The Caretaker Gazette March / April 2016

Alabama

house sitter/LANDSCAPER needed in Helena, a suburb of Birmingham, from April 25 to May 28. In addition to our home, we have beautiful gardens, so we are looking for a house sitter to maintain both our house and gardens while we are away. Our private house, including utilities, is offered to stay in for free in exchange for several hours a day of taking care of our gardening needs. Our preference is for a single, non-smoking person, who is financially secure since we are not offering any compensation for this position. Please email your interest and reasons for wanting to take this house sitting assignment, let us know your gardening background, and include your references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Alaska

HELP NEEDED. We are an off-the-grid wilderness lodge located on [Contact info available to subscribers], which is on Kodiak Island, Alaska. We are a 20 minute flight from the City of Kodiak in the lodge’s floatplane. We have an average of eight guests at a time that come in for week long trips, fly fishing for salmon on the rivers near the lodge. You will be working alongside, two fishing guides, and the chef. General help is needed, mostly helping in the kitchen, and housekeeping duties, (changing out the guest rooms) every morning. Other duties could include, dish washing, tending the small garden, and guiding the non-fishing guests on wildlife hikes and canoe trips around the lake. And yes, although remote, we do have Wi-Fi in the lodge. Ideally you would be in the lodge from either the 1st shift from late June through the 1st week of August, or the 2nd shift from mid-August through the end of September. Each helper will get their own private room inside the main lodge. The guests leave tips when they depart each week so you will have some compensation. We strive for a fun environment with a good mix of lodge help and free time in one of the most beautiful places in the world. I hope you can be a part of our team. Please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] to learn more, and then email [Contact info available to subscribers]

SUMMER WORKER NEEDED on a beautiful Alaskan homestead from June 1 – September 15. Possibly as early as April 15. Experienced male or female needed to keep up yards and a small orchard. General watering, weeding chores. Some new construction projects at a remote cabin site. Experience with power and hand tools, yard machines, required. Prefer non-smoker, drinker. Small off-the-grid cabin provided for work trade, small stipend, and occasional use of vehicle. Supply your own food. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER WANTED for a remote 5-Star Lodge in southeastern Alaska. We are located 50 miles north of Ketchikan in the Tongass National Forest. We are looking for a caretaker/caretaker couple who can make a solid four month commitment starting ASAP/immediately. This caretaker position could turn into a possible full-time, year-round position at the Lodge. If you are interested please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

FACILITIES MANAGER needed in [Contact info available to subscribers], AK. The seasonal Facilities Manager works cooperatively with the management to maintain the physical infrastructure of two remote Alaskan lodges in the interior of Denali National Park. This includes tools, equipment, buildings, vehicles and grounds. During the summer season, this person trains, supervises and instructs a four to six person crew comprised of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled workers in the implementation of maintenance objectives. Preand post-season work includes opening/closing the seasonal systems, planning, procuring inventory and hands-on work with construction projects plus assisting in hiring operations staff. The full job description, benefits and directions for applying are found on the employment pages of our website: [Contact info available to subscribers]

Arizona

PRIVATE FAMILY FACILITY on five acres in need of a responsible, self-motivated, respectful, individual (or couple) to care for our 6-10 horses and property. The job includes feeding, cleaning stalls, turning horses out, mowing in summer, caretaker presence and light maintenance. We will provide a nice two bedroom apartment, utilities and $100 per week. If you’re tired of fighting the cold then Yuma, Arizona winters are perfect, summers are a bit hot. Need to be able to lift 50# and keep a schedule. Non-smoker, non-drinker and no drugs. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Letters to the Editor

Dear Gary, almost two years ago we answered a help-wanted ad in your publication. Subsequently, we moved from our caretaker position in Minnesota to a new one in Georgia. In a nutshell, we are very, very happy. The folks that placed the ad in The Caretaker Gazette, are extremely generous, caring and always show their appreciation. The property we are taking care of is beautiful! Thank you for being the matchmaker! The move to Georgia has worked out better than we ever expected. When I get your emails encouraging us to subscribe to the Gazette again, I smile and wonder if I should send along a note. So, this time we did. Thanks, Ken and Dianna R., Stillwater, MN

Hi Ken and Dianna, thanks so much for writing – and for doing your wonderful Caretaker Profile story which we have published on Page 8 of this issue. It’s always a pleasure to hear that we helped connect excellent caretakers with good property owners. Thanks again for your nice email. Please stay in touch.

Dear Gary, what a pleasant surprise to see all the wonderful responses to my help-wanted email blast! I never expected to receive so many responses so quickly. I was so impressed with the quality of your subscribers. I’ve interviewed several of your best and I think I’m ready to offer the position to a nice single woman who came through your email. I can relax knowing my property is in great hands while I’m away. Thank you, Janet K., Burlington, VT

Hi Janet, thanks for letting us know about the success of your help wanted ad that went out as part of one of our email broadcasts. I’m glad to hear that you received a great response from our qualified subscribers. I appreciate your compliment about the quality of the people we have as subscribers. We’ve had similar compliments over the years about our subscribers from other property owners. I’m sure your property will be in good hands. Take care and safe travels.

I just wanted to offer my most sincere thanks for your wonderful service over the last year. I have been able to check out a number of very specific opportunities I would never have found otherwise, and currently have three excellent options to choose from because of the Gazette. I had even thought of advertising myself if I had failed to find just what I am seeking, but with your almost daily updates there was never a need. Hopefully, one of these choices will be made in the next few days, and will prove to be my long-term retreat. Should this not materialize, I will certainly renew my subscription posthaste and post my own Situations-Wanted ad, as well. Again, much appreciation for the wonderful service you folks provide! Lars H., Reno, NV

Thanks for sharing your positive experience, Lars. I’m happy to hear that our email broadcasts have brought you a variety of excellent caretaking options. Best of luck in making your selection and please let us know which caretaking option will prove to be your next long-term retreat. Thanks again.

Hi Gary, thanks for the email reminder to renew my subscription. I think I’ve been with you now for more than a decade and I need to tell you that your publication has changed my life for the better. I never knew about the caretaking field and never imagined I could make a way of life out of it, and save so much money in rent-free living as well. Thanks to you and the Gazette I have seen so much of the world and made friends wherever I’ve gone. I look forward to many more years of this! Christine M., Portland, OR

Hi Christine, thank you for your nice email message. We’re always happy to read that the Gazette played a role in helping our subscribers find a rewarding lifestyle. Thank you for being a long-time subscriber and best of luck to you in the coming years.

Australia

ACTIVE CARETAKER COUPLE needed in Queensland. We prefer a caretaker with a rural background, handyman skills, who can check waters, fences, etc. This is a neat set-up, with an air-conditioned home, and small wage. References required. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] to apply.

CARETAKER(S) NEEDED for a Campground in the Bundaberg Area. Friendly, active, long-term caretakers are required ASAP for the [Contact info available to subscribers] located at Mon Repos, near Bundaberg, Queensland. This would suit a semi or retired couple. [Contact info available to subscribers] is a beautiful campground surrounded by beach, Barolin Nature Reserve and the world famous Mon Repos Turtle Conservation Park. Our campers are groups from the Guiding and scouting community, schools, churches and other organizations. Duties would include welcoming the camping groups, checking in and out, and general light maintenance, mowing and keeping the area clean. A full job description is available upon request. In return for your duties, the [Contact info available to subscribers] committee provides a private amenities block, large lockable shed, power, telephone allowance, fenced garden area and carport. To be considered for the position, you would need to provide your own caravan or bus for accommodation and have or be eligible for a Positive Blue Card. If you enjoy meeting people, are handy at general maintenance and don’t mind the occasional mozzie or sand-fly, please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] Australia. A three month probation period will apply.

CARTAKER COUPLE needed for a cattle property near Augathella. Duties will include maintaining waters and fences, feeding the animals, gardening and handyman work. Cattle, welding and machinery maintenance knowledge an advantage. Live-in, furnished, air-conditioned three bedroom cottage with free rent and power included. This position may include a small salary. Must be tidy, responsible, energetic and of sober habits. The caretaker couple can start in early 2016. Resume and references required. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

CARETAKER COUPLE needed for a Caravan Park in Mandurah, Western Australia. We require an experienced, mature and responsible couple to perform office administration and maintenance work at [Contact info available to subscribers]. Experience with office administration, computer booking systems and general computing skills are essential. Also an understanding of the importance of good maintenance schedules and a good practical knowledge of small building projects will be an advantage for the successful applicants. If you are hardworking people who want to get stuck in and help build up a lovely park then please apply. A caretaker house is available as part of the package. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] for further details.

CARETAKER with their own caravan needed in Queensland. A male pensioner, with a rural background is needed to feed the deer in the owner’s absences, in exchange for power, meat, and fuel. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers] between 7-9pm.

GOLF COURSE VOLUNTEER CARETAKER needed. Caretakers wanted at our not-for-profit, volunteer run, 9-hole golf course at Ravenshoe on the Atherton Tablelands west of Cairns in Far North Queensland. Ideally we are looking for a golfer or someone very interested in golf. In return for a free camp-site, electricity, water and golf, it would be ideal if the caretaker could do some ride-on mowing, monitor the watering system and oversee patrons and general caretaking duties. We have in the past had two caretakers, and would envisage this again, as it gives the caretakers freedom to travel as well as caretake, with a home base. To apply, local caretakers should mail their resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] Australia.

CARETAKER OR CARETAKING COUPLE wanted to love and nurture the [Contact info available to subscribers]. We are seeking an energetic caretaker to live on site and look after the [Contact info available to subscribers] property. You will need to love gardening, be competent with repairs and maintenance, possess hospitality skills to welcome the many visitors to our center and be a cultural fit to the [Contact info available to subscribers] values. The [Contact info available to subscribers] sits on nine acres of tranquil gardens in Bundanoon in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales. A large guest house, including a conference room plus accommodation lodges provides the ideal environment for people living with significant physical and emotional challenges in their life to feel supported and learn our self-help strategies. Since 1989 more than 100,000 people have benefited from [Contact info available to subscribers] retreats and workshops. For more information about this position please contact [Contact info available to subscribers].

PAID HOUSEKEEPER POSITION available in northeast Tasmania. A caretaker/gardener/handyperson is required for a day and a half per week for our farming household in Rowella. This is a live-in position, and the caretaker will be provided with their own three bedroom house. Persons or couple with both skills are preferable and long-term prospects are highly regarded. For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

FULL-TIME, PERMANENT, CARETAKER COUPLE wanted for a small mine, north of Mareeba, on the Atherton Tableland in Far North Queensland. To apply, please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER needed for a horse property in the Oxenford (Gold Coast) area. This would be suitable for a retired husband and wife. $500.00 per week, furnished house and electricity package provided. Duties will include feeding, manure pick up and all general maintenance. References and horse experience essential. Please write to Caretaker [Contact info available to subscribers] Australia.

