this is a good fit and send checkable references to [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

Australia

CARETAKER needed in Allora, a small town in southeastern Queensland. We are looking for a farming couple who could do light farm work and housekeeping in return for a quality home and power. Must have references. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers).

CARETAKER COUPLE needed for light duties. We are looking for a couple who are retired or semi-retired to help on our small 50 hectare block, located 18 km from Marble Bar, WA. We run a fencing, and native seed collecting business. The business and property is a work in progress. The couple would be expected to, at a minimum, look after the house and garden in which they are living right up to fencing and seed picking if they want to. Pay would be based on what the job is. This may say suit a gold prospecting couple. Please write to [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) Australia for more details. Thanks.

CARETAKER/HANDYMAN required for a property close to Chinchilla. A cottage is included. For more information, please call [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers).

CARETAKER POSITION AVAILABLE on a farm close to Noosa. This is a live-in caretaker position. Free accommodation provided in a beautiful old Queenslander farm-house in return for pool, gardening, and pet care duties. Your own vehicle is advisable. This would be suitable for a single, older male or female. For more information, please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) Australia.

LOOKING FOR house sitter(S) to care for our place at Lightning Ridge, NSW from May 1 through May 16, 2015. The house sitter(s) would have the use of a fully self-contained unit. Must love dogs, since we have a puppy who is very playful and she likes to be fed three times a day, and bathed once a week. The only other duties would be to water about a dozen plants. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

LIVE-IN CARETAKER/GROUNDSMAN needed at Lake Wyangan NSW. This position is available for a caretaker/groundsman with residence provided, and would suit a retired/semi-retired person or couple. The position requires general handyman and maintenance duties, groundskeeping and gate keeping – weekends included. On the job training is provided. Please send applications to [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) Australia. Applications close February 9th 2015.

CARETAKER needed at The [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers), which is run by a committee of volunteers to service a local facility. We are looking for a caretaker who will be responsible for grounds and building maintenance, cleaning and other general duties. Residence provided in lieu of 20 hours per week, available with commencement. Would suit a semi or retired couple. A short order cook would be an advantage. References are required, and the caretaker must have or be prepared to get a criminal history check and Ochre card. For further information and position descriptions, please call [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

CARETAKER REQUIRED at Veresdale, Queensland (10km from Beaudesert). I need care of my farmhouse, lawns, gardens, and some animals. Accommodation supplied. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

CARETAKER WANTED. Want to experience the rainy season in remote Northern Territory. Caretaker wanted to look after a cattle station homestead complex. Basic pay and amenities provided, but beautiful scenery and wildlife also, if you are into the outdoors and adventure. Must be able to handle heat and isolation and commit for three months, or more if you are bringing a 4WD vehicle in as you may not be able to get out depending on the wet. To apply, please write to [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) Australia.

FARM CARETAKER needed by [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) in Corringle Station, Moama NSW. Corringle Station (2,300 acres) has a permanent live-in position available for a mature person, located 15 minutes from Echuca. Reporting to the owner, the key duties and responsibilities of the position are the maintenance of farm and house areas, including mowing of laneways and general areas; the maintenance of vehicles and equipment; Cattle – receiving and dispatching, paddock rotation, yarding (seasonal); Horses – checking and feeding. An MC driver’s license is an advantage but not essential. The successful applicant will need to have good communication skills and be able to work on their own. They will need to be able to work in a safe and efficient manner at all times. A generous remuneration package including a newly refurbished two bedroom house will be available to the successful applicant. For more information please phone [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers).

CARETAKER/GARDENER needed in the Yea Area. Yea is a small town in Victoria, located 98 kilometers northeast of Melbourne. A furnished cottage, and power will be supplied. This position would be suitable for a pensioner. References are required. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) to apply.

Belize

FARM VOLUNTEERS needed. You can get experience working in the gardens and with saving seeds. Volunteer on a very beautiful place in the Coyo District, behind Spanish Lookout, close to Aguacate Lagoon. My two farms are bordered on one side by Mennonite cattle ranches and the other side has a rain forest reserve. There are animals, horses, cows, dogs and chickens here. I farm with a tractor and horses. Growing vegetable seeds is the main focus and I could use up to four workers six days a week. Food and bed provided in exchange for work. You will be on one of two farms, working in the greenhouse or gardens and kitchen. I speak three dialects of German, English, and a little Spanish. There is no work on Saturdays. I do sustainable farming the old fashioned way, and enjoy singing and playing instruments. I have Wi-Fi. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

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

California

GENERAL MANAGERS needed in [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers). This is a unique opportunity to make a contribution while enjoying the benefits of an extraordinary healthy lifestyle, by living, and working, in an environment with a long, rich history of healing. [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers), a former Native American ceremonial and healing ground, open to the public since 1865, now celebrating its 150th anniversary, is one of California’s historic treasures. Wilbur’s GMs manage the facility and community, consisting of residential and commuting staff and up to 60 guests in our 1,800 acre Nature Preserve, surrounded by thousands of BLM acres. Wilbur is 22 miles to the nearest towns, 1 1/4 hours to Sacramento, and two hours to San Francisco. Compensation package is $78,000 – $94,000/couple, includes private home, water, garbage, propane, electricity, Wi-Fi, phone, laundry, food allowance, health insurance, massage, guest privileges, and three weeks paid vacation. This is a perfect lifestyle for a couple seeking a Thoreau like environment, far from the maddening crowd, offering easy contact with highly evolved guests. If you have the appropriate experience and interest, we want to hear from you! Or if you know people who have experience in hotel management, spa management, or facilities management who would be a good fit, please let them know about this rare opportunity to live and work at Wilbur. Please send your resume and cover letter to [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

CARETAKER WANTED. Housing provided in exchange for help in a small exclusive boarding/training kennel and a few head of livestock. 5-year-old one bedroom house, electricity included, one pet negotiable. Must have canine experience. Must pass a background check. Located in the Sierra foothills of central California, approximately 20 miles from Fresno. Please mail inquiries or resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers).

house sitter WHO LOVES CATS needed in Oakland, California from approximately March 1 through March 7. I have two well behaved cats who need caring for. For more information, please call [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

ARE YOU READY TO LIVE ON A LAKE? Handyman/Caretaker position available ASAP. A retired couple is preferred for this caretaker position. Must have your own outside income (social security, pension, dividends, etc.). You will live year-round on one of the most beautiful pieces of property with 500 feet of lakefront on Clear Lake. Located 21/2 hours north of San Francisco. Please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) for pictures and more info on the property. You will care for a four-unit resort on five hundred feet of private beach that can get busy during the summer Holiday Weekends and several weeks during the summer. Only 15 to 20 minutes to the town of Clearlake (Safeway and Wal-Mart) but far enough away to give you the most peaceful and quiet setting. Non-smokers, no drugs, no alcohol and a cat and small dog are okay. Must have good handyman and landscaping skills and be in good health and physical condition and good credit scores. This is ideal if you are the type of person who likes to keep busy each day and especially on your own time schedule. You will be given a 750 square foot rustic one-bedroom log cabin (only suitable for a couple), located fifty feet from the beach and dock, utility allowance up to $100, and a minimum monthly salary of $500 depending on your skills and your qualifications. If you would like to live on five private acres without major expenses such as a mortgage and insurance, this is the place. Single individuals need not apply. Interviews will be conducted first on the telephone and then on the property. Please send your resume, listing all of your handyman and landscaping skills, outside income explanation, and current references with addresses and telephone numbers to [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

BEAUTIFUL KLAMATH RIVER property in Northern California seeks a business partner or caretaker. The business partner would help develop retreat/cabin rental business and share profits. Must be a carpenter and/or have business experience. Bonus if you have experience in plumbing or public-interest work. A second rural property will become part of the business in the future. Caretaker (different from business partner) would perform maintenance work in exchange for a place to live and play, and financial support to grow food if desired. Riverfront property has garden/farm space, four cabins, telephone, DSL. Near Somes Bar, CA. Photos available at [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers). To inquire, please email [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

EXPERIENCED INNKEEPER COUPLE needed in Yosemite National Park. We are currently looking for a couple to run and take over a small two room luxury bed-and-breakfast, located two miles from the southern entrance to Yosemite National Park. Our occupancy runs about 90% full all summer. In conjunction with the bed-and-breakfast, we have an adjacent vacation home which stays 80 – 90% occupied during our season. As an added attraction, we also rent original Model A and Model T Ford’s for people to drive in Yosemite National Park. Our season is only from late April to mid-October. We love running the Inn and enjoy our guests as well as Yosemite. Unfortunately we are getting older and need to think about retiring. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers).

