The Caretaker Gazette May / June 2016

Alaska

WANTED A CHRISTIAN COUPLE to help at a family owned remote private lodge on a lake in southwest Alaska. General maintenance and repairs, all types hard work construction from the ground up, log work, and boat upkeep. Help with meals, cleaning in the lodge and miscellaneous outside chores. Staring mid-May to fall. $2,000 per month plus room and board, we provide transportation from Anchorage to the lodge and back. Have Satellite Internet, remote phone service and indoor plumbing. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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

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

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

Arizona

A POPULAR, DOWNTOWN TUCSON six suite, historic B&B is looking for full-time live-in Innkeeper(s). Duties include healthful, 2-course breakfast preparation and serving (we are well-known for our menu – you must be a “foodie”), reservation management, guest check-in, laundry, some room cleaning, scheduling of cleaning, maintenance, landscaping, etc. Must have previous experience, be hard-working, have strong task organizational and time management skills, must be prompt at all times, and have excellent customer service skills including the ability to anticipate guest needs. Must dress professionally and be non-smoking, with no visible tattoos, be self-motivated, detail oriented, extremely trustworthy and honest, comfortable with social media, and highly computer literate (knowledge of Rezovation online booking system a plus). Candidate should understand that this is a hands-on lifestyle, and not be bothered by Owner involvement. Couples and/or go-getter individuals, and those with culinary backgrounds will be considered. Compensation includes housing, utilities, salary, and a month of paid time off in the summer. Would ideally like Innkeeper(s) to start in early June 2016 in order to overlap with our outgoing Innkeepers. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] No phone calls please.

Letters to the Editor

Hi Gary, I advertised in The Gazette in 2015 for a house/cat/dog sitter for January 2016 and was amazed by the amount of interest I received. It was a difficult process but we whittled down the many responses to two – and then flipped a coin to choose! We found a wonderful couple who took great care of our home and animals – they even had dinner ready for our return. I would thoroughly recommend The Caretaker Gazette and am looking at advertising again later this year – I love it! Thanks for a great publication, Juliette S., UK

Hi Juliette, thanks for sharing your great advertising success with us. I’m glad that your ad in The Caretaker Gazette resulted in so many qualified candidates. It sounds like your home was in great hands while you were away. Please keep us in mind if you need to find great pet/house sitters again.

Thanks to my help-wanted ad in your publication I have a number of candidates for my house sitting position. Do you have any advice or direction about a legal contract that I might use as a starting point for an agreement between myself and the live-in house sitter I intend to hire? Please let me know. Thanks, Joshua D., Armonk, NY

Hi Joshua, you will not find the kind of legal contract you are looking for online. While we don’t give legal advice, we have a suggested house sitting Agreement that you can use as a template to add to, revise, etc. Many property owners who have advertised with us take this agreement and modify it to fit their unique needs and circumstances. We can email it to you right after this. (NOTE: if anyone else is interested in our house sitting Agreement, just send us an email at caretaker@caretaker.org and request it by putting “Sample house sitting Agreement” in the Subject Line).

Hi Gary just wanted to let you know my Situations-Wanted ad in your email blast resulted in several responses for my caretaker-available ad. Given my situation as an older grad student in the process of a career change I decided the best job for me was the caretaker position in Alaska. This will work out best with my school schedule and I think give me good experience. Thanks to you and your staff for providing such great service. Janet G., Washington, DC

Thanks for your email, Janet! It’s good to know that you were able to find a position that works with your school schedule and will help you in your new career. Congratulations and best of luck with your caretaking position, school, and your career change.

I just wanted to email you to say thank you! Almost ten years ago I placed an ad in The Caretaker Gazette looking for someone who was willing to spend the winter months at my rural Colorado property when I wasn’t able to be there. I received at least a dozen responses to my ad and I ended up corresponding with several of the most interesting and qualified applicants. I finally decided to employ a woman who had a similar background to mine. She had a job in nearby New Mexico during the spring and summer months. She has returned to my Colorado home every winter since then. I have upgraded so she has free Internet and the power is on so the house is always warm and well lit. What a great arrangement it’s been for both of us! We both owe it all to the Gazette and for you being able to find room in your issue right on your advertising closing date. I’ve been able to keep my home in a place I love but can’t always be in. Jake W., Boulder,

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Hi Jake, thanks for writing and sharing your story with us. I’m glad to see that your one ad that ran in the Gazette nearly ten years ago has resulted in a long-term arrangement with the woman from New Mexico! We have heard of caretaking arrangements made that have lasted more than ten years, especially when it’s a win-win situation like you have there.

Australia

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

CARETAKER POSITION available for a retiree. We have a vacant position for a retired gent on a 14,000 acre beef cattle and horse property. This is a relaxed position which would suit a gent looking to steady up a little, based around maintaining water and feeding some horses and two dogs. Some mowing and occasional gardening and a couple of stables to clean. All comforts included, with a separate accommodation double bed, TV, air conditioner, all meat supplied, grocery account, plus weekly wage. We have a welcoming family environment here. Please mail resumes to Caretaker Position, [Contact info available to subscribers] Australia.

CARETAKER REQUIRED on a Theodore cattle property. Theodore is a rural town in the Shire of Banana, Queensland. The caretaker will need to maintain the gardens, waters and other light duties. Must be clean and tidy. An air-conditioned two bedroom cottage is included in the package. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]. References required.

HANDYMAN/BUILDER WANTED for a variety of light projects within the next two to three weeks. Work two to three hours a day in exchange for free camping, food, fuel and/or cash based on how much work is completed. Step back in time on our rural property located five kilometers south of historic Childers, Queensland, 35 minutes to Bundaberg, 45 minutes to Hervey Bay and 30 minutes to the beautiful Woodgate Beach. Electricity, water, bathroom and laundry available if required. Experience with machinery and cattle would be an advantage but not necessary, just a willingness to help and must love dogs. Couples welcome. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

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

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

CARETAKER COUPLE needed in Moree, New South Wales, starting ASAP. The couple must love a rural lifestyle and have experience in general repairs and maintenance. Also must be mechanically minded. We are looking for a fit, mechanically minded caretaker couple who are capable of servicing pumps, checking water and maintaining and repairing fences. Must have sober habits and be trustworthy. The job will be 20 hours a week and more in busy times. We provide accommodation, $250/week, plus electricity is also supplied. Please note this is a permanent position and not available to Working Holiday Visa Holders. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

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

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

Belize

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

California

[Contact info available to subscribers] seeks a General Manager couple for our Mendocino property starting ASAP. We are looking for a hardworking, honest couple with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills to operate our three small inns (total of 19 rooms) in Mendocino. This year-round, live-in position requires the dedication and motivation to create an idyllic experience for our guests while balancing the needs of the business. Job requirements include preparation of our signature small plates breakfast, some housekeeping and laundry, grounds work and property maintenance, seasonal renovation projects, staff hiring and supervision and of course reservations and guest interaction (and much more). This is a hands-on lifestyle position. In addition to the General Manager couple, the collection is staffed with guest services associates and a housekeeping crew. If you are looking for a lifestyle change and a beautiful vibrant place to live, please email your cover letter, resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] Bonus skills: culinary/pastry background, light repair/maintenance.

