The Caretaker Gazette May / June 2011

Alabama

[Contact info available to subscribers], in northeast Alabama, needs volunteers. We grow and sell various types of berries, herbs, vegetables, and bedding plants. With 55 acres there is a variety of features including greenhouses, pastures, fields, meadows, ponds, creeks, woods, and beaver dams. Other topics include Permaculture, making pottery, organic gardening, chickens, ducks, geese, cats, dogs, wildlife, and will consider new projects that you might like to pursue such as alternate energy sources. We provide room and board, basic necessities, and local transportation. Long term volunteering, a month or more, is preferred. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Alaska

HOMER, ALASKA. Need caretakers for picturesque, historic log cabins on working Alaska pioneer homesteads: 1) Remote, special beachside cabin on 50 acres, watch small cow herd, maintain fences. Wood stove, propane lights and cooking, no plumbing or electric. 2) Private room in large two story log house, on a historic 600 acre homestead and Museum (since 1940’s), share facilities and common area, help with farm, garden, haying, orchard, answer phone, over see workers, check in travelers, etc. Horses, garden, beach, trails, sauna, chickens, interesting pioneer family and neighborhood. Lots to do in Homer in your spare time (Art galleries, fishing, and hiking). Please call [Contact info available to subscribers], or email [Contact info available to subscribers]. To learn more, please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER WANTED from June 1 -September 5, 2011 on a remote Fishing Lodge, 80 miles west of Anchorage. For more information, please visit our website at: [Contact info available to subscribers]

Arizona

I AM IN NEED of a caregiver, gardener, and pet sitter type individual. Good references required. I have an acre property in Prescott, AZ, in the high country, not desert. I have a sweet little cabin called the Treehouse. Pictures available. 88-year-old man with some very early stage Alzheimer who needs about three – four days a week care of about two – four hours a day. Wonderful property close to downtown Prescott. Lots of free time. Free rent with a small salary. I have five dogs, two cats and a flock of happy hens. The gentleman is a happy guy and easy to care for, needs some personal care, help taking showers and simple meals. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER NEEDED, couple preferred, on a remote cattle ranch in northern Arizona in the cool pines, north of Flagstaff. Our nearest neighbor is two miles away. You will need your own 4-wheel-drive to get around in this 6,000 elevation. Duties include: light livestock feeding as needed, starting the generator, watching over the place, and building a fire each morning in the main house. No salary. Utilities, meat, and space for a motor home or trailer parking available in exchange for caretaker duties. Would like to find caretakers who can stay here long-term, since we travel a lot. We will need to do a background check on all applicants. Please email why you would be interested in this long-term caretaker position and include references who we can contact to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Arkansas

WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY available for a hardworking, full-time couple at a private hunting and fishing lodge in rural southeastern Arkansas. Housing provided. Couple teams preferred (no young children please). Duties include: yard work, security, cooking, repair, maintenance, light carpentry, bush hogging, mechanical repair and maintenance of ATV’s/small tractors/outboards, plumbing, roof repair as necessary, minor welding, pet care for hunting dogs kept on site, vegetation control, building and repair of duck blinds, deer stands, cooking year round potentially several times per week for groups up to twenty people, security patrol of thirty-five hundred acre property, project management on small construction and repair projects, small CAT/backhoe work, food plot preparation, unimproved road maintenance, provision/stocking of facility, light electrical work, daily cleaning of facility (including floors, windows, bedding, bathrooms, etc.), game skinning /cleaning/preparation, intense work and long hours during ninety day hunting season. Individuals must have good attitude and ability to serve guests. Wonderful home provided separate from hunting facility, basic utilities included. Location is approximately twenty miles from nearest town, comprised of wetlands, hardwood forest and row crop farmland. People who are honest, love outdoors, nature, working outside and can manage their own time will love this work. Small wood working shop and power tools located on site. Facility has been managed since early eighties. Procedures, rules and instructions are well established in the handbook with policies provided. Individuals must have ability to cooperate with independent farm personnel who work cropland on property. To apply, please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Letters to the Editor

Dear Gary, The Caretaker Gazette got very quick results for us. Our new ad for a caretaker that ran in the Gazette got us many applicants so far. More than we’ve ever had from other sources. All the applicants who responded appear to be good candidates for our position. We’re so glad we heard about the Gazette and advertised for a caretaker with you. Thanks for a job well done! J. M., Los Angeles, CA

Hi Jim, thanks for your message. I’m happy to hear that your caretaker wanted ad that ran in the Gazette received a great response from qualified applicants for your caretaker position. With a pool of good candidates to choose from, it sounds like your property will be in very good hands.

Hello Gary! I just want to thank you so much for this great service. All the people who have contacted me in response to my Situations Wanted ad in the Gazette sounded terrific. I ended up accepting a long-term house sitting position in Texas! Just what I’ve been hoping for, getting to a warmer southwestern climate. So far so good! M. W., Texas via Michigan

Hi Marie, congratulations on the positive response to your ad and for finding a house sitting position! Please keep in touch and let us know how things are going. Maybe we’ll feature you in a Caretaker Profile in a future issue of the Gazette.

Hi Gary, I get numerous new positions emailed directly to my email address every week from The Caretaker Gazette, but there are usually just three or four new positions in each of the emails you send to me. I have an online subscription. Shouldn’t I be getting your Gazette issues emailed to me with more positions? Please let me know about this. Thanks. H. W., Salem, OR

Hi Henry, thanks for writing. When you entered your online subscription order at www.caretaker.org a thank you message would have appeared on your screen with instructions for accessing your issues. For online subscribers like yourself Henry, we are unable to email issues because too many Internet Service Providers block our large email messages. Online subscribers can log into our website at www.caretaker.org anytime using their email address and password to get their 16 page issue. Each 16 page issue has positions that are not in the email updates, so it is important for online subscribers to log in to get each issue. If any online subscriber needs help logging into their account, they can email us anytime at caretaker@caretaker.org and we will be glad to email back very easy log in instructions. Henry, I have just emailed your log in directions to you – please save these directions so you can refer to these directions anytime you want to log in to www.caretaker.org. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us. All subscribers, both online and print, who have provided us with an email address, receive our email updates each week containing new listings. We have many postal subscribers who don’t use computers, who have given us an email address from a co-worker, friend, or one of their children so we can email updates to them, even if they don’t use computers themselves.

I would like to thank you all at the Gazette. I have procured a caretaker’s position through your pages and in doing so will be fulfilling a long time dream of mine, relocating out west. I cannot tell you what this opportunity means to me but would like to offer my sincerest thanks for providing a forum to discover these opportunities. Thank you, P. C. East Lyme CT

Thanks for the update Pat. We wish you the best in your new caretaker opportunity out west!

Australia

CARETAKER REQUIRED for a small bed & breakfast in Central Wheatbelt (Nungarin). Light duties and gardening required in return for a small wage. A large three room living quarters will be provided. This would be suitable for a couple or retiree. Please phone [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information.

LIVE-IN CARETAKER needed at the [Contact info available to subscribers] in Darwin, NT. The caretaker can be with or without own caravan. For more details, please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

A LOCAL RESORT has a position available for an energetic person willing to learn the role of a Caretaker Manager. Please mail your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] Australia.

LIVE-IN CARETAKER/MANAGER needed for Queensland boarding kennels. We own dog and cat boarding kennels located on 30 acres at Nerang in the Gold Coast hinterland. We require a live-in manager/caretaker, to commence as soon as possible. Accommodation will be provided in basic cottage (two bedrooms, study, bathroom/toilet, kitchen, sunroom, lounge and patio) in return for three days work per week. Power included. Extra paid days available if needed. Work entails kennel cleaning and maintenance, animal care and grooming, basic administration of customer bookings, telephone enquiries, and maintenance of acreage around kennels and cottage. Suitable for someone/couple who enjoys rural life. Need to be available during peak holiday periods and weekends and occasionally full-time when owners are away (full pay). Practical animal experience and good skills with the public are essential, as is a sound level of physical fitness, as manual labor is involved. Rural background preferred. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

CARETAKER COUPLE REQUIRED for a busy caravan park in Woorim, Queensland, on Bribie Island, catering to both long-term and tourist business. This position is for approximately four days per week (Friday and Monday including) and holiday relief. Experience in a similar role desirable. Accommodation provided. An Australian Business Number is required. Please fax your application (maximum two pages) to [Contact info available to subscribers].

CARETAKER/HANDYMAN needed for a small Gold Coast horse property. This position would be suitable for a retired person with horse and machinery experience. Free air-conditioning provided in a granny flat for the caretaker. Please phone [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 weeks or more, anytime of the year. For details, email: [Contact info available to subscribers]

California

CARETAKER WANTED. Must have ranch and horse experience. Looking for a long-term experienced horse handling/ranch care person. This would be great for a contractor/handyman in exchange for rent. No smoking, parties, or drama! Need current verifiable references. 2 – 2.5 hours of daily care mornings and evenings or way less time depending exactly how experienced, organized, motivated, and efficient you are! There are only two horses and one pony, when there is time: handyman, maintenance, and or landscaping tasks. Includes city water, satellite, electricity, and wi-fi. Use of washer and dryer is negotiable. Liability prohibits any non-owner small pets or children. Please fax all recent references and details of your current living and working situation to [Contact info available to subscribers].

FARM CARETAKER needed on the central California coast. Must be able to do weed abatement for the orchards and buildings, along with light maintenance, for 15 to 20 hours weekly. Animal and watering duties will be required when the owners are gone. A small apartment will be provided on a very pretty ranch. We can only accept single applicants for this non-salaried position. Please email your experience and references to [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 and background info to [Contact info available to subscribers] or email at [Contact info available to subscribers] or call me at [Contact info available to subscribers].

