The Caretaker Gazette May / June 2009

Alabama

house sitter WANTED for our Gulf Shores, AL two bedroom condo, centrally located to all area attractions, and only two blocks from the beach. Need someone or a couple to house/pet-sit from June 1 through September 30. Must like cats and be willing to look after our cat while we are away. Weekly stipend provided. Please email Jay with your interest in taking care of our condo and cat at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Alaska

DENALI ORGANIC GROWERS needs help in the Denali Park area. We are continually moving toward self sufficiency through earth friendly practices. Nestled on 10 acres in an Aspen/Spruce forest we have a small hand built log cabin, green house, chicken coop, and organic garden. Our goal is to provide healthy, tasty food to our local community, as well as, education about the benefits to self and earth that come from natural organic practices. Throughout the summer we are continually putting food up in preparation for next season and for our personal winter storage. Projects include: small construction, planting, harvesting, smoking fish, subsistence fishing, curing meat, cabin building, small scale brush clearing, composting, caring for chickens, canning fish/meat, freezing veggies, picking berries, and making jam. We ask that you join in our projects, share meals, and enjoy yourself. Children are welcome; pets are not (due to the free range chickens we have here). Our accommodations vary from secluded tent sites, cozy bed in van, to our carpeted garage with wood stove for heat (cold season only). We suggest you stay as long as your schedule permits and our personalities mesh. If interested in an in-depth education in organic gardening and off the grid living check out our full season apprenticeship positions. The garden is operational mid-May through September. For other times of the year, please contact us to find out what exciting projects we have going on that you may want to experience. You can learn more about us by visiting our website at [Contact info available to subscribers], or write to [Contact info available to subscribers], or call [Contact info available to subscribers]

ALASKA CARETAKING couple needed from September 1, 2009 – May 1, 2010 on a comfortable alternative energy Aleutian homestead. You can enjoy whales, fish, caribou, hydroelectric power, internet, phone, chickens, greenhouse, woodworking shop, sauna, and hot tub. Skiff/outboard, general mechanical and maintenance skills are required. For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers] A monthly stipend will be provided.

[Contact info available to subscribers] needs help in Palmer from April 15 to October 15, 2009. The Assistant Farm Manager will work directly with the Farmer/Educational Farm Program Director in the day-to-day running of a 35-share CSA and Market Garden. This position requires at least one year of farming experience. [Contact info available to subscribers] is located on Alaska Pacific University’s 750-acre Kellogg Campus in Palmer. Duties: managing indoor starts and transplants, hardening off and planting into field beds and high tunnels, direct seeding, irrigation, fertility management, compost making, weeding and tillage, greenhouse and high tunnel management, and harvesting. A monthly living stipend of approximately $1,000 is provided, an Education Award up to $2,362, and child care assistance (if eligible). Housing is provided on-site in exchange for minimal caretaker responsibilities. To apply, please email a short cover letter and your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Arizona

NEED HELP with my quiet, high desert hideaway. Have cabin, gardens, and solar. Some work, no rent, no pay. Long-term is possible. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

CARETAKER WANTED in rural southern Arizona, year-round. Need help with my vegetable garden, weed control, koi pond, clean up, and simple maintenance. Free living quarters in a 8×40 fifth wheel, or bring your own RV. Background checks done. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers]

CAMP HOSTS needed for a year around, members only campground catering to gay and lesbian campers near Bisbee, voted as having Arizona’s best year around climate. The new 28 site campground is on a 120 acre ranch with recreation center and bar. Duties include answering phones, registering guests, hosting activities and park maintenance in exchange for a full hook-up campsite with utilities including 30/50 electric, internet access and a stipend for the days on duty. For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

HORSE RESCUE and Boarding Facility in Snowflake, AZ has an RV space available (utilities included) in exchange for feeding once a day. Other income and housing are possible. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers], or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Letters to the Editor

Dear Gary, thank you so much for going above and beyond to forward the email inquiries to me after my having submitted the incorrect email address in our Help-Wanted ad. I am very pleased to say after posting four ads in various places and receiving over 300 replies, I have found our star through our ad in the Gazette! Linda and John are the perfect candidates and have moved to the final stage of the process. Pending the owner’s approval, I believe we have found the new Managers for the Park thanks to you! I will certainly be using your services again as the quality of candidates from The Caretaker Gazette was unparalleled! Thanks again, M. B., Calgary, Canada

Monique, thanks for letting me know that your ad in the Gazette successfully resulted in your hiring two of our subscribers. We hear that many of our property owners who advertise in the Gazette have tried placing ads for caretakers and house sitters in other media and most of them tell us that they find their best people by advertising in the Gazette. Then, when they need caretakers or house sitters in the future, they come back to the Gazette to advertise for new openings. Please spread the good word about the Gazette.

Just wanted to let you know that due to your publication, my wife and I obtained the long-term caretaker position of a lifetime. We are currently living at the Siltcoos Lake Learning Center in Westlake, Oregon, operated by Lane Community College. Our cottage could not be better and the work is minimal with only four cabins to care for. We receive the cottage rent free along with all utilities paid and a $500 stipend per month during the busy season. It is the perfect supplement to my retirement pay. Thank you again for your wonderful publication. W. and E. E., Westlake,

Or

Congratulations on finding the long-term caretaker position of a lifetime, Wes and Eileen. That sounds great! Hope your move from Iowa to the west coast went well. We have many retirees like you who take similar positions out of the Gazette and between the stipend and free housing offered by the property owner, and their own retirement income, they can live quite well, even during this current economic crisis. Please keep in touch, you may find that you want to do a caretaker profile about your new experience.

Hi Gary, as always you came through with flying colors. I found what I think will be a great guy for the job. He had a great resume and references so I think when he shows up, he will be excellent. And I think the interior rebuilding will be beautifully executed. Again my sincere appreciation to you and your organization. Best wishes, B. V,. Big Timber, MT

Hi Barbara, thanks for the update. Glad to hear that your ad in the Gazette resulted in your finding a great guy with an excellent resume and references. It sounds like your interior building project will be in great hands. Many property owners who advertise with us have told us that they find the most skilled and experienced people through the Gazette.

Australia

[Contact info available to subscribers] seeks an on-site caretaker. [Contact info available to subscribers] is located on the banks of the South Esk River at Hadspen, comprises 66 privately owned residential units, a clubroom, swimming pool and bowling green. The complex provides for 55 year olds and over and includes amenities for a visiting doctor and hairdresser and a monitored duress system. The position will suit a husband and wife team, able to split the range of duties between them. A self contained flat will be provided. The successful applicant(s) will report to the Committee of Management, have a varied skill base, a can-do attitude and the ability to relate to unit owners, occupiers and suppliers to the complex. Driver’s license(s) are essential. Applicants should mail their resume and references to: Secretary/Treasurer, [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER PERSON/S required for a 2,000 acre farming/grazing property, located 10 minutes out of Gunnedah. A comfortable two bedroom cottage and power will be supplied. A small salary is available. A rural background is desirable. Only honest, decent people with references need apply. Please send your application to Caretaker, [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER needed on a farm in the Gunnedah area of New South Wales. This position would be suitable for a retired couple with rural experience. A comfortable three bedroom home will be provided. Please write with your references to The Farm Manager, [Contact info available to subscribers]

FULL-TIME CAMP CARETAKER required for a Recreation Centre located at Landsborough, in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, the centre is situated on 50 hectares surrounded by 200 hectares of State Forest. This is a live-in position, requiring some cleaning, maintenance and instruction. Please mail your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER COUPLE needed. We are looking for a reliable and energetic couple to care for a home on a 2,000 acre property near Toowoomba. Duties will include general maintenance, gardening and pool care, plus some housework. Caretakers must have their own transportation and no school-age children. Accommodation provided in a brand-new air-conditioned house. Hours and remuneration are negotiable. References are essential. Please apply in writing to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Bahamas/south Florida