ONE BEDROOM TRAILER FARM HOME available for caretaker help in Dobbins, in Yuba County. We’re renting a 34 foot double pop-out trailer home for $150/month in exchange for minor caretaking help (less than an hour/day) on our five acre property. The home will not be available until June1st. We’re looking for a special person who loves animals and farm life to care for our five adult goats, some young ones, and chickens. We’re a very conservative Christian family with high moral values and we’re looking for someone with similar interests to share the property with us. We stay in a two bedroom house near the trailer home. The caretaker must have an income and give a two year character reference from a credible source that can be verified (like a Pastor of a Church). Please do not contact us if you don’t have similar interests and a solid references. We don’t allow drugs, smoking, drinking, parties, pets, or sleepovers. This property would be perfect for a retired person who likes wilderness, outdoors, and animals. This is not for a person who is just looking for cheap rent. The caretaker duties include feeding goats daily, water for goats weekly, feed/water for chickens weekly, move goats to alternate fenced areas (as needed), apply clean bedding in winter (bi-weekly), move broken branches into burn pile (if needed), and do minor repairs of fences, gates, and shed (if needed). You might be able to do extra chores on the property for $15/hour to pay toward the $150/month. The trailer has one bedroom, one bathroom, stove, oven, wood burning stove, refrigerator, window air-conditioning unit, storage, extra high ceiling, clean, big windows, furnished, and has a beautiful view overlooking the farm. Please send an email for more info, if you have the qualifications for this position, and please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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

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

ON-SITE RANCH MANAGER needed in the beautiful Salinas Valley, starting August 1, 2016. Overview: We are seeking an honest, energetic individual or couple to oversee our historic family property located in the heart of Steinbeck Country in California’s Salinas Valley. A passion for living on and caring for land in a remote, natural setting is a must. Day-to-day duties involve routine upkeep and efficiently dealing with the many issues that arise on a rural property. We graze cattle on our ranch from mid-October to the end of May, depending on availability of adequate feed. Family members visit with some frequency. Currently a full-time ranch manager lives on the property. His retirement is planned following hiring and transitioning to a new individual(s) with the hands-on skills to fill this role. We need someone able to work with our current manager and with us to learn ranch systems and assume increased responsibility for keeping our ranch a special place. This is a year-round opportunity, and will initially be part-time (20 hours per week). With the right fit this position will grow to encompass increased responsibilities and full-time employment. Initial duties will include: * Maintain an on-site presence * Perform various maintenance tasks as needed for buildings and outlying livestock troughs * Control weeds/brush around buildings * Run errands as needed for supplies/parts * Manage relationships with contract services within a budget * Communicate and coordinate with the owner to prepare for ranch visits * Assist the current ranch manager as needed * Potentially operate a tractor, backhoe, forklift, water truck, ATV as needed Transitional/Additional duties will include: * Routinely operate ranch equipment (as listed above) and coordinate regular maintenance/repair * Maintain electric fencing on perimeter of the property, including clearing fallen limbs, controlling weeds, replacing insulators * Manage water systems for homes/livestock, including storage tanks, pumps, underground pipes * Oversee maintenance of ranch roads, including culvert work * Regularly attend to needs of cattle during grazing season, including coordination/communication with the owner of stock Living Arrangement: Housing will be provided on-site. Given the remoteness of the ranch, this is not a suitable situation for kids. Compensation: In addition to housing/basic utilities, compensation will include a monthly stipend to be negotiated. Initially, the applicant will need to provide his/her own vehicle and proof of insurance. Medical insurance is not provided. Worker’s compensation will cover any injuries that are work-related. As more duties are assumed, additional compensation and use of a ranch vehicle will be negotiated. Requirements: * Ability to pass a background check * Good driving record * Experience working on/managing agricultural property * Physically fit; willing and able to lift 50 pounds plus * Good communication skills * Ability to work independently, take initiative, manage time efficiently * Self-motivated, positive and flexible Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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

FREE RENT available for dog professionals (couple only) in Encino. We are a non-profit small dog rescue in search for a responsible and stable live-in couple, with at least one person who has extensive experience as either a vet-tech, dog trainer, or very experienced dog handler. A groomer may also be considered. Must know how to approach and handle timid, frightened, shy, and sometimes aggressive dogs. This arrangement would be an exchange of a one bedroom unit on a property that also houses the organization’s office headquarters for your time and care for our dogs. Most of our dogs are under 20 pounds and we are not focused on one specific breed. Although you must love dogs, you may not have your own pet as you will be required to care for approximately 10 dogs on the property. There is already a stray cat on the property that relies on us for food and water, and companionship. Responsibilities will include general caretaking of the property, including cleaning, maintenance of yard and office headquarters, daily dog care such as feeding, medicating, and exercising, keeping the property tidy and presentable while ensuring noise level is kept to a minimum, and showing dogs to potential adopters and fosters by appointment when needed. You must be comfortable with other employees and volunteers to be on the property during the daytime hours, and you must be comfortable with dogs in your living quarters when necessary. We are not looking for someone who simply needs free rent. We are looking for someone who is passionate about dogs and rescuing who doesn’t mind being surrounded by dogs all day long. Ideally, one of you would be a Vet Tech, trainer, or similar dog-professional while the other may have a part-time day-job. As long as someone is always on the property each morning and each night to ensure they are always monitored. This means that if you go out at night to dinner and a movie, you must enlist a volunteer for the hours that you are gone if available, as long as you never leave the property unattended when our staff is not there. The property is clean, safe, and basic. It has approximately 700 sq. ft. tile floors, laundry, stove, refrigerator, and plenty of outdoor space, not all of which will be used for the dogs, air-conditioning room and plenty of daylight. Absolutely no smoking, marijuana use, or drug use of any kind. A refundable security deposit of $1,000 is required. If you feel that you are the right couple who live and breathe dog rescue and wish to devote your lives to them, please send us your qualifications and why you feel that you are the right caretakers to [Contact info available to subscribers] and please be prepared for a background check.