COUPLE NEEDED to permanently manage a small, diversified organic farm in the Sierra Foothills of northern California. Rockwell Ranch is a 113-acre property with three acres in active food production and the remaining acreage in pasture and forest land. Tasks include infrastructure development and sustainable production of orchard fruits, wine grapes, vegetables, and berries. Interested parties should visit [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

WORK EXCHANGE opportunity available in northern California. This is a farm four miles inland off the Mendocino Coast. We are in the early stages of a Permaculture installation and would love some steady hands to help keep things rolling! Over the last two years we have been hand digging passive water harvesting earthworks (swales and ponds) and planting them with diverse food forests at three locations here on the coast. The response from the local wildlife has already been radical! We are also in the process of gathering and breeding hardy, locally adapted plants and creatures for casual gardeners, homesteaders and backyard farmers alike (self-seeding annuals, perennial vegetables, medicinal herbs, fruit trees and bushes, bantam chickens, Icelandic sheep, and honeybees!). We are on the lookout for someone who would like to learn and partake in Permaculture installations here on the Mendocino coast. Short term work trade initially with long term possibility. Interest and passion are the most important skill sets but it would be rad if you have knowledge in any of these areas: animal care (we tend sheep/chickens), gardening, natural building (cob, rammed earth), herbal-ism (we grow lots of herbs!), cooking, spinning/knitting (sheep wool), fermentation/cheese making (all kinds), web page management (networking), carpentry/electrical, and digging! (lots of shovel work). Cheers ya’ll. We have plenty of tent sites available underneath giant redwoods as well as a sweet guest room in the main house for the right fit. There are four of us that live here full time (two men, one women, one boy). For more info, please email [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

Cambodia

LOOKING FOR A LOW SEASON MANAGER/CARETAKER for a small guesthouse on beautiful Otres Beach, Sihanoukville, Cambodia. We need someone for a period of four months, starting on May 15, 2015. Great benefits available for the right people! Everythang Guesthouse is a funky guesthouse, restaurant and bar on the shores of one of Southeast Asia’s most beautiful beaches. We have seven basic bungalows and a dorm for six, that surround the huge geometric dome which houses the restaurant and bar. People come here to chill out in the sun, and meet like-minded travelers at our round bar. Chill out during the day on the beach, and catch the sunset from one of the treehouses Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

FREE ACCOMMODATION provided to volunteers. This is an eco-guesthouse on a small Island in an undeveloped archipelago far from everything. It’s been seven years that we are the lucky residents on Koh Totang, we are completely off the grid; solar powered electricity, no water on the island so rain water collection, and we use dry toilets. We share Koh Totang Island with seven other locals (we have three houses). For our upcoming season (now through May 2015) we need helpers to join our team. Your work here will be helping out with regular guesthouse work, mostly cleaning, cooking, service, taking care of our guests. We are also seeking a chef, a Yoga teacher who could give a daily class on guest’s request. Guitar and massage skills would be a great plus and really welcome. In exchange of five to six hours daily work we offer free accommodation, all the meals, tea and coffee, great stories, the use of kayaks, fishing gears, snorkeling gear (there are beautiful untouched reefs all around) and the unique opportunity to live a fantastic experience on an island. The minimum stay is three weeks. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask and please check out our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) for a good view of who we are and what we do. Take care and live the dream, [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) on Koh Totang Island

Canada

CARETAKER NEEDED in Gambier Island, BC. Canadian citizens or those with Canadian work permits are required. The property is a 150+ acre waterfront home with private dock and multiple utility structures. Access is by boat only (provided). The caretaker will need to repair and maintain all facilities and equipment on site – either self or through contracted services, complete small construction and renovation projects, maintain shop, tools, equipment, boats and supplies inventory, do landscaping, pruning, and pest management, and janitorial and other custodial duties as required. General handyman skills including carpentry, electrical and plumbing as well as basic trouble shooting and maintenance of gas and diesel engines, outboard motors and heavy equipment. Should have experience with boats, marine maintenance, repairs and tractor and excavator operation, and the maintenance of off-grid alternate power systems. This offer is open to individuals and working couples, and possibly a small family. This is a paid position with private accommodation provided. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers).

LOOKING FOR A PERSON OR COUPLE to look after our seven outside dogs and nine chickens in British Columbia. You will need to water the vegetable garden, do some garden work, walk the dogs, clean the kennels and feed our dogs for two months (August and September 2015). Live in our lakefront guest house. You should have your own vehicle. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

house sitters WANTED yearly, starting now through April 30, 2015 for a well maintained home in rural Manitoba, south of Winnipeg. To the right person (not for pay) with background check and references, we will provide at no expense a car and all inclusive utilities and Internet. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

WE ARE A SPIRITUAL/HEALING RETREAT CENTRE about 50 minutes from Edmonton, Alberta. We offer yoga retreats, vision quests, sweat lodges, optional raw food and training, juice cleansing, detox, medicine wheel workshops, and all kinds of other workshops and courses. We are in the process of setting up organic gardens and a sustainable/permaculture style way of living, so that we can move into an even more holistic offering to our guests and workshop attendants. In the future we want to create labyrinths, greenhouses, root cellars, chicken coops and lots more walking trails. This winter we were in need of an energetic person to stay with us and shovel our snow each morning, haul and chop wood for the fireplaces, and operate our tractor to move the snow off the driveway as it piles up. There will be other various duties that will come up as well, depending on your interests and skills. We have a “tiny-house” for you to live in, it is off-the-grid, very cute, with a wood-burning fireplace, and a fully heated bathroom about a 3-minute walk away. Often we will eat together, but you do have your own rustic kitchen in your cabin. Food exchange is negotiable, depending on how many hours a week you want to work. For two hours a day, we are offering the tiny house for no charge, as well as some weekly meals shared as a community together. We hope to hear from you! There are four of us creating this dream together at this time, and we are in need of you! For more details, please call [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers).

Caribbean

GENERAL MANAGER COUPLE needed for a Caribbean Resort. Our small, but growing, Caribbean resort seeks a full-time, friendly, high energy, and technically skilled couple to manage and maintain the daily operations of our beautiful, quiet and fun island facility. Responsibilities include guest check in and check out, hands on knowledge of electrical, plumbing, laundry equipment, A/C, appliances, diesel generator, etc. and supervision of maintenance and landscaping staffs. Qualifications: bachelor’s degree in hotel management/engineering or comparable education with ten years’ experience; strong hospitality/customer service skills; exceptional knowledge of facility engineering and general construction is required. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Private housing, utilities, car and cell phone are included in benefit package. As the position will have fiduciary responsibilities applicants must have verifiable good credit; references will be checked. Send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) More information will be forwarded to the most qualified applicants.

Chile

HELP NEEDED. We are a beautiful B&B at the lake shore in Frutillar, in the in the Los Lagos region of Chile. We will like to host a minimum of two and a maximum of four helpers now through March preferably. Our place is nice, comfortable, and clean. Our work is organized and fun. The positions that we need to fill are mainly as a receptionist, cook, guest attendance, outdoor activities, etc. We offer accommodation and food with flexible working hours with a free day and alternative weekends off. This is a great opportunity for adventure and experience in the Lake Region of Chile. To learn more about our operation, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) and then send us your resume with inquiries and we will reply shortly.

Colorado

SPEND THE SUMMER in the cool Colorado Mountains. Our Central CO summer resort is seeking a couple. She should like to cook or bake and he should be ready to take care of a 1930’s 9,000 sq. ft. house from May 1 through September 2015. This is a paying job that includes housing. If you think you would be a good fit please email a resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

house sitter/PET-SITTER NEEDED outside of Denver. A single person or couple is wanted to look after five sheep, ten chickens, two cats, and five dogs this March. We will be away from March 1 until March 31, 2015. You can stay rent-free, with all utilizes paid, in a small cozy, centrally heated home at our isolated farm about 20 miles southwest of Denver. All of the animal feed will be left here for you to feed our animals. Only responsible people need apply. References are required. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) explaining why you would be interested in this, along with your references. Thank you.

Cook Islands

CREW POSITION available. I have three charter boats, and need someone who can handle various duties including painting, sanding, cooking, and boat maintenance. If you are in Rarotonga, please call [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers).

Costa Rica

CARETAKER needed for an Ocean Front property in Costa Rica. Groundskeeping, and building maintenance are required. There is a separate two bedroom/one bath house plus utilities. Please send a cover letter, resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

HELP NEEDED at a Costa Rica beachfront home on beautiful Playa Zancudo. We have a two bedroom modern home. This position is for rent/caretaking. $300/month plus utilities. Responsible for maintaining and caring for the house. More details are at [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