SAILING HELP needed. Our winters are spent in the Bahamas and southern Florida maintaining, living and cruising on our wooden sailboat. Starting in November, if you’re interested in learning and experiencing wooden boat repair, upkeep, sailing the farm (subsistence lifestyle on the water), and sailing give us a call at [Contact info available to subscribers]. November is our busiest time with maintenance and repairs, which is an ideal opportunity for hands on experience. We love to teach and can almost always use the help this time of year. Peace, [Contact info available to subscribers]

Belize

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

FALL RIVER FISHING CLUB seeks a part-time live-in caretaker. Must be honest, bondable, diligent, clean, organized, a meticulous housekeeper with experience with household repairs and groundskeeping. Live on premises in a separate home in Fall River Mills. Housing, utilities and salary provided. Teams welcome. Please fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

SUN LOVERS needed in the Mojave Desert for a minimum of nine months, from May on. Located 1½ hours west of Las Vegas. This is a small hot spring community, artist’s place, and close to the bone living. Garden care and handy?! Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

BEAUTIFUL 39 ACRE Nature Education Center located halfway between Mendocino and Fort Bragg on the coast of California is looking for a semi-retired live in caretaker couple to help run an overnight guest lodge, do outreach for the lodging and very light maintenance/housework and groundskeeping. Looking for computer/ office and people skills, knowledge of proper care of tools and equipment. Public relations, computer and basic maintenance skills a plus. Ocean view with two bedroom house plus $1,000 monthly stipend is offered in exchange. No pets, no smoking, good landlord and work references required. Please write to [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

CO-MANAGER TEAM needed for a historic B&B in the Mojave Preserve – 60 miles southwest of Las Vegas, Nevada. Our restored five bedroom B&B is “conveniently remote” in Nipton – a former railroad and mining town founded in 1885, with a current population of 45 people. Man must be experienced in plumbing, carpentry and all around maintenance. Woman to take computerized reservations, store sales and restocking, some housekeeping for five room B&B. Must have your own RV. This is an adult community, no children. If you would like more information or are interested in the position please send an email with your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

HANDY WORK needed for [Contact info available to subscribers]. You will need to bring your own RV. All hookups provided.

CARETAKER AND HOUSEKEEPER wanted for a small lake property in the Santa Margarita area. A mature and responsible couple with previous caretaker experience is desired. A mobile home is provided along with a small monthly salary. No children please. Responsibilities include maintenance of property, housekeeping, watering plants, mowing lawn, weeding, keeping property free of leaves, and keeping the property secure. Must have experience operating a lawn mower, weed-wacker, blower, cleaning and performing handyperson duties. Please mail your resume and references to Caretaker, [Contact info available to subscribers]

HELP WITH ALL ASPECTS of a remote homestead/organic farm on the scenic Northern California coast. Garden, orchard, livestock, pets. Tasks: marketing, office, maintenance, gardening, animal care, cooking, housekeeping. Experience with alternative energy, horses, carpentry desirable. Room/board (shared house or primitive cabin) for part-time work. Two month minimum. email: [Contact info available to subscribers]

EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY available for a couple/team to manage a small mobile home community in West Sacramento. The positions are management of community and maintenance within the community. Experience preferred. To apply, please fax your resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers].

SEEKING A RESPONSIBLE EXPERIENCED COUPLE to reside and manage a beautiful Ocean/estuary 30 room motel in Fort Bragg. Living quarters (one bedroom, bath, living room, kitchen and deck overlooking estuary) and salary provided. Responsible for checking in/out guests, collecting and recording payments, working with expedia.com and hotels.com, answering phones, taking reservations, booking rooms, light maintenance and landscaping, and managing housekeepers. Must have a great personality and stable work history. Prior motel / management experience a must. To apply, please send resumes by fax to [Contact info available to subscribers].

CARETAKERS WANTED on a Northern California ranch/hunting/fishing club, located 20 minutes outside of Grass Valley, on 250 beautiful acres with wildlife. Seeking a couple to maintain grounds, lodge, maintain and run equipment (tractors/mowers) etc, and care for horses. Preparation/serve meals will be required at times. Living quarters on private lake plus $1,500 per month, additional for horse care. Please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] or email to [Contact info available to subscribers]

SINGLE NATUROPATH WANTS TO SHARE RANCH. Hello, my name is [Contact info available to subscribers] and I own a beautiful, historic piece of land in Fairplay, CA (Sierras) with stone outcroppings, access to wilderness trails, local wineries and wonderful sandy soil to grow just about anything organic. I’m a student of Bowen Therapy and herbology with an interest in horses and animal health. I’m looking to connect with other people who appreciate a positive lifestyle involving live foods and natural healing. It would be wonderful to even meet a partner who brings experience and knowledge to the table. I do have a county permitted trailer space with full hookups and/or a bedroom or two as my home is very large with an ozonated hot tub on the deck with a cold plunge right next to it. There’s a National Champion black walnut tree, winter creek, garden, old barn, pastures and the Cosumnes Rivers nearby. Possibly trade ranches with someone in the Appalachians? If anyone is interested, or knows of someone who may want to share an existence in this magical area, please contact me at the following: [Contact info available to subscribers]

CALIFORNIA/NEVADA: A full time personal assistant(s) /attendant (s)/domestic needed. A couple is preferred, an individual will be considered. A very private, conservative, 40ish single male executive seeks professional extremely respectful, presentable, compliant, subservient person(s) resigned to dutiful life to assist employer in performing daily tasks, personal and business. Employer enjoys a healthy, high energy lifestyle and many various outdoor activities. Employer seeks an employee who is fit and able to work hard while enjoying the outdoors. The job location in 70% in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada and 30% in Los Angeles, California. Job includes a wage to vary with experience – $30,000 to $35,000/year for a single – $45,000 to $50,000/year for a couple, furnished stand alone quarters in South Lake Tahoe and small attached caretaker’s quarters with a private entrance in Los Angeles, a vehicle is available for non-work time usage, high speed internet, cell phone, and casual uniforms will be provided. The employment requires a minimum of five years experience in household employment, the ability to understand and demonstrate a “Caretaker’s Heart” at all times, possess excellent communication and organizational skills, formal education helpful, secretarial skills a must, knowledge of business, bookkeeping, networking, etc., ability to learn easily and work independently without supervision, being computer literate with a knowledge of computer software such as spread sheets, word processing and email. Punctuality and dependability is vital. Early morning meetings and tasks will be assigned. Will need to be available 24/7 for work time of about 60-80%, have a valid driver’s license with no insurance restrictions, have the ability to drive/pilot the following: 45′ RV/bus; pick-up truck with trailer, an executive SUV, (due to customization maximum height of driver 5’10”), and a 24′ cruise power boat. Must be in good health and have some physical strength for small jobs such as snow removal, handyman fix-it, automobile and motorcycle detailing, home projects, etc, Jack-of-all-trades. Drug use and excessive drinking is prohibited. No drinking will be permitted during work hours and applicant may be subject to random drug testing. No outside personal entertaining will be permitted on any of employer’s properties. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Canada

PERSONABLE RESIDENT CARETAKER (a single person or couple) wanted for a friendly, well-run 56 unit high-rise; just steps away from the Oakridge Mall and the Skytrain. No pets, kids or rentals. This is a caretaker position not a manager position. This would be a perfect position for a recently retired pair who would enjoy a comfortable lifestyle in a lovely neighborhood. Job duties include janitorial, maintenance of the interior and exterior and gardening/lawn maintenance. Our building is a co-op, owner occupied building. We require good communication skills with fluent English to liaison between trades people and the board. The salary range is $23,000 – $25,000/year plus a bright, hardwood floor one bedroom suite. Please send resumes to: Caretaker Position, [Contact info available to subscribers]