NEED A JUNIOR CARETAKER for property in Malibu, CA. Must love animals, have handyman skills, and be knowledgeable of landscaping. Must be a doer and a yes person. This is a full-time position. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

house sitter NEEDED long-term for my small home in Santa Cruz. I have a single-family 1930’s home with two bedrooms and one full bathroom, and plenty of space for a garden, on a quiet street, and only 11 blocks to Sunny Cove Beach. Need someone to sit our house and our two dogs. They are in and out kind of dogs, and spoiled rotten too. Need plants watered too. For more details, please email me at [Contact info available to subscribers]

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

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

SEEKING A LIVE-IN CARETAKER – located 25 minutes from downtown Santa Cruz, in Soquel – to help with a variety of tasks and projects at my property. Multiple skill sets, vegetarian, experience with start-ups or grant writing and a positive, cheerful attitude are a plus. If you are already very busy in life, please do not reply. Also, you must have a reliable vehicle to qualify. I will conduct interviews in town at a coffee shop to start. About me: 46-year-old male, live alone, heterosexual, in a relationship, no pets and no desire to live with pets, vegetarian diet, property manager/landlord, and entrepreneur. So, if you are interested in meeting, please send me a brief introduction to [Contact info available to subscribers] and tell me what you are passionate about and what work you have done up until now. Thank you again for your time, I will reply to all who write.

Canada

CAPE BRETON, CANADA. Long-term house sitter/caretaker needed for a small ocean-front husbandry, horse, goat, two dogs a cat and a few chickens along with lawn and garden care; live in and be available to help and take over when owner travels, usually two to three months in the winter. One-bedroom apartment available at $200 per month plus utilities. Vehicle and driver’s license essential. Non-smoker only please. For details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

ON-SITE CARETAKER REQUIRED for an apartment building in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. Require an on-site couple to perform the following duties: cleaning and general maintenance of common areas of building, some snow clearing, and some administrative duties. We are looking for a couple who have general knowledge of plumbing, electrical, cleaning abilities and with strong communication skills to understand tenant enquires. Must be bondable. Please submit your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] Canada.

RESIDENT CARETAKER needed in Winnipeg, the capital of Manitoba. We are seeking a mature, motivated individual for a full-time caretaking position in a 30 unit building. The successful candidate must have excellent tenant relations and strong janitorial skills. We offer a salary, vacation and benefits package. Please fax resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

GODERICH, ONTARIO. LOVELY, PEACEFUL 80 acre property located 2kms from Lake Huron. Popular vacation region. Swimming pond, woodlands and pasture, two bedroom off-grid home in exchange for care of our two horses, lawn and garden for month of July. Horse experience appreciated. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

WEST SIDE RESIDENT CARETAKER/BUILDING MANAGER needed, starting now in Vancouver. We are an established Real Estate Firm looking to hire a resident caretaker for a building located on [Contact info available to subscribers]. There are 47 suites to manage. The position is full-time and the caretaker will be hired as an independent contractor. General tasks include but are not limited to: general cleaning of the property/grounds, light maintenance, preparing suites for new tenants, collecting rents from tenants, attending to any emergencies, and reporting to property manager via a monthly written report. Hours are flexible with competitive compensation. You will receive a rent reduction in the largest two bedroom unit of the building. Our building is pet friendly. This job is available to start ASAP. Please mail your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] Canada.

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

Channel Islands

LIVE-IN CARETAKER required for a small Guest House on the Island of Guernsey, in the English Channel, off the French coast of Normandy. Searching for a conscientious, reliable and responsible person just for a few hours work a week. This caretaker position would suit either semi-retired or retired person who is available during the day, or alternatively someone working full or part-time elsewhere who is able to help a few evenings a week. The applicant would need to be presentable, polite and courteous, as well as honest, reliable and trustworthy. They would also need to be local residentially qualified. Previous experience of working in a customer facing role would be advantageous. References required. To apply, please send your resume, and a covering letter explaining why you would like this position and why you think you are a good fit for the role to [Contact info available to subscribers] Applications close April 21, 2016.

Colorado

CARETAKERS WANTED for a Colorado high-country ranch. Duties will include housekeeping, gardening, yard maintenance, home and building maintenance. The caretaker should have experience and knowledge with farm and ranch equipment operation/maintenance, and other duties as necessary. Experience required. Salary negotiable. To apply, please send your resume to Caretaker Position, [Contact info available to subscribers] by 4/22/16.

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

Connecticut

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

Costa Rica

APPRENTICESHIP POSITION AVAILABLE in Sustainable Living, Permaculture, Natural Building and Homesteading Skills. We are presently looking to fill one position in our current (2016) apprenticeship program. The right applicant would start as soon as possible and work with us through mid-December. If you are interested in this opportunity, please go here to apply: [Contact info available to subscribers] in Sustainable Living live and work with amazing people at the Ranch and in Mastatal. They make lifelong friends, participating in a style of living that oftentimes changes them forever. This experience offers the unique opportunity to become a part of the magic and beauty of a remote area of Costa Rica, while simultaneously learning tangible skills to take back home. Our goals for this program are to empower individuals who are genuinely interested in creating a more sustainable world, be a “living laboratory” for experiential education and the learning and daily practice of life-long skills, inspire and enable individuals to continue to develop creative solutions and generate positive social change and sustainable practices in their own lives and communities after they leave, prepare a group of capable individuals to help manage and caretake the Ranch during the months of August, September, October and November. Provide post-apprenticeship support through our networks. We strongly encourage applicants who are serious about our work and are motivated to be part of our industrious team, working towards solutions for current environmental and social challenges. We offer a unique and focused program based on experiential education and practical skill-building. Once we have received your application we will let you know about available space and set up a phone interview with the best prospective applicants.

England

CARETAKER NEEDED at [Contact info available to subscribers]. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to lead our site team, 37 hours per week, for the whole year to start immediately. The successful applicant will be reliable, flexible, have good practical skills and a good understanding of general health and safety. The successful candidate will also be skilled in the upkeep and maintenance of premises and will be required to communicate effectively with contractors, staff, students and other members of the site team. Please note that there will be occasional evenings and weekend work. [Contact info available to subscribers] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant employment checks deemed appropriate. Please detail all relevant practical skills and qualifications. Please apply to [Contact info available to subscribers] United Kingdom.

