The Caretaker Gazette May / June 2019

Alabama

house sitter NEEDED this Summer in Addison, AL. I have a two bedroom and two bath house on 20 acres in this small rural town. I have a car available it’s about an hour’s drive to Huntsville or Birmingham. The house sitter has to love animals and be diligent in the care of two horses, two dogs, three cats and numerous birds – all outdoors – and a lot of garden but all on water drip irrigation system. To receive more information and to apply to be my Summer house sitter, please email your resume and references to caretakergazette@gmail.com and include Alabama Opportunity in the Subject Line for forwarding purposes.

Arizona

FULL-TIME HELP WANTED on a remote ranch Bed & Breakfast in Young, AZ. Duties will include cooking, cleaning, guest services, serving, reservations, clerical, phones, and shopping. Looking for a well-adjusted, self-starter, who is a friendly, professional person. Knowledge of farm animals and care of ducks, chickens and goats would be helpful. Must have good communication skills. Salary will be based on experience. Please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

HOUSE CARETAKERS needed to live rent-free in our guesthouse in Paradise Valley. A mature, responsible couple is needed as caretakers to live in a charming one-bedroom unfurnished guesthouse with mountain views, central air/heat, living room, kitchen, bath, screen porch, garage, privacy, and modern appliances in a central location. The principal duties include watching the main property when the owners are away, minor handyman/maintenance work, pool maintenance, and one day a week housecleaning/laundry. Compensation is mainly living rent-free in the guesthouse; small income. Duties allow ample time for outside employment to provide a major source of income. Your friendly dog or cat is welcome. The job starts in May 2019, and hopefully will last for many years. If you may be interested, please reply with any questions and your detailed work history including your employers and positions for the past ten years or more, showing qualifications for the job to [Contact info available to subscribers] Incomplete responses unfortunately cannot be considered.

LOOKING FOR A CARETAKER, handyman, gardener, resourceful, creative person for a private healing retreat sanctuary in Sedona/Oak Creek Canyon, in exchange for living in a cozy, small trailer with an outdoor covered patio. Must be reliable, have your own vehicle and cell phone. Someone who loves nature, is kind to our guests, and animals, self-responsible, peaceful lifestyle and aware Presence. Eleven hours/week exchange for Caretaker’s Cubby, additional hours will be paid. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

A NONPROFIT SANCTUARY is seeking an Animal Caretaker and Housekeeper for a B & B. Located in a beautiful, rural mountain location in AZ, 20 degrees cooler than Phoenix. Bring your RV for FHU or we can provide housing for you, plus pay. Work 20 – 25 hours/week, with extra work depending upon abilities. Must have: recent horse care experience, ability to do heavy lifting, read/write/speak/understand English, follow directions, and be a US Citizen, no drugs/smoking/heavy alcohol use/drama. B&B cleaning on occasion, and can build the business with reliable help. Owner on-site but working 18/7 and needs help. Please send a list of experience, and three work references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Arkansas

VOLUNTEER PARK HOST needed at [Contact info available to subscribers] from April 25 through September 30, 2019. You will need your own RV. Volunteer duties: you will be responsible for the operation of the [Contact info available to subscribers] on Norfork Lake, including proficient operation of R1S computer program, collection and transmission of fees, receiving telephone calls, recording data, providing visitors with local area information, and performing inspection tours of the park. Must maintain a professional appearance and manner. Must be willing to abide by volunteer agreement, and submit a standard background check (required by all USACE volunteers). Special skills required: proficient computer operation skills highly recommended to ease the fulfillment of the job duties, and a pleasant personality is preferred. A full hook-up campsite is provided for your RV for a minimum of 24 hours per week of volunteer work. If interested, please apply at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Letters to the Editor

Hi Gary, thanks to you and your Gazette, I have secured another great caretaking job on an estate property in a great location! I will miss a lot about living here in Washington so I will keep my subscription in case something else comes up when my job here ends. Thank you again for giving us caretakers the job listings and connections we need to pursue our dreams in great locations. Larry D., Reno, NV

Larry, congratulations on the new position. It sounds like the caretaker position on an estate property will provide you with some great experiences that you can eventually use to help you find a future position back in Washington State.

Gary, thanks to the situation wanted ad I placed in the Gazette, I’ve had close to a dozen responses. A number of them are good offers – very, very good offers. You have really helped me pursue my dream of living and working on the East Coast! I am excited to start on the next part of this journey. Thank you Gary! Sue B., Mountain View, CA

Sue, thank you for your message. We have some great subscribers and I’m glad to hear that your Situations-Wanted ad let you connect with some of them. Best of luck to you as you pursue your dream of living where you want to be. Please let us know how things work out for you.

Gary, I would like to renew my subscription for another two years. Through my help-wanted ad for caretakers that ran in your recent Gazette email blast, I received some great responses from impressive, high quality applicants. Over the years I have found excellent caretakers and made some wonderful friends through your Gazette. Thank you for your great service! Janet L., Atlanta, GA

Janet, thank you for renewing your subscription for another two years. I am glad to hear that the Gazette has helped you find great people to caretake your property.

Hi Gary, I finally have a chance to email you and let you know what a great resource your Gazette has been for us. There are so many scams on the internet these days that it’s always a problem to know when to trust a resource. After subscribing and reading a couple of issues of The Caretaker Gazette we decided to place an email broadcast with you seeking a house sitter position in Florida, in order to be closer to family. Our ad went out on a Monday evening and by the next day we received a message from someone offering us a house sitting position on the Florida coast! We made a quick trip down there to check out the property and situation and interview with the property owner. This was followed by a couple of weeks working out a contract we could all agree to. We’re now living rent-free on a lovely property only an hour’s drive from our family and a short drive to the beautiful Gulf Coast! We are outside every day and love it! Thank you Gary for providing such a great service. Will R., Sarasota, FL

Will, congratulations to you and your partner on your new position! Many subscribers have reported similar positive results with their Situations-Wanted ads in the Gazette.

To Gary and staff, I have a new mailing address thanks to you. I received my very first issue of the Gazette, responded to one of your ads, and here I am – caretaking a property in New Mexico! Now that I’ve relocated I don’t want to miss a single issue of your publication. Thank you for making this position available through the Gazette! Rick C., Albuquerque, NM

Rick, thanks for your email. I’m glad to hear that you found a position so quickly!

Australia

RURAL CARETAKER POSITION available. Looking for a semi-retired couple or single man to be a caretaker in the Armidale/Uralla District. Must be available to move cattle, do gardening, lawn mowing, etc. and feed the animals when the owners are away. Supplied is a new two bedroom cottage. The caretaker’s only cost is gas and half the power bill. References required. Must be reliable and honest. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

GROUNDS MAN/CLEANER REQUIRED for a caravan park in Broome, Western Australia. We are a small family owned caravan park in Broome and need a seasonal grounds man/cleaner who is/are experienced, hardworking, flexible and stable. This position would suit a couple or a single person who have their own caravan. The grounds man position is for approximately 30 hours per week however also includes after hours work if needed and to assist with emergencies. The duties involve general maintenance, lawn mowing, watering, spraying and general gardening, minor plumbing and reticulation repairs, attending to rubbish bins and other general caravan park duties. The cleaner position is for 18 hours per week and includes cleaning ablution blocks and camp kitchen. To apply, please phone [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER/GARDENER NEEDED. Located 40km north of the small village of Taralga in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales. Active pensioner couple required for this Tablelands property. A comfortable three bedroom cottage with garage, power and telephone rental supplied in return for 10 hours gardening and maintenance around homesteads, plus caretaking when required. Up to eight hours paid housekeeping/week plus occasional paid farm work could be available. You need to have previously lived on a farm and have an affinity with rural life. Please contact us at [Contact info available to subscribers].

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A PHYSICALLY FIT COUPLE to help with our Rainforest planting in April in exchange for free accommodation in a self-contained furnished flat close to beaches and national parks. Included is Wi-Fi, a swimming pool, and space for your caravan. The work will involve assisting us with some digging (we have a tractor for heavy digging), planting, mulching and fertilizing. We are located at Diamond Beach north of Forster Tuncurry. If you have your own caravan and are in the area, please phone [Contact info available to subscribers].

[Contact info available to subscribers] CARETAKERS needed. We are a young bush holiday park in Coonawarra, in the beautiful southeast of South Australia, surrounded by vineyards, fishing, beaches and great food. We run glamping tents, cabins and rooms and have a lot of cleaning, laundry, lawns and gardening to do, as well as mechanical, electrical and other odd jobs from time to time. It is a relaxed environment where it will be busy for a week and then quiet for two weeks. We have a couple of onsite vans you can choose from, or preferably bring your own. You will not have to pay for electricity, gas or rent if you can do a minimum of 16 hours work for us each week. When you do more, you get paid more if you want to. It is a great lifestyle for the fit and healthy traveler to settle down for a while and lose the day-to-day stress of normal life. Couples or singles are OK. A minimum stay of two months is required (because we have to train you). $1,000 per month per person is average earnings. A smartphone is needed for the booking system. No trade unionist types, hour counters, whiners or complainers. No amphetamines on site ever – you must present well to the public. We need two pairs of caretakers now. If you are friendly and responsible, we are going to get on well! Please call me on [Contact info available to subscribers] to discuss.

[Contact info available to subscribers] is seeking a reliable and mobile individual (or couple) to act as a Caretaker/Farmhand by assisting with a wide variety of work here. The company has operations at three locations so travel between them will be required. Key tasks include: acting as a caretaker of the homestead at Boothendarra, and assisting with general tidy up works of properties prior to preparation for tree planting. Major clean up works will be undertaken by external contractors. The caretaker will be required to direct and assist the external contractors, assist with site preparation by driving a tractor pulling scalping machine, and undertake planned and emergency spraying for weeds and insects as required. Major weed control prior to planting will be done by third party contractors. You will need to transport tractor/equipment between farms. The company will provide accommodation at Boothendarra (three bedroom/two bathroom house) including all running expenses. Reimbursement for accommodation expenses when traveling to other sites will be provided, along with a vehicle, or reimbursement for vehicle expenses. All equipment required for farm works including tractor, sprayers, truck etc. The work load is variable. Remuneration will be negotiated depending on the applicant’s expertise, input and any additional infrastructure he/she brings to the position. The caretaker will report to the CEO but will be largely unsupervised. The caretaker will need to be trustworthy, be a good time manager, agree to the work schedule with the CEO and complete tasks as agreed. Must be a reasonable communicator and able to receive and compose emails. Will need to be in possession of a current car, and have a truck and fork lift license. If you are interested in the above, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER COUPLE WANTED for a large sheep station in the Gascoyne. This would suit a couple with previous station experience. Requirements of role include the care and maintenance of: livestock (sheep and goats), solar powered mills providing water supplies for sheep, daily mill runs, and frequent communication with the station manager. Features of this position include a comfortable homestead with air conditioning and 24 hour power, groceries included, new work Ute provided, Wi-Fi, and located 50 km to a private beach. Opportunity to enjoy wide open spaces, natural outback beauty and peace in a truly idyllic setting which reflects the charm and allure of outback Australia. This couple position is to start immediately and the compensation package can be worked out for the right couple. Prior station experience is essential. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKING POSITION AVAILABLE for a pensioner single or couple with some experience with cattle, to look after a small cattle property at Lowood, Queensland with light farm duties. Minimum six months initially. Free accommodation plus reasonable remuneration provided. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

CARETAKER/COUPLE REQUIRED for a small cattle station in the Shire of Richmond in western Queensland. Fully kept and a small wage will be provided. Must be a keen gardener with cattle experience. An air-condoned furnished cottage will be provided. For full details, please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

LIVE-IN SHOWGROUND/CARAVAN PARK CARETAKER needed at the [Contact info available to subscribers] located in Central NSW at Cowra. The position requires a suitable applicant to maintain and supervise the [Contact info available to subscribers] area. The remuneration package includes accommodation in an onsite renovated two-bedroom cottage. It may suit a mature aged couple. Work experience in camping grounds/general maintenance would be an advantage. For further information and a position description please phone: [Contact info available to subscribers].