CARETAKER WANTED: Experienced, physically fit person needed as a caretaker for a private ranch/vineyard in Aptos, California. This is a long-term, full-time position. Duties would include but not limited to: security, landscape maintenance, general handyman and basic auto maintenance. Applicant should be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and perform regular duties without close supervision. Compensation would include salary (based on experience), on-site private residence (propane not included) and vehicle for work related purposes. Must pass a background check, work well with people, and possess a valid US driver’s license. Please fax [Contact info available to subscribers] or email your cover letter and resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKERS WANTED in Pollock Pines. A two bedroom/one bath mobile home will be available in exchange for help around the ranch. There is room for horses, and knowledge of horses will be a plus. I prefer retired or stay-at-home people, but will consider all. I have a bad back and need someone who can do the chores I can’t. We live in generator country – so a generator is required. Please send a letter with your phone # to [Contact info available to subscribers].

SINGLE OR COUPLE WANTED to manage our two pet friendly mountain vacation rentals on a ranch in the San Diego Backcountry. Rustic but comfortable lodging provided in renovated barn with lots of workspace as well. Animals OK, horses OK. Internet and satellite TV free, space for organic garden. In exchange for lodging, we need you to clean and prepare houses for guests, take care of trash, answer the phone, greet and orientate guests. Maintenance including things such as repairs, changing out propane tanks, hauling firewood, washing windows, yard maintenance etc. Total time spent per month is about 60 hours give or take… less in the summer but more in the winter because of the need for firewood… all houses heat primarily with wood. Must be attentive to detail with good housekeeping skills, responsible, honest, drug free, strong, healthy, like animals, hiking and people. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] with resume and personal info. Could work into permanent position… start in Spring.

CARETAKER NEEDED in Cottonwood, CA. Must have your own trailer/5th wheel. Will need to feed horses, and do yard work. To learn more, please visit: [Contact info available to subscribers]

RANCH HAND/CARETAKER needed in Apple Valley. Looking for a man who can be caretaker for three horses. Duties include daily feeding, watering cleaning pens, and some small ranch type repairs as needed. The property is 2.5 acres, fenced, quiet and in a rural setting. Has room for your trailer or camper, or may live in small travel trailer on the property, for exchange of duties. Utilities and food included. Room for you to set up a pen for your horse. Miles of riding trails are available in the area. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] for further info.

SINGLE NATUROPATH WANTS TO SHARE RANCH. Hello, my name is Susan 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 physical and etheric healing therapies and herbology with an interest in horses and animal health. Help with training my Spanish Mustangs, i.e., could do a carriage tour business through the local wineries or start a riding clinic or healing retreat. 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 (How about a separate duplex or master suite?) as my home is very large with an ozonated hot tub on the deck and a cold plunge right next to it. Want to help build a lap pool, or a garage apartment, or a separate cottage? There’s a National Champion black walnut tree, winter creek, organic garden, old barn, pastures and the Cosumnes rivers nearby. If anyone is interested or knows of someone who may be wanting to share an existence in this magical area (or another), please contact Susan at the following: [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Canada

CARETAKER/MANAGER needed. We need an experienced, reliable, live-in caretaker for a two building, 84 suite complex, on the south side of Edmonton. Some duties include: managing, general maintenance, cleaning and extensive grounds keeping. Please fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers].

RESIDENT CARETAKER COUPLE wanted for Scott’s Inn. A minimum of two years experience in similar environment preferred. Good customer skills a must. Accommodation provided. Please send your resume to Caretaker Position, [Contact info available to subscribers].

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED on our 75 acres, 50 acres rolling organic hay fields, five acres of a former gravel quarry, a few ponds, and a little river running through the acreage. The land was recently acquired, so there is no housing on it yet. We’ll be focusing on earthship construction, as we’ve got the perfect southward facing slopes for it. We’re basically looking for anyone who can make at least a two week commitment, preferably with farming experience. Conditions will be really primitive; living in tents, outdoor kitchen (should have a geodesic dome up pretty fast though), solar showers, etc. For a volunteer, there are some positives and negatives to being involved at our early stage of development here. On the negative side, obviously, there are the non-luxurious living conditions. On the positive side, especially for someone with experience, there’s a lot of opportunity for independent projects, depending on your time commitment, such as taking on a plot of the annual garden to manage yourself, or heading up the tree planting aspect. If you were to make a full season commitment, we could look at you having your own income generating project (cut flowers, herbs, preserves, etc.). Please visit our website [Contact info available to subscribers] for more info.

MOBILE HOME PARK MANAGER needed, west of Edmonton, Alberta. We are searching for a personable, experienced, reliable couple for a 300+ pad mobile home park in Hinton, Alberta. Computer and handyman skills are required. Must be bondable. To apply, please fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers].

WANTED: a mature, responsible person for a temporary caretaking position for approximately two to three months in two condos in Saskatoon. Must have knowledge of boilers, cleaning, be mechanically inclined, must get along well with others, and must be able to work independently. Please fax your resume: [Contact info available to subscribers].

CARETAKERS/MANAGERS POSITION available for a mobile home park in Sorrento, BC. We prefer a husband and wife team with handyman skills who like to do yard work and enjoy dealing with the public. Please fax a resume with covering letter to: [Contact info available to subscribers].

Caribbean

house sitter NEEDED from June 1st to November 1st on Vieques, a beautiful, unspoiled Caribbean island paradise, eight miles off the eastern tip of Puerto Rico. The house sitter(s) (a single man, woman, or couple) gets a first floor apartment, which has two bedrooms, a kitchen, bathroom and living room. The House is located right above a small bay, so hearing the gentle surf is a serious plus. The view is spectacular, and it’s only 50 steps to a beach. It’s quiet and tranquil… an excellent location for a writer, Artist, or computer based businessperson. The reasons for having a house sitter stay here is for security, taking care of my indoor-outdoor cat, two outdoor cats, and basic gardening/grounds keeping. Vieques has almost no crime. There’s petty thievery though. So if a house is left vacant, it could be broken into. This is not a salaried position. In return for taking care of the cats, house and grounds… free rent, utilities, cable TV, high speed internet and free Local telephone calls are offered. (The use of a car, or scooter, could also be included.) There’s work on Island for people with excellent masonry, house painting, electric, plumbing and carpentry skills. 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 include a recent photo, a bio/resume or letter of introduction, and three checkable references, in a single email reply sent to CaretakerGazette@gmail.com (and please put: “Vieques house sitting Assignment” in the subject-line for screening).

Colombia

ISLAND CARETAKER needed for a beach house on Baru Island. Baru Island is close to Cartagena in Colombia and is a fast developing area. For more details and caretaker requirements, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Colorado

LOOKING FOR AN OLDER LADY to exchange help for a fully furnished, lovely new apartment in Boulder, long-term. Help with two small dogs and plants and occasional help in the home. I have a full-time housekeeper. Looking for someone who is neat, non-smoking, and must have a car. Please respond via email to [Contact info available to subscribers]

INTERNS NEEDED at [Contact info available to subscribers] a small family owned farm in western Colorado. Our farm is bordered by the North Fork of the Gunnison and we have wonderful views of the mountains that surround Paonia. We grow a wide variety of veggies with salad mix being a big time consumer. We need help irrigating, planting, weeding and harvesting. We go to two farmers’ markets and sell to wholesalers. We are willing to talk about a flexible schedule allowing time for exploring in the area. All farm produce and eggs are available for your consumption. We do offer a stipend. This stipend is based on five days or 40-50 hours a week. Housing is in a beautiful rustic cabin by the river, surrounded by cottonwoods, birds, deer, beaver, quiet, and views of the mountains! There is no electricity or running water in the cabin, but we do have both up at the barn and shop. There is a kitchen area, sitting area, loft and porch in the cabin. We have a composting toilet and solar shower bag for your use at the cabin. For more details, please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Costa Rica

A BAMBOO HOUSE is available for you in the mountains of Costa Rica, on nine acres, secluded with a 10 foot waterfall on the property. We need long-term caretakers, with minimal duties. We have many fruit trees, no electricity currently – but is coming soon, a gravity water system, and composting toilet. We are 20 minutes from Dominical beach and surfing. Please email for pictures at [Contact info available to subscribers] or phone [Contact info available to subscribers]. The caretaker must be reliable and responsible and be a sustainable lifestyle type.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED at the [Contact info available to subscribers] (an 85-acre off-the-grid beachfront permaculture, organic farm, botanical collection and eco-lodge). We are located on the southern Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, south of Puerto Viejo. Our mission at [Contact info available to subscribers] is to educate people about the ideals of permaculture and sustainability. Our houses are built from local, fallen trees, solar panels provide our electricity, we compost our leftover food, make our own dirt and our chickens provide eggs for us to eat. To support our diet and local communities, we grow over 100 tropical fruits, vegetables, herbs, medicinal plants and shop locally. Our washing and drinking water is collected rainwater from our water-catchment system. In addition to living as sustainably as possible, we are dedicated to teaching environmental awareness and consciousness. As such, we invite new people to visit the farm whether as part of an educational or retreat group or as a guest for a few nights. Here, you get to be immersed in a sustainable-living, energy-conscientiousness, off the grid experience, complete with composting toilets, hand powered grinders, extremely loud howler monkeys and a complete lack of any extraneous noise. Where else could you experience a power outage from leaving a light on or have entertainment consist of dancing around the fire and taking mud baths in the nearby river? We believe [Contact info available to subscribers] is a unique place and one that has much to teach about the things we take for granted, the power of shared intention and the beauty of living a simple, unplugged life. As such [Contact info available to subscribers]’s door is open to those who wish to contribute to the farm, experience a new way of life and catch a glimpse of our beautiful jungle farm and eco-lodge! Our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] contains a wealth of information about [Contact info available to subscribers] and how you and others can visit us throughout the year. You can email us at [Contact info available to subscribers]

OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE AND WORK IN PARADISE in Nosara, Costa Rica. We are looking for the right mature, well-balanced couple, who are interested in a positive lifestyle, and would like to help us operate and grow our small Bed and Breakfast/Health Retreat Center. We are located in Nosara, in a tropical jungle, just a four minute walk to the secluded white sand beach. Our facility has six rooms, and caters to friendly, nature loving tourists from around the world. We also hold weeklong workshop-retreats including: yoga, meditation, dance, writing, health, art, natural building, and Permaculture This work/live opportunity offers you a simple satisfying lifestyle in a beautiful environment in a quaint coastal community consisting of Costa Ricans, North Americans and Europeans. Our requirements: you must currently be in Costa Rica, and you are: health oriented, social, motivated, energetic, positive, friendly, possess good communication skills, and are non-smokers, with no vices, of sound mind and body, have big hearts. Skills required: administrative, office, organization, computer, internet marketing, hospitality, and Spanish. You are entrepreneurial and can help our business succeed. Our job description is part-time handling of the day-to-day business activities that include: supervising the staff, answering phones, communication with guests, marketing and promotion, computer communications and networking, light maintenance. You will be sharing these tasks with the owners. In exchange for your work contributions, you will receive a free room with private bath and all utilities paid for, along with a commission for any business you bring in. We are looking for a couple with whom we can bond, and share the joys of living here. If this situation sounds appealing to you, please send us an email to [Contact info available to subscribers] telling us about yourselves, your backgrounds, and why you think you are the right fit. Thanks.

Ecuador

WE ARE INTERESTED IN FINDING CARETAKERS for our ecological project, mostly because we offer plenty of caretaking activities that benefit the rain forest here. In other words, our caretaking options are more in the sense of taking care of reforestation projects. [Contact info available to subscribers] is a piece of land in the rain forest of the lower mountain region of northwestern Pichincha’s province. There are many things a volunteer caretaker can engage in at [Contact info available to subscribers]: from work in facilities such as road maintenance, house bio-construction projects (mainly orchard woods, bamboo and cob), up to other activities such as reforestation projects maintenance. We are also very open to new initiatives from volunteers who may contribute to the establishing of [Contact info available to subscribers] as a space for conservation and a sustainable life style. Another important aspect of [Contact info available to subscribers] lies in its attempt to become a space for people who want to have a practical experience of what it means to have a different relation to nature. We work this aspect at a personal level and at a practical level through the multiple activities that need to be done. We also work our relation to nature through occasional workshops and traditional shamanic ceremonies with powerful plants. For the rest of [Contact info available to subscribers], it is a space to relax in and learn from nature! For more information about the [Contact info available to subscribers], you can visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

England

WE ARE LOOKING for a hard working, flexible couple to help with the smooth running of a large country house on a private estate in Kent. Duties to include, general cleaning, driving, laundry and some cooking, for the housekeeper. Work in stables, good horse rider required, and some maintenance work for your partner. Self contained cottage accommodation provided. Must have current driving license, Criminal Records Bureau check to be conducted, and excellent references are required. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER needed for a family. Housekeeper must be child friendly as the duties will include assistance with the four girls (ages 4 to 12). Live in a beautiful period house, set in its own parkland and village. Exceptional accommodation. Applications should be mailed to the Secretary, [Contact info available to subscribers] UK.

house sitter WANTED for my London, home from December 10, 2011 to January 11, 2012. I need the house sitter to look after my flat in London’s East end, overlooking a canal, 10 minutes from London city. I have a two bedroom flat, lounge, two bathrooms, kitchen, and one male cat. Must have UK police clearance certificates and professional references. Applicants must be UK citizens and an interview will be required. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

A RETIRED FARMER, in his late 70’s, living in South Devon, seeks a live-in mature country helper/companion. A small wage will be provided for accommodation and keep. Please mail your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] UK.

LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER needed at the [Contact info available to subscribers] near Gatwick Airport in West Sussex. Looking for someone to manage a small nice guest house/hotel. This would be ideal for one person; however an opportunity exists if you wish to bring your partner with you. For more information please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Florida

INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE at [Contact info available to subscribers] in Sparr, FL. While [Contact info available to subscribers], for various reasons, is not open to the public, we infrequently host permaculture interns who wish to learn practical matters associated with permaculture design implementation and maintenance. For details, see our Intern frequently asked questions page at [Contact info available to subscribers] and related documents on our web site at [Contact info available to subscribers] Our location in North-Central Florida particularly suits internships over the winter months. Interns here may simultaneously monitor our online course at no tuition charge, if the internship occurs while the course is in session. This option is subject to change.

France

FANCY A BREAK in the South of France (near Cannes) this summer for six to eight weeks in exchange for some help cleaning, etc. in our Mobile Home Park? We can offer you free accommodation. You should be a couple who are easy going and reliable. Must be 40+. Please phone [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details in France at [Contact info available to subscribers].

SOME HOLIDAY/SOME WORK/some pay. Looking for a friendly couple with knowledge of French to take care of our country house in Provence. Must have own transportation, a clean driver’s license, and be non-smokers. Requirements are house cleaning, a little gardening and general handyperson work. The duration will be approximately six months from the end of April 2011. Studio accommodation will be provided. Applicant’s personal details, references, and a recent photo should be sent to [Contact info available to subscribers] UK.

Georgia

WILDLIFE PRESERVE CARETAKER needed in the Jones County area (near Macon). Work and/or education background in wildlife and/or forestry is desired. Experience in food plot planting, maintaining fence lines management of lakes, records kept of fish and wildlife. Must have a valid GA driver’s license. Health insurance, paid leave. Please apply in person, between 8 am – 5 pm, Monday, Friday at [Contact info available to subscribers] or fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers].

Germany

POSITION FILLED AS WE WENT TO PRESS: house sitter WANTED in Bavaria, any time. My home is located in the Alps, south of Munich, at a height of 1,000 meters. I have a lovely quiet place, in total nature, next to a village five minutes away by car. You’ll need to take care of my two cats. If you love nature and would like to housesit here, please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Hawaii

HELP NEEDED. Our off grid eco sustainable organic farm incorporates organic sustainable agroecology, permaculture, agroforestry, regenerative agriculture into our living educational homestead project. We want to attract folks who have more altruistic/giving personalities and who want to directly stop the insanity, vs. self indulgence/takers who are looking for a new adventure/vacation/cheap hangout (still about me, myself, and I, escapism, and adding to the problem). Learn to become part of the solution instead of part of the problem at Popai’s educational living project. We are an educational living project that aligns with peer reviewed scientific evidence that inspires us to come up with solutions to co-create-caregive the mother of us all in a fair, healthy, sustainable and responsible way. Rick is a physician and needs help so that he can finish writing a book and educate rather than medicate about creating a fair, responsible, healthy and sustainable Earth. Do you feel the pulse of the planet? Long term/occasional short term couples or single folks, Peace Corp like folks, committed to deep ecology, permaculture, and are health conscious, drug/addiction/materialism free, responsible, energetic, disciplined, fit, stable couple/single (age 20 – 40’s) wanted. We are asking that the couple/single “homestead dance” or work trade in exchange for housing: 18 hours per week for single or 28 hours a week per couple. Hours are flexible. The dance entails: chopping coconuts, milking goats, coppicing nitrogen fixing trees for green manure and fodder, garden/structure maintenance, making dog food and supplements for the cats. We use only hand tools such as loppers, bow saws, pruning saws, axes and transport fodder, green/animal manures in wheelbarrows. Six months minimum stay, but occasionally open to short term. Four structures are available with panoramic ocean views, rain water catchment stored in ferro-cement tanks, hot shower, stove, refrigerator, wireless internet, surfing four miles away, snorkeling 1½ miles. Please send your resume, references, and photo to [Contact info available to subscribers] or snail mail to [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Iceland

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to work on the island of Viðey from August 17 – 31. We will work on environmental and nature related issues, such as harvesting of vegetables and crops grown in the island; support the organization of the festival and market around the last weekend of August. Depending on the advance of the project, we may have other possible tasks as maintenance and marking of hiking paths or bicycle trails, work on common and green recreational areas, gardening and painting works, cleaning of the coastline, etc. We will also help with preparing the island for the autumn/winter season by taking care of the bicycles, tools and furniture and store them inside. We will also be able to join the happenings of Menningarnótt (The Culture Night) on August 20. Menningarnótt was created by the Reykjavík city council, and has now become the largest festival in Iceland, rivaling the celebration of Iceland’s national day on June 17th. During Culture Night a carnival atmosphere reigns. The festival consists of a main stage in the centre and many smaller events spread over the city. Volunteers will be lodged in a local house at Viðey Island, sleeping on mattresses on the floor. Bringing a sleeping bag is needed. Volunteers will receive food ingredients and be in charge of the different cooking and cleaning activities. Equipped kitchen and washing machine are available. Please visit us at [Contact info available to subscribers] or contact us via email at [Contact info available to subscribers] or call us in Iceland at [Contact info available to subscribers].

