The Caretaker Gazette September / October 2021

Alabama

CARETAKER/AIRBNB COHOSTS and volunteers needed for a unique Christian retreat/nomadic campground/hostel serving travelers in northern Alabama. We rent out a treehouse, caboose, hobbit house and many converted school buses! Lots of fun, close to outdoorsy activities. We have full-time or seasonal positions available. Jobs may include cleaning, management, maintenance, hospitality, basic gardening and chicken care. Cooking is a bonus! Rent plus utilities included while living in the house, or converted bus. Your own RV is optional. A small stipend is available. Your own transportation is necessary. This is a rural area, 15 minutes from Gadsden, and one hour from Birmingham. References required. Like-minded folks welcome to apply! No addictions. For more information, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers]. Please text [Contact info available to subscribers], with a follow up phone call.

house sitter/GARDENER needed in Helena, a suburb of Birmingham, from September 1 to December 31, 2021. In addition to our three bedroom/two bathroom home, we have beautiful gardens, so we are looking for a house sitter to maintain both our house and gardens while we are away. The climate of Helena is typical of the Deep South. Our private house, including utilities, is offered to stay in for free in exchange for about two hours a day of taking care of our gardening needs. Our preference is for a single, non-smoking person, who is financially secure since we are not offering any compensation for this position. Last year, we received many house sitter responses from our ad in The Caretaker Gazette, but not from house sitters who are able to do our gardening work. We would appreciate hearing from house sitters who would also enjoy some of our landscaping work out in our beautiful garden area. Must be a non-smoker/drinker, with no pets, or children. Please email your interest and reasons for wanting to take this house sitting assignment, let us know your gardening background, and include your references to [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you.

Alaska

A PAIR OF ENERGETIC SENIORS is looking for volunteers to help on our homestead. Room for a couple, or two singles. No pets, smokers, drinkers. We have a lot of projects and enjoy keeping busy and gettin’ er done! Volunteers needed now through September. You could even stay through the winter! Shared sleeping room, bathroom and kitchen in downstairs area. Wi-Fi. Possible use of a vehicle, or bring your own. We share dry food staples and freezer food. Garden space available. We also harvest wild veggies in the spring, catch salmon in August, pick berries and mushrooms in the fall, harvest an apple orchard in September – October. If you want to see the real Alaska and live the homestead lifestyle, have good energy, are willing to learn new things, enjoy work, you will be a good fit! Experience with chainsaw, yard mowers, and shop tools are helpful. Skills such as rock masonry, carpentry, orchard pruning a plus! Please contact us for details by emailing [Contact info available to subscribers].

Arizona

RANCH CARETAKER NEEDED in Kingman, Arizona. Responsibilities will include feeding and caring for dogs, cats, goats, chickens, mule and a miniature donkey. Cleaning pens, watering, etc. Must love animals. Housing provided for feeding. Compensation for other jobs. A single person or couple is OK. Must be physically capable to do the job. No drugs. No alcohol problems. Prefer a non-smoker. References needed and will do a background check. Please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

[Contact info available to subscribers] is a family owned horse boarding facility in Flagstaff, Arizona. We need a married working couple (preferably non-smoking) for a full-time on-site manager position. The stable experiences all four seasons at 7,300′ elevation, averages 30 horses year-round, up to 75 during the summer months and space for 40 overnight equine motel guests. Manager responsibilities: all aspects of daily operations, caring for and handling horses (experience required), general mechanical maintenance skills, quality handyman (minor carpentry, plumbing, welding, electrical), excellent customer service skills, service-minded (positive attitude/no drama), and office skills (basic bookkeeping, employee supervision capabilities). On-site one bedroom apartment provided with fully paid utilities in addition to negotiated pay. Our existing managers are retiring after training new managers in order to facilitate a seamless transition. Looking to fill this position immediately! To learn more, please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] and then send your resume/credentials to [Contact info available to subscribers]

PART-TIME CARETAKER/HANDY person needed to help on a small flower farm in Rimrock, AZ in exchange for an RV spot. Amenities include: Wi-Fi, laundry, electricity, garbage, septic and water, composting toilet and outdoor shower. Must have your own RV/trailer (less than 24 feet). Looking for a quiet, self-motivated person who wants to contribute to our vision of beauty, resilience and vitality and enjoy this desert oasis. Clean, healthy living preferred. Skills needed: plumbing/irrigation, building, carpentry and occasional grounds and farm work. Three month minimum commitment. We only have parking for one vehicle. Your dog will be considered. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER COUPLE NEEDED at a small off-grid ranch near Prescott, Arizona. Responsibilities will include feeding and cleaning numerous mules and a few horses, chickens and goats and dogs. Duties should take three to four hours/day. We are located nine miles outside of Prescott and two miles from the nearest neighbor. Some solar experience would be helpful. A large fifth wheel with deck supplied, along with a salary of $2,000/month. To apply, please forward your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

FULL-TIME RV families, retired teachers, ranchers or laborers needed – give back to youth/families through Covid-19 safe residential camping programs; sustainable agriculture, science, nature and outdoor education, horsemanship, horticultural, animal assisted therapies. Chauncey Ranch, a 5,000 acre ranch turned camp, located in the foothills of the Bradshaw Mountains, an hour north of Phoenix – serves schools and opportunity youth. [Contact info available to subscribers], nestled in Tonto National Forest near Payson, hiking trails, athletic fields – serves ASU athletes, student groups, clubs, various ASU colleges and departments. We provide an RV site, full hook-ups, for 40 hours per week, per couple. A wide variety of tasks requiring a wide variety of skills including construction, cleaning, maintenance, plumbing, well pumps, agriculture, customer service, and teaching. Background checks required. One to three month commitment please, longer if it works for everyone. Please send resumes, and your cover letter to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Letters to the Editor

Thank You! My name is Edwin Santiago and a friend gave me a subscription to your newsletter around 14 years ago. I sold my house and everything I had owned except my car and have been taking care of homes ever since. I started out with you all and then word of mouth from one home owner to the next. I started out in Puerto Rico for a two week gig that turned into a month. I have taken care of many homes and animals in many states and now mostly in Texas. Even with Covid going on, I have had just as many bookings. Clients have been visiting family instead of traveling abroad. 2022 is already half full of bookings. So that is my story and I am so blessed to be booked and enjoy what I do. It started with you all and I thank the person who gave me the subscription to The Caretaker Gazette. God Bless and have a great day. Edwin S., Clarksville, TN

Hi Edwin, thanks for writing. Great to hear that you have made a career out of property caretaking. Please spread the good word about the Gazette.

Hey Gary and team, just a quick note and change of address for you. I’m off on another caretaking gig thanks to your great publication. April M., Sacramento, CA

Thanks for the update, April. You are able to change your mailing and/or email address yourself anytime you log into your account. Just click on CHANGE ADDRESS at the top of the screen after you log in. Please let us know if you need any help in logging in and best of luck on your new assignment.

Hi Gary, we found our last caretakers as the result of an ad we placed on your website six years ago. I hope our new help wanted ad in the Gazette is as successful this time and that the respondents are as qualified. Appreciatively, Mike M., Redding,

Ca

Hi Mike, thanks for your kind words and for, once again, submitting your help wanted ad for caretakers with us. We’ve grown tremendously in the past six years, with many new well-qualified subscribers. I’m sure your new ad will be as successful as the last and you’ll find great caretakers for your property.

