The Caretaker Gazette March / April 2017

Alabama

RVING PARK HOST VOLUNTEER needed at [Contact info available to subscribers] from March 1 through November 30, 2017. Volunteers will need their own RV. Hosts will be required to operate ORMS software, make reservations, check in campers, collect fees, and issue various passes, post campsite and shelter reservations. Answer calls during the entire length of your shift (day and night). Provide visitors with information concerning Corps Recreation Areas. Twice daily: check park grounds, campsites, shelters, restrooms, playgrounds, and utilities for signs of vandalism, water leaks, hazard trees, etc. Keep in mind the safety of our visitors. Notify Corps personnel if any problems occur. At sunset, patrol day use area to make sure all day use visitors have vacated the park. While on your shift you are required to stay overnight in the park, but permitted to leave periodically throughout the day to run errands after approval from Ranger Staff. A criminal background check is required. Hosts are provided a full service RV campsite, water, power, and sewer hook-up included. If interested, please apply online at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Argentina

PATAGONIA FRONTIER CALLING! Artist´s assistant and companion needed in the Andes of Northern Patagonia for a determined woman with Multiple Sclerosis. I need a commitment of a minimum of one month, the longer the better. I am an artist and an experienced horsewoman. I believe in the healing power of creativity, as well as the love of nature and her creatures. My ranch is located in a non-touristic part of beautiful Patagonia, nestled in the foothills of the Andes, in the heart of the real Gaucho culture. In the winter months (May through November) we may be changing locations. I will pay all expenses when together. This is not a salaried position, as it is a volunteer opportunity. In exchange for adventure, fun, basic food and housing, you will be my co-creator in art projects. Duties include, but are not limited to: help with the horses. Important that we enjoy each other’s company. Free time to be arranged as needed and wanted. You should have a mastery of English, Spanish a major plus, good computer skills, a driver’s license, and the ability to drive a manual/stick-shift. Please send a description of why you are interested, resume if you have one, something about yourself, your age and a photo to [Contact info available to subscribers] Please see my webpage at [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you for your interest. I look forward to sharing with you.

Arizona

LIVE-IN RANCH HELP, north central Arizona. Seeking single or couple (EOE), vegan/ovo-vegan for a no-kill environment. Secure, upscale location. The primary duty is animal care; secondary duties include minor repair/maintenance and grounds-keeping. Must have experience with horses (within the last three years), intermediate riding skills (and weighing not more than 150 lbs.) with ability to diagnose and treat common injuries/ailments. Must be in good health and able to lift 50 lbs., walk up and down hills, and operate common ranch equipment. A valid driver’s license and dependable vehicle required. No smoking, no drugs, minimal alcohol. Salary (DOE/Q) plus two-bedroom, two-bath home. Pets considered. References and background check required. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you.

SITE STEWARD/CARETAKER wanted. [Contact info available to subscribers] needs a caretaker at [Contact info available to subscribers]. The site is approximately 10 miles west of Sedona, with views of the red rocks on a former ranch with a historic adobe house and other disused buildings/corals, at 4,600 feet elevation. It has power but no water/septic. Access is via a dirt road. We’re looking for someone to stay on site in their own RV/camper van/5th wheel for an extended period starting early spring. In return for free stay and power we need you to keep an eye on our tree experiment inside a large fenced enclosure and other infrastructure. If you see any intruders or unauthorized folks on site you will call 911 and alert project staff. You will also call us if there are problems, e.g. with wildlife/irrigation at the enclosure. There is also the possibility of some hourly paid work to help with tasks on the research plots. Preference will be given to applicants with an interest and aptitude for this kind of work. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] with relevant information about yourself, your vehicle and experience.

A SMALL PRIVATE FAMILY Boarding Facility needs a responsible caretaker. The position is in beautiful Yuma. Some knowledge of horses a must! A very nice furnished two bedroom apartment is provided in exchange for feeding, turn-out of horses, and grounds maintenance (including some mowing). We are on five irrigated, secluded acres. We have lots of trees. Non-smoker or drinker and good people skills are a must. Apartment and utilities provided, no salary. Please reply to [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKERS NEEDED for a peaceful, small suburban Tucson ranch at the base of the Catalina Mountains. We are seeking a reliable couple for our 12 acre ranch. The setting is quiet and lush, and we offer a completely separate Santa Fe style guesthouse with one large bedroom and bath, walk-in closet, and large great room and full kitchen and kiva fireplace. The guesthouse is 1,000 square feet, comes furnished, and completely renovated. There are also covered patios for enjoying the outdoors, and in the summer months you would have full use of a beautiful pool. The guesthouse is adjacent to a large workshop as well as a locked storage room, which you would be free to use, along with a separate washer and dryer for your use. We provide all utilities year-round (internet, power, water, garbage pickup, TV, heating/cooling). You must be totally nonsmoking, nondrinking and not users of any drugs, and must love animals! Must have no pets. We are here November through April, and then we and our two horses and three dogs leave for a summer home. When we are here, the work averages 15 – 20 hours weekly, and less when we are away. The work consists of caring for two gentle horses, occasional dog sitting, feeding a barn cat, cleaning our house, maintaining the pool, landscaping, drip irrigation, buildings, taking care of equipment, and performing basic home repairs and upkeep as needed. You should be able to maintain an ATV and manure spreader, and have experience caring for horses. The job is perfect for a retired couple or for folks who work from home. You would be free to have some outside work, and we are flexible when it comes to time off for family visits, vacations, etc. We want people for the long term, who will think of this as their home. No salary is provided. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Letters to the Editor

Hi Gary, We now have two wonderful caretakers living on our retreat thanks to our caretaker-wanted ad that ran in The Caretaker Gazette! We are so thankful for all the caretakers we’ve found through you over the years who volunteer their time in exchange for living in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Their efforts make it possible for our teachers to offer an affordable retreat for their students. The couples who have come to us through our previous Gazette ads are the best we’ve ever had and I can see already this new team will be just as wonderful. Great results through your publication! Thank you, Rob M., Waikoloa, HI

Rob, I’m glad to hear that your caretaker-wanted ad in the Gazette resulted in positive responses to help you with your property needs there. It sounds like your property will be in good hands. Please spread the word about the Gazette to other Hawaiian property owners in your area who can use it.

Thanks Gary! I have to share my story with you… I subscribed to your publication when I lived in Texas. I arrived in Texas via a divorce so it wasn’t actually my choice to live there. During my 11 years in Texas I was grossly under-employed considering my skill sets, which didn’t make the location ideal for me. I found your online publication and it intrigued me as I had done a similar job in my early 20’s, a position with multiple properties, multiple states and ranch settings. Being a native Californian I wanted to return to California so I set about finishing a remodel on my home and preparing to sell and relocate back to California. I sold my home and moved, staying for a while in Southern California, earning a Holistic Health Practitioner certification and had my sights to go back to Northern California. I then received one of your caretaker help-wanted emails that highlighted a position in Auburn, California – I thought…what the heck?! After close scrutiny and multiple trips I was selected from multiple candidates to fill this very trusted position. This is my second experience with a very well appointed family and this one with primarily one location but 900 very busy acres. I enjoy my work and it’s very fulfilling! Thanks for being the conduit that brought me back to an area that I simply adore! Lisa K. Auburn, CA

Congratulations Lisa! Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. I’m sure our readers will be inspired by your story. Best of luck to you and please keep us updated.

Dear Gary, Regretfully, I spent the last 18 years unaware of your publication or the community of people it represents. Worse yet, I spent the last seven months desperately seeking caretaker help in all the wrong avenues. But last May someone shared a back issue of The Caretaker Gazette with me, and my own ad came out in the September/October issue. Within a week of the ad’s appearance, I had someone here to help me so that I could move about as needed and teach people how to have permanent, happy relationships with their dogs. I also “met” by phone and email more “caring” people than I previously knew existed. Now I have my own Gazette subscription, which I love. Thank you, thank you, and thank you!! Judy M., Buena Vista, CO

Judy thanks for writing. We hear this all the time. Many property owners have tried newspaper help-wanted ads, and many times getting disastrous results. I’m glad your Gazette ad worked so quickly for you!

The house sitter-wanted ad you ran for me was terrific! I received many replies and found someone ideal, to fill the house sitting position. Many thanks! Steve I. Santa Fe, NM

Steve, chalk it up to our wonderful subscribers who applied!

Arkansas

APARTMENT MANAGER/CARETAKER needed. We have complexes in the Conway, Riverview, Camden and other locations throughout the state of Arkansas. We have a current opening in Conway! Experience preferred, but will train the right person. This position is ideal for a couple. You will be required to live on-site. Please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers].

Australia

CARETAKER REQUIRED in the Gympie area. Will need to perform general caretaking duties in exchange for single accommodations and power. This position would be suitable for a pensioner. Farming/Dairy experience would be an advantage. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

LIVE-IN CARETAKER needed for the [Contact info available to subscribers] in Queensland. We seek a proficient and experienced handyman/person and sound workplace references, to manage the day-to-day operations of a community hall, which includes general cleaning and maintenance with some groundskeeping work. A two bedroom house, with a single lock up garage next to our hall, is offered rent free to the successful applicants as remuneration in exchange for the duties required. In the first instance, all enquiries should be directed to [Contact info available to subscribers] strictly between the hours of 9am – 4pm daily, Monday – Sunday. Please – no text or voice messages.

CARETAKER COUPLE required for Roma district property in South West Queensland, 515 km from Brisbane. It is situated at the junction of the Warrego and Carnarvon highways. We have beef, meat, sheep and goats. A comfortable air-conditioned house, meat, power, and phone provided. This would be a good position for pensioners. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information.