LIVE-IN COUPLE required by a professional couple in Malahat, BC. The team will include one person who will have housekeeping and cooking skills; the other will have skills of groundskeeper and building maintenance. The housekeeper will be needed 20 hours per week and the groundskeeper five hours per week. There will be time for outside employment as well. The applicant couple must be non-smokers with no pets. They must have no serious personal or health problems and have high morals. A background criminal check will be required. Due to the rural setting, a personal vehicle and driver’s license will be necessary. The applicant couple will reside in a one bedroom furnished apartment with a full kitchen, bath, bedroom, living/dining room and its own in-apartment laundry. There will be no charge for water, hydro, or heat. Please respond with your contact information, work history, two reference names (not related to you) and phone numbers. All responses will be treated as confidential. Housekeeping Couple, [Contact info available to subscribers]

Caribbean

HOTEL MANAGING COUPLE POSITION available in the Nicaraguan Caribbean. We’re a small beachfront eco-lodge on a traditional English speaking remote Caribbean island with incredible fishing and diving. We have 15 cabins 45 miles off of Nicaragua’s Caribbean coast. Requirements: – Willing to work as a team at a service oriented lodge in a 3rd world country – 6 – 12 month commitment minimum – Must speak Spanish – Four years of hotel and restaurant operation experience – General knowledge of mechanics, generators, plumbing, electricity, (alternative energy helpful) – Patience and a good sense of humor Please send resumes and photo to receive more details on job description and compensation to [Contact info available to subscribers] Photos of our eco-lodge and more information are available at [Contact info available to subscribers]

house sitter NEEDED from June to November in Vieques, a beautiful, unspoiled Caribbean island paradise, eight miles off the eastern tip of Puerto Rico. A single male, or a couple would work best. The house sitter gets a first floor apartment, which has two bedrooms, a kitchen, bathroom and living room. The key reason for having a house sitter stay here is for security and taking care of my indoor-outdoor cat, Esmeralda. Vieques has almost no crime. There is petty thievery, so if a house is left vacant, it could be broken into. I need a house sitter to also do some minimal gardening and grounds keeping in return for free rent, utilities, cable TV and high speed wireless internet access. Local telephone calls are included as well, and there’s a washer dryer in the 1st floor apartment. Use of a car could also be included. If the house sitter has exemplary skills with masonry, house painting and carpentry… paying gigs abound for people with these skills on the island. I have two other properties close by that could utilize the services of people with these skills. There are simply not enough quality trades people on Vieques. My house is a non-smoking house. I’m looking for health conscious people who are free of drug and alcohol problems. A background check will be conducted on all applicants. Please email a recent photo, and at least three checkable references to [Contact info available to subscribers] (please include these words in the subject line:”Vieques house sitting Assignment”) for screening.

CARIBBEAN GUESTHOUSE seeking a caretaking couple for April 17 – 24, 2009. Pet sitting (must love animals), cleaning rooms, general guest maintenance, and plant care. A friendly, organized, and enthusiastic pair is desired. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] for additional details.

Colorado

EXPERIENCED SINGLE MALE or husband and wife caretaker team needed at a hot springs spa in a beautiful, remote Colorado Rocky Mountain area. Prefer experience in construction, plumbing, electrical, snow removal, maintenance of grounds and pool cleaning. Customer service experience a plus. Offering rent exchange plus hourly salary for various positions. Position available immediately. Must be honest, reliable, work well with others and be respectful of healing springs and environment. Must have impeccable references. Please email letter of interest to [Contact info available to subscribers] For more information check out our website at [Contact info available to subscribers]

RANCH MANAGER sought for a ranch in Steamboat Springs. Must have experience running mid-sized high-end ranch with expertise in hay production, grazing cattle, maintaining equipment and facilities and managing staff. Good management skills and work ethic, a commitment to quality and computer skills required. Excellent compensation, benefits and housing provided. Please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] or email to [Contact info available to subscribers]

FULL-TIME, LIVE-IN POSITION available in Aspen, Colorado. Large home with attached, separate 900 sq ft, one bedroom caretaker’s apartment. The apartment has a full kitchen, pantry, living room/dining, great views, air conditioned, high speed internet and TV. One job is full time detailed house cleaning; second job is general fixit, errands, car washing, snow blowing in winter, lawn mowing in summer. Must like dogs and must be fit for dog walking, hiking and living in the mountains at high altitude (8,500′ elevation). Need an SUV type car, driver’s license. No pets of your own, please, we have plenty. $1,100 per week for the couple plus apartment and utilities paid by us. 42 hour workweek which is five weekdays and two hours on Saturday morning, but with some flexibility. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Costa Rica

A BILINGUAL, English/Spanish, mature and experienced couple is needed to manage a private home. This is a great opportunity to live in Costa Rica with good pay and excellent benefits. A background check will be required. Interested parties should please fax your resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers].

England

LIVE-IN Person needed to attend to an elderly lady (my Mother) in the centre of London. My Mother needs constant supervision and help during the day; i.e. cooking, serving meals, cleaning, shopping, and basically to help in all respects of home and personal matters and with whatever her requirements may demand. My Mother has another lady who comes in Monday to Friday late afternoons for four hours, Saturday five hours, and Sunday 9 – 6 to relieve the live-in Lady. There is also a very slight chance that my Mother may call at night for help. This would be only as an emergency, but cannot be ruled out from happening more than once. In a nut shell this is a Lady Friday position with own bathroom, small room, color TV, paid for food with a small remuneration by arrangement. The free time could be used to obtain other work to make up the pay. The pay will start for the first two weeks at £45/week, and 2nd two weeks at £150/week. The First four weeks will be a trial period after which will be £60/week to include basic food/ meals. Written references, reliability and dedication are essential. An impressive resume and professional qualities are always formidable assets, but are not necessary and will not be used as a means to create a decision. If you feel that that you have a caring, patient, understanding attitude towards my Mother’s requirements and think you could cope with this type of situation, and would like to be considered for an interview, then please reply with an explanation as to why my Mother would benefit from offering you the position, and also your reason for wishing to move away from your current location? By replying with a phone number you will be added onto the short list and will receive a reply or telephone call soon. Many thanks. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

house sitter WANTED in Exeter, Devon, England, for ongoing spells from 8 days – 17 days during June and September. We have a beautiful ancient longhouse with lots of land/stream/log fires. house sitters (couples preferably) are needed regularly through the year, except summer, to look after the house and two small well behaved dogs. Nothing arduous, just looking after dogs/plants etc. Lots to see nearby, just six miles from Exeter, and 20 minutes from the coast. No reimbursement, sorry no children. Our house sitters will certainly need own transport – nearest town is 2.5 miles away. Must have been dog owners. Lovely en-suite accommodations with run of the house. Plenty of logs for the fires in winter. All modern conveniences available, including central heating. We usually plan around four – six months ahead, so please email [Contact info available to subscribers] at [Contact info available to subscribers] months ahead of time and please include “house sitting” in the subject line.

COUPLE REQUIRED in southwest Dorset. A large and beautiful Estate on the Jurassic Coast requires an energetic and organized couple looking for long-term employment. Duties include managing, cleaning and maintaining three holiday rentals. Cleaning the Manor and assisting with care of our three well-behaved children, aged 13, 11 and seven. Some overnight babysitting is required, and helping the Estate maintenance staff. This is a relaxed environment, with a charming and cozy furnished three-bedroom cottage provided. Generous pay and holidays provided. Impeccable references are required. Position starts immediately. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers].

house sitter NEEDED in South Hampshire for my house and five friendly chickens, from July 17 to August 1. My house is a four bedroom detached in a quiet residential area with superb bus route and six miles from the nearest train station. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Florida

COUPLE WANTED for yard and general maintenance on a country estate in the Palatka area. Prefer a partially retired couple. Must live on premises in a two-bedroom/two-bath furnished mobile home. This is a very private and secure property. To apply, please mail your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER WANTED with nursing experience. Must be able to live-in with an elderly man. This position offers rent-free living, with all amenities provided. Monthly compensation also provided. A thorough background check will be required. Please submit your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

A MATURE NON-SMOKING COUPLE is needed to provide janitorial services for religious buildings. Duties include light maintenance, floor maintenance, some kitchen duties, set-up and tear-down of events, and maintaining supplies relevant to the position. Compensation includes housing, utilities, and salary. Must be bondable. No pets. To apply, please mail your resume to Caretakers, [Contact info available to subscribers]

France

house sitter NEEDED. I have a big house near Dijon, (the capital of the Burgundy region). I am looking for a couple or a person who can stand to be alone here later this year. Honesty is a must. A love of nature, gardens, art, and old things would be very helpful. I am living in the states currently, and I go to France three months a year in May, June, and July. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details.