EXPERIENCED, LIVE-IN COUPLE required in Lymington, Hampshire. We are looking for a fun, loyal and hardworking couple who are passionate about finding a new position within a private household. Your main responsibilities would be ensuring the smooth running of a large and busy, mainly informal, family home, managing all household duties including, cleaning, laundry, shopping, preparing and cooking family style meals and catering for dinner parties and BBQ’s, occasional childcare, occasional dog walking or dog sitting, managing the gardens including vegetable beds, driving when required caring for swimming pool, and maintaining cars and boats (not mechanically). You must be flexible, with a good sense of humor. Honesty, reliability and integrity are key, as is utmost discretion. We need competent self-managers, who can deliver extremely high standards with a ‘can do’ attitude. You must also be strong communicators with excellent English, and have full, clean driving licenses and CRB check. You need to love children and animals, and enjoy being outdoors all year round. A knowledge of boats and sailing would be a bonus, but not essential. Please send your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] UK.

Florida

CARETAKER COUPLE needed in Cocoa, a city in Brevard County, Florida. We are searching for a married couple to live in our large home and assist an elderly couple. The caretaker couple will need to maintain the home and property. No rent, no taxes, no insurance, no electric bills, but you will be responsible for your own cell phone bill. No pets (we have enough), and no children to live on the property. This position is available now. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information.

Hawaii

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A CARETAKER COUPLE for our Retreat Farm on the Big Island for a minimum of six months. We are looking for a couple or pair to share a farm caretaker roll as part of our sustainable permaculture farm and retreat. The caretaker position is an opportunity to grow, learn and immerse in an established farm and community. The exchange would be from now to September 30 or possibly longer for about 20 hours a week per person. You will be on Tuesday – Saturday for about four to five hours a day. The situation includes rent, electric, and water and a share of food from the farm as well as the potential to generate income from farm sales. Some sales are already established and there is room for more income generation for self-motivated, inspired individuals. Ideally, this position would be filled with folks who want to generate income off the farm and/or do paid farm/construction work through existing connections we have which could supplement their income. Our farm is located on 7.5 acres, on the slopes of Mauna Loa Volcano with sweeping views of Kealakekua Bay and Honaunau’s City of Refuge on the Big Island of Hawaii. We are a small community of people living on the land creating a conscious model of food diversity, self-sufficiency and holistic living. We host many folks from around the world as renters, exchangers, guests in our guest house, and workshop attendees. We love inspiring a holistic local lifestyle and being a working demonstration of how we can do that. We have 15 years of experience in sustainable agriculture and holistic living. On the farm we have dozens of different types of trees and plants growing that are integrated with our animals. Our animals include poultry, ducks, rabbits, milking sheep and goats. We also have over 150 Macadamia Nut trees. We are looking for inspired people who want the opportunity to step into an established sustainable farm and educational community and feel a sense of excitement and engagement with the lifestyle and what it can offer. We would love folks who want to connect with the local community, continue to grow our collective networks, and share in a solution oriented, fun, healthy lifestyle. We find folks who share our desire for personal evolution in the midst of community evolution will work best. We hope for open minded individuals with a positive outlook on life who will bring energy, skills and generative capacity to help the community and the farm function well and flourish. We are looking for folks who have a passion and curiosity for life, for cultivating self-reliance, and for their own personal growth. In addition to farming, we enjoy cooking, yoga, music, dance, qigong/neigung, meditation, reading, swimming, snorkeling, hiking, exploring the islands, traveling, learning about other cultures, etc. As a caretaker some of your tasks will include feeding and watering animals, maintaining the veggie gardens, mowing and weed-wacking and minor general upkeep of the farm and community spaces. Because we have animals, there are daily morning and afternoon activities that need to be tended to. Morning and afternoon “Land Dance” is when the animals are fed and watered, so the day is split, but afternoon timing can be flexible. Housing is in one of our rustic 12×20 cabins with plywood floor. There is a shared living room, an outside heated shower as well as inside bathroom and kitchen facilities. High speed internet is available in the communal house space as well. The income that can be generated from the farm may include macnuts, fruit, value added products, etc. We already have relationships with several restaurants as avenues for sales and farmer’s markets. If this sounds like a good potential fit, we would love to hear from you! Please write us with a resume or letter of interest and experience as well as a photo doing something you love. You can check out the farm at [Contact info available to subscribers] and on facebook under [Contact info available to subscribers]. Mahalo and Aloha! For more info please visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

PLANT ‘WIZARD’ SOUGHT for Hawaii (Big Island) Native Plant Refuge. Caretaker with passion for horticulture and capable in self-reliant (‘off grid’) lifestyle needed at our 2,400′ elevation. This is very private, with rustic accommodation and vehicle for use. Terms of residency subject to negotiation and successful train-in/orientation. If seriously interested, please contact me for more details at [Contact info available to subscribers]

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

Iceland

[Contact info available to subscribers] VOLUNTEERS needed from July 5 through July 15 for a special art and culture project in the west part of Iceland, in a unique natural area with breathtaking landscape, between glaciers and lava fields. The place is like an oasis in the desert, as the weather is often better than in the surroundings. The place is ideal for hikers as walking paths and trails spread in all directions, beautiful waterfalls and one of the best known caves in Iceland is nearby. Every weekend there is a bonfire in the nearby camping area where visitors meet, sing, play games and enjoy the company. Among the natural wonders nearby are the Hraunfossar waterfalls; where water comes out from a lava field over a length of one kilometer. Additionally, the Hallmundarhraun lava field is among the best known and deepest in Iceland. The project is located close to Langjokull (Long Glacier), the second largest glacier in Iceland. The aim of the project is to make an outdoor art exhibition, a geo-park, an art-residence, and a chapel for all types of religions. Volunteers will also help with setting up and moving artwork. Our host is taking the first steps towards making a Geo-park and volunteers will help with marking and registering locations and other related tasks. If time and weather allows, volunteers will help building a chapel which is aimed to be for all religions and beliefs. Volunteers may also take down old fences and generally beautify the area. The working plan will depend on the needs of our local host and the volunteers need motivation to work mainly outdoors on physical jobs and under changeable weather conditions. [Contact info available to subscribers] volunteers will stay in a local house; sleeping in shared rooms on mattresses in a sleeping bag accommodation. Please bring your own sleeping bag. Volunteers receive food supplies and are mostly in charge of the cooking and cleaning activities. To learn more, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