Hi Gary, my husband and I are slowly traveling our way across the U.S. thanks to some positions we’ve found in your Gazette. We’re getting ready to take a great leap and find a position outside the U.S. We’d love to have our profile in the Gazette as a means to showcase our experiences to property owners. What’s the best way to do this? Thank you to you and your staff for all you do. Laura and Jim W. Des Moines, IA

Hi Laura and Jim, I appreciate your message. We always enjoy hearing from our subscribers. It’s great that you and your husband have been able to use the Gazette to travel throughout the U.S. Being profiled in the Gazette is a great way to highlight your experiences to prospective employers and to help other subscribers who are contemplating a caretaker lifestyle. Please read Pages 8 and 9 of each issue for our profiles. For your profile, please email us this info to be featured in a future issue of the Gazette:

Caretaker Profile:

Profile Title Email Address Interests Favorite Quote Approximately 1,800 word Profile Four photos: a close-up photo of you and then a photo of you on the property you are caretaking

Australia

[Contact info available to subscribers] situated in the Riverland of South Australia is seeking a person or couple to take on light duties at the club in return for a free caravan site for the duration of the appointment. Duties would include, but not limited to; mowing, weeding, watering, security and other minor tasks as necessary. In return a caravan site would be made available along with access to showers, toilet, and kitchen and clubhouse facilities. This would be ideal for a retired or semi-retired person or couple. To apply, please write to the [Contact info available to subscribers].

SEEKING A COUPLE with an interest in a regular six to nine month (negotiable) paid caretaking position in a modern tourist motel on acreage in beautiful North East Victoria. The position includes onsite accommodation in a modern brick three bedroom home, all utilities paid and a weekly wage. We are also offering the contract for cleaning the motel, and payment is per room. ABN is required. Easy domestic cleaning, bed lifters in place, clientele tend to be older responsible couples…cleaning isn’t a chore! No office duties required, all reservations and payments etc. attended to off-site. All guest self-check ins and outs, no servicing. We foresee this as an ongoing arrangement for numerous years. We are offering generous remuneration, in return we seek a reliable, well presented couple, who’ll commit to ensuring our motel continues to present as a quality property. No experience necessary, only common sense and domestic practical skills. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

ASSISTANT CARETAKER COUPLE needed at a camping and caravan park in Queensland. We are situated in the beautiful Scenic Rim area with many national parks at our doorstep and a river and creek running through our property. We are a camping ground with caravan sites and are busiest on weekends being only two hours from Brisbane. We are looking for a retired or semi-retired couple to come and park their motor home or caravan and work with us. Some of the duties include, but are not limited to: office/reception work, general cleaning, amenities cleaning, yard and general maintenance. Must be fit and non-smoking. Previous experience is not essential. Immediate start. To enquire or apply please contact us on [Contact info available to subscribers].

house sitters NEEDED, with some part-time work available, in the North Gabbin area, via Koorda during the harvest period. It would be suitable for people to stay longer, if they wish. Need someone to check the dogs, sheep, livestock waters, and assist in moving workers between machines during harvest. Also need a cook for four to five people including themselves and partner. The region has many attractions including Mollerin Rock, Datjoin Rock, Billiburning Rock Reserve, Tampu and Datjpoin wells, and is within driving distance to the town of Merredin, the former gold rush town of Paynes Find and other attractions. The commencing date is flexible from mid-August until the completion of the harvest with the opportunity to stay on post-harvest. For more details, please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

HELLO TRAVELERS, are you looking for a quiet place to pull up out of the caravan park? We are looking for a couple in their own RV to come lend a hand in the garden and around the home. You will have access to homegrown veggies, rain water, ample space to park and unwind, power, and outside loo. We are on six acres on the south side of Geraldton, a coastal city in the mid-west region of Western Australia. We are 15 minutes to the center of town. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]. We look forward to your call.

WE ARE A TROPICAL FRUIT FARM located between Townsville and Ayr in North Queensland. We are in an excellent location. We are totally chemical free and we would love some extra help with daily chores and other things here. We are looking for an active couple to assist with farm duties here. The work would be five hours daily, with a generous allowance. For more information, please phone [Contact info available to subscribers].

HOUSEKEEPERS NEEDED ASAP at the [Contact info available to subscribers], located in Weipa, in Far North Queensland. Duties include: cleaning of rooms and amenities; washing and folding of linens; using cleaning equipment; disposing of waste; reporting any necessary repairs or replace broken items; communicating with reception and management; and any other duties associated with the role. Accommodation available and pay of 26.49/hour. If you are able to start ASAP, please email resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Belize

WANTED, two persons or a couple to experience Covid Free tropical living in southern Belize by caretaking [Contact info available to subscribers]. Request a three to four week commitment any time from March to November. If you have Peace Corp experience or served in the military it would definitely be a plus. Even though we have the place for sale, it does not preclude us from visiting friends and family in Hawaii and California. If you are wondering why we are selling [Contact info available to subscribers], you can Google [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers] for further details.

California

CARETAKER POSITION AVAILABLE for a property in the foothills above Redding. This position includes a one bedroom/one bathroom arrangement with kitchenette and patio. This position is available for someone who likes to keep things organized, has integrity, attention to detail, is a self-starter, and follows through on projects. This person is capable in the areas of carpentry, limbing and cutting down trees, operating a tractor, fuel reduction, and grounds keeping. There are renovation, maintenance, repair, and improvement projects. Should be capable of plumbing, electrical, and an awareness of the building permit department a plus but not necessary. Must have references and transportation. No smokers, drinkers, or pets. Please respond with a description of your current and recent employment, educational background, reference letters, relevant experience, your current family status, special interests, etc., and email to [Contact info available to subscribers]

I NEED SOME ASSISTANCE CARETAKING MY LAND. I have four beautiful acres, located in North San Juan, CA, just outside the Grass Valley/Nevada City area, very close to the clear water and sandy beaches of the Yuba River. I am interested in having a person or couple, who are honest and clean, with good communication skills, along with gardening and building skills to assist me. You can live on the land rent free, in exchange for some work and assistance. However, you must have a self-contained RV, as I cannot provide electric or septic. No kids or pets preferred. Please contact me if you are interested by calling [Contact info available to subscribers].

RANCH CARETAKER NEEDED at our 14 acre property (with three horses) in Georgetown, CA. [Contact info available to subscribers] is a full-time, year-round family-run organization whose mission is to provide an animal and nature sanctuary for special events for foster children and families and public farm days. If you are a self-motivated employee who is looking to caretake a property, three horses, dogs and a few cats as your own, this is a job for you! Responsibilities (included but not limited to): caring for animals, horse riding and/basic training/exercising on a regular basis; administering medications to animals, cleaning pens, corrals and living areas; groundskeeping, landscaping, pruning, and gardening; property maintenance, physical and mechanical; fencing installation and upkeep; troubleshooting mechanical issues; knowledge and experience operating tractors; maintaining a clean work and property environment; small engine repairs; use of chainsaw and other power tools; fleet maintenance; runs errands as needed, and assisting in projects and events. Qualifications/Requirements include: 2+ years at a ranch or similar maintenance position; 2+ years working with equines; valid CA driver’s license; must be 18 years or older, non‐smoker and drug-free; ability to clear a background check and pass drug screening; ability to communicate effectively in English (basic level) – orally and in writing; landscaping and knowledge of plant care, irrigation knowledge; excellent mechanical skills; experience mixing and pouring concrete; hands on electrical experience; carpentry knowledge and skills; resourceful and flexible with changes and tasks; able to troubleshoot and resolve problems; ensures safety and creates a cleanly appearance of person and space; must love animals!; have a positive attitude and sense of humor; must be able to work outside in all weather conditions; enjoys working with children; ability to work long hours if needed; self-motivated, easy learner, able to be own boss; organization with duties and have strong time management skills; dependable, hardworking, and honest; willingness to do whatever is needed to be done at the ranch; ability to navigate a computer; and have proficiency in Microsoft Office. Housing offered, along with $15-$20 per hour. To apply, please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

MULTI PURPOSE OFF-THE-GRID RANCH in Mendocino County is looking for an experienced maintenance person. Retired are OK. Skills required are carpentry, some plumbing, irrigation and general repairs. The ability to operate heavy equipment is a plus. A four-wheel vehicle is an asset. Housing is available for a single person. If you prefer, hookups are available. This is a full-time position. Compensation depends on experience. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] (Please put CARPENTER in the subject line.)

