The Caretaker Gazette May / June 2008

Alaska

ALASKA CARETAKING couple needed from September 1 – May 1, on a comfortable self-sufficient remote Aleutian homestead. You can enjoy the whales, fish, caribou, hydroelectric power, Internet, phone, chickens, greenhouse, woodworking shop, loom, sauna, and hot tub. Skiff/outboard, general mechanical and maintenance skills required. For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers] Monthly stipend provided.

LIVE IN THE ALASKA BUSH! We need experienced person(s) for a 15 room hotel/lodge, located on the Kuskokwim River in McGrath, Alaska – population 321. We are located 400+ miles northwest of Anchorage. Hotel/lodge duties include taking reservations, planning meals, ordering supplies, picking up guests, cooking meals and cleaning establishment daily. Must be a self-motivated person(s). Airfare to Alaska is included in the benefits. Salary depends on experience. To apply, please fax your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers].

HOTEL MANAGEMENT position available in Anchorage. Apartment, salary and bonus provided. Experience and vehicle required. Couple preferred. To apply, please fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers].

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES available in [Contact info available to subscribers]. 60 host positions statewide. Camp hosts receive free campsite, stipend, training and more. Season is May to September with a minimum four week commitment. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] or please visit our web site for more information at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Argentina

ORGANIC FARMSTAY available at [Contact info available to subscribers], an agro-tourism establishment, in the magical town of El Bolsón. You can enjoy the experience of community, of country living and of the pristine wilderness of the Patagonia Mountains in a family setting, in exchange for working on our farm. This is a unique place, with a natural beauty that in every season moves you with the colors, the mountains, the clear skies and the crystal clear waters; where in every town and every word you breathe the feeling of the Mapuche Indians, the people of the earth, whose traditions and language are in the woods and rivers of the region. Please go to [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Arizona

COUPLE wanted. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced couple to work for an appreciative employer in Paradise Valley. Excellent homemaking, cooking and property management skills needed. We offer a friendly, warm working environment, excellent compensation and benefits package and a private, separate apartment on the estate for you to live in. Please email your resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers] for an immediate interview. Flexible start date. We look forward to you joining our long-term staff.

CARETAKER TEAM needed for a remote southern Arizona homestead. Handyperson skills a plus. House, garden space, animals OK. You pay utilities. Minimum commitment is six months. For more info, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

FAMILY CARETAKER needed full-time in Scottsdale. Job includes childcare, house cleaning, errands, lite cooking, some nights required. Salary based on experience. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

BEAUTIFUL VERDE VALLEY B&B seeks caretaker(s). We are looking for an individual or couple to manage the yard work, general maintenance and general cleaning of our Bed & Breakfast in the Phoenix area. Duties include: weekly lawn mowing, weeding, trimming, sprinkler maintenance. Daily/weekly cleaning of our three guest rooms and bathrooms and common area kitchen and living room. Daily/weekly maintenance including: organizing, repairing, painting, plumbing, etc. Ideal candidate would live on-site in their RV or our brand new Travel Trailer. Compensation (room & board) equal to $10 per hour for 40 hours per week. That would be 40 hours for an individual or 20 hours each for a couple. Hours are very flexible! Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

REST AREA caretaker teams needed throughout Arizona. Job is 40/hours week. Weekend work is required. Must be willing to relocate. Must be able to work outdoors. Janitorial and light landscaping. Do basic repairs and lift 50 lbs. safely. Need a valid AZ driver’s license. Housing available. For application, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

LOOKING FOR a Christian Property Caretaker. Would like to find a Christian individual, or couple, with diverse skills to help maintain farm-like property in Cottonwood, AZ (outside Sedona). Work exchange for attractive housing on private river-front property; quiet, beautiful, access to private tennis court and swimming pool, greenhouse and much more. Examples of duties include when needed: mowing, watering, general handyman, pool cleaning, house maintenance, and greenhouse. Must be a self-motivated and honest worker. Need to have an eye for what needs to be done, and desire to improve surroundings. An interest in healthy living is a plus. No: drugs, alcohol, tobacco. Vegetarian preferred. Must have references. Compensation: housing, including utilities, TV cable, internet service etc., and food from the greenhouse. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

A RURAL RETREAT CENTER needs an assistant. A spiritual couple with 80 acres of pristine high desert retreat property offer one – six month sustainable living and organic gardening internships, work-exchange experience doing general outdoor light construction, and low-cost retreats for contemplation, meditation, time for recovery from personal trauma, or just to get away from frantic urban living. Please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] and email us today at [Contact info available to subscribers] May all beings live in peace and know peace in their hearts and minds.

Letters to the Editor

Gary, the ad we ran in the Caretaker Gazette in the November issue attracted over 130 applicants from all over the country. It was a bit overwhelming, with the high quality of applicants making the choice a difficult one. Thanks to your publication we were able to find just the person we wanted. Thanks, M.H. [Contact info available to subscribers] NC

Glad to read another success story with The Caretaker Gazette, Mike! Please spread the good word about The Caretaker Gazette. Thanks Mike.

Dear Gary: Just a thought – I have talked with other subscribers and some of us have faced the same frustrating dilemma. We send resumes, information, and even a SASE to some potential employers and never hear a word. No notice that our information was received, no word that the caretaking position has been filled or they’re simply not interested in us, etc. Is there some way your publication can encourage an article for persons placing ads advocating some sort of response to applicants? I know this is hard. It just seems there is no courtesy anymore. They won’t even return a SASE saying they’re not interested! Just something to think about. Thanks, K.C. Lake Geneva, WI

Keith, I always ask the advertisers to have the common courtesy to reply to all applicants, even after they fill their position. We’ve printed notices about it in the Gazette and will continue to request that all advertisers kindly respond to all applicants, and hope they comply! Many of our advertisers do respond to applicants, even if it’s just a postcard or an email message indicating that they have filled their position.

We have moved and accepted a caretaking position we saw advertised in the Gazette. Thank you. We are very busy in our new position right now. We are caretakers at a camp that is in full swing for the summer. We know the Berkshires will be a great place to spend the summer. Our best to you, and keep those Gazettes coming. We love the opportunities that you are providing us in the Gazette. N. M. Great Barrington, MA

Thanks for your kind words, Nancy. I’m glad your new caretaking assignment is offering you a nice summer there!

We placed an ad for a caretaker for our remote ranch in New Mexico thinking that we might get a couple of responses. Ha! To our surprise and delight we received over 60. It was actually a daunting task to sort and respond to so many candidates. There were some dreamers, of course; but, overall, the qualifications of the applicants were surprising. We have hired a couple who will be starting in April. I’m pleased and excited about the new situation. Thanks for your helpful publication. R.T., Coyote NM

Thanks for letting us know that the ad you placed in The Caretaker Gazette resulted in so many responses from qualified candidates and that, in the end, you were able to find a couple to caretake your ranch. Many of the property owners who advertise in the Gazette have told us that they have found the best people to housesit or caretake their properties.