Idaho

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

Indiana

COOK/INNKEEPER POSITION available at [Contact info available to subscribers] in Fishers, Indiana. This is a live-in position. Menu creation, food preparation, service, and clean-up of breakfast, served between 7:30-9:30 am. Kitchen hours are 6 am to noon, five days a week. Solo cooking up to 14 guests, assistance with 15 or more. Occasionally assist with guest relations. Future responsibilities could include 6:30 am ‘business buffet’, catering opportunities, sourcing local foods, and helping plan the opening of PGH on-site restaurant. Live on site, rent and utility free. Some food is included. Will also receive $900/month in compensation. Time spent on events would be compensated at $12/hour. All work is done as a contractor. Days off are Mondays and Tuesdays. Please submit your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Maine

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

Maryland

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

Massachusetts

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

Property Caretaker Profile

Good, responsible people: Bonnie and Davy Birthdays: Davy – 11/08/50, Bonnie – 8/30/55 Address: [Contact info available to subscribers] Interests: Reading, Gardening, Building, Electronics, Art, Sprouts-Bread Baking, Hiking, Grafting Fruit Trees, Native Plants, Mexico, Travel, Camping, Hiking, Baking, Horses Quote: “Anywhere is paradise; it’s up to you.” Author Unknown

Davy and Bonnie

Bonnie and I have been enjoying our caretaking job on a very private island on the East Coast since November. Most of the time we are all alone on the island. We love the beautiful island and the owners have been wonderful. Dealing with the logistics of food, mail, Internet, and electricity has been educational. We now have enough food to see us through the next four months and are hoping for lots of peace and quiet till then. The owners want to contract us for another year and we have agreed to, but after that we would like to explore caretaking jobs elsewhere, maybe in a more tropical climate, as we both totally enjoy abundant diverse plant life and warm temperatures. To prepare for writing this, I read back through a bunch of examples of old Caretaker Gazettes to steal ideas from past Caretaker Profiles. I mostly caught myself reading about old caretaking jobs and remembering how we have always talked and dreamed about the opportunities, people and places. Bonnie has read most issues since she discovered the Gazette in the 1980s. For years now, we’ve read, fantasized, dreamed and discussed many issues together. Our Thanks to Gary and Family. Many of the other caretaker’s jobs and lives we’ve read about seem much more eventful than ours. We have been through some challenges but they’ve been small and easily surmounted. Every day we patrol the shoreline of the island and do a walk around inspection of each residence. We look for storm damage to cottages and any fallen trees or branches. We do landscaping, irrigation, litter control and building repairs and maintenance as needed. We monitor and maintain the solar system and the diesel generators. We keep a daily log and report in weekly to the owner and to the Harbormaster. When islander boats come in we assist with offloading. While caretaking, Bonnie and I are lucky to have exceptional caretakers at our own home in Washington State. Just prior to this job Bonnie, her daughter, and I owned an artisan bakery, which was completely different than anything any of us had ever done before. Currently Bonnie’s daughter is the head baker and manager of the bakery. One idea that we have thought of offering to others is to help setting up a bakery; we have the recipes and skills for making breads, pastries, repairing equipment, ordering and management. Also, Bonnie and I also have a fairly complete set of skills in the building trades, so another nice offering is to help others build, remodel and repair structures. Bonnie was a journeyman electrician and ran a successful home and commercial building inspection business. I eventually became her partner in the business and we worked as a team inspecting properties and creating written reports. We especially enjoyed commercial inspection projects that involved travel to other states. Using a CAD program, one of my jobs was to create detailed drawings of the structures and land. Installing solar panels, batteries, and wiring an off grid system is a project we could potentially undertake. In a completely different direction Bonnie and I love growing things and we have experience in farming, gardening, irrigation, green houses, vermiculture, organic techniques, and cultivating exotic plants. We have a shared interest in discovering and eating new fruits. Bonnie grew up with horses and has experience caring for them, and we’ve both raised chickens and other animals. Both Bonnie and I are quiet; we like solitude, privacy, and are easily self-fulfilling. We both are discreet, find it easy to respect others, and while we do try to live our lives as best as we can we feel that others have to find their own paths. Bonnie and I get along by sometimes being so different at the same time. And sometimes being so much the same at different times. Exactly the same but completely different all at the same time. Bonnie likes round things, I like things to be square. We eat differently; Bonnie’s diet includes meat while, I’m vegetarian. I enjoy chocolate, Bonnie loves coffee. We try to share, sometimes, but both know that the other indulges in their own thing mostly. Bonnie likes to cooks meals, I eat raw foods, instant snack foods, sprouts and roasted peanuts, more bittersweet chocolate and instant soups. When I walk the beach I like the seaweed piles (here I find rope and golf balls, today I found four balls) from high tide. Bonnie walks at the edge of the water and loves to look for bits of glass and old tiles (well-worn and the size of beans is best). Neither of us wants anything to take home, as we already have too much stuff at home. Bonnie reads fiction, historical biographies, journals and travel books. I read scientific stuff (fictional and real). We both like foreign mystery books. Caretaking is a great time to read. Sometimes we get so excited by whatever we’re reading that we read it aloud to the other. Mostly we’re polite and act interested in the others readings. New vocabulary words are always of interest to both of us. I grow roots wherever I am, Bonnie wants to go somewhere new (she’s braver than I). We both love wherever we are. When we finish our obligation here we plan to advertise once again in The Caretaker Gazette for a new position!

East Coast Island

Mexico

OPPORTUNITY IN MEXICO! A working ranch and sustainability center seeks a summer caretaker / couple from July – September. Located in a friendly beach town two hours south of Puerto Vallarta. A longer term situation for the right applicant is possible. Comfortable accommodations plus stipend provided. Spanish, animal care, and off-grid living experience all a plus. Professional references required. Please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER(S) WANTED for three rental apartments in the beautiful, European style, UNESCO’s City of Guanajuato, 35 minutes by taxi from the international airport in Leon (BJX). Work a few hours a day in exchange for a beautiful apartment with no rent or utilities to pay. Spectacular views, huge outdoor space with Wi-Fi, sun loungers, hammocks, and rooftop too that has great panoramic views of Guanajuato. There are 100 steps down to my house and another 100 plus steps to the city center. To learn more please check [Contact info available to subscribers] I’m hoping to get people for at least a month or two. Duties include checking guests in, cleaning apartments, shopping, and maintenance. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