Ecuador

SPANISH-SPEAKING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. We are located in the south of the Manabí province in a small fishing town, directly on the beach. Our prime location makes us the ideal guest lodge and resort to take in the marvelous, seafront sunsets, providing you with a unique place to relax and get away from it all. We are a boutique hosteria which provides great accommodations offering comfortable rooms complete with Wi-Fi, cable TV, air conditioning or fan, private bathroom and hot water. Our guests and you have access to the pool, Jacuzzi and common areas. Most of our guest rooms have their own unique artistic decoration theme with custom-made driftwood accents and furniture pieces. We are looking for someone versatile who can assist in many different areas, such as providing information about the hosteria, taking reservations, etc. over the phone, Internet help, guest check-in/out, guest service, provide information about local activities, help arrange tours and such, meal preparation, cleaning the kitchen, working the bar/cafeteria, serving guests, help with the laundry, room cleaning, grounds maintenance, pool and Jacuzzi maintenance (knowledge of cleaning, balancing chemicals etc.), woodworking-sculpting, renovating the boat (on land) for use as accommodation, and Yoga instruction or massage ability would be great. Work five hours a day, five days a week. Spanish speaking is a must! It would certainly be a plus and qualify you more if you speak both Spanish and English. We are looking for a commitment of a month minimum – obviously based on mutual compatibility. Depending on how well we do and your situation, perhaps an even longer term like six months would be possible. Together we can investigate appropriate ways to extend your stay in the country if that is the case. Accommodations will depend on availability. You may get a room. If there is more than one volunteer, you may share that room with others. If the rooms are full, you might be captain for a while and live aboard the boat dry docked near the pool. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided. You will be able to do your laundry here too. We have Wi-Fi! The beach is right here so you can enjoy sun, sand and sea. There are tours to Isla de la Plata. You can visit other close by National Park areas such as Los Frailes, San Sebastian and Agua Blanco. Enjoy the local artisans selling their wares around town. See firsthand the busy fishing trade near the modern pier area. You can walk around most of the main town to tiendas (stores), panaderias (pastry shops), clothing and many other businesses. You also can take a moto-taxi around town. When contacting us, please include details of all the areas you have experience and capability of assisting us in. Depending on who we have working with us currently, there are specific needs we are looking to fill. The more of our specialized needs you are in a position to contribute to, the better a candidate you may be. Thanks so much for considering working with us. We look forward to communicating with you soon! Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS anytime between May and August 2015 only. We are a Kiwi/Aussie couple in our late 30’s/early 40’s with a primary schooler and a baby. Our eco guest house in beautiful banos is a popular destination for tourists from all around the world, including Ecuadorian. We are looking for volunteer(s) to help with our guests; meeting and greeting, explaining about the surrounds and what activities are on offer, help organize taxis and activities (usually just a phone call is needed). For this position, it is important that you are outgoing, friendly, can problem solve, like chatting with people, can initiate conversations and can talk on a range of topics (hence why we ask for people from late 20’s onwards who have a little bit of life experience). The work is fun as you’ll get to meet many people from all walks of life and hopefully make some long-term friendships. The work is usually pretty easy also. We just need someone here who can speak English, as many of our guests don’t speak Spanish, and make them feel comfortable. Of course, it’s important to speak and understand Spanish also (which means speaking Spanish on the phone sometimes). We ask for eight hours a day for five days, 40 hours on average for the week. This will usually be 2-10pm or 3-11pm and at least one day over the weekend could also be required. Also note that this time isn’t usually spent doing physical hard work. Basically we need a presence in the reception area, there is a lot of down time so there’ll be plenty of time for you to catch up on emails, surf the internet, further study your Spanish, play the guitar, read a book or whatever you fancy. Although we say 40 hours of work per week, usually you’ll only be ‘working’ for up to three to five hours a day. The main thing is that you’re here, in and around the guest house, for at least eight hours a day. When there are few (or no) guests, you can do the shopping, help in our organic garden or other various projects we have around the place. We have wonderful local employees to do the cooking and cleaning so it’d be very rare for you to need to contribute with these. You may need to help serve meals some evenings though. You will be available for a minimum of three weeks. You will be compensated with a free private room with bathroom, breakfast, discounted Spanish lessons, drinking water, tea/coffee/drinking chocolate, Wi-Fi and a great space to chill. If you’re still interested in the role, please get in touch and we’ll talk further. Thanks and chao for now. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

England

LIVE-IN HEAD HOUSEKEEPER/MANAGER needed in London, Mayfair. This is an opportunity for an experienced and professional Live-in Head Housekeeper/Manager to work for a demanding yet fair family in their Mayfair residence. You will be responsible for managing the already established team of Housekeepers who look after the various family apartments all within the same building. You must have proven skills and knowledge in all areas of Housekeeping to an extremely high standard and be able to demonstrate these when required to the team of staff. An in depth knowledge of caring for fine fabrics and antiques is essential. Although you will be required to present rotas and schedules and the ability to implement new systems, you will, at times, be expected to be ‘hands on’. Your eye for detail must be second to none and communication skills (excellent command of the English language) first class. Well presented with the ability to respond to the demands of the various family members whilst always remaining professional and calm. Your firm managerial skills will be required although an appreciation of the work your team provides is equally important. This is a demanding yet rewarding role. Hours are 9:00 am to 9:00 pm (with breaks), Monday to Friday and occasional weekends. The salary is £45,000 per year. Benefits include a pension and health scheme. Accommodation is a one bedroom apartment with bathroom, kitchen and living room. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) and include EHS # 391 in the Subject Line.

Florida

LIVE IN CARETAKER NEEDED. The [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) is a Private Club made up of over 100 men from Marion County who enjoy fishing and the outdoors. The Club has been in existence for over 100 years and has a rich history of fishing and fellowship. It is a place for members to get away for a day or so from everyday life and enjoy fishing, food, and fellowship of other members and guests in this very unique setting, located in Yankeetown, Florida. The grounds consist of 180 acres of islands and salt marsh, two structures, a 36 bed bunkhouse and a Clubhouse. The one bedroom/one bath caretaker’s quarters are located in the Clubhouse next door to the kitchen. The grounds include a covered dock with a boat ramp, a parking area, and a great view overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. The Club is open to entertain applicants who are married or single; a retired couple is ideal. A valid driver’s license is required. Applicants must pass a full criminal background check. The specific duties and requirements for the job include minor repairs and general construction/maintenance. Mechanical skills will be helpful. General yard work, mow islands, weed whack, cut and trim trees, and keep the place looking clean and maintained. Carpentry skills and a woodworking background would be helpful. First and foremost, this caretaker role is a service job to the members, such as cleaning the bunk house and club house on a regular basis as guests come and use the facilities, and cooking for members that come over to the club, with or without notice. Applicants must be available Friday, Saturday and Sunday and all club events and must be available to live on the island full-time. No pets are permitted. No smoking is permitted. Resumes and references to: [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers). No phone calls please.

PROPERTY CARETAKER needed in Vero Beach. Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License and experience with commercial lawn equipment. Duties include lawn maintenance, household and office cleaning, and shop maintenance. Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Please apply in person at [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

Guatemala

CARETAKER(S) WANTED for Finca Los Nietos coffee farm near Antigua, Guatemala, beginning in April 2015, for a minimum of eight months. A husband and wife team is preferred. Spanish-speaking caretaker(s) are a big plus. We are on Facebook, and The Lonely Planet Guide. We show the coffee process with tours, and have an apartment which rents on Airbnb. A private home is provided for your use, with a separate house which will be rented. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

Hawaii

EXPERIENCED CARETAKING COUPLE needed on the Big Island, Hawaii. Interviews will be on site or in South Lake Tahoe. Please send resumes and your contact number to [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

BASIC LANDSCAPE LABOR needed anytime at an organic farm in Pahoa! For photos and a description of our place please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) and then contact Janelle through our website. Thanks.

Iceland

VOLUNTEERS are needed. We will be taking part in various outdoors tasks such as building a stone wall in a garden with sculptures and outdoor artwork. The volunteers will be supervised by a professional stonewall maker and a nature scientist. Furthermore volunteers will make a walking path from the sculpture garden towards a small canyon where some outdoor artwork can be found. Volunteers will also help with setting up and moving the artwork. Our host is taking the first steps towards making a Geo-park and volunteers will help with marking and registering locations and other related tasks. If time and weather allows, volunteers will help with building a chapel which is aimed to be for all religions and beliefs. We may take down old fences and generally beautify the area. The working plan will depend on the needs of our local host and the volunteers need motivation to work mainly outdoors on physical jobs and under changeable weather conditions. Volunteers will stay in a local house; sleeping in shared rooms on mattresses in a sleeping bag accommodation. Please bring your own sleeping bag. Volunteers receive food supplies and mostly are in charge of the cooking and cleaning activities. The project takes place in the Western part of Iceland, in a unique natural pearl with breathtaking landscape, between glaciers and lava fields. The place is like an oasis in the desert, as the weather is often better than in the surroundings. It is a dream for hikers, as walking paths and trails spread around in all directions, with beautiful waterfalls and one of the best known caves in Iceland is nearby. Every weekend there is a bon-fire in the nearby camping area where visitors meet, sing, play games and enjoy the company. Do not forget some traditional food from your country for the international evening. To learn more, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

Idaho

FEMALE HELP needed on a ranch in Midvale, in beautiful south western Idaho. Our area is rolling hills considered high desert with lots of native grasses. Our community is made up primarily of cattle ranchers and hay growers. We raise Gypsy Sport horses and produce about 30 foals a year. Our horses are trained using natural horsemanship methods and mainly Parelli. We have several different opportunities on our ranch, such as a general ranch hand, horse trainer, kitchen, and garden/house help. This is a Christian environment. No smoking, no drinking, no drugs. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers).

Illionis

A CHICAGO AREA COUPLE is seeking a Household Manager for their large, formal/semi-formal home on 2.5 acres. This is an immediate, long-term, live-out position. This couple owns a cat and a dog and is looking for a highly experienced Household Manager to oversee all aspects of their home and vehicles and all the daily workings of the home. The ideal person will be experienced in a similar position for years, adept at keeping home inventories, and a seasoned professional when working with household manuals and checklists. Salary is commensurate with experience and skills. No phone calls, please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) for consideration. Those being considered will then be required to complete an Employment Application, if one is not already on file with us.

Iowa

AN ESTATE IN DES MOINES needs a Housekeeper immediately to work in their beautiful home. Must be experienced in caring for fine materials and expensive possessions. Professional training accepted in lieu of no experience. Housekeeper will be responsible for detailed cleaning of all rooms; keeping all parts of the home neat and organized; laundry and ironing; preparing rooms for meetings and furniture for social and business functions; and assisting with kitchen cleanup as required. The right candidate will be hard-working, dedicated, unobtrusive, and discreet. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated professional and will command an attractive salary to the right person. If interested, please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) Those being considered will then be required to complete an Employment Application, if one is not already on file with [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers). No phone calls, please.