COUPLE REQUIRED for part-time caretaking. This includes a gardening role on a small cattle property north of Dalby in the Darling Downs region of Queensland. Cottage accommodation is available. Please phone [Contact info available to subscribers].

WE HAVE AN OPEN CARETAKER POSITION. Young family requires a caretaker for our rural cattle property in the Inverell, NSW area. Duties include assistance with eco-tourism and hunting opportunities, cleaning of guest accommodation, assist with trapping of feral animals, maintenance of yards and gardens, pumping stock and house water, feeding stock supplements, two to three hours/day in exchange for a modern four bedroom/two bathroom house, water and electricity. We are close to Copeton Dam. This would suit an active retired couple with an agricultural background. References required. Please apply by calling the owner [Contact info available to subscribers]. An immediate start is available.

CARETAKER REQUIRED. A responsible person or couple is wanted to help maintain an equestrian property on the NSW Central Coast. Must be trustworthy, resourceful and mechanically minded. A brand new two bedroom apartment will be provided in exchange for limited work with additional work by negotiation. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

Belize

VOLUNTEER CARETAKER AND PETSITTER POSITION available on a small Caribbean Island in Belize. We need a young to middle-aged, physically strong couple starting May 1 for four weeks. You must feel confident living alone with a free pig on a very remote island in very simple environment. Frugal dealing with resources is required, as drinking and using water comes from rain water harvest during the wet season. Your job would be: Being present on the island, 24/7, and looking after and feeding Piggy, a free living, dominant and not castrated male pig, maintaining and controlling the water and solar system, cleaning the beaches and trails, watering the plants and other small maintenance jobs. In your spare time you could watch the sky, sunsets, dolphins and rays, explore the island, go snorkeling or fishing around the island, find meditation or yoga spots, or just seize the day. Accommodation is a little wooden beach hut with a comfortable queen sized bed, kitchen corner with a two burner gas stove, and basic equipment. There is cell phone reception on the island, but there is no boat on the island. All supplies that you will need, you have to bring when you come in a hired motorboat from the mainland. There is no delivery service! Depending on the weather, there are numerous sandflies. There is a solar shower outside and a compost toilet. If you’re interested, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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

A WIDOWER, 86-year-old, retired architect, is seeking two skilled couples to start a small sustainable community on a beautiful, secluded, 400 acre ranch with a river running through it, halfway between Willits and Fort Bragg, deep in the redwood forest. Pay and housing will be provided. No smoking and no pets. You can visit the website [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information, and then email [Contact info available to subscribers] You can also learn more about The Redwood Forest Institute by going to YouTube and watching [Contact info available to subscribers]

LOS ANGELES. Seeking a caretaker for a three bedroom Airbnb home, where individual rooms are rented out to guests nightly. Check in/out, laundry, cleaning, lawn mowing, pool and spa maintenance, and assist with a second nearby home occasionally. Preference to those who are handy. Living quarters provided and stipend to be determined. Flexible hours allow for other part-time or freelance opportunities. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

CAMPHOST/CARETAKER JOB AVAILABLE for RVers in the San Bernardino National Forest. We have a secluded fee for use area, located in the chaparral covered northern San Bernardino National Forest. Conveniently located close to I-15/215, and 210 Freeways, Rancho Cucamonga and San Bernardino are easily accessed. The facility is located at the 4,400′ elevation in the shadow of Mt. Baldy, the highest peak in the San Gabriel Mountain range, and the Sheep Mountain Wilderness Area, in the Lytle Creek Canyon drainage. The adjoining communities are still rural, however a large mall and other amenities are a half hour drive. Low humidity without extreme temperatures makes for a comfortable environment the majority of the year. Activities in the developing controlled shooting range, includes the use firearms and archery equipment from designated locations at designated targets. This is a controlled use area, a tolerance of firearms is expected. It is open seven days a week and closes at 16:00 and opens at 08:00. The camphost/caretaker is expected to maintain a presence on the property after hours, merely as a deterrent to unauthorized entry. Applicants should be mature/responsible individuals or couples who are self-sufficient, reliable, and independent. These positions are seasonal, and applicants are expected to have a clean, self-contained RV, should be able to provide proof of insurance, and current registration, and a tow behind vehicle is a plus. The host areas are separated from the shooting area by approximately 70 yards. This is boon-docking lite. Sanitation needs are serviced weekly, potable water will be supplied, as well as an alternative power source, and propane. Pets are acceptable, as long as shots are current and they are kept under control. Local activities include hiking, fishing, hunting, bird watching, stargazing, 4 wheeling, wildlife viewing, mountain biking, gold mining/panning, and peace and quiet. This could be a fine situation for active retirees who enjoy the seclusion of the outdoors and enjoy people in moderation. Financial compensation will be commensurate with activities performed, and you must be bondable. NRA RSO Certification is a plus, but not required. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] for an application and to schedule interview.

NAPA, CA MOUNTAIN RANCH seeks a full-time caretaker for a 70-acre property in exchange for a two bedroom house on the property. Duties take 15-20 hours/week and include groundskeeping, water system management, irrigation, fence, tree and road maintenance, equipment upkeep, pool care, light construction, tending chickens and horses, security, and oversight of the major projects. Flexible work schedule available – not an 8-5 job. Please email a resume (PDF preferred) to [Contact info available to subscribers]

FACILITIES CARETAKER NEEDED for our non-profit organization at Big Bear Lake. The facilities caretaker for Camp Gilboa has primary responsibility for all aspects of the upkeep, maintenance and improvement of buildings, facilities and the grounds of the camp’s 40 acres site at Big Bear Lake. The caretaker ensures that all systems are operational – including plumbing, electric, pool, equipment, the road, etc., and that the buildings and facilities are kept in good repair. An excellent candidate is a person with experience in various construction trades, as well as in project management, who is familiar with the mountain work environment with its unique requirements. Someone who can both take care of day-to-day fixes, as well as research, scope and cost projects, and communicate and contract with external vendors, contractors and the county, when needed. This position is seasonal and flexible. It opens up in April and lasts until the camp is snowed-in in the winter, with flexibility in work hours and days of week, to accommodate candidates with other currently held positions. Compensation is commensurate with experience. To apply, please text [Contact info available to subscribers] or email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER NEEDED FOR A SMALL PRIVATE MARINA on the Sacramento River! Position available for an individual or couple with their own RV to park on a pad overlooking the Sacramento River near downtown or for an individual to live in a studio apartment on the property. All utilities included, salary for approximately 20 hours a week of general maintenance and yard work. Good communication skills necessary to work with potential boat slip renters and existing tenants. Owners live on the property but are gone four to five months a year. Boating experience helpful but not necessary. Reliable, good references, no smoking or drugs. Must like dogs. Please send your interest and resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

California/montana/washington

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COUPLE NEEDED in Rolling Hills, CA – Palm Desert, CA – Madison River, MT, and Bainbridge, WA. We are looking for an experienced Property Management Couple to oversee the maintenance of multiple large properties owned by an active, sophisticated and kind couple who are semi-retired. The principals are the founders of T[Contact info available to subscribers] a retreat on the Upper Madison River in Montana and they spend their summers in Montana overseeing and supporting this ministry. Fall-Spring is spent between their homes in Rolling Hills, CA, Palm Desert CA and Bainbridge, WA always with their precious Labrador in tow! This property management couple will typically travel ahead of the principals and will have their own cabin or condo at each location which will be exclusively for their use. Incumbents will work five days per week, and it should be noted that weekend and holiday work may be required. The ideal candidates will: – Be trustworthy, willing to sign a confidentiality agreement and undergo a full background check. – Be polished, mature and articulate with excellent communication skills. – Be planners who take initiative but also flexible enough to roll with changes in plans (and changes in weather). – Value organization and cleanliness, prepared to clean the homes (as a team), do laundry and take responsibility for weekly and seasonal maintenance. This couple will be empowered and encouraged to recruit additional outside help when needed. – Be self-motivated and inquisitive, forming relationships with vendors at each location. Handyman-type skills would be highly advantageous. Cooking skills would be a plus. – Be genuine and kind, able to interact with the principals and their guests and help to host events. – Want to work directly for the owners of the properties developing a warm but at all times professional relationships. – Have a long-term outlook for this position, excited about life in a several different cities and states. – Being comfortable preparing breakfast, lunch and dinner would be advantageous, however, this is not a personal chef position. Applicants should bear in the mind that this position requires relocation multiple times throughout the year so a family-oriented couple who do not have young children of their own would be ideal. We thank you for your interest in this position and we encourage all applicants to consider any/all personal sacrifices associated with potentially relocating. To ensure that we attract high caliber applicants the principals are prepared to offer an aggressive compensation package based on experience. Applicants should please email their resumes and pictures to [Contact info available to subscribers] and in your email, please let us know why you feel that you would be well suited to this position.