URGENT NEED for a mature, responsible, committed couple to reside in our Mexican home as early as possible in April through mid-July 2016. Nestled in low, rolling hills, our home at Rancho Loma Bonita is surrounded by a tiled courtyard facing the cool ocean breezes. This tranquil setting on 17 acres offers shade from the coco palms, mango and tamarind trees and is a birders’ delight. With two generous bedrooms, two full baths with outdoor showers, full kitchen, a great room, back porch and workshop, this totally off-grid home was built using traditional Mexican methods with many fine details and modern conveniences. Powered by solar electricity, supplied by well water, equipped with gas refrigerator, stove, hot water heaters as well as our own Wi-Fi tower and boosted cellular phone connections. An old Honda CRV is available for local driving. A part-time caretaker/gardener is paid for by the owner. Located one kilometer from Playa Blanca Beach [Contact info available to subscribers] and between the villages of Barra de Potosi and Los Achotes. 20 minutes from Zihautanejo and 12 minutes from the international airport IXT/ZIH. Interested? More details? Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

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

Minnesota

APARTMENT CARETAKER needed in Eden Prairie. Love cleaning? [Contact info available to subscribers] in Eden Prairie is looking for a full-time experienced caretaker. Duties include but are not limited cleaning of the common areas in the buildings, the property grounds, and turns. You must be able to work weekends when needed. This position requires you to be on call every third week. Competitive wage, insurance benefits and 401k provided. If interested, please fax your resume for consideration to [Contact info available to subscribers].

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

FULL-TIME CARETAKER POSITION available at [Contact info available to subscribers], in Mountain Iron, in Saint Louis County, Minnesota. We are accepting applications for an on-site caretaker. Responsibilities will include general repairs, ground maintenance, cleaning, painting, and paperwork. The caretaker position includes a two bedroom apartment. For more information and an application please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]. You can learn more at [Contact info available to subscribers]

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

Mississippi

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

Missouri

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

Montana

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

RANCH MANAGER/CARETAKER POSITION available on a family farm/ranch in the Blackfoot Valley, northeast of Missoula. Candidate must have knowledge of cow calf operation as well as farming, haying, irrigation and crop production. Candidate must be able to work proficiently by themselves and be a self-motivated individual with minimal supervision. Please send your resume and both personal and professional references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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

Nebraska

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

Nevada

I NEED A house sitter for my three bedroom/two bath Las Vegas home while I’m out of the country on business. Need a house sitter ASAP for my home that I recently put up for sale. Must be able to keep the home spotlessly clean and allow realtors to show the home within a one hour notice. Live rent-free, and I will pay all utilities. Keep trespassers off the property. Please email at least four checkable references to [Contact info available to subscribers] and let me know when you will be available for an in-home interview in my Vegas home. Thanks.

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

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

New Jersey

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A house sitter for the month of May for our home in Jersey City, NJ. This will just be an exchange of your house sitting service for the living space in our home – no pay involved. You should be comfortable with city living. Our home is in a quiet urban neighborhood and has a small garden which will need some watering if we get into a dry spell. We are close to shops, restaurants and other stores. The house sitter’s primary responsibility will be to look after our home and care for our two dogs while we are away. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] if you are available and please provide checkable references.

New Mexico

CARETAKER WANTED for a rural New Mexico property that includes two homes and several barns on 480 acres. You may bring horses and dogs. The owners are moving and the property is for sale. The expected start date is June. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

BERNARDO, NEW MEXICO – RV Park Workcamping positions available for two couples – 1st open position starting ASAP with arrival in April. The 2nd open position begins preferably in May if possible. Jobs are one person Office and one person outdoor maintenance work. The work schedule is two days on – five days off, no rotating days, so lots of time for exploring New Mexico. Compensation is a nice FHU site, W/E/S furnished, free laundry, and free Wi-Fi. This position requires a four to six month commitment. Couples must have their own RV/Camper. Persons must be pet friendly, and be physically able to do all aspects of their respective job. Located just south of Albuquerque, NM. If interested, please call [Contact info available to subscribers] and you can learn more at our website at [Contact info available to subscribers]

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

New York

EXPERIENCED SALES ORIENTED GENERAL MANAGER needed for a 24-room four-season boutique hotel and spa in western New York. The [Contact info available to subscribers] in Chautauqua, NY, offers a year round salaried position, ideal for an enthusiastic person who can entice new audiences through creative marketing, promotion, and public relations. Duties besides marketing and revenue generation include guest concierge service, management of reservation software, training and management of staff, and overall business management with the owner. Compensation including housing, paid vacation, salary and a generous bonus plan are available for experienced candidates. If you have a sense of humor, an enthusiastic personality, dedication to providing an exceptional guest experience, and five years minimum experience, please send a cover letter and resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]. Couples may apply if one is a qualified chef/kitchen manager for our food service operation!

house sitter NEEDED IN MANHATTAN, near Gramercy Park. I have been house sitting here for two months, and caring for their three cats, and need to leave unexpectedly – so I need to find a cat-lover and house sitter replacement who can be here full-time between Monday, April 18 (when I need to leave) and continue through Thursday, June 30 (when the owners return from Asia). This would be a great arrangement for someone looking to find free housing in Manhattan. Some of the duties include caring for the cats, watering plants, taking in the mail, and maintaining the two bedroom apartment. It’s in a great area, with Wi-Fi, fully furnished, and very quiet. I just ask that you are cat-friendly and willing to keep the place very clean. The arrangement for this job is a free room in exchange for watching over the place (and the cats) – no money exchanged. Please tell me about yourself when you respond, and I’ll need at least three references to check. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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

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

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

New Zealand

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

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

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

North Carolina

HELP NEEDED in the Greensboro, NC area. This position is broken down as approximately 30% office and administration, 30% light janitorial and 30% light maintenance. If you believe that you have the skills, attitude and experience to excel in this position please do not hesitate to apply. In your cover letter or resume indicate how your skill set aligns with each of the noted components of the job. Please also provide your salary expectations and be prepared to provide at least three references. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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

Ohio

A CHILLICOTHE, OH FAMILY is seeking a housecleaner/Mother’s Helper. They need a live-out, dependable care provider for their two boys, who are almost 5 and 2 years of age. These children are near and dear to their hearts, and they strongly desire the best possible care for them. Some housecleaning and laundry will also be part of your responsibilities. They also have two dogs and one cat that will require love and care. This is a sweet, kind family to work for. They really want to hire someone who will become like part of their family. Their home is a busy, casual home in a suburban area. If this sounds like a position that could become close to your heart, please send your personal email address along with your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Oklahoma

RANCH HAND/CARETAKER needed. A small horse ranch that specializes in team roping has one full-time permanent position. Looking for a reliable, dependable person with a good attitude. Work days are Monday through Saturday. Duties include but not limited to: feeding and caring for horses, cattle, chickens and dogs, cleaning stalls and outside runs, fence repair and painting, mowing, weed eating, grounds maintenance, driving truck, trailer and bobcat skid steer. Live in position available for one person. Your pay includes an efficiency bunkhouse apartment, Internet, utilities and salary. Must have a valid driver’s license and pass a background check. You must also have reliable transportation. This is not a trainer position, though you must be proficient around horses, exercise riding may be required. We provide boarding for one horse. We take good care of our employees and expect the same from you. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