CARETAKER WANTED in Iowa City. Dominium is seeking a full-time caretaker for our apartment community in Iowa City, IA. Responsibilities include general apartment cleaning and apartment turnover, maintaining the building and surrounding grounds in a neat and tidy manner, and maintaining a pleasant atmosphere and relations with residents. You will need these qualifications: previous basic electrical and plumbing, painting, and housekeeping experience required, the ability to work occasional evenings/weekends and on-call preferred, and a driver’s license and insurance required. We offer a competitive wage, an incentive bonus program, up to 20% rent discount on a Dominium apartment (subject to eligibility and approval requirements), and a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, life and disability, paid time off, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, employee recognition and wellness programs. If you would like to be a part of a rapidly growing company and have an interest in the property management and development industry, Dominium is the place for you! Please apply online at our website: [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

Ireland

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Our dairy farm is situated in the south of Ireland in Co. Cork. Here we milk 80 cows twice a day. We would need your help on three days a week which are Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. You will have plenty of time to discover the surroundings! For your work we offer accommodation (special student housing) and food for the whole week, except Sunday. If you would be willing to work for us for six days a week, we would pay you some pocket money per week. We are hoping to hear from you soon! Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

Property Caretaker Profile

A Team for All Seasons Address: [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) Robert L. Clark, 3/12/43 Jeanne S. Bach, 9/6/47 Interests: reading, writing, travel, photography, bird watching, glass bead making, jewelry making. Quote: “But for my own part, if a book is well written, I always find it too short.” Jane Austen

Jeanne and Rob at the French Chateau-style estate

Jeanne and Rob became a team 25 years ago while working in yachting in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. They spent the next ten years running vessels in the Caribbean, Mediterranean, and U.S. waters. They worked as Captain/ Engineer and Mate/Chef on motor and sailing vessels to 250-feet, private, charter, and commercial. During that time they continued their marine education to reach their present U.S. Coast Guard Masters 1600-ton license, with an endorsement of 3000-tons for offshore supply vessels. During the year that they were threatened by and survived eight hurricanes, all while responsible for their client’s multi-million dollar vessel, the couple decided it was time to take their skill set ashore. At this point The Caretaker Gazette entered their lives and hasn’t left. The first position Jeanne and Rob found through the Gazette was on a 400-acre property in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia in the late 1990’s. It was a wonderful learning experience, however, a considerable reduction in income. After 18 months a position in Aspen, Colorado was offered in the Gazette. Upon being selected, Jeanne and Rob left Virginia with warm wishes and wonderful references. The Aspen property was busier, with much more entertaining. There were new systems to learn and maintain. The client’s food sensitivity required a new approach to meal preparations. In Virginia, Rob had been responsible for a State inspected earthen dam and lake. In Aspen, it was a two acre trout pond and irrigation system fed with water according to a “State water rights agreement.” Since it was a mountainside location opposite Ajax Mountain, it was not unusual to find black bear floating in the pond, elk grazing on the plantings, or fox seeking attention. Over the years the couple had read the issues of the Gazette that came to them and talked about which positions they could fill. So after almost four years in Aspen, when health issues changed their client’s needs, they were ready to seek the next opportunity. Ever since receiving their first issue when Jeanne and Rob first subscribed to the Gazette, they have shared copies and info with all those who asked about their life choice. Then, once again, about 11 years ago, the Gazette came through and the next adventure began for Jeanne and Rob. This time it was a combination of water and land. It was a 38,000 square foot estate on a gated three plus acre property on the Lake St. Clair shoreline, near Detroit, Michigan. The audition for the position was a gathering in the home for 300 people as a fundraiser for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Entertaining was a large part of this position. Family gatherings for the property owners consisted of 50 – 75 adults and children. The property was made for entertaining with indoor and outdoor pools, tennis court, golf green, and loads of other amenities. Rob’s duties were mostly exterior, however, with responsibilities in security, driving, and keeping all systems online and functioning, including cleaning a 65-ft yacht. Jeanne was tasked with maintaining the interior, cooking, event planning, flower arranging, interior plant care, and seeing to the needs of client and family. As in all things, time brings changes and leads to the need to re-evaluate and modify. The clients had reached a point where it was time to downsize as changing health issues combined with family spreading and maturing. Their needs had changed, hence a reduction in staffing. So, it is back to the Gazette again with the hope that there is yet another chapter to be written in the story of Jeanne’s and Rob’s caretaking career. Over the years together, the couple have taken on a variety of challenges and acquired many skills to overcome those tests. Jeanne has a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics from California State Polytechnic College. She used it as a basis to build a wide repertoire of tasty, healthy food styles. One client sent her to a one-on-one culinary class with a famous chef in Paris. She has also taken numerous specialty food courses. Jeanne is a firm believer in using local ingredients in her cooking. This means a weekly trip to the farmer’s market in order to maximize taste and nutrition. Rob has acquired commercial licenses in fixed wing aircraft and hot air balloons. His degree in Aerospace Technology led to ten years as an air traffic controller. He went to school for a commercial trucking license and received endorsements for tankers, tandems, and hazardous materials. He has been called upon to perform the task of chauffeur for some clients. His degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management was earned while employed in a three-star restaurant. Both Jeanne and Rob received training in first aid and firefighting as part of their Masters U.S. Coast Guard licenses. While they continue to look for that next unique caretaking opportunity, the couple are currently based in in the Reno, Nevada area in order to be near Jeanne’s aging mother. Having found so many unique opportunities through the Gazette over the decades, Jeanne and Rob are sure their next assignment is just waiting for them to apply to, via The Caretaker Gazette.

The waterfront estate they managed in Grosse Pointe Shores

Laos

VOLUNTEERS needed. Our butterfly park has been newly opened, with an orchid section, a variety of flower gardens, a netted butterfly garden, and lots of waterfalls. Our mission is to create a research center studying and publishing about Laos’s butterflies, host plants and preservation because of environmental issues in Laos. We are looking for entomologists and botanists. We also want to do school projects by inviting local school children and provide them with learning materials to educate and understand the importance to preserve their beautiful nature for their happiness and financial security in the future. We are searching for volunteers who want to do jobs such as gardening, marketing, reception, and guiding. Our work/trade is full days of work (eight hours), eat, sleep and enjoy the beautiful nature of Laos. Spare time is two days in a week. You must be fit and strong and not afraid of the climate. Our butterfly garden is located 300 meters before the famous Kuang Si Falls, and 30km from Luang Prabang. Transportation from and to Luang Prabang is daily, provided by big numbers of tuk tuks and mini-vans. If you’re interested please send us your details, motivation and experience in a summary. Any medical needs or addictive backgrounds should be mentioned. We live in a small village with a family based structure so we cannot afford any mistakes in our relation with the local community as foreigners. For more information, please call [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

Louisiana

LOOKING FOR ASSISTANCE in developing a spiritual healing sanctuary. The property is located in southwest Louisiana, three hours from New Orleans and 2.5 hours from Houston. The property is two acres with a three bedroom, 1.5 bath home. We have accomplished much over the last year but there is so much more to do. I need assistance in painting, mainly exterior at this point, small remolding projects, building walking paths, outdoor projects, gardening, general inside cleaning and organizing. You will connect with Mother Nature and live a simple life style. You will eat well and enjoy much laughter. You will be provided housing and meals in exchange of 25 hours of work per week. I do my best to provide you a quick jaunt to New Orleans or Galveston, Texas area for your hard work if timing permits. Will provide transportation from New Orleans or Houston should you not have transportation to the land. You must give me prior notice so I can arrange pickup with my schedule. Very relaxed and non-structured environment but we stay very busy. This is a true labor of love. I am accepting limited volunteers through February. Any knowledge you can share on herbal gardening, organic gardening would be appreciated. This is community living and we share the home. We eat well and we try to grow our souls daily. I will host the 2nd Annual YaYa Goddess Gathering on the land of the Rose Marie, from March 19 to 22. I could use lots of Goddess/God energy preparing for the event starting in March. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

Madagascar

A LIBRARY VOLUNTEER is needed. We opened a small library in Madagascar and we need a volunteer who would be keeping the library open every day, including Holidays, and whenever asked. Accommodation provided, food provided by villagers for a small fee (10-15eur/month). Mostly children are visitors in the library (about 50) coming from close and far away villages. Volunteers are encouraged to do various activities with children, play games, teach them how to read, go on trips, etc. For any such activities, if properly planned and communicated through me can be paid for. I am a student who likes to open projects like this around the world, if I have proper plans e.g. what volunteer needs the money for I am able to organize fundraising events and get the money. Further projects (e.g. electricity) are in progress and so volunteers can help with other projects as well. The knowledge of some French would be very useful. Please write to us at [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

Maryland

A FREDERICK, MD AREA COUPLE needs a live-out Household Manager for their household. Must have excellent administrative skills, eager to please attitude, pleasant personality, confident with their abilities, able to work independently, etc. They are a very busy couple and need someone who can keep up. This non-smoking household has two cats and other staff. You would also be requested to cook two to three times a week and must be able to be creative with fresh food and gluten free restriction. Salary commensurate with skills and experience and includes benefits. Please send your resume to Professional Domestic Services at [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) for consideration. Those being considered will then be required to complete an Employment Application, if one is not already on file with [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers). No phone calls, please.

Massachusetts

PART-TIME CARETAKER (15 hours per week) needed at [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers). Interested persons should have some experience as a custodian or maintenance worker. This position involves light maintenance duties, cleaning and snow removal. Qualified applicants will be asked to submit three references and must be able to pass a Massachusetts CORI check. Please send a cover letter and resume or history of work experience to [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers). No calls, please.