Idaho

SEEKING A RETIRED COUPLE OR SINGLE PERSON with their own income to live in your own RV on our property in north Idaho. Help with horses, cats, a dog and doing some maintenance. This would be great for those who love the out-of-doors. No smoking or drugs. For more information, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Indiana

AN INDIANAPOLIS COUPLE seeks a Housekeeper for their new home. Their new home is 20,000 sq ft on beautiful country acreage. Responsibilities include housecleaning, laundry, cooking, organization, and errands. Attention to detail is critical to this position and knowledge and experience in providing formal dining service is a plus. This is a wonderful chance to help a family settle into a new home. Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience and includes living accommodations and benefits. To learn more and to apply, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

Iowa

WE HAVE a native plant and grass nursery business on 640 acres where we grow plants and grasses for resale. We are seeking volunteer interns from May through September who can stay for four to five months or less. We have a furnished house with laundry and anything you would need to live. You could eat meals with us if you want. Besides farming, we’d love your help with alternative construction and energy, and restoration projects. Expect to be weeding, planting, whatever needs to be done. Transportation is available. English only is spoken. The house is set up for a family if necessary or for two adults. Let us know about special diet needs. You must like to work outside. This is a very family-oriented business. We have children involved and some grandchildren. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. We are a younger couple living in a historic village among the rolling fields of Iowa, surrounded by 26,000 acres of privately owned, but accessible, farm and timber land. At the present time we have 40+ hens and work with a partner farm on creating a sustainable lifestyle and source of income. Ongoing projects include: greenhouse production of vegetables and flowers, operations of our corner grocery store, and milking goats. Future ventures include bio-diesel production, mushroom cultivation, building projects in and around the corner store. We have a large garden plot at home and also at the store. We sell many of our own products in our store. Housing will be separate rooms in our house, tent camping, or rustic three season room including outhouse. Work week will be 20-30 hours per week. Children and length of stay will be made by arrangement. For more information, please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Ireland

house sitter NEEDED in Wexford, in southeast Ireland from April 29th to May 24th inclusive. We need house sitters (a couple preferably) who will love our two dogs and cats and our home. Also we would need to have our grass cut at least once whilst we are away. For more information, please email Pierce and Ann at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Italy

GUESTS AND VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Living by heart, in the north of Italy, in Piemonte. Our place is where different cultures, local and foreigners can meet and different events can be organized. You can come as guest, or as a volunteer. Volunteers can come for a long-term period (two months minimum) or for a short-term period (two weeks). The volunteer will be the host of the place, so he or she will enjoy the area, take care of the house, of the guest, and of the people who pass through here, helping the organization of events, and interacting with the local community, basing the job on Karma Yoga, which means worrying about giving, instead of receiving. We need volunteers who can share their knowledge offering: massages, meditation or healing sessions, workshops, and yoga. Also, there is sometimes the possibility to do some work for a few days regarding gardening and house cleaning, cultural promotion, or something connected with second-hand clothes. There is nothing planned before, so the volunteer will create the space and the situations right for themselves, according with his or her vision of the reality. We believe that each person who passes through here will teach and learn something, in a sharing process as it is intercultural. We also host travelers who stay here for short time, a couple of days, for free. Please write to us and we will send you more details. We will need your profile for being a volunteer. The volunteers and the travelers will be hosted in a flat in the beautiful old center of the city. You will live in a kind of communitarian spirit, but depending on the moment, sometimes you can be alone, sometimes with different people. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Louisiana

CARETAKER NEEDED to live on a historic museum property. Free rent of one bedroom apartment is available in exchange for caretaker duties. Must be available nights and weekends for tours, special events and security. Details and an application are available in person Tuesday, Saturday from 10 – 4, at [Contact info available to subscribers].

CARETAKER WANTED. Experienced, physically fit single or couple needed as caretakers for a large, private estate in Slidell, Louisiana. This is a long term, full-time 40 hour per week live-in position. Duties include landscape maintenance, general handyman work, pool, tree and lawn care. Cleaning and caring for all outdoor buildings, fences and furniture. Use and maintenance of heavy equipment required. Strong mechanical, electrical, carpentry and plumbing experience a must. Housekeeping requirements include routine cleaning and laundry services. This is a unique opportunity for a special, hardworking couple, looking for a rewarding career in a rural, natural environment. Successful applicant must be a self starter with the ability to work independently and perform regular duties without close supervision. Compensation package includes on-site private residence, (two bedroom, house, with one bath, attached garage, etc., on two acres of wooded land, located in the middle of the property) paid utilities (except telephone and satellite TV), salary, health insurance and other benefits. High attention to detail! Must pass a background check, work well with people, and possess a valid US driver’s license. Please fax your cover letter and resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Maine

A MAINE SPORTING CAMP on the River needs help. Join the staff at our remote, rustic, year round hunting and fishing lodge, eight miles from a paved road and off the grid. A love of hunting, fishing and the outdoors is a must. We offer hunting, fishing, canoeing, snowmobiling, (real wilderness experiences!) and we need your help. The camp has eleven wood heated log cabins with indoor plumbing, a lodge with radio phone, satellite internet, DirecTV, kitchen and dining room that seats 42 people. The two positions available are as follows: 1) Maintenance: Must have good mechanics experience and must be able to maintain power generators and all camp equipment. Must be competent with construction tools, chainsaw, (30 cords of firewood a year), maintenance and use of tractors, mowers, and snowplows. Must be competent at painting, basic woodworking, electrical and plumbing. Will perform various overall repairs and maintenance of lodge and cabins. Will assist head guide with hunt preparations. 2) Cook: On an ‘as needed basis’ when American Plan clients are booked. Cleanliness is top priority! Family style meals. All meals are prepared from scratch ingredients and not from cans or packages. Breads and desserts are baked fresh. Should have a working knowledge of bookkeeping, computer, internet correspondence, record keeping. Will assist with booking and scheduling of hunts. Both: Must be comfortable living remotely, and have good communication skills and the ability to work well with people. Must be willing to help out in all areas when needed. Will have a solid loyalty to the camp and its successful operation. All meals, housing, salary and paid vacations provided. Security and drug check. References required. Please send resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Maryland

[Contact info available to subscribers] needs a couple with RV campground work experience for a year round position. We are located in Maryland near Washington DC, Annapolis, Baltimore, and the Chesapeake Bay. We will provide a full RV hookup site with cable and wi-fi. We are a seasonal campground with the summer months being the busiest. Please check out our website at: [Contact info available to subscribers] and then email your resume, references, and salary desired to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Caretaker Profile

“Phoenix Hocking – Adventures in Alamos” Date of Birth: 12/1/48 Address: [Contact info available to subscribers] Mexico Interests: Quiltmaking, reading, writing, travel, adventure, people Quote: “It is what it is.”

Phoenix Hocking

My husband had passed away and I had retired, so I was ready for some travel and adventure. I placed a Situations-Wanted ad in The Caretaker Gazette, looking for a caretaking, house sitting or travel companion position and another Gazette subscriber, a retiree named Doris, answered it. She was going to Alamos, Sonora, Mexico for the winter and wanted me to come with her. We met and seemed to get along fine, so a new chapter in my life was about to begin! Alamos, Sonora, Mexico is located about 400 miles south of the border. Originally a silver mining town, today it is a bustling little village that boasts some of the best bird watching opportunities anywhere, as well as an annual music festival that attracts talent worldwide. From the time I began house sitting in Alamos, I started writing about interesting daily occurrences in my journal. Here are some of my journal highlights: A few nights ago we bought some marlin from a street vendor who came to the gate. I had my reservations, (the word ptomaine comes to mind), but it was actually quite good and I am none the worse for wear. A little girl comes by in the afternoons selling lovely homemade breads that are quite delicious. The vendors on the alameda sell a little of everything. Food here is different. The chicken pieces are in a big tub by the butcher’s counter. Today I got two leg quarters and have them in the crock-pot for tonight. So far, Montezuma seems to not be taking his revenge out on me, fingers crossed and knocking wood. Of course, we only use bottled water, and I’m being pretty careful. It’s chilly first thing in the morning; I throw on my robe and head for the kitchen to put the coffee on. Roosters are crowing in the neighbor’s yard and traffic has already begun outside my window. Work gets started early here. I check my email, drink my coffee, and take a shower. I walk across the dusty arroyo to where a vendor has set up shop, cooking traditional Mexican soups in huge caldrons. There are two kinds of soup – barbacoa and cabeza (both made from the parts of the head of a cow). The barbacoa is spicy, but not overly so, with a rich, full flavor and huge chunks of meat and potatoes. On the way back to the house I pass a woman sitting on the sidewalk, breast feeding her baby. After my walk, I check my email, and then head back out to the alameda for lunch. Doris usually eats here at the house, but I like to sample the local fare, and try something new each day if I can. So far the hotdog vendor puts out a mean weenie, and I like the shrimp tacos as well. But today I’ve decided I’m brave enough to try the fresh fruit. Why brave? Because the fruit cups are positively crawling with bees! Now, if they were crawling with flies, I wouldn’t touch it, but I am assured that the fruit is safe and the bees don’t do any harm. I purchase my fruit cup and sit down on a bench to enjoy my treat. All is going well until I put my hand in the cup and almost come up with a handful of bees! I shoo them away and continue my lunch. One gets used to such things here. I stop at the local store to bring home some ice cream. Doris likes vanilla. Sometimes it is easier to walk in the street here rather than on the sidewalk. The sidewalks change elevation three, four or five times in a blocks’ span. Sometimes they are quite high – two or three feet higher than the street. I cut through the Mercado, which is a wondrous sight to behold. Vendors here sell everything from fruits and vegetables to meat to fabric. Time for a small siesta. I stake out a claim on the chaise lounge and snooze for a bit. Alamos is a bustling little town. Everybody and his brother has a business of some sort, it seems. And the Mexican people are very kind, helpful and nice, even when you have no idea how to ask for what you want, or understand the answer when they give it you! I’m pretty good at “Cuanto dinero?” (How much money?) And if I see the answer written down, I’m OK. If not, I figure it out, and in a pinch I just hold out a handful of coin and let them take what they want. If I give too much, they give me back the excess. People here seem very honest, and oh my…very industrious! Everybody works. Even the bag boy at the market is only about eight or nine years old. From the vendors on the alameda to the little girl who sells homemade breads door-to-door, nobody is sitting around waiting for a handout. My typical week goes like this: Monday, Wednesday and Friday – Zumba class. Tuesday – Writer’s group. Thursday – History club. Wednesday and Saturday – Spanish class. Sunday – Church. I could go on and on, but I only have so much time left here. I can only say that this has been a wonderful experience, and I can hardly wait for my next adventure through the pages of The Caretaker Gazette!