Arkansas

CARETAKER POSITION AVAILABLE for a single, responsible, non-smoker in northwest Arkansas. Private setting. Pool table. Internet access and satellite provided. You pay electric. No salary. Best suited for applicant with an outside source of income. Duties include cleaning and management of a small 1,200 square foot dome house and tend to two bunnies, yet to be established vegetable and flower gardens. Private room and bath. Two additional bedrooms will be rented to two other singles interested in intentional living and garden maintenance. Out of state owner with video access to the house and property. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

Australia

CARETAKER required to occupy a two bedroom cottage in the Seymour area. Must be physically fit to undertake part-time gardening and mixed farming duties in exchange for rent. To apply, please mail a detailed letter including references to: [Contact info available to subscribers]

SEEKING a conscientious, garden-loving couple or suitable single, interested in wildlife and the environment, and keen to conserve both, to fill the position of gardener(s)/caretaker(s) at Kingbilli, a 300 acre property on the banks of the Little River in the Cathedral Valley at Taggerty. Duties include: care of landscaped gardens, cleaning and maintenance of two guest cottages and homestead, general property maintenance, and guiding tourists on Llama Eco-Treks. The position offered is not salaried, but instead, entails part-time work in exchange for accommodation. Our Gardener(s)/Caretaker(s) are provided with their own private, self-contained, fully furnished, bluestone cottage with open fire, heated outdoor Jacuzzi and creek side summerhouse. To apply, please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER POSITION available in Runaway Bay. We require the services of a resident caretaker to oversee security of an emerging development. Runaway Bay is a suburb of the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. The name “Runaway Bay” was coined to promote the area as a tranquil retreat. If you have a genuine, desire to excel in this role, are fit and healthy, have a caravan or motorhome to position on the site, then please mail your details to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Bahrain

URGENT REQUIREMENT: Property Caretaker needed ASAP. This is with regards to an opening with one of our clients, which is the largest group of companies in Bahrain. At present they are looking to hire candidates for the position of Property Caretaker. The job description is as follows: dealing with the tenants of various leasing properties owned by the company, understand the maintenance requirement of tenants and coordinate with the Facilities and Projects Department, ensure all maintenance tasks are carried out within the set time period, ensure the facilities are maintained at high standards to meet the tenants requirement, supervise plumbers, and electricians. Should be available 24/7. Interested candidates should have a valid Passport. Kindly mail your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Belize

MATURE CARETAKERS needed for a house in northern Belize. It is a repair to eventually own situation. It’s a lovely artist’s round house on stilts in a peaceful village with a lagoon. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

EXPERIENCE TROPICAL SUSTAINABLE Living. No experience necessary. Prefer couple or two adults to caretake [Contact info available to subscribers], a self sufficient integrated homestead. Age not a factor if you are in reasonably good health. A minimum commitment of four (4) weeks or more, anytime of the year. For details, email: [Contact info available to subscribers]

California

LIVE-ON EQUINE MANAGER needed for an American Wild Horse Sanctuary. For details, go to [Contact info available to subscribers]

SEEKING A PET AND house sitter. We live in the lower Sierra Mountains, one hour from Lake Tahoe. We are traveling to Europe for about three weeks this May – June and around two-three weeks to Canada around July 4th. We have a German Shepherd dog and a cat that need love and care. To apply, please email a letter of interest and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

RESPONSIBLE CARETAKERS wanted for a rustic Sierra lodge on a private lake, altitude 6,500′, from approximately 6/1/08 to 10/15/08. Duties include repair and maintenance of lodge and grounds and some meal preparations. Living quarters and equipment furnished; vehicle required; salary $2,000/month plus $250 vehicle allowance, plus small income food concession. Please send qualifications with references and photo to [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers] with any questions.

NEED A CARETAKER for our San Marcos five acres to care for organic gardens, understand watering systems, PVC, non smoker, references, trade two days a week work for guest house, or move your RV to our property, and give me a day a week for DSL line, utilities, directly. Help with maintenance. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

RETIRED MAN WANTED for a remote and pristine 360-acre Northern California homestead. Small trailer, garden, and phone provided. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

ESTATE CARETAKER needed for the Wyntoon Estate. This is a live-in, full-time position as the caretaker for the buildings and grounds on one of the finest estates in Northern California. Job duties include the supervision, direction and management of staff and contractors; interior and exterior building maintenance including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, water systems, landscaping, security and communication systems. Excellent benefit package and salary commensurate with experience. Please mail resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

MATURE COUPLE wanted as handyman/caretaker and seasonal housekeeper at a remote, Northern California fly fishing ranch. Year round caretaking responsibilities, with seasonal (May – October) housekeeping responsibilities. Caretaker/handyman requires some knowledge of heavy equipment (back-hoe/grader) for winter snow road clearing and summer season gardening/handyman work (less than 20 hours/week). Seasonal housekeeping at prevailing wage, liberal vacation benefits, in addition to excellent annual accommodations, utilities, and +$1,000/month. To apply, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

OLDER ENERGETIC COUPLE (between the ages of 40 – 60) desired as long term guests for one of my mountain cottages in the bottom of a canyon located four miles from I-80 and one hour east of Sacramento. Keep all gold found in river; fish off porch. Must be OK in a very remote location. Should be a handyman type with common sense. Need income, 4WD truck, generator, computer, and phone. Off grid experience recommended. No addictions, no illnesses, and no children. This is not a job. Must be able to pass drug and criminal background tests. Please send references & background info to [Contact info available to subscribers] or email at [Contact info available to subscribers] Upgrades in progress. Available June, 2008.

MAINTENANCE/PROPERTY MANAGEMENT help needed. Our non-profit country retreat center in the beautiful coastal hills of Northern California is looking for people with skills and/or experience in general maintenance, landscaping, and gardening. We offer accommodations, delicious vegetation food, a small living expense allowance and the chance to live in a gorgeous place with a community of like-minded people. We are a long-standing Buddhist community with a solid record of accomplishment which values hard work as service to all humanity. You do not need to be Buddhist to apply, just need to have a sincere interest. This is not a money maker but it is a chance to engage in meaningful work and learn something at the same time. Other positions are also available. Check out our country center web site at [Contact info available to subscribers] and our resident volunteer site at [Contact info available to subscribers] or call us at [Contact info available to subscribers] Couples welcome to apply, no pets.

[Contact info available to subscribers] has an immediate opening for a new General Manager Team. We are looking for a strong energetic, friendly couple with experienced customer service skills. Candidate will possess the following: effective, clear communication, excellent staff management, organizational skills, ability to prioritize and the desire to put the campground success and needs first. Strong computer skills and maintenance skills a must! Salary and benefits to be discussed with owner. A two bedroom apartment and paid utilities are included. Only serious applicants willing to make a long-term commitment need apply! Please fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers].

PART TIME RANCH WORK AND CARETAKING work available in the Santa Cruz area of California for a mature couple in exchange for a home plus utilities. Must be in good physical health and have an outside income such as social security or retirement benefits. For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Canada

BRITISH COLUMBIA, INTERIOR: We are embarking on a lifelong dream adventure: building our own straw bale house with a modified post and beam structure, on a meadow in need of permacultural lovin’. In exchange for volunteer help, we offer our skills as carpenter and herbalist/organic gardeners, a part of our off-the-grid-paradise we call home to stay in, mostly organic food to eat, and the best air and water one can ingest. Families welcome to apply – we have a small child who loves to play with others. Check out [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER COUPLE needed for a remote location in Hemlock Valley, BC. Live-in caretaker needed full time for 60 unit condo complex in beautiful Hemlock Valley, BC. (Ski Resort, 45 minutes east of Mission). As this is a remote location, this job is best suited for a couple. Duties include cleaning, vacuuming, painting, general maintenance of buildings, site security, care and upkeep of two hot tubs, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Outside duties include summer lawn care, and a small amount of winter shoveling, etc. Competitive salary plus your accommodation, car allowance, heat, electricity, and phone provided. Start no later than May 1st. Must be bondable! Please fax questions and resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers] between 9am and 9pm only! We look forward to hearing from you!