A BOSTON FAMILY seeks an Estate Manager for their 10,000 square foot home plus assorted other properties. Responsibilities include overseeing other staff and maintaining continuity with their other homes. Must enjoy children and will work closely with staff of other homes. Training and/or at least five years’ experience in a similar position required. Salary commensurate with skills and experience plus housing and benefits. No phone calls, please; you can send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) for consideration. Those being considered will then be required to complete an Employment Application, if one is not already on file with [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

HEAD INNKEEPER(S) NEEDED in historic Marblehead, Massachusetts. A Victorian 12 unit Inn is looking for a year-round head innkeeper. Ideal situation is a live-in couple but we will entertain situations for individuals and/or live-nearby. Seeking mature, experienced professionals who make the guest experience their priority. You’re experienced in the industry and understand that every day brings different challenges, a need to sweat the details as well as keep the big picture in mind. Manage assistant innkeepers and cleaners and have a management company behind you – we take care of accounting, business overhead, access to tradesmen for major repairs, etc. Food – you will provide an amazing continental breakfast but we don’t have an oven and no additional cooking is needed. One of only two year-round Inns, we see a variety of visitors, both domestic and international tourists as well as locals and business travelers. We have recently improved our grounds and expect you to help build our reputation as a destination for smaller functions and events. We have a solid book of business and a strong reputation in TripAdvisor. If you want to work hard, share in our growth and live in an amazing community, please send your details to [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

Mexico

I’M LOOKING FOR SOMEONE to help run my backpackers hostel in Mérida, the largest city on the Yucatan Peninsula. You’ll need to speak Spanish and English and be able to work independently. Your work will include running reception, preparing breakfast and cleaning. In return food and accommodation will be provided. I only need one person to volunteer in January and February to work at the reception desk from 7am to 1pm. If interested, please call [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) or write to [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) Mexico. Thanks.

house sitter NEEDED for a pleasant, two-bedroom home with a fenced garden and a friendly dog. House is located in the beautiful, peaceful colonial town of lamos, in the Mexican state of Sonora, in Northwestern Mexico. Cleaning woman and gardener provided. house sitter needed from the beginning of April to the middle of October, 2015. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

Michigan

A BIRMINGHAM, MI FAMILY is seeking a Housekeeper for their 7,000+ sq. ft. home. This is a friendly, active family of four looking for someone to “be a part of the family” long-term. Their children are 10 and 13. Responsibilities include general and detail housekeeping, laundry and ironing, changing bed linens, maintaining organization, and occasional errands. The ideal candidate will be a non-smoker, personable, detail-oriented, organized, and flexible. Must enjoy being with a family with an active lifestyle. Salary commensurate with experience and skills; includes benefits and a private apartment. Please, no phone calls. Please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) for consideration. Those being considered will then be required to complete an Employment Application, if one is not already on file with [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers).

CARETAKER COUPLE needed. We are seeking a live-in couple for a Northern Michigan private family lodge. The primary duties will include grounds and building maintenance, general house cleaning, light cooking and “guest-ready” up-keep of the lodge. Separate private living quarters are provided along with a salary and other benefits. This is a non-smoking environment. Applicants should have an exemplary work record and excellent references. If you would like to apply, please email a letter briefly outlining your work history and income requirements to [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

Minnesota

FULL-TIME CARETAKER COUPLE NEEDED at [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) in Saint Louis Park, MN. Experienced, responsible, enthusiastic couple needed for a Saint Louis Park Condo Association. Pool certification required. Plumbing, electrical and general repair experience preferred. Responsibilities will include day-to-day administrative duties, general enforcement of rules, cleaning and maintenance operations of the association, general daily and weekly housekeeping of the buildings. The caretakers will work under the direction of the association manager, meeting vendors on a daily basis, and keeping the underground garages clean and orderly. Seasonal maintenance includes shoveling the sidewalks and keeping all sidewalks free of ice, maintenance of grounds throughout the property along with three outdoor pools, pest control, watering of plants and be available for after hour emergency calls. Compensation includes a residence and utilities, cell phone reimbursement, vacation, and health insurance (allowance). Salary negotiable. Please fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers).

Missouri

A KANSAS CITY, MO AREA COUPLE seeks a hands-on Household Manager to keep their household running smoothly. Responsibilities include supervising contractors and cleaning staff, some 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 and includes benefits. No phone calls, please; send resume to Professional Domestic Services at [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) for consideration. Those being considered will then be required to complete an Employment Application, if one is not already on file with [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers).

Monaco

LIVE-IN MANAGEMENT COUPLE needed. This position is available ASAP for an international professional couple at their beautiful home in Monaco. You will be managing the day-to-day running of the property which already has a team of six household staff. The couple travel extensively so you must be proactive in running the property from the staff to the maintenance and presentation of the property in their absence. Previous long-term experience in a similar role is essential and you must be fluent in French, and Italian would also be a bonus. Previous Butler experience at high level and knowledge of Monaco and the surrounding area is advantageous to the position. Separate accommodation is available. A top salary is offered, depending on experience. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) and include EHS # 405 in the Subject Line.

Montana

DOES SPENDING A SUMMER living off the grid in beautiful remote Montana appeal to you? [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers), located in the Centennial Valley 90 minutes from Yellowstone National Park, is currently looking for two couples to help with summer operations. You will work closely with the owners doing such tasks as cooking, serving, laundry, and cleaning and you will also have ample time to enjoy exploring the area. Take the boat out and catch a fish! Pack the tent and spend an overnight under the stars! Find your favorite huckleberry treat! Room, board, and compensation. If interested, please email a cover letter and resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) And please check out our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

Namibia

HELP NEEDED. We are a small lodge next to the Zambesi with some help needed over the busy season. Work can be administrative to small maintenance jobs. To learn more, please visit us at [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) and then contact us.

Netherlands

CAT/house sitter WANTED in the Netherlands from March 30 through April 28, 2015. The house sitter must like cats! For more information, please call [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

New Jersey

BASKING RIDGE AREA – house sitter needed from April 1 through July 15, 2015, to look after four dogs, two cats, seven goldfish, roses, and our garden. You will be responsible for feeding our animals, and watering the indoor plants, no exercise required for the pets. Would prefer a live-in house sitter, but will also consider twice daily visits to our home for feeding/watering duties from any local applicants. Please email why you would be interested in house sitting and taking care of our pets, and provide at least three checkable references. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

New Mexico

CARETAKER NEEDED on a remote solar powered ranch near Silver City, NM. Approximately 12 hours per week. RV with slide furnished. Surrounded by BLM and Forest lands. Ideal for retired or semi-retired person who likes the outdoors. Duties include maintaining electric fencing and water troughs, feeding the livestock guardian dogs, penning goats and sheep each night, and monitoring a few cattle. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

CARETAKER WANTED for a scenic, remote, mild climate, Central New Mexico ranch. Couple preferred, who are non-smokers, and no heavy drinking or drugs. Duties include some irrigation, maintenance, upkeep, cleaning, etc. Salary, nice home and all utilities provided. Please mail qualifications or resume with your telephone contact information to Caretaker Position, [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

A RETIRED COUPLE who respect the land and animals is needed to live in a Carrizo Valley Ranch headquarters house, located two miles from the owner’s home, in the mountains of South Central New Mexico. Long-term interests only. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) for details.

New York

A FRUIT FARM IN UPSTATE NY is looking for an experienced Take Charge person/couple to maintain it. A valid driver’s license is required. Will need the ability to perform all duties – pruning, driving tractor, mowing, spraying and picking etc. Free housing plus salary provided. References required. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

SEEKING A FULL-TIME, EXPERIENCED, responsible caretaker/maintenance person for a 325-acre, 20-building [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) in Phoenicia, New York. The candidate should be a friendly, competent, hardworking handy person who is able to work both independently and as part of the small maintenance team. The ideal candidate has excellent planning and communication skills, and can juggle multiple responsibilities. Applicants should be adept in skills such as carpentry, basic plumbing and electric, operating machinery, snow-plowing. This position is full-time, labor-intensive and requires living on-site to handle on-call emergencies in conjunction with a second on-site maintenance person. Salary and housing provided. [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) is operated by Tibet House U.S. ( [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) ) and is located just 20 minutes west of Woodstock in the beautiful, Catskill Mountains. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) with a cover letter, resume and references for consideration.

HOUSING PROVIDED in exchange for work/caretaking in Westhampton Beach, NY. We like to have eight to nine caretakers at the Inn over the winter with varied responsibilities. We already have five so three to four more would be great. In most cases, these are not salaried positions but free housing in exchange for work. The number of hours required is contingent upon skills and level of housing required. The housing is available until May 15, 2015. However, for those with really special skills/trades such as skilled carpentry or plumbing or those who are technologically savvy enough to upgrade our website and integrate with online travel agencies and an online booking engine for us, it could be extended. In fact, if one can really manage the hotel which would include the above and social marketing, etc., there might be a small stipend. The Grassmere Inn is located at 7 Beach Lane, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978. We also need some people to do housekeeping/maintenance. There is not a ton of housekeeping as we only have 14 guest rooms which are rarely fully occupied. Additionally, we will frequently have extended stay guests who receive no housekeeping at all. However, there is always something to do. We would also consider someone with special carpentry/plumbing skills for fewer hours in exchange for housing/expenses if they can help us with some projects (floors and bathroom improvements). The number of work hours required will be contingent upon level of housing needed, how many people, and responsibilities. Absolutely no smoking. No experience necessary for any of the positions. If interested, please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers). Thank you.