Georgia

A PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PERSON OR COUPLE is needed to manage and maintain rentals here. To apply for this position, please mail your resume to Manager, [Contact info available to subscribers]

MATURE COUPLE needed to live on site and manage a new self storage business, located in Austell, in Cobb County. Basic computer skills and strong customer service are required. To apply, please fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Hawaii

BIG ISLAND OF HAWAI’I. Looking for conscious earth stewards for an earth-based dharma center in Hawai’i. Preferably a couple with skills in permaculture and building, who love animals and who are of a contemplative, artistic nature. Must have a car. Ideal space for those who like elegant simplicity, for whom self inquiry, beauty, mindfulness and integrity are important. Work-trade for individuals and couples is also available throughout the year. Visit [Contact info available to subscribers] and open “Kipukamaluhia.” Please email information about yourselves to [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers]. Mahalo.

A STABLE couple is needed immediately to caretake in mystical, historical Waipi’o on the Big Island. Living quarters are at the base of a 1,000′ waterfall. We have incredibly rich soil here, and abundant water. This has the greatest potential for self-sufficiency. A 4-wheel-drive is needed, but the caretakers will have weekly access to the owner’s truck. Work exchange duties include helping an elderly woman in her own nearby home, property maintenance, gardening, and housecleaning. Apple Computer skills are definitely needed for help in writing her book. There is land available for enlarging an organic vegetable garden. Pets are OK. This is a very long-term assignment. No salary. For a phone interview, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

HELP NEEDED at the [Contact info available to subscribers] in Pahoa. We live and work on a beautiful two acre, edible tropical fruit orchard farm in the Puna area of the Big Island. We also engage in house building and remodeling learning from an experienced builder. We would like to encourage anyone who has a propensity for building to take this opportunity to learn skills that will be useful throughout life. We want to encourage people looking for a clean and productive lifestyle to come and try it out. Our main projects are: house building, landscaping, gardening, cooking, cleaning, paperwork and computer work. Our schedule includes: Sunrise trips to the ocean, swimming and surfing, yoga, chanting meditation and breakfast then we get onto some hard work either building or gardening. We have a variety of accommodations from individual rooms, cabins or camping space depending on your needs and available spaces. We have several bathrooms and kitchen facilities available, indoor and outdoor. Basic vegetarian meals can be provided or the materials for those meals depending on your situation. We are a drug free environment. We put an emphasis on cleanliness and proper hygiene. English is the main language spoken. Children can be considered on a case by case basis. Length of stay varies upon how happy you are to be here and how happy we are to host you. If you have a skill or a contribution to our projects and your attitude is good we can work out what is expected of you or what compensation if any would be given to you for your help. We look forward to meeting with you and working together. Much Aloha and Haribol! Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] and please cc all email messages to [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Idaho

SEEKING SOLITUDE? Peaceful, quiet living in a mobile home on a farm west of Boise. We provide a place of retreat and healing in exchange for 15 hours/week help in the garden. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Illinois

A SEMI-PRIVATE RECREATION CLUB in the Morris area seeks a caretaker couple. Must live on site, tend gate, care for beach, rent cabanas, maintain washrooms, grounds and roads. Must have knowledge of a private water system and testing, if needed. Operation of some equipment and light maintenance of same required. To apply, please mail resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Indiana

house sitter NEEDED for a lovely two bedroom home in the historic district of a small town. Situated in the beautiful hills of southern Indiana near Indianapolis, Bloomington (Indiana University), and scenic Brown County where dining, shopping, theater, and outdoor opportunities are abundant. Only expectations from June 5 – 14 would be caring for one cat and two turtles, watering plants, and mowing the lawn once. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Kansas

NEED A SUMMER house sitter starting June 1 and ending September 30 to care for our house with two dogs and one cat in Derby, outside of Wichita. Must also cut our lawn once a week, and clean the pool at least once a week. Please email a letter of interest and your references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Kentucky

LIVE IN CARETAKER needed in LaGrange. We are searching for an older lady who lives in the LaGrange area. The caretaker is needed to live in my large trailer to do errands, clean, etc for room and board only. For more details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Louisiana

GROUNDSKEEPING/HOUSEKEEPING couple position available in Covington, a suburb of New Orleans. We are looking for a mature couple to help maintain 12 acres of grounds plus housekeeping and routine maintenance of the owner’s home. Position offers a separate house in return for 20 hours of work per week. Experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, painting, carpentry and housekeeping preferred. References, personal interview and background check required. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Maine

CARETAKER COUPLE needed for home and grounds. Early retired or semi-retired couple wanted to maintain a low-keyed waterfront country home in mid-coast Maine. The spring and summer time are busy, lawn, pool, house planting (flowers), housekeeping, and vegetable garden, your option. Your presence is required off season with exceptions, plus an opportunity for outside interests. One bedroom apartment with all utilities included. Your long-term interest is a must. Qualifications, creditable references, and salary expected (prefer couples with an outside income). This position is commensurate with pleasant surroundings and apartment. If you meet these qualifications, please mail (do not fax or email) your letter of interest to: [Contact info available to subscribers]

Maryland

EXPERIENCED GARDENER/FARMER needed. You will have your own huge five bedroom home on 30 acres, 100 yards from the Wye River, in exchange for 15-20 hours work/week creating a small fruit orchard and organic garden, and doing light carpentry/painting/etc. Pets and families are OK. You can start now and stay six months (?). Work beyond stated hours gets additional pay. To apply, please send a letter describing your qualifications/background, and include at least two references that I can call, to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Massachusetts

RESIDENT MANAGER Position available. An individual or couple is needed to share knowledge and experience with young parents and their children. This involves parenting support and crisis intervention. A two bedroom apartment, heat and hot water, and salary with benefits will be provided. Please mail your cover letter and resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Michigan

GROUNDS CARETAKER needed at The Village of Westland, a mission of the Presbyterian Villages of Michigan. We are looking to hire a caretaker to live on site and take care of our grounds year-round and do gardening for our Senior Living Apartments. Rent and heat are provided, along with a free apartment with a small salary. No children. This is a smoke free building. To apply, please mail your resume to Attn: [Contact info available to subscribers]. No phone calls please.