[Contact info available to subscribers] requires a full-time live in caretaker for its 100 acre property in Pokolbin, New South Wales. [Contact info available to subscribers] prides itself on providing a high quality environment for residents and visitors. The caretaker plays a pivotal role in coordinating various aspects of Kelman operations and acts as a contact point for owners on a variety of issues. The caretaker is responsible for maintenance and security of all community property. Roles and responsibilities will include: 1) liaise closely with the executive committee ensuring the efficient operation, security and maintenance of the estate and its facilities; 2) ensure all internal administrative requirements are fulfilled; 3) anticipate, isolate and solve any operational problems; 4) deal with any complaints or concerns from owners in a professional manner. Our requirements include being a good communicator, both oral and written, having farm experience and competency with farm equipment, and being computer literate. The remuneration for this role will be negotiated with the successful applicant but is expected to be in the $45,000 – $50,000/year. In addition, a three bedroom home on the estate is provided for the caretaker and his family, including utilities. Australian applications (with resumes) should be sent to [Contact info available to subscribers] for the attention of the Treasurer.

CARETAKER COUPLE required for a cattle property located 40 kilometers from Richmond, in western Queensland. A pensioner couple would be appropriate to look after our animals and check waters on weekends and while the owners are away. A small two bedroom cottage will be provided, along with mobile service. Locals should call [Contact info available to subscribers].

LIVE-IN CARETAKER COUPLE needed. This full-time position will best suit a couple who are accustomed to living in an isolated location and want to enjoy the unparalleled natural beauty that this site offers. The location is comprised of over 8,000 acres on the northwest coast of Kangaroo Island, off the mainland of South Australia, southwest of Adelaide. The existing farming operation is under a long-term lease. Duties will include general security, building maintenance, visitor induction, overall caretaking responsibilities that include nine houses on site, and being the go-to person for all on site matters. A fully furnished three bedroom house and work vehicle are provided along with a salary equivalent to one full-time position with an opportunity for further part-time work on site, subject to negotiation. The successful applicants must be able to work unsupervised and have a clear focus on security and maintenance. Working closely with the Director, you must be good communicators who understand and can implement the operation’s vision and can manage all situations that remote locations require. The position is to commence on March 1, 2017. Australian applicants should provide full details of their experience in a covering letter and resume. Australian telephone references must also be provided. Applications can be addressed to [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER COUPLE needed in Caloundra, on the Sunshine Coast in southeast Queensland. This position would be suitable for a pensioner. Located close to the beach and fishing. A fully furnished, very large caravan with hard annexe provided, with an ensuite shower/toilet. Some work needed here in lieu of rent. Local caretakers should call [Contact info available to subscribers].

WE ARE SEARCHING FOR SOMEONE to look after our place and dog from around April 8th to April 23rd in Western Australia. We are in the plantation district, just outside of Carnarvon, at the mouth of the Gascoyne River on the Indian Ocean. Duties include looking after the dog, and checking that our reticulation system is working. Repair if necessary. We may also need assistance from the same person with some management duties (e.g. grounds work or washing, etc.) at our short stay accommodation in the town center, if there are bookings during this period. Duties would include making sure that everything is prepared prior to arrival, meet and greet with keys, possible washing of sheets, remake beds, clean if there are other guests arriving. Keep the pool clean and monitor for the month. We do have a lady who will likely do all these duties, but may need some assistance here and there. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] to further discuss. Thanks.

CARETAKER needed on a farm with cattle and horses in the Toowoomba region. This position would be ideal for a recently retired couple. House and gardening duties required. A good house with electricity will be provided. Please apply in writing to [Contact info available to subscribers]a.

WINTER CARETAKERS needed on Bruny Island. [Contact info available to subscribers] are currently seeking expressions of interest for the winter caretakers program. There are six blocks of four week stays with a changeover and induction day on Thursdays. Friends of Bruny Island Quarantine Station are assessing all applications. Please download the application form from [Contact info available to subscribers] or contact the Secretary on [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information.

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

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A CARETAKER/INNKEEPER for a five bedroom guesthouse in Anderson Valley, Northern California. We have three outside cats who will need care. We can offer accommodation and a small stipend. This is an opportunity to gain experience in the hospitality industry. House cleaning and small maintenance/repairs will be part of this position. This might be suitable for a couple. Besides the five bedroom house, there is a fully equipped cabin on the property, which could be used for accommodation. This position requires, dependability and great follow through skills, as well as computer skills. Please, only very serious applicants should apply. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER HUSBAND AND WIFE TEAM needed in the Albany/El Cerrito area. We are a family of five and live in a large home in the East Bay Hills, in El Cerrito. We appreciate the Asian cultures and are looking for an Asian caretaker husband and wife team. We offer to you a wonderfully located one bedroom live-in apartment with a balcony, a separate entry and sweeping views of the Bay in exchange for light home and garden work. If you are interested please email myself, [Contact info available to subscribers]. Thank you.

CARETAKER POSITION AVAILABLE at Point Arena in Mendocino County. Requires expert handyman and all round jack of trades for a 20 acre, second home property in the beautiful redwood forest. Requires impeccable references for work experience and character. Maintain a water storage tank, make modest repairs to equipment, irrigation system and extensive hand watering of many fruit trees and flower gardens. Must be in good health and have high energy and a sense of initiative. Small one bedroom apartment provided. On site interviews to be scheduled in three to four weeks. Please send your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

SEEKING A LIVE-IN CARETAKER/GROUNDSKEEPER in the Fresno Foothills on an isolated foothills ranch. This full-time job will be approximately five to six hours/day, six days/week. The position’s duties will include all landscaping/groundskeeping, feeding/watering livestock, cleaning livestock pens, operating a tractor, spraying weeds, general maintenance/repair, heavy lifting, moving hay and so on. Looking for someone who is honest and reliable, possibly a couple. Must have references and no felonies. Experience with livestock is a plus. Monthly salary will depend on experience, and a 5th wheel for living quarters will be provided. Please text [Contact info available to subscribers]

SEEKING AN INNKEEPER 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 with an attractive shift (i.e. work three days, off three days, work three days, off three days, etc.). The Innkeeper will stay overnight at the property during their shift and return home for their days off. The ideal applicant will have three or more years’ Innkeeper or Hotel Operations experience, professional appearance, excellent customer service and communication skills, enjoys interacting and caring for guests, loves to entertain groups and show off their culinary skills, 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. Compensation will be based on experience. No smoking/pets/children. Vehicle required. Local candidates only; no relocation available; must live within one hour of Plymouth, CA. No calls or drop-ins please. Please email your cover letter, resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Canada

[Contact info available to subscribers], in Kingsville ON seeks an exceptional Innkeeper. Adjacent to Lake Erie, ferries to Ohio, DTW, your presence will enhance our exceptional reputation and continue the success of tourism in Canada’s Deep South. Fully restored, five guestrooms with ensuites, in Canada’s newest wine region. Minimum four week contract. References please. [Contact info available to subscribers]

BUTLER WITH COOKING SKILLS needed for our client’s homes in Canada, Spain and the Bahamas. The job responsibilities will include: ensuring that one elderly principal is not left alone, monitoring his well-being, managing all household food, including cooking, grocery shopping, providing quality food and beverage service, table service and settings in traditional Butler service, wardrobe management and valet service for principals, assisting the principals pack/unpack suitcases, running household errands, and personal shopping as required, providing Personal Assistant duties to include finalizing flight details, booking cars etc., liaising with the principal’s Personal Assistant on any other requests, ensuring the home is welcoming and enjoyable as possible for the principals and guests, ensuring that the day-to-day running of the residences maintains the owner’s standards of cleanliness, efficiency, and organization, supervising other staff to ensure they perform their duties to the correct standard, light cleaning and detailing of the households on the cleaners days off, answering the phone and taking messages as needed, answering the door, greeting guests and visitors as needed, scheduling and supervising all trades and vendors, ensuring that all work on the property is completed in the best way possible, conducting evening detailing and security check of entire property, organizing flowers twice weekly, ensuring the proper maintenance of household automobiles, including managing the cleanliness of the cars, and booking regular maintenance checks, assisting with event planning for social and seasonal events, keeping all cupboards and storage in the household organized, managing all internet purchases and returns of goods, and manage and monitor household inventories, working with existing manuals and programs. Salary will be commensurate with experience, and live-in residences provided in Canada (Toronto), Spain and The Bahamas. Please email your resume and references and mention that you are applying for [Contact info available to subscribers]

Caribbean

LOOKING FOR A RESIDENT CARETAKER. Must be financially secure and mature. The position is for part-time light duties on a desirable location at a small Caribbean Inn. Free housing is provided on the resort’s premises, plus a small stipend in exchange for part-time work. The applicant should be in good health, resourceful, trustworthy and addiction and drug-free. For USA citizens, a passport is not needed to fly from the States, as Culebra, Puerto Rico is a territory of the USA. To get more information, please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Colorado

house sitter NEEDED in Carbondale from mid-June to mid-July for about four weeks. I am traveling to Asia for about one month and would like to find a house sitter to stay at my home and attend to my two dogs. I live in an old home which has a lot of character. If you are interested, I travel one to two times a year to Asia and am gone two – four weeks each time, so it would be ideal if I could locate a house sitter for this summer who might also be available at other times during the year. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details.