China

WE ARE LOOKING for a house sitter for approximately eight weeks from the beginning of July until the end of August (a shorter time is OK too). We have a nice apartment, and a cat that needs some company. This is not a paid position. We are providing a free apartment and will take care of all the regular utilities including Internet and a housekeeper twice per week. More details to follow if you are interested in a unique opportunity in Dalian, China (in the northeast section on the peninsula between Beijing and Korea). Dalian is the governing sub-provincial city in the eastern Liaoning Province and is China’s northernmost ice-free seaport. Serious applicants should email Damon at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Colorado

PROPERTY MANAGER and cleaner needed for a 1,600 sq. ft. four bedroom rental property in Frisco. We prefer a responsible couple. The property manager will be responsible for general maintenance, the hottub, and lawn care. Snow plowing will be 0-15 hours/week. $250/month. House cleaner: 0-6 cleanings/month, 2-5 hours per clean. $110/clean. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

GARDENER/CARETAKER needed for a large estate. Housing furnished. To apply, please write to [Contact info available to subscribers]

INDIVIDUAL OR COUPLE needed to manage a small apartment complex in Boulder. Job requirements include: Leasing apartments – advertising and showing apartments, leases, move-in/move out, handling tenant issues – responding to tenant questions, complaints, enforcing rules, maintenance – handling repairs and coordinating with maintenance contractors. Good people skills a must. Property management and maintenance skills a plus. Must live on site. Compensation for the position is free rent in a two bedroom apartment with small yard. Please fax resume to [Contact info available to subscribers].

Connecticut

LIVE-IN COUPLE needed for a very nice Greenwich adult family with one dog. Both must drive, have legal licenses and should speak English. Man to do outdoor work, some gardening (vegetable and flower knowledge a plus), some driving to airport, New York and errands. Lady to do housekeeping, some cooking, laundry, some errands and help with household organization. Days off: Sunday and Monday. Should have own weekend transportation. Lovely apartment with two rooms, full kitchen and bath. Absolutely no smoking. Please fax resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Costa Rica

[Contact info available to subscribers], an environmental learning and sustainable living center, retreat and lodge located in the last virgin rainforest of Costa Rica’s Puriscal County, practices and promotes living responsibly in the tropics, while educating its visitors about the significance and majesty of the world’s disappearing tropical forests. Our site encompasses 500+ acres of picture-perfect waterfalls, crystal-clear rivers, and impressive trees in the transition zone between very wet and pre-montane rainforest in one of Costa Rica’s most undiscovered regions. The property shares a significant border with the splendid La Cangreja Reserve, a protected area providing habitat for a number of endangered animals and flora, and containing some 2,500 plant species and varied fauna such as 2-toed sloths, trogons, scarlet macaws, boa constrictors, toucans, poison-dart frogs, blue morpho butterflies, motmots, white-faced capuchin monkeys, coyotes, and anteaters. We welcome volunteers, graduate students, interns, and all others in search of a memorable and unique tropical experience. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for additional information regarding work and study opportunities, what to bring, how to get to us, and other relevant facts regarding your visit to [Contact info available to subscribers].

COME BE A PART of an amazing project in the most beautiful setting in Costa Rica. Overlooking the Pacific Coast provides some of the best sunsets. Incredibly peaceful, wonderful local community and a great opportunity to learn and help with a project that is well underway. Accommodations are also quite nice. Located 35 km from the beach, and surrounded by Costa Rica’s most spectacular waterfalls. We practice Bamboo construction, and extensive reforestation, while growing our food for sustainability. Excellent meals make it all worthwhile. For more info about [Contact info available to subscribers], please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

INTERNS NOW BEING ACCEPTED in the mountains overlooking San Isidro and the Pacific Ocean. [Contact info available to subscribers] is really about creating a new paradigm in living. A new paradigm where people live in both community with each other and with their local ecosystems. Mutual honor and respect for one another as well as for the health of the environment is paramount. Living sustainably and working with nature using permaculture and similar guiding principles preserves a joyful happy lifestyle. EcoJoya is about empowering people and communities to live sustainable and locally. Our first project is in the cool mountains of Costa Rica where we have 50 acres of pasture, forest, views, springs, creeks and over five beautiful waterfalls. The temperature varies from 63F to 78F all year around. We have a rainy and dry season. All visitors and lengths of stay are welcome if we have room. Whether you’re working for food or just want to enjoy walking to our 80 foot water fall, we can accommodate you. We are currently seeking people experienced in all aspects of permaculture, farming and natural building and construction. Always open to new ideas and better ways of doing things. We have plans for 10-20 earth bagged cabins throughout the property that would sleep between four – eight people each. Please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] or contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Delaware

CARETAKER/GARDENER needed for a Greenville Estate. Experience required. Duties include tractor work, outside equipment, small repairs, general maintenance, lawn, gardens, small tree care, and contractor supervision. Please mail your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Dominican Republic

house sitter NEEDED in Azua from June 17 to September 12, 2008. Founded in 1504, Azua currently has 72,000 residents and features an impressive church, an Archeological Museum and a city hall and market. Many poets and writers have made the Azua area home. I am looking for a “mature” couple, with some practical abilities (solar powered house). Relative quietness (a luxury in the DR!) and a beautiful surrounding landscape. The house is inside of a farm 500m from farm workers house and 1 km from Farm-office. Various tropical fruit trees, milk, eggs. library, classical CD’s, piano, TV for CD + VCR (No TV reception), small swimming pool, 15 km to nearest beach, 8 km to mid size town. Should enjoy to live in a relatively isolated farm setting, a poor rural environment, there are no tourist amenities nearby. Some basic Spanish knowledge would be desirable. For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Ecuador

WE ARE LOOKING for a mature, nonsmoking, couple to live on our small farm in Vilcabamba, Ecuador in a small adobe house with fantastic mountain views. Between the two, we need skills in fixing things that happen to houses, like leaky faucets, as well as gardening, planting, irrigating, harvesting. We have coffee, bananas, sugar cane, fruit trees, and a flower garden. Need someone who loves the outdoors. Must know some Spanish. Would like a long term commitment. We offer a small stipend, a beautiful location, and all the fruit you can eat. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

England

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE country loving couple needed for a family home. Duties include cleaning, family/dinner party cooking, ironing, maintaining house, security, general housekeeping and driving. Non-smokers, drivers, physically fit, neat and tidy, dog lovers, no dependants. Newly decorated, lovely accommodation provided. Experience and good references required. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

HOUSEKEEPER REQUIRED for a professional gentleman in a modest house in rural Surrey, near Guildford. The applicant’s duties will be to provide a high standard service of hospitality, such as day-to-day tasks that include cooking, cleaning, ironing, washing, shopping and some occasional babysitting. It is essential that the candidate is an accomplished cook who maintains good responsibility in delivering in dinner parties and corporate entertaining. Ultimately the job role is to provide a smooth run of household management. Applicant’s qualities must be professional, discreet, flexible and reliable. Excellent cooking and cleaning skills are necessary. Live-in accommodation is provided (attached to the main house). No pets and non-smokers please. Salary 18-20k per year. To apply, please send resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

COUPLE WANTED to help run a small country estate near Wantage, Oxfordshire. Duties to include, estate/farm management, driving, gardening, general/domestic help. Some agricultural experience required. Three bed cottage available. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or email v[Contact info available to subscribers]

LIVE-IN COUPLE/HOUSEKEEPER needed in central London. Must be experienced in cooking, driving, and cleaning. Start sometime in April. For more details and to apply, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Florida

RESIDENT CARETAKER needed in Ocala. Retirees welcome. A team with farming groundskeeper skills is needed to care for a 38 acre gentleman’s horse farm. Must be a hands-on stable person with upmost integrity and honesty. Lovely one bedroom apartment with monthly salary. Thorough background check conducted. To apply, please send salary desired and qualifications to [Contact info available to subscribers]

France

NEW AGE house sitting OPPORTUNITY in a rustic 18th century house in the Côte d’Azur region of southern France, starting this spring. There is no electricity, light is provided by candles. Water is drawn at the well only, wood fires provides the heating, but you can have access to cellular phones and the Internet using solar batteries provided by us. It is located in preserved wild nature, 50 hectares area, 850 meters altitude. It is a lovely and isolated place; you will feel at one with nature, as if you are at the center of the world, with a feeling of freedom. It is a spiritual haven. We are located one hour drive from Nice Airport. The house sitter will stay in an independent part of the farm, called the ‘Loft’. 80 sq meters, furnished and chimney, we will provide 4 wheel drive/manual shift. In exchange you will agree to 1) stay a minimum of 12 months (experiment the four seasons) spend most of your time there; 2) cut the wood in order to heat your own house and the main house when we come (equipment is provided to cut trees); 3) take care of the ‘basic’ organic garden. If you have wood craftsmanship or construction skills, financial compensation can be considered, depending on your skills and my incomes, but I will not guarantee a regular salary. You must have a minimum income to support yourselves. To apply, please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] with any questions. We can then email a larger description and photos back to you.