Canada

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA (central, west-side). Seek cat sitter(s) for two Maine Coon cats. Availability for repeat visits preferred. Variable opportunities, yearly: one to two nights, or one, two, or three weeks. We coordinate with trusted sitters. Desirable quiet leafy location. Large townhouse: relaxed atmosphere, library, home theatre. Minutes to downtown. Steps to the Canada-line subway, and local shopping. The cats Male/Female are highly social pals with each other and humans. Their needs: meals, litter hygiene, grooming, and play sessions with humans. We offer free accommodation only. No fees. This suits a quiet experienced couple or individual. References required. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

A TOURIST RESORT in northern Ontario Canada is looking for a handy person to help with maintenance from May to October. A private cabin will be provided, along with the use of canoes and boats. Meals included. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER COUPLE REQUIRED for a Marina Outstation in Salt Spring Island, BC. A full-time couple is required as live-in caretakers for the [Contact info available to subscribers], located on Salt Spring Island. This property has a 5/5 anchor Clean Marine ranking from the Georgia Strait Alliance, and we are looking for an environmentally conscious couple to help us maintain this beautiful property. The outstation consists of 11 acres with four cabins, three tent pads, a shower building, washrooms, a pavilion and member kitchen area, as well as a private two bedroom residence and workshop for the caretakers. The marina can moor up to 60+ vessels at one time, and is often full during the open season from April to September. This position will require a couple with a strong independent work ethic, as around the clock maintenance and upkeep is needed. Responsibilities include: maintenance of docks and infrastructure, septic tank and gray water recycling system (monitoring and scheduled clean out), operation and maintenance of desalination water system, pool maintenance and operation, spill response in case of oil/diesel/gasoline spill in water, regular cleaning and upkeep of four cabins, showers, washrooms, pavilion, and member kitchen, gardening and grounds-keeping (includes parking lot, tent pads and playground), garbage and recycling, maintenance and repairs of pump and emergency equipment member relations, cabin bookings, check-in/out of cabins, assistance on call, regular day-to-day maintenance, assistance with capital upgrades, off season moorage maintenance, and regular communication with the Marine Asset Manager. We are looking for someone with extensive knowledge in pool maintenance, basic electrical/plumbing/carpentry skills, hospitality experience, and a valid BC Driver’s license. Must either have, or receive training for (provided by [Contact info available to subscribers]): Spill Response Certificate, 1st aid certificate, a pleasure craft operator’s card, Water Safe BC, and WHMIS training. Benefits include a private two bedroom caretaker’s home, with utilities included, a caretaker workshop, free Wi-Fi, extensive benefits and RRSP package, and a competitive wage package for each person. We are looking for a couple available to start in May 2019, who has a strong work ethic, is environmentally conscious, friendly, self-motivated, and is able to work without direction as well as with members and volunteers. Must have a community spirit with the ability to cultivate professional relationships with members, trades, and neighbors to work towards an improved member experience and maintained relationship with the Salt Spring Island community. Only appropriate candidates will be contacted, and must be available to travel to Vancouver for an interview. For more information about the [Contact info available to subscribers] please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] and then to apply, click on Contact Us and then click our Employment Section.

ON-SITE CARETAKER NEEDED in the Kamloops area. [Contact info available to subscribers] is looking to hire a retired or semi-retired couple for a live-on-site caretaker position. Our caretaker will be responsible for any needed day-to-day varieties of un-skilled to semi-skilled maintenance and security needs of the property. These will be mainly simple maintenance tasks including inspection, repair of various buildings, operating small diesel generators. This is a permanent full-time position that allows for lots of flexibility in working hours. We have eight rental cabins and a small number of campsites. The job comes with supply use of one of our newer two bedroom suites for your accommodation as well as we have wireless internet. Job duties will include daily cleaning the wash house and rental units; manage small store/office; need to perform general building maintenance and custodial upkeep to include painting, basic plumbing, minor carpentry, minor electrical repair such as changing light bulbs, light fixtures, switches and ballasts; ensures cleanliness and organization of maintenance buildings and areas such as electrical rooms, shop, tool and equipment storage areas etc.; grounds keeping maintenance including mowing, trimming, and any other measures required to fully winterize facilities including ice and snow removal, keep grounds free of rubbish and debris (tools needed for all jobs will be supplied: riding mower, gas weed eaters, etc.); may be required to operate various gas and diesel powered equipment, power tools, hand tools while performing repair and preventative maintenance of facilities and grounds. Equipment must be tracked and monitored at all times and any missing or non-working items are to be reported. Tools, supply and equipment replacement requests are to go through office management for approval. You will be expected to inspect buildings, grounds, parking lots, roadways relative to safety and security regularly, will be required to remove trash and recyclables, will be required to sort and place materials, items, inventory etc. on racks, shelves or in bins as directed, may be directed to research and produce quotes for materials needed for given work orders, will be directed to run errands, pick up products and stock from area vendors, will be required to perform monthly mileage/fluid checks on all SMK motor pool vehicles and report deficiencies, report promptly to the manager any areas that have need for major repair, maintain a regular check of propane tank levels, septic and water systems, maintain the necessary supplies and equipment to carry out regular daily work and keep an appropriate inventory of them. Competitive wages will be provided. To learn more and to apply, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

Colorado

A 2,200 ACRE RANCH IN BOULDER COUNTY, Colorado is looking for a caretaker to live on site in a two bedroom, one bathroom rancher’s cabin in order to maintain an on-site presence. Occasional light housekeeping in the main ranch house and some upkeep as needed on the Ranch. Can average up to four to five hours/week in exchange for a free place to stay. The ranch is only 15 miles from Estes Park. This would be perfect for a retired couple or person looking for adventure in exchange for free lodging. Looking for someone to start in early August, but will discuss starting earlier if needed. If interested, please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

MATURE DOG LOVERS needed in Boulder. I have two small pups that need someone with them, home at night, and throughout the day. They are suited for companionship; not being alone. I am going to be out of town from September 9th – 18th and need someone to come and stay with them. If you are interested in checking out Boulder this would be great. Please text me at [Contact info available to subscribers].

PART-TIME RANCH WORK AVAILABLE for cheap rent in Limon, CO. My ranch has a flexible opening that would offer reduced rent on a family house in exchange for part-time work. The rent price would be dictated by the number of days that you can work. General ranch work would be the main job here with a focus on ranch maintenance. Outdoor pets only will be allowed at this time. We are open to ideas and schedules. There is work available in the neighboring towns for a spouse. For more information, please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

DOMESTIC MANAGER/CARETAKER POSITION AVAILABLE in the Northern Rocky Mountains (the property is an hour north from Fort Collins and an hour south of Laramie). We have a small private family ranch that is in need of a capable, hard-working, hospitable and extremely trustworthy caretaker couple who are able to help take care of many aspects of life here in the mountains with little supervision. This a part-time residence for the owners, so you will be at the property alone many times. The position (split between the husband and wife) includes large and small animal care and attention to detail on their health and wellness, grounds-keeping and general caretaking, repairs of equipment as needed, general handyman work as things need repaired, some local snow plowing in the winter, and overseeing the house and property when the owners are away. Your priority will be the property, the house and the family. Housekeeping responsibilities for a large living space (but not a lot of traffic), cooking (including meal plan; preparation, serving, clean-up) for the owners, if requested, when they are at the house and for the occasional guest visits (personal and business guests), and shopping/errands in town (keep house stocked with appropriate food/supplies as needed). Qualified applicants will have experience with animals (livestock and pets), grounds-keeping, caretaking, snowy winters, and familiar with mechanical issues. Additionally, we are looking for people who are polite, clean-cut, do not get drunk, smoke or do drugs of any sort. There is a great opportunity for a long-term position if you thrive in this environment. We would like three professional references (if available) during the interview process. The position includes a private bedroom/bathroom with internet. You are welcome to eat with the family when they are there, but otherwise you will provide your own groceries. Requires valid driver’s licenses. Background check and drug testing possible. You will need a reliable 4WD/AWD vehicle. Serious inquiries only. Salary will be $36,000 annually (split between each person of the couple). Colorado/Wyoming residents are encouraged to apply. Please email your bio and resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

NEED A HOUSE CLEANER for a cabin north of the Taylor Reservoir on Matchless Mountain Road, between May and October. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

Connecticut

AN EXECUTIVE COUPLE based in Milford, CT seeks to hire an experienced, conscientious, and capable domestic couple to manage their home. Primary responsibilities will include maintenance of the property, daily graces, and liaising and supervising with vendors. The ideal couple will have past experience working in a private home, be able to roll up their sleeves to handle a wide range of tasks (housekeeping, laundry, events, etc.), and be able to work independently. Generally a Monday through Friday schedule, with some weekend and night hours needed when the family entertains. Excellent compensation offered, depending on experience, with a separate apartment on the property provided, which accommodates two people. Please apply for [Contact info available to subscribers] for consideration (please fill out one application per person). Must have at least three years of experience working in private service.

Costa Rica

CARETAKER NEEDED in Costa Rica. Looking for a caretaker with auto body repair experience for small jobs on an acre and a half of my property. You can live the good life here. We have great weather and great people! You must have a passport and pay your own airfare to get here (the best airline pricing is from Spirit Airlines). For more info, please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

CARETAKER(S) NEEDED for a 185 acre Rainforest Preserve and Organic Farm in Costa Rica. Must speak basic Spanish, be able to coordinate volunteers and workers in animal, farm and land care. For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

England

house sitter/CARETAKER needed in Dartmouth in the English county of Devon. Two months of house sitting/caretaking needed over July and August in a beautiful barn conversion with a small holding on the coast of South Devon. As well as looking after the house, the applicant(s) will also have to feed the animals in the small-holding, and walk the dog. The animals in question are seven ducks, two chickens, two sheep, two goats, and several goldfish! As well as day-to-day upkeep, this role would suit anyone, especially a couple with DIY/handyman skills. There are a number of jobs around the property that need completing – laying a small area of decking, building a shed, digging an allotment, gardening – that would be ideal for someone with practical outdoor skills. A budget will be made available for materials, and all tools are on site. UK residents should apply with your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers].

Florida

RESPONSIBLE, SKILLED CARETAKER NEEDED for a private southwest Florida coast property. Landscape and irrigation experience required. Must be able to operate and possibly repair common maintenance equipment. Interpersonal and communication skills needed, with the ability to text or email. Compensation package commensurate with experience, level of commitment and good fit. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

RV SITE AVAILABLE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY on the East Coast of Florida (30 minutes south of Daytona). Free site, water and garbage, and up to $150 in electricity, in exchange for handyman, woman or couple working 20 hours per week on the property. Full hookup, 50 amp, provided. Some animal care involved. Feeding ducks and fish. There is a bumpy road coming in, but it is passable. RV’s up to 38 feet have been here. If interested, please send a note and references to email [Contact info available to subscribers] Background checks will be done.

LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER-WANTED. Seeking an honest, trustworthy, non-smoking, non-drug using, quiet/peaceful, preferably vegan, live-in housekeeper. Driver’s license and fluency in English preferable but not indispensable. I am a Real Estate Investor, and Adjunct Professor at a local college who is neat, organized, kind and respectful. This is an opportunity for a healthy, health minded lady to live peacefully and securely without virtually any distress. Lady shall have her own private bedroom, bath, study area and use of premises for her considerate and respectful use. Should be under 40 years of age to meet normal demands of full housekeeper position in a distinctive and secure townhome with no pets on a lake in Miami, Florida. Salary commensurate with experience. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]. Thank you. Take care, Joseph

France

SUMMER DOMESTIC ROLE available for a couple in the South of France. A remarkable summer opportunity exists to help run an exceptional picturesque 10 bedroom historic private hamlet in the Var in France, set in a beautiful national park. The job is for a couple this year for five months between May and September – each working around 40 hours per week, spread over 5.5 days. Flexibility is a requirement. The house is not always busy, but irregular summer entertaining means that helping with house guests on holiday will be requested two or maybe two and a half weeks per month. August may be marginally busier. The two roles both consist of housekeeping and running the house to a discerning standard and regular schedule. This includes cleaning, shopping, errands and maintenance. Some cooking, food preparation and meal management (but not service) on request, so a good standard of kitchen skills would be ideal. Grocery shopping and other local errands are a requirement. A local team of a gardener, pool people, and weekly cleaners are already on hand. The bed and table linen is laundered and pressed by the local Blanchisserie. The garden may need some additional watering and light occasional garden and the pool will need some attention. Accommodation is provided in the hamlet in a separate furnished two bedroom cottage with generous living space. Given the extensive grounds and buildings, some good experience of maintenance and handy-skills are a must. Enough French to get by is important, but fluency is not required. Enthusiasm, discretion, careful day-to-day attention to detail, and having the ability to anticipate the household’s needs are key. A couple who are comfortable, flexible and confident when dealing with a variety of people and challenges would suit the role well. A good sense of the needs of guests (whether friends or VIPs) is necessary, so candidates who are comfortable being in the background, but with a light and open way of dealing with people is a must. A vehicle will be provided for day-to-day errands. The occasional airport pick-up may be required. The house is an hour and 20 minutes from Nice Airport and 20 minutes from St Tropez. To apply, please send your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Georgia