ON-SITE RESORT/RANCH MANAGER needed at [Contact info available to subscribers] in Northern California starting in the fall 2021. The property encompasses 3,800 acres of forest with significant stands of old growth redwoods, rolling grasslands, and extensive hiking trails. Leonard Lake has a well-established conservation easement, and is the largest natural lake in Mendocino County. The family owners rent out the six houses on the lake for weddings and vacation guests most of the year with a commitment to sustaining the pristine nature of the property and meeting the requirements of the conservation easement. We are looking for a couple or single individual to maintain this unique and ecologically sensitive property by facilitating meaningful environmental experiences for our nature-loving guests, managing reservations, overseeing maintenance of buildings and vehicles, supervising cleaning staff and a few other employees and independent contractors, managing supplies and establishing budgets in collaboration with family member-managers. Property maintenance includes road clearance, addressing safety and security concerns and general oversight of the whole acreage. Stewardship duties will include applying for and administering grants and implementing fire risk reduction strategies. We are seeking someone with experience with solar panels, independent water supply and waste management systems. Year-round onsite lodging in a one-bedroom apartment with Wi-Fi is provided, as well as health insurance. Salary dependent on experience. Please submit your letter of interest and resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

LIVE-IN ASSISTANT INNKEEPER to start soon in Point Reyes, California, lots of cleaning! Seeking one person to live in beautiful West Marin (on one acre) and clean vacation rental cottages when guests leave. Five-day week is 25, 35 hours ($300 – $450/week depending on the week). Your home is a 28 ft. well maintained fully equipped trailer with deck (one bedroom, full kitchen, bath with shower and small tub), large fenced private yard, and gardening space. All utilities, laundry, parking, fast Wi-Fi included. Please be someone who actually enjoys detailed cleaning and feels satisfied doing it. Other things to do are light gardening, morning/evening chores (feeding cats, closing the gate) and dog sitting as needed. Questions are welcome. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

LOOKING FOR AN INDIVIDUAL OR COUPLE to caretake a 400-acre forest preserve and sustainable living homestead in northern California. Travel trailer provided for housing. Negotiable contract rate $2,500 monthly. Responsible for welcoming visitors, groundskeeping, maintaining structures, equipment, vehicles, and water systems. This is a remote wilderness location, off-grid and nearly an hour of rugged driving from town. Must live on-site and have your own transportation (recommend all-wheel-drive). This is a perfect opportunity for those who love redwoods, rivers and living off the land in milder climates. This is intended as a long-term role. Contract required. Email [Contact info available to subscribers]

HANDYMAN AND CARETAKER NEEDED in Escondido. A mobile home park needs a full-time caretaker. The right person will get a motorhome and a lot space free of rent to live in, plus a salary. Must be able to do physical work. Digging, weed whacking, trim trees with a pole, sweep, use a blower, and assist the maintenance manager with repairs in plumbing and electric. For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER COUPLE WANTED for a property in Scotts Valley that has breathtaking views! RV space is available for a non-smoking caretaker couple with their own RV. This is a live/work exchange. There is a flexible schedule for housecleaning and gardener work of seven hours each week, and handyman work of seven hours each week. You must know plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, masonry and computers, and must know how to use and maintain power tools. Laundry, garbage and recycling included. Pets are OK. To apply, please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]. Prefer a caretaker couple with local references.

LOOKING FOR A CARETAKER from September – November (with the possibility of extending) for our spiritual retreat center in Mt Shasta, CA. Duties include gardening, house maintenance, guest management, etc. Lodging and living stipend provided. Must be detail-oriented and spiritually grounded. For more information, please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

RVing CARETAKER WANTED at [Contact info available to subscribers], located approximately five miles south of Red Bluff on Highway 99E. Looking for an independent contractor to perform on-site caretaker services in exchange for permission to place and occupy a self-contained recreational vehicle/trailer owned by the contractor in the park. This is an unpaid position, contingent upon passing a fingerprint background check, and requires the contractor to pay for their own utilities. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] for an application and/or information about specific duties and responsibilities required.

Canada

[Contact info available to subscribers] is currently seeking an experienced Building Caretaker to aid in the maintenance and upkeep of a 44-residence, 55+ building located in the beautiful South Oak Bay, British Columbia. Duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: – Maintain order and appearance of the common areas. – Daily security checks and walkthrough of the building. – Perform prompt minor repairs and preventative maintenance included, but not limited to, changing lightbulbs, door repairs, re-fastening walkway rails, etc. – Perform outside landscaping including, but not limited to; sweeping and blowing leaves from sidewalks and interior walkways, removal of any garbage throughout property, salt and shovel sidewalks and interior walkways. – Maintain on-site office area, ensuring daily supplies are stocked. – Perform and record monthly testing and inspections as directed. – Other duties as assigned. Core competencies include effective communication, commitment to excellence, attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to build rapport with residents essential. Knowledge of electrical, elevator, boiler, fire panel, mechanical systems, irrigation sprinkler and timer systems an asset along with basic construction and maintenance knowledge. To apply, Canadian applicants should forward their resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

AN ESTATE FARM is looking for a full-time caretaking couple. We have a 17 acre estate farm which grows blackberries, kiwis, various nut trees and fruit trees located on the Saanich Peninsula, British Columbia. We are looking for a couple to live on site to help with the maintenance of the buildings, caring of the crops and livestock, and maintenance of five acres of lawns and gardens. The ideal candidates would be team players with backgrounds in building, farming, carpentry, gardening and business. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Caribbean

LOOKING FOR A CARETAKER COUPLE, OR AN INDIVIDUAL, to be our Resident Caretaker. The position is for part-time duties at a small beachfront Caribbean Inn on the island of Culebra. Work would include checking in guests and light duty jobs. Free housing and use of laundry facilities is provided plus payments for services rendered. The applicant should be in good health, resourceful, trustworthy, financially secure, and addiction and drug-free. For USA citizens, a passport is not needed to fly from the States, as Culebra, Puerto Rico is a territory of the USA. For more information, please visit our web page at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Colorado

HELP NEEDED in Colorado Springs. Looking for a couple to care for our 40 acres farm and five horses. You must have experience with horses, dogs and cats! Work is five hours a day six days a week. Duties will include cleaning stalls and pens, watering, feeding, turn out, blanketing, grooming, and other maintenance such as mowing, plowing, dragging arena and pasture. You will also need to housesit while we are out of town. Lodging provided in a large fully renovated house on the property. All utilities are included. This is a long-term position. Salary is $1,500. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

COOL, COLORFUL COLORADO CALLS YOU! We are a 16 accommodation Award winning Inn, near Durango Colorado, Blue Lake Ranch. We seek a Manager to lead our great staff. Knowledge of excellent guest services and food and beverage, online reservation software (we use Think) yield management and social media and some marketing skills helpful. Day-to-day operations is the priority. Modest housing available during the summer season, and a beautiful larger accommodation is available November to May. Salary commensurate with experience. To apply, please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

WOULD LIKE TO SWAP ROCKY MOUNTAINS SKI TIME for walking on the beach time! We are located off I-70 in Glenwood Springs, CO. Our town-home is located 10 minutes above town in spacious and scenic Oak Meadows, surrounded by open space and trails. We are five miles below the sunlight ski area, 45 minutes from Snowmass and one hour from Aspen. Our home is modest, down to earth, clean, and comfortable with four bedrooms (one with a bunk-bed) two bathrooms, lovely gas fireplace and small hot tub. It’s an end unit with large windows, beautiful views and sunsets. We are hoping to spend some winter time in any of Hawaiian Islands during January, February or March 2022. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

PERSONAL ASSISTANT WANTED for a disabled person in southwest Colorado. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers].