HOUSE SWAP available in Marseilles from August 2, 24, 2008 Situated five minutes by car from the Calanques (Cliffs) of Marseilles, three minutes from the beach, in a private residence. It’s a comfortable and spacious house, with a garden, and grass and olive-trees around the small swimming-pool. The house sleeps five. Car is optional. No smoking. Please email Isabelle at [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details about this house swap.

Georgia

CARETAKER WITH OWN RV wanted for a position available September 2008. A North Georgia llama farm in the Blue Ridge Foothills in Ellijay seeks a couple or single to help with light farm work in exchange for a RV spot with full hook-ups, private entrance to farm, and flexible work schedule. 15 hours per week for couple, 10 per week for a single. Flexible hours leave plenty of time to travel or just enjoy the area. For your next fun adventure, and all the Llama kisses you desire, check us out at [Contact info available to subscribers] Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

A COLUMBUS, GA COUPLE seeks entry-level or experienced persons to help maintain their home and property. No children, pets or smoking allowed. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] Please view our website for additional opportunities: [Contact info available to subscribers]

HANDYMAN/CARETAKER needed for a mountain retreat country farm in the Toccoa, GA area, in Stephens County. Must be able to do some house repair, cleaning, and gardening. Private living accommodations provided. This position would be perfect for a retired couple. To apply, please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

WANTED CARETAKER/MANAGER The ideal candidate will have solid people skills, ability to manage others, as well as some understanding of computer operation. Interested candidates should forward a resume/CV or a document outlining their previous employment and abilities. Please forward this to [Contact info available to subscribers] No phone calls will be accepted.

Hawaii

BIG ISLAND OF HAWAI’I. Looking for conscientious earth stewards for an earth-based dharma center in Hawai’i. Preferably a couple who has skills in permaculture and are of a contemplative, artistic nature. No pets or drugs. Must have a car. Ideal space for those who want elegant simplicity, for whom self inquiry, beauty, mindfulness and integrity are important. Work-trade for single people also available. Please visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

[Contact info available to subscribers] has volunteer work exchange internship openings available. We are a 300 acre Noni and tropical fruit farm in the lower Puna District of the Big Island of Hawaii. You will have your own cabin, nice folks, tons of free fruit, etc. Surfing lessons, gatherings, Kirtans, free Bhakti, Karma and Hatha Yoga classes. Vegetarians, no smoking/drugs/alcohol. Please email us for more information and pictures. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Honduras

RETIRED COUPLE NEEDED for a manager position at a Caribbean Beach resort in Honduras. We have a beautiful, small beach resort (six units). We need non-smokers and one must speak Spanish. Target date to start is April. For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Idaho

CARETAKER OPPORTUNITY for a single/couple in Fairfield, ID. Free rent and utilities provided for taking care of our pets and yard. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Illinois

FREE APARTMENT available in the Chicago suburbs for two individuals or a couple. Needs couple to set-up and break down folding tables together for weddings, Bingo, meetings, etc. Maybe asked to perform cleaning, light clerical and security duties. Must have some knowledge of grounds maintenance and light repairs. Heat, electric and laundry included. One of the two people can have an off-site position. Part-time salary, plus bonus and commission. This position is equivalent to $24,000 – $25,000 for the couple or two individuals combined. To apply, please fax your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

ON-SITE CARETAKER needed for [Contact info available to subscribers] Responsibilities include mowing grass, planting food plots and sunflowers, moving and repairing deer stands, maintenance on home, lodge, outbuildings and equipment. All machinery and equipment provided. Modern house plus utilities provided. Must be mechanically inclined and have knowledge of farming. References required. Early retirees preferred. To apply, please mail your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Indiana

[Contact info available to subscribers], where family camping is at its best, is located in the heart of Amish Country in northern Indiana and is looking to hire workers who have a strong work ethic, enjoy people, are flexible and have a positive attitude. Our maintenance/grounds caretaker position requires keeping all common areas (pool, golf course, parking lots, grassy areas, sidewalks, around all buildings, dumpsters, playgrounds and property entrance) clean of debris, such as trash, abandoned items, etc. Painting and preventative maintenance to exterior buildings. Report any damage/graffiti to buildings, fencing, boat docks, etc. Repair if necessary. Must work outdoors in all kinds of weather and requires physical effort for maintenance operations. Please apply at [Contact info available to subscribers] and specify the position you are interested in applying for and include work references with the contact person and phone number.

Ireland

house sitter WANTED for a home in New Ross, Co. Wexford, Ireland for at least three months. Must like living in the countryside and looking after my garden and animals. Prefer a couple who is over 25 years old. You must be available to stay for at least three months. For more details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

FARMER in a life sharing community needed. We have a small hobby farm, approximately 10 dairy cows, 12 sheep, and chickens, located in County Kildare. We are looking for an individual with Biodynamic or Organic experience or farming experience and an openness and willingness to learn. [Contact info available to subscribers] is a community of 50 people with about half being young adults with special needs. We have a team of dedicated young farmers to work with. Current farmer available and there is a lot of support. See [Contact info available to subscribers]

Italy

UMBRIA, ITALY. Caretakers needed: ideal for young at heart retired couple who can speak Italian, to care for property in Umbria, Italy. Gardening, general repairs and maintenance in exchange for accommodations. Potential additional income available when house is occupied. Must have excellent personal and work references. Begin approximately the end of August 2008. Please send a letter of introduction by email to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Louisiana

FULL-TIME CARETAKER needed for a recreational property in Jackson Parish (the parish is in the Ruston metro area). Must live within 40 miles of Chatham. Must be familiar with all aspects of property maintenance. To apply, please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Maine

CARETAKER/Handyman needed for a historic estate in southern Maine. This is a live-in, non-smoking position. References, experience and your own transportation is a must. To apply, please fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Maryland

WE ARE SEEKING an experienced, friendly, reliable couple to live at, care for, and welcome family and occasional visitors to an idyllic 100 acre waterfront property on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay near St. Michaels, Maryland. This is a long-term position offered in exchange for waterfront housing, including utilities, use of the waterfront, boathouse dock, workshop and other outbuildings, and gardening as desired. Duties include: routine security and inside and outside maintenance of a large home, rental cottage, and outbuildings; regular seasonal mowing, and care of lawns, specimen trees, and shrubs; occasional maintenance of lanes, and common grounds; routine maintenance and care of a wooden 28′ Bay-built fishing boat, Hobie Cat, and rowboat. We will be looking for people who have: good communication, reporting, and people skills; handyman skills including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and motor maintenance, and who are able to work safely; verifiable references, good credit records, good driving records, and are bondable; an interest in wildlife and the environment and a will to preserve both. Familiarity with horticulture, boats and the water a plus. Position to begin September or October, 2008. To apply please send resume and references to the attention of [Contact info available to subscribers]

THREE MONTH INTERNSHIP with possible extension available for a person to help with an organic garden, grounds, and other activities four hours/day in exchange for room and board. Please check our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] for more info, or call [Contact info available to subscribers]

FULL-TIME, EXPERIENCED INNKEEPER needed at Five Gables Inn & Spa in St. Michaels, MD. If you are a mature, energetic and talented professional who is capable of thinking outside the box and willing to grow with us, please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] You can visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] for information regarding our property.