WANTED: A Resident Caretaker for the [Contact info available to subscribers] near Augusta, Georgia in Appling, GA. This club in on beautiful Clark’s Hill Reservoir. The club is 14 acres and houses member property including seven cabins, 25 campers, parking lot storage and 125 cruising sailboats in slips and on moorings. The successful candidate will live on the property in housing provided by the club. Housing includes all utilities, internet and furnishings. Duties include management and labor to maintain the club property and the grounds. The pay starts at $30,000, but could be more based on experience and qualifications. For more information, please send an email to Jeff Annis at [Contact info available to subscribers] and provide a resume or write a summary of your experience and qualifications. An expanded position description will be provided for those who inquire.

house sitter/GARDENER needed in Atlanta from June 1 through August 31. I enjoy my garden, which requires some help to maintain when I am not here. The gardening should take about ten hours each week. I also have one cat that will need to be cared for. My three bedroom house including utilities is offered for no rent in exchange for the gardening and caring for my home and cat. My preference is for a single, non-smoking person, who is financially secure and self-sufficient and loves cats. Please email and explain why you might be interested in staying here and at least three checkable references to [Contact info available to subscribers] Once I receive your email, I can provide more detailed instructions on what to do with my cat, garden and home when I am away. Thank you.

Greece

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED near Karterados. We are a small homestead with gardens and animals with a surface of 3,000 square meters. We cultivate a lot of fruit (about 20 trees: orange, mandarin, apple, almond, olive, etc.), and vegetables. We have a lot of chickens (about 100) as well as nine cats and four dogs running around. Other than that, we try to produce a few organic products such as tomato paste, dried tomatoes and figs and make our own olives. My husband is a fisherman, so we have our own fresh fish to eat. We speak Greek, English, French and German. We have one room available for one to two volunteers, separate from our house. We prefer people over 21 years old who would like to stay for at least three weeks. Our house is located three kilometers from the beautiful village of Karterados and only 200 meters away from a quiet beach as we live on the non-touristic side of the island. To get to the city you will need to walk one kilometer along the beach to Monolythos, where you can get a bus to Fira, the main city of the island (five kilometers away) or you can easily walk. We would need some help in the garden (like watering, weeding, planting…) as well as maintenance work and if you like, you can help Panos as well, cleaning his nets from fishing. Although it is important that you like dogs and cats. We would need help from the Spring on. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]. We are looking forward hearing from you.

Hawaii

RESPONSIBLE SKILLED COUPLE needed in Waipio Valley, Big Island. Should have maintenance, carpentry, landscaping, repair and cleaning skills. Three acres in a remote retreat setting, riverfront, offgrid (solar/battery power). Phone and internet via cellphone booster. Live in separate caretaker’s quarters. Owners don’t live on the property. 20 hours per week (total for two people) in exchange for boarding. Bananas, avocados, mountain apple, coffee, papaya. Looking for a Positive attitude, easygoing, and a level of commitment. A 4WD vehicle and references are required. Please email your information and recent photo to [Contact info available to subscribers]

ALOHA FROM THE BIG ISLAND OF HAWAII! Escape, and exchange your environment for the tropics. We have a 2.25-acre estate in Kona. It’s in need of an individual with finish carpentry skills, light plumbing and electrical, painting, and general maintenance experience. This commitment is for a minimum of 90 days, but we would prefer the position to run until prior to Christmas or just after New Year’s. The position is open as of May 15, 2019. If hired, one can expect a round trip ticket from your nearest major airport to Kona, Hawaii. While on the property, we will provide you with private hi-end accommodations, maid service once a week, occasional complimentary meals, and a negotiated stipend. Lastly, we will occasionally give you free use of a vehicle to explore the island. We are in one of the most beautiful parts of Hawaii, and I believe in the world. The applicant must have his or her own health and auto insurance coverage. This is a Work for Hire position and does not imply employment. We are seeking a self-motivated, organized, in shape and strong, and very tidy and clean individual, who will work 30+ hours a week to upkeep our estate. We are willing to train in our procedures, but you must have experience and be proficient in the following areas: you must be proficient and competent in using the following; saws (miter, circular, jig, band, table, scroll, plunge circular, and sawzall); multi-tool; Tenon and biscuit joiners; routers; planers; drills and drill press; dremel tool; and sanders and belt sanders. There are occasions where we have to do a little sanding and painting, and pressure washing. In addition to the use of the above tools, you would be responsible for the maintenance and light repairs of the tools. A fully equipped woodshop is onsite. We have over 50 different fruit and spice trees and bushes, vegetable and herb gardens, and a acre botanical garden with rare palms, Heliconia, and Gingers. It is fabulous. We all work hard here, but believe in quality over quantity. Our motto is; If you undertake a project, do it to your fullest potential if not, don’t bother We encourage good ideas, creativity, and a team approach. The property has a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean. It is a spectacular place. If you feel this position might be your calling, please give me a call to set up an interview (I can do Skype and Face time) and please send me your resume as well. All applicants will be subject to background checks. No drug use, non-smoker, and responsible alcohol use! You may contact me, [Contact info available to subscribers] for questions. Please forward resumes and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] and include the terms House of Kona, caretakers in the subject line of your email. My response should be received within 48 hours. Aloha and Manalo!

Property Caretaker Profile

Domestic Couple – Working for the ultra-wealthy: Michael and Mary Younts Address: [Contact info available to subscribers] Interests: Mike: Hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, snow shoeing, writing, cars, motorcycles, aircraft and my beloved Jeep. Mary: Hiking, biking, kayaking, knitting, cooking. Quotes: Wherever you go, there you are – Jon Kabat-Zinn

Mike and Mary with the dogs on the Aspen property

I’m not sure exactly how we arrived at the idea of being caretakers, but once we started reading The Caretaker Gazette ads for Domestic Couple positions working for the ultra-wealthy, the hook was set. When we saw the kind of money that we could make, the kind of places we could live and the fringe benefits, we knew we wanted in. I’d spent a good part of my working life wearing a suit and working in an office. I worked as an Account Executive for a Video Production company, a Marketing Director, and I ran a company that did animation. But the truth was – I never really liked working in an office. I was always kind of a gearhead, liked mechanical things and loved being outdoors. So in 1989 I bought a coin operated pay telephone company which I ran for eight years until cell phones started taking over. After that I started a small used car dealership specializing in European cars. I really loved tinkering with cars but when the economy started going south it got harder and harder to make a go of it. Eventually I closed the dealership and ended up with an inside sales, cubical world job that I absolutely hated. In 2008 I lost that job. But it turned out to be the best thing that could have happened because it forced me to do some hard thinking about how I wanted to spend the rest of my life. My wife, Mary, had started and run a successful daycare business. She’d done quite well with it and was making good money. She loved working with kids and it was a good business. But when the economy started going downhill she started losing business as parents lost their jobs. It’s hard work mentally and physically and is very stressful – it was time to do something new. So here we were, both in our late fifties and needing to reinvent ourselves in the worst economy since the Great Depression. At the time I kept seeing executives getting multi-million dollar golden parachutes. I figured that if anyone was going to survive the recession, it was rich people. In fact I can remember joking that since we didn’t get a golden parachute ourselves maybe we could latch onto the ankles of someone who did. And in fact, that’s almost exactly what we ended up doing. Once we decided what we wanted to do, the question was how. We sent out a bunch of applications but weren’t getting much in the way of responses. The upper echelon Domestic Couple jobs are generally handled by employment agencies and they flat out won’t talk to you unless you have a minimum of two of years experience working in a wealthy household. We had the right skills and were well suited for the job, but we couldn’t get past the gatekeepers. I’m pretty good at selling myself but we needed to be able to deal directly with an employer. In January of 2009 an ad appeared in The Caretaker Gazette for a Domestic Couple position in Aspen, Colorado that seemed perfect for us. And it wasn’t through an agency! We sent an application right out, but got a nice note back that the position had been filled. So we kept plugging away with applications but weren’t having too much success. About three months later the Aspen job turned up in the Gazette again. We put in another application and one day the phone rang – it was them! After some back and forth, we were offered the job. It was an entry level job in both pay and duties, but the important thing was we were in. If we did a good job and hung on for a couple of years we could move up to a better job. I’m not going to take any credit for us getting the job, it boiled down to exceedingly good luck and I wouldn’t even rule out the possibility of divine intervention. We just happened to have the right combination of skills and experience. Surprisingly my wife’s daycare experience was one – they had nine dogs and figured if Mary could take care of kids she could take care of dogs. The second was the fact we’d lived at high altitude before. Their house is at 9,000 feet. The couple they’d hired couldn’t cope with the altitude and had left after three months. So we packed up our car, and left our home in Grand Haven, Michigan for Aspen. The job included a free apartment – it was under the garage but very nice and had the same Million dollar view they did. It was fully furnished and came complete with everything. We just showed up with our clothes. We had 400 channels of cable and they paid the utilities. The house in Aspen was 8,000 square feet and was quite a showplace. It’s been featured in numerous magazines including The Wall Street Journal. It was valued at $15 million at the time and was full of art, antiques, furs, jewelry and who knows what else. When they weren’t there we were responsible for everything plus their beloved dogs – we were definitely starting out at the deep end of the pool. It was intimidating working in a house like that. I never touched anything I didn’t have to – some little knickknack on an end table might well cost more than our car. It turned out to be a much more difficult and complicated job than we could have ever imagined. The levels of complexity in a house like that boggle the mind. Aside from the sheer physical labor of caring for it inside and out, you have to understand how it all works and know (or learn) about an incredible number of subjects. On my end, it had three commercial grade boilers, snow melt systems (roof and driveway), solar hot water, reverse osmosis water filtration, drapes that open and close on a timer, touch pads throughout the house that controlled HVAC, stereo (inside and outside), satellite TV, a home theater, wine cellar with temperature/humidity monitors and alarm, and lighting. I had to know how it all worked and be able to find out what was wrong when it didn’t, which happened on a regular basis. Figuring out all this stuff out and keeping it working was only half of it. I also had to schedule, supervise and deal with the small army of outside contractors (when I couldn’t fix it myself) it takes to keep a place like this running smoothly. I put together a team of contractors who understood the special needs (at a price) of the homeowners and would get there quickly. There were many perks to the job. The work load varied – at times we were swamped, other times we had it pretty soft, especially when they were out of town. Care of their dogs was a big part of the job, and since they were show dogs they needed a lot of exercise to stay in shape. We used to spend two to three hours nearly every day walking the dogs. We’d start our day by loading up a couple of dogs and taking them someplace nice to hike. Mary and I love walking and hiking. We couldn’t believe we were getting paid to go hiking in such a beautiful place! We spent two years in Aspen and learned a lot. But we wanted to be near our family in Michigan and started looking for jobs that were closer. With two years under our belt we found job hunting a lot easier. We ended up with three offers. The job we really wanted (and got) was in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The house was 13,000 square feet plus a guest house, a three story boathouse with ballroom, various outbuildings, and a 40×60 foot equipment garage. There were 10 acres of mowed lawn with intricate landscaping, four fountains, a pond, a beach, and ten acres of woods, all to be maintained by me. The house was built in 1911 and was a mix of old and new, which adds another level of complexity when it comes to maintenance. But it came with a big pay raise, so we had no complaints. It was a gearhead’s dream in terms of toys. I had a new F250 work pickup with plow, a diesel tractor, and all manner of equipment.