YEAR-ROUND, LONG-TERM CARETAKER COUPLE wanted beginning in the fall 2021 for a private, beautiful, 800+ acre, high-altitude mountain valley property (meadows, wetlands, forest, canyon, creek, cliffs, views, elk, moose, bear, and more) in western Boulder County, comprising two summer homes, several year-round cabins (rental; family/guest; and caretaker), small barn, and trailers. One full-time salaried job, plus optional hourly or part-time work available for your partner. Occasional weekend/evening duties; time flexibility needed/granted. A wildlife and/or conservation background preferred (no hunting on the property, but is available in the adjacent national forest; no recreational snowmobiles, other restrictions). Seasonal duties include annual winterizing/opening up houses; snowplowing; security and patrolling; illegal campfire checks in adjacent national forest; occasional hospitality prep and/or house cleaning; trash runs; fire mitigation; mowing and thistling; wood cutting and splitting; alerting cattle owner if fences breached; managing projects and outside sub-contractors or day laborers. Intermittent maintenance needed for roads and trails, wooden bridges, fences, gates, cattle guards, ditches, dams, ponds and stocked reservoir, vehicles and plows, backhoe/front loader, generators, solar/propane/gas/diesel, appliances, carpentry, painting, plumbing, septic systems, shutters, wells, pumps, furnaces, roofs, fire-fighting apparatus, etc. A great candidate would be someone who’s able-bodied, non-smoking, resourceful, self-motivated, has contractor experience, neighborly, conscientious, able to admit to and learn from mistakes, okay with heights/ladders, good at felling trees, and hardy with regard to mountain winter weather while occupying a five-room, wood-heated cabin with amenities and direct highway access. Driver’s licenses required; no illegal drug use; responsible drinking only. Salary starts at $35,000/year plus housing, water, electricity, storage, workshop, wood for heating, fishing, petty cash spending, and some gas/diesel/vehicle expenses. We’ve hired only four caretakers in the past 60 years. We want someone committed to staying here, and who’ll be comfortable working with and for a progressive extended family. Background checks will be made. If you are a qualified candidate couple, but need some time, we may accommodate your schedule. Please send your work history, strengths, weaknesses and needs, availability, relevant references, and your contact information to [Contact info available to subscribers]

FREE PRIVATE CABIN at 7,000′ in southwest Colorado, next to a national forest, 15 minutes to a national monument and hot springs available in exchange for help with a small vegetable farm and off-grid rentals. Prefer a single or couple without pets to start ASAP. Possible stipend provided depending on skills. Also seeking someone to cook, clean, and perform occasional online tasks. Interviewing as well for a long-term caretaker with maintenance experience. Must have a 4-wheel drive in winter and references. Each cabin is furnished with a kitchen, solar system, and shower. There is a 26′ geodesic dome common space for music, yoga, massage, etc. Good cell and Wi-Fi available. Please text [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Egypt

VOLUNTEER HELP needed in exchange for accommodation and food. [Contact info available to subscribers] is one of the camps near Saint Catherine, distinguished by its excellent location, surrounded by mountains, where beautiful scenery and natural colors abound. You can do hiking, climbing, and safari. We have a number of rooms, a restaurant and a small house. We are happy to host and meet new people with whom we exchange experiences. We are near a lot of famous tour places like Mousis Mountain and St. Catherine Monastery, about 25 kilometers from our place. We are trying to make our place more group oriented… we want to build more units. If anyone has ideas to help us expand, and also help in our small garden, housekeeping, and cooking it will be nice. You are welcome here if you want to visit. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details.

England

house sitter needed for our beautiful ancient longhouse in Devon with lots of land, a stream, and log fires. house sitters are needed for the month of November, as we like to travel. Need someone to look after the house and two small well-behaved dogs. Nothing arduous, just being around and feeding the two pooches. Lots to see nearby, just six miles from Exeter, and 20 minutes from the coast. We’ve had lots of USA, Australian and NZ house sitters in the past – always good. house sitters will need their own transport or we have bikes, the nearest town is 2½ miles away. Your accommodation is a huge beamed bedroom with en-suite. Plenty of logs for the fires in winter. We have all the modern conveniences. If you are interested, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

AN ENGLISH FAMILY in charming Henley are looking for a live-in housekeeper couple. The couple will be required to do all household duties to include cleaning, ironing, dog walking and cooking. This position is most suited to couples with full clean driving licenses where one partner is required to work one/two days in the working week with gardening, handyperson duties and some driving. A lovely one bedroom cottage and car will be provided. No pets or dependents allowed, and applicants must have recent, checkable references and a valid DBS Certificate. Please apply by mailing your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers].

Florida

FARM HELP WANTED. We are looking for motivated and self-starting team or individuals to work on our farm. This is a full-time position. Must have a good knowledge of cattle, horses and animals. Also, general knowledge of all functions pertaining to farm work, including but not limited, to fencing, building maintenance, grounds keeping, equipment (operation and maintenance), handyman skills, cleaning, etc. Non-smoking property. Please email your resume, references and salary requirements for consideration to [Contact info available to subscribers]

[Contact info available to subscribers] CLEARWATER BEACH: Seeking a Full-time Live-In General Manager or Couple. Location: Clearwater Beach, Florida. Ownership is looking for a self-motivated, honest, team leader (or couple) with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills to assume full-time operational duties of our upscale, 36-room Clearwater Beach, Florida hotel. This year-round position requires the dedication and motivation to create positive and enduring experiences for our guests. The General Manager role is an active, hands-on role that requires the successful applicant to perform all aspects of hotel operations and management, from taking reservations and cleaning rooms to managing administrative work. There is a staff of eight, including housekeepers, front desk personnel, and maintenance person. Our General Manager of 5+ years is departing to tour the world. This job is a live-in role. Experience with cloud-based property management systems is required, and some practical repair and maintenance experience is helpful. Compensation is competitive. Please submit your cover letter, resume, and references to the owner at [Contact info available to subscribers] The start date is immediate.