Oregon

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

Pennsylvania

CARETAKER or handyman (can be couple) needed to help with the maintenance of a camp for children with special needs (mild developmental challenges) located in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. Person needs to be able to do landscaping, plumbing, light electrical and general maintenance. Position includes salary and very comfortable home. No tobacco or alcohol users please. Please send a resume and letter explaining why you are interested in this wonderful opportunity. Please send to [Contact info available to subscribers]

THE CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY seeks an on-site Innkeeper/Innkeeper couple starting in April 2016, to oversee the [Contact info available to subscribers], an historic overnight hostel for Appalachian Trail hikers and a special events facility located in Pine Grove Furnace State Park. A private apartment is provided free of charge with an additional hourly wage and booking fee for group rentals. Looking for 3-year commitment. See Position Description and Instructions on [Contact info available to subscribers]. More information can be found at [Contact info available to subscribers]. Please apply with cover letter, resume, and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]. No phone calls please.

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

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

Scotland

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

Spain

EXPERIENCED DOMESTIC COUPLE required to manage a large estate in Ibiza, an island in the Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of the city of Valencia, in eastern Spain. A thorough knowledge of gardening/horticulture is paramount. Household duties to include daily housekeeping, cooking, serving family and guests for meals, manage and delegate a small team of staff, source extra staff when necessary. Care of animals and pool area required. Should be proactive with island life experience. This is a full-time, long-term role for a wonderful family. You will be provided with your own separate accommodation and car for business and personal use. A competitive salary will be provided. Please send your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers].

Tennessee

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

Texas

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

LIVE-IN CARETAKER needed, west of Fort Worth near Granbury. We need a person who understands that animals need full-time care. This is definitely not a “cowboying” job. We have horses, cattle, dogs, and cats – indoors and out. The caretaker needs to have experience handling foals. We are gone on weekends, so you are on five days and nights, off two days. Must have live-on experience with animals, be able to drive a truck and horse trailer, doctor small/large animals, lift heavy feed sacks and hay bales, know how to operate tractors, shredding pastures, haying cattle, weed eating, mowing, grounds maintenance, etc. No pets unless approved. Must pass a driving/background check. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

A BRYAN, TX ADULT COUPLE is seeking an additional experienced female Estate Housekeeper for their 26,000 sq. ft., three-story home. The right candidate will love dogs (they have a poodle), be non-smoking, have experience and/or professional training, be detail-oriented and flexible, take great pride in their work, be a team player, and have a very professional appearance. They should also have a clean driving record, great integrity, and a strong command of the American English language. Responsibilities include housecleaning, laundry and ironing, pet care, occasional serving of meals, packing for travel, some chauffeuring and running of errands, occasional cooking, and anything else required to help their homes and lives run smoothly. Must have a pleasant personality, understand boundaries, and be a problem-solver. Salary commensurate with experience, skills and abilities, and includes benefits (health and dental insurance, paid holidays and vacation days after the first year) and living accommodations – a 1,300 sq. ft. home shared with the other Housecleaner, with a private bedroom and bath provided. For a great opportunity to care for a beautiful home and a lovely, busy senior couple, please send your personal email address along with your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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

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

Utah

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

Virginia

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

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

Washington

CARETAKERS WANTED in Friday Harbor, Washington. The [Contact info available to subscribers] is looking for a Caretaking/Outstation Manager couple to manage our outstation at Friday Harbor in the beautiful San Juan Islands near Seattle, Washington. Founded in 1892, the [Contact info available to subscribers] is one of the country’s most active and long-established yacht clubs. The primary responsibility is to maintain and protect the assets of the property and buildings, while providing services to members who use the outstation for boating and social purposes. This is a great opportunity to live on an island, show off your superior customer service, and be part of making our members time on the island memorable. Housing and salary included. If interested, please submit cover letter and resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

LIVE-IN CARETAKER COUPLE wanted on Decatur Island, WA. The [Contact info available to subscribers] is comprised of 40 families, organized as a cooperative non-profit which is led by a seven member Board of Trustees. These 40 families share ownership of 40+ acres of waterfront property on Decatur Island, a small private island which is part of the San Juan Islands in the northwest corner of Washington State. The property includes eight cabins, two docks, eight buoys, a tennis court and almost a mile of low or no bank beaches. For pictures of the property please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] The caretaker couple will be responsible for maintaining the [Contact info available to subscribers] facilities, vehicles, and property. This includes regular maintenance and capital improvement projects on the buildings, grounds maintenance, protecting the vehicles and property from winter damage, running the associations boat to ferry members to and from the island, and other tasks including annual cleaning. The caretaker couple will have the administrative responsibility of keeping current and accurate financial records for [Contact info available to subscribers] and will report monthly financial results to the Board of Trustees (BOT) Treasurer. They will administer the association website, on-line calendar, and paper calendars for reservations. The caretaker couple will also be responsible for communication of relevant [Contact info available to subscribers] information to shareholders as necessary and/or as requested by the BOT. The caretaker couple will serve as [Contact info available to subscribers] liaison to the greater Decatur Island population (permanent and/or summer) and should promote positive community relations with all island residents. The DHBA caretakers will report to the BOT and share responsibility with the BOT for communicating, informing, and sharing information that may require action by the BOT or the shareholders. Ideal candidates will have professional construction experience, extensive boating experience, and office management skills with a good understanding of technology. This role will require the couple to be very physically-fit in order to maintain the buildings and property, saw and split wood, etc. To be successful in this position living in a beautiful, though rural environment, a couple must be self-motivated, responsible, personable, and experienced in the outdoors and boating worlds. The couple must be available to move in no later than May 1, 2016. The caretakers’ compensation package will include a base salary, benefits, plus additional living expenses including but not limited to lodging. Please send your resume, cover letter (including any experience in the San Juans), and any salary requirements to [Contact info available to subscribers]

MOUNTAIN MAN OR CAREFREE COUPLE NEEDED to steward our 60 acre old growth forest, in the central Cascades, Washington. Live in our cozy cabin in a beautiful setting, with a whitewater river 200 yards from your doorstep, and a half mile to a wilderness hot spring. Salary $700/month, and the main duty is property inspection once daily. Additional part-time work is available at $10/hour. Off grid with solar-powered satellite Internet connection, propane cooking, wood heat. Annually, May to November. You can start June, 2016. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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