PERMNAENT CARETAKER/PENSIONER required for a property located 35klms from Bollon. Free house, power and some meat provided in exchange for checking waters. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

LOOKING FOR A CARING, HAPPY, HONEST lady or semi-retired, mature couple to caretake our four bedroom waterfront brick home and property. This is a serene, natural area near Baffle Creek, Winfield, Queensland, and 64kms to Bundaberg. For more info, please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

FARMHAND/CARETAKER needed in the Biloela area. Applicants must be self-motivated, responsible, honest and capable of working cattle confidently and quietly. You should have experience with fencing, water improvements, weed control and general property maintenance. The cattle are handled with both horses and quad bikes. Farming is limited to pasture improvement and leucaena establishment. A tidy three bedroom cottage is available on a school bus run to Biloela. Salary is negotiable. Please apply with references to [Contact info available to subscribers] Australia.

Belize

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

California

CARETAKER WANTED. A live-in caretaker situation will be available in February 2016 for a private residence. Seeking a mature, non-smoking person or couple with moderate canine experience. Applicant must have canine references and pass a background check. The site is located in foothills of the central valley, outside of Bakersfield. Please email inquiries or references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

SEEKING GARDEN/HANDY HELP in coastal Mendocino County, CA. We are looking for a single person or couple for April – November. Tasks will include organic gardening, goat milking and other animal chores, and building projects. Gardening and carpentry experience a plus. Room (a cozy Airstream) and garden food provided in exchange for 10 hours/week of work. Opportunities for some paid work as well. If interested please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

LONG-TERM CARETAKER OPPORTUNITY available in the Upper Ojai Valley, California. Tranquil family home on an acre of property. Need to care for one small dog and five chickens, plus housekeeping. May need to assist the family with arranging routine maintenance or other household work. The property is serviced by landscaping, koi pond and pool care companies. Start date is February 22 until mid-May 2016 and then from late August to November 2016. This opportunity may reoccur each year for the next two to three years depending on our family needs and overseas work commitments. Looking for an experienced caretaker, references required. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

house sitter WANTED for our home in La Jolla, for an immediate year round position. This is a long-term house and pet sitting assignment. We work out of the country, and have an older cat. house sitter will need to feed and provide meds to our cat. Some yard maintenance and plant watering is required. For more details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

SEEKING A LIVE-IN INNKEEPER COUPLE to operate a new luxury 5-room Bed and Breakfast in Plymouth, California’s beautiful Amador Wine Country. This is a full-time, year-round position. The ideal applicant will have 3+ years Innkeeper experience, professional appearance, excellent customer service and communication skills, and enjoy interacting and caring for guests, loves to entertain groups and show off their culinary skills, be self-motivated, energetic, tidy, organize and prioritize with little supervision, computer savvy, and eager to be friendly, courteous hosts that manage phone/reservations, check-in/checkout, guest services, record keeping, oversee housekeeping, provide tours, manage supplies/inventory, grocery shopping, and prepare/serve daily hot gourmet breakfast. The compensation package includes salary, free accommodations, utilities, and scheduled time off. No smoking/pets/children. Vehicle required. If you are attracted to living in a vineyard and qualified to turn this business into a raving success, please email your cover letter, resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER needed for a four acre Rescue/Lesson Facility located in Corralitos, CA. We are looking for a caretaker for our horse rescue and lesson program. Trade for living space and utilities. This is for a single person, and possibly your cat. The caretaker must have horse experience and have horse awareness, pass a background check, be non-smoking, drugs or drama on the property. We have a respectful, safe and sober environment here. We are looking for a long-term caretaker. This is a work/trade situation, with a 30 day trial period for both parties, after an interview process. Work four days, about six hours a day. Three hours in the mornings and three hours in the afternoon to care, feed, water, clean stalls, blanket/unblanket, minor maintenance and upkeep of fencing and auto waters. You get a small fenced-in, fully equipped trailer, in a lovely valley. Thank you for your interest. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

ESTATE MANAGER needed in Auburn, California. This can be a full or part-time position depending on the skills you have to offer that match the needs of the estate. Priorities required are the management of staff, equipment, vehicles, facilities, garden and land along with a small population of livestock, fowl and rescued large-breed dogs. English required and Spanish language skills would be helpful. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Canada

[Contact info available to subscribers] is a 40-acre mixed farm with internship and caretaking positions available for the 2016 main growing and harvest season (May 15 – October 15). Comfortable, happy couples or a couple of good friends are encouraged to apply together given the potential to learn more, carry the experience forward in your life together, and to weather the challenges you will encounter working on a farm with a little more ease and good humor. Comfortable, happy singles are also encouraged and welcomed to apply. A successful internship with Green Fire Farm will require a commitment to completion of the full season (May 15 – October 15). To facilitate that successful completion of a full season, we are committed to organizing a work and learn schedule that provides a fair return to you for the time and energy you will share with us. Here’s a basic outline of the types of regular internship tasks that will fill most of the schedule, some optional farming tasks that might be assigned based on your interests and demonstrated aptitudes, and the farming skills you will be gaining with us: regularly scheduled internship tasks (25 hours/week); tasks assigned based on interest and aptitude with farm skills and knowledge building (up to 10 hours/month). We will provide housing as well as partial board with farm produce, and an additional allowance or stipend of $200/month to make up the remainder of your food and basic requirements. Interns who complete the full season will receive an end-of-season bonus up to $500. No prior farming experience is required, but serious applicants will have the ability to demonstrate their motivation to learn the basics of mixed vegetable farming and/or livestock caretaking with a commitment to a full growing season on the farm. Physical and mental fitness are important attributes that will be required for effective fieldwork in sun and rain, for happily working independently, and for harmoniously working with the full farm team. To apply please go to [Contact info available to subscribers]

LIVE-IN, FULL-TIME, salaried assistant caretaker couple needed for a private island with modern infrastructure systems, in the vicinity of Whaletown Bay, Cortes Island, BC. We are looking for a mature couple in good health, valid driver’s license, good driving record, basic first aid, and stable employment history. Good interpersonal skills and ability to work well with other personnel in a semi remote location. Basic clerical and computer literacy. Experience with small boat operation, routine outboard maintenance, knowledge of marine safety and navigation. Must possess a valid Pleasure Craft Operator Card. Experience in operations of equipment and machinery, knowledge of mechanics, electrical, water systems, generators and building maintenance. General knowledge in grounds keeping, gardening and housekeeping. Salary and benefits based on experience and expected responsibilities. A fully furnished two bedroom house with utilities provided. Please submit resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Caribbean

RESPONSIBLE COUPLE OR SINGLE PERSON NEEDED as live-in assistant and housekeeper at a beautiful garden estate in Vieques PR starting ASAP. We require a minimum six month commitment. You do not need a passport to come here. Duties will involve light cleaning and some simple food preparation and weeding. In exchange for work which will not exceed 20 hours a week on average, you will have a lovely casita that includes a bathroom, kitchenette and large living room sleeping area with its own entrance plus a stipend of $75.00 a week. Use of car could be included if you are a qualified driver. You will also have use of the pool and access to the numerous fresh fruit products here. Applicant(s) must be drug/alcohol free and service oriented with high standards of integrity and references (required). A vegan or vegetarian is preferred but not required. All applications will be thoroughly vetted with a professional background check. In order to apply, please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Colorado

NEEDED HEBROOTS MCGYVER DIY GUY: On-board with Torah-HaShem-Yahshua-HaRuach HaKodesh-Conjunction Rosh Chodesh, kosher diet. This would be great for a semi-retired, circumspect, business-oriented gentleman ready now to help an elder senior sister with short-term projects to prep home to sell. Independent dwelling required (a 5th wheel with back-up tiny house/ship wood stove would be optimum if electricity goes out). Will have additional access to separate heated office/studio, and workshop. Located on small acreage in the gorgeous Rockies in exchange for your A-to-Z DIY skills. I can help defray part of groceries budget, and offer a bonus for helping me sell my home quickly. Prefer a happy-hearted, resilient, creative McGyver, strong, silent cerebral type, with a great sense of humor and heart filled with Him. “Daylight’s burning” as John Wayne used to say… It’s acharit hayamim, let’s get going! Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

house sitter/PET-SITTER NEEDED outside of Denver. A single person or couple is wanted to look after nine sheep, eleven chickens, one cats, and four dogs from March 1 until June 1. You can stay rent-free, with all utilities 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] explaining why you would be interested in this, along with your references. Thank you.

Connecticut

house sitter/PETSITTER needed in the Stamford area from May 1 through September 1, 2016. I am looking for someone to look after our house and three dogs while we are away. You need to be a dog-lover and have experience looking after them. Must have your own vehicle and driver’s license. Please provide references we can contact. For more details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

OUR INN, operating since 1928, is seeking a full-time Innkeeper to manage our 15 room Inn and one cottage located in Litchfield County, CT. The ideal candidate has five year’s hospitality experience, superior customer service, is physically fit, non-smoking, detail oriented, computer literate, and a team player. Duties include managing online marketing, reservations, checking guests in and out, visiting with guests at breakfast and attending to their needs, and representing the Inn at local functions. Additional duties include bookkeeping, hiring, training scheduling and overseeing housekeeping staff; managing the upkeep and maintenance of the Inn. We manage multiple properties and have an extensive support team to assist you. Compensation includes on site housing, base salary and performance bonus. If interested, please send your resume with salary history and salary requirements to [Contact info available to subscribers]

CAT/house sitter WANTED in West Hartford, for various dates including July/August. Must love cats. I have a beautiful home, in a great location. For more information, and to apply, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Costa Rica

CARETAKER/RENTER wanted for a Costa Rica beachfront home in Zancudo, a small town on Gulfo Dulce. It’s a contemporary two-story, two bedroom/two bath, deck, laundry room, bodega, DSL Internet, etc. Seeking a mature, non-smoking person/couple, for a one-year lease. Available now at $300/month plus utilities and a deposit. You can see my website at [Contact info available to subscribers] to learn more and contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

England

CARETAKER REQUIRED for a men’s hostel in Erdington, a suburb of Birmingham, England. This is a 20 bed unit. The post involves being on site from 8 pm to 8 am every night. Regular weekends off can be arranged by prior negotiation. We provide free accommodation, which is an en-suite single room with use of the kitchen. All heat and light costs are included. This may suit a mature student who is studying during the day or someone studying social work or support work. It is expected that you will get a good night’s sleep each night. Applicants will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check. A small wage will also be paid to the right applicant. Local applicants should please text [Contact info available to subscribers] in order to apply for this position.