LIVE-IN PROPERTY MANGER of ski-in/ski-out condos needed in Glenwood Springs, CO. This is a salaried, full-time position with bonus incentives. Onsite living accommodation within the manager suite is included. There are multiple positions considered for families or teams. You will need to manage 51 privately owned ski-in/ski-out condos and short-term rentals. Prior property management experience is required. A Colorado Property Management License is required (or licensure may be sponsored for the right candidate). Responsibilities include general maintenance, cleaning, guest services, office admin, staff management, and reporting to the HOA board. To apply, please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

SEEKING A COUPLE to help manage an 11-year-old top rated B&B in the mountain resort town of Ouray, Colorado. The Black Bear Manor will provide lodging, breakfast, plus pay. A couple is preferred, with experience in cooking, some cleaning, and light maintenance. Please email your resume or details to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Connecticut

CAT/house sitter NEEDED for our home outside of Hartford from March 1 through May 31, 2017. We will be overseas and will need our house sitter to look after our home and cats. We prefer a non-smoker, a cat lover, a person who keeps a home very clean, someone who is good with plants, likes solitude, and will be quiet – and not disturb any of our neighbors. Must have checkable references. For more details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER NEEDED for a private wooden boat yard on the Mystic River. Available April 2017. We are seeking a mature, reliable, competent person with a strong body for a full-time, year-round caretaker, painter, and maintenance position: mowing, snow shoveling etc., occasional dog-sitting position on a quiet two acre family owned non-commercial facility. Accommodation included, plus access to a work vehicle during business hours. There are a variety of small boats for you to use on your time off. Located 1/3 mile to Downtown Mystic. Basic carpentry, mechanical and seamanship skills required, salary depends on skill level, we offer fair wage. Please email or you’re your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Costa Rica

APPRENTICESHIP POSITION AVAILABLE in Sustainable Living, Permaculture, Natural Building and Homesteading Skills. We are presently looking to fill one position in our current apprenticeship program. The right applicant would start as soon as possible and work with us to experience our apprentice program. If you are interested in this opportunity, please go here to apply: [Contact info available to subscribers] Participants in [Contact info available to subscribers]’s Apprenticeship in Sustainable Living live and work with amazing people at the Ranch and in Mastatal. They make lifelong friends, participating in a style of living that oftentimes changes them forever. This experience offers the unique opportunity to become a part of the magic and beauty of a remote area of Costa Rica, while simultaneously learning tangible skills to take back home. Our goals for this program are to empower individuals who are genuinely interested in creating a more sustainable world, be a “living laboratory” for experiential education and the learning and daily practice of life-long skills, inspire and enable individuals to continue to develop creative solutions and generate positive social change and sustainable practices in their own lives and communities after they leave, prepare a group of capable individuals to help manage and caretake the Ranch during the months of August, September, October and November. Provide post-apprenticeship support through our networks. We strongly encourage applicants who are serious about our work and are motivated to be part of our industrious team, working towards solutions for current environmental and social challenges. We offer a unique and focused program based on experiential education and practical skill-building. Once we have received your application we will let you know about available space and set up a phone interview with the best prospective applicants.

Czech Republic

WE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE VOLUNTEERS become a part of our family, spending as much time as possible together, getting to know each other, and each other’s culture. We live our life as we wish. We are a happy family, nature and travel lovers, and an Indian-Czech family. People say we are brave and courageous, the truth is we are just following our dreams. Our home is in Nove Hamry, a small village in the Karlovy Vary District. We don’t smoke and we kindly request volunteers to respect the nature around here and not to smoke. Our house has 15 rooms and three big halls, and one big hall we are planning to make into a restaurant – pay as you wish, with free tea for the travelers passing by. Another hall will be used for meditation and another hall will be for yoga. We are working on reconstruction for five to six hours a day/five days a week. Besides that, we can all prepare food (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), clean the dishes, and play with our young children. Some evenings we can play games, music, apply henna, bring wood from the forest and prepare a fire, have interesting talks, etc. On the day off, we all can be cooking together and going out for a picnic, and enjoy the day. Summer is a good time for biking and walking, and this area is good for skiing in the winter. The minimum stay is two weeks, and we need some help in our reconstruction, babysitting our daughters, cleaning and farming in the spring and summer. We will provide rooms with mattresses for volunteers and free food. For more information, please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

England

LIVE-IN COOK/HOUSEKEEPER needed in North East Hampshire. Our client is looking for an accomplished Cook and Housekeeper to join their existing team. Your cooking duties will be employed preparing family meals and entertaining so you must be able to cater for dinner parties. You should be energetic, flexible, show initiative, have a good team spirit and be capable of helping to make sure the house runs smoothly with the help of a part-time cleaner. A UK driver’s license is essential (a pool car will be provided for ‘business’ use). You must be a dog lover. This is a live-in position for a friendly, country family which includes weekend work. An integral flat will be provided as accommodation, along with a salary between £28,000 – £30,000 per year. Please send your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers].

FULL-TIME, LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPING/GARDENING COUPLE needed for a Somerset property. Will be running and expanding a large house rental, which is a new business. This is a partially renovated property, with work on-going. This diverse role requires a flexible, hands-on approach, willingness to muck-in, some weekend and evening work. Stunning Exmoor location, with a sea view. Responsibilities: ensure quality customer experience, ‘meet and greet’, respond to enquiries, and maintain the five acres, mostly lawn, supervise cleaning contractors and basic maintenance. Requirements: similar experience preferred, not essential, excellent organizational abilities, good communication skills, smart appearance, eye for detail, excellent cleaning skills, computer literacy and full driving license. A two bedroom flat is available. Salary is negotiable. Please send your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers].

Florida

LONG-TERM CARETAKING COUPLE needed in northwest Florida for the Pioneer Museum. Must have maintenance and people skills. Housing furnished. No smoking, no pets. Please send your resume with references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

LIVE-IN, FULL-TIME CARETAKER needed in Sebring, FL. Caretaker needed for an older gentleman. Driver’s license required. This is a live-in position. For more information, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

IMMEDIATE OPENING for a property caretaker/handyman. This is a long-term employment opportunity. This position would be great for a retired husband/wife team on a 24-acre estate in Yulee, FL. Duties will include mowing the grass, light maintenance, painting and be willing to do whatever is required on the property. Must have a valid Florida driver’s license and a clean motor vehicle record, and pass a background check. Live in the home on the property. EEOC and drug free. Random drug testing will be done. Please submit your job history and references to [Contact info available to subscribers].

LIVE-IN PROFESSIONAL HOUSEKEEPER/Family Assistant needed in the Miami area. A professional couple with three children living on Fisher Island, FL needs additional help. Other staff includes nannies. Duties will include overseeing that the details of the home and needs of the family are met in a timely and organized way, cleaning residence to a high standard, laundry, assisting with cooking, some involvement with the children, oversight of vendors, and various errands. The ideal person will have good energy, be neat, organized, on time, polite and loves working with children. The candidate should be career oriented in domestic private service. Must have experience in a private home. Will need 3+ years of relevant experience of paid private home professional housekeeping experience and have the ability to maintain confidentiality of the household and owners’ affairs, and be courteous, discreet, honest and a responsible character. Must have good communication skills verbal and written, be computer savvy, be well groomed, non-drug user, physically able to perform the duties of the position and willing to take a pre-commencement physical, be English speaking, be able to sign and adhere to confidentiality agreement, be of good background, legal to work in the USA and willing to submit to pre-employment background, security and medical check as requested, and be a non-smoker. The Housekeeper/Family Assistant will generally be on duty Monday through Friday, with an occasional Friday or Saturday night. A flexible professional private service attitude that puts the employer’s needs at a premium is expected and highly valued. The tone and tenor of the relationship will be mutual respect. Accommodations will be a private room with en suite bathroom, with your own separate access. Hourly compensation provided with health insurance after a trial period. To apply, please email your resume to caretakergazette@gmail.com and include “Fisher Island Position” in the Subject Line for forwarding purposes.

HOUSECLEANER/COOK needed for a diabetic senior couple who live in Sanibel Island, FL in the winter time and Piely Island (Lake Erie) in the summer time. Hours are 9am to 5pm weekdays. This is a wonderful couple who need your help. Responsibilities will include housecleaning, caring for a small sweet dog, laundry, ironing, preparing some meals, etc. They are very private people who like to keep to themselves. So no “Chatty-Cathy’s” please. Please send your resume, photo, and copy of driver’s license to [Contact info available to subscribers]. No phones calls please. Private living accommodations are provided.

France

DOMESTIC COUPLE needed in Paris. A foreign ultra-high net worth couple is looking for a domestic couple to take care of their flat in Paris. The flat has approximately 875 m2, and is located in the 1st district of Paris. The flat is under 24 hour surveillance, and there is also a housekeeper who looks after the property throughout the year. The owners visit the flat several times a month and spend approximately four to seven days in a row. The domestic couple will serve the employers and will be in charge of the overall maintenance and management of the apartment. The couple will have to be flexible and work at the property on the weekends. The position is live-out but a flat may be provided for the break times. A uniform will be provided. This position requires experience working for private families as a domestic couple, speaking both English and French, being excellent at multitasking, being flexible and discreet. The duties and responsibilities will include: managing the flat, general maintenance of the flat (parquet, windows, furniture), shopping for groceries and household items, shopping for the employers, managing subcontractors, reporting on the expenses and affairs to the family office, table setting and table service, making windows and cleaning bedrooms, laundry and ironing, some cooking if required, looking after the balconies, and cleaning silver and valuable items. The schedule will be Monday to Friday when the employers are absent, and being flexible when the employers are at the property. The salary will be 6,200 euros gross per month for the couple. The Contract Duration Indeterminée will have a probationary period of one month. To apply, please complete the application at [Contact info available to subscribers]

TRAINEE ESTATE JUNIOR needed for an English private residence in France. No experience necessary. This is a brilliant opportunity to learn the many aspects of Estate work from the grounds, to the house, to horse husbandry, and care of a small number of sheep and chickens. This will be a busy, varied role. Applicants must have a good sense of humor and like animals. New shared barn conversion provided, with its own bathroom. Please send your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Greece

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED from May to October in Apollon (Apollonas), a small fishing village in the northeast area of Naxos Island, 36 km from Naxos Town. I am going to need a one or two female volunteers to help with the breakfast room, the room service, or for waitressing at the bar (July – August). I need help four to five hours per day, and the volunteer will get a shared room with another woman and three meals per day. October is very quiet here but still nice and we can even go hiking together (with the costumers that we have)! Our hotel is a small to medium accommodation unit that has a cafe-bar. Normally high season in Apollon village is in August. The rest of the time is really very lazy. The Hotel is run by my brother and the bar by me. My mother also lives in the hotel. You can find more information via my website at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Hawaii

CARETAKER NEEDED on the Big Island of Hawaii. 4-hours/day work exchange program available. Must be enthusiastic about rustic jungle life, experienced with off-grid living and solar equipment. There is no phone/electricity, no pay, but fun, and surfing! Seeking peaceful, hard-working, cooperative, spiritual minded, vegetarians, no drinkers/smokers/drugs. For more info, please email your information to caretakergazette@gmail.com and include “Big Island Caretaker Position” in the Subject Line for forwarding purposes.

Idaho

PERMANENT CARETAKERS wanted for a private estate in North Idaho. My husband and I are looking for a year-round, energetic, caretaking couple to live and work on our estate in Sandpoint, ID. Please learn more by going to [Contact info available to subscribers] and then click on our Apply bottom on our website. Thanks.