LOOKING FOR A LONG-TERM CARETAKER for a southwest Michigan property. Housing and small stipend provided. Work is primarily garden and yard work. Please send your resume or a letter to [Contact info available to subscribers] or email to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Minnesota

WE ARE SEEKING a full-time caretaker to attend to a large family residence on Summit Avenue in St. Paul. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to daily and seasonal cleaning, laundering linens for the owners and guestrooms as well as formal linens for entertainment and providing support services to homeowners when drop in visitors arrive. Minor outside errands will also be part of the work. Light cooking and/or gardening skills preferred, however these will be minor responsibilities to the position. Compensation is negotiable. Applicants must pass a rigorous background check, have solid references and have a good credit profile in order to be considered. Male or female applicants are encouraged to apply. This posting is listed directly by the homeowner. You must provide a work history or resume and cover letter of interest in order to qualify for a response. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER TEAM needed for a 24 unit community in Waite Park. Must be self starters, motivated be able to work with minimal supervision. One team member must be home during the day. Must live on site. A background check will be required. Please mail your resume to: [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER needed 30 hours per week, including some weekends, for a great apartment and townhome community in Roseville. Must live on-site or nearby. Experience preferred. Daily cleaning of common areas and turnover apartments required. To apply, please fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Missouri

CARETAKER NEEDED. We are looking for a couple to live in our caretaker’s home (no children). The couple will be responsible for maintenance of the owner’s home and cabins, small lake, 12 acre grounds, pool, cleaning and party planning. A handyman background is needed. To apply, please mail your resume to Caretaker, [Contact info available to subscribers]

LIVE-IN RETREAT CARETAKER needed for year-round work on a remote 500 acre family retreat with two miles of river frontage surrounded by 9,000 acres of state forest. Work will include extensive yard work, housecleaning, and occasional light maintenance. New four bedroom log-style home provided. This position is perfect for physically active early retirees who love the outdoors. If you are interested, please mail us at Caretakers, [Contact info available to subscribers]

Montana

FULL-TIME, ON-SITE CARETAKER TEAM needed for a mini storage facility in Belgrade, MT. Salary and housing provided. Must have a driver’s license to shuttle vehicles to airport. Please mail your resume to Caretaker, [Contact info available to subscribers]

PURE MONTANA ORGANICS needs long-term help, for our position of a farm manager. We have a 1,250 acre organic wheat farm in Montana. The farm is located five miles from the village. We prefer non-smokers. Our own hours are long, often up to 14 hours a day. Help is most needed from June – September. Please send your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] or email either [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers].

REMOTE MONTANA MOUNTAIN RESORT seeks flexible, energetic, friendly employees for the summer of 2009. Please visit our employment page for the details at our website: [Contact info available to subscribers]

Nebraska

A MATURE COUPLE is needed to run the daily operations of a Scottsbluff motel. Your room will be provided as well as a company car. Previous hospitality experience is preferred. No janitorial services are required for this position. To apply, please mail your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Nevada

EXPERIENCED FULL-TIME and live-in apartment manager needed for a 53 unit apartment complex bordering Boulder Highway and Fremont Street in Las Vegas. Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Position can include a married couple. Compensation will include free rent in a furnished one bedroom apartment, as well as utilities, cable TV and a cell phone. Prefer someone who can perform minor repairs, like plumbing and other handy work. Please mail your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Caretaker Profile

“Bret Ingold and Kristin Frasheski: Conscientious Caretakers” Dates of Birth: Bret 12/20/79, Kristin 11/22/80 Address: on their website at [Contact info available to subscribers] Interests: making art, cooking, the outdoors, sailing, free diving, scuba diving, reading, traveling, knitting, x-country skiing, learning new things Quote: One never reaches home, but wherever friendly paths intersect the whole world looks like home for a time. -Hermann Hesse

Bret Ingold and Kristin Frasheski

The steam from the hot springs cave rose steadily up through the bows of the cedar tree as Bret immersed himself in the pool with a sigh. Kristin was silhouetted in the entrance of the cave against the black and white dusk of summer. After four months as caretakers of a remote wilderness cabin, campground and hot springs, life had settled into a quiet rhythm. It is a lifestyle not for everyone, but one in which the self-disciplined and creative can thrive. How Kristin and Bret became prepared for the challenges caretaking has presented, and where they would like this lifestyle to take them is too long a story for these pages. Along the way the story has involved a dusty old ’87 Jetta with two flat tires in the middle of Namibia, a sailboat with a broken autopilot half-way across the Atlantic, a reckless taxi ride across Cambodia and many other important life-shaping experiences. Kristin and Bret met while in school finishing their degrees in the fine arts in Portland, Oregon. After a camping trip in Washington and a short road trip they decided to spend four months traveling in Africa. It was a make or break kind of trip that left them knowing a lot more about each other and the world they were sharing. Upon returning, Bret took over managing and operating a small ocean resort his grandparents had built in the 1950’s on Cape Cod. “Hospitality is in my blood, it’s a family tradition,” he says. He also drew heavily from the experience of founding and running an art gallery and studio cooperative in Portland, OR. After completing massage school, Kristin joined Bret at the motel. Kristin was instrumental in helping the motel conduct an eco-audit and overhauled the motel’s operations to lead Cape Cod’s hospitality industries in ecologically sound practices. Being a seasonal business, Kristin and Bret were able to spend their winters doing what they loved, traveling and creating art. After four years at the motel, they decided to move on to new experiences and towards the future they wanted to create for themselves. It was around the same time that they found out about The Caretaker Gazette. They loved seeing all the opportunities in the pages and began looking for a position. During the interim, they were hired as studio assistants at a bronze foundry on Abaco Island in the Bahamas where they apprenticed and made their own sculptures. Life was good. While there they house-sat a friend’s solar-powered cottage; Bret spear fished for dinner and Kristin made and sold batik sarongs. As always, they worked to leave the property better then they found it and enjoyed some nice afternoons painting and working on the house. An ad had come through the Gazette for a property in Washington State that they had jumped on. It was the remote hot springs they had gone to on their first camping trip together years before. Months of correspondence had fizzled out and Bret and Kristin began talking with a couple in Guatemala about renting and running a small hotel. Then one morning, the family in Guatemala sold the property and that afternoon, with perfect timing, the hot spring’s director called asking if they wanted to take the job. They were thrilled and accepted the position. Living in an old growth forest, deep in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, has given them a summer they will never forget. Waking up each day surrounded by such unspoiled natural beauty and having such direct and constant contact with that environment has been incredible. Bret and Kristin both agree it has given them the opportunity to “slow down” and enjoy the simpler sides of life. The position is also full of the challenges of living off-the-grid and far from the conveniences of modern life, but they enjoy it. Amongst the responsibilities they have accepted is to always keep in mind their own and all their visitors safety, especially in such a remote location. Their unique collection of experiences, skills and interests lend themselves perfectly to this isolation caretaking position where self-reliance, good judgment and adaptability are essential for both safety and sanity. Bret and Kristin still enjoy perusing the Gazette when it arrives, wondering what opportunity may reveal itself next. After their time in Washington, they plan to stay busy volunteering teaching English to Burmese political refugees in Thailand. In the future, they hope to find a position that will give them more experience in sustainable examples of business. They look at caretaking and working for unique properties not only as a way to offer outstanding service but as market research for starting their own business. It will be a business that combines aspects of their background in hospitality, travel, interests in sustainable food production and building, and artistic abilities. In the meantime, they keep their eyes and ears open for the next open door.

Bret and Kristin after a swim

New Jersey

WATERFRONT HISTORIC PROPERTY in Riverton, near Philadelphia, needs help. There is a private apartment for an individual or couple who are experienced at carpentry, painting, window repair, porch repair, grounds keeping, and routine maintenance. Riverton is a small community located on the Delaware River just minutes from downtown Philadelphia. There is easy access to many amenities. The starting date is flexible and this opportunity could lead to a long-term relationship. We are open to discussion. We would like to learn more about you, your needs, skills, ingenuity and humor. Must be alcohol/drug free. We prefer a non-smoker. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers].

New Mexico

SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO: Live-in caregiver needed for a senior couple in a beautiful home outside of town. Own room with gorgeous views, separate entrance, kitchenette, and private bath. Small monthly stipend provided. Duties include flexible two – three hours per day to help with light housekeeping, daily living activities and errands. Can work outside, but must be available nights for support if needed. Non smoker, but tolerate smoke as wife smokes. Household has one friendly small dog and small tortoise. Can bring small aquarium/non-venomous fish or reptile, but no other pets. Valid driver’s license and bonding required. Medical background a plus but not required. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER NEEDED in the Portales, NM area. Rural, safe, secure, and quiet. No smoking, drugs, pets, children, heavy scents, parties, or problematic alcohol. Rent-free living opportunity, moderate duties, long-term. No salary. You will need outside income and a vehicle. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKERS WANTED. Looking for long-term caretakers, one to two years to live-in and maintain my house in Albuquerque. This is horse property with a big yard, two stalls and tack, in a nice, quiet neighborhood. Possibly furnished. Available now (vacant). Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] References are required.