Wisconsin

CARETAKER/HOMESTEADER needed on [Contact info available to subscribers], Pepin, Wisconsin. This is a great opportunity for a person(s) to help caretake and co-create a sustainable homestead on our 120 acre land of forests and prairie. We are seeking someone enthusiastic about gardening, restoration, tree nursery and/or carpentry. In trade for 16-20 hours of work we provide a room in the communal house, veggies and wild meat. Prefer a longer-term arrangement. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

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

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

Wyoming

WANT TO SPEND SOME TIME (June – September) on a non-working ranch between The Big Horn Mountains and Sheridan? This is an opportunity for someone – writer, graduate student, retiree, or couple – to have use of a beautifully situated, recently restored, vintage ranch house (kitchen, living room, two bedrooms, bathroom, two porches, Wi-Fi) in exchange for 20 hours of help (gardening/errands) a week. Must have an insured, 4-wheel-drive vehicle for rutted roads. No pets or children. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] (note underscoring) stating your background and possible dates. Personal/phone interviews and references required.

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Greetings! We are a trust-worthy and handy married couple in our 30s seeking a home in the Coeur d’Alene, ID area to care for during fall 2016 to winter/spring 2017. We are Christian non-smokers with no children or pets. We own/operate a fishing lodge in AK in the summer) and work from home in winter. We are skilled at repairs, home cleaning, maintenance, snow removal, etc. If you need a loving and attentive caretaker for your Coeur d’Alene, ID home, we would love to talk with you! Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Live-in caretaker available for long-term position in Oregon or Northern California, starting June 2016. Self-motivated, reliable, mature, and professional. I’m an outdoors person who is experienced in gardening, landscaping, security, pet care, customer service. Non-smoker, drug-free. Have canine traveling companion. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers]. Thank you.

I have been lovingly taking care of, cooking for and watching over private clients, homes/estates, as well as pets/animals for the last 25 years both here in the U.S. as well as internationally. I am a professional, respectful, trustworthy, hardworking, 53 year young female looking to use all my knowledge and experience in a care taking/pet/animal care position in Florida. I currently own a successful business in the pet care industry and have a strong working knowledge with all animals especially with dogs. I am a certified PetMassage Practitioner and a Reiki healer for animals. I have been blessed with the opportunity to travel and cook all over the world for the past 25 years as a private chef for many wonderful families. I would like the opportunity to care for your home/farm/estate/ranch as well as providing loving care to your animals as well as keeping your fridge full of tasty fresh foods. I prefer to remain in Florida but would consider traveling for the right position. I prefer to live on property and will need a fenced yard for my dogs. Thank you for your consideration. I can provide a resume as well as references. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Caretaker/house sitter in the country. Off-grid OK! Would like a very long-term position with living quarters and small income. I like the Ithaca, NY area. I would watch over your cabin, winery, or cottage on the lake. Also looking for a warm state, like Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, or Arizona. I am looking for some land in the woods, near water, off-the-grid. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Reliable, honest, non-smoking, clean, semi-retired, caretaker available. Have tools, handyman skills, own income and a valid driver’s license. Looking for a quiet, rural setting. Will exchange cabin, cottage or small house plus utilities for 20 hours work. Will work extra for stipend. Can do mowing, general cleaning, pool care, minor plumbing and carpentry. Am clean and neat, with a security background. I am flexible geographically. Resume, references, and driving record available. I will treat your property as if it was my own, plus some. You will not be disappointed with me. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

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

Experienced 48-year-old male, ranch manager, caretaker, horse farrier. Cattle ranch and dairy farm experience. Carpentry and cooking skills, make this an all-round self-starter with great attitude and ability, some tractor and equipment driving as well as team and single harness horse driving. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

Available house sitter: Educated, single, 40-year-old woman whose blog/podcast allow me to work from anywhere in the world. I’ve had the pleasure of house sitting for a number of Oklahoma’s most luxurious homes. I have a clean record, no pets and don’t smoke. References available upon request. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

I live on beautiful Gabriola Island, BC, and am looking for a home swap in Europe from February to July, 2017. My home is a cozy one bedroom nestled in the trees with a “peek-a-boo” view of the ocean. You can walk to the ferry to Nanaimo – a city of approximately 80,000. I am looking for a base to explore Europe. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] if interested.

Expert care for your fine antique furniture. English paste wax polishing. Onsite repairs. Brass and silver polishing. Bronze sculpture cleaning and polishing. I have worked for several distinguished antique dealers (Jackson-Mitchell, Charlecote, and RM Worth) and private families caring for their collections. Based in Delaware, I have worked in New York, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Kansas City, St. Louis, Nantucket, California, Nevada, Tennessee, etc. References available. Hourly rate will depend on expenses and distance, but will generally be between $50 and $70 per hour. 15 years’ experience serving a distinguished clientele. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Mexico or Colorado. Professional couple in the legal and security fields, relocating to the New Mexico or Colorado area, seek lodging in a guest house in exchange for horse and animal care, property maintenance, administrative duties or other assistance around your property. We are reliable, hard-working, drama-free and have impeccable references. We love animals and have years of experience caring for animals in the thoroughbred and quarter horse industries and our own pet-sitting business. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or email us at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Seeking Maine Coast Situation. Mature female, aspiring student with altruistic service goals, possibly returning to college to complete a degree combining sustainability, peace studies and education, and/or completing certification in holistic nutritional education, seeks house-sitting/caretaking position. Responsible, healthy, experienced – excellent work, rental, character, caretaking references. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Couple looking for property small or large to caretake in the Santa Cruz Mountains. With or without house or electricity. We have many years of experience. We bring to the table References along with a Backhoe, Dump Truck, Chair Saws, gardening tools, etc. Please give us a call – [Contact info available to subscribers]. We look forward to hearing from you.

Jackson, Wyoming. Professional couple in late 40s seeking caretaking opportunity – with accommodation – in/close to Jackson, Wyoming. Ideally a minimum 18-month commitment. Our experience and skills comprise: project management, facilities management, residential property renovation and maintenance, outdoor leadership, disaster response and emergency preparedness, built heritage restoration and site operations, gardening/landscaping, hospitality, and more. Excellent character and work references. We are pet-free but love animals and are available in May. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Professional female house/pet sitter seeking assignment in a mild climate area, open to overseas as well. Excellent references and fifteen years’ experience in house/pet management offering quality services for peace of mind. Flexible with contract terms. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers].

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