A view of Alamos, Mexico

Massachusetts

RESPONSIBLE, EXPERIENCED CARETAKER needed: Great Island is an approximately 600 acre peninsula located in West Yarmouth, MA. The landscape consists largely of beaches and dunes, marshland, fields and wooded areas. The waterfront faces Nantucket Sound and Lewis Bay as well as a boat harbor and it includes several small ponds. There are currently 41 privately owned homes. The job of a Caretaker involves watching over and taking care of common areas and provides urgent ‘triage’ services for private residences. The job depends largely on a case-to-case basis and may involve a range of duties such as: 1) Supervise and manage all maintenance employees. 2) Maintain all common areas including grounds, buildings, facilities, roads, equipment, vehicles, boats, docks and fire system, 3) Supervise fire and safety services, 4) Develop maintenance budgets in cooperation with the Island Manager. General Position Requirements: 1) Experience in personnel management, 2) Knowledge of carpentry, wiring, plumbing and docks and boats management, 3) Excellent interpersonal, leadership and multi-tasking skills, 4) Knowledge of environmentally sensitive landscape management and maintenance techniques, methods and procedures, 5) Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to perform manual labor, 6) Able to operate heavy machinery used in performing duties, 7) Able to manage boats and docks, 8) Must be willing to re-locate. General Qualifications: 9) 10+ years or equivalent experience in estate management, a caretaker position, General Contracting and Marine Operations experience a plus, 10) Strong knowledge of project management and reporting processes. Compensation and Benefits: A competitive compensation and benefits package will be provided. If interested please email your resume along with a photograph and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Mexico

HOUSE/PET-SITTER NEEDED for a lovely, warm, ecological house in a beautiful mountain forest setting on a five acre farm near Zirahuen, Michoacan, Mexico from May 1 – December 15, 2011 and January 15 – December 15, 2012. A large one-bedroom, strawbale house, with compost toilet will be provided. Large greenhouse, rainwater collection, all amenities, wood stove, firewood, three dogs, two cats, and chickens. Gardener comes three times/week, housekeeper once/month. We are twenty minutes by car from Patzcuaro, and two km from Zirahuen. Photos available. Please email resume/references to [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers].

Michigan

AN ADULT COUPLE in Michigan seeks a couple to keep their beautiful home and breathtaking estate running smoothly. He will act as caretaker and be responsible for landscaping, lawn maintenance, gardening, minor repair work, chauffeuring, light interior maintenance, bartending, and other duties as needed; she will be responsible for light housecleaning, ironing, running errands (including shopping), assisting with party preparation and serving at parties, and other tasks as assigned. Must have experience working in private upscale homes. A current passport is a must for this position, as you will be doing some traveling with the employers. They require two individuals who are very detail-oriented and take pride in their work. Salary commensurate with skills and experience and includes private accommodations located on the estate. If you would like to work for a lovely couple who will greatly appreciate your nurturing care and professional expertise, this could be the perfect position for you! To learn more and to apply, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

Missouri

A CASSVILLE, MO RESORT is looking for a couple to clean cabins in exchange for a full hookup RV site. The position will pay minimum wage over 20 hours per week as a couple, but this will not happen regularly. This is not a position that will supply a supplemental income. Our other workers have part-time jobs elsewhere. This will also provide ample time for fishing, hunting, etc. This can be a year-round position or seasonal. The season starts now and ends in November. We are located two miles from the beautiful Roaring River, one hour from Branson, and 30 minutes from Eureka Springs. To learn more and to apply, please check out [Contact info available to subscribers]

Montana

ENJOY YOUR SUMMER working at one of the most unique and untouched places in the lower 48. A small remote Montana mountain resort is seeking applicants with kitchen/housekeeping experience. Hours vary. Flexibility a must. Outdoor lovers comfortable living in a remote location required. Applicants with their own RV preferred. Season typically runs from late May to early September. Resume, recent photo, and references required. For more information check out our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] To apply, please send your resume, photos, references and contact information to [Contact info available to subscribers]

FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED COW/CALF OPERATION seeking a full-time permanent ranch hand. Duties would include: feeding, haying, fencing, working cattle, and general maintenance. All calves are branded on a calf table. 4 wheelers are used when necessary. Salary depends on experience. Benefits include a nice three bedroom trailer house (bus route comes to door), ranch pickup, partial utilities, possible health insurance coverage, and vacation time. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Nebraska

[Contact info available to subscribers] is seeking a grounds superintendent/caretaker for the fair grounds. Duties include scheduling events, cleaning, mowing and general maintenance. To apply, please mail your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers].

Nevada

LANDSCAPER/RANCH HAND/JACK OF ALL TRADES needed. This is an ideal job for a non-smoking, energetic mature couple or single person. Care and oversight of two side by side properties located on the edge of Las Vegas in a rural/suburban area. Duties include care of horses, chickens, cats, barn, lawns, trees, orchards, gardens, and maintenance of irrigation systems, some light handyman duties. Some management of third parties, however majority of work is do-it-yourself items. Knowledge of residential electrical, plumbing, irrigation systems and gardening is a plus for use in basic exterior, interior household and yard maintenance. Must have knowledge of horses and not be afraid of them but no need to have horse training experience. Apartment is a furnished one bedroom, one bath unit with full kitchen. Apartment is separate from the main residence. Utilities, cable, and internet included. Please email resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER/TOURGUIDE OPPORTUNITY: management of a large two story vacation rental home in Las Vegas with motor home and RV parking availability. Applicant must have personality, love of people, adventure, and have a can do attitude. Handyman background, good driving record, and a love of touring our national parks are very helpful. I provide you a place to live and a touring van. You will earn a very good living providing service to my guests on tips alone. Plus you will earn a percent of the touring intake. Your pets are not allowed. House cleaning and grounds maintenance is also part of the job. This is full-time employment. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details.

RANCH/PROPERTY MANAGERS needed. Las Vegas based investor/philanthropist has a Foundation with a unique opportunity for a couple to manage and oversee its Ranch Facility (no animals) used for foundation related activities and special events, located in the National Park just west of Las Vegas, Nevada. This is a long term, year round, commitment to become part of a family that provides a camp type setting for critically ill children and other life challenging childhood disabilities. Considerable knowledge of building/construction, site and landscape operations, maintenance and repairs a must. Please email resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Jersey

AN ORGANIC GARDEN needs a caretaker in Salem County. You will never starve. I am looking for someone who likes farming or gardening. I have a lot of land, but, not enough time or freedom to take care of it the way I want. If you like gardening, and organic food, I have good land, no pesticides, lots of acreage and want to turn it into a community garden. If you need a place to stay and have a trailer, we may be able to work something out with that too. If you are interested, please call [Contact info available to subscribers] and ask for Erick.

PROPERTY CARETAKER needed for a private estate in Red Bank. The position requires a full-time caretaker to oversee the maintenance of a large home. Caretaker responsibilities will include: house repairs and oversight of the lawn and landscaping; required to drive family car occasionally and run errands for the lady of the house. Must have a general understanding of mechanical systems and required preventative maintenance. Must be able to set priorities and work without daily oversight but still get all the tasks done timely. Must have good references and a respectable credit record, and speak English. Compensative salary and benefits, and cottage on the property provided rent-free. Please fax your resume (or a letter outlining your job history) and salary history to [Contact info available to subscribers]

GROUNDSKEEPER/CARETAKER needed year round, long-term for a remote homestead in Northern NJ. We are looking for a self-motivated individual/couple to care for our large vegetable garden, fruit trees, lawns and landscaping. Duties include: all aspects of vegetable and fruit gardening, mowing, landscaping, firewood, snow removal, related equipment maintenance, property security during owner’s absence and general property care and building maintenance. Small salary provided, along with the private use of a three bedroom, two bath caretaker’s house. No children or pets. Must have a clean driving record and a clean drug check. Please email your resume and/or qualifications to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New York

[Contact info available to subscribers] (a private family recreation club in Old Forge, NY) has a summer/six month position available from May 1 until the end of October. Work is 40 hours per week. Weekends a must. Couple preferred. Live-in assistants to lodge managers. Private one bedroom apartment. Assist with property maintenance, light construction, housekeeping, general store, cooking for Saturday night picnic (100 guests). Requires “hospitality” skills, enjoyment of a remote lifestyle, and a driver’s license. A criminal background check and references required. Please forward your resume/letters of interest and salary requirement to [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers] No calls please.

BEAUTIFUL MOHAWK VALLEY property, located in upstate New York, has a need for a live-in housekeeper/caretaker. Looking for a person who loves animals, and is able to help with a special needs Newfoundland who has epilepsy. Property includes horses, and a natural lamb, and pork operation. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers], or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER/MAINTENANCE person needed for a large camp in South Fallsburg, NY. Must be responsible and live on premises all year round. Must have experience in general maintenance and landscaping. Please fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers].