LONG-TERM FEMALE CARETAKER needed to help work around a Southwest Florida rural home, so I can sell my home in the Big Cypress Preserve. Live rent-free. Woman should be honest, peaceful, progressive, enthusiastic, hard-working, physically fit, non-tobacco, love animals, and have a valid driver’s license. Will pay for her to be my chauffeur. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

Hawaii

SEEKING AN EXPERIENCED, STABLE, HONEST COUNTRY couple to help maintain an off-grid farm on remote, rural East Maui. Mature fruit trees, food gardens, chickens, and abundant wild game. Responsibilities include mowing, weed-whacking, hand weeding, tree pruning, small engine repair, light carpentry, housekeeping, and food processing. Operate/maintain tractor/chipper, chainsaws, irrigation, plumbing and electrical systems under farm managers’ supervision. Rugged, windy terrain. Simple but pleasant living accommodations, utilities, Wi-Fi. Stipend commensurate with abilities and experience. No hustlers, stoners, or snowflakes. Available immediately. Please email resumes and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

ALOHA FROM THE BIG ISLAND! Seeking a reliable, stable couple (non-smokers/drug users) for long-term managers here in paradise. You’ll caretake/manage a ten acre coffee farm with four Airbnbs. Must have prior hospitality experience (preferably on Hawaii) for managing farm/Airbnbs. Must love what you do and have customer service skills. You’re both strong, healthy and active. One has handyman and construction skills (carpentry, painting, and plumbing/electrical repair) and landscaping, pruning, mowing, etc. The other person has great people skills, a neat/clean aesthetic and deals with Airbnb guests seven days/week. You’ll handle the Airbnb website, bookings, maintain/clean Airbnbs and are familiar with computers, QuickBooks, and the Airbnb website. You’ll pay farm bills. The couple does gardening, landscaping, pick up supplies in town, love our dog, keep buildings in good repair and do small upgrades to structures. Includes mowing, weed whacking, pruning, etc. Doesn’t include work on coffee trees. In exchange for 40 hours/week (total combined for the couple), we provide a two bedroom home with spectacular ocean views and a huge lanai. We’re a calm, spiritual, quiet, old Hawaiian farm/Airbnb, five minutes from snorkeling with Spinner Dolphins. Utilities included plus internet cable/Wi-Fi, washer/dryer, vegetable garden to share, seasonally available fruit, our Kona coffee, and you will be reimbursed for mileage when using your car on farm errands, plus a monthly stipend geared to your experience level. The stipend increases over time. For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

SINGLE CARETAKER NEEDED ASAP on Maui to share a beach house in a work exchange situation. Looking for a young, physically fit, person in good shape, able to lift 50 lbs., not afraid of heights, who can fix things if needed. Must be a multi-tasked person who is Jack or Jackie of all trades. Need help with groundskeeping, animal care, and customer service for guests vacationing here. Check-in guests, flip over rooms, rake the yard, clean animal cages and aviary, feed and care for the animals, and do the laundry. Hours are 6:30am to noon, or until the job is done, six days per week. Everyone works together here to get the job done. I’ve done this myself for years. We live at the beach, we are like family here, so there is absolutely no drama. This is essentially a volunteer position, however, you can make $300 to $500 with tips a month, plus free rent at the beach! Get that on Maui! We need easy going, people with seriously good common sense. A cell phone is very essential. Does this sound like you? It’s not for everyone. It’s tedious work. But you will learn about animals, and meet people from all over the world that stay here. If you really are seriously interested in applying, we would need the following: a complete national police background check, a copy of your passport or driver’s license, and work references. Upon arriving please bring a $500 refundable work/living deposit. This is to assure a three month commitment is adhered to and completed. Respect for people, animals, and property! No children or couples please. Please get in touch by emailing your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

LAND CARETAKER NEEDED in Kula. Preference given to landscapers and carpenters. Accommodations are rustic but beautiful and full of love. No rights of tenancy, as this is a working position. Please send your references who can attest that you are an honorable and very responsible worker, kind and pleasant to people you encounter, and your contact info. Also, please state exactly how long you are available to work seven days a week (for two weeks, or for two months or longer). No smoking allowed here. A deposit will be required. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Iceland

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED from September 7 to September 16, 2021. [Contact info available to subscribers] volunteers will have the opportunity to work on the historical, uninhabited island of Vioey for the 15th year in a row with our host, the city of Reykjavík. Vioey is in the Kollafjorour Bay, just outside Reykjavík, and is a popular destination in the summer among Icelandic and foreign visitors. Volunteers will help prepare the island for the autumn/winter season. Volunteers will beautify the surroundings by cleaning up the area, especially along the coastline, for instance by hand-picking garbage or collecting trash blown by the wind or brought by the sea to the shores and surroundings. [Contact info available to subscribers] volunteers may carry out some gardening activities as well and possibly make and maintain walking paths. Well maintained paths enable people to visit the area without damaging it and this important work also helps to improve safety for visitors. Depending on the advance of the project and weather conditions, volunteers may have other possible tasks such as checking up and repairing garden furniture. The working day normally runs from 9am, 5pm with breaks for lunch and coffee; however, please be prepared for some flexibility due to the nature of Iceland’s changeable weather. Volunteers should have motivation to work outside and work in all kinds of weather, as it can get cold and rainy. Bring warm and/or waterproof clothes (overcoats, scarves, gloves and hats) walking shoes/boots, as the activities take place outside. Volunteers will be lodged in a local house on Vioey Island, in shared rooms. Please bring your own sleeping bag. The house has an equipped kitchen. Volunteers will receive food ingredients and be in charge of cooking and cleaning. Do not forget to bring some traditional/typical food from your home country for the international evening. For more info please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] or you can email us at [Contact info available to subscribers] or call us in Iceland at [Contact info available to subscribers].

Indiana

HELP WANTED. We live on a small 10 acre farm, located in southeast Indiana. We have a camper available and need an older couple or handyman/person for general maintenance, gardening and landscaping and some household tasks. Need someone who is willing to exchange this site for 20 hours of work per week. Other employment would be necessary for other essentials. This is a long-term position and you must be able to pass a thorough background check. For more details please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Maine

[Contact info available to subscribers] is seeking a General Manager to be responsible for the day-to-day management, supervision of employees, hands-on work and successful operation of [Contact info available to subscribers], a private fishing camp located in the North Maine Woods near Brownville Junction, Maine, which operates seasonally from early May through early October. [Contact info available to subscribers] has 30 members, and the physical facility includes six rustic cabins, the General Manager’s residence, a staff cabin, a main (kitchen/dining) building and assorted out buildings. This is a hands-on position with the successful candidate having a working knowledge of not only how to run an off-the-grid camp but also the ability and willingness to perform all tasks required to keep the camp operating. The General Manager is a combination of friendly and knowledgeable host, manager of operations and hands-on facilities manager. The General Manager position is collaborative and the General Manager must have the ability to communicate effectively with multiple constituencies. Key interfaces are with the members and their guests, cook/housekeeper, part-time staff, if any, occasional contractors, wildlife management officials and the local community. The General Manager should be adaptable to varied tempo of work throughout the season, at times slow enough to allow for recreational pursuits and at other times hectic and requiring long dedicated hours. The General Manager reports to the President and Board of Directors of [Contact info available to subscribers]. Two to five years minimum experience in outdoor recreation management or related fields required. Housing, meals and use of a pick-up truck during the season are provided as part of the compensation and benefits package along with salary and health benefits commensurate with experience. [Contact info available to subscribers] is also seeking a cook/housekeeper and the opportunity exists for a family member or associate of the General Manager to apply for this position. This listing is for employment for the 2022 season and beyond. Applicants should provide a statement of intent and resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

[Contact info available to subscribers] in Georgetown, Maine is seeking 2022 season caretakers from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Primary duties include: – Maintaining grounds and equipment – Providing tours – Hosting overnight guests – Maintaining a blog Must apply as a pair as it is a two person job. Families are encouraged. For more information please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] The application deadline is December 1st, 2021.