PROFESSIONAL, PRACTICAL HOUSEKEEPER/COOK required near the Shropshire/Staffordshire border. Dinner party standard cooking required, and providing shooting lunches of four courses and breakfast. Periods of just general cleaning/maintenance/management of the house required when the owner is away. Usual working hours of 20 hours per week (weekends during the shooting season). Must have good house management experience, must be guest ready, bedrooms made, etc., and then after stripped and made ready for next visit. Must have good knowledge of silverware, ironing, laundry, changing linens, caring for antique furnishings essential. All house cleaning and management will be undertaken by the housekeeper. A two bedroom barn conversion will be provided. Pets, and partners considered. Must be a non-smoker. Please send your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Florida

INNKEEPER/HOUSE KEEPER needed in Daytona Beach, Florida. Award winning [Contact info available to subscribers]. We have seven rooms and a Tea Room. Ambitious personable woman to greet guests, take reservations, help with food service, and clean rooms/Inn. 3rd floor apartment and utilities included, plus a salary. Be part of team sharing in responsibilities with onsite owners. Pleasant owners and wonderful city to live in. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Hawaii

PEOPLE WITH CONSTRUCTION SKILLS needed for an Organic Sustainable Building Project. Whilst living just a few steps away from the water’s edge on the east side of Kaua’i you can be a part of this incredible opportunity with the [Contact info available to subscribers]. Our sustainability center offers a work for trade setup and we are in need of more dynamic individuals to add to our group of volunteers, but in particular skilled tradespeople (such as plumbers, electricians and mechanics!). The project has finally reached the stage where we need to complete wet areas and internal structures before we can continue on the rest of the center. Our deal? In exchange for 30 hours work from Monday through to Friday, we provide you with vegetarian food, accommodation, vehicles, bikes, surf boards, snorkeling gear and much more for you to utilize. Winter is here, which means the surf is also prime (some nice and glassy triple overheads were spotted only a couple of days ago)! We believe in creating positive change, so our Healing Centre is constructed using sustainable methods and organic materials. We are a non-profit organization so we rely solely on donations from the community and skilled volunteers to complete this project. We pride ourselves on our healthy lifestyle choices and therefore prohibit the consumption of alcohol, use of drugs, tobacco, marijuana or the participation of any illegal activities. Vegan and vegetarian food is served for all the volunteers with no red meat available on site. Please only inquire if you meet these healthy lifestyle habits and wish to contribute to the collective consciousness by working on this new Healing Centre. As long as you are flexible to do what is needed each day, and have integrity, we have an environment that you will love! We hope you will respect our goals and cherish your time within this incredible opportunity. Please send an email to [Contact info available to subscribers] explaining why you feel you would be a good fit here. Aloha.

FEMALE VOLUNTEER POSITION AVAILABLE starting in February. We are an organic coffee farm in Captain Cook. Aside from coffee we also grow Mamaki tea and fruits and host bee hives on our property. We are looking for college students or graduates that would like to expend their horizons, two girls or a couple will have our preference, three months minimum, no experience needed, just plenty of energy and a good attitude. Non-smokers please. We will need help with weeding, planting trees or pecking coffee and Mamaki tea depending on the season, as well as labeling and filling coffee and tea bags and sell our products at the Farmers Market. For more information, please write to [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you very much.

A VEGETABLE FARM has a work/exchange opportunity. Housing is currently a tent (a more permanent structure is under construction) and food will be provided in exchange for farm work. The work consists of weeding, seeding and taking care of plants and soil. There is also room for doing work one might have a special interest in, like germinating seed, projects around the farm, landscaping and maintenance. We ask for 30 hours per week of work. For more info, please write to [Contact info available to subscribers] and include your reason why you would like to work here and the best way to contact you. Mahalo!

ALOHA! We are currently looking for four volunteers beginning in the first week of February 2016. Our backpacker hostel, [Contact info available to subscribers], is located directly on the edge of the Blue Lagoon and the Pacific Ocean in beautiful historic Kapa’a Town on the island of Kauai. Kapa’a was voted one of the top 10 most beautiful towns in America. Kauai is the “Garden Isle” and is by far the most beautiful of all the Hawaiian Islands, in fact more beautiful than all the others put together. Kauai has a lush tropical environment with a cooling Pacific Trade Wind breeze coming through the hostel. People travel here from around the world to hike some of the most amazing trails in the world (see Na Pali Coast and Waimea Canyon). The sun and moon rise come up directly in back of the Kauai Beach House Hostel, an amazing experience every day, just so you can begin and end your day in this tropical paradise of Kauai in blissful surroundings. We are looking for some great helpers to join our staff! You must be outgoing, energetic, hard-working, and able to show the “aloha spirit” of the island. We will set up a Skype interview to get to meet you and see if you would be a great fit! We currently are looking for helpers with hostel experience (preferred but not necessary). Our volunteers do a variety of tasks, although mainly it involves any of the following: housekeeping – cleaning the hostel and kitchen, bathrooms, pulling sheets off beds, organizing the hostel, etc., reception (two month minimum stay) – checking people in and out, ensuring people have paid, answering the telephone, taking cash payments and running credit card payments, maintenance – the tropical environment keeps us busy with upkeep. This job would be varied depending on the needs. If you have any maintenance experience, like painting, plumbing, electric, let us know! But as long as you are a good helper in any category you will be welcome if you are ready to learn, because the experience you get here is an actual training in the hospitality field, and the many facets in the operation and running of a hostel. In return for your help of approximately 21 hours per week or less, you will enjoy a nice bed and your utilities, including of course hot showers, full kitchen and other freebies like Wi-Fi. We all help prepare a weekly staff meal paid for by the hostel. We also provide volunteers with basic staples like rice and beans to add to your meals everyday if you like. When they leave, Guests often leave fresh food for the staff. There is a four week minimum stay, but we prefer people to stay for two to three months. Longer term help could be discussed after you have been here for three months. The island-wide bus service stops in both directions just outside of our hostel, so everything is within reach. There is also an 11 mile bike path that touches our property right outside of our hostel. It runs right along the edge of the ocean; it is spectacular! You can walk to 20 restaurants; there are 60 in Kapa’a Town, and many are international. There is also live music in Kapa’a seven nights a week at different pubs and clubs. For more details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

RESPONSIBLE, CARING CARETAKER needed for my Hawaii property. For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

HELP NEEDED. This is a magnificent property with breathtaking ocean views in the Puna district of the Big Island. This is a magical place to learn about spirituality and sustainable living. The property is entirely off-the-grid, running on solar power and catchment systems which collect and filter rain water. We have over 30 different fruit trees, and other rare native Hawaiian trees and shrubs are growing on the property, in addition to an organic vegetable garden. We are interested in skilled volunteers, who are on a spiritual quest, are ecology minded, and are committed to living and working in a sustainable manner. We often have guests here and some attendance to preparing their cabins are needed as well as general cleaning, weeding, landscaping, cleaning of the community kitchen, bathrooms, laundry and a host of small and large things that are required. There will usually be a few other helping hands on the grounds to work with. There will be orientation about the center, its mission and so forth before starting to work. We have a community kitchen and those who stay at Kirpal Meditation and Ecological Center make their own foods; often they share and prepare together. You will be sleeping in a huge, cozy tentalow (a cross between a tent and a bungalow) on a platform with comfortable beds therein, fresh towels and bedding. Capacity allowing, you can enjoy our nicer cabins too. Free high speed satellite Internet is available, hot showers, flush toilets and shared fully equipped kitchen. You will be responsible for your own food, and you will have access to over 30 different exotic fruits growing at Kirpal Meditation and Ecological Center, which can be shared when in season. We offer free meditation instruction and practice daily and encourage all staff to attend meditation daily. There also might be free yoga and instructional classes in ecology in ground maintenance. You will be required to work 20 hours a week in exchange. We prefer that you stay with us for at least three months for practical purposes, but we will consider shorter durations. Please send us your complete resume along with references and their contact information as well as your skype ID for a chat to [Contact info available to subscribers] We are looking for people above 25 but would consider you if you have skills in vegetarian cooking, Yoga instructorship, permaculture and gardening. Aloha.

Iceland

[Contact info available to subscribers] VOLUNTEERS needed in the Highlands of Iceland on the Famous Kjölur Road from August 24 to September 7. The Icelandic highlands, or ‘the interior’, are a true pearl to all nature lovers and outdoor people. It is accessible on 4WD cars and most routes involve crossing un-bridged rivers. If you really want to get away from it all, the interior of Iceland is like nothing you have ever experienced. The mountainous center of the island, with its rocky deserts, craggy mountain peaks, ice caps, volcanoes, hidden valleys and hot springs, is an awesome and untouched wilderness. The interior was almost totally inaccessible until recently. Journeys across the interior were never undertaken lightly, such travel was risky and lives were often lost. Today the interior is crossed by two mountain roads, via Kjölur and Sprengisandur, which are only open in summer, after the snow has melted in spring. Volunteers will be staying close to the glacier Hofsjökull and near to the rivers Hvita and Pjorsa. The mountains in the area, which reach up to 1,500 meters, were formed during a volcanic eruption in the later part of the ice age. The area is still dynamic and great geothermal activity takes place in the surroundings. The environment is very diverse, both in shape and color. The mountains are weathered and have very little continuous growth, as the forces of nature, like glaciers, water flow, ice bursts etc. have been fast working in these mountain highlands. In this project, [Contact info available to subscribers] volunteers will work on diverse environmental tasks, including repairing walking paths and making steps in steep parts of the paths, removing old fences, clearing litter on the walking paths, and preparing the area for the winter. Volunteers will also help with revegetation in some areas around and other tasks, depending on the needs of the host and the weather conditions. The host of this project is a group of locals developing the area with alternative tourism services, including running a series of huts in this isolated area and offering services to travelers and hikers. As the landscape is raw, the work is physically demanding but also rewarding. Volunteers will be hosted in a local mountain hut, sleeping in shared rooms on mattresses on the floor. Please bring your own sleeping bag. The facilities are very basic and volunteers are expected to show consideration for their companions. Volunteers will receive food ingredients and be in charge of cooking and cleaning. Please do not forget some traditional food from your home country for the international evening. The location of the camp is remote and very isolated. Free time activities are mostly hiking and trekking in the area as there is no transportation available or possibility to organize transport to different sites. Volunteers need to be prepared for physical and demanding work. Bring warm winter clothes as the project takes place outside and the weather can be very cold. To learn more, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

Idaho

NEED A CRITTER-SITTER when we’re absent for our four goats, four cats, and one dog. Live in our 25′ fifth wheel if you don’t have your own RV. You can enjoy the quiet solitude of central Idaho with lots of time to explore the back country. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Illinois

CAMPGROUND HOST volunteer, with your own RV, needed at [Contact info available to subscribers] from April 1, through November 30, 2016. [Contact info available to subscribers] sits along the banks of Rend Lake in the heart of southern Illinois. The host is there to answer campers’ questions and direct them to open campsites, assist the fee booth attendant with campground checks, assist with comment surveys, and performs small tasks such as opening and closes day use areas and restocking restroom supplies. The Volunteer is required to put in 40 hours per week of volunteer hours in order to receive a full RV hook-up site (water, sewer, and electric 50 amps) to stay on for free the entire season. To apply, please fill out our Volunteer Application at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Indiana

CARETAKING COUPLE needed in the Solsberry area. Help with house/garden/animals. We are off-grid. Water provided. Long-term potential. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for complete details.