LONG-TERM CARETAKER(S) needed for a 40 acre start-up farm in the Adirondacks – near skiing, lakes, and mountains. Looking for a caretaker/animal caretaker. We are starting a small sustainable farm. We had a dog rescue, so we have nine dogs, one cat, will have chickens, dairy/fiber goats, and sheep. Responsibilities include finishing up carpentry on barn/apartment if capable, fencing, garden set-up, dogs/animals in mornings and evenings, and milking dairy goats. Two hours in the morning and evening, full time three weeks a year. Full room in a new apartment. No salary now, possible in the future. If handy with carpentry, could start ASAP, otherwise May 1st. Please mail [Contact info available to subscribers]

LONG-TERM, LIVE-IN CARETAKER needed for a multiple building camp in upstate NY. The caretaker position will be responsible for hands on repair and preventative maintenance of the following buildings, equipment and systems: eighteen buildings with plumbing, electricity and HVAC systems, numerous accessory structures, electric boats, gas powered boats, wood and canvas canoes, sailboats, waste system consisting of several pump stations, water supply system, electrical distribution system, fire pump system, 250 kw generator and switching gear, security system. automobiles, lawn mowers, snow blowing equipment, electric golf carts, bicycles, etc., gravel and asphalt roads, including snow removal, and cleanliness of grounds, upkeep of lawns, spring tree planting. During periods when the owners and/or guests are residing on the camp, this position is responsible for assisting in the facilitation of various events, such as canoe trips, outdoor meals, etc. Must have good interpersonal skills and excellent written and oral communication skills. Position requires that caretaker live on the property and maintain a security presence 24/7 between themselves and other staff. Location is fairly secluded and is better suited to couples whose children are grown. Applicants will be subject to background and drug testing. The camp is a non-smoking facility. Please send resumes to Caretaker, [Contact info available to subscribers].

A BUILDING AND GROUNDS CARETAKER is needed at the Delaware Youth Center, in Callicoon, NY. Couples preferred, kids are OK; also ideal for an energetic retired or semi-retired couple. No pets allowed. A two bedroom house plus heat will be provided in exchange for the care and maintenance of facilities and grounds. This is a year-round position. Please write to [Contact info available to subscribers] with list of qualifications and three references.

[Contact info available to subscribers] in Phoenicia, NY is looking for seasonal residential staff to work in the Front of House, kitchen/dining room, garden, facilities, and housekeeping departments. [Contact info available to subscribers] is just 25 minutes west of Woodstock, NY in the beautiful Catskill Mountains. We’re looking for hard-working, professional, self-motivated, enthusiastic people who are flexible, upbeat and have a desire to work for a worthy cause in a remarkable natural setting. Requires positive attitude, great problem solving abilities, no physical limitations and a willingness to multi-task and communicate well with others. Work with a great team! Seasonal staff needed from mid-April through October 2011. Compensation includes room and board plus weekly stipend. After work, enjoy the hiking trails, swimming pool, meditation sanctuary and other facilities. Staff is also invited to participate in [Contact info available to subscribers]-hosted programs. Please visit our website to learn more about us: [Contact info available to subscribers] For complete job descriptions and an application package, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER POSITION AVAILABLE starting in the Spring. Need a couple for my three bedroom ranch home on 14 acres, one hour north of Binghamton. The couple needs to handle small carpenter jobs, foundation repair, fencing, installing a wood burning stove, and maintaining the grounds and animals. I have well water, a gravity fed spring, and water pond. You will have full access to all the land to grow and market your own organic produce. You keep all the profits. There is an organic food coop that delivers raw organic dairy that you could sell your harvest as they don’t have a source for produce as of yet. No rent will be charged, however you must be able to pay for your electricity and taxes of approximately $1,900 per year. However if you are very handy and would want to install solar panels this can be done also, and all supplies would be purchased for you. If you have always wanted to start up your own small organic farm then this might be ideal for you. If you would like to have a dog it must be kept outside as a farm watchdog. For more information, please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

COUPLE IS NEEDED as a house/event management team at a 50 acre Catskills estate with enchanted forests, rivers and a 100 foot waterfall! Must be responsible, creative and skilled managers. Duties include the care of a 7,000 sq. ft. facility and grounds (basic electrical, plumbing and construction), guest booking, small garden and general housekeeping and keeping the home homey – including regular organizing, cleaning and laundry (in conjunction with staff). Ideally suited for those able to design and implement organizational systems and who are dedicated to fostering an economically/environmentally sustainable community. Experience in permaculture a plus. Many retreats offer yoga or are spiritual in nature and the vibe of the house is very magical. This job is for people who feel simpatico with these activities. Must be reliable, quick thinking, highly motivated, self reliant, able to troubleshoot and problem solve with excellent communication skills, positive attitude and good aesthetic eye. Position runs April through November 2011, with year-round living possibility. Benefits include housing, utilities and monthly stipend. A driver’s license and own vehicle are required. Please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information. Please email resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Nicaragua

[Contact info available to subscribers] is looking for two responsible people who can stay for a minimum of three months to work in reception at the farm. Duties include receiving and caring for the guests as well as preparing the natural products which are made at [Contact info available to subscribers] permaculture farm. Please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information.

North Carolina

house sitter wanted from April 25 until June 1 for our home and acreage with glorious views from a mountaintop near Asheville. The house sitter will need to check that the gardeners show up each week to do mowing and some pruning, this time of the year. You can live here rent-free, but no salary will be provided. To apply, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

North Dakota

RANCH JOB AVAILABLE in south central North Dakota. Would be working with cattle, calving, tagging, feeding cows, and fencing. Some farming included too. We use mostly wheelers horses. Not a lot of riding. Live approximately 40 miles from a town. Have housing available and wage will depend on experience. I am a quadriplegic man but very able and have equipment to match my needs. Need a current driver’s license. Need to be a self starter and very motivated. Would prefer a single person. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

Norway

CARETAKER(S) NEEDED on my historic farm near Trondheim that includes livestock, organic produce, grains, restoring buildings and pastures, pony riding and a B&B. Room and board provided in exchange for work initially, with the potential for a stipend. Experience necessary. Please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] for more info and email [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers].

Ohio

A NORTH CANTON, OHIO FAMILY seeks a highly professional, nurturing and adaptable live-out Executive Housekeeper to maintain order in their casual yet very busy household. The family lives in a 13,000 sq. ft. home and farm with twin teenagers (son and daughter) and many pets. Responsibilities include housekeeping, laundry and ironing, organization, helping with pets, household security, and staff management. It is a great advantage if the candidate has good cooking skills as well as experience in training other staff, particularly for upgrading housekeeping skills. At least two years’ experience working in a single wealthy home is required. Respect for family activities, which include sport hunting, is a must. The right candidate will be excellent with teenagers, be able to maintain his or her composure at all times, have sensitivity for a staff in transition and a cheerful personality, understand proper boundaries between staff and family, and be knowledgeable about caring for fine quality materials in a home. If you have a true service heart and a sense of fun, this could be the position for you! Hours are 7:30 to 5 with occasional evenings and weekends as needed. Salary to $60,000 as commensurate with skills, experience and knowledge, plus a private home located on the estate. To learn more and to apply, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

RV HOST: Beautiful central Ohio City with a rich historical heritage needs a camp host for RV camping. Light duties include RV registration, cleaning, and mowing. Please contact Kermit at [Contact info available to subscribers] and for more information, please go to [Contact info available to subscribers]

A DUBLIN, OH COUPLE seeks a detail-oriented Housecleaner for their gorgeous, museum-quality home. The couple and their four small dogs are in residence for about six months out of the year. Due to business interests, they spend their summers in and out of town. Must be a non-smoker. Responsibilities include housecleaning, laundry, ironing, running errands, and anything else necessary to ensure quality care of their home. Must have at least two years of full-time experience in one wealthy home. Graduates from Professional Domestic Institute are especially encouraged to apply. If you’re a perfectionist who can deliver, this is an excellent opportunity with the potential for an outstanding, well-earned salary. To learn more and to apply, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

Oklahoma

CARETAKER needed for a small horse farm in the Tulsa area. Caretaker must live on-site. To apply, please mail your resume and references to: [Contact info available to subscribers].

Oregon

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

Pennsylvania

A PHILADELPHIA AREA FAMILY seeks a hands-on. Live-out Household Manager. The perfect candidate will be responsible for caring for the home and ensure that it is clean and beautiful, running errands, overseeing the contractors and vendors, and keeping the home running smoothly. If you are seeking a loving family to be a part of and the satisfaction of running and caring for an efficient household, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience. To learn more and to apply, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER NEEDED for a camp in West Chester, PA. You would live on camp grounds year-round and maintain buildings, grounds and pool. In summer, you will ensure that the pool is functioning. Must have: PA state child abuse clearance, valid driver’s license and insurance, basic handyman and maintenance skills, and two references. Local residency preferred. Compensation during summer months commensurate with experience. Assistance with utilities. Position begins 5/10. Resume and cover letter due 4/20/11. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] with subject Camp Caretaker.

CARETAKER COUPLE wanted for a permanent position to maintain an estate in Montgomery County PA. Work would include lawn and garden care, house cleaning, some carpenter work, etc. Compensation would be free rent and utilities in exchange for labor. A like new two bedroom apartment is available for you to enjoy. Please respond to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Scotland

HOUSEKEEPER required for an Edinburgh household. This position’s duties will include ironing, cleaning, making beds, etc. Job will take four hours/day. Please mail your application and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] Scotland.