MANAGE A CHARMING MOTEL in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho. We are looking for a professional outgoing team with maintenance experience. We provide residence, salary, and bonuses. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] from 8:30am – 5:30pm or email us at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Kentucky

LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER needed for a down-to-earth doctor’s family in Covington, KY. They have two girls (7 and 10) and three dogs. A private apartment will be provided, and you can have an older child, husband or pet with you. This is a non-smoking household. They are seeking someone who enjoys children and also likes housecleaning. Someone who can pay attention to details, be prompt, and patient with children and kind. They need a person who enjoys dogs. Responsibilities also include laundry and cooking dinner three to four days a week. They want someone who will feel as this is their home also. Please send resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers] No phone calls, please.

Louisiana

PERMANENT CARETAKERS needed. Seeking a responsible, hard-working couple with no children (pets are OK) to care for Club property, perform housekeeping, security, and grounds maintenance duties and prepare meals (dinner and breakfast) for Club Members and guests Tuesdays through Sunday mornings. Successful applicants must have good hospitality skills and take pride in the work they do. This is a great opportunity and lifestyle for the right couple. Free housing with paid utilities. Two bedroom, one bath apartment with living room, large kitchen and private screened porch provided. The caretaker will be paid a monthly fee for the performance of caretaker duties. The caretaker will also receive payment and gratuities from members for guest fees, sale of ice, and meals and reimbursement of Club related expenses. The caretaker will be engaged as independent contractors and as such have the opportunity to conduct other income producing activities such as fishing, shrimping, crabbing, services for members, etc. so long as those activities do not interfere with the caretaker duties. Drug, polygraph and background screening will be required. All references will be checked. For more details and to apply, please visit: [Contact info available to subscribers]

Maine

RV HOST needed for the summer. The town of [Contact info available to subscribers] is looking for a qualified RV couple with good people skills to manage the town owned public beach for the 2017 summer season. It will provide to the caretakers a RV site with water, electricity, septic and compensation. Responsibilities will include overseeing several part-time employees, maintaining the property as needed, enforcing the rules and maintaining our family-friendly atmosphere. Our season runs one week before Memorial Day to one week following Labor Day. You may view pictures of the area by visiting our Facebook page at [Contact info available to subscribers] or searching for [Contact info available to subscribers] on Facebook. Please contact us via our Facebook page for a more complete job description and requirements. Compensation includes the value of the RV site plus a $4,000 stipend for the Labor Day to Memorial Day period plus two weeks.

APARTMENT/CAT-SITTER NEEDED. Two friendly cats need a companion for the month of February in Camden, Maine. My apartment is on the harbor, downtown, with great views from deck. Off-street parking and Wi-Fi available – a perfect, small, warm apartment for a single, non-smoker. Five minutes to skiing, skating, hiking, and snow-shoeing; walk to restaurants/pubs. Please contact me at [Contact info available to subscribers]

[Contact info available to subscribers] in Millinocket, Maine is looking for a live-in Innkeeper, preferably a couple, to run the B&B for the 2017 season (June 1 to October 31). Duties include: inspection of guest rooms, public areas, and grounds for cleanliness and appearance; cleaning and turning over of all rooms, and general cleaning of all common areas in the house; grounds maintenance and lawn care; greeting and registering guests; answering inquiries pertaining to inn policies and services. Collecting payments and recording data pertaining to funds and expenditures for all operations. Managing and maintaining kitchen inventory. Cooking breakfasts for all guests and managing dietary requests. Organizing and making reservations. Handling any emergencies with guests and property maintenance. Answering all emails for the business and handling telephone inquiries. If you are interested in this opportunity, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

[Contact info available to subscribers] in Georgetown, Maine are seeking 2017 season caretakers from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The primary duties include: maintaining grounds and equipment, and providing tours and hosting overnight guests. Must apply as a pair as it is a two person job. Families are encouraged. For more information, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

Maryland

GORGEOUS COUNTRY ESTATE, close to DC and Virginia, seeks live-in innkeeper(s). Upscale property with six suites – hosts weddings and events. Responsibilities include receiving guests, assisting wedding parties, housekeeping, shopping, light landscaping and maintenance, and breakfast preparation. This is an ideal job for a single person or couple. Transportation required. Culinary/hospitality/event or gardening interests a plus – not requirement. Base pay plus incentive. Please send your resume or letter to [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER COUPLE wanted in exchange for free rent in Rockville, starting immediately. Retired couple looking for freedom to come and go and do some light traveling without the worry of our house or our beautiful dog. Looking for a responsible, mature couple/person to live in our separate four bedroom house with its own swimming pool, fireplace, deck and fenced yard. This house is located adjacent to our own house and is accessed through a fence between the two properties. The primary focus of this caretaker position would be to hang out with our dog, and other assorted responsibilities related to the care of our home. We are very flexible and are looking for the same. A long term relationship is desired. Driver’s license, car, outside income required. Must pass a background check. Must be motivated to care for our house and dog as if your own! Please email your qualifications and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Massachusetts

CARETAKER, HANDYMAN, GARDENER, personal assistant needed for a beautiful 10 acre estate property, with a pool and pond, in Sturbridge. Located within one hour of Boston, Providence, and Hartford, and two hours from New York City. Handyman skills are essential, including light plumbing, electrical, painting, etc. Other jobs include personal assistant, winter snow cleaning, greeting guests, computer internet/office work, errands, chauffeuring, light cooking and housecleaning. Must have a smart phone, laptop and auto. Need reliability, integrity, easy going nature, good communicator, be a nonsmoker and nondrinker and be organized, clean and neat. Housing and salary offered. Please email a letter explaining all of your skills especially type of handyman and landscape/gardener skills, resume, picture, contact phone and email, along with your explanation on why you would be the best candidate for this position to [Contact info available to subscribers].

A HISTORIC BED AND BREAKFAST on Nantucket is seeking an Innkeeper to manage an established 13 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, preparing and serving freshly baked desserts each afternoon, 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. Full-time, January – December. Compensation includes an apartment (a beautiful bedroom, sitting room, private bath, laundry and kitchen), base salary and performance bonus, vacation and sick time, breakfast, parking, internet, telephone. The Innkeeper reports to active owners. Please email your resume, references and cover letter to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Mexico

SEEKING CARETAKER(S) for an off-grid ranch, a short walk from a spectacular, unspoiled beach on the pacific coast of Mexico. Rustic but comfortable house provided. Incredible views, swimming, fishing, etc. Welcoming, rural, Mexican community plus travelers. Housing, internet and food stipend in exchange for 3-4 hours per day maintenance, animal care and yard work. Late July – early October. Candidate(s) must have intermediate or higher Spanish, be very comfortable in nature, and be interested in exploring a sustainable, off-grid lifestyle. Experience with life in Latin America, farm animals, solar electric, fencing, water systems, carpentry, all a plus. Longer term situation also possible. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKERS WANTED to manage three Airbnb apartments in the beautiful European style UNESCO city of Guanajuato, located 35 minutes by taxi to the Leon Airport. Work 20 hours a week in exchange for a beautiful apartment with no rent or utilities to pay. For more information, please check out [Contact info available to subscribers]. There are 100 steps down to my apartments, but a cable car takes you up. Two month minimum stay. Duties include checking guests in, cleaning apartments, taking bookings shopping and maintenance. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Property Caretaker Profile

Finding Peace and Beauty in a Caretaker Position in Tuscany Address: [Contact info available to subscribers] Interests: Nature, Satoyama, travel, exploring, walks, natural medicine, animals, wine, food, cultures, history, and learning. Quote: “Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home” – Matsuo Basho

Linda Allen at the Villa

La Bella Italia. I’ve always loved to travel, ever since I took my first trip back in the 1970’s to Europe on Eurail passes with girlfriends. I lived in Mexico for five years and France for two, as an ESL teacher, my first career. I feel awake, aware and living in the moment, whenever I travel. I generally travel for conferences, to visit friends, or just explore. So when a friend of mine told me about The Caretaker Gazette, it opened up a whole new world of possibilities, where I could live in a region, rent-free in exchange for caring for a home, villa, pets, a winery, or whatever. As I am looking for a new chapter in my life, more global living, using my lifetime of skills and talents, and am available to travel any time of the year, I began diligently reading The Caretaker Gazette. I even called the publisher Gary a few times, just to get the feel of how to go about this. I got two good friends to write me character references, so I had those handy and ready. Low and behold I saw the ad for a caretaker/guardian in a villa in Tuscany. I immediately emailed and told them of my background, interest, etc. I speak basic Italian and wanted to improve it by living in the country and studying at the same time. I was also seeking to live in a quieter, less hectic place. I got a positive reply from Agostino, the owner, and was asked to choose what three months I wanted to be there. For U.S. citizens we can only legally be in Europe, the Schengen area of 27 countries, for three months a year. I chose May, June, and July of this past year. So that’s how it all began. I know how to travel light so I was ready to leave for Paris with one carry-on and a backpack. I took a train to Rome and then to Pisa and kept in touch with the Villa owner Agostino via email. The Villa di Corliano is a 15th century villa on a Roman road between Pisa and Lucca, in the region known as San Guilano di Terme. Agostino was at the train station to meet me in Pisa and take me to the villa. My position agreed upon was to be a guardian/caretaker and stay in the Villa every night by midnight and do two hours of light gardening clean up in exchange for the free rent. The Villa was originally a music academy and has been converted to a B&B inside. I stayed in the official guardian’s room at the top of a spiral staircase and was there in case of emergencies, or if a guest forgot the door code, needed a cab, etc. or someone needed something. The Villa and park on the grounds are of exceptional beauty, full of famous trees, animals, and history. My specific job was to keep tidy and clean the grounds immediately surrounding the Villa, trim the roses, rake a few leaves, etc. for there are 2-3 other full-time gardeners. On Corliano there’s an old frantoia (olive mill) – (the Villa won awards for its world class olive oil back in the 1800’s) a koffeehaus (where coffee was roasted), and a separate building that’s been turned into a very well-known restaurant with all local Tuscan specialties. I had a small room with a bed, kitchenette, bathroom, TV, Wi-Fi, all overlooking the entrance to the Villa. There are grocery stores nearby so Agostino took me to do my first big shopping for the basics (olive oil, cheese, produce). On a typical day I would be up early, have a light breakfast in my room, then walk down to the gardens. The mornings were always spectacularly beautiful with the birds and magnificent trees (my favorite was one that was planted by Napoleon’s Army). I would trim and clean and enjoy the fresh air and peacefulness of the surroundings. Mid-morning, I might buy an espresso at the bar in the B&B or, if it was a market day, catch the bus in front of the Villa and go into Pisa about 10 minutes away, have breakfast in the market, and shop and enjoy the activities. I would also go to nearby Lucca, a charming walled, medieval town. I invited my friends from Rome for a visit so we travelled by car around Tuscany. I studied Italian daily and practiced with the staff and got better and better as time went by. Of course, there are many more stories about the Villa, its history, and life in Tuscany. Needless to say the food and wine are delicious and the people very hospitable. I want to encourage anyone reading this to explore the multitude of ads in The Caretaker Gazette and go for it! There are many wonderful experiences to be had. Take the first step. If it’s your first time, then maybe choose one in the U.S. until you get comfortable with living away from home for a few months at a time. I’m invited back to Corliano anytime and I am also ready to be in another villa, winery, estate, B&B – wherever there are good people, animals, birds, gardens. I chose Italy this past year to improve my Italian and I am proud to say that I made great strides. I already speak fluent Spanish and French so I could easily work in any countries where those languages are used. I am so glad my friend told me about The Caretaker Gazette. I hope you too find your extraordinary experiences and piece of paradise. I am grateful every day…and my glass is always half full.