CARETAKER/GROUNDSKEEPER WANTED for [Contact info available to subscribers]. Applicants must possess people skills, be responsible, work flexible hours and have good time management. Cleaning, building and grounds maintenance is part of the job. All applicants will be subject to a background check. To apply, please mail your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Israel

I AM LOOKING TO HOME SWAP in Newark, Delaware in July. We have a large four bedroom home in Meitar, Israel (near Beer Sheva in the Northern Negev). We are looking for a house with three or more bedrooms anywhere in or near Newark, Delaware. Alternatively we will consider house/pet-sitting while you are away. To discuss this further and share more details, please email your information to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Maine

SEASONAL LIVE-IN INNKEEPERS WANTED for a historic five guest room B&B, The [Contact info available to subscribers], looking for a couple to perform all day-to-day duties of running a B&B. Responsibilities include: greeting and registering guests, organizing and making reservations, cleaning and turning over all rooms and common areas of the house, cooking breakfasts for all guests, collecting payments and recording data pertaining to funds and expenditures for all operations, managing and maintaining kitchen inventory, grounds maintenance and lawn care, answering all emails for the business, handling telephone inquiries, answering inquiries pertaining to Inn policies and services. This position is seasonal, full-time. Evenings, weekends and holidays required. The B&B is non-smoking and pet free. Training to start May 9, 2016 with the B&B opening June 1 and running through October 31, 2016. Please email your resume and questions to [Contact info available to subscribers]

MAINE ISLAND SUMMER CARETAKER POSITION available from June through September. House provided, and a small stipend. Ingenuity and an interest in living off-the-grid will make for a good experience. A couple is ideal. Kids or pets fine. Small boat handling and people skills required. Jobs include mowing, house cleaning, window glazing, painting, small machine maintenance, and carpentry repairs. Time off to paint, write, kayak, sail, star gaze, and garden. This is a remote 40 acre island in Penobscot Bay with incredible views! You can experience the weather, and see wildlife. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Massachusetts

A HISTORIC BED AND BREAKFAST in Nantucket is seeking an Innkeeper to manage an established 12 room Inn. The ideal candidate has five years’ hospitality experience, a passion for Innkeeping and people, superior customer service, is capable of climbing three flights of stairs several times daily, and must be professional in dress, non-smoking, detail oriented, computer literate, and a team player. Duties include reservations, checking guests in and out, visiting with guests at breakfast and attending to their needs, serving freshly baked desserts each afternoon (baked by our pastry chef), hosting weekly wine and cheese for guests. Additional duties include bookkeeping, hiring, training scheduling and overseeing housekeeping staff; managing the upkeep and maintenance of the Inn. This is a full-time position, now through December. Compensation includes an apartment (kitchen, living room, bedroom, office, and private bath), base salary and performance bonus, vacation and sick time, breakfast, parking, Internet, telephone. Innkeeper reports to active owners. Please email your resume, references and cover letter to [Contact info available to subscribers]

RESPONSIBLE, NON-SMOKING house sitter/CARETAKER sought for a small 100-year-old house on 90 acres in Western Massachusetts, in Williamsburg, MA, eight miles from Northampton (the Five College area). The property is conveniently located off Route 9, one mile from the town center. It’s a cozy 1,200 sq. ft. artist’s home and includes two bedrooms, and one bathroom. Furnished. Wi-Fi, and a garage. It would be ideal for a mature woman or couple. Long-term arrangement preferred. Reduced rent offered in exchange for maintenance of our house and yard. If interested, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

SEEKING AN EXPERIENCED COUPLE to manage the beautiful Westborough Inn with 25 guest rooms, located in Westborough, MA, about a 35 minute drive from Boston. The Managers will be provided a furnished live in apartment with an upgraded kitchen and living area. Responsibilities include marketing, handling reservations, answering phones, checking guests in and out, setting up the continental breakfast in the morning, supervision of housekeeping staff, guest hospitality, processing payment transactions, running daily, monthly, and year-end reports, verifying commissions, updating the website and online reservations sites, bookkeeping, seasonal decorating, performing minor maintenance to ensure the Inn is in good working order plus any other duties deemed critical to efficiently managing the Inn. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Property Caretaker Profile

Caretaking in the Georgia Hill Country – Ken and Dianna Rott Address: [Contact info available to subscribers] Interests: Photography, Videography, Nature/Outdoors, and Travel Quote: “Life is ten percent what happens to you and ninety percent how you respond to it.” Charles Swindoll

Ken and Dianna

Our story, like many others, is a bit unique. How did we go from growing up in a small town in Minnesota to being caretakers in the Hill Country of Georgia? It certainly wasn’t anything we dreamed of doing, but now that we are here, it has become an absolute blessing. We are Ken and Dianna, in our mid 50’s, healthy and adventurous. We have always enjoyed traveling, photography, and seeing the beauty of God’s creation around us. Ken is mechanically inclined and a ‘fixer’ who enjoys an occasional challenge. Dianna enjoys cleaning, organizing, and simplifying life. We both have shared the desire to serve and help others. So for many years we volunteered time teaching and coaching. We had owned and remodeled a couple of different homes in the small town where we had grown up. Sometimes we think that owning your own home can be a bit over-rated! We also spent many years trying to have a family. After over 10 years of infertility, lost pregnancies, surgeries, and unsuccessful IVF procedures, we let go of the idea and focused on work. We both have a wide range of skills from the various positions we have held, and the business that Ken owned. Life took us on an unexpected journey when we adopted six children from another country. That adventure took us from owning a home to renting, then eventually caretaking. We decided it was more important to invest in the education, future, and spiritual foundation of our children than continuing to dump money into a large money pit house. After almost 10 years our jobs were changing because of the difficult economy in 2009, and Ken was offered a position at a 95 unit condominium complex as caretaker. This position would include salary, benefits, and a house. We had less than a month to move. It was another blessing. Unfortunately after three years the homeowner association board members changed and life became a bit uncertain. Our youngest was a senior in high school and had already committed as a student athlete to Auburn University, in Auburn, Alabama. So we began looking south for potential caretaking positions, thinking that eventually we would try to move out of the cold and snow and be closer to her. We had already purchased a fifth wheel trailer that was parked in the Auburn area for when we would travel south for visits, and eventually we anticipated going on the road once she was out of college. Ken applied for our current position from an ad in The Caretaker Gazette. We didn’t hear anything for months, then in September of 2013 he received a call wondering if we were still interested. Sure, why not! We were not really looking forward to another cold winter up north. After a couple of on-line interviews and background checks, they offered us the position. We had to be on site by October 1st. We had a weekend to think about it, but we accepted. So far it has truly been another blessing! Some things we would like to share about this experience are that we had been through Georgia a couple of times before. Especially during the times when touring college campuses, so we were a bit familiar with the area. The owners of the property were able to do background checks on us, but we had to figure out how to verify that they existed and that this was a real deal. Ken used modern technology to reasonably alleviate any doubts or fears of making a 1,200 mile move. They also gave us a virtual tour of the property and the caretaker house via FaceTime. It became apparent to us that the owners must be good people because of how well they spoke of their previous caretakers, even though things didn’t work out and their situation had become strained. The position here is not full-time (26 hours per week) and has split duties. Inside duties that were slated for the ‘cleaning lady’ and the outside labor for a healthy able male. Because of Dianna’s background and skill-set, she has been able to do the indoor duties and a lot of the outdoor duties. Ken does the duties that require heavy machinery and experience. The position is a basic trade out for living arrangements, so Ken needed to have a job lined up for another income. Dianna however, needed to commit to being on the property because of some particular health issues of one of the owners. Also Dianna needed to be available to help with animals if they were out of town. Before we moved from Minnesota, Ken had lined up job interviews and we had located a new church family in the area. Knowing that we would be very far from family and friends it was important to have some type of connection. We have learned over the years in these caretaking situations that it is so important to listen to the needs, spoken and unspoken, of the individuals (and animals) and treat them as you would want to be treated if you were in their place. Being willing to learn the culture and ‘terminology’ of the area is key! We feel very content, at this point to have landed this property caretaking assignment, and we plan to be caretakers for many years to come.

Ken and Dianna walking on the Georgia property

Mexico

WE ARE SEARCHING FOR A COUPLE with the “wow factor” to manage our remote Eco-lodge on the Sea of Cortez in Baja, Mexico. This is a unique opportunity to live, work, and experience one of Mexico’s most unique and diverse eco-systems. We’re looking for a confident, energetic couple to take over the management of our nine yurt lodge and eight members of staff. Reporting to our owner located 300 miles away in San Diego, the successful candidates will have previous remote experience and relish the outdoor life. This is a seasonal job, starting now and finishing in May 2016 with personal breaks in between. Combined responsibilities within this management role include: full responsibility for guests during their stay from arrival to their departure; ensure ultimate guest relations in the lodge and that the “at home” personal attention levels are always maintained; management and training of the camp staff; managing and leading the housekeeping and guide teams; managing and working with pilot/guides; all administration pertaining to purchasing and logistics including orders, stocktaking and re-supply runs to San Diego; all administration relating to staff including registers, staff welfare and staff discipline; managing/supporting cook with any matters arising in the kitchen department; maintain the highest standards of housekeeping and maintenance to ensure that cleanliness, order and function is not compromised; scheduling and overseeing of maintenance of all equipment: boats, vehicles, sport equipment and lodge facilities; effective financial management through the administration of orders and stock control; effective communication and maintenance of lodge relations; and constantly looking for ways to further “green” initiatives and operations. If you have the background and experience for this remote position, couples should email their resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

HOUSESIT/RENT in South Yucatan. This is directed to a person or couple who love warm weather all year, love keeping up the grounds, and can maintain a home. Easy-going and friendly is much more important than Spanish language skills. This ad doesn’t quite fit anywhere because it could be just house sitting, it could be renting part or whole, or it could be a money-making rental-type deal with you living in the caretaker’s quarters. We’ve been trying to sell the place for the last 10 months with nary any interest (this puzzles us as we’ve lowered the price considerably). The main requirements are to live there full-time which provides security, maintain the lush 1/3 acre grounds, repair and maintain the home as required, and manage the whole of any rental operation you want to set up. I would prefer a minimum one-year commitment and the strength and skills to maintain the yard and the house. If you like the idea of answering rental inquiries and hosting visitors that would be your option and you keep the receipts. I’m only half-heartedly trying to sell and it probably won’t sell at this price even though it’s been lowered several times. If you were living in the caretaker’s portion, you could probably stay on even if it did sell because the buyers would need the same service. And I could throw in a 1%-of-selling-price severance if you had to move out with a couple months’ notice as real estate transactions are quite slow down there. If you had the skills, I could hire you to build a second floor out of concrete block, stucco, and small t-shaped reinforced concrete beams. Maybe build a concrete and decorative steel wall around the place first. Compensation: three scenarios: 1) you pay $150/month for the caretaker’s quarters plus utilities plus maintain the house and yard, or 2) you pay $300/month and live in the main part of the house plus utilities plus maintenance, or 3) (my preferred option of course) rent out the whole building for $400/month and rent out the caretaker’s quarters or the main house. You keep the rental receipts. Water, electric and fast Wi-Fi are about $75/month. If you are coming as a couple, the caretaker’s quarters has a medium sized kitchen, a small bathroom with shower, and a medium-sized bedroom. You could squeeze in together during the winter tourist season and then use the whole house the rest of the time. Hopefully, a well-qualified person(s) will choose the $300 or $400 option; I’m totally flexible on this. The current caretaker’s quarters are not furnished so the first thing we’d have to do is go buy furnishings and kitchen utensils in Chetumal along with a more comfortable couch for the main house living room. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Minnesota

WE HAVE A CURRENT OPENING for a full-time caretaking team at our Bloomington location. Must be able to live on site, and have a clear background. Couples are encouraged to apply as this is a two person position. The caretaking team will be responsible for the maintenance of 216 town homes, including doing turns, cleaning for rental, and snow removal. We are looking for a team of experienced caretakers to do daily maintenance and cleaning including turning town homes – painting, flooring, plumbing, drywall repair, etc. All tools and equipment are supplied by the company. Compensation will be a monthly salary, a three bedroom townhouse with gas and electric included with employment. Please fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] to set up an interview.