30-ACRE ESTATE, huge five-bedroom home with outbuildings, on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, 100 yards from the Wye River, seeks a skilled grower to set up a small fruit orchard and organic garden. Position includes some carpentry/painting work too. Needed now until July. Dockage available. Single person, couple or family with children okay. Well-behaved pets welcome. Your own large home provided on 30 acres on the Eastern Shore in exchange for your work, ASAP until July. Small salary if work exceeds 20 hours/week. Please send a letter with your qualifications to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Massachusetts

[Contact info available to subscribers](Martha’s Vineyard, MA) seeks a resident to live at and manage [Contact info available to subscribers], a group living research facility. Maintenance, supervision of living arrangements, repairs, etc., in trade for housing. For more details and to apply, please go to [Contact info available to subscribers]. Equal Employment Opportunity.

CARETAKER – MANAGER/ HOUSEKEEPER COUPLE needed. Caretaker: groundskeeping, mowing, weedwacking, driveway and machinery maintenance, gardening, horse experience, horse care and stable and stall maintenance. Housekeeper: cleaning, laundry, shopping, gardening and plant care, occasional pet and horse sitting, and occasional help with dinner parties. Separate house provided. Experience and references a must. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

COUPLE WANTED as caretakers and property managers for a 50 acre Berkshire Mountain estate in Western Massachusetts. Job description: House cleaning, shopping, laundry, property maintenance including sit-down machine mowing, pool maintenance, and care of two horses April through November. Owners enjoy entertaining, i.e. dinner and cocktail parties; serving and bartending are expected. Benefits include $60,000 salary plus merit bonus, full room (complete newly refurbished apartment) excluding phone and internet. Personal use of property vehicle, and fully paid healthcare insurance. Owners use the property as a year round weekend retreat with a few stays a year of a week to two weeks. Home is listed on The National List of Historic Places. If interested, kindly email [Contact info available to subscribers]

LIVE-IN CARETAKER needed for a Berkshire property, Apartment plus salary. Please send cover letter, resume and references to: [Contact info available to subscribers]

Mexico

CARETAKER/MANAGER needed for a Mexico vacation rental in Kino Bay, two blocks from the Sea of Cortez. I am looking for someone who is interested in living free in Mexico and occupying my home while improving it. You would do maintenance, repairs, some remodeling, cleaning, check guests in and out, pay bills, water plants, etc. There is a top floor apartment that is not really ready to live in at this time but could be fixed up with a little work. In the mean time you could live in the downstairs rental area when guests are not there. The top floor is private, has its own bath and a separate entrance. I need a serious single person. You must have references, a clean background and knowledge of Mexico and the rental business. You will also need a car and some sort of outside income. I will be there personally on a regular basis. I will check you out carefully before any agreements are made. I am hoping to find an older retired carpenter or handy person. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

house sitter needed this summer. Would like to find someone who would like to stay in my home here on Isla Mujres, Mexico for the months of July/August/September. My house is in a residential beautiful part of the island, with an ocean view from the first floor. I have a medium size garden and a dog and three cats that live outside and inside the house. Beaches are just a stroll away and this is a very nice place to vacation. For more details, please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Caretaker Profile

“Chris Kowalski, A caretaker with care and skillful means” Date of Birth: 1/17/42 Address: [Contact info available to subscribers] Interests: sailing, professional bridge player, tennis coach, storyteller, one man show performer, children’s book author, advanced Yoga and meditation skills. Quote: “It’s possible to give without loving but it’s impossible to love without giving.” – Anonymous

Chris Kowalski with Yeshe

I started to subscribe to your wonderful Caretaker Gazette about four years before I retired. Since then I have traveled around the world just reading ads in your paper and virtually meeting the people without every meeting them in person. It has been a very interesting journey testing different opportunities and waiting for right one. It may sound funny but I felt that the ads in your paper were a kind of personal letter from the Universe destined for me. One day there was a Gazette ad that would change my life forever. The ad contained the magic words, “Ratna Ling”; in Tibetan this means Jewel Crest or Jewel Garden and it is gorgeous! You can check it out at [Contact info available to subscribers]. Ratna Ling is a place where volunteers work while simultaneously studying ancient wisdom under the direction of Tarthang Tulku, a Tibetan Lama who has lived in America since 1968. This would prove to be the experience of life time. My name is Chris Kowalski; I’m a retired merchant marine chief engineer officer. Over my 20 years at sea, I’ve learned to respect the forces of nature and even enjoy them. Enter Ratna Ling, with over 100 acres of pristine beauty in Northern California, just a short distance from the Pacific Ocean. It became my home for almost a year. Surrounded by majestic redwoods and wildlife; wild turkeys, deer and rabbits, I had the privilege of having nature at my fingertips. I worked as a volunteer maintenance engineer while at the same time growing spiritually through meditation, Tibetan yoga (kum nye) and teachings performed by highly qualified professionals on a wide range of interesting subjects. An atmosphere of self-discipline and respect to others allowed me to discover my own hidden potentials and taught me to silence my mind and calm my pain and fears that had still been sitting hidden after my car accident some years ago. The property even had tennis courts and years ago Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova played exhibition games there. With the help of my young volunteer friends we made the neglected courts operational again. Thanks to Barr the Director, we got top of the line equipment and two months after my arrival, Sunday tennis school became a fact. I could teach dozens of people of all ages my beloved sport. Daily yoga exercises did miracles for my arthritic legs with many thanks to my Yoga teachers for their guidance. In Ratna Ling you can meet volunteers from all over the world. Lots of young people come here every year to learn ancient wisdom on how to silence the mind while living in this sometimes crazy world of ours. With the blessings of Tibetan Lama Tarthang Tulku and his generous friends, Ratna Ling is shaping up to be a place where West and East will meet on the subjects of science, spirituality and holistic healing to exchange experiences and knowledge for the benefit of all humankind. This very modern retreat center offers regular workshops in meditations, Tibetan Yoga, and healing lectures for people in need and will have a meeting center with world class symposium capacity. One of the most interesting adventures you may ever experience is at Ratna Ling. Ratna Ling also has Dharma Publishing and the Yeshe De press house. These are modern facilities where you can be a part of Yeshe De, Ancient Texts Preservation Project, a visionary project of the Lama. Printing and distributing books and publishing sacred arts and texts are part of project. Dharma Publishing offers 11 highly recommended books by Tarthang Tulku helping to create balance and harmony in yourself and the world. Not many of us know that Tibet has been under Chinese occupation for over 40 years. Many innocent people die, monasteries have been destroyed and ancient texts burned. Ancient wisdom and texts are like the rain forest. We must preserve them for next generations at all costs, otherwise our civilization will suffocate slowly from endless wars, suffering ignorance and greed. My story will not be complete if I didn’t mention my personal assistant, a golden retriever named Yeshe. She was with me eight hours a day taking care of property maintenance, waiting patiently in the golf cart for our intimate walks through the forest, and of course greeting me every morning. I already miss my friends and mentors and look forward to seeing them again. Thank you Caretaker Gazette, for letting me share my story. I am grateful for your Gazette helping me to connect with people and places and for discovering this world.

A view of the grounds at Ratna Ling

Michigan

PARK caretaker needed for the camping season(s) at our township campground/day park in Colfax Township, Wexford County. Camp for free in your RV while supervising our 25-site primitive campground and day park/beach area located on beautiful Lake Meauwataka. Please mail your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Minnesota

CARETAKERS WANTED in Saint Paul. Must be an onsite team of two. Experience preferred. Duties include: housekeeping, grounds maintenance, rentals and tenant relations. To apply, please fax your work history to [Contact info available to subscribers].