Villa di Corliano, Italy

Michigan

HORSE FARM CARETAKER needed in the Holland, MI area. We are seeking an individual to live on the premises and assist in managing a small horse breeding program. Feeding and stall cleaning with some knowledge of horse husbandry desirable, along with seasonal yard and lawn maintenance. All accommodations provided, plus allowance. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers] after 6 pm. Thanks.

FULL-TIME SMALL FARM CARETAKER needed in Oxford, MI. A studio apartment is available above the barn for a live-in caretaker, plus $200 per week. The caretaker will need to take care of the animals: chickens, horses, alpaca, etc. Handyman skills essential! Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Minnesota

CARETAKER WANTED at [Contact info available to subscribers] (north of the City of Madison Lake, off County Road 187). A position is available with the [Contact info available to subscribers] for a couple or individual to serve in the capacity of resident caretaker(s) at Duck Lake Park. The position involves overseeing park operations, along with cleaning of park facilities, and mowing during the summer months. To qualify for this position a person must possess good public relation skills, record keeping skills, and have the ability to operate a riding mower and power trimmer. In compensation for these duties, [Contact info available to subscribers] will provide year-round housing, electricity, and telephone for the caretaker(s). This position will require a six-month commitment from May through October. If interested, please apply in person at [Contact info available to subscribers]. Applications will be accepted until 4:00pm on Friday, March 10, 2017. [Contact info available to subscribers] does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age and handicapped status in employment or the provision of services.

CARETAKER COUPLE needed. This is a unique opportunity with a prominent family on Lake Minnetonka for estate gardening, some house cleaning and cooking, and other shared duties with a larger staff. Separate lakeshore home provided with competitive salary and benefits. Non-smokers only. References required. Please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers].

Montana

FREE room/limited board for a couple/single exchanged for part-time work on [Contact info available to subscribers] for three to five months. Includes helping hosts with meal preparation/guest care while supervising two to four volunteers doing the gardening, cleaning, etc. Must be environmentally oriented, love the wild, animals, and not be afraid of hard work. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

VISITOR CENTER RV VOLUNTEERS needed from May 1 through October 27, 2017. [Contact info available to subscribers] is looking for one volunteer or a volunteer couple (with your own RV) to work at the [Contact info available to subscribers] in Fort Peck, MT. Duties will include visitor center staffing, assisting at the front desk, and help with tour groups and programs. You will also need to do park and trail maintenance, perform some landscaping and light maintenance work, safety and maintenance inspections. One RV campsite with full hookups will be available. Please apply here: [Contact info available to subscribers]

Nevada

WE NEED A RANCH CARETAKER to keep watch over various aspects of our ranch (fuel, hay and feed areas, etc.). Our ranch is located in northwestern Nevada. We are looking for someone with past ranch experience. It would be OK if you are currently retired from past ranch work or ranch caretaker work. Must be able to pass a background check and drug test. Pay depends upon experience. Room and board provided. Please include the date you would be available to start. Please send your resume or job history, with work references to [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you.

New Jersey

INNKEEPER(S) NEEDED in Avon by the Sea, NJ. This is a live-in only position. We are looking for a Marketing Intern. Web or computer or Social Media savvy required. A well-groomed person can also help with guest services, very part-time. Would be your second job or perfect for a retired couple or soon to be retired person. It would be perfect if you also have a home based business. If you want to do more hotel or innkeeper duties there are many optional jobs here, such as a cook, housekeeping, etc. that are available. This is more of a place to live than a job at least to begin with. A very modest room is provided to start with, with the ability to improve living quarters provided. But at least your rent, utilities, cable and Internet are paid for. To apply, please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER/MANAGER NEEDED at a Private Lake Club. We have an immediate opening for a self-motivated, hardworking property manager/caretaker of a unique lake club located in Northern New Jersey. This is a full-time, year round position involving property management responsibilities unique to each of the four seasons. The ability and desire to work outdoors is a must. Basic carpentry, plumbing and mechanical skills are essential. Duties include property security, maintenance of grounds, landscaping, beach, docks and buildings; hiring and supervision of summer staff; working closely with the Board of Governors to develop the yearly budget and facility maintenance/capital improvement objectives. Compensation includes a house, utilities, benefit package, and salary. The successful candidate will have 5 to 10 years of relevant experience. Camp/lake operations and direct supervisory experience preferred. Experience working with and supervising young adults is a plus. Please send your resume, including references, to [Contact info available to subscribers] The closing date for applications is February 17, 2017.

New Mexico

CARETAKER NEEDED for a small ranch in the southwestern New Mexico Mountains, duration to be negotiated. Handyperson and Housekeeper couple would be ideal. Livestock, pets, landscaping, fencing, maintenance and small repairs. Private house in a beautiful secluded valley, plus salary, provided. No smoking, drugs or problem drinking. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers].

CARETAKER WANTED. Located near Silver City, NM. Caretaker needed for a remote ranch. Live off the grid, surrounded by Forest and BLM land. Duties include maintaining livestock water, electric fence, corral gates and feeding the livestock guardian dogs. Large RV with all utilities furnished. Approximately 10 hours of work per week. For more information please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

RANCH MANAGER needed in northeastern New Mexico. We are seeking an experienced manager for a stable, long-term working cow/calf operation. General labor including cowboy, fencing, windmill, irrigation and facility/vehicle maintenance is required. Excellent facilities and country. Good references and drug testing required. Fifty miles to town, and the manager is expected to be on the ranch and not in town. Owner is involved, not absentee. Housing, insurance and vehicle provided. Please send your qualifications to [Contact info available to subscribers].

OWNERS SEEKING A RESPONSIBLE WORKING COUPLE for their ranch in Arabela, New Mexico, located near the Lincoln National Forest. Foreman duties include but are not limited to, checking and filling feeders, maintaining and upkeep of multiple houses located on the property, tractor work, mowing, fence and road maintenance. Will also check waterlines and troughs and repair as needed, along with pond maintenance, brush trimming and clearing. The caretaker will be responsible for house cleaning, washing towels, sheets, etc., and keeping houses stocked and ready for guests. Previous ranching experience required along with medium-level handyman skills. On-site housing and utilities furnished. Salary dependent upon experience. Pre-hire drug testing and background checks will be performed prior to an offer of employment. Please respond in writing to [Contact info available to subscribers].

CARETAKER/MANAGER WANTED for a large ranch. An experienced hospitality and property manager is needed for a high mountain ranch near Eagle Nest, NM. The ideal candidate will have experience in property management, hospitality, and general maintenance. The ranch is 140+ acres with a large rental cabin that regularly has guests. This can be a full-time or part-time position, hours and working arrangement are very flexible. We are looking for someone to maintain a residence on the property. This would be ideal for a couple or young family – horses and dogs OK. The essential duties and responsibilities: maintain security of property and equipment, keep track of needed repairs/maintenance items, perform regular maintenance on equipment (tractors, snowmobiles, etc.), hire and oversee any vendors for projects, minor repairs as needed – screens, doors, light bulbs plumbing, fixtures etc., mowing, weed eating, oversee improvement of facilities and land, and receive VRBO clients and insure successful guest check-in and check-out. References and a background check required. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] to apply.