Maryland

AN ELDERLY COUPLE in good health seeks a hands-on single caretaker or couple to help them be as independent as possible in their lives. They live in a large 7,000 sq. ft. home on two acres in Annapolis, which they will share with their caretaker(s). They are looking for someone without any “baggage” who is/are honest, helpful, very organized, and nonsmoking. These caretakers will be replacing the caretakers hired a year ago. Responsibilities will include driving, companionship, cooking, laundry, and light housekeeping. This is a professional couple who are still very active and social; they go out to dinner a lot. If you have a pleasant personality and would love to improve the quality of life for two very special people, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience and includes benefits. To apply, please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] and include “Annapolis Opportunity” in the Subject Line for forwarding purposes. Thanks.

AN EXPERIENCED INNKEEPER is needed for a B&B Inn located on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay on a large waterfront property with private beach access. This is a live-onsite lifestyle opportunity and is suitable for a single or a couple. You will be the team leader, front desk, back office, act as concierge, and be the ever-gracious host who builds long-term relationships. This is a hands-on position where you will jump in and help when and where needed. Staff includes a chef and housekeeping staff. Prefer no pets. Requirements: Experience as an Innkeeper or General Manager of a B&B, Inn, Lodge, or Boutique Hotel with at least ten upscale suites, must be able to successfully operate the property independently with off-site owners, and able to live onsite in a studio apartment. Benefits: compensation in the $50,000 to $62,000 range, depending on experience and whether a couple or single plus onsite studio apartment, including utilities. To apply, please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Michigan

HIRING A FULL-TIME PROPERTY CARETAKER to live on-site and maintain a private estate in Oakland County, Michigan. Responsibilities include: groundskeeping (lawn, gardens, snow) and handyman skills for a private residence and grounds. Valid driver’s license plus clean driving record are necessary. (Possible housekeeping for spouse). Must be self-directed. Salary negotiable based on experience and health insurance. Compensation includes an on-site three bedroom home for the candidate’s family. Please send your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Property Caretaker Profile

Island Caretakers: Welcome To The Jungle! Address: [Contact info available to subscribers] (Greg) and [Contact info available to subscribers] (Melissa) Interests: Travel, art, music, nature, hiking, photography, animals, boating, VW buses Quote: “Livin’ the dream….”

Greg and Melissa are all smiles on the Georgia beach

Our current caretaking job, which has been advertised in The Caretaker Gazette on and off for many years, really is special. My wife Melissa and I, along with our two partners in crime, the island managers, live on and care for a remote barrier island off the coast of the state of Georgia. There is a family property here that we care for and the rest of the island is a protected nature preserve. Aside from the family, when they are visiting, we rarely see any other people out here. The island is only accessible by boat and therefore very quiet and very peaceful. There are seven miles of white sand beach that you typically have all to yourself. There are multiple trails and “roads” to explore the interior of the island, meandering through a jungle of old growth live oak, palm and pine trees. There are ponds and creeks and thousands of acres of marsh to explore. The wildlife here is abundant. There are deer, alligators, armadillos, dolphins, sea turtles, countless birds, snakes, reptiles, and of course the occasional mosquito. The work itself is both challenging and rewarding. Living remotely forces you to be very creative when problem-solving. Some caretaking jobs require that you simply pick up the phone when an item needs attention: if a starter goes out on a truck, if the generator won’t start, if the pool is leaking, if an appliance fails, if there is an alligator at the door. Here, whatever comes up, we’re it. We are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the island vehicles, backhoe tractor, the boats, the landscaping equipment, the three diesel generators, the solar power array, the buildings themselves, the water, the septic, the landscaping, housekeeping, laundry etc. Some days you’re a mechanic. Some days you are a plumber. Some days you’re doing carpentry. Some days you’re driving the boat ferrying people and supplies back-and-forth to the mainland. Some days you’re out in the woods with the chainsaws and the backhoe playing lumberjack looking for downed firewood. Along with our salary, part of our compensation is a two bedroom house hidden among towering live oak trees draped with Spanish moss. It looks and feels like something from a different era, which I suppose it is. In the hotter months, which is most of the year, we rely on fans to stay cool and in the winter we have a wood stove for heat. We do some gardening for veggies while all of the other groceries are about a half hour boat ride followed by a 20 minute car ride away. Being so isolated makes it pretty easy for the bustling outside world to fade away. And that, really, is one of our favorite things about being property caretakers. There are so many opportunities to experience remote, beautiful places in such an immersive and long term way. You rack up experiences as a caretaker that you would never have as a tourist. One weekend morning, instead of finishing coffee and the crossword puzzle, we were summoned to relocate an alligator that had decided to set up camp too close to one of our buildings…really added a new twist to the morning. Another time, a while back, one of the hydraulic rams was leaking on the back hoe. To pull that ram from the machine put me on the top of a forty foot ladder up in an oak tree with a two-ton chain hoist. It was awesome! That repair took two weeks. The novelty of this job, this lifestyle, is really what it’s all about. That coupled with not being owned by your stuff, your house, your car. We are free! Melissa and I have always been nomadic souls. She is originally from New England, I am from the Pacific Northwest, and we met in the bush of Alaska at a remote fishing lodge where we had both taken jobs for the summer back in ’98. In a way that was our first caretake together since we were in charge of the upkeep of the property and grounds as well as hospitality, cooking, housekeeping, all in exchange for salary and room and board. Melissa and I connected immediately and from there our travel adventures began. Over the next several years, we would work summers in Alaska and then travel the rest of the year exploring much of southeastern Asia. Some of the countries we visited included Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia, Burma and Thailand, where at one point we lived in Bangkok while teaching English for a year.

Eventually we began to miss family so we came back to the states. My parents were full-time RVers so Melissa and I bought a VW bus (that we will have forever) and hit the road too. We all met up in Lake Tahoe and worked there and in Southern California as campground hosts which was another step towards property caretaking for us. Eventually we found our way to Taos, New Mexico and fell in love with the place. We got married there and stuck around for almost six years even getting ourselves some “real” jobs. I got a position working for the public works department of Taos Ski Valley giving me experience with water, waste water, heavy equipment etc. and Melissa worked her way up to the management position of some vacation condominiums in the Ski Valley.

Hiking and looking north from the ranch in New Mexico

Our front yard Hawaiian view, with Mauna Kea in background

Still having a hard time sitting still, we changed houses three times in the six years that we were there in Taos, ultimately getting to live in a beautiful house with gorgeous mountain and mesa views, surrounded by national forest. That particular property was owned by a woman who lived on the east coast and who was having some trouble finding a reliable person to look in on her property. We were connected to her through a coworker and agreed to care for her property and manage any maintenance issues in return for reduced rent. Another step in the caretaking journey. Well, that situation really opened our eyes to the possibilities of caretaking and we’ve never looked back. The travel bug was biting again! We helped find some new tenants/caretakers for that house and then we took off backpacking through Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and landed on the Guanacaste Peninsula of Costa Rica for our first “official” caretaking gig that we had found online. Again there was a beautiful home that the owner simply could just not be there to care for. For an entire year we lived on a five acre property in a beautiful little house minutes from the beach with iguanas in the yard and howler monkeys in the trees. It was a dream! We could never have afforded to rent such a place for that amount of time. We cared for the place as if it were our own, providing security, overseeing several small repairs, the landscaping and cleaning, and dealing with vendors as needed. We got a crash course in the care of tropical plants and a lot of practice speaking Spanish. Then back on the road! We again ventured up to Taos, New Mexico to pick up our VW bus and then east to Florida to where my parents and Melissa’s dad had have all retired. We hung out with family, did another stint as campground hosts in Vero Beach, Florida and before long we got the dream call from New Mexico. An acquaintance of a friend was looking for caretakers for a 117 acre ranch near Santa Fe that is on the market to be sold and whose current caretakers are moving on. A paid position available immediately! This property used to be a home for troubled teens. There were two dormitories, a cafeteria, a pool house, tennis courts, several other buildings, and miles of wilderness all isolated on this beautiful high desert property. We jumped on it!