LIVE-IN MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN/CARETAKER COUPLE needed in St. Louis Park. Our 131 unit condominium building in St. Louis Park is offering a position for full-time on-site job involving a variety of duties, including light maintenance, cleaning, boiler, pool, snow shoveling. Class C Boilers license and pool certification required. Compensation includes a two bedroom apartment, parking, salary, optional health/dental insurance, and a retirement plan. There is a possibility that the caretaker couple would receive a higher salary for cleaning. The caretaker couple must move into the complex. An iPhone is provided by the Association for phone/text and email for quick communication with the Association manager and residents. Goals include responding to all emergencies within one hour, and non-emergencies within 24 hours. Please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

[Contact info available to subscribers] is looking for a caretaker to clean and maintain the common areas and property/grounds in order to create a pleasant atmosphere for the residents at our Hillsborough property in Roseville. This includes vacuuming, window washing, mopping, picking up trash on the property, sweeping around dumpsters, changing light bulbs, cleaning vacant apartments, etc. Other duties may include delivering notices, inspecting apartments, shoveling/salting sidewalks in the winter time. Customer service and strong communications skills are required. Our requirements include: you must live at the property which means you have to qualify as a resident and to live at this particular property, you must have previous cleaning experience (caretaking experience is preferred), you must be available the first and last day of the month to clean turns, and you must be available for rotated on-call responsibilities (which usually includes evenings and weekends). The schedule is 88.75 hours/month and the compensation is an $890 monthly rent credit. Please apply online at [Contact info available to subscribers]

APARTMENT CARETAKER needed full-time in Bloomington, MN. You can live on or off site. Join the team at [Contact info available to subscribers], our spectacular newer (built in 2012) 234-unit apartment and townhome community located on the southeast corner of [Contact info available to subscribers], right in the heart of Bloomington! The person in this position is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the property’s building interiors and its exterior grounds (includes watering plants in summer, some snow shoveling in winter). The position offers a 40 hour work week with a schedule of Sunday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Fridays and Saturdays off), with occasional evening and/or weekend hours when apartment turnovers need to be completed. The caretaker is also responsible for being on call for after-hours emergencies every other week, and is also responsible for locking up the swimming pool and rooftop deck areas when on call. The compensation is a competitive hourly rate if living off site (must be within a 15 minute commute time for emergency on-call purposes), or a rent allowance with 10% rent discount if living on site; either way, the caretaker qualifies for our comprehensive benefits package. This is a terrific entry level opportunity for an individual who is willing to work hard, learn, and grow! The ideal candidate will be reliable, flexible, able to follow directions, have a high attention to detail, and be willing to work hard each day. Related experience in apartment caretaking is strongly preferred. Qualified candidates must also possess strong customer service skills, as our caretakers interact with our valued residents on a frequent basis. To apply, please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Mississippi

[Contact info available to subscribers], located on beautiful 95 acre Lake Pelahatchie, is now hiring RVers for the 2016 Season March 1st to October 31st. Positions available include: maintenance/grounds, housekeeping, café, activities, pool and office. Sites are 15 hours/week, with all other hours paid, full RV hook-ups with cable, propane at cost and end of commitment bonus pay. We are centrally located in Mississippi which is an easy day trip to New Orleans, Memphis and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. If you are interested in joining our team and enjoy the quietness of a small town atmosphere, please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] to learn more about us and to apply.

Missouri

OUR SMALL (BUT BUSY!) RESTAURANT in the beautiful rural Missouri Ozarks ([Contact info available to subscribers]) is open Friday-Sunday, from Memorial Day weekend through early September. We need someone to help with opening and waiting tables for lunch Friday, Saturday, and closing Sunday. In exchange you would get meals on weekends, a place to stay (a spot with full hook ups for your own RV or our renovated vintage trailer), a stipend (plus tips), and lots of time off to explore this wonderful part of the country. Please send your resume, references, and any questions to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Montana

[Contact info available to subscribers] in Hamilton, MT is seeking a full-time caretaker for a live-in position to start mid-February. $1,080 is the take home pay plus housing and utilities provided. We require a good working history. A full background check will be conducted prior to employment. This caretaker position requires some office work and light maintenance. It is well suited for a retired couple. For more info, please call [Contact info available to subscribers] between 9am – 5pm MST. Thanks.

BE PART OF THIS BEAUTIFUL MONTANA RESORT in the Centennial Valley, located an hour and fifteen minutes from Yellowstone National Park. Looking for two energetic, self-starting, financially secure, outgoing couples to enjoy the Montana experience. Best applicants will be detailed, organized, and eager to assist in maintaining and renting eight cabins, and supporting the kitchen and dining room needs. Duties include, but not limited to, interacting with guests, cleaning cabins, some ground maintenance, food prep, dishwashing, laundry, minor repairs, and be able to bend, stoop, carry, lift, etc. Handyman skills a plus. Ideally one of the couples will be able to provide an RV and we will provide an RV hookup with sewer, water, propane and electricity. The second couple will have housing inside the Lodge. All meals provided plus monthly pay and a portion of the tips. There is ample time to fish, hike, explore, and enjoy Montana. The position is from mid-May to mid-September; $500 end-of-season bonus per couple. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

RANCH RECREATION AND CARETAKER COUPLE needed at the [Contact info available to subscribers]. Located near Augusta, MT a large ranching operation seeks an experienced couple to support a private residence and manage recreation. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: organizing and preparing the residence for pending visits, preparing meals for the owner and guests; regular grocery shopping and maintaining inventory of household supplies, hosting special events; providing hospitality to guests as required, providing hands-on housekeeping, overseeing maintenance of household and property, including basic handyman services, management of landscaping and exterior maintenance, coordinating outside contractors and vendors as required, overseeing the development of 1,100 acre bird hunting preserve, development of food plots and installing shelter belts, coordinating with ranch managers with regards to future habitat development, assisting with stream and wetland restoration crew as needed, guiding fly fisherman on sun river, spring creeks, and private lakes, guiding upland bird hunters with self-trained dogs, training three English Labradors and kennel management, service and maintain all hunting and recreational equipment, operating equipment including skid-steer, loader, and excavator, and general farm and ranch work. This position is full-time, salaried, and open until filled. Salary will commensurate with experience. A work truck and housing will be provided. Qualified applicants should email their resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] No phone calls please.

Nebraska

[Contact info available to subscribers], operated by the City of Gering, is in need of camp hosts with their own RV for the summer of 2016. A year round camp host position is also available after March 1, 2016. These positions include answering the phone, taking reservations, checking campers in and out of the park and other duties as assigned. Hours and days worked vary and are worked out between camp hosts and the City of Gering. For additional details about these positions or to apply please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers]

PROPERTY MANAGER WANTED. Paxton Duck Hunting Ranch is looking for a full-time Property Manager with knowledge of corn, ducks, trees, and local fauna. Lawn/pond/trail maintenance, general repairs. Coordinate and oversee contractors when necessary. Must be willing to roll up your sleeves and get it done. This is a salaried position. Benefits available. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Nevada

INNKEEPER(S) WANTED – Do you have 2+ years hospitality management and operations, guest service and sales experience plus the drive to operate an intimate upscale boutique hotel/lodge? Do you want to own your own Inn but are not able to make it happen financially yet? We are looking for a “Hands On” Innkeeper to oversee all departments/operations for one or two of our propert(ies). Must have proven capability and willingness to “do what it takes”. The successful applicant will have Key qualifications of leadership, ability to maintain the budget with bottom line focus and able to communicate while working with little supervision. Base salary will be $24,000-$36,000 (one to two property differential) plus a bonus based on performance. Possible lodging for short or long term. Huge growth potential as the company grows. For the right person/team there is the possibility to earn Equity/Ownership, over time. No relocation costs paid. Must be team player, an overt and inclusive communicator with good attention to detail. This is an immediate opening in the Sierra Nevada’s – Carson Valley Region – near Lake Tahoe. Please respond by emailing your interest for an interview, along with your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER NEEDED TO START ASAP in Blue Diamond. We need a caretaker to help take care of a 94-year-old woman in her home. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: getting her up, dressed, and ready for the day; feeding her; bathing her; administering medication; helping her with daily activities; running her to appointments as needed; and cleaning up as needed, etc. Minimum requirements include: must have prior experience taking care of the elderly/sick; must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays; must be 21+; must have a reliable source of transportation; must be able to fluently speak, read, and write in English; must be able to pass background/drug screen; and must love animals (her passion). Caretakers must apply in person at [Contact info available to subscribers]. No phone calls please.

RANCH house sitter needed this Spring. Our Nevada home and ranch land are located near Reno, with breathtaking views of the mountains around the ranch. There are no animals to care for here. We have a new four bedroom/three bath home that we’ll need the house sitter for while we are out of the country. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] and let us know if you can start house sitting March 15 and finish on June 1. Thanks.