CAMP CARETAKER needed. Spend the summer on the beautiful [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) in Harriman State Park, NY. We are looking for a handy person/couple with great communication skills to live at the Welch Trail Education Center full time April 1 through October 15. Duties include greeting, orienting, and serving as a point of contact to users of the camp while ensuring adherence to agreed upon house rules and performing simple maintenance tasks. 10 hours per week with loads of flexibility. Your own private, small, two bedroom, one bath cabin will be provided. No Salary. No pets. To apply please check out [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

NEEDED: Jack-of-all-trades. Need a strong man to work on a goat dairy; someone who can lift 100 pound bales of hay. A person who is mechanically inclined and able to do farm vehicle maintenance and has some knowledge of plumbing/electrical and carpentry. Some experience with milking automation/pipeline would be helpful. A person able to drive a skid steer and clean the barns and build a new barn and greenhouse if necessary. If you have worked with dairy goats that would be a plus but I am willing to train. You must be willing and able to work in all kinds of weather. A special person who will dig-in and get the job done no matter what it takes. This is a six day a week job that requires you to also be here at night for any emergencies that may occur. The 7th day is yours completely free. I provide a 32 foot trailer with heating and air conditioning. You may cook your meals inside the farm house and hang out all you want. Some goat meats and cheese are available to you at no charge; other food items must be purchased by you. Pay is $500.00 a week with regular pay increases if you prove to me you can do the work. You also must maintain the farm generator. This job starts immediately and is long-term. You must have a vehicle and be able to drive a truck and trailer. A driver’s license is necessary. This is the perfect job to save money. No illegal drugs this includes 420 for any reason. No drunken parties. If interested, please send an email to [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) and give a brief description of yourself and your work experience. Please include your telephone numbers for contact and the best time to call. There is a six month probation. Be prepared to work long hours during kidding season February and March.

AN EXPERIENCED PROPERTY MANAGER is needed to live on and work year round on a rural property in upstate New York. Qualified candidates will be highly knowledgeable in building and construction, have experience managing vendors and household staff, and have exceptional technology skills and experience with mechanical maintenance and repairs. This person will have a keen eye for detail and aesthetics, both interior and exterior, and understand the art of formal service. Separate accommodations provided on the property. For more information, please email a resume and cover letter to [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

MATURE CARETAKER COUPLE/INDIVIDUAL wanted, long-term, live-in, to take care of a home and grounds in the Hudson Valley area in historic Hyde Park, NY (11/2 hours from New York City). Beautiful five-acre property with a one bedroom caretaker cottage with an attached garage, main house, and pool. Responsibilities include care of house (cleaning general repairs, and maintenance), care of lawn and gardens, and care for pool. Free rent and utilities. Couple must be non-smokers, have gardening, lawn care, housekeeping and basic handyman skills. No children please. Salary will be discussed and based upon experience. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

North Carolina

NC OWNER OF A FIVE ACRE organic managed farm, needs inside and outside help. Maintain and expand in a well-supported growing farm market area. Quiet, no drama, drugs, or drink. Thorough background check, and professional references required. Small salary and % of profit provided. Repair and upkeep of vehicles, fencing, pasture, etc. Implement your dreams and sustain mine. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) and leave a message.

Norway

INTERESTED IN SELF-SUFFICIENCY? Want to help build a community? Love the sea? On an organic farm a few hours north of Oslo, our collective is for anyone keen to learn, share ideas, and work hard. We are building a sailboat and when she is finished we want to sail the world, visiting other eco-villages, collecting knowledge and traveling in the most eco-friendly way possible. Anyone who helps us out will have the chance to join our crew. We also work on the farm, building up the infrastructure to create a stable base for our community. On the boat side the biggest thing is that all the inner plating and insulation are all finished up, the bathroom (wet-room) is plated and all water tanks are welded into position. Next big thing is to get the engine into the boat. We have to lift it up three meters and then two meters sideways. It’s a little messy but we are working on this right now. Weight of the engine is around 500 kg so we need a hoist-system. The volunteers took some days off to hitch-hike to the west coast, and came happily back home with pictures of fiords, and camping outside in the mountains close to the glaciers. The summer has been extremely warm one so contrary to what I was thinking that they will almost freeze to death they got back to the farm sun-burned with a happy smile on their faces. During the next few weeks we will be harvesting what we have been planting this year and we will work on the engine and rigging, so if you have any skills you might think will be useful please feel free to contact us. We also looking for crew for sailing across the Atlantic, heading towards Cuba when the boat is finished so if you find that fancy please contact us. Please send an email to [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) explaining why you would be interested in our community and please place this in the Subject Line: SEA GYPSY APLLICATION so we know you have been reading this. Love from [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) – a sea gypsy tribe of tomorrow!

Oregon

BE A PART OF AN EXCITING SEASONAL SUMMER BUSINESS with the potential to own in an absolutely breathtaking spot. Our destination Inn with “glamping” tipi lodging and restaurant sits on the edge of Joseph Creek Canyon in remote Northeast Oregon. Successful applicants must love hospitality and have genuine food/restaurant experience. Position includes running all phases of the operation. Your camper or ours, a monthly stipend, tip sharing and other expenses. This position begins at the end of April. No dogs or smokers, please. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) with resume-references and for more information.

A HAY AND TIMBER RANCH in Roseburg with a youth camp needs help next summer season. Helpers will stack slash from a 2014 logging site of 40 acres for later burning. The helpers will also construct several bunkhouse tree houses for the youth camp. Bunks and shower room and kitchen are provided. Wi-Fi is provided and strong cell service is available. The work would be four hours a day five days a week. You will need a car for travel to the ranch and for travel around the area. A good resource to view the attractions in the area is [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) For more info, please call [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers).

Panama

WORK EXCHANGE offered. We are located in Portobelo, Colon around 90 minutes by car from Panama City. It is mainly a Dive Resort which consists of six cabins, five rooms, and a small restaurant. We need a person fluent in English and basic Spanish to help in guest check-in/out, serving meals, cleaning rooms, answering questions about activities. We are offering room and board in exchange for four hours of work daily for six days a week. Sometimes it will be four hours straight and other times it is two hours in the morning and two in the afternoon or evening. A good, fun attitude, flexibility, honesty and good work ethic are a must. We do have Wi-Fi internet in common areas. To see photos and apply online, please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

Paraguay

PET/house sitter WANTED in Paraguay from June 6 through September 6, 2015. We need a houseand pet sitter, for our countryside place in Paraguay, near the town of Paraguari. We have six dogs and one cat. The house sitter will live in a guest cottage, so he/she can stay for a longer time to explore the county, even when we have returned. For more information please call [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

Pennsylvania

SEEKING AN ON-SITE INNKEEPER for Ironmaster’s Mansion Hostel at Pine Grove Furnace State Park in Gardners, PA. We serve hikers at the halfway point of the Appalachian Trail and private groups/special events. The application deadline is February 11, 2015. To apply, please send cover letter and resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers). For a full job description, please see [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

Saudi Arabia

PERSONAL ASSISTANT (Female) needed for a Prince in the Royal Saudi Household in Riyadh. Requirements: a degree or diploma in English, business, IT, languages, information science, administration or management. Must have these attributes: flexibility, adaptability, good interpersonal skills, ability to multitask, organizational skills, communication skills, IT skills, and secretarial skills. Typical responsibilities of the job include: answering telephone calls, maintaining diaries, arranging appointments, taking messages, typing/word processing, filing, organizing meetings, using a variety of software packages, booking transport and accommodation, managing databases, implementing and maintaining procedures/administrative systems, liaising with staff, suppliers and clients, and preparing letters, presentations and reports. The candidate will be operating from an office within the Mansion and will also be provided with accommodation. You will be required, on occasion, to travel with the Prince. The working hours will be between 8am to 4pm, five days per week. The candidate must have a minimum of one years’ experience as a Personal Assistant. The salary will be £20,000 – £24,000 plus accommodation. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) and include EHS # 399 in the Subject Line.

Tennessee

LIVE-IN ASSISTANT INNKEEPER needed in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. The Berry Springs Lodge is looking for a friendly upbeat, non-smoking, dependable, energetic, Assistant Innkeeper for a year-round position. Must be warm, friendly, personable, service detail oriented and able to prioritize tasks. Must be professional, customer service oriented, have strong organizational and customer relation skills, be self-motivated and detail oriented. Innkeeper’s responsibilities include but are not limited to: administrative task, phone and online reservations, guest services, cleaning, cooking and serving breakfast. Compensation includes living quarters with bedroom living room, kitchen and bathroom, all utilities, monthly salary and a possible bonus. Please send your resume including salary history to [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

Texas

SEEKING A FULL-TIME ENERGETIC/TECHNICALLY SAVVY Innkeeper couple to live on our property and manage all aspect of a country vacation and wedding venue business. We are located in the Texas Hill Country, 15 miles outside of Austin, in Spicewood, Texas. You would be expected to provide exemplary customer service, prepare all staff for upcoming events. Manage daily operations, respond to guest inquires for overnight accommodations, close sales, schedule bridal tours and meetings. maintain calendar of events and overnight reservations, housekeep, provided comfortable bedding, laundry, grounds work, maintenance, plumbing, electrical, swimming pool and hot tub cleaning, A/C and appliances, wedding day/event grounds preparation, work along with a Wedding and Events Planner and set up wedding equipment. Periodically you will prepare breakfast for the bride and groom. Other than that no other cooking is required. In exchange you would be provided a one bedroom suite in the guest house and a competitive salary with several options for pay depending upon your level of experience. Part ownership is also an option. Please send your resume and cover letter stating why you are qualified to [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers). This position is available immediately.