We lived there alone with the coyotes and the rabbits for 4½ years until the property eventually sold. While we were there, we kept all of the buildings alive, chased stray cattle, mended fences, cleared dead pinion and juniper, painted, plumbed, ran the brush hog, relocated rattlesnakes, kept the water system and the tractors and trucks alive, and the mice and pack rats un-alive. With all of that extra space we also ran a dog boarding business on the side (with the blessing of the ranch owner of course). Also, Melissa, who is an artist, having tons of studio space, cranked out multiple pieces of art during our time there and is still represented by a gallery in Santa Fe. Melissa’s artwork consists of hand-cut and paste collages. Uncannily, right as the ranch was selling we got a phone call from a lady who had seen our caretaking profile online. She has a 15 acre ranch property with a horse, some mules, a miniature donkey, and two dogs in beautiful Kamuela, Hawaii. To keep up with the property and the animals, she was looking for a couple to come and live in the guest house located on her property. This was another paid gig that came with a house and a truck, this time on the Big Island. We did the only sensible thing and moved to Hawaii! This job focused greatly on landscaping and housekeeping. We were there for two years exploring every corner of the island. Here we found ourselves in another place that would’ve been pretty pricey for us to visit even for a few weeks and instead we got paid to be there for two years. Here we got some equine experience which is always handy when it comes to caretaking jobs. Additionally, we got to work closely with the local arborist and organic gardening pros. Another local guru that I learned a lot from was the small engine repair guy who lived across the street. On our off-days we would spend hiking, snorkeling, and searching for the perfect Mai Tai. All in all, it was hard work but a pretty stress-free existence. The great thing about living on Hawaii is that you are in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The difficult part about living on Hawaii is that you are in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. It is a long and expensive journey for family to come and visit. So once again we set our sights somewhere nearer to our folks in Florida. We get back online and another island gig falls into our laps, this one off the coast of Georgia, lost in another time, full of its own lessons and experiences, and just a 30 minute boat ride to our VW bus. This Georgia island position was advertised in The Caretaker Gazette, on and off, for many years, and this time our timing was perfect! For now it is the perfect fit. It’s a jungle out there….What next?

P.J., our VW bus at the beach in Florida

Minnesota

CARETAKER WANTED in Monticello for an apartment building. [Contact info available to subscribers] is seeking a part-time caretaker (working 5+ hours per week) who would take pride in clean and well-maintained common spaces at a market rate for a 15 unit apartment complex with eight professional office spaces on the main level in Historic Downtown Monticello. We are within walking distances to stores, shops, transit, walking trails and the river! Primary duties will include cleaning the common areas in apartments and office areas, cleaning two office area public bathrooms and the tenant kitchenette, cleaning of units being turned at the end of the month as they come up, trash removal and general property care, snow shoveling/salting/sanding as needed, lawn mowing the small amount of grass areas, delivering of notices as needed, and being part of the rotating on-call team for property emergencies after hours, weekends and/or holidays. Must have a valid driver’s license and insured vehicle. The caretaker must have a smart phone and be able to text, text photos, send emails and be responsive. We are looking for self-motivated individual(s) who enjoy establishing a positive rental community. Must live on-site. We offer a spacious updated one bedroom apartment. To be considered for this position, please apply in person at [Contact info available to subscribers] in Monticello.

Missouri

A FAMILY IN ST. LOUIS COUNTY is looking for a housekeeper to work and live in their home starting later this month. On site separate living quarters with all living expenses covered besides groceries and personal expenses. This position requires full housekeeping, and back-up nanny duties of four children ages 6-11. Candidates must have the physical ability to deep clean a large estate, be able to care for the family dog, and work Monday – Friday and every other Saturday. Work will be 40 hours a week. Must have an exemplary work record with references and have experience in this line of work. Prior to hire, all candidates must pass a 4/4 background check, motor vehicle report check, drug test and a credit check run by the family. Private on site separate house provided that can accommodate for one no children and possibly pets. Salary starts at $40,000/year. Paid health insurance benefits, 401K, and two weeks of paid vacation provided. Vehicle and cell phone also provided. Relocation assistance offered. Serious applicant couples should email their resume(s) and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] with “Missouri Position” in the Subject Line for forwarding purposes. Thanks.

Montana

UNIQUE CARETAKER OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE in Helena, Montana. This is a minimal rent situation from October 2021 – March 2022. We have three beautiful, wooded, very private acres. The caretaker would stay in a very nice daylight basement apartment, and have access to all appliances in the main house. $500/month, plus some utilities. Must love on our two cats. The property is close to lakes, skiing, hiking, etc. Must know about snow country living. For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

LIVE-ON PROPERTY CARETAKER NEEDED. A private principal with a large, unique property in a rural mountain setting in Montana (an hour from Missoula) would like to hire a Property Caretaker to maintain their residence and provide a year-round security presence. The right candidate will have prior experience working on a private residence and will have strong mechanical, organizational, and hands-on maintenance skills. Must be flexible, willing to handle a wide range of work responsibilities, and mesh well with an existing long-term property team. Primary responsibilities will include year-round care for the property, grounds, and structures; seasonal snow removal for the extended driveway and walkways; overseeing and scheduling property vendors and contractors; and assisting with care of equipment, infrastructure, and systems. Must also be pet-friendly and comfortable assisting in the care of one large friendly dog and a puppy. Due to the rural and isolated nature of the property, the Property Caretaker must also be comfortable carrying a firearm, and be appropriately trained or willing to become trained in their use. This is a live-on position. A two-bedroom house on the property is provided with accommodations for two individuals; pets welcome! Generally a five-day work week, with flexibility needed. Compensation up to $75,000 offered, depending on experience, with benefits: paid time off and paid holidays; health, dental, and vision insurance; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Relocation assistance available. Please apply for position [Contact info available to subscribers] for consideration. Qualified applicants will be contacted. Flexible summer start date available.

New Hampshire

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A SINGLE PERSON interested in spending the summer in New England working for us at the 20 room Barron Brook Inn. The reality is that we need good housekeepers but we also would like to share our experience including working on our Property Management System with rates and reservations, helping us with social media and marketing, as well as other projects. We would provide a private room and shared bath down the hall with limited kitchen facilities. We are in a beautiful area of the White Mountains and can be flexible with scheduling provided our staff works every weekend. We would make it a fun and good learning experience for anyone that is looking for the Inn culture. We serve a continental breakfast (modified for Covid-19) and no restaurant on-premises. Work is primarily days with some nights on occasion. We are open to ideas. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] if you are interested in this opportunity.

New Jersey

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A house sitter from September 1, October 1, 2021 for our home in Jersey City, NJ. This will just be an exchange of your house sitting service for the living space in our home, no pay involved. You should be comfortable with city living. Our home is in a quiet urban neighborhood and has a small garden which will need some watering if we get into a dry spell. We are close to shops, restaurants and other stores. The house sitter’s primary responsibility will be to look after our home and care for our two dogs while we are away. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] if you are available and please provide checkable references.