A FULL-TIME PERSONAL ASSISTANT(S)/attendant(s)/domestic needed, starting after the first of the year. A couple is preferred – an individual will be considered. A very private, conservative, 40ish single male executive seeks professional, extremely respectful, presentable, compliant, person(s) needed to assist the employer in performing daily tasks, personal and business. The employer enjoys a healthy, high energy lifestyle and many various outdoor activities. The employer seeks an employee who is fit and able to work hard while enjoying the outdoors. The job location in 80% in Lake Tahoe, Nevada and 20% in Los Angeles, California. The package, including wage, to vary with experience – $30,000 to $35,000/year for a single – $45,000 to $50,000/year for a couple, furnished stand-alone quarters in Lake Tahoe and small attached caretaker’s quarters with a private entrance in Los Angeles, a vehicle is available for non-work time usage, high speed Internet, cell phone, and casual uniforms will be provided. The employment requires a minimum of five years’ experience in household employment, the ability to understand and demonstrate a “Caretaker’s Heart” at all times, possess excellent communication and organizational skills, formal education helpful, secretarial skills a must, knowledge of business, bookkeeping, networking, etc., ability to learn easily and work independently without supervision, being computer literate with a knowledge of computer software such as spread sheets, word processing and email. Punctuality and dependability is vital. Early morning meetings and tasks will be assigned. Will need to be available 24/7 for work time of about 60 – 80%, have a valid driver’s license with no insurance restrictions, have the ability to drive/pilot the following: 45′ RV/bus; pick-up truck with trailer, an executive SUV, (due to customization maximum height of driver 5’10”), and a 24′ cruise power boat. Must be in good health and have some physical strength for small jobs such as snow removal, handyman fix-it, automobile and motorcycle detailing, home projects, etc. – Jack-of-all-trades. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Jersey

A SUMMER CAMP located in Middlesex County, NJ seeks a Facility Director/Caretaker/Site Manager for a full-time position. Our camp grounds include: 20 acres with 20+ buildings, swimming pools and a complete workshop. General maintenance, repair and development of grounds and buildings, including: carpentry, plumbing, electrical, landscaping, full construction, pool maintenance, machine operation, small motor maintenance and repair, and vehicle repair. Accommodation available for a live-in caretaker. Please email your resume and cover letter to [Contact info available to subscribers]

A TOP RATED B&B in Princeton, NJ is looking for a live-in, full-time Innkeeper or Innkeeping Couple for a five guest room, historic property. Duties include taking reservations, answering emails and phone, guest tours, cooking and serving breakfast, housekeeping/room turnovers, and general maintenance of the Inn. The Inn dates back to the 1700’s and has been completely renovated with modern conveniences while maintaining its historic charm. The Inn is top rated on TripAdvisor and other review sites. Attention to detail and providing exceptional customer service is key. Compensation package includes salary, healthcare, all-expense paid housing, vacation and stable long term employment for the right person or couple. The property is non-smoking and pet-free. Please submit your cover letter, resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Mexico

LIVE YOUR DREAM on a remote ranch in southwestern New Mexico, north of Glenwood. The permanent caretaker must have their own income source since this is not a paid position. Housing and utilities provided. Phone, and Wi-Fi available. Responsibilities include feeding livestock twice daily and general maintenance. Must pass a background check. This position would be perfect for a retiree, artist or someone seeking peace and quiet. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

WANTED: An experienced camp man for a large cow calf ranch operation located in southeastern New Mexico. We expect general labor and cowboy work, fencing, feeding and general repairing. Housing includes a large three bedroom home, and large shop. References required, salary depends on experience. Must have a good driving record and can pass a drug test. Please send your resume to Ranch Position, [Contact info available to subscribers]

RANCH HAND wanted. We have a Camp opening on a remote cow/calf ranch north of Capitan, New Mexico. We are seeking an experienced ranch hand. We prefer a married couple. Duties will include checking cattle, wells/water and fences, and general ranch maintenance. Living accommodations, ranch pickup and beef provided with salary and benefits. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

New York

HOUSEHOLD HELP – LIVE-IN POSITION available on Long Island’s Gold Coast. We’re seeking a versatile individual to work in our home in Old Field, Setauket, New York. The duties will include housekeeping including laundry, ironing, dog sitting (four dogs), assist with cooking, and serving at parties. In addition outdoor work such as lawn care, mowing, planting trees and flowers, watering. Care of a large home, with just two occupants. Must have legal right to work in the U.S, a valid U.S. driver’s license, automobile, as well as prior live in experience. This is a year round, live-in position. Top notch, private quarters are provided, including meals. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

PROPERTY CARE needed for our home and acreage. We need gardening, lawn/pool care, and basic help around our property in Westchester County, New York. Basic carpentry, plumbing and electrical skills would be fantastic, but not required. This would be ideal for a college student who lives nearby, or a retired person. This can turn into a long-term position, as we plan on living here for many years and will always need help with our property. Summer needs would be 25-30 hours week, Winter needs would be 10-15 hours week, more if willing to take on extra projects like housecleaning, house sitting, or snowplowing. Payment is based on an hourly rate, depending on experience. A one bedroom/one bathroom caretaker quarters will be provided. If interested, please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

[Contact info available to subscribers] is seeking a live-in Lodge Manager(s). Couple preferred. [Contact info available to subscribers] in Old Forge, NY is a private family recreation club and community founded in 1890. We need manager(s) for the traditional [Contact info available to subscribers]. This is a year-round, full-time, permanent position. We have a busy summer season and caretaking in the winter. Facilities/duties include a small grocery store, four rental cabins, and weekly picnics in the summer serving 80-100 guests, housekeeping, maintenance, groundskeeping, and members’ services. An ability to operate small boats is desired. A clean driving record is required. Compensation includes annual salary, housing, vehicle use, 401K, paid vacation, and family medical. A criminal background check will be performed. Please send your resume, letter of interest and salary history to [Contact info available to subscribers] No phone calls please.

FULL-TIME ESTATE MANAGER needed. Employer with homes in New York City, Palm Beach and the Hampton’s needs a classic, somewhat old world professional Estate Manager. This professional will be based in the City and occasionally travel to the other homes. The principals are an executive couple with high standards and an expectation that this Estate Manager will be organized, have strong management and administrative skills with a keen eye for detail. Excellent people skills are a must. The client has long-term employees. This professional’s demeanor needs to be calm and businesslike. A solid work history is needed, with a minimum of five years’ experience. They would prefer that this person has a college degree. A professional compensation package will be provided. To apply, please email your resume and references to caretaker@caretaker.org and include “New York Estate Manager” in the Subject Line. Thank you.

CARETAKER POSITION available ASAP in Ulster Park, NY on a 25 acre property. This long-term, year-round position would be appropriate for a single or couple (without children). There is a lot of outside work involved, such as snow plowing, lawn mowing, swimming pool and pond care. The property has access to a nearby river. The position includes a two bedroom fully equipped apartment. References required. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

FULL-TIME FARM CARETAKER needed for a small boarding farm in Honeoye Falls. The caretaker must have experience with horses. You will be responsible for taking care of horses including morning and evening feedings, turnout, cleaning stalls, sheds and pastures. Tractor experience and knowledge of how to care for tractors would be a plus. Duties will include small farm maintenance (to include fixing fences, cleaning of water tanks, cutting lawn, brush hog and weeding, plowing in the winter, and general farm maintenance). This is a live-on site position. Compensation to be discussed. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

SEEKING A CARETAKER for property in Clinton Corners, NY, set on 13 acres. Must manage repairs, deliveries, snow removal with equipment provided, indoor and outdoor handyman projects, gutters, and garden/chicken upkeep. Regular cleaning and cobwebbing of house and outbuildings. Clean and maintain the pool in summer. Cottage provided with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]. References and experience a must.

New Zealand

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A DYNAMIC INDIVIDUAL, (or couple) who can take responsibility seriously, and has the interest and skills necessary to managing a busy hostel, in Te Puke, a town located 28 kilometers southeast of Tauranga in the Western Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand. This is a popular working hostel generally fully occupied over the summer months. Easily managed by one person in February, as most people are out working 8 – 10 hour days in the local kiwifruit orchards. The candidate must have excellent communication skills, exemplary work ethics and conduct, together with the right balance of social/hospitality skills. Preferably over 25 years of age and able to meet with us this week. An interest and or experience in Internet Marketing is an advantage. This is a sole management live on-site position that can be operated by an energetic and focused individual, or couple in busy periods. The role includes all cleaning and office duties so an eye for detail is also important. We are looking for someone to manage the hostel around February 7 – 19, however we may have additional dates if available potentially. Must be prepared to undergo OHS testing (drug screening, etc.) and police checks. Must be legally permitted to undertake work in New Zealand. Ideally must be available now to meet in person and to discuss the duties in more detail. Please phone [Contact info available to subscribers] only if you meet the requirements of having the necessary experience and skill set for sole management of the hostel.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR a reception cover/night warden, smiley, fun person to join our awesome team at [Contact info available to subscribers] to help us out on reception ASAP! You will be checking guests in and out of our award winning hostel (Lonely Planet’s top pick for Christchurch), along with making reservations, answering emails and helping guests find their way around Christchurch. We would love for you to stay with us a minimum of two months and a maximum of three months. This is an unpaid position, (although there may be the opportunity of some paid reception work) you will be working for your accommodation and other benefits including an Internet allowance (conditions apply) and laundry money. This could be a fantastic opportunity for you to further practice your English. If you’re interested in working with us, please contact us and let us know what date you will be arriving into Christchurch, how long you are planning to stay in the city, and if you have a current working holiday visa for New Zealand (you will only be considered for this position if you have this visa). You are welcome to phone through and speak with [Contact info available to subscribers]. Thanks.

VINEYARD AND FARM HELP needed. We are looking for one person with some horticulture experience to join us for the next four to six weeks maybe more. We are putting the nets on the vineyard, the sculpture trail has to be maintained and there is some garden and farm work. You must be fit, have a good positive attitude, and be able to fit into a great team environment. [Contact info available to subscribers] is a beautiful vineyard with five hectares of vines, a large sheep farm and a sculpture park, other backpackers who have worked here love the NZ experience of living amongst the farm life with spectacular views over Kawau Island and beyond. The property has private beach access for swimming and you will be able to use the kayaks. Our usual hours will be five days working 8-4. We supply bunk room accommodation, Internet, laundry facilities, hot showers in exchange for two hours work each day and supply it free for your two days off, then pay you $14.75 per hour for the rest of the day. Have a look at our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] and then please apply to [Contact info available to subscribers] with your relevant experience. Please provide your phone number, and please do not call the [Contact info available to subscribers]. You must be mature and outgoing with a fun loving attitude to fit in with our great team.