Michigan Home where Mike and Mary were Estate Managers

They allowed me to load up with all new, professional grade Stihl gear I had carte blanche to buy anything I felt I needed to do the job. They had some fun cars that I got to drive like a Mercedes S class, a classic Mercedes convertible and a brand new Bentley. And they had their own jet which Mary and I got to get on occasionally. The job was a real learning experience and we added a lot of new skills to our resumes. Mary cooked and we served at parties, I was bartender, we helped put on larger events with 150 plus people, and I played chauffeur in the Bentley. They liked how we ran things and after a few months the job went from caretaker couple to a true estate manager couple position. They asked us to also manage their oceanfront estate in Florida. Mary and I began spending more of our time managing other people who did the work and I learned quite a bit about running an estate long distance (with occasional visits). After two years there, our current job essentially fell into our laps. The house is 22,000 square feet, plus a pool house, carriage house, and 3,000 square foot wine cellar. There are 20 acres of mowed lawn but there’s a full-time groundskeeper, so I have some help. Plus we got a big raise in pay along with top notch health insurance. The owners have turned out to be the sweetest people we’ve ever worked for and they treat us great. One September they sent us to their vineyard in Napa for a week to dog sit. They paid for the whole trip, had us stay in the guest house, gave us lots of free wine, a new Jeep to use, and told us to go have fun when we weren’t watching the dogs. So I suppose the moral of our story is that in spite of long odds it is possible to re-invent yourself. I have to confess that there was a time when I felt like I’d never have a decent job again and now I have a new career that quite honestly has turned out to be the best, most challenging and most satisfying job I’ve ever had. Mary didn’t realize how burned out she’d gotten until she got away from the daycare business and in spite of working very hard is finding her new role a very welcome change. The Domestic Couple business sure isn’t for everyone – while the job descriptions make it sound pretty easy, the reality is anything but. At times we can’t believe we actually get paid for some of the things we do but the majority of the time it’s the hardest job either of us have ever had. I spend large amounts of their money on a daily basis and in a typical year oversee six figures worth of work, repairs, maintenance and improvements. There are a lot of potential pitfalls. It’s an odd combination of menial tasks and huge responsibility. I might clean up dog dirt one minute then hop in a Maserati, Bentley or classic 427 Cobra to get gas or take it in for service. While driving cars like that might sound like fun, it is until you come to the realization something like a flawless Cobra is worth a million bucks and if you screw it up you’d be out of a job. It’s always a bit of a high wire act, it’s fast paced, high pressure, intense and you’re on duty 24/7 when the owners are in residence. While it may not be the job for everyone, the good news is if you read The Caretaker Gazette, there are jobs that suit anyone’s interests and abilities. There are jobs in big cities, rural places, full-time career type jobs, part-time laid back type jobs, ranch or farm jobs, you name it. And you can work in exotic locals all over the world. It’s a wonderful lifestyle and our only regret it that we didn’t get into it sooner.

Mary on the porch of the Napa Vineyard Home

Iceland

[Contact info available to subscribers] VOLUNTEERS needed for a Coast Cleaning and Environmentally Aware project in Reykjavik form August 26 to September 3, 2019. This project is part of a series of camps organized by [Contact info available to subscribers] in cooperation with different partners in the capital area of Iceland. [Contact info available to subscribers] works with the blue army, an organization dedicated to the cause of coast cleaning; with Whales of Iceland, an exhibition of life size models of whales and porpoises aiming at educating about the lives of these animals and human impact on their existence, and [Contact info available to subscribers] the organization in charge of waste collection and management in the Reykjavik area. This camp allows participants to learn about global and local environmental issues, especially regarding ocean plastic pollution, as well as to contribute directly to environmental protection by cleaning the coastline. This project is based on similar projects around the world, where outstanding results have been made with volunteers. We aim to also host a public beach cleaning to get locals to join us. The best way to help fight this is to clean the coastlines, to avoid trash coming from the land entering the sea and to pick up trash from the sea that has washed up on shore. Participants will visit local projects focused on the environment, such as a Geothermal power plant and have a guided tour of the facilities via multimedia installations and presentations to learn about Iceland’s geothermal energy utilization; and also a recycling center where a tour of the plant is given and the activities are explained. This camp combines learning, sharing, and cleaning some of the Reykjavik shores, and having fun. [Contact info available to subscribers] participants will stay in a house in Reykjavik. The facilities are basic with a shower, washing machine, kitchen and everyone is expected to show consideration for their companions. We will sleep in shared rooms in a sleeping bag accommodation. Please bring your own sleeping bag. We will receive food supplies and you will be in charge of the cooking and cleaning activities. To learn more, please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] or call us in Iceland at [Contact info available to subscribers].

Maine

VEGETARIAN CHEF NEEDED in a small personalized historic home, which is a yoga retreat in northern Maine. The position is May 21 – October 15/minimum one month stay/longer better! in exchange for room board and yoga. To learn more, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] Be a part of our team. There are opportunities for hikes, lakes and more! No drugs or alcohol please. References please.

A COASTAL MAINE INN is looking for a dynamic duo for a full-time/live-in position. Spend the season living on the water in your own cottage. We have a team position available: Innkeeper and Maintenance. Seasonal work for six months, May – November, and get your housing on us! Glenmoor By The Sea, near Camden, Maine, has 33 rooms total (cottages, Inn, Motel). Tennis, two heated pools, fire pit, on site. Nearby hiking at the state parks, sailing, beaches and more. We strive to create memorable experiences for our guests with great customer service and exceptional value. Summers are busy but we always try to mix in some fun! We are looking for self-motivated, hard-working individuals who are not afraid to take initiative to get things done and continuously improve this beautiful property! Please contact us today for full job descriptions and for more information! Competitive wages based on experience. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

POSITION AVAILABLE starting July 1, 2019 to perform painting, light carpentry on porches, wharfs, doors and windows on a family island in Penobscot Bay, Maine. Limited solar electricity skills desired. Other tasks will include building maintenance and grounds upkeep: mowing, tree clearing, and path maintenance. Boating skills aren’t required but desired. Salary and benefits: $1,200 per week for an approximately 40-hour work week, for a four to six week period. Additional earnings possible for special projects. A separate living structure will be provided. Couples and families welcome. For inquiries, please send a text to the following number: [Contact info available to subscribers]

Massachusetts

SEEKING A FULL-TIME FARMER OR FARM COUPLE to run a 40 acre farm in Ipswich, MA. Responsible for overseeing the operation of all farming activities including planning, managing, and tracking on all associated tasks. The initial focus will be on raising the existing hay fields to horse quality hay and managing an onsite compositing operation. We follow sustainable organic practices such as crop rotation and soil fertility management. Other responsibilities may include other projects around the farm such as: orchard, honey bees, laying hens, vegetable and flower garden, and management of seasonal employees. The farm is evolving and growing and we are looking for someone to leverage their experience and passion in our team environment. Communication skills and flexibility are critical. We brainstorm, collaborate, and work as a team. This is a year-round salaried position with beautiful onsite housing provided. Please send your resume and cover letter to [Contact info available to subscribers]

[Contact info available to subscribers] is searching for a live-in Innkeeper for our 11 room year-round property in Boston. As an Innkeeper and Manager, responsibilities will include: being the face of the Inn (i.e. you are everything that a guest may want), cooking delicious breakfasts every morning, taking reservations, processing check-ins and check-outs, ensuring rooms and common areas are clean (you will be cleaning!) and just making sure guests are happy! This position includes salary as well as housing with utilities. This is an immediate opening. If you are excited about the prospect of this life-style, would love to live in Boston and this is in your DNA, please email your resume for consideration to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Michigan

SEEKING A CARETAKER TEAM. A private family-oriented hunting and fishing club in Northern Lower Michigan is hiring a friendly and hardworking caretaker couple team. The couple will live onsite on our 1,500-acre property. We are looking for two people to fill two positions. Responsibilities include meal planning, service and clean-up for members and guests. Food service industry experience is preferred, and should be able to comfortably prepare and serve meals for 20 to 30 people. Additional duties are building, equipment and grounds maintenance. Basic handyman skills are a necessity and farming skills are a plus. Please email your resume and contact information to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Minnesota

[Contact info available to subscribers] in Lanesboro, MN is looking for an individual to live onsite with light caretaking duties. This gorgeous Inn sits on 200 acres right in the heart of bluff country. We have been featured in many magazines and on TV. This is your opportunity to live in the beautiful countryside amidst the gorgeous gardens and breathtaking views of the rolling valley (bike trails, fishing and hunting). Must enjoy working with people and like to cook. Carpentry, painting and/or lawn care experience is a plus. Free lodging. No children or pets. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Montana

HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED for a remote conservation-oriented MT ranch. Live/work in the beautiful Centennial Valley, Montana for the summer. Role: provide incredible guest experience through the care and preparation of our rental properties. You will be the primary person responsible for cleaning and laundry between guest stays. Assist with a variety of organizational and customer-service related tasks. Flexible, self-starters with attention to detail and good communication are encouraged to apply. Must be comfortable working on your own and living in an extremely remote setting. 30 – 40 hours/week May 1 – Late October. Salary, housing and vehicle provided. Please send your resume and introduction to [Contact info available to subscribers]

WE ARE OFFERING A FULL-TIME SALARIED POSITION for a caretaker/ranch hand that includes housing, utilities, ranch truck and insurance. We are located 52 miles southwest of Dillon, Montana. Our ranch borders Idaho. This isn’t a cowboy position. To apply, please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A COUPLE to manage [Contact info available to subscribers] for this summer, 2019. We are a high-end Bed and Breakfast Lodge in the mountains of Northwest Montana. We need a couple who will take over the day-to-day management and operations of our Lodge starting sometime in April and working it until the end of September 2019. They would be taking care of both the guests and the facility while enjoying the time and benefits that our place has to offer. You can check out our place at [Contact info available to subscribers] and if interested, email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Nebraska

PET AND house sitter NEEDED for our large home in Papillion, NE starting June 1 and lasting for most of the Summer. You will need to watch over the place and our two dogs, Golden Retrievers. Both are affectionate, healthy, and love to be walked. This is a beautiful, peaceful place, with a pond, deck, a large room on back with windows all around. This would be a great place for a writer or painter. We are not far from Omaha and Halleck Park (a recreation area in the heart of the city). Applicants must be dog-lovers, not smoke or drink, not bring any other pets with you, and not have any parties here. References required. If interested, please email [Contact info available to subscribers] Thanks.