Missouri

LOOKING FOR A FRIENDLY, outgoing, responsible couple to manage a 28 unit motel on Truman Lake in Warsaw, MO in a quiet secluded area. Truman Lake is primarily a fishing lake with hunting allowed on the property surrounding the Lake. Duties to include check-ins, light maintenance, mowing and yard upkeep, answer phone, laundry (linens), light record keeping, hire housekeepers, and normal upkeep to facility. Weekly salary plus apartment on premises and utilities provided. No pets or children please. Management experience helpful, but not required. Please reply to: [Contact info available to subscribers]

Montana

IF YOU LOVE WORKING WITH PEOPLE, are compassionate and looking for a new opportunity to serve in a leadership role, then we would love to talk to you. We are seeking management couples who can provide caring, compassionate service and a quality lifestyle for our residents at Hunter’s Point in Helena. You will have your own on-site suite, chef-prepared meals, all utilities paid, and much more. All of this while working for a company that operates with a single guiding philosophy: People come first. We look forward to receiving your resumes. Couples interested in becoming part of our team should contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

[Contact info available to subscribers] Resort in northeastern Montana has an ongoing need for couples to come help with the following: 1) Maintenance: electrical and plumbing; 2) Inn Keeping: daily operations of the hotel and housekeeping. We are an historical resort. Our website is at: [Contact info available to subscribers] We are in beautiful countryside with Native American history all over the area. There is ice fishing, seasonal hunting and bird watching all within a short distance of the resort. It’s beautiful here, and if you love the outdoors, you will certainly enjoy this place. The resort is rustic, and is in the process of restoration. There are four new hotel rooms and many other vintage rooms on the property. We offer you a comfortable and furnished cabin with heat, utilities and satellite television included in exchange for 20 hours per week of assistance at the resort. There is a cafe onsite, and for additional hours worked, a discount of 50% on food can be arranged with the owner. Of course, you will have full access to the hot pools, which are currently both indoors. The hot tub is open 24 hours a day for your enjoyment. You can email us for more information at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Nebraska

LOOKING FOR long-term/fulltime groundskeeper/maintenance person in Chadron. Horticulture experience helpful. Needs to be reliable/competent to represent absentee owner. Excellent wages/benefits available. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Nevada

[Contact info available to subscribers] is seeking an individual or couple to join our living environment as collective living teammate(s) in Las Vegas. Ideal candidates are those who share our similar interests, and truly have the desire to live collectively. Up to two children for an individual and up to one child for a couple are welcome. Our environment is free of alcohol and smoking of any kind. We do not eat meat and are moving towards a raw vegan lifestyle. Ideally, you would be someone who would participate, with us, in the sharing of meals and meal preparation, cleaning/household chores, collective meditations and yoga, collective creative projects and other ventures that generate income and/or resources. Our environment is intended to be uplifting to the spirit, mutually beneficial, supportive of individual goals and aspirations, encouraging of growth and the pooling of resources, talents and skills. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more info.

COWBOY couple needed for a remote working cattle and guest ranch in northwestern Nevada. No schools. Salary, housing, food, medical in- surance and other benefits provided. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

SINGLE OR COUPLE NEEDED for a secluded mountain estate on 10 acres in Stateline, NV (right next to South Lake Tahoe). Duties include snow removal, yard, home, automobile, motorcycle, RV, and boat maintenance. Other responsibilities include cooking, RV and automobile chauffeuring, and personal assistant duties. Will be responsible for the care and maintenance of a vacation rental duplex. Possible dog care later this year. Room and board included, and one-bedroom separate apartment provided. 4-wheel-drive vehicle provided. Prefer a conservative minded person(s) with a service heart. Must be in great health, fit, and have a presentable image. Owner lives there partially full time, but caretaker(s) will have isolated time to him/themselves. Please email resume(s) and references to: [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Jersey

DO YOU WANT A HOME? Caretaker/housekeeper couple wanted for an idyllic 15 acre property in Western New Jersey. A two bedroom apartment in separate building with private driveway provided. Responsibilities include landscaping, masonry, carpentry, extensive knowledge of equipment, workshop, must be self starter, organized: housekeeper must be obsessively clean, light cooking. Salary $80,000+ depending on experience, capabilities, and references. Must care for property as your own. Must drive and have legal status. Principals only, no agencies. Will consider caretaker job separately from couple. Please send your resume and reference list to [Contact info available to subscribers]

HELP WANTED: Room, board plus payment for 15 – 20 hours of work per week. Garden, cook/shop, house paint, and other work on a farm in northwestern NJ. Please email for more info at [Contact info available to subscribers]

ESTATE MANAGER/CHEF needed. An executive couple is seeking a top-level, experienced estate manager/chef to manage the day-to-day operations and staff of a large estate in Locust, NJ. Qualified candidates need to have private home or five-star hotel experience and possess strong leadership skills. Excellent salary and benefits package provided, including a private apartment. Flexible start date. Please email resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Mexico

CARETAKER NEEDED for a horse rehab ranch in Questa, NM. Must have experience or willing to learn with respect not fear of horses. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

INNKEEPER COUPLE needed in Chama. Located in magnificent northern New Mexico, Chama is home to America’s most authentic Steam Railroad. Magnificent landscapes and intriguing history draw visitors to this unique destination. To accommodate these visitors, an exceptional lodging facility exists: [Contact info available to subscribers]. We are searching for an inspired couple/team or individual to ensure a service level equal to the surroundings. The facilities include 39 guest rooms. The Innkeeper will have multiple responsibilities but will be focused on ensuring each guest’s expectations are exceeded. Due to the intimate size of the Inn, the position is “hands-on” and will have the benefit of being directly involved in providing the guest experience. Involvement in the local community as the “Ambassador” of the [Contact info available to subscribers] will be a key expectation of the job. If you have demonstrated success as a supervisor, are capable of managing multiple priorities, and possess the knowledge and skills to profitably lead a lodging operation through the business day, we’d like to hear from you! This posting is a seasonal position beginning late April and ending late October. The position includes a non-smoking manager’s living quarters. Experience as a resident manager is a plus though not required. Please mail your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

WANTED: person with years of gardening experience/permaculture experience a bonus; must be vegan and enjoy sunrises; must have own transportation; phone interview followed by personal interview, no emails. Position offers room/board, plus stipend. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] in Southern New Mexico.

New York

PROPERTY MANAGER wanted for a 200 acre riverfront estate in mid-Hudson Valley. Oversee garden, orchard, small animals, and multiple cottages. Must be great with children. Office and computer skills necessary. Couples and families welcome to apply. Includes housing, competitive pay and benefits. Please fax or email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] or to [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER wanted in Northern Dutchess County. This is a year-round, hands-on position, and requires four – six years experience. Please submit resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

I AM LOOKING FOR A CARETAKER with carpenter/plumbing and electrical experience. I live in Woodstock, NY. The Catskill Mountains are our backyard with miles of trails and waterfalls. The town is great for shopping and cultural and artistic events. Our land is great for camping (weather permitting) and campfires. There are tipis already there for camping. The house is furnished and sharing of kitchen and den area is there for you. The room facing the East is great for daylight sun and has its own private bathroom. For more details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Zealand

FULL-TIME CARETAKER needed for a small storage operation in Auckland. Basic office procedures (no computer) required. Handyperson skills needed for routine building/grounds maintenance. On-site accommodation provided. This position is suitable for an active retiree. To apply, please write to [Contact info available to subscribers]

North Carolina

NON PROFIT CANINE SANCTUARY is seeking property and animal caretakers. Yearly contract available, starting immediately. This would be perfect for a couple. Housing, vehicle and utilities provided. Located near Black Mountain, NC. Requirements are animal husbandry skills, canine body language knowledge, and grounds maintenance. Experience with a nonprofit organization is a plus. Housing is a one bedroom, one bath, older cabin. Must have a valid driver’s license and health insurance. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] after viewing [Contact info available to subscribers] This is a large facility and a stipend can be negotiated.