New York

BUSINESS AND HOUSING OPPORTUNITY available. Hairdresser/Barber to serve clientele from July 16th through August 13th of 2017. Also live in and care for house in Marion, New York with two dogs and a possible other roommate. Split gross income 50/50. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

WAYNE COUNTY, Upstate, NY. Seeking an experienced farm hand who can manage and operate a 70 acre fruit/veggie farm. Drive a tractor, truck, spray, prune, mow, and fix equipment. Live on premises. Non-smoking. CDL a plus. Please email your resume and salary desired to [Contact info available to subscribers]

SEEKING A FULL-TIME, EXPERIENCED, caretaker/maintenance person for a beautiful 325-acre, 20-building Buddhist Retreat Center in [Contact info available to subscribers]. The Caretaker carries out on-call duties of the facilities department and maintenance of the property to ensure all emergency calls from guest and employees are handled promptly and thoroughly, and can fix any common household problem. Applicants must be adept in skills such as carpentry, basic plumbing and electric, operating machinery. Knowledge of heating systems, finish work, and snow-plowing experience a plus. This position is full-time, year-round and can be labor-intensive at times. Annual salary plus $200/month voucher towards Obamacare group policy provided. Modest on-site housing possible for the right candidate. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] with a cover letter, resume and references.

house sitter NEEDED. I need someone to stay in my Brooklyn condo with my cat for about three months, starting March 15. The condo is quite large, over 1,900 square feet. There are three bedrooms; the master bedroom has a large bath on the main floor. Two other nice bedrooms are upstairs with a full bath. I have hardwood floors on the first level. I live just steps away from the subway and there is easy access to shopping right down my street. You can live here rent-free, I will take care of all the utility bills, but I cannot afford to offer any compensation. If you are an interested cat-lover, please email me a message on why you would be interested in staying here and taking care of my cat while I’m gone, along with your references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER COUPLE wanted for a seasonal Adirondack home on Raquette Lake. There are two boat-access camps: the main camp consists of four buildings on ten acres; and your camp is a 1,600 sq. ft. restored boathouse with two bedroom, 11/2 baths. Both require regular maintenance of buildings, grounds, and boats for retired owners who seek help keeping up with the daily care. The ideal couple is retired, seeking summer work in the Adirondacks, will have own boat, but a boat can be furnished. Season is from May 1 to October 1 with negotiable salary and opportunities for additional work around the lake. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

FULL-TIME INNKEEPER needed for a nine room B&B in Fishkill, NY. The [Contact info available to subscribers], set on 4.5 acres, with on-site pool, barns, greenhouse and gym. This home has ties to the Revolutionary War located in the Historic Hudson Valley, 60 miles north of New York City. Seeking an experienced couple or single capable of operating and growing this amazing property. Responsibilities include preparing breakfast, concierge, overseeing housekeeping, phone and emails, reservations, check in and out and creating a memorable guest experience. Must be hardworking, energetic, reliable, non-smoking and computer literate. Compensation will be based on experience, on site apartment, meals and transportation. Health insurance and retirement benefits available. Please visit our web site at [Contact info available to subscribers] to view this beautiful B&B. Please send your resume, letter of intent, copy of current driver’s license, and photo to [Contact info available to subscribers]

[Contact info available to subscribers] in upstate New York is looking for a host-caretaker couple with their own RV for the town park for the summer of 2017 camping season in exchange for an RV campsite with hookups. Besides being present to welcome park users, responsibilities will include: simple daily water testing, lawn mowing as needed, upkeep of restrooms, and required record-keeping. The [Contact info available to subscribers] is a very pretty, seven-acre, established park and 20+ site campground, full of mature trees and open spaces, owned and operated by the local municipality of the [Contact info available to subscribers]. The main characteristic we are looking for in our caretaker couple is a friendly face to welcome patrons to the park and help us to continue the park’s development. Our 2017 season runs from May 1st through September 30th. For more info, please call the campground at [Contact info available to subscribers].

New Zealand

FULL-TIME, ON SITE Caretaker/Property Coordinator needed for the Greyhounds As Pets Adoption Programme Trust (GAP). We require a suitably qualified on site coordinator to look after our 27 acre rehoming facility situated on State Highway 1, Levin. Duties include caretaking, property maintenance including lawn mowing, gardening and security. This role also assists the GAP rehoming manager in transporting dogs to the Veterinary clinic and the Inter Island Ferry as required. A two bedroom unfurnished house is provided on the property as part of the remuneration package. New Zealand applicants need to be physically fit, have handy maintenance skills, be able to use two ride-on mowers and be prepared to assist with stand-in dog handling assistance if required. An affinity with animal welfare is also essential. The successful applicant reports to the GAP Rehoming Manager. NZ residents, please send your application to [Contact info available to subscribers].

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A NEW CLEANER to join our team here at [Contact info available to subscribers] in Dunedin ASAP. We are a small, friendly, international team, and you will assist us with our general housekeeping duties. Ideally, we would like someone who is able to stay a minimum of three weeks, preferably more. Experience is not necessary but an advantage. You will need to work three hours per day (from 10am – 1pm), six days a week. In return we offer accommodation in a four bedroom unit, free laundry, and free and unlimited internet. You do need to have a valid Work Visa (working holiday), IRD number and NZ bank account. If this position sounds like you, please call us at [Contact info available to subscribers] to have a chat. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Nicaragua

GUEST RANCH INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY for a couple available now. Get out from behind that desk and get in the saddle. Do you have what it takes to be a hands-on working couple at an off-the-grid cowboy-style guest ranch in the tropics? If so, we want to hear from you. We are looking for candidates to begin as early as mid-February. We are an intimate solar powered guest ranch offering guided horseback tours with four rooms for overnight guests. Be sure to check out our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] to acquaint yourself with the ranch. What we are looking for in a couple: one of you must be a very experienced rider with a good knowledge of western riding (and be able to provide riding lessons to beginners). The experienced horse person should also have basic knowledge of horse healthcare and be as well-skilled in horsemanship (on the ground horse work) as they are in the saddle. The other should have some experience or be willing to learn fast. You both have experience in hospitality and enjoy hosting international guests. You love people and would enjoy the role of ranch host. One of you must love the kitchen and cooking up meals for up to 15 people ~ with knowledge of menu planning and costing. You will be responsible for prepping and hosting nightly dinners. You both can drive a ‘manual shift’ vehicle. General responsibilities including daily errands to town and pick-up and delivery of guests. Candidate(s) should have intermediate or higher level of Spanish, be very comfortable in nature, and be interested in exploring a sustainable, off-grid lifestyle. You are well traveled and comfortable living in a foreign culture. Ideally this is not your first time to Central America. You enjoy photography and are willing to photograph our tours and do post editing of the images. The ranch is located 20 minutes from the surf beach town of San Juan del Sur. The couple will be required to lead horseback rides and host guests at the ranch in addition to some administration work. Hours are by no means fixed. Housing accommodation, laundry service, cell phone, and access to transport are included as well as a basic stipend after completion of training. This is a great opportunity for a couple who is interested in gaining valuable experience in ecotourism and like the idea of living abroad in Nicaragua. If you are interested in this position please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] and attach your resume(s) and a current photo. We will contact suitable candidates for a skype interview.

Ohio

ESTATE HOUSEKEEPER needed. Some cooking required. They have a beautiful 20,000 sq. ft. home (all on one floor) that you will help care for along with three other employees. They are seeking one of the best. This is a beautiful estate in Delaware, Ohio. Most of their employees have been with them over 15 years and this is a newly created position. Besides working for a really nice employer and an exciting family they will be providing you with paid vacation, 401K, insurance and a great salary. This is a live-out position. Please send your resume, photo, and copy of driver’s license to [Contact info available to subscribers] No phone calls, please.

A DAYTON, OHIO FAMILY needs a housekeeper for their beautiful home. The ideal employee is hardworking, honest, consistent and flexible. Duties and hours can change based on demands of the day. We are looking for someone who will be willing to stay long-term. The principals of the home are business owners (of several businesses), and philanthropists. They travel often, and have a second home in Florida which at times could require the staff to come along. The main expectations of this role are all aspects of cleaning and maintaining cleanliness and organization of the home, as well as laundry. Helping when entertaining, in terms of serving food or beverages, cleaning up after meals, etc. is also a plus. The employee must be presentable and professional at all times. Must have good English-speaking ability and a valid driver’s license. The housekeeper may be expected to go on simple errands and a vehicle would be available for their use in that case. Must be respectful and professional in demeanor. Please send your resume, photo, and copy of your driver’s license to [Contact info available to subscribers] No phone calls, please.

ESTATE HEAD HOUSEKEEPER needed. A senior couple in Beavercreek, OH needs a Housekeeper for their beautiful home. The right candidate will have at least two years’ experience working in a private home of wealth. Responsibilities for this position include housecleaning, laundry, setting up for occasional dinner parties and cleaning up after, maintaining relationships with all maintenance personnel (the house is 100 years old and requires a great deal of upkeep), and running errands. The right candidate for this position will be smart, self-starting, and perceptive (in other words, if there’s a problem, you’re the kind of person who will fix it rather than wait for your employer to tell you to do it!); presentable; and friendly. Hours are Monday through Friday. Salary commensurate with skills and experience and includes two weeks’ vacation, paid insurance and utilities, and a rent-free beautifully-furnished home in a lovely neighborhood. Please send your resume, photo, and copy of your driver’s license to [Contact info available to subscribers] No phone calls, please.

Oklahoma

CARETAKER POSITION available from the [Contact info available to subscribers] on Monkey Island, a peninsula on the northern shore of Grand Lake o’ the Cherokees, located eight miles southwest of Grove, Oklahoma. We are seeking to fill the caretaker position for managing its property on Grand Lake. Onsite home provided. Duties will consist of overseeing members’ homes, grounds, docks, security, pool and landscaping with light computer skills. Applicants with resume and referrals should reply to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Oregon

CAVE JUNCTION, OREGON. PART-TIME CARETAKER needed. Starting May to November. Must like cats, equines, dogs. I go camping allot. Covered RV site with full hookups provided. Well behaved pets are okay. No Pot/drug users. References required. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

WE’RE LOOKING FOR A LONG-TERM, LIVE-IN house sitter to watch over our house and our three dogs in our large four bedroom home in Portland, Oregon. We need the house sitter (single or a couple, but no children please) to start on June 1 and stay at least six months while we are out of the country. We have a lovely home in the Alameda Ridge area. We will leave detailed instructions for the care of our three dogs. This is a great opportunity for an individual or couple, who are responsible, trustworthy, email communicators with us as we travel, and dog lovers. Please send an email about yourself along with references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

CAMP CARETAKER needed. This is a seasonal position, full-time, salaried position, running from mid-May through the camp closure, usually around the end of September. This would be an ideal situation for a couple as we have only one cabin available for living quarters although we can arrange additional living quarters. The [Contact info available to subscribers] caretaker job responsibilities will include maintenance of camp grounds which involves mowing, weed-eating, moving rotating sprinklers, raking. Maintenance of buildings which involves sweeping, mopping, trash removal, general repair, keeping supplies stocked in bathhouses. After each meal, assist in the kitchen with dish washing. Be available to assist with receiving inventory and heavy lifting as needed. We are a friendly and easy-going group and we work at the camp because it is fun, and we want to be here. For more information about the Camp, please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] and click on our “About Us” page. The camp complement consists of three full-time positions, the Host/Caretaker, the cook, and the assistant. The Host/Caretaker and assistant assist the cook in the kitchen. We have one to two additional people helping out in the kitchen during larger camps. We are an equal opportunity employer. To apply please send an email expressing your interest and outlining your experience to [Contact info available to subscribers]. These positions are open until filled so call immediately if you are interested.