Nevada

[Contact info available to subscribers] is searching for a salaried, full-time ranch/farm handyman/maintenance man for a Northern Nevada ranch in Elko County. The job duties will include house and building maintenance (i.e. light plumbing, carpentry, electrical, furnace maintenance, interior and exterior building maintenance, roofing and repair, sewer maintenance and repair etc. Housing, utilities and work vehicle provided, as well as other benefits. Please send your resume and work history and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Hampshire

A NEW HAMPSHIRE PROPERTY is searching for a well-qualified, experienced caretaker who is a self-starter, self-motivated, enjoy working alone and outdoors in all seasons, and a person who takes pride in all work that they do. Candidates must have knowledge of building maintenance, opening and closing seasonal cottages, equipment usage and their maintenance, landscaping skills, and handyman skills. This position entails living and working on the property, supervision of the property, and security of the property and all of its buildings. Salary, housing, and other benefits are available. Please send a resume and the best contact information to [Contact info available to subscribers] for consideration.

EXPERIENCED PROPERTY CARETAKER needed. A New Hampshire Property is searching for a very well-qualified, experienced caretaker who is a self-starter, self-motivated, enjoys working alone and outdoors in all seasons, and a person who takes pride in all the work that they do. Candidates must have knowledge of building maintenance, opening and closing seasonal cottages, equipment usage and their maintenance, landscaping skills, sprinkler operation, and handyman skills. This position entails living and working on the property, supervision of the property, and security of the property and all of its buildings. Salary, housing, and other benefits are available. Please send your resume and best contact information to [Contact info available to subscribers] for consideration.

New Jersey

COUNTRY LIVING AT IT’S FINEST! Come work and live on my farm and the rent is free. Miscellaneous farm work, mowing, string-trimming, snowplowing, etc. Must have equipment and mechanical experience. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] for details in New Jersey, or email [Contact info available to subscribers] Please leave your name and phone number.

New Mexico

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A DOG-SITTER/house sitter from the beginning of May until the end of September (about 22 weeks, the exact dates will be decided later) in Santa Fe. We have two big dogs that cannot be left alone for more than a couple of hours at a time. They love to go for walks, though separately and always on a leash! Once a week they have dog training. Our house is located just outside of town. There are a few amenities like sauna, whirlpool, and open fire place. You will need to pay for your own food and transport. You need your own car unless you are satisfied to be taken along for shopping by our neighbors once a week. If interested, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

New York

LONGTIME INNKEEPERS DESIRE TO STEP BACK but not out. We are an established, award winning [Contact info available to subscribers], NY, southern Adirondacks/Lake George/Saratoga Springs area. We are seeking the right person or couple to oversee the daily operation of our 12 bedroom Inn. The applicant(s) must have a willingness to learn all aspects of the business and the reality of Innkeeping. Abilities should include the knowledge of breakfast cooking, and baking would be a plus. Applicant(s) should have the physical ability to learn the Housekeeping/laundry end of the business and to oversee and step in as needed. Must have good people skills to handle check-in duties day or night. Computer knowledge and social media knowledge a plus. A one bedroom apartment in the [Contact info available to subscribers] building is included. Please email your resume and a statement why you would be right for this position to [Contact info available to subscribers]

FREE ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT WITH OFFICE available in exchange for being a part-time caretaker. Located on 81 gorgeous acres in Munnsville, NY, with trout stream, and forests. Very private yet convenient to amenities, and just minutes to Colgate, Hamilton, and Morrisville Colleges. Non-smoker. Suitable for retiree, artist-writer, or internet. One to two people, small pet. General knowledge of maintenance, snowplow, ride-mower, basic plumbing, carpentry a plus. References, bio, and photo required. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] to apply.

WE ARE LOOKING for a seasonal live-in Assistant Innkeeper in the Hudson Valley from mid-April until November to take part in all aspects of the business and performing tasks as necessary to assure the highest level of customer service in the industry. These include but are not limited to check-ins/outs, reservations by phone or online, guest services, preparing and serving breakfast, breakfast clean up, housekeeping, room turnovers, marketing, assisting with private events when needed, assisting in maintaining the exterior and mechanicals (minimum experience needed as we have an engineer on staff), overseeing additional staff and overnight on call availability five nights per week (overnight on call is in exchange for housing). Please email a brief cover letter that includes the date you are available to start and a resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Zealand

HOUSEKEEPER AND ASSISTANT NEEDED in a busy touristic town in the countryside, located 90 minutes from Christchurch, in the Canterbury region of New Zealand’s South Island. Work for accommodation/plus extra hourly pay. This position is available ASAP in our Hanmer Springs motel. Must be able to stay for a minimum of two months. The work mainly includes reception in the office and cleaning duties (making beds, clean kitchens and bathrooms, dust and present the units for incoming guests). You must be able to speak English fluently, and it is big bonus if you can speak Chinese and have experience in the guest service sector, with an eye for detail, as well as the ability to work in a team. We are looking for someone to join us and live in our office three bedroom townhouse with a great view. We have free Wi-Fi, laundry, spa, BBQ and a cat named Tiger. Work with a friendly backpacker team, and live on site in a shared house. Total working will be 12 hours a week to cover accommodation. There will be two to three days of work during the weekend. If this sounds like you, please apply by calling [Contact info available to subscribers]. We look forward to hearing from you.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN OUTGOING, ACTIVE HEALTHY person to join our family in a rural area just an hour north of Auckland. We are a young, fit and active family, with both parents being self-employed. The area we live in is surrounded by beautiful beaches, bush walks, a small village close by, and the larger town of Warkworth just a 20 minutes drive away. Your main job will be cleaning a small holiday cottage on our property (after guests have stayed), basic housework and gardening around the house during the day, and looking after our two young kids after school during the week, and in the school holidays. You need to be good with children, being able to play with them, but also be a positive influence and have the ability to help with homework etc. We have a boy (8 years) and girl (6.5 years), both at school, very outgoing, happy, confident kids. We will provide full board including all meals, your own good sized bedroom with king size bed, shared bathroom with the kids, the use of a car, Wi-Fi, and the flexibility to find other local paid work (such as restaurant work) as long it doesn’t interfere with your household duties. You will only be required during the week, so weekends will be free for you to travel or to get a paid job at the local village which has restaurants and cafes. 20 hours work per week covers board and food, any hours over this would be paid. We lead an active, healthy lifestyle, we love the outdoors and make the most of the beautiful local beaches. We live in a rural setting surrounded by native bush and farmland, and have a number of animals, including a dog, two cats, chickens and sheep. We are close to Matakana Village and beautiful beaches including Omaha, Pakiri and Goat Island. The successful applicant needs to be over 20, honest, fit and healthy, non-smoking, active and enjoy the outdoors, and have a good sense of humor. You must be able to clean and do housework to a high standard. Also must be okay with animals. You will need a driver’s license and be confident driving in NZ. Please contact Clair with any questions, and if suitable we will set up an interview. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] if you wish to ask any questions or chat about the job. Thanks.

Nicaragua

TRAIL GUIDE AND B&B HOST needed in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua. We are looking to hire a Horse Trail Guide and Host for Small Eco-Lux Guest Ranch in Nicaragua starting immediately. We are an intimate solar powered Guest Ranch offering guided horseback tours with four rooms for overnight guests. Be sure to check out our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] to acquaint yourself with the ranch. What we are looking for: you must be a very experienced rider with a good knowledge of western riding, you should also have basic knowledge of horse healthcare and natural horsemanship, you have experience in hospitality and enjoy hosting international guests, you love people and would enjoy the role of ranch host, and you can drive a manual shift vehicle. General responsibilities including daily errands to town and pick-up and delivery of guests. You should have intermediate Spanish, be very comfortable in nature, and be interested in exploring a sustainable, off-grid lifestyle. You should be well-traveled and comfortable living in a foreign culture. Ideally this is not your first time to Central America. You should enjoy photography. We will provide you with a travel allowance and room & board. To apply, please forward your bio and resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

North Carolina

CARETAKER POSITION AVAILABLE near Asheville for an individual or couple. A small rural community is seeking a reliable, hard-working person for a part-time position as a caretaker/gardener/landscaper for seven acres of community land, plus assistance with individual homestead projects. Knowledge of permaculture principles, organic pest and weed management, orchard care, and tool care appreciated. A good match would enjoy building a resilient life and would renew through contact with people and natural elements. Compensation includes an attractive apartment with all utilities, plus a monthly stipend and plenty of garden produce. References checked. No drugs or alcohol. Please send your questions, interests and resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

FULL-TIME CARETAKER needed in Corapeake, NC. I need someone to take care of my house and dogs (I breed Great Danes) while I work. You would have a private room and bath, full run of the house, washer/dryer/dishwasher; everything that is needed for the house and dogs, food, Wi-Fi, and I can even put satellite reception in your room. For this I expect the house to be kept tidy, dogs fed and watered and let out of the house, care of any puppies that are in the house, outside pens cleaned up every day, and the outside yard taken care of during the growing season. We are located in Corapeake NC just south of Suffolk VA, a stone’s throw across the North Carolina line. I will not tolerate drugs/alcohol/drama or smoking in the house. Please email me at [Contact info available to subscribers] with your phone number and let’s talk if you think you might be a good match for this position. You will be treated like part of the family.

Oklahoma

GROUNDSKEEPER/CARETAKER NEEDED in Durham, OK. Have you ever wanted to live in the peaceful country environment? This could be your perfect opportunity. We are looking for a groundskeeper/caretaker. Our property is located in rural Western Oklahoma. Private housing and utilities are included at no cost as part of salary. Duties include maintaining lawns, multiple lawn irrigation systems, tree care, in-ground swimming pool, wildlife feeders, dwelling, and the barn and fence located on the absentee owner’s private grounds. Also, some general repair and maintenance, grounds keeping, and handyman projects would be required on other dwellings, barns and grounds located throughout the acreage. Would also be required to maintain equipment pertaining to these duties. Applicants should have experience in landscaping, underground sprinkler systems, tree care, general plumbing, carpentry and mechanics. Must be a non-smoker, have a valid driver’s license, communicate in English, be able to lift 75 lbs., valid to work in the U.S., be dependable, work efficiently and willing to submit to a background and drug test. Please provide your resume with your work history and a minimum of two references to [Contact info available to subscribers].