PART-TIME maintenance caretaker needed for an apartment site in Lumberton for approximately 15 hours per week. This is a great opportunity for an individual with basic knowledge of painting, electrical, plumbing and carpentry. HVAC a plus. Some grounds maintenance required. Must be honest, dependable and able to work with minimal supervision. Salary based on experience. Credit and background check required. Please forward resumes and inquiries to [Contact info available to subscribers]

North Dakota

WORKING DAIRY FARM AND MEAT SHOP in Alexander, ND needs a handy man and elderly woman needs an in-home care giver. Must be hard workers. There is no drinking or smoking allowed in the house. No drug use what so ever. There will be a thorough back ground check on all applicants. If interested please email [Contact info available to subscribers] Transportation will be provided. Experience is preferred but not required. If you would like to grow your own garden in the summer time, pick your own eggs year round this is the place for you.

Ohio

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COUPLE needed immediately to team manage an apartment community. Housing is provided. Office and maintenance experience is desirable for each respective position. Please send your resume with salary/employment history to [Contact info available to subscribers]

MATURE COUPLE needed for an onsite resident manager position. The job description includes general maintenance, suite preparation, cleaning, and leasing apartments. Salary and apartment are provided. You must pass a background check. To apply, please mail your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Oklahoma

WE ARE the Called Out Ones, a new community, known as “The Gathering Place”, living a simple, quiet life, raising our own food, providing a safer environment for the young and old, and helping others who want to do the same. We are six in number at present, have 20 acres, and are starting cottage industries for added income. Please consider joining us. For more details, please see our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] then call us at [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER, WATCHMAN, Groundskeeper needed for a private resort on Grand Lake, Grove, OK. This position comes with a modern two bedroom house, utilities paid, plus salary. Requirements and duties discussed at interview. Please send your resume and salary requirements to [Contact info available to subscribers]. A physical, drug test, and background check will be conducted.

Oregon

SMALL FARM CARETAKER/HANDYMAN couple/individual needed near Salem for a long-term position. Free rent in exchange for caretaker/handyman duties on a six acre farm, near Salem, Oregon, one hour from the coastline, 1½ hour from Portland and beautiful mountains and lakes. Must have assorted abilities in repairs, have basic animal husbandry skills, and canine body language knowledge. A private apartment is provided, a one bedroom, one bath, living room/kitchenette. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

AN ENERGETIC COUPLE is needed for assistant caretaking of the Lodge on Mt Hood. Position requires your time two days per week, mid-May through August. In addition to mountaineers we also host weddings, retreats, ski and running camps. The Mt Hood area offers great outdoor entertainment, such as alpine skiing all summer, hiking, mountain biking, world class windsurfing, and Portland is only an hour’s drive away. We are offering $1,500 for nine days work per month, plus board on work days, and a place to call your home base for the summer, we have plenty of space for you to park your RV. Extra income available for helping at weddings. No smokers, no pets please. For more information on our Lodge go to [Contact info available to subscribers] then click on facilities, or please contact us directly by email at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Panama

COME AND VOLUNTEER on our 102 acre seaside permaculture farm, called [Contact info available to subscribers], located on a Caribbean island in Bocas del Toro, Panama. We also operate a low key holistic health, wellness and leisure retreat at our Caribbean island location. We have dolphins that live in the bay out front. We are inclusive, non-judgmental, practical, fun-loving, positive folks who are living a life less ordinary and would invite you to join us. For more details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Pennsylvania

PRIVATE ESTATE CARETAKER needed in Haverford. The owner of this 2.5 acre property is seeking a live-in gardener/curator. The position requires 8 – 10 hours per week during the growing season, and very little during the winter except for pathway shoveling and salting. Regular duties include the upkeep of all planted beds, shrubs, and small trees on the property including: Small tree and shrub installation and removal, mulching, pruning, division of perennials, weed control, and deer control measures as needed, and the bi-annual maintenance of stream bed and island. This is not a paid position, however, the person will take possession of a small carriage house on the property at no charge (utilities are paid by the property owner). Please contact or email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information and to schedule an interview.

LIVE-IN CARETAKER needed for a [Contact info available to subscribers]. North Hills is a section of Pittsburgh. This caretaker position includes living quarters and a small salary. We prefer a couple. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

STAFF, VOLUNTEERS; karma yogis; yoginis; wanted at [Contact info available to subscribers] in Sligo, PA. (Learn more at [Contact info available to subscribers]). All skills and talents (gardeners, handymen, etc.) welcome. Come practice ayurveda, yoga, and meditation. Be the architect of a new healthy happy way for humanity. No meat, smoking, drugs or alcohol. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER WANTED. A small beef farm in the northeastern corner of PA seeks a hard working, experienced caretaker. Low rent in exchange for work. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Portugal

WE ARE LOOKING FOR OPEN MINDED PEOPLE to have lots of fun and laughter in the Algarve, Silves area. Working on land, looking after horses, gardening work, building work including making straw bale houses. Villa accommodation provided for three persons to share, plus caravan. Please contact Pat [Contact info available to subscribers]

COOK NEEDED for [Contact info available to subscribers]. We need a cook who wants to spend a summer in Paradise. Applicants don’t have to be a professional with loads of qualifications; a flair and thrill of cooking are far more important, added to which they should have a positive attitude, sense of humor and a “go for it” frame of mind. A car comes with the position. It’s a live-in position with an en suite room and of course a wonderfully happy and friendly set of co-workers. email [Contact info available to subscribers]

South Carolina

HOUSEHOLD MANAGER needed for a busy family in Upstate South Carolina. Full time, live-out position, with some overnight stays. Responsibility to include all aspects of childcare for a boy, age 9 and girl, age 11. Good driving record required. Cooking for the kids and light cleaning necessary. Active, nurturing woman desired. Ability to help with homework necessary. Please send resume, salary requirements and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

South Pacific

HOUSEKEEPING COUPLE required to look after a 10 unit Holiday Resort on tropical, tax-free Norfolk Island (located between Australia and New Zealand). Prefer a couple from 45 – 55 for our 12 month contract after a trial period. This is a six day/week position. Self contained flat provided (you pay electricity, gas and private phone), use of car provided (you pay fuel costs). Salary (per couple) starts at $A40,000/year tax free. Please email your resume and a recent photo to [Contact info available to subscribers] for a full job description, or see our website for property features, [Contact info available to subscribers] Need to start by the end of April 2008. [Contact info available to subscribers]

Texas

RANCHHAND AND HOUSEKEEPER COUPLE position available in Denton County. This is a great opportunity for an experienced couple on a small farm. Must have experience with horses and exotic animals, such as llamas, goats, miniature horses, etc. Housekeeping position requires a minimum of five years experience. Must have an excellent past work history with verifiable references for the prior five years. A furnished two bedroom apartment available along with $350/week. To apply, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

JESUS ON THE JOB – [Contact info available to subscribers] seeks Christians desiring to live and grow in the Word. Positions available: Chef and organic gardener for farm-to-table food production/preparation. Teachers: instrumental music, art/pottery, Spanish, Greek, and math/science for K-12 Christian academy; green builder with compressed earth block experience; road construction; horse trainer. Internet marketer. Families welcome. Stipend and housing. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

RESPONSIBLE PERSON or a couple needed to work on a thoroughbred horse farm. Duties consist of care of horses, mowing, fence work, and tractor work. Experience with thoroughbred horses a plus. No children or pets! Housing available! Salary negotiable, based on experience. Please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER COUPLE needed. Long term opportunity for married couple on a remote West Texas ranch. Not a ranching job, but full time caretakers of facilities and absentee owners when there. Handy husband can build and maintain structures; wife can cook, clean and launder, while both take care of grounds. No kids, smoking, drinking or drugs. Housing, utilities, vehicle and modest salary. Please send qualifications, requirements and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

LOOKING FOR A LIVE-IN, non-smoking, compassionate couple to care for an executive male SCI patient in Houston. Health care experience is a plus but not necessary. Duties include getting patient in/out of bed, feeding, administering meds, personal hygiene, catherization, and driving patient’s wheelchair van to therapy/doctor appointments. Spacious home providing room/bath utilities, cable TV, internet. Convenient location. Certain pets OK. Salary negotiable. email resumes/references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