North Carolina

WE NEED A CARETAKER for a 2,500 sq. ft. home on 3.5 acres about ten miles outside Black Mountain off Highway 9 near the Earthhaven Community. The caretaker would live in a newly refurbished cabin on the property that is about 400 sq. ft. with full kitchen, shower, and woodstove. Has spring fed water. There would be no rent in exchange for duties which would be fairly minimal this winter but would increase this year with planting/harvesting/canning and adding farm animals such as goats and chickens which will need to be cared for. The ideal candidate would be a couple or a young person with great enthusiasm and extensive experience in permaculture (there is already an herb garden, extensive fruit trees, and beds ready for spring planting), would be a handyman type who is proficient in maintaining and repairing a house, experience with farm animals, etc. We also plan to add solar and other off grid features later this year. Some use of the main house is permitted. We would be visiting intermittently throughout the year. Looking ideally for a longer term relationship with someone who intends to stay for at least a year or two. This is a great opportunity to live in a very beautiful area and welcoming community for an exchange of some labor (and potential payment depending on the project and number of hours worked in a month), food from the farm, and the ability to create a completely self-sufficient homestead. If you are interested in the caretaker position, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

FULL-TIME, YEAR ROUND CARETAKER needed for [Contact info available to subscribers] in Little Switzerland, NC. The caretaker is responsible for the planning and execution of routine maintenance, emergency repairs, construction projects/improvements to the facility, and planning and supervising the work of the maintenance staff. Maintenance of the facility includes upkeep of the buildings, utility systems, roads, walkways, trails, equipment, vehicles, and grounds. All work will be performed by the caretaker and staff whenever possible and with outside contractors when necessary under the caretaker’s direction. The caretaker must be prepared to do whatever is necessary to maintain the high standards of Wildacres and to assist fellow employees as needed to provide the best experience possible for guests. Essential duties and responsibilities will include the inspection of buildings for repair needs (woodwork, plumbing, electrical, furnishings, etc.) and the execution of the necessary repairs; routine maintenance/repairs of lawns, gardens, flower beds, walks, patios, decks, roadways, parking areas, wooded areas, and trails; inspection, routine maintenance/repairs of water system well, reservoirs, distribution system, and purification systems; maintenance and upkeep of vehicles, trailers, tools, and equipment; group services including cleaning, set-up, and maintenance of classroom and public spaces used by groups; audio/visual setup, and guest room needs (cribs, roll-away beds, etc.); facility trash removal (daily), recycling (biweekly), and maintenance of collection receptacles; inventory and purchasing of materials needed for maintenance, projects, and improvements to facility and grounds; security and safety of buildings and grounds (being aware of “visitors” during down times, etc.) and maintenance of locks, gates, and cables; work evenings and weekends during the season and be on call for emergencies; and fill in for Resident Manager when asked (during absence, etc.). To perform this caretaker job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. These requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required for this caretaker position: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education/experience; excellent organization and communication skills; self-motivated, energetic and adapt easily to change; proficient in construction/remodeling, carpentry, and project management; working knowledge of electrical and plumbing systems; experience in employee management/supervision; working knowledge of vehicle and equipment maintenance/repair; experience in guest services; and the physical ability to carry out the labor associated with the position. Benefits/Compensation includes a salary, housing, use of company vehicles, meals at the Dining Room during the Wildacres season, and participation in the Company IRA. For more information about us, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

North Dakota

RVing VOLUNTEER CAMPGROUND HOST needed at [Contact info available to subscribers] in Riverdale, ND from May 1 through September 2016. This host position is for [Contact info available to subscribers], which is a Class A campground and is located in a cottonwood forest along the beautiful Missouri River. [Contact info available to subscribers] has 101 modern campsites and 17 primitive campsites. We rely on our Hosts to help us with visitor assistance, to maintain rules, and to put on fun programs for our campers to enjoy. Hosts with their own RV are provided a RV site with full hook-ups. To apply, please complete the form at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Oregon

RVing RANCH CARETAKER needed in Allegany, OR. Must have your own RV. This is a great opportunity for a retired person or couple who love country life and the outdoors. The caretaker position is available starting now. We have a 300 acre working ranch and offer an RV pad with water, electricity, sewer, and fishing privileges on the river bordering the ranch – salmon season is just slowing down. We have a nice orchard and there is space available for a vegetable garden. Free-range chickens provide fresh eggs. We raise Registered New Zealand Kiko Goats and Dexter Cattle and stock dogs. We value the RV pad at $500.00 per month and ask for about 50 hours per month help around the ranch in exchange. Must be able to run our weed-eaters, chainsaws, wood splitter, mower, maintain and repair electric fencing, recognize a livestock problem, basic repair and maintenance on equipment, feed in our absence, and be an additional presence on the ranch. Please respond by emailing [Contact info available to subscribers]

RANCH MANAGER needed in Azalea, OR needed to live on-site, long-term with or without partner to help make 80 acre property thrive. Current operations include a small herd of beef cattle on irrigated pasture, large flock of chickens with egg sales, fruit orchard, large gardening areas. 30 hours/week paid, doing ranch chores like fence repair, weed whacking, weeding, forest management/firewood, etc. Requires interest in organic gardening/agrarian lifestyle; references; progressive, low drama, reality-based, hardworking personality. Additionally, we provide use of some land for free for self-directed projects for outside income: market/CSA garden, raise small meat animals, cider-making, appropriate for the land and his/her interests and is OK with owners. Please see [Contact info available to subscribers] for more info and contact email.

Pennsylvania

HEAD OF MAINTENANCE/CARETAKER needed for an overnight camp in Honesdale. Experience in plumbing, swimming pool maintenance, electric, construction, and small engines a plus. Must be respectful around children. Excellent salary provided. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER WANTED for my house, yardwork, and assisting with my pets in Philadelphia. Our pets include two Rottweilers and four cats. We are looking for a caretaker to help out with basic house cleaning, doing laundry, some yard work/odd chores. The rent-free room is furnished and includes all utilities and Wi-Fi. There is a single bed, desk and chair, a refrigerator, and a microwave. The room is on the small side but quiet. We are looking for an independent individual to work about 10 hours a week in exchange for the furnished room. Please tell me a little about yourself in your response by emailing [Contact info available to subscribers]

Scotland

HOUSEKEEPING COUPLE required to work in the main house on a shooting estate in Scotland. The housekeeper would manage a small team of domestic staff and should be very organized and able to cope with the varied and ad hoc time pressures incumbent as part of the role. Some home cooking required. The maintenance work would revolve primarily around the upkeep of the house but flexibility would be required. This is a remote location with livestock. This is an interesting, demanding opportunity with an excellent accommodation package and salary of £45,000 – £50,000/year. Please send your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers].

Spain

COME AND LIVE AND WORK in Southern Spain! We are looking for an active couple who enjoy walking and light gardening. This couple is needed to help an English family living in a beautiful house in Southern Spain. Free, newly independent fully furnished and equipped one bedroom flat with parking and a terrace overlooking the sea offered in return for about 10 hours per week walking three lovely dogs and helping keep the garden tidy. No heavy or domestic work as other help kept. Couple ages between 45 and 59 preferred, probably an early retired couple. Must have own car. Please send your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers].

Tennessee

MARRIED CARETAKER COUPLE wanted to help maintain a 10 acre lake property in Joelton, TN in return for a one bedroom apartment with electric, cable, and Internet. Looking for caretakers who are interested in a long-term situation only. Must be diligent, trustworthy, hard-working, and self-starters who like working outdoors and very handy with lawn care, basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing, etc. Must also be able to pass an extensive background check. No drinkers/smokers. Please email your resume(s) to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Texas

[Contact info available to subscribers], located in the Hill Country of Kinney County, has a live-in caretaker position available. This job is for one person or a couple only (a couple is preferred) with no kids. Full-time cleaning and upkeep of numerous facilities. Some cooking and landscaping required. Mechanical a plus. Our ranch is not a cattle ranch and is located an hour from any town. References required. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

NEED A MIDDLE-AGED, EXPERIENCED RANCH COUPLE to live and work on a remote, scenic ranch in Concho County, Texas. Must be non-smoking, doping or heavy drinking, and a mature family man. The ranch will furnish a three bedroom house, salary, utilities and pasture for a few horses and up to 30 cows now – more later. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers] after 7pm.

RANCH MANAGER COUPLE wanted for a ranch near Helotes for ranch/wildlife and household needs. The job entails wildlife management, operation and maintenance of standard farm equipment, lawn/garden/ranch care and improvement, housekeeping and general support for our family and occasional guests. A competitive compensation package will be provided, based on ability and experience. A quality ranch manager’s house and ranch truck will be provided. We are looking for long-term employees. References required. Please mail your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers].

Utah

HOUSEKEEPER, MAINTENANCE, GROUNDSKEEPER position available in the [Contact info available to subscribers]. Spend your summer in the beautiful northeast corner of Utah just minutes from Flaming Gorge Reservoir, Ashley National Forest or high mountain deserts. This diverse land of scenic beauty is a pleasure to behold! We are looking for an outgoing, friendly couple (or single) with their own RV to help manage our family owned business, Rocky Ridge Outpost, which involves lodging rental for three log cabins, a yurt and tipi. We are located on ranch land in a peaceful, quiet valley with plenty of wildlife. Duties will include housekeeping, which includes cleaning cabins, yurt, tipi, shower house and doing laundry, and groundskeeping which includes mowing, weed control, watering, gardening, upkeep of pavilion area, and caring for the trout pond. Basic maintenance and repair too. We need an onsite contact person, to include greeting and assisting guests, and occasionally taking reservations. The season is roughly May through September. Work 40 combined hours weekly for your full RV hookup and $1,000 per month, Wi-Fi, satellite TV, and the use of our laundry facility. There will be a bonus at the end of the season. Please mail your resume, references, and picture of you and your rig to [Contact info available to subscribers].

Vermont

CARETAKER WANTED for a historic Vermont trout club. Seeking a resident caretaker for the April-October 2016 season. Salary plus residence and utilities provided (see our website at [Contact info available to subscribers]). Please respond to [Contact info available to subscribers].

Virginia

A FOUR ROOM WILLIAMSBURG, VA B&B seeks a full-time, single, live-in (non-smoker) assistant Innkeeper. Must have good housekeeping, cooking, conversational and social skills. Our goal and reputation is a fabulous guest experience. Being able to multi task and keep a professional demeanor is a must. The right person should be well organized, have a sense of humor, enthusiastic personality and be self-motivated to fostering success. Candidates should be healthy and physically fit. Being able to do housekeeping if staff is out, some lifting and carrying is required. We can train the right person. Must have own vehicle, Salary determined by qualifications and experience of the individual ranging from $12,000 to $15,000 a year, includes living accommodations, utilities and paid vacation. Please send your resume and brief note as to why you think you would be a good candidate for an interview to [Contact info available to subscribers]

[Contact info available to subscribers] is a 23 room hotel in downtown Staunton, Virginia across from Mary Baldwin College. We serve breakfast to our guests and help them become aware of the opportunities for experiencing this area of Virginia in the Shenandoah Valley. We are searching for persons with interest in hospitality who would like to assist us with [Contact info available to subscribers]. We provide an onsite apartment and salary. You can read about [Contact info available to subscribers] at [Contact info available to subscribers] and contact us if you are interested in this position. Your responsibilities as Innkeeper would be to insure the registration and welfare of guests of Frederick House, including preparation and serving breakfast. We have trained staff for cleaning and other duties. We have been doing this for 32 years. We believe this is a great opportunity for someone who would like to be in this business. Aspiring Innkeepers could learn from us with the possibility of purchasing [Contact info available to subscribers]. Please contact us for additional information by emailing [Contact info available to subscribers]

Washington

PROPERTY MANAGER/GROUNDSKEEPER needed. Looking for a long-term experienced hands-on Property Manager/Groundskeeper to care for a privately owned 24 acre waterfront estate in Lakebay, WA. There is a heavy emphasis on landscaping related duties, as the grounds are extensive with several groomed areas. There is also an organic vegetable garden and small herb garden that needs to be maintained. Need someone who has an above average understanding and skills in electronics and IT troubleshooting. Light bookkeeping, pet care, maintenance of equipment, vehicles and drainage system, light housekeeping and overseeing all work done by outside contractors are also required. Previous estate management/maintenance experience is a must. Compensation includes a salary based on experience and skill level plus the use of a newly built two bedroom, two bath home on secluded acres with a beautiful water/sunset view. Non-smokers with no children only. Dog negotiable, dependent on temperament. Looking for someone who can start working in April 2016. If interested, please send your cover letter, resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wisconsin

CARETAKER NEEDED for apartments in Randolph. This position requires 5 – 10 hours of work per week, and the caretaker must have their own tools. Duties will include general repairs, upkeep, lawn care and some lease paperwork/showing units. Please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] is an equal opportunity provided and employer. Equal Housing Opportunity.