SEARCHING FOR A RANCH HOME CARETAKER COUPLE in Southern Oklahoma. Must be a mature live on-site couple. The ranch provides a beautiful caretaker home with paid utilities. Salary based on experience. Need to have advanced culinary skills. General housekeeping, and general and grounds maintenance skills also required. Must be non-smokers. This is a long-term position. References from previous employers required. We prefer at least one to two years of experience. Please forward your bio and resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Oregon

LIVE AND WORK IN THE OREGON WILDERNESS! As the Facilities Assistant for [Contact info available to subscribers], you are responsible for maintaining and upgrading the education facilities at Jawbone Flats alongside the Facilities Manager. As a team of two, there are times that you are solely responsible for all systems and buildings while the Facilities Manager is out. This is a residential position, and you will live on-site in private cabin-style housing provided by [Contact info available to subscribers]. For more details on the place and the position, please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Rhode Island

[Contact info available to subscribers] RESTAURANT in Narragansett is looking for a General Manager couple for our 16 room boutique hotel who can direct, assist, and manage our full staff with all hotel and restaurant daily activity. F&B/hospitality experience, understanding or ability to learn (with training) all POS and Reservation systems, and oversee daily operations. This includes exceptional interpersonal and delegation skills, polished telephone and email skills, computer and organizational skills, some housekeeping and maintenance skills, and the abilities to multitask, take initiative, and to employ situational thinking. This is a hands-on job, but there is a great team in place who needs a couple to take the lead. Compensation includes a competitive salary, living accommodations, and paid vacation. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Scotland

FULL-TIME, LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER needed. A capable and professional housekeeper is required for a large country home on a rural estate in stunning Angus. A friendly, responsible and trustworthy person is needed. The successful candidate will be responsive and efficient. They should be comfortable working alone and as part of a team, as necessary, with oversight for the smooth running of the house. The house is a baronial mansion with 13 bedrooms over three floors. It is an informal and friendly family home with four adults and two children over three generations in permanent residence, living over two households. Other family members and friends visit regularly. Duties to ensure a smooth running of the household include general cleaning, tidying and upkeep of the home including care of antiques, silver and fabrics, laundry and ironing, help hiring and managing a part-time cleaning employee, setting the wood stove and fires, managing the supply of logs, occasional food preparation – from family meals to help with formal dinners, table setting and occasional table service, dealing with tradesmen, reporting maintenance issues to appropriate estate staff, have alarm and fire systems knowledge with an awareness of house security, and overseeing, monitoring and management of the biomass heating system to ensure it is fueled and working efficiently. Live in accommodation is a two bedroom self-contained flat within the house. It is possible a second role is available on the estate for a partner with the right skills. Please apply with your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers].

Spain

HELP NEEDED. We are a couple living on land next to the Natural Park (30 minutes from Granada). Our land is composed of an organic garden, some fruit trees (almonds, nuts, walnut, and apple trees) and chickens. We live in a stone house and there are three tree huts and a tipi around for rent to our guests (members), since we are an association. We have built the tree huts, a greenhouse and accommodate a gypsy caravan (like a kitchen and saloon). At the moment, we need one helper to work on our land, gardens, with the trees, and taking care of the chickens, dog, cat, fishes and rabbits. We’ll also need help with the tree huts and bathroom cleaning. We’re looking for people speaking Spanish. We ask for four or five hours of work a day, six days per week. We offer accommodation and meals (and a bike). The helper will live in an individual room with an independent entrance. He/she will share toilets and the outdoor kitchen with guests. Our village is 30km from Granada and has two restaurants, but no shops or banks. We can drive you to Granada once a week or join us when we have to go. We ask for two weeks minimum of help! You can take nice walks around, and there is a waterfall and stunning views over the mountains. We speak Spanish, French and English but we ask for Spanish speakers to call [Contact info available to subscribers].

Switzerland

ALLROUNDER needed for a small mountain hotel. The [Contact info available to subscribers] is a small family run hotel in the heart of the Berner Oberland, in the Swiss Alps. Beside the hotel rooms we run a bar/restaurant with 30 seats and a busy terrace. We are looking for someone to support the manager in covering reception, kitchen back-up, and housekeeping and bar work; all the roles involved in running a small 11 bedroom hotel. Beside that we are also looking for someone who likes cooking and feels confident to provide a set evening meal for our guests. We have a small team, so we expect everybody to be hands on, which means gardening from time to time, too. We pay Swiss salaries, tips are shared equally, and full board and accommodation will be provided. We are looking for those who are keen to enter the hotel profession or have experience already and who have the personality to work in a social environment. The customer staff relationship is a key part of our family run hotel. We look for positive ambitious staff with a proactive attitude (must have a European Passport). We also provide a detailed reference for further employers at the end. Please note the hotel is in a remote village high in the Alps, great for Nature, but not for a Party! The hotel is owned by David Waterhouse from London, so interviews would be in Vauxhall in April 22 – 26. Your first language should be German or English (most guests are from USA, Switzerland, Germany and the Netherlands but also from the UK). The summer season starts on the 20th of May. We look for someone to start around the 18th of May, or from the beginning of June. The contract finishes in September or October. For more information visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] and then if you are interested, please send us an email with a short resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Texas

WORKING COUPLE NEEDED for a Recreational Ranch in the Texas Hill Country in Concan, TX. Responsibilities include grounds maintenance, repairs, housekeeping and providing hospitality services for our family when present. Hospitality services may include preparing, serving and cleaning up meals for a maximum of 16 people per day. Experience with minor carpentry, electrical, plumbing and small engine repair is preferred. Experience with the restaurant/hotel/resort/B&B is a plus. Compensation includes a three bedroom private home, utilities, satellite, Wi-Fi, medical insurance and salary commensurate with experience. Paid vacation provided after a probationary period. Important qualities and characteristics include for this full-time job: self-motivated, friendly, ability to complete work without supervision, reliable, honest, hardworking, and organized. Primary responsibilities will include: lawn and grounds maintenance, general cleaning and maintenance of large home, care of swimming pool, guest services cleaning up common areas during booking, preparing and serving meals, maintenance of tractors, vehicles, lawn equipment, etc. Specific requirements include: a driver’s license, willingness to be drug tested as needed, and the ability to pass a background check. Pets may be allowed based on circumstances. Interested? Please send a cover letter and resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER COUPLE needed on a large rural ranch in South Texas in Encinal in Webb/La Salle Counties. An unfurnished three bedroom, two bath home and ranch truck will be provided. Must have knowledge of cattle, horses, ranch equipment including tractor and shredder, water line maintenance, mechanical, and minor electrical issues. To apply, please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER, GROOM, HORSE EXERCISER needed for a private 310 acre ranch in Lipan, TX. You must have the following experience, qualifications, a clean background, and a valid Texas driver’s license, and social security card. Other than a family ranch, you have lived on and worked full-time caring for horses, cattle, dogs, and cats, tractor work, mowing, fence repair, general maintenance of equipment and property. Must know how to load and haul horses and cattle, and recognize sickness, injury, and emergencies regarding animals. Be able to administer medications – maintenance, routine and emergency. You do not need to ride for this job, but must have expertise with exercising, lunging, bathing, grooming, and tacking horses. A one bedroom/bath private furnished apartment, utilities, satellite, Wi-Fi, washer and dryer will be provided. Salary to be determined, and a yearly bonus provided. Workers compensation, and health insurance provided after 90 days. A ranch truck is available for ranch errands. You will have off on major holidays, however, the majority of days off are during the week not weekends as we are gone many weekends. Five days and nights on, two days off. You will get paid vacation time. For more info please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Vermont

house sitter NEEDED this Spring. We are a responsible couple with three cats living in Grafton, a small town in Windham County (10 minutes from Chester, VT). We are looking for a house sitter from May 1 – June 30, 2019. We have a beautiful home overlooking an apple orchard, in a quiet residential area, with a large deck, private, one story ranch home with four available bedrooms and a large living, dining, kitchen area, with garage, etc. Please email Joe if you are interested at [Contact info available to subscribers]

LEAD HOUSEKEEPER ON A BEAUTIFUL FARM needed at [Contact info available to subscribers] in Hartland, Vermont. We are looking to hire someone with high standards to clean our cabins, manage the laundry, and ensure that all cabin supplies are maintained. Over time, this person may take on additional responsibility on both the cabin and farm side to increase his or her compensation. We provide free housing, internet, and all utilities in a small furnished studio apartment with private entrance, kitchen, and bathroom. The studio apartment has a beautiful view of the Vermont Mountains. You will have access to amazing farm produce, fresh eggs, and artisan cheese subject to availability. In addition to free housing, starting pay for the first six months will be $8.50/hour. After a successful first six months, we will offer a raise, bonus, and paid vacation depending on performance. You must be physically capable of pulling the cleaning cart with supplies, equipment, and laundry between the various buildings in all weather conditions. The ideal candidate will enjoy living on a beautiful farm, meeting new people and is interested in taking advantage of all the attractions, good food, and activities this area has to offer (see our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] for “Things to do”). Please send your resume and a letter of interest (no phone calls please) to [Contact info available to subscribers]

SEEKING CO-MANAGERS FOR A HOLISTIC ECO-RETREAT Center, Organic Farm, and Conscious Community in Vermont. Year-round residential position co-managing a stunning, secluded, 120 acre organic homestead and retreat center, with ponds, gardens, trails, woods, fields, and hills. Vegetarian, spiritually oriented community of three to six residents focused on personal growth, meditation, and conscious communication. Requires integrity, self-discipline, clean living, commitment to self-awareness and health – plus skills in business management, digital marketing, homesteading, building maintenance, housekeeping, cooking, retreat hosting, directing interns, and community living. Includes private cabin, food, utilities, internet, $500/month starting, plus long-term opportunity for profit sharing and business co-ownership. Couples welcome. Cannot accommodate children, dogs, pot smoking, debt, or addictions. To learn more please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] or email us at [Contact info available to subscribers]

STAY IN A SUNNY, BRAND NEW STUDIO APARTMENT attached to the main house in Jamaica, Vermont from May 10th – June 21st, 2019. This is a smoke free space, with smoking permitted outside only. Caretaking duties include: grass and yard maintenance, trash and recycling removal, Airbnb caretaking including: laundry, trash/recycling removal, compost to chickens, and cleaning the tiny house rental if the cleaner is unavailable. Feed and interact with animals – two well-behaved cats and 50+ chickens. Interested parties should forward a brief biography, references, and a picture of yourself or couple to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Washington

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A MARRIED COUPLE with their own RV to work with our current full-time caretaker and manager. Their help is needed from May through September. We are a non-profit Christian camp. The camp is on the east Fork of the Lewis River, located 15 minutes north of Battle Ground, WA on Lucia Falls Road. The facility is 60 acres with a lodge cabins, chapel, dining hall, and other buildings. This is a volunteer position with a RV spot, and full hookups provided with 50 amp service. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

SEEKING A PROPERTY MANAGEMENT/CARETAKER couple for the [Contact info available to subscribers], located in Arlington, Washington, on about 6.9 acres of property. The key themes of local pioneer life, logging and farming are woven into many of the museum displays. We also have a series of outbuildings for acquisitions too large to display in the museum, including printing presses, tractors, trucks, and early farming machines. The museum is open three days a week and frequently hosts special tours and other community events throughout each year. We need a full-time property management/caretaker couple to be responsible for the daily on-site management of the appearance, cleanliness and security of the Museum, Pioneer Hall, outbuildings and grounds – including administration of all rental activities. This will include routine lawn mowing and grounds maintenance; light janitorial duties; able to lift up to 70 pounds; daily trips up/down multiple stairs and walking the grounds (unassisted); purchasing necessary maintenance supplies (reimbursed); English language proficiency; making, being present for and managing rental appointments; explaining and administering rental contracts; collecting and accounting for rental deposits and fees; rental record keeping; enforcement of property and rental rules; routine hazard mitigation; general security and initial response for fire and intrusion alarms; writing reports when required. As our daily, on-site Agents, you (each) must have professional appearances and demeanors, excellent interpersonal communication skills, current driver’s licenses and no criminal records. Free on-site living quarters are provided (an unfurnished 1,200 sq. ft., two bedroom apartment), with basic utilities included. However, there are no pay or health insurance benefits, so you must have an existing outside source of income to cover your personal expenses (retirement, Social Security, etc., or other employment that will not conflict with the daily property management/caretaker duties). This position is year-round (not seasonal), with two weeks of vacation per year. As our current property managers/caretakers are planning to move out of state, this position is estimated to be vacant/available in April (or later) 2019. To apply, a resume and cover letter should be mailed to [Contact info available to subscribers]