Panama

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED at the [Contact info available to subscribers] in the cloud forest in the Fortuna Forest Reserve. This is a very unique ecolodge in a cloud forest park. We offer several opportunities to volunteers. We are “Our Pick” in the Lonely Planet guide book and have 4.5 stars on the TripAdvisor website. Google us and you will find lots of information about visiting or volunteering with us in Panama. We are located strategically on the main road that links both oceans in a cloud forest park called Fortuna. We are looking for a volunteer to work with guests, check-ins, check-outs, giving information about tours, organizing events. We are also looking for an Assistant Manager. Volunteers will experience the following: being involved with developing the projects, seeing jungle wildlife every day, playing with the kinkajou, hiking, swimming in the river, meeting the locals, practicing Spanish, living in a cloud forest, enjoying the comforts of the hostel, meeting tourists, working with an organic coffee farm, and using your creativity. To learn more and apply, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

Pennsylvania

A PHILADELPHIA FAMILY needs a live-in couple for their large, beautiful home. This family, without pets, needs a couple with at least five years’ experience and/or professional training for the care of a private home of wealth. They would like a couple with good common sense and a strong service attitude. The right candidates will be self-motivated, friendly yet professional, flexible, and detail-oriented. Responsibilities include housecleaning, organization, laundry/ironing, grounds keeping and maintenance, vehicle care, handyman work, occasional backup childcare, and anything else necessary to ensure quality care of their home and family. If you are seeking a loving family to be a part of and the satisfaction of running and caring for an efficient household, this is the perfect opportunity for you! The salary will be up to $100,000 as commensurate with skills and experience, and includes a private apartment. Please send your resume, photo, and copy of driver’s license to [Contact info available to subscribers] No phone calls, please.

COUPLE NEEDED for a caretaker/housekeeper/cook position for a private hunting club. A family oriented hunting and fishing club in Northeastern PA (Pocono Mountains) is seeking happy, responsible, energetic, married couple for full-time, year-round, live-in caretaker/ housekeeper/cook position on 2,350 beautiful wooded acres. Duties include preparing and serving three meals a day, ordering and maintaining food inventory, managing room reservations for members, care and maintenance of buildings, grounds and roads, interaction with members and guests, computer generated ordering and billing and support of members’ fishing and hunting activities. The projected start date is March 1, 2017. The caretaker couple’s qualifications should include the following: * High school diploma or beyond * Direct experience cooking for large groups * Experience in food service, lodging, or hospitality industry * Excellent communication skills – spoken, written, email, and phone * Proficiency in basic computer software – MS Word, MS Excel, accounting software * Ability to maintain accurate records * Experience hunting and fishing * Service oriented dispositions * Ability and desire to live on-site at the Club full-time * Experience operating heavy equipment such as tractor, mower, splitter, chainsaw * Mechanical, electrical, carpentry, plumbing skills desirable * Both applicants must have a valid drivers’ license and clean driving record * Background check required This private, members only, family oriented hunting and fishing club was chartered many years ago by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is situated on several thousand acres with two lakes, several miles of a major stream, and numerous large conifer swamps, all surrounded by hardwood Forest Land. The site includes a large Clubhouse (lodge), PA bank barn, tackle house, three boathouses, four kennel runs, and a trap range. Members enjoy overnight lodging, three daily meals, and hunting and fishing related activities with deer, bear, coyote, bobcat, beaver, otter, turkey, grouse, trout, bass, pickerel, crappie, and bald eagles found on the premises. The compensation package will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The package includes a full-time residence (onsite four bedroom/two bath apartment in clubhouse), all utilities, full board, salary, healthcare contribution, paid annual vacation, and more. Interested and qualified applicants should send their resumes and contact info to [Contact info available to subscribers].

CARETAKER/HOUSEKEEPER/COOK COUPLE needed for a Private Hunting/Fishing Club in Dingmans Falls, PA starting in March 2017. This is a wonderful opportunity for a couple who would enjoy living in and working as caretakers for a private hunting and fishing club in the Pocono Mountains. [Contact info available to subscribers] dates back to the 19th century. The private land consists of 940 acres surrounding a mile long lake fed by the Bushkill River. Our membership is active in a wildlife management plan in which we not only hunt and fish, but also work together to improve the habitat for all our wildlife including deer, bear, beaver, turkey, otter, many species of fish, bald eagle, duck, and other waterfowl. The position is for full-time residency at our club for a couple well versed in hospitality responsible for various duties including: maintenance of grounds, food plots and firewood supply, running/maintaining small outdoor machinery, housekeeping of the clubhouse, cooking for up to 40 members/guests, and managing finances for the kitchen. Salary and tips will be from $35,000 to $45,000, along with excellent benefits including free housing, utilities included, health insurance, and paid vacation. To learn more, please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] then mail your resume and references to Caretaker Position, [Contact info available to subscribers].

Portugal

INTERESTED IN SELF-SUFFICIENCY? Want to help build a community? Love the sea? [Contact info available to subscribers] has arrived on the coast of Algarve, Portugal, going slowly south to a warmer climate. The journey so far has been a pleasant one, with almost too little wind down the coast. We have spent the last two weeks working on the boat and slowly making her ready for crossing the Atlantic. We are installing more electricity onboard via solar panels. We run at 2-4 ampere per hour on average and hopefully we will manage to generate enough with the solar panels. Everything else seems to work OK, but there is always stuff needing to be fixed on a new boat. Our list is still long but getting shorter each day. If you want to join us just send us an email message. We are also looking for a crew for our Atlantic crossing. Please send an email to [Contact info available to subscribers] explaining why you would be interested in our community and please place this in the Subject Line: Sea Gypsy Application so we know you have been reading this. Love from [Contact info available to subscribers] – a sea gypsy tribe of tomorrow!

Rhode Island

FACILITIES MANAGER/PROPERTY CARETAKER needed in Harrisville, RI. The [Contact info available to subscribers], located on 220 acres in Harrisville is one of the premier Shooting Sports Clubs in New England. Founded in the 1940’s, the 500+ Member Club boasts: a rifle and pistol range, pistol pits, trap and skeet fields, sporting clays and five stand, 3D archery, a new indoor pistol range, fishing ponds, outdoor pavilion and a new club house, event hall and commercial kitchen. We are seeking a live on premise, full-time Facilities Manager and Property Caretaker to manage our facilities and property. In this role, the Facilities Manager/Caretaker will interact with Club Members and the general public in regards to the Club, sporting and other social events in person, by phone and by email, monitor routine and non-routine maintenance schedules and emergency calls for physical plant maintenance and repair, provide daily and routine maintenance and cleaning of facilities that include the Club House, bar, kitchen, event hall and restrooms, provide daily inspection of outdoor facilities and secure all buildings and club areas after dark, manage the bar and general kitchen inventory and order to maintain stock levels as needed, purchase and receive scheduled deliveries from authorized vendors, suppliers and distributors for authorized club functions, purchase and pick up supplies and dry goods as needed from vendors and suppliers, provide detailed reports of supplies, ordering and cash-out, and maintain a daily log of activities. A passion for the outdoors, shooting sports and fishing are highly desirable but not required. A ServSafe Certification is preferred. This is a full-time on premise role with a competitive salary based on experience. On premise housing is provided that includes electric, heating and cable. All applicants must pass criminal history, drug screen, and credit checks. This is a drug free facility. Must have a valid driver’s license with a reliable and insured vehicle. Health benefits are not provided for this position. Please forward your resume and complete contact information to [Contact info available to subscribers]. Please, no phone calls.

CARETAKER(S) NEEDED for a beautiful, often cold and snowy, old home outside of Providence, while I will be away from March 15 through May 1, 2017. Feeding my dog and cat, and keeping the house warm, are the main requirements. No pay, but I will provide all utilities. Seeking reliable, honest, contented animal and country lovers, with references. There will be plenty of time to do your own thing here, such as reading, writing, painting, sculpting, etc. Please no smoker(s), drugs, etc. To apply, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Spain

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A FREINDLY, ENERGETIC COUPLE to live on location to run the day-to-day aspects of our [Contact info available to subscribers] in Marbella. We are a small B&B with seven rooms centrally located in Marbella very close to the beach. The job is for a nine month period per year from March until the end of November. There is a possibility to start in February for training and to continue working after the nine months. Responsibilities will include breakfast service, cleaning of the rooms and the property, checking guests in/out, laundry/ironing, occasional lunch/snack/drink service, gardening; shopping for food, cleaning of the swimming pool, and minor repairs and maintenance of the property. Must be available for concierge service. Customer service is our number one concern, as we are a small place that strives to always serve with a smile and make guests feel like family. We are a Boutique Bed & Breakfast who offer luxury services and facilities with the friendliness and familiarity of a B&B. This job provides free accommodation and a wage. Couple applicants must speak both English and Spanish, and must be able to work legally in Spain. Only couples, no families. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

SWITZERLAND and DUBAI

AN EXPERIENCED AND CAPABLE HOUSEKEEPER is required for this wonderful family in Switzerland and Dubai. Our Clients are a family with four young children. A House Manager will also be in the post and the successful applicant would be required to stand in for them on occasions. The successful candidate will be experienced in all normal housekeeping duties to a high standard with attention to detail and with knowledge in the care and cleaning of silver, marble and fine furnishings. Very high standards are expected and this role is for the most capable of candidates. The Housekeeper will travel between the two countries will be offered separate staff accommodation. Mobile phones with calls are included in the package along with one flight home per year up to the value of 500 Euros. The start date is ASAP, though a trial in Dubai will be required before hand. Excellent salary will be provided for the right candidate. Please send your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers].

Texas

A HILL COUNTRY RANCH needs an experienced ranch worker with cow/calf, hunting and equipment experience. House, utilities and truck are furnished. Please send resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers].