CARETAKER WANTED in Wisconsin: work 20 hours a week in exchange for full water, electric and septic hookup for your camper. Or lodging provided in a private home/cabin for extra hours. This is for single persons or couples. Work includes groundskeeping, maintenance, housekeeping, and event planning. This is a quiet peaceful resort with deer hunting, upland game bird and turkey, with miles of hiking trails, swimming ponds, stocked fishing ponds. This is a great resort, family oriented, quiet, and secluded. Possible pay above 20 hours based on skill level. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

APARTMENT MAINTENANCE/CARETAKER needed in Butternut, WI. We are looking for a reliable, self-motivated individual to fill a part-time caretaker position for a Butternut rental property. Duties include cleaning, tenant maintenance requests and other handyman-type duties. This would be excellent for a retired or semi-retired individual. Please send a letter of application and/or resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wyoming

house sitter/CATSITTER needed for a lovely home located in beautiful Laramie, WY. We someone now through March 31. You will be responsible for the care of two cats and staying in my home. You must be a cat lover! You will also be responsible for bringing in our mail, taking any phone messages, and emailing us while we are away. The home is over 3,000 square feet with three bedrooms, including a master bedroom and bath on the main floor. The location is just steps away from walking and bike trails and a park with easy access to shopping. A golf course is just a short drive, bike ride, or walk away. The University of Wyoming and its many year-round cultural and athletic events is located nearby. Please email why you think this is right for you, and at least three checkable references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Situations-wanted Ads

Private Estate Couple in present position for six years currently managing multiple properties. Looking to transition to a salaried caretaking/vacation residence/resort management position. Willing to entertain various venues. Reliable, stable and seasoned with over 20 years’ experience, endeavoring to fill a position which is a good fit with the right chemistry and business like relations. Verifiable references, current passports, clean driving records and can pass background check. For additional information please contact [Contact info available to subscribers].

Houseman/caretaker/personal trainer available. Desire a live-in position. I have 30+ years of experience, and a security license. I’m flexible, with great references. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Hello; I’m a 70-year-old retired man and bored stiff. I’m looking to become unbored. My work history began at age 15 as a grease monkey and continued as a photographer, sailor (four years in the U.S. Navy, Vietnam), college student on G.I. bill, construction and home remodeling worker, musician, farm hand, farm owner and operator, ranch hand, landscaping and handyman business operator and some stuff I’ve probably forgotten. I like to fish, hunt, play fiddle banjo and guitar and explore. I drink some beer, don’t do drugs or smoke and have been married to the same female for forty years. I won’t B.S. you and expect the same treatment. If you’ve got a position where I could be of some use, please contact me at [Contact info available to subscribers] and we can discuss it further.

Self-motivated and adaptive Horticulturist with 40+ years’ experience in the landscape industry and grounds caretaking positions available for your property needs. Would like a new challenge on a rural property. Accomplished in design, installation and maintenance of ornamental tree and shrub plantings including topiary, espaliers, orchards and vineyards. Outdoor enthusiast who is dependable, conscientious and results oriented. Would enjoy putting a personal touch to your grounds. Light machinery operator of Bobcats, motorized lifts, tractors, and mowers. I would welcome a personal meeting to discuss how my experience can make a positive contribution to your property. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Farm/ranch caretaker of 20 years on a Colorado ranch, seeks a new employer. Prefer to stay in Colorado. Mature/retired with good references. Am a non-smoker, non-drinker with no vices. Just me, my motorhome, pick-up truck, and my dogs of ten years. It has gotten too crowded here. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers].

Boise, ID caretaker available, starting April 2016. Kind, responsible, professional – plus neat/clean. Flexible in handling difficult – rural and urban – challenges extremely well. Non-smoker, non-drinker, drug-free. Thank you! Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Live-in caretaker available in California. I am available for a long term or a permanent position as a live-in caretaker for house sitting, pet sitting, grounds keeping, for your house, farm, ranch, estate, church, monastery, religious retreat, hermitage anywhere in California, preferably in the Central Valley, Central Coast, San Francisco Bay Area, Northern coast or almost anywhere in Northern California. 1) I am a 68-year-old, Latin American, (I speak English only, but just a little Spanish), retired professional tailor, single, no kids, experienced handyman; I can do house pet and basic animal care. 2) Excellent references, (Can send via email or US mail) security, safety and community minded background, reliable and self-motivated for the common good. 3) Able bodied, vegetarian with multi-task experience in basic house-keeping, property maintenance, management and emergency preparedness and disaster prevention; I have 30 years of home caretaking, hospitality and home security experience; I was a neighborhood anti-violence organizer with non-profit groups in the 1970’s and early 1980’s in the San Francisco Bay Area. 4) I have basic skills in home gardening, light cooking, clean up and hauling, accounting, book keeping, self-publishing, secretarial skills, computer, Internet and data intake and management. 5) I have extensive experience in non-profit cable TV production, filming, photography and film editing for cable TV programs in San Francisco; I am a former Peace and non-violence neighborhood community organizer and activist in the San Francisco Bay Area; with 30 years of experience helping organize major political and cultural events and speaking engagements including promos for important speakers and radio and TV broadcasters. 6) I do not smoke, drink, or do any drugs or pot; I have worked with non-profit groups that discourage those. 7) I have a current California driver’s license, and current car insurance; My Ford van is available to give you safe rides, deliveries, pick-ups, run errands and day trips in town or country for you. 8) I have excellent character and work references; and can send you my resume via US mail or email. Please call me soon at my cell [Contact info available to subscribers], 8 AM till 11 PM, Pacific Time, San Francisco, California. If no answer there, please call me at my cell [Contact info available to subscribers]. I need live-in living quarters for the above caretaker position. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Semi-Retired married couple seeking a caretaking opportunity. Mr: Retired Aircraft Technician, Mrs: Professional Culinary/Admin/Hospitality. Have some income, will work 20 hours/week each in exchange for housing. Mature, responsible, respectful, willing to travel/relocate. Current commitment in Northern California finishes 3/1/16. Many skills are detailed on our webpage at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Couple with 20+ years of experience in Property Management/Caretaking seeks a long-term position on a private estate. Prefer to stay in the western US. We are conscientious, discreet and willing to go “the extra mile” to ensure the highest level of service. We have a well-tempered 9-year-old dog. We can be reached at [Contact info available to subscribers] or by email at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Caretaking couple in mid 40s seeking work in New England, preferably Maine. Qualified in all landscaping needs, gardening, fire-wooding, equipment operating and maintaining, building maintenance, snow removal, security, livestock, maple sugaring. Willing and able to learn anything. Will consider seasonal work. Also open to options of homesteading on land available in exchange for work. Great references and work ethics. Call anytime [Contact info available to subscribers].

North Coast, California caretaker available! Seeking long and/or short-term, home and/or work, on- and/or off-grid position for one-competent, social, and agreeable person. Skilled in the feminine household arts. Sensitive, mild mannered dog companion will accompany; second caretaker, plumber, if desired is available. Mendocino and Humboldt preferred, neighboring counties considered. If the shoe fits, wear it! Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers].

Semi-Retired Couple looking for a caretaking position in Central Arkansas. She works in Little Rock two to three days per week. We’ll continue to maintain an apartment downtown. He’s currently available full-time. We have diverse skills including maintenance, gardening, vegetarian cooking, massage, pet care, logistics, and more. We’re self-starters, problem solvers, and facilitators who can work without supervision and have great attention to detail. We’re healthy, quiet, early risers who enjoy the outdoors. We’re financially secure, have clean driving records, good references, and have our own transportation and some tools. We would enjoy a country setting and are open to a long-term arrangement for the right situation. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Looking for a permanent property caretaker job in Oregon. Have 25 years in groundskeeping and maintenance experience. Please send info to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Colorado Mountain Caretaker available: [Contact info available to subscribers]

Seeking SE-USA couple position as caretakers, estate managers, and/or business managers. Healthy, energetic, hardworking. Broadly experienced professional managers (and workers) with common sense, work ethics, people skills, and respect. Just completed similar 13-month USVI position as large villa caretakers, hosts, managers (letter of recommendation available). Three-page intro packet available on request. The Working Couple, [Contact info available to subscribers]

Reliable, discreet, mature, self-starter seeks to caretake property. Long-term. Solitude okay. Experienced caretaker, gardener, security officer, photographer, and customer relations. Can do minor repairs, mow, weed-whack, prune, and general upkeep. Need housing, pay (negotiable). I don’t smoke, do drugs, or have kids. I do have a dog. If you’re looking for a quiet, diligent caretaker/security presence, please call me at [Contact info available to subscribers]. Need to find a position before the end of May.

Looking for Chicago based House/Petsitting positions. Love animals of all sizes. Extremely clean and conscientious. References available. Currently have full time work, so not available during the day, but free daily in morning/night and weekends. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Seeking Maine Coast situation. Mature 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. Am an aspiring student with altruistic service goals, returning to college to complete a degree combining sustainability, peace studies and education, and/or completing certification in holistic nutritional education. Extensive background in holistic health and museum fields. Experienced property caretaker and also as whole foods cook, housecleaner/home maker, organic vegetable/flower gardener/permaculture student, and compassionate caregiver. Excellent work, rental, caretaking, and character references. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you.

Mother and adult son team currently house sitting in the White Mountains of Arizona, are seeking a long term house sitting/caretaking situation. We are experienced with sustainable living, horticulture, organic gardening, medicinal herbs, and earthbag building. We are health conscience non-smokers, non-drinkers, non-drug users. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers].

Caretaker Position Wanted: Honest, reliable, hardworking, dedicated couple looking for caretaker position preferably in the Western United States. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Husband and wife teachers with two children looking for a new experience in caretaking position. We have a variety of skills ranging from landscaping, cooking, and tutoring. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

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