Texas

RANCH CARETAKER COUPLE NEEDED for a ranch north of Hondo, TX. Responsibilities include cooking for 6 – 10 people, cleaning of a large ranch house with tile floors, cleaning of guest houses, laundry, purchasing groceries as needed, caring for pets and pool and koi pond, maintenance/repairs, yard work, gardening, and ranch vehicle upkeep. Will provide salary depending on experience and furnished living accommodations with paid utilities. Must have a valid driver’s license and be physically healthy, with cheerful attitude, and no criminal history. Non-smokers are preferred. Please send info to [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER/RENTER NEEDED in central Texas from mid-June to mid-September. We have a 100-acre ranch with lovely three bedroom/two bath home. Garden, cats, dogs, chickens, horses need care. You pay for TV, wi-fi, and electric. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

HELP NEEDED. We are building a homestead that uses oxen to work the land, and are engaged in agricultural projects to support homesteading while working to teach others a better lifestyle. We are looking for people that would like to help/learn in exchange for room and board; there are lots of possibilities here. We need four hours of work, five days a week. You will be planting trees/garden, fencing, harvesting/weeding, training oxen, caring for milk goats and involved in other homesteading activities. This homestead is in the Sabine National Forest next to the Toledo Bend Reservoir in the beautiful piney woods of east Texas, with great fishing, kayaking, biking and hiking. Please contact Mike at S[Contact info available to subscribers]

A 100 + YEAR OLD PRIVATE CLUB needs a good General Manager. Our very old private club is on about 8,350 acres of very remote heavy woods with lakes in northeast Texas – about 100 miles from Dallas. Our current management is retiring after 40+ years and so we need a mature person with great people skills, basic PC skills, letter writing and email skills to safely manage a construction/maintenance crew of six with 10+ major pieces of equipment, manage our club offices, manage the preparation and serving of usually six meals per week from our commercial kitchen with a variable sized staff as needed, manage 10 motel type rooms rented to members and their guests, manage 10+ major parties/events per year, manage a hunting (7,500 acres of deer, ducks and hogs) and fishing (1,000 acres of Bass and Crappie) habitat with club member and an outside biologist input, manage an approximately 15,000 sq. ft. clubhouse and grounds, manage our water well and chlorinated water system to 120 member owned houses and manage a $1,000,000+ per year budget. On site housing is furnished with bills paid, a vehicle and some food. Health insurance is provided. Salary is negotiable. Approximately 200 club member/owners use the club mainly on the weekends. This job is available now. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

RANCH MANAGER needed for an Arabian ranch in Mineola, TX. We need an experienced couple for management and training. Must have foaling and breeding experience. Duties include feeding, cleaning stalls, maintenance, etc. This is a working manager position – not an executive position. Benefits include great weather in the best part of Texas, a custom furnished log home, truck, utilities, cable and telephone plus $250 per week per person. No pets allowed. No smoking, drinking, must pass criminal background check and have a good driving record. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

RANCH HAND NEEDED on a large ranch in the Texas Panhandle. General ranch duties plus some farming work required. House and utilities provided. You will also get beef after six months. We prefer a married couple. Please fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers].

Vermont

INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE. Singing Cedars is a diversified, organic farm. High quality produce and meats are grown year around for local markets. Greenhouses, pasture and face to face sales are key components. The farm itself is located on Lake Champlain with amazing natural features within a five minute walk. Our internship minimum length of stay is one month. A weekly living stipend is provided, depending on experience. A weekly wage is provided for folks who have at least two strong seasons growing prior experience. A barn apartment, camper and loft are available, as well as sharing some space with the farm family. Prior experience in group living is preferred. Intern/volunteers are expected to fully engage in work that is often physical and repetitive. Day to day work includes some aspect of vegetable production, greenhouse production, animal husbandry, and homesteading: bed preparation, planting, weeding, harvesting, fencing, rotational grazing, rearing chickens, processing chickens, carpentry, firewood gathering and more. For more details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

VOLUNTEER PARK HOST needed at North Hartland Lake. One couple with their own RV needed to volunteer from May 21 to September 11, 2011. Work three days and receive three days off. Volunteers answer visitor questions, provide directions and other assistance, collect day use fee and track visitation. In exchange for volunteering, hosts will be provided a RV campsite with water, sewer and electric hookup (30 or 50 amp) within walking distance of the fee booth. Couples will work together. Please mail your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers].

Virginia

FARM MANAGER position available. Job requires: handy person and self-starter who is good with farm equipment (tractor and its attachments such as drag, harrow, bushhog, and forklift, zero-turn sit-down mower, 4WD Gator, etc.), hand tools (including power tools) and various kinds of farm repairs, horse person, 5-10 years experience, a strong back, fluent English to speak/read/write, computer literacy, recordkeeping, live on-site and be willing to work weekends and holidays, and a valid driver’s license. Drug screen and criminal/credit/DMV background checks. References checked. The farm is custom-designed and built (2008), private 7-stall stable in central VA, northwest of Richmond. Includes an attached 72×158 indoor ring and misting system, your 1,200 sq. ft. living quarters, 125×300 outdoor ring, 3-bay equipment barn and seven small pastures, several adjoining residential properties, including owners, on 30 acres, total. The work involves maintaining buildings and grounds, farm equipment, jumps, electric and white board fencing, pasture and stall waterers, sinks, sliding doors, etc. Cut grass, cut/maintain trails, drag pastures, and harrow arenas. All horse care: mucking, feeding/watering, turn-out, grooming, bathing, blanketing, farrier scheduling, worming, medical attention, nutrition, etc. Clean horses and prep/pack rig for foxhunting and horse trials. Stable work – cleaning stalls/tack room/barn areas, manure management, tack cleaning and horse laundry, maintain supplies (hay/ feed/ supplements/ bedding/ other supplies). Packing trailer for horse trials. Some hauling of horses in 30′ gooseneck trailer. Compensation: top-dollar salary for someone who is both a handyman/horseman and a responsible farm manager, a beautiful three bedroom/three bath apartment, one to two days off each week, and a paid two week vacation. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] and include your desired salary, or fax to [Contact info available to subscribers]

house sitter NEEDED mid-June to mid-September in the Manassas area to water houseplants, outside plants, mow the lawn, and bring in the mail. For details please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

EQUESTRIAN (dressage) working students wanted. Bring your horse for a memorable learning experience riding with our talented German trainer. Luxury apartment, horse board and training are free in exchange for full time work on farm. Applicants must be experienced in handling horses and the basics of dressage. Minimum stay of two months. Get on our waiting list now to be interviewed for our Spring opening. Gorgeous farm in Northern VA. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Washington

CARETAKERS WANTED in Montesano. We have an immediate opening for a full-time campground caretaker couple or two people to share the same home within the campground. The job includes, but not limited to, grounds keeping, small equipment, plumbing, carpentry, money handling, and propane dispensing. Must have great people skills and be at least 23 years old and have a current driver’s license, pass a drug test, and a Washington State Patrol background check. If interested, please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers].

CARETAKER WANTED. We are a [Contact info available to subscribers] in Grapeview, WA that consists of 26 acres and are looking for a gentleman or a couple who would like to live in a two bedroom/two bath home for the reduced rent of $400 in exchange for helping us out on the property. Water and garbage included with your rent. Duties would include helping with normal landscaping when weather permits; security when we are on vacation; helping with feeding of wildlife, etc. Must not have any physical limitations. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

GROUNDS KEEPER/PROPERTY MANAGER needed. Looking for a couple to care for a privately owned 24 acre waterfront estate in Lakebay, WA (on the Key Peninsula just outside of Gig Harbor). The property is often used for Personal Growth Workshops so duties will range from maintaining property/grounds and landscaping to cooking for a crowd! We are looking for folks with a positive “can do” attitude, who are flexible, pay meticulous attention to detail, have a high level of energy and who love making a place look and feel peaceful and beautiful! Previous property management/maintenance is a must. Compensation will include a salary based on experience and skill level, plus a modest two bedroom, two bathroom home on 12 secluded acres with a beautiful water view. Please email qualifications to [Contact info available to subscribers]

West Virginia

[Contact info available to subscribers] hosts volunteer work groups. Volunteers contribute 35 hours per week of work in exchange for room and board. We will host several work camps, several volunteer weekends and seek to fill specific volunteer positions. All long-term volunteer positions require an initial interview visit of three to four days. Occasionally, we have need of a short-term volunteer with building, carpentry, woodworking or house painting experience. In general, we work with the land and actively contribute in our local community. Expect to find the lines between work and play blur and disappear during your stay here, and experience time speeding up and slowing down simultaneously. Expect to work on a variety of projects. To apply, please complete our “How can I Help?” form at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wisconsin

BARTER LABOR for rent in Wisconsin Rapids. Long-term sheep and yarn business internship available at Kimmet Croft Fiber. I have a flock of 40 Merino sheep and a herd of German Angora rabbits. I have had an interest in raising sheep and producing quality yarns for many years. If you are interested in this business internship, please contact Janice Becker by calling [Contact info available to subscribers] or emailing [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wyoming

BEAUTIFUL GUEST FACILITY in a historic old stone ranch house needs a cook/facility manager/caretaker. The seven bedroom newly remodeled home serves as cookhouse for a large working ranch as well as destination for guests, corporate retreats, weddings, and family reunions. The ranch is located in a beautiful setting in the foothills of the Laramie Mountains at Horse Creek, Wyoming. I would like to have someone in place by April or May. This position is mainly for a cook for the ranch operation and would include cooking daily for four people as well as cooking for up to eighty people on occasion. Food handling and cooking experience is necessary. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers], send to [Contact info available to subscribers], or call [Contact info available to subscribers].