SEEKING A MARRIED COUPLE to live and work on a ranch in northeastern New Mexico. Wife must be skilled in housekeeping and cleaning duties. Husband must be skilled in lawn, garden, and general maintenance work. The positions include salary, housing, health insurance, and work vehicle. To apply, please fax a resume for each person to [Contact info available to subscribers]. A criminal background, driving record, and drug testing will be required.

New York

HOUSE-SITTER AND PET-SITTER WANTED from the end of May through November 2009. Live rent-free on a small two-bedroom ranch in exchange for taking care of eight cats and two pet-sheep, and mowing the lawn. Located in beautiful, rural Western New York, half an hour south of Rochester. Please contact Anneliese via email at [Contact info available to subscribers]

HELP WANTED. [Contact info available to subscribers] in Warrensburg is seeking a year-round caretaker, four days each week. To apply, please mail a letter of interest to [Contact info available to subscribers] We are an equal opportunity employer.

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]

UPSTATE NEW YORK position available. Handyman skills required for free rent: 10 hours/week; minutes to Niagara Falls and Lake Ontario; available ASAP. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers]

[Contact info available to subscribers], located in a stunning, private, mountain valley near Phoenicia, NY, is looking for seasonal residential staff and volunteers to help run our retreat and conference center [Available positions include: Front desk, café/bookstore, kitchen, gardening, event production and housekeeping]. [Contact info available to subscribers] is just 25 minutes west of Woodstock, NY, and 2½ hours north of NYC – daily buses connect Phoenicia to NYC. Working here is dynamic, inspiring, and fun! We’re looking for friendly, hard-working, self-motivated, enthusiastic people who are flexible, upbeat, and have a desire to work for a worthy cause in a remarkable natural setting. You’ll work with a small dedicated year-round staff to host life-changing programs that range from Tibetan Buddhism to Yoga, from Environmental Protection to Social Justice. Seasonal staff needed from mid-April through mid-November, 2009. Compensation for staff includes free room and board plus a full-time weekly stipend. After work, staff can enjoy the hiking trails, swimming pool, meditation sanctuary, yoga studio, and other facilities. Staff is also invited to participate in Menla-hosted programs. ([Contact info available to subscribers]). For an application package, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

DOMESTIC COUPLE NEEDED for the Hamptons. This is a live-in position with lovely accommodations. Couple must have experience with serving, cleaning, wonderful cooking, laundry and pressing. This is an employer who has had their last couple for several years. You must either have experience individually in a private residence with long-term experience (you need to have a minimum of three years experience) or as an actual domestic couple with verifiable references. We are not looking for a handyman or an outside person. This is also not a management job, but is truly a housekeeping, domestic couple position. Must have proof of legal work authorization and verifiable references. We will be interviewing in New York City and in Riverhead, NY, so we are looking to interview local domestic couples only. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] (please include these words in the subject line: “Hamptons Domestic Couple Position”) and then we can forward your email message to the employer.

CHURCH CARETAKER needed part-time for a Schenectady Church. We seek a resident caretaker to do 15 hours/week of work, in the evenings and weekends. Compensation is an apartment on site. Please email inquiries and resumes to: [Contact info available to subscribers]

SMALL CABIN, ADIRONDACK FOOTHILLS, NY, reforming intentional community. Chop wood, haul water. Do upkeep/repair/revisions, occasional help otherwise. Gardens, orchard, honeybees, free time, regional opportunities. You are excited about joyfully co-creating daily life with others. Monthly stipend negotiated, long term preferred. Please send a letter about yourself and intentions to Ed, [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER COUPLE NEEDED for a Rock Hill Estate. Searching for a retired, reliable, capable couple for a beautiful, secluded, private estate. Live in a new home. Electric, heat, air conditioning, and cell phone will be provided. No monetary compensation made. Duties would be: general maintenance of property, overseeing lawn maintenance of ground, weed spraying, driveway maintenance and snow removal. Cleaning main house weekly, guest house and two apartments once a month or as needed, if used, and miscellaneous duties. Please fax resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers].

CARETAKERS WANTED for a small farm in the Upstate New York area. Caretaking consists of dogs and horses; so you must love animals, be structured and caring about their safety and comfort; and must be fit and able to exercise the dogs on daily basis. It would be very helpful if you are familiar with the care of horses. Compensation is negotiable. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

North Carolina

WE WANT TO TAKE A THREE-WEEK VACATION beginning in mid-June for approximately three weeks and need a house/pet-sitter for our home in the Cary, NC area. We have two cats, four ducks and deer who need feeding. Live rent-free in exchange. No kids. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

LIVE IN CARETAKER needed for an elderly lady in a nice three bedroom house in the Fayetteville, NC area. Room and board to include, electric, water, phone, basic cable, food and a salary of $800/month. Inquires for more info, please email [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers] and let me know when a good time to call you is. You must have driver’s license to drive her car. No children or pets. Will consider a couple. I am her son and live in Myrtle Beach and can come up and meet after speaking on the phone or via email.

LOOKING FOR a retired couple without other obligations to be our on-site Motel Managers. Will furnish a one bedroom apartment with free electric, water, private phone line, laundry facilities, computers and cable TV. Other compensations can be discussed with the right people. A must is honest, clean people with no criminal history. No drug users! No families or pets. To apply, please mail resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

North Dakota

WE ARE LOOKING for a management couple for a 30 unit motel and c-store located in Wishek, ND. Experience is preferred. The base pay will be $20,000 – $28,000 plus a large apartment, and also possible bonuses for increased revenue. The right couple that proves themselves as capable could also have the opportunity to buy this motel on very favorable terms. This position requires long hours and hard work. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Ohio

FARM CARETAKER needed. Must be a reliable, hard working individual experienced with horses and all aspects of their care. Driver’s license required. Duties include: daily morning/evening animal feeding, stall cleaning, maintaining grounds/barn, operating farm equipment, including tractors, chain saws, a Gator, and experienced in hauling horse trailers. Salary includes onsite living arrangements and utilities. 401k and partially funded health insurance offered. We are a drug and smoke free workplace. Background checked, including driving record. Please mail you resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COUPLE needed immediately to team manage an apartment community. Housing is provided as part of an attractive benefit package. Salary depends on experience. Office and maintenance experience is desirable for each respective position. Come work with a highly respected property management company. Please mail your resume with employment history to [Contact info available to subscribers]

LIVE-IN CAREGIVER needed for a lovely, 94-year-old woman with full mental capacity. Light housekeeping, prepare meals, assist with walking and personal hygiene, transportation. Valid driver’s license and references required. Room and board with pay in a comfortable ranch home near Youngstown, OH. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Oklahoma

SEEKING a Motel Manager (a responsible individual or couple). Salary and living quarters provided for full-time work. Experience preferred. Full and part time positions available. Please send resume or letter of interest to: [Contact info available to subscribers]

Oregon

CARETAKER/MANAGER NEEDED. We are looking for a mature couple (no children) to live in and care for the historic McLean Park and House a reception center in West Linn. Applicants must be skilled in: yard maintenance, housekeeping and general home maintenance. Good computer and phone skills are necessary. Managers will manage events and provide for the care and maintenance of the house and 2.4 acre park. Compensation is in the form of onsite housing, utilities and a monthly stipend. We are a smoke-free, pet-free facility. Only serious applicants need apply. Please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

LOOKING FOR AN ENERGETIC COUPLE with their own RV, with excellent people skills to help with a private family campground, doing maintenance, landscaping, cleaning the club house and rest rooms, in return for free RV space rent and utilities. We are 10 minutes from Eugene on the beautiful Fern Ridge Lake. Minimum commitment May 1 through September 30. Please mail your resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