APPRECIATE QUIET, WILDLIFE, OPEN SPACE and stars at night? Caretaker with own RV wanted for a large ranch in Southwest Texas. We provide electricity and water. Will occasionally do light repairs/maintenance work and monitoring wildlife. Will have lots of spare time so an interest in creating projects or “tinkering with things” would be helpful. Must be a good communicator, have references and a clean background. Please email your cover letter and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

CARETAKERS needed. A West Texas ranch is looking for a married couple as caretakers for absentee owners’ houses, grounds and vehicles. Full time, permanent position for a couple with good people skills, morals and clean records. No drugs, smoking or drinking and no kids. Duties include housekeeping, light laundry and some assistance with cooking and bartending during occasional entertaining. Skills include plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, HVAC and audio visual, and repair and maintenance of owners’ vehicles and related equipment. Must be computer literate. No ranch duties involved. Report directly to owners. Competitive salary, nice housing, utilities and ranch vehicle provided. Please send complete employment history with names and dates of employers, skills possessed and salary requirements for the couple to [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS are currently available for couples or individuals willing to assist in park maintenance at Bardwell Lake. Primary Responsibility will be mowing, weed eating, liter pick up in picnic sites and group shelter. Time commitments are flexible, but we prefer a commitment of 3-6 months. All volunteers will be required to complete a background check and a volunteer application. We look for a positive attitude and outgoing personalities along with the desire to work as part of a team to reach our goals and “Make a Difference”. Please apply at: [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

A FAMILY-OWNED RECREATIONAL HUNTING AND CATTLE Ranch is looking for a hardworking, honest, hospitable married couple to help manage our operations. We are looking for a year-round, full-time ranch foreman and a part-time hostess/cook/housekeeper (generally Thursday through Sunday). Must be willing to roll up your sleeves and make things happen to improve the property and operations. While there may be occasional contract labor to assist with projects, this position requires the ability and desire to work in the Texas heat, alongside the contract labor. Must live on premises. Salary based on experience. Housing, utilities, health insurance and benefits provided. The Ranch Foreman’s (husband) job is a full-time position. Outdoor work requires physical strength and stamina; must be organized and efficient with good communication skills (both verbal and written); computer literate – email, scan, and fax; direct the breeding and raising of cattle (cow/calf operation), including record maintenance, working with and shipping cattle, handling cattle sales, provide animal care for cattle, poultry and horses, hire, train and/or supervise contract workers, manage third-party contractors and project budgets from initial concept to completion, manage vendor relationships for supplies, build, inspect, maintain and repair ranch structures (buildings, fences, roads, gates, etc.) and equipment as needed and as listed on preventive maintenance schedule, operate, maintain, and repair farm equipment, maintain operational and maintenance records, maintain the swimming pool, general landscaping and mowing, plan, plant, cultivate and harvest crops; assist with haying, range and wildlife management, including feeding, aging and surveys, and have competency with “handy-man skills” – plumbing, electrical, painting and carpentry, water well knowledge and experience, heavy equipment operator would be a plus. This positions reports to the ranch owner on a regular basis. The Hostess/Cook/Housekeeper’s (wife) job will be a part-time position. Mostly indoor work; must be extremely organized and efficient; computer literate. There is an option to seek employment outside the ranch, if desired. This position requires the routine housekeeping of all houses, launder all linens (sheets, towels, bath towels, etc.), maintain inventory of groceries and cleaning supplies, create and maintain a preventive maintenance program for houses, weekend preparation of main house for owners and guests, including meals, assist with landscape maintenance, gardening and vegetable farming, provide significant assistance with recordkeeping and bookkeeping for entire ranch, capable of providing light babysitting of elementary aged children, as needed. General computer skills include email, scanning, fax, and Internet search. Will also need to assist other ranch staff, as needed. Please email your resumes and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

MARRIED, SEMI-RETIRED EXPERIENCED RANCH COUPLE needed to live and do chores on a scenic ranch below the Brady Mountains in Concho County. Must be non-smoking, doping or heavy drinking family man. Ranch will provide new house, salary, utilities and some pasture for your livestock. Call [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) after 8p.m.

COTTAGE PARENTS NEEDED. A West Texas Boys Ranch is looking for Christian married couples to make a difference in the life of children. Great work schedule with competitive salary. Benefits and housing included. Please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

Thailand

WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEER(S) (couples and groups also welcome) to work at our dog center in Bang Saphan, Thailand for one year (we will still accept people for shorter stays of course). We are a small dog rescue center which cares for 50 plus dogs at our center and around fifty more at a local temple. We aim to have these dogs adopted within months of their arrival unless they have medical problems, in which case we would keep them at the center and care for them. We also neuter and treat local street dogs. You would be given your own accommodation (this is only available if you can commit for more than six months) for a year in exchange for helping us in our effort to have all of our dogs adopted within the year and eventually close the center. Your day-to-day work will include helping with adoptions (spreading awareness), treating and caring for the dogs (feeding, cleaning, etc.), helping with rescues and fundraising. [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) will still exist once the center dogs have been adopted but we will only treat and care for the dogs at the temple and on the street beyond this point. Bang Saphan is a well hidden secret and we want to keep it that way except for volunteers who appreciate the natural beauty of Thailand and a peaceful harmonious place to stay that makes you think of paradise. If you would like to come and volunteer with us we will help you organize your trip. We can arrange transportation to the area, advise you on flights, supply information about where to eat and what is good for trips, etc. We don’t charge you for coming to volunteer; we just appreciate your help. Please read the thoughts of past volunteers at our website when you visit: [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

United Arab Emirates

MANAGER OF A LUXURY SANCTUARY needed. Our high profile client in the UAE is looking for an experienced Manager for her Luxury Sanctuary, Ladies Retreat. You must have managed a similar business before and be able to show a proven track record of staff management, training, marketing, budget and stock control. Previous employment in the UAE is also an advantage, however not essential. This is not a job for the faint hearted – it will be long hours – 10 am – 10 pm (shift system with regular breaks) six days per week managing a team of over 25 staff but an exciting opportunity and new challenge for a candidate with the relevant experience. Accommodation could be provided if you do not live locally (i.e. within 40 minutes’ drive from Dubai). Salary will be, depending on level of experience, circa £35,000 – 40,000 (tax free). Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) and include EHS # 410 in the Subject Line.

Utah

A house sitting POSITION is available in suburban Salt Lake City from March through May 2015, while the owners are out of the country. It’s a large, five bedroom, fully furnished house with all amenities in an upscale neighborhood, near schools and shopping centers, and close to the I-15. Very light duties are expected and include watering the plants, taking care of the yard and communicating with the owners via email, or by cell phone if any emergencies develop. If interested, please email [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) Please include references and your past house sitting experience.

Vermont

CARTAKER WANTED for a historic Vermont trout club. We are seeking resident caretaker for our April – October season. Salary plus residence and utilities provided. To learn more, please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers).

A FAMILY CAMP in Vermont is looking for two full time seasonal staff – couples welcome to apply. One role is Lead Housekeeper. This person will be responsible for daily housekeeping of the main Lodge and community spaces, cleanup and bed-making in the 22 guest cabins and overseeing the housekeeping staff schedule. The other role is Maintenance – including wood cutting, general cabin repairs on our rustic cabins, string trimming, and painting. We are interested in hardworking, friendly and caring people who want to live onsite in a beautiful place. Both roles will be expected to help campers and staff as needed to keep camp running smoothly. The positions run approximately May 1st through October 1st and includes room, board and stipend. Please send your resume, references and a short note about yourselves to [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers). No phone calls please, but do visit our website for more information about our camp at [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

Vietnam

WE NEED AN ENGLISH TEACHER for the duration of one to six months. This is a nonprofit that provides training and job placement for unemployed and rural women in the nearby villages. We make beautiful souvenirs and all profits go back to help more people in need. Our craft school in Vinh Long Province, Southern Vietnam, is also a place to host local and foreign tourists and visitors who want to learn more about craft making and the Vietnamese culture. The school is surrounded by a relaxing garden, lotus ponds and native plants, with the Mekong River going by the front yard. It is a great place for the guests to chill out and learn about life in the Mekong Delta. Since the team in our craft school, including the artisans who are rural disadvantaged women, barely speak English, we are looking for someone to be based here to teach the team English and how to welcome the tourists. Or if the person knows bag and art design, they can teach the artisans new designs. Since we are a nonprofit, where all the profits we earn go back to support more people in need, we are not able to provide for housing/food stipend. Yet we are happy to help the volunteers to find housing. For more details, please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

Virginia

ASSISTANT INNKEEPER needed. This is an on-site residential, full time, assistant innkeeper position with training provided on the job for a single person. Our bed and breakfast is on the historic corridor of Williamsburg, Virginia. We are searching for a personally well qualified individual who will be mentored and groomed to assist in all aspects of inn keeping. Having good housekeeping, cooking, serving, and conversational skills are essential. Social skills and acceptance and toleration along with a pleasant persona and temperament bode well as guests expect you to be a personal host for their visit. Social judgment and the protocol of courtesy is expected. Being handy with property maintenance is a frequent requirement, sometimes essential, Have a “Green Thumb” with houseplants and outside flower gardens. The salary would be determined by the qualifications and experience of the individual ranging from $12,000 to 15,000 a year and include living accommodations and utilities, as well as paid vacation. Please send an email to [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) with your resume and brief note as to why you think you would be a good candidate for an interview. This position will be available in early 2015.