RANCH MANAGER COUPLE wanted for a 20-section ranch in Fisher County, Texas for ranch/wildlife and household needs. The job entails wildlife management, operation and maintenance of standard farm equipment, ranch care and improvement, housekeeping and general support for owners. Competitive compensation based on ability and experience. New ranch manager house and ranch truck provided. Looking for long-term employees. References required. To apply, please mail your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers].

MANAGER NEEDED for a South Texas ranch, located between George West and Freer. The start date will be June 1, 2017. Must have strong mechanical skills. Capable of maintaining housing, vehicles, equipment, horses, cattle, domestic animals, wildlife. Heavy machinery operation, fencing, water, road and brush work. Prefer a mature couple. Wife paid to assist housekeeping, cooking duties. Background, credit check required. Please send a letter or resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Utah

RANCH CARETAKER POSITION available. The Board of Directors of [Contact info available to subscribers], a Utah non-profit corporation, is currently seeking a qualified individual or family to serve as Ranch Caretaker(s) of [Contact info available to subscribers] and its related amenities on a full-time basis. [Contact info available to subscribers] is a beautiful ranch nestled in the back country of picturesque Southern Utah, specifically about 35 miles northeast of Kanab, Utah. The 8,000 acre Ranch consists of approximately 300 individual Units or Lots owned by association members, ten commonly owned cabins, approximately 2,000 acres of commonly owned association lands, three stocked trout ponds, two water systems, a small store, a Ranch Headquarters area that includes the caretaker’s four bedroom homestead set amongst large shade trees and surrounded by large lawn areas, a garden plot, flower beds, in-ground fire pit, playground, livestock pens and additional buildings and spaces. While the only electricity available is through solar power, the Ranch does have internet and cell phone service. The Ranch Caretaker responsibilities are: maintenance/housekeeping of association owned rental cabins and Ranch roads, basic carpentry projects, home maintenance skills, operate and maintain Ranch equipment, be self-motivated and self-sufficient, and provide an outgoing and friendly atmosphere for association members that visit yearly. Specifics of duties will be provided upon applicant’s request. Salary dependent upon experience. For a complete job description or to apply, please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] Applicants must provide a current resume, at least three references and submit to a drug test. This position would be ideal for a family that home schools. Position open until filled.

Vermont

CARETAKERS WANTED in Mt Holly, VT from June 1, 2017 to May 31, 2018. Reliable, rugged and personable individual, family or companions to care for a rural property: two rustic buildings, three rental cabins, and two lakes on 400 acres surrounded by protected land. Duties include equipment, water system and building maintenance, mowing, firewood, snow removal, rental cabin preparation and cleaning. Greet, orient, and support renters through the rental season; provide security during off season. Strong communication skills required for interaction with renters, corporation members, contractors and local community. Self-starting and organizational skills required for project management. The property is isolated, with exquisite scenery and abundant wildlife. You can view details at [Contact info available to subscribers] Please email your resume and cover letter to [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER WANTED. Caretaker needed for a historic Vermont trout fishing club for the May – October, 2017 season. Mowing, lodge cleaning, light maintenance required. Salary plus private cottage housing provided. Please send your resume, references, and a short note about yourself to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Washington

ORCAS ISLAND, WASHINGTON. Looking for a liveaboard, couple or single, to oversee daily activities in a seventy slip non-transient marina during summer months. Winter months would consist of looking after an estate. Duties would be the following: Housekeeping, mowing, and some small projects. Carpentry, knowledge of wells, and mechanical skills a plus. Compensation based on qualifications. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER WANTED. Seeking a self-motivated, energetic individual or couple to help maintain estate properties in Mason County. A two bedroom home is available as compensation for duties performed. Hours are flexible; 20 hours per week. Duties include care and maintenance of the residence, housekeeping, groundskeeping and repair, physical outdoor labor to include use of chainsaw, weed eater, lawn mowers, blower, etc. Security of properties and care of a dog in the owner’s absence. Occasional chauffeur services may be requested. Honesty and a strong work ethic a must. Background check required. Email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wisconsin

LIVE-IN CARETAKER COUPLE needed. Do you enjoy working outdoors? Do like to hunt and fish? A long-term, live-in caretaker/groundskeeper position is available on a beautiful private lake estate near Pickerel, WI on 700 private acres. A three bedroom home will be provided. The caretaker couple will have the full use of the property, and must have a strong work ethic, be trustworthy and have a sense of responsibility. Must be self-motivated and able to work without supervision. Duties include but not limited to, lawn care, trail maintenance, vehicle maintenance, and general handyman skills, including work with a chainsaw and power tools. Winter responsibilities are generally limited to snow plowing. The ideal candidate would be a recently retired couple with an outside income. A small salary of $500/month will be provided. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers].

FULL-TIME ON-SITE CARETAKER sought for a residential co-op on 80+ acre lake property at [Contact info available to subscribers] in Wisconsin’s Northwoods. Located three miles from town and schools on the state highway. Duties include, but not limited to, general security and maintenance. Exact duties, salary, and benefits to match experience and ability. Computer skills essential. Experience, proven people skills, and references required. Also seeking a seasonal kitchen manager/cook. Please respond to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wyoming

MAINTENANCE CARETAKER needed at [Contact info available to subscribers]. We are hiring a full-time caretaker, effective June 2017. Duties include maintenance and security of the Club property. Must be hard working with high integrity and good people skills. Housing provided. For an application, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Newly retired couple seeks caretaker/animal care position in a rural setting for home, farm or ranch. We are an engineer/handyman and a dog groomer/equestrian who would love to care for your home, property and animals. We’re a down to earth couple, extremely reliable, responsible and lifelong animal lovers. We are longtime homeowners and understand what it takes to keep a home up both inside and out. Prefer living on property. Please contact us at [Contact info available to subscribers].

Reliable, honest, non-smoking, clean, semi-retired, caretaker available. Have tools, handyman skills, own income and a valid driver’s license. Looking for a quiet, rural setting on the East Coast. Will work extra for a stipend. Can do mowing, general cleaning, and pool care. Am clean and neat, with a security background. Resume, references, and driving record available. I will treat your property as if it was my own, plus some. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

Greetings – We are a conscientious and ‘wellness-oriented’ husband-and-wife team, seeking a longer-term live-in Property Caretaker/Personal Assistant opportunity. Our experience includes (but is not limited to): Facility and Event Management; General (Lt./Med.) Maintenance/Repairs; House and Pet-Sitting; Housekeeping; Landscape Maintenance; Meal Preparation; Organizing; Painting; Seasonal Cleaning; as well as: Administrative Assistance and Errand Running. Additionally, we can offer various holistic, Therapeutic modalities and programs. We look forward to hearing from you! Please contact us at [Contact info available to subscribers].

Doctoral student seeks house sitting, caretaking position in Fort Collins, Colorado for Fall 2017. Experience with houseplants, domestic pets, horses, and wilderness settings. Professional references available. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Christian mother with two teenage boys, boy scouts and one teenage girl (all honor students) seeking caretaking position in Newton County Georgia ASAP. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Seeking a live-in caretaker/caregiver position. Retired San Francisco professional tailor seeks a job position, preferably in California’s Central and North Coast. Excellent references, resume available for long-term, permanent house sitting. Seeks a live-in caretaker/caregiver job/on site security guard, 30 years’ experience, handy man, pet sitting, light maintenance, light gardening, light food preparation and cooking; can run errands in town and country with my Ford van. Have a current driver’s license, car insurance. Smoke/drink/drug free. Quiet, able bodied, and reliable. Clean, quiet living quarters must go with above position. Available immediately. “The caretaker with the caring touch”. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers].

I’m looking for a house sitting/caretaking opportunity in the Camden, Maine area starting March 1st, or earlier. I’m a responsible adult with excellent references. I don’t have pets, don’t smoke, and have a quiet social life. I work full-time for a nonprofit organization and am in nursing school, and I’d love to take good care of a residence. My preferences are for something private and close to Camden. Please let me know if you have questions or if you’d like additional information by emailing [Contact info available to subscribers] Looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks!

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Talented landscape Designer/Jack of All trades is seeking a career change to caretaker/property manager with over 35 years’ experience. I have a rich experience maintaining and beautifying properties, while providing value added indoor and outdoor services such as light construction, home theater, IT networking and general home maintenance. Recommendations can be easily provided that will further demonstrate my vast professional skill set along with endorsements of my lovable character. While currently located near Philadelphia, I am ready and looking to migrate westward to be closer to my son and grandchildren. If you are looking for an easy going professional that can handle anything inside and out of your property, look no further. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers].

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Husband and wife, ages 62 and 56, seek a live-in caretaker position in Marin County, California. Retired Parks Superintendent of 40 years also with many years of experience in Property Maintenance including pool care. We are very comfortable with animals and very handy. We like to upkeep the home, yard, water plants, etc. We have no pets, and we prefer to live quietly and get along well with neighbors. We have excellent credit and can provide references. We would be pleased to be considered for your caretaker’s cottage or rental unit. Flexible move in schedule. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Dear Esteemed Conservationists: On Accomack County’s bayside on the Eastern Shore of Virginia lies a precious ecosystem like no other. “Wild Acres”‘s 127.7 acres of forests, marshes, field, edges, and over 1.3 miles of waterfront is home to a biodiversity of indigenous mammals, birds, herptiles, invertebrates, fish, and wild flora. As a nurturing steward, I have managed “Wild Acres” estate, my homeland, for dwindling Northern Bobwhite and other game and nongame species, including neotropical songbirds. I would like this land and water’s environmental integrity and wildlife heritage to remain intact. This haven would be ideal for nature lovers, sportsmen, fishermen, natural resource education programs, and/or an ecolodge. (Also on the estate is an “as is” bungalow with a Colonial wood-embellished fireplace and alcove). Currently, “Wild Acres” is not listed with a realtor. I would like to work directly with an appropriate conservation entity to purchase and continue to nourish this rare property. Pristine property like this is rapidly disappearing. Given “Wild Acres”‘s vast attributes, I think that $895,000 is a fair price. I look forward to hearing from interested persons and will show “Wild Acres” by appointment only. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]