West Virginia

SEEKING A CARETAKER FOR PROPERTY OVERSIGHT and paid cleaning and chores in Capon Bridge, WV in eastern Hampshire County – free apartment, utilities, internet and more. Details and photos are available at [Contact info available to subscribers] Please click on About Us then click on Business Opp’s and then click on the Caretaker document. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wisconsin

A RETIRED EXECUTIVE COUPLE with a waterfront summer home in a Southeastern Wisconsin resort city is seeking an experienced Property Caretaker Couple to live on and care for their property. The estate owners are long term employers who use the residence throughout the summer and early fall. The home is well staffed and used for family and social events. The ideal candidates will be mechanically inclined and experienced with sophisticated mechanical and IT systems, be able to prepare healthy meals for the couple and guests, have strong organizational and administrative skills and have successfully managed vendors and a staff. A separate, newly remodeled apartment on the property will be provided along with a competitive compensation and benefits package. Flexible start date. Please apply for [Contact info available to subscribers] for consideration. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Wyoming

INNKEEPERS/MANAGERS NEEDED for a historic 20 room hotel with restaurant and bar. [Contact info available to subscribers] is a beautiful historic western hotel with 20 recently remodeled rooms, a large western bar with dance floor, live music and pool tables, a steak house that seats 70 and a cafe that seats 50. The property is located in Afton, Wyoming, a small western town two hours south of Yellowstone National Park, with great hiking, fishing, hunting, river rafting, snowmobiling, boating and skiing. The bar and restaurant has a local clientele in addition to the hotel guests that come from all over the world. Compensation can include an apartment for the manager, salary based on experience and a bonus based on performance. Applicants should be physically active and have experience as a chef, restaurant manager and bar tender. To apply, please submit your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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A former Hospitality Professional embarking on a career in Caretaking. Allow me to take care of your home/Inn and the responsibilities that go along with it in NY, NJ, CT, PA, RI or MA. Lots of hugs for your pets included! I bring hotel, homeowner, renovation, restoration, maintenance, project management and pet care experience to you, always with a commitment to serving others. I have always dreamed of running a Bed & Breakfast and love to cook and entertain for guests in my home. I’m your gal! If more than 60 miles from my home, lodging needed for myself, my cat and my very small dog. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Hello, Larry Smith here, country born and raised, military volunteer veteran honorably discharged, Graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and formerly licensed by FAA Airframe and Power Plant certified to maintain all aircraft save the Space Shuttle. Founded and owned Dynamow Lawn and Landscape (design, installation, and maintenance) for twenty years followed by ten years as Vehicle Logistics Contractor. Well-traveled, embracing many cultures, reader (non-fiction, American and Russian History, Nature, Wildlife, Geography, Travel) Conservationist, sometimes writer, philosopher and poet. The better (much better) half is my lovely wife Genny; college graduate, gifted educator, multi lingual, dual citizenships. Not to be left behind is our gifted home schooled seven-year-old daughter and our three-year-old son, both well behaved and respectful whom we know deserves the exposure of other nations and other cultures. As for us, the opportunity to drink in lovely scenery, tranquility and ambience, to open our hearts to new friends would provoke a strong security presence, the observation and preservation for the things you treasure as a museum piece and a delicate footprint is called for when stewarding for others. We are non-smokers and it is assured that parties, drugs, alcohol, and loud music are not our lifestyle and that the passing of the deepest background check and being neighborly, respectful and compassionate is. Confidentiality is second nature to us; the business of others remains their business. We prefer long-term/extended/repeat assignments the better to immerse in local culture; any spot on the globe will be considered. Superior references available. Warmest Regards, Larry. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers].

Life Coach (French/English), Retreats On The Path, SPA Estate Manager/Massage Therapist in Palm Springs CA will relocate. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers].

A mature professional couple is seeking a house sitting or property caretaking position in the San Francisco Bay Area. San Francisco, Marin, South Bay as well as the Monterey Peninsula areas. We will consider all types of housing. We have pet care, gardening and technical skills experience. Excellent references available. Please email us at [Contact info available to subscribers] for more info. Thanks.

Astoria, Oregon area including Southwest Washington. Caretaker position desired by a Maritime professional and his wife. Have experience with livestock, equipment, and maintenance of same including structures. Wife possesses an Animal Science degree and is a talented office manager. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

School Teacher seeking a house sitting/caretaking position in the Berkshires, MA area. Have pet/horse/stock experience. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Highly qualified house sitter/Petsitter available. I am a semi-retired accountant who works remotely, you must have excellent cell phone and internet reception:) I am also a pet lover and dog walker. I have had my own animals, a 26-year-old cat and two other 14 years old cats that recently passed on the same day and a Rottweiler that was a problem rescue. I have dealt with it all. I also ran bed and breakfasts and hotels. I am open to any time frame anywhere, I have no kids or grandkids no more pets, just wanderlust. Please contact me at [Contact info available to subscribers]

60-year-old fit woman with 25′ trailer seeking situation on property preferably Nevada County, CA. Northern Placer considered. Have horse and livestock, pet, vegetable gardening and landscaping skills. References provided. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Recently early-retired Boeing employees couple with a clean background, seeking a Caretaker position, salaried, on-site. We have two small French bulldogs that are part of our family. We have 10 years experience as salaried estate managers on a 45 acre property with a 10,000+ sq. ft. home, horses, children and pets. All general maintenance skills for common issues such as plumbing, carpentry, flooring, HVAC, pools, etc. Occasional cooking with extensive Gluten Free knowledge base if needed. Looking for a peaceful setting and informal household. We love kids, pets, the arts and the outdoors. Please text [Contact info available to subscribers] for hobby info.

Warm hearted mid-30’s Caretaker/Certified Butler seeks the next great adventure! Professional yet approachable with a keen eye for detail and love of keeping a clean, warm and welcoming home ready at a moment’s notice. No task too large or small, whether crafting a sumptuous cocktail or repairing that squeaky door, I enjoy the challenge! Experienced in estate, vehicle, and fine art and clothing maintenance. Event planning, travel logistics, pet and elder care come naturally. Passion for creating holistic and stress free environments, specialized diet and health regimens. Utah preferred as I have partial family responsibilities, however I am open to discussion! Looking forward to your inquiries. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Seeking a live-in caretaker/caregiver position. A retired San Francisco professional tailor, age 60, seeks a job position, preferably in California’s Central or North Coast. Excellent references, resume available for a long-term, permanent house sitting position. Seeks a live-in caretaker/caregiver job/on site security guard, 30 years experience, handyman, pet sitting, light maintenance, light gardening, light food prep and cooking. Can run errands in town and country with my Ford van. I have a current driver’s license, with car insurance. Smoke/drink/drug free. Quiet, able bodied, and reliable. Clean, quiet living quarters must go with above position. Available immediately. “The caretaker with the caring touch”. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Mature, Experienced Ranch Management Couple ready to tackle their next challenge, managing your Heritage Ranch, Vacation Property, Corporate Retreat or Estate. With over 40 years of varied experience ranging from management of Val Kilmer’s 12,000 acre Pecos River Ranch to a 150 acre Gentleman’s Ranch in Central California, including management of a Historic Jackson Hole Guest Ranch, we are now investigating other avenues. His resume includes experience as a Licensed Wyoming Professional Outfitter, Member of The Wyoming Dude Ranchers Association Board of Directors, ORVIS Endorsed Fly Fishing Guide as well as 40 years “a horseback”, successfully managing herds in size from four to 120 head. Show Barn (Dressage/Western Pleasure) Experience. BLM/USFS/NPS Lease/Permit experience. Permitted Naturalist, Grand Teton National Park. Solar/Alternative Energy Experience. She has experience in the Medical Supply Chain Management Field, Supply and Logistics as well as developing successful Food Service and Housekeeping Management Policies. Currently managing the Owners Estate that supports a 65 square mile Private Game Preserve. Prefer the Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Rocky Mountain corridor. Available Spring 2019. Please send confidential inquiries to [Contact info available to subscribers].

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Over the decades many of our advertisers and subscribers, both property owners and caretakers/house sitters, have discussed their healthcare situation and possible insurance options/alternatives with us. We recently dropped our current medical insurance when the premiums jumped to $2,000 per month with a $12,000 annual deductible. We switched to a $354 per month healthcare program called Medi-Share. I wanted to share some information with you about Medi-Share as I thought you might be interested in their affordable healthcare. Like us, you and your family could join their community of 250,000+ who share in each other’s medical burdens. Since 1993 more than $2 Billion in medical expenses have been shared and discounted by Medi-Share members. With Medi-Share you and your family won’t need to worry about the mandate to purchase health insurance or pay costly penalties and fees, since members are exempt through a special provision in the Affordable Care Act. If you would like to learn more, please go to http://bit.ly/2gvMroU or please call Myles Lilley who is a Member Development Specialist at Christian Care Ministry at 800-772-5623 extension 2224. I hope this helps! Take care, Gary C. Dunn, Publisher THE CARETAKER GAZETTE

For Sale: Unique property with ocean view on the South Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. If your dream is to live in the tropics, run your own bed and breakfast, have your own organic garden, or eco/green mini-resort, hostel or simply own your own piece of paradise it will be hard to find a better place to do it or a better opportunity than this one. For more information, please email caretaker@caretaker.org with Costa Rica Property For Sale in the Subject Line.

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West Valley Island Cultural Festival Announces Availability of Sponsorship Opportunities. The next festival takes place in October 2019 in Surprise, Arizona. To learn more, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] and then email Sponsors [Contact info available to subscribers] with any questions. Thanks.

Arizona Cowboy has written true stories in four exciting and interesting books all about half a century on horseback. 2005, was the year the books closed on the Arizona, cattle and horse ranch named the DK Ranch. After nearly fifty years there as a cowhand, I had advanced as their chief honcho. During the start of the year 2005, the handwriting on the wall began and the books closed on this historic steer and horse ranch. I sadly, then, became my pen-name, The Last DK Cowboy. Read stories of true happenings during our daily work. Happily chasing steers over the open range while aboard bronco horses we were trying to make into usable cowponies. Join me by enjoying these true tales and later in the other books describing a rewarding, exciting life among wild cattle and wilder cowhands. Ridin out in Arizona’s beautiful, natural scenic wonders. These true tales, although unusual, are just as I recollect them. To all those who have ever dreamed of being a cowboy, here’s your chance to ride along with me as your side-kick and saddle pard. You can view an entertaining introduction with many colored pictures at www.lastdkcowboy.wordpress.com