RESPONSIBLE house sitter(S) NEEDED for summer 2015. Contemporary log home in rural Amherst County, Virginia, on 60 wooded acres close to Blue Ridge Parkway, James River, and the Appalachian Trail. Hike and bike from here for miles; boating and fishing opportunities nearby. Vegetable garden for your use. Live in our three-bedroom house for the cost of electricity (under $100 a month), tending perennial gardens and light mowing from mid-May to mid-August, 2015. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

INNKEEPER/OWNERSHIP for a successful Virginia Bed and Breakfast. [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) has an opportunity for Innkeeper position with ownership potential. A couple with strong hospitality skills, computer skills, cooking skills, and various business skills could be the perfect match for [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers). Separate Innkeeper suite allows for privacy and relaxation. Full use of the spa pool and luxury living quarters create the perfect environment. Your future is bright at the Beach Spa Bed and Breakfast. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

Washington

MOUNTAIN MAN NEEDED to steward our 60 acre old growth forest, in the central Cascades, Washington. Ideal for a fit retired person, to live in our small cabin in a beautiful setting. The Whitewater River is 200 yards from your doorstep, and 1/2 mile from wilderness hot spring. Salary is $700/month, and the main duty is property inspection once daily. Additional part time work available at $10/hour. Off grid with solar-powered satellite internet connection; propane cooking, and wood heat. Annually, May to November, with a start date in May, 2015. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

LIVE-IN ASSISTANT INNKEEPER needed at [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) on Orcas Island, WA. We are seeking an enthusiastic, energetic Assistant Innkeeper with an outgoing, pleasant personality, with the ability to work under pressure, follow instructions, and most important: have good common sense. This hands-on position requires the ability to meet the needs of our guests including welcoming them, offering concierge services, housekeeping and laundry. Must be detail oriented and able to follow recipes, cook and serve breakfast, and assist in all aspects of the operation of our Inn. The position is suitable for one person only. Housing, salary and holiday time provided. No smoking, no drugs and no pets permitted. References required. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

West Virginia

WE ARE SEEKING RVING VOLUNTEERS at [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) willing to perform light maintenance from mid-April through late May, and then act as visitor center hosts and fee collectors at our swim area from late May through early September. Examples of maintenance duties include grass mowing and trimming, painting, landscaping, sign maintenance, trail maintenance, and de-winterizing facilities. Special projects, less routine in nature, may also be available. This position is provided with a laundry room nearby that can be used free of charge. A minimum of 25 hours per week per campsite (not per camper) will be required. “We are willing to consider any suggestions you may have concerning work schedules and/or duties.” Volunteers camp for free on sites featuring concrete pads; plus water, sewage, and 50 amp electric hookups. To apply, please complete our application on our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

Wyoming

CARETAKER WANTED for an elderly individual who lives out in the country, about 50 miles outside of Casper. Housing is available, with salary negotiable. References are required. For more details, please call [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) and leave a message. Thanks.

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Caretaker position wanted in western Montana: Prefer near Butte, Dillon, Missoula, or Kalispell areas. I am a self-starter with strong, personal and managerial qualities. Could perform the activities needed for an absentee owner. I usually do not need supervision. I have had substantial farm/ranch and equine experience. I have substantial record keeping and financial experience. I own sufficient machinery to handle most caretaker duties. Graduate of MSU Bozeman with Bachelor of Science Degree. I would prefer an on-site residence. I am retired and married with grown sons, who are doing well on their own. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

Contemplative living in silence, seeking modest living accommodations on a remote property for study, meditation and solitude. Will care for land/property and/or animals in exchange. Conscientious, responsible and resourceful woman. Warm climate preferred. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

20 years in Janitorial, residential, commercial cleaning, Guest and Customer Service, property management, elderly care and hospice. I create repeat loyal business by building relationships with the Guests and have excellent references. I volunteer with Animal Sanctuaries and have several years of care experience most animals, Family owned cleaning, care and pet services business. Looking for a permanent position in a place of peace and beauty. Require healthy housing for two or three. Pay negotiable. Please refer to LinkedIn [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

Mature Couple Professionals/Ph.D student seeking a house sitting/caretaking position in London, UK. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

Turks & Caicos Islands, Provo. Wanted: long-term rental or rent with option. Quiet, working Professional with well-trained dogs needs home on ocean or beach. Move-in flexible. Excellent references. Please email details to [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

Seeking caretaker/sitter position. Retired couple, with previous estate manager, 9-years, bonded $1.5M, hi-time pilot. Care for vacation/ranch home off-season switching to town home as needed. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

A mature professional female (non-smoker) is seeking a House-sitting position in the San Diego area, April 2015. Excellent references available. Please email to [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

Retired corporate lawyer (60) from The Netherlands, while having a sabbatical, would like to look after your (holiday) home in your absence, preferably in Europe or the coastal regions of the US, but not limited to these, for a period of two weeks to two years. I should welcome a dog or two to walk daily and a cat to talk to. I understand that nobody likes the idea of a stranger living in their home and I am therefore willing to come and introduce myself, to assure you that I appreciate that looking after your home and pets requires even more diligence than when looking after my own. I do not expect you to appoint me without having your trust and you may expect the best from me, as I expect from you in return. I am happily married and during my watch over your property, my wife will visit me a couple of times, depending on the length of my stay. I am not a handyman or a gardener, but I am willing to oversee any staff who perform these duties. I speak all major European languages and Dutch. I smoke after dinner and drink wine moderately, not from your cellar. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

Retired Couple very interested in house sitting in AZ, MT, CO, UT, WY, NM. We truly enjoy the outdoors, especially in an elevation of something over 7,500. We live in Glen Rose, TX so getting out of the heat is always wonderful. We do not smoke, we are very respectful of others and of their property and we are extremely tidy. Please feel free to contact us and ask anything you might like to know about us. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

Experienced Domestic/Farm Animal Caretaker seeks a salaried live-in position at an animal sanctuary or farm. This dependable, non-smoking, honest, hardworking, compassionate, competent, nature-loving, energetic, fit fifties female also comes with solid references, sense of humor and trusty dog Apollo-acquired at last caretaker position found through and profiled in The Caretaker Gazette. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

SWM 55 Seeks property owner needing a full time landscaper/handyman. Certified arborist I.S.A. since 1999 Member # FL-0433A. Please check [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) for my credentials. Commercial Applicators License FL. Have my own quality equipment to mow grass, trim trees and shrubs. Hopefully you can provide housing for me and my equipment. Clean MVR, non-smoker/drug user. Good references. Can help with other responsibilities! Please call/text [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

Mature single woman currently in MT looking for a live-on property caretaker position on farm, ranch or homestead in Western Montana. Offering hard work, experience, security. Non-smoker, remote OK. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

Semi-retired construction manager looking for short-term caretaking and/or construction projects. I have 48 years experience in the building industry with an extensive resume including high-end residential remodeling, new construction, commercial and institutional building, and lots of hands-on carpentry and concrete experience including three ICF foundations (Styrofoam foundations). Currently I am based in northeastern Illinois and have the ability to bring my own “home” – a 17′ Casita Travel Trailer. My last full-time position was in Winter Park, Colorado for 15 years. As a result I would be very excited about positions anywhere from New Mexico to Montana. It would not be a problem if the location is remote however having Verizon Wireless service would be helpful. I don’t watch TV so no concerns there. To balance the picture, know that I am a fit runner, an avid fly fisherman/part-time guide and drift boat owner. I enjoy East Coast Swing and Ballroom Dancing. Excellent references available. I can be reached at [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) Thank you, Bob.

Are you looking for an Experienced Caretaker/Property Manager in East Tennessee? 30 years of experience. Please go to my website at [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

Lady with a vast array of Caretaking, Management experience, skills and knowledge looking for a position of land steward and or domain. Simply contact me as to your needs. Home, Home on the Range, is calling to me. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) so we may begin a discussion and proposal of your specific wants. Thank you.

Quality long-term tenant/caretaker seeks a small space in the Centre County region of PA. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers).

Prairie ecologist/Master gardener interested in work/caretaker near Chicago/Milwaukee/Lake Geneva. Over 15 years of habitat restoration experience – I specialize in native plant gardening, wetland restoration and Buckthorn removal – I can transform your landscape – I am prepared to do other duties as well. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

Mature female, retired corporate manager is seeking a caretaker-house sitter position. Geographically flexible. Non-smoker. I am honest, responsible, value a strong work ethic, have a clear driving record, plus, I’m a great housekeeper and cook. Taking care of people, making sure they are secure and happy is my pleasure. I also love animals. Experience includes ranch work and property caretaking. Excellent character and work references are available. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

Estate Caretaker/professional gardener/property manager providing exemplary service for hire. Live-on or Live-out. Plant Science degree with over 17 years of horticulture and property management experiences. Thorough knowledge of ornamental horticulture, advanced pruning techniques, handyman and maintenance tasks; adherence to precise standards with the utmost attention to detail; ability to coordinate and work with other professionals and staff. Skilled in using an environmentally sound, IPM approach in the care of plants. Strong oral and written communication skills and proficient using Apple, MS Office, QuickBooks; extremely thorough in recordkeeping. Willing to relocate. For CV and references, please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

Situation Sought On Maine Coast. Responsible woman in middle years – healthy, fit, pleasant, conscientious, intelligent, capable, positive, nature-loving, and artistic – seeks house-sitting, caretaking, or affordable house sharing arrangement. Background in holistic health and museum fields. Permaculture student. Experienced property caretaker and also as: whole foods cook, housekeeper/home maker, organic vegetable/flower gardener, compassionate caregiver. Excellent character, work, rental, and house-sitting references. [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers) Thank you.

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Experienced house sitter/Caretaker Available. Looking for a placement in the southeast United States, especially Atlanta and northeast Georgia, or Asheville (or elsewhere in North Carolina). I am very familiar with landscape maintenance, willing to care for pets, and have prior experience in caretaking/house sitting in the north Georgia area. I am a writer and am working on a book. Need time/space to find a publisher/literary agent. I am also a professional pianist (jazz, blues, and classical influences). Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] (Contact information for these ads is available only to Gazette subscribers)

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For Sale: Unique property with ocean view on the South Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. If your dream is to live in the tropics, run your own bed and breakfast, have your own organic garden, or eco/green mini-resort or simply own your own piece of paradise it will be hard to find a better place to do it – or a better opportunity than this one. For more information, please email caretaker@caretaker.org with Costa Rica Property For Sale in the Subject Line.

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