RANCHHAND/CARETAKER needed in Sams Valley, OR (near Medford, OR). We are looking for someone to live here with your RV and spend about one hour a day taking care of our horses for five days a week more or less. For more details, please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Panama

WOULD YOU LIKE TO LIVE in the Bocas del Toro Islands in the beautiful Caribbean Sea? An incredible Island Jungle Resort needs a caretaker. In exchange, you will have the use of a boat, suite accommodations, and pool, from April through next January. You can learn more at [Contact info available to subscribers] Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Pennsylvania

BUCKS COUNTY EASTERN PA (near Doylestown, PA) Looking for a couple for a housekeeper and a caretaker of a four structure, non-working small farm. Not a live-in position currently; (may develop into one). Owners are weekend visitors (four days a week). Two people three days a week, year round. Household: all general cleaning of three buildings, approximately 4,000 sq. ft. / 18,000 sq. ft. / 2,000 sq. ft., some light laundry. Caretaker: weekly lawn and yard maintenance, checking of all mechanical systems on property, overseeing outside vendors, pool maintenance, window cleaners, tree service, garden care, maintenance of equipment on property, and handyman jobs and repairs. Compensation negotiable as well as healthcare possibilities. Please send resumes with references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

LIVE-IN HELP needed in exchange for rent in East Millsboro. I am a 27-year-old male looking for one individual to live on my farm and help caretake in exchange for rent. Rent is normally $500/month which includes everything! Required hours are 12 – 15 hours per week with the availability to fully take care of the place when I’m away for short/long periods. Hours worked over would get paid of course. There is no reason the person cannot have and maintain an outside job away from the place, in fact it is encouraged! The farm is located 15 minutes from Uniontown and 15 minutes from California, PA, overlooking the Mon Valley River. The farm is only 10.25 acres, so it’s not a big place but just the right size. There are six horses ranging from foals to elderly, 32 hens, two roosters, three dogs, guineas for pest control, sheep, goats, and llamas in the near future. To apply please email a letter of interest describing yourself in detail, your interest in caretaking, any applicable past work/living experience, and the date you are available to begin to [Contact info available to subscribers] Please also include any concerns and/or questions you may have.

AN ON-SITE MAINTENANCE PERSON OR COUPLE needed full time. A two bedroom residence, parking and utilities are included. Duties include apartment building light mechanical, painting, drywall, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry. HVAC knowledge is a plus. The compensation package with health insurance is about $47,000 for a couple, and $38,000 for a single. Requires on-call after hours for emergencies/call-backs. Requires a valid PA driver’s license, clean criminal history. Please mail your resume and letter to [Contact info available to subscribers]

MUSEUM DIRECTOR is seeking reliable caretaker(s) for a year-round position on a beautiful farm and kennel in Chester County, PA. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: basic farm chores/maintenance (dog care, feeding chickens, collecting mail, snow removal, yard and plant care, etc), home office work (correspondence, basic bookkeeping, travel arrangements, phone messages), art handling and transport, and other errands as needed. Knowledge of digital photography/video/computer/tech troubleshooting is a plus. Top benefits include: competitive hourly pay, health insurance, year-round housing in a spacious three bedroom farmhouse with fenced-in yard, summers in Maine, and frequent travel to New York and Florida. Must have excellent professional references and flexible schedule. This is an ideal position for a respectful and hardworking individual or young couple. To inquire, please submit your cover letter, resume, and at least three professional references via fax to [Contact info available to subscribers].

BEAUTIFUL PIKE COUNTY, Pennsylvania wildlife preserve has an immediate need for full time husband and wife caretakers to reside on and maintain an extensive property and a main residence. Qualified couples will be skilled in mechanical repair, carpentry and general maintenance of buildings and grounds as well as forestry. The qualified couple will reside in an idyllic environment and have the opportunity to care for and protect a primitive and pristine natural area. Occasional cooking for owners and guests as well as regular housekeeping at main residence will also be required. This position offers excellent compensation within the framework of an annual services contract and will include the free use of a private caretaker residence on the property. Other benefits include health insurance coverage and free utilities. Applicants should currently reside in the northeastern PA, southeastern NY or the northern NJ area. For immediate consideration please email your application along with personal and professional references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

FULL TIME CARETAKER needed for a private fishing club in northeast Pennsylvania. Qualified caretakers will reside on and maintain an extensive property and be skilled in mechanical repair, carpentry and general maintenance of buildings and grounds as well as forestry. Occasional cooking for members and guests as well as regular housekeeping will also be required. This position offers excellent compensation within the framework of an annual services contract and will include the free use of a private caretaker residence on the property. Other benefits include health insurance coverage and free utilities. For immediate consideration, please mail your resume along with personal and professional references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Scotland

house sitter NEEDED in Angus, Scotland for various time periods: starting April 17th – 25th, then also in July/August and October/November 2009. I live in a nice small town, with lots of amenities. I have a pleasant home, with one cat, so you must take care of my cat while I am away. For more details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details.

South Carolina

NEED SOMEONE to look after out house and take care of the lawn in Easley, SC. This is a long-term position. Please contact us at [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers].

CARETAKER needed to help my Dad with his personal and household needs. This position requires only two hours daily, three – four days per week. Please mail a letter of interest and references to Caretaker, [Contact info available to subscribers]

Spain

WORK EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITY. We live in a farmhouse with two hectares of land in Asturias, in Northern Spain. We have four to six donkeys and six to nine dogs, as we are volunteers for the local dog shelter and the donkey sanctuary nearby. We have a vegetable garden, apple trees and many other trees. This area is a great area for hiking. You can step out of the house and you are in the woods. We are also near the Picos de Europa, a range of mountains also called the Peaks of Europe. We speak English, Dutch, Spanish, German and a little French. The work here is never ending of course – anything ranging from helping with the donkeys or the dogs, to cooking and cleaning, working in the garden, cutting fire wood, fencing, etc. Our accommodations are a large spare room and a garden for camping. For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Texas

house sitter NEEDED in Lakeway for multiple resort condos. Must travel light and be ready to move quickly when given notice from house to house. Must keep houses clean and ready for vacationing guests. For more information, please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or mail your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

RETIRED COUPLE needed to housesit an Estate Home from September 12, October 30, 2009. Must be experienced with large dogs. Duties include: feeding wildlife, water lawn/plants, and sort mail. Must be healthy, outdoorsy, and like the rural Texas Hill Country. Please email references to [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers]

RV HOSTS needed in San Antonio. We are a 21 site, full RV hook up, with 20 water only sites, on 100 acres on the Medina River in San Antonio. We are city close, and close to Lackland Air Force Base and Kelly Air Force Base, and Wolford Hall, and country quiet with fishing and hiking, but still only 15 miles to the Alamo and the River Walk. We need two RVers to clean the clubhouse and for light landscaping duties starting now until the fall. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers], or send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] You can learn more at [Contact info available to subscribers]

HELP WANTED! Caretaker needed at a private camp outside of Boerne. Must maintain grounds, pool, facilities, and equipment, and have experience in light plumbing, electrical, and carpentry. Compensation plus tools, living quarters, utilities, car allowance and phone provided. Please fax your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers].