TWO POSITIONS OPEN at a beautiful ranch in the Texas Hill Country. Ranch Cook: Full time – cooking for up to thirty people per weekend. Good organizational skills and experience in grilling needed. Ranch Hand/Wrangler Assistant: Feed and care of horses. Assist wrangler in saddling and lead trail rides on occasion. Heavy equipment experience necessary. Both positions offer competitive salary, paid vacation, health/life insurance, and housing with all bills paid. Background and reference checks. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

RANCH CARETAKER position available in the Corsicana area. Full-time, ranch caretaker needed to maintain 225 acres and cattle. This is a hard working, drug free environment. Applicants must be independent, honest, and drug-free. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

A DALLAS SENIOR LADY seeks a live-in couple. Responsibilities include cleaning, yard maintenance, and cooking, which is done in your apartment and brought to her home. The right candidate will be adept at cooking for a specialized diet, as she has food allergies. No pets, children, or smoking (she is allergic), please. She is a sweet lady who needs an understanding and flexible couple to take care of her and her home. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] Please view our website for additional opportunities: [Contact info available to subscribers]

Utah

PROFESSIONAL management couple/team needed. Holiday Retirement is seeking a compassionate couple-team for a live-in co-manager position at our facility in Ogden with three – five years management or supervisory experience. We offer a salary, vacation and benefits package. Interested couples/teams should mail their resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

PROPERTY MANAGER Position available for a 70 space mobile home park in Sandy. This is a great opportunity for a couple/team. Must be able to do grounds maintenance, billing and customer service. Veteran and retirees are preferred. Housing plus salary provided. Please fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Vermont

RETREAT CENTER, community, organic farm needs help. 120 secluded acres. Two – eight residents share meditation, work, and meals. Private accommodations, healthy vegetarian food, stipend. Please visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

Virginia

SEEKING A TAKE-CHARGE, SELF-MOTIVATED INDIVIDUAL to manage our 550 acre farm and grounds. Position in our life-sharing community with adults with disabilities. Manager responsible for small cattle herd, fencing, bush-hogging, woodlands, mowing, and maintaining equipment. Ten households, many barns and work buildings. Experience in organic farming and sustainable land practices needed. To work in coordination with organic vegetable and herb gardeners and maintenance superintendent. Possibility of housing on grounds. Salary dependent on experience. References and criminal records check required. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

FARM MANAGER/GARDENER needed to work and manage the day-to-day operations of an estate/farm beautifully set in western Albemarle County. Must have prior knowledge of gardening, plants and landscaping, both vegetable and flowers/shrubs. Owner is very meticulous about the aesthetics of the residence gardens. 100 acres of farmland used for raising beef cattle, hay and an eclectic selection of other animals. Owner is frequently absent for extended periods, so position requires ability to stay focused, work independently, and good planning, communication and organizational skills. Candidates should also be computer literate, proficient at operating various types of farm equipment, have excellent handyman skills, and be dedicated. No onsite housing; rent stipend provided. Health insurance included. Qualified applicants send resume, references, salary requirements and personal letter re why this is the right position for you to [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER/MAINTENANCE/HANDYMAN needed for lawn, gardens, various outbuildings, three houses, fencing, and machinery on a 35 acre estate in the Tidewater area. This is a fulltime position, and you must live on the property. Must love animals and care for horses, dog, and cats. Basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry knowledge a plus. Position includes a three bedroom, independent house with salary and some benefits commensurate with experience. Job starts immediately. Real references and good health required. Please mail your resume to: [Contact info available to subscribers]

Washington

RESIDENT MANAGER needed. A private, residential waterfront community seeks a full-time resident couple with broad experience to be responsible for repair/maintenance of central water/waste system, indoor pool, tennis courts, docks and grounds. You will be provided with a private residence and utilities. Please apply by mailing your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

SALARY AVAILABLE for RVers for private property maintenance and caretaking for lawns and gardens. This could be part or full time. Looking for a team to manage my property in north central Washington, for the summer of 2008. Gardening, landscape, mowing, watering, flower gardens, and care of the place will be the priority. This is a beautiful area with the lake across the street for fishing and summer fun. The river is right down the road. Two miles from town. Includes a 30A FHU for RV’s, plus salary. Please email Jeffrey at [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information and details.

TIRED OF THE CITY? Our 40+ acres of old growth forest in Washington’s Cascade Range needs a caretaker, June – November. Cozy cabin, propane stove and lighting, wood heat, outhouse. Beautiful river-front property, nearby wilderness hot spring. Off-grid, no cell phone coverage. Position pays $600/month, for making a daily visual inspection. This requires one to two hours of hiking per day. Occasional additional work available. Applicants must have a vehicle (property accessed by logging road), and be reasonably physically fit. Please email: [Contact info available to subscribers]

West Virginia

NEED TWO DEPENDABLE PEOPLE for grounds, home and pool caretakers. Our home is located between Bluefield and Beckley, WV Applicants must be in good health, able to pass a health physical, have a valid driver’s license, and have a basic mechanical and maintenance knowledge. No indoor pets allowed. Duties include cleaning our home, office and pool, mowing, groundskeeping, snow removal, run errands and perform various odd jobs. New living quarters and shop furnished with beautiful grounds and view. Must be neat and organized. Background check required. Please mail your resume/qualifications and references to [Contact info available to subscribers].

Wisconsin

CARETAKER/COOK NEEDED for a private club in northern Wisconsin. This is a seasonal, live on site, position. No pets allowed. Salary, and tips plus incentives. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

CARETAKER TEAM needed to manage a 100 unit Racine community. Duties include rentals, rent collection, cleaning, lawn care and snow removal. A two bedroom apartment and utilities, and a salary provided. No pets allowed. To apply, please fax a letter of interest or resume to ([Contact info available to subscribers]

SEASONAL OPPORTUNITY available on Lake Michigan’s Door County Peninsula. The [Contact info available to subscribers] is looking to fill three seasonal positions. Groundskeeper/Gardener, Breakfast Server and Housekeeper. Compensation includes lodging in homes adjacent to the resort with water access plus wage. 20 to 30 hours a week each position. To view the property visit [Contact info available to subscribers], or for more information please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER NEEDED for a small retreat center. Need a caring and interested caretaker for a small non-profit retreat center providing spiritual and educational programming. [Contact info available to subscribers] is on the hill above the Chequamegon Bay, two miles from beautiful Lake Superior, near Washburn, Wisconsin. Private housing in a 31′ yurt, fresh garden produce in the summer, 20% discount at local food co-op, and more available in exchange for part time work at a small secluded old-farm-turned-community-gathering-place. Work, length of term and hours are negotiable or individually arranged. Caretaker must do basic maintenance, cleaning, grounds keeping, and office work. Beyond this, all other duties will be arranged per individual. We want to support your ideas for projects and programs, to involve you in the Farm. Work demand varies by season, but isn’t usually more than 25 hours per week. This position may have the possibility of becoming a full-time paid position and although long term applicants are preferred, short term caretakers will also be considered. For more information or to request an application packet please contact us by phone at [Contact info available to subscribers]

ONSITE MANAGER/CARETAKER needed to live onsite and manage day-to-day operations of a nice 62 unit apartment complex in Appleton. Must have minor maintenance, leasing and tenant relation skills. Some experience would be preferable. Will train the right candidates. Couple or team would be preferred. Please fax your resume or letter of interest to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wyoming

INNKEEPERS NEEDED for a luxury lodge in Jackson Hole. We’re looking for a couple with hospitality in their blood! An eight room, deluxe lodge in Jackson Hole looking for a couple with a mix of skills in both the front and back-of-house, including: cooking/chef, reservation systems management, pro-active marketing, bookkeeping, property maintenance and refined hosting/entertaining skills. We value creativity, a business mindset, hard work, hospitality industry excellence and a passion for mountain communities. Write and tell us why you’re the perfect fit via email at [Contact info available to subscribers]

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