SINGLE CHEF WANTED for a private family cattle ranch in the mountains of southeastern Wyoming from May through Labor Day Weekend. Room and board provided. Salary $2,400/month. Family and friends reside at the ranch on and off throughout summer and would require three meals a day, prep, setup, service, grocery shopping, and kitchen clean up. Healthy and organic cooking wanted. Cleanliness a must. Own transportation required. Help with other projects needed when family is absent. Random company drug testing. Resume and work history required to [Contact info available to subscribers]

TWO DIFFERENT RANCH POSITIONS available. 1. Ranch couple needed for private family ranch on a remote mountain ranch in southeastern Wyoming. Woman will handle housekeeping of buildings along with maintaining yard and landscaping. We need an experienced electrician/plumber/carpenter to maintain/improve the main house and several outbuildings. Housing, utilities, salary, vehicle, insurance plan. Must pass background/credit check. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] 2. Horseman needed for Wyoming private family ranch. Responsible for training riders of different levels, trail rides, farrier work, maintaining barn facilities and landscaping, fencing, and general ranch duties. Carpentry skills a plus. Seasonal with long term potential. Must pass background/credit check. Please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Clean and caring retired (female) teacher is seeking a caretaking opportunity in the Grand Junction, Colorado area. Please contact me at [Contact info available to subscribers]. Thank you!!

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Married couple seeking caretaker position at Southern California coast location. Wife is licensed realtor and husband is contractor. Both of retirement age. Last ten years have been involved in home management including care of luxury home in Vail, CO for the past seven years. Our expertise is in meeting all the needs of this type home including gardening, stocking food and sundries, scheduling maintenance, cleaning, laundry, etc. Looking for live-in and salary. Please email Linda Doting at [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Position wanted: Property Manager/Butler/Chauffeur – Los Angeles and Hawaii. Mature gentleman with 20 years of experience working with families and those with special needs as well. I am single and have no personal ties; I have the ability and flexibility to relocate. I am always enthusiastic in my approach to work but professional in all my dealings. I am dependable, honest, and extremely trustworthy with exceptional multi-tasking abilities. References available. Please call Bernd at [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Caretaker position wanted for CT, shoreline, lower CT, river valley. 25 plus years caretaker experience. Arborist, landscaper, jack-of-all-trades. References available. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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house sitter and caretaker available. Holland [Contact info available to subscribers]. Veteran, non-smoking man. Loves animals. Will travel throughout the USA. Retired truck driver. Available short term or long term. Widower. Security experience. Family: [Contact info available to subscribers]. Friends: [Contact info available to subscribers].

Mature couple seeking long-term cattle or horse ranch management/hand position in TX, NM, CO, OK, possibly WY or MT. We have long-term experience with horses and cattle, as well as the other aspects of daily ranch work. Very professional, reliable, hands-on and/or manage staff. Also have experience providing private guest ranch services. Resume and references provided upon request. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Boston/Cambridge: long term house sitting or caretaking situation desired. Your home and pets will be lovingly tended. Your mind will be at ease. Please email Kathleen at [Contact info available to subscribers] for references and more information.

Caretaker available for residential/farm/ranch. Experienced in the care of horses and livestock as well as land stewardship and organic gardening. An experienced organizational expert and licensed healthcare provider. Possess a diverse range of skills in different fields, an eye for detail, and an impeccable work ethic. Please contact Robin at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Retired Couple (Law Enforcement/Property Management) in their 50’s (Nonsmokers, Property Owners Florida/Caribbean, want to find “Writer Friendly” surroundings) will provide live-on property security for absentee owner in Caribbean/Central and South America, Hawaii/South Pacific or the Mediterranean February 1st, 2012.Will travel to location at owners request/expense. Small maintenance tasks, reasonable landscaping/gardening, airport pickups, grocery errands before owner arrival will/be provided, but living on property for security purposes is our main goal. Honest, reliable, and references. We will care for your property as though it were our own. Require housing and small stipend. Would commit to a year position with possible extension. Please contact Karen by phone at [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Work wanted for 58-year-old women with 20 years of home health care experiences. Please call for details. I am willing to travel. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Senior Landscape Consultant/Manager seeks residential and/or resorts in the southeastern USA, Bahamas, Caribbean, Central America or Europe. I have 40+ years experience in designing and building landscapes, golf courses, ornamental and turf nurseries, and the training of local laborers. American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Award Winner, with many professional references. Extremely fit former Marine. Please email Jim Hunziker at [Contact info available to subscribers]

34-year-old woman, 4-year-old son and large dog seek caretaker/estate management position in/near Santa Cruz County, California. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for complete resume.

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Happily married, reliable, physically fit couple seeking long term caretaking position in either southwest Missouri,(have family there) or any warm climate. Husband (49) has experience in construction, forestry, welding, metal fabrication, operation of heavy equipment, fencing, working cattle, and owns all his own tools. Wife (40) has a background in horse and small animal care, landscaping, fencing, flower and lawn maintenance, commercial housekeeping, working cattle and some heavy equipment experience. We also both possess Class A commercial drivers’ licenses. We do have two smaller well behaved, housetrained dogs who go where we go. Please email Gail at [Contact info available to subscribers] or leave a message at [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information.

A not-for-profit Christian mission’s organization is seeking a building/house in East Tennessee to set up an office in. Will do building/house maintenance, security and improvements in exchange for space lease for at least two years. You can also claim the space lease as a tax exemption where it may apply with your accountant. Please contact George at [Contact info available to subscribers] or email at [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Experienced, responsible couple (Attorney and Writer) seeking house sitting/caretaking opportunity in Charlottesville VA area from July 2011 to June 2012. A shorter time frame considered. Please contact Chris and Ember at [Contact info available to subscribers].

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Reliable, friendly, honest, quick, active woman eager to bring excellent caretaking skills to your home. Imagine your peace of mind knowing your property and pets are meticulously and lovingly cared for by this self motivated, calm, respectful individual. Over 15 years of experience in property management, home-keeping and the hospitality and bed & breakfast industries. Specializing in healthy cooking, organic gardening/landscaping and holistic pet care, love working outside. Exceptional housekeeping, supervisory, office, bookkeeping and computer skills. Well informed and avid reader. FBI background checked, excellent references. Prefer long-term, on-site living, with salary. Please contact Yvonne at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Long-term opportunity wanted. He: Executive chef, emphasis on farm to table. She: Marketing, gardening. We also have a 5-year-old daughter and a 9-year-old Jack Russell Mix. Available June 1. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Experienced Ranch Manager/Caretaker or couple available to care for horses, cattle other livestock/pets. Maintenance of fences, buildings, pastures, lawns, barns/stalls, security, record keeping, personal errands. Salary negotiable, excellent references, non-smoking/drinking/drugs. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Property Care Needs? Do you need a caretaker or property manager? Expert Land Steward is available now. Botanical Expertise. Irrigation/Pipe-fitting. Structural care and repairs. Wildland fire protection expertise. Native plant experience. Mature – Reliable – Experienced – Competent. A complete list of skills is available. View resume at: [Contact info available to subscribers] Contact: Lorenz K. Schaller, Phone [Contact info available to subscribers], email: [Contact info available to subscribers] (“Land Steward” in the subject-line). Mail: [Contact info available to subscribers]

Personal Assistant, Gardener Assistant or House servant available: Mature, energetic, capable, creative resourceful woman seeks position on estate or organic farm. Prefer West Coast or Southwest USA. Long-term or permanent position, after a trial period. Background: Co-owner of organic farm in the 1970s; organic, whole foods gourmet private chef; successfully parented children, now grown; many years of study in spiritual psychology; self-employed as transformational life coach. Contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Quiet, reliable, non-smoking, 54-year-old professional woman and her house-trained Labrador-mix exercise-partner are seeking an opportunity to house-sit in Southwest Nebraska or Northeast Colorado for several months or possibly a year. Will be happy to take care of flowerbeds, lawn and pets if needed. Have experience staging homes for Real Estate sales. Can provide nice furniture and accessories if necessary. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers] for further information and references.

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Writer seeking California/Oregon petsitting/house sitting position two months or longer. I love all animals. Specifically have 18 years experience rescuing very abused dogs. Currently dogless. Skills: detailed cleaning/landscaping/gardening/general maintenance/light remodeling. Responsible, mature, single female. Nonsmoker/drug/alcohol free. Excellent references. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Hello. I am a 45-year-old single male. Drug, smoke and drink free. Seeking a caretaker position on a farm or large property. Hoping for something in Oregon with salary and housing furnished. I have my own health insurance, vehicles, welder and other tools. I would like to find a permanent position. Currently I’ve been working on the same property for 29 years but my commute to work is 36 miles and the increase in fuel prices rent etc. is killing me. I operate all kinds of tractors and lawn and garden equipment and do my own maintenance/repairs. As a hobby I restore old garden tractors and engines. I have been working since the age of twelve and have a lifetime of know-how learned from my work experiences and learning by doing. I am very easy to get along with and animals like me. Please call Eric at [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you.

Retired Stanford University landscape gardener seeks caretaker, handyman, live-in position in the San Francisco Bay area. I have eight years experience as a caretaker in the Woodside area. Great references, I’m 62, single, and in great shape. I’m an artist, and a spiritual, very easygoing, hard working gentleman. I have my own income and a clean driver’s license. I’m looking for a long-term position. Non-smoker, and do not drink. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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