PARK HOST and maintenance help needed at Waco Lake starting in April and thereafter, for a six month term. We need a volunteer (or a couple) to help with park maintenance including painting, cutting trees (chainsaw), and carpentry. No cleaning of restrooms is necessary. Volunteers work 20 hours each week and in return, we offer a campsite with sewer hook-up, electric and water hookups at no cost. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

A SELF STORAGE FACILITY in Abilene is hiring an on-site manager, couple/team, to live on-site in a three bedroom home. Share office/facility management responsibilities in exchange for rent and utilities. This position is ideal for a stay-at-home parent with a working spouse. Must be a self starter and good with people. Sales or office experience is a plus. Please mail your resume and cover letter to [Contact info available to subscribers]

ON CALL house sitter needed for a Hill Country home in a beautiful setting on a creek. Must be experienced with large dogs. Duties include: feeding wildlife, water lawn/plants, and sorting mail. Must be healthy, and outdoorsy, and like the Hill Country. Please email your references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Utah

INNKEEPER/MANAGERS WANTED: Couple with an outgoing personality and guest relations skills to manage all phases of operating this busy five room Inn at scenic Zion National Park, Utah. Responsibilities include breakfast preparation, customer service, reservations, and minor maintenance, repair, and landscaping. Must have organizational skills, basic computer knowledge, basic repair/maintenance skills and the willingness to do what it takes to keep this popular Inn running smoothly. Innkeeping / property management experience preferred. Non-smoking, drug free, no kids. Minimum nine month contract. Housing and modest stipend provided. Available immediately. Please email your resume/work history to [Contact info available to subscribers]

MOTEL MANAGER needed for a small 12 room Motel in downtown Tremonton. Duties include operating and managing the Motel. Hours are 3 – 12 every day. (one – two days off per week). This is a live in position. Honesty a must! Non smoking a must. If any part of you exudes dishonesty, you will be immediately rejected. This is a great job for a student or a young couple. To apply, please mail your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Vermont

CARETAKER/HANDYMAN needed for a private trout club in Bridgewater, VT. This is a half-year position (mid-April through October). Duties include: facilities’ maintenance, lawn mowing, property maintenance, small repairs and upkeep, room rentals and helping members. A salary plus free cabin and utilities will be provided. To apply, please mail a letter with references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Virgin Islands

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES are available for a two month minimum period at [Contact info available to subscribers], home of the [Contact info available to subscribers]. We are located on 200 acres of rolling green hills and valleys nestled in the highlands of the northwest corner of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands. We are a short hike away from the Annaly Bay tide pools, Sunset Beach, and centuries old sugar mill ruins. Permaculture design principals have been incorporated throughout the property with an emphasis on sustainable agriculture and sustainable building techniques. [Contact info available to subscribers] is the only farm enterprise in the world that is USDA Certified Organic and Green Globe Certified. We are maintaining and harvesting our fruit forests, native trees, and bamboo lots. Additionally, we strive to add value to our produce by making fruit wines, herbal products, dehydrating fruits, canning, and making sauces. We also house chickens, rabbits, sheep, and bees to utilize their products in our fresh farm foods. The centerpiece of our farm is the large Community Center which houses our communal kitchen, library, computer lab, and learning center. This beautiful building was constructed using sustainably harvested timber from Guyana that our Master Carpenter personally inspected prior to purchase and import. The well equipped bath house has three showers (with hot water) and four flushing toilets (we also have composting toilets near our cabanas). We pride ourselves on the incorporation of sustainable systems, thus our farm is completely off the grid with full solar power, wi-fi internet capabilities, and filtered well-water and water catchment systems. Please contact Nate at [Contact info available to subscribers] or visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers]. Accommodations on the farm range from camping and simple shacks, to quaint cabanas. Island activities include sailing, hiking, snorkeling, diving, horseback riding, surfing, kite-surfing, and cultural exploration. We allow no pets or children. We can accommodate any diet, just be prepared to witness farm freshness at its best. I look forward to hearing back from you.

WE ARE A SMALL Caribbean eco-camp located in the hills of St. Croix. We often have needs for a few volunteers with skills such as vegetable and horticulture, grounds care, basic farm skills, small engine/vehicle repairs, tractor and chain saw work, saw mill operations, camp-construction and maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, cleaner-uppers, customer relations, home school teachers, and horse help. 35 – 40 hours per week flexible schedule. Minimum 12 – 16 weeks. Must be physically strong and healthy, good appearance and personality, like physical work, clean life-style, friendly, no heavy drinkers. Small food stipend possible if a good match and longer commitment offered. Living quarters are in a comfortable wall tent. Helpers do their own food preps. We’re a quiet family camp so we need people who are independent, motivated and show initiative to help wherever with whatever. Must be comfortable working alone. Our island and camp is multi-cultural, and gay friendly. Please send your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers], or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Virginia

house sitter needed in the Washington, D.C. area (June 15 – July 18). Maintain a five acre estate with pool. Access to cultural diversions in the Nation’s Capitol: shows, museums, monuments, etc. Modest stipend; part-time jobs abound nearby for additional income if desired. Applicant must be single, non-smoking, without children/pets. References required. Please reply to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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FUN CARETAKER needed in Tenino (it’s near Olympia). We need a skillful live-in caretaker for a small property of eight houses. It is located on 17 acres on Highway 507 and is part of a fun and friendly community. The work will involve regular maintenance, occasional landscaping and gardening and repairs as needed anywhere from 10 to 20 hours per week depending on the season. All this is offered in exchange for a free studio on the property and all utilities paid. There is also a very large shop full of machinery, gadgets and tools for someone with the desire to work, play and create, whether in wood, metal or ceramics. Main duties would be painting, repairing porches, mowing lawns, groundskeeping, orchard upkeep and maintenance of diesel tractors. Skill and experience in these areas is a plus and a positive attitude is a bonus. In this community, we frequently have cookouts, bonfires and get togethers, play games, make apple cider and generally watch out for each other. On the property we have many fruit trees plus places to have a private picnic by the stream. There are also several fire pits where we enjoy bonfires under the starry sky and an organic garden that needs some love. It is a place where you have the space to roam and explore and the desire to enjoy and improve. A place where you have privacy, but where you also have friends. Successful application requires a full background check, criminal history and credit check. Indoor smoking and pets are not allowed. Satellite TV and high speed internet are available, as well as extra storage for boats, camper etc. We are looking forward to learn more about you, your skills and ingenuity and your humor! Join us for an interesting mixture of scenic location, natural setting and small community living! Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

SEEKING A CAMP CARETAKER to act as camp host and perform general maintenance duties at a campground on the shores of beautiful Lake Roosevelt from June 13 through September 7, 2009. Pay is $3,000 for the season. Free power and propane provided. Must have your own lodging. Please send resume and letter of interest to [Contact info available to subscribers]. Serious inquiries only, please.

AN ORGANIC FARMSTEAD offers room and partial board in Aberdeen, WA for a full-time caretaker/handyperson/pet-sitter. Separate small guest cottage with sleeping loft provided; shared kitchen, bathroom and organic meals with main house. The ideal candidate has organic gardening knowledge, a way and experience with animals/livestock, is handy at fixing things and proactive with problem solving, is excited about living simply and in community, open, honest, a good communicator and has a healthy work ethic. Unfortunately we have no room for more animals, nor are we open to smokers, any addictions, drama or TV. A few hours of work per day during the week and pet sitting is all we ask and help with projects on Saturdays. As a part of the farmstead we all share in the making and partaking of organic meals, basic household beautification and upkeep, grounds upkeep, gardening, and animal/livestock care. Position is available immediately, and we have some flexibility with starting date. Would like to have someone on board ASAP who’s willing to make a 6-month to a year commitment. Please email if you are seriously interested and would like more information. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

West Virginia

FACILITY/GROUNDS MAINTENANCE VOLUNTEER positions are available May 1 through November 30, 2009 at Sutton Lake. Volunteers will perform various light duty maintenance work to include: assist with spring clean-up, cleaning facilities, litter pick-up, painting, staining; light carpentry, mowing and maintaining campground areas, conducting comment card surveys, pick up litter throughout the project and debris along the shoreline; clean grills; maintain bulletin boards; and other light maintenance duties. Volunteers are required to provide 20 hours per week service in exchange for a free campsite with electric hookup. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Wisconsin

HOUSE/PET SITTER WANTED from 8/2 – 9/10/09. Spend a free month in the beautiful north woods of Wisconsin in a newer two bedroom home in exchange for watching our two dogs and one cat. Lots of lakes and rivers nearby. Please call or email for details [Contact info available to subscribers]

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