INNKEEPER WANTED in Belmar, NJ. The owners are ready to find a friendly and self-motivated individual to take over Innkeeper responsibilities. Will train the right person (no experience required). Applicant must be friendly with a good work ethic, a non-smoker with no pets, be organized and timely in handling guests’ check-ins and check-outs. Must have good references, a clean background check, be a multi-tasker with a professional appearance. Also manage housekeeping staff, inventory of supplies, perform minor handyman tasks and maintain the cleanliness of the Inn. The Innkeeper will be provided on-site living. Compensation includes salary, room and utilities. Please send your resume and contact information to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Mexico

TRADE FREE HOUSING AND UTILITIES for this caretaker position. Looking for a handyman to take care of a large property in Tijeras, NM. The job consists of general labor type work, mowing, trimming, landscaping, and sprinkler repair, planting and general maintenance! I’m looking to trade free housing including utilities in a nice one bedroom casita in exchange for three days a week of work! Applicants must have references! To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

A 12 ROOM LUXURY INN IN TAOS, NM seeks and experienced couple responsible for cooking breakfast, kitchen cleanup, general maintenance, concierge duties, check-ins, and basic innkeeping duties. Salary will be based on experience and includes a beautiful one bedroom house on the property with all utilities. Only couples with prior experience will be considered. To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

[Contact info available to subscribers], New Mexico location is hiring for their property maintenance position. This is not a cowboy position. This position would be responsible for conducting routine maintenance on the ranch houses, barns, etc. Duties include but not limited to, plumbing, heat/HVAC systems, painting, carpentry, and landscaping. Qualified candidates must be willing to be flexible in their job duties. This is a full-time position in Solano, NM. Generous benefits package offered, with the salary based on experience. To be considered for the position, please submit your resume and three references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New York

MANAGER/CARETAKER NEEDED at a recreational ranch in Upstate New York in Clayton, NY. This live-in position on the ranch comes with the use of a fully furnished caretaker’s cottage that overlooks our beautiful lake, a base salary (based on experience/desired work schedule), and full benefits for a full-time position (health insurance, sick time and vacation time). This job is full-time based on the mutually agreed upon work schedule and job duties/tasks. Duties include groundskeeping, water system management, irrigation, fence and road maintenance, equipment upkeep, building maintenance and projects, pond upkeep, pool care, light construction, painting, game management, wildlife crop farming on occasion, security, oversight of major projects, buying supplies, managing a budget and other general duties typical of upkeep of this type of property. Management of seasonal cattle program (this is not really a “cattle ranching” job). After each visit/use of the main ranch house and other ranch buildings, you will need to clean and maintain the buildings. Assist on site as needed when the owners or guests are visiting the property. You will need to be available to work some weekends as needed to help with entertaining guests. You must be flexible with the work schedule as this is not always an 8-5 job. We need an individual or a couple team with significant experience in a similar situation working or managing a rural property. You have expertise in all aspects of ranch management and are able to advise the owner. The owner does not live on site, so you are a hard worker in unsupervised situations and must be able to complete projects and work independently. You have experience operating and maintaining major ranch systems and equipment, some mechanical skills with tools, landscaping, irrigation, general carpentry and construction, fencing and repair, livestock, and housekeeping. You can communicate frequently and clearly with an absentee owner on projects and issues and can use a computer for email. Wildlife management and farming experience a plus. This is a physically demanding job. This is a long-term opportunity for a stable person/couple. You must be eligible to work in the United States, have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, no criminal record or outstanding warrants and be drug free. You must provide professional references in order to qualify for this job. We will conduct a background check. To apply, please respond with a resume and contact information to [Contact info available to subscribers]

ESTATE CARETAKER NEEDED IN DUTCHESS COUNTY. We have an opening for an Estate Caretaker near Millerton, in northern Dutchess County, NY in a beautiful farm area. It includes an on premise two bedroom, two-bath home with central air-conditioning. This position also includes competitive compensation and medical benefits. Couples can apply, with preference given to a housemate who will carry out housekeeping and occasional meal assistance between May and October. Qualifications include an ability and willingness to do hands-on grounds keeping and basic mechanical maintenance. The ability to operate a backhoe is a must. The caretaker will work with a full-time grounds assistant. Important attributes are intelligence, integrity, a balanced personality, physical vigor and a love of the outdoors. Spanish is a plus but not required. For the right person the position can result in a long and secure career. Please respond with a description of your current and recent employment, educational background, relevant experience, your current family status, special interests, etc. and email to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Zealand

FARM HELPER(S) NEEDED at [Contact info available to subscribers]. Our lovely backpacking couple have moved to Australia and hence we would love help from folks who love the outdoors. We could accommodate one or two people, wanting full-time work from any duration from six weeks, three months, beginning now! We are in gorgeous Tuatapere, minutes from beaches and the home of the Humpridge Track and New Zealand’s best sausages. The farm is two minutes from a local supermarket, pub and cafe, Tui backpackers and the pool. Te Anau and Invercargill are both an hour away. Accommodation is a four bedroom house fully furnished, with your own private room. If you enjoy the great outdoors, love animals and enjoy a drink and chat and great sunrises and sunsets, c’mon over. We milk 1,200 cows on two adjoining large scale farms, through two rotary sheds. A bit of milking experience and a driver’s license would be handy. We look after our team well and are looking for a keen, enthusiastic and fit person or a couple/friends to help through the calving season. Our roster is 6 – 1 and we can tailor hours of work to suit you. This position requires the new SSE visa extension announced recently or a WHV (working holiday visa). To learn more please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] and then click on our Contact Us tab. Cheers, Mani

ORCHARD/PACKHOUSE WORK AVAILABLE in the Napier/Hawke’s Bay area, on the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island. No experience necessary. [Contact info available to subscribers] is a working hostel in Napier with a family environment, with no overnight or short term stays. We have several jobs coming available. Note this is for backpackers only. We live in a safe place and provide work accommodations and transport if required for all our guests. We are located in a quiet location less than a minute from town and the beach. Rates start at $160, and we have work all year round. This current job is eight week minimum, starting in August. You will need: a working Holiday Visa or SSE Visa, a New Zealand bank account, and an IRD number. If interested, please send an email to [Contact info available to subscribers] and we will send an application form and find a job that works for you.

North Carolina

LIVE IN OUR GUEST COTTAGE adjacent to a bold creek on our nine acre home site located within a conservation community in Western North Carolina. The location is in a rural, gated community, east of Asheville and Black Mountain. I-40 at the Old Fort exit is 12 miles away. Lake Lure and the Blue Ridge Parkway are 10 to 45 minutes. We’re an active older couple looking for a settled middle-aged woman to help us gain freedom of movement knowing our four pets and property are being cared for when we are away for a day or a few weeks. We are away off and on for short trips. Our location has been popular for 15 years with artists and outdoor lovers who enjoy walking/hiking/gardening and being outside. In exchange for our cottage/utilities/laundry are pet care when needed, and 18 hours per week that can include landscape maintenance at the cottage and house, light gardening, occasional light housekeeping or errands. Flexible scheduling except when pet care is needed. This offering is for an undetermined period. Can be short-term (months) to a couple of years. Right to leave with 30 day notice by either party. No children, pets or live-ins permitted. The caretaker will need to stay in our nearby main house when we are away for periods to properly take care of our pets. (2) 17-year-old cats, (1) 12-year-old cat, (1) 14-year-old Jack Russell mix. Our pets are good natured and a caretaker must like cats and dogs. The starting date will be after 9/21/21. We offer rent free and expense-free living in our two bedroom, 1½ bath cottage 300 ft. from the main house. The cottage is adjacent to a bold creek, has its own garden plot, porch and outside patio. Internet is provided. No landline. We will try and match your skill and experience levels to our needs if some extra income is desired but not necessary. Applicants must have some form of basic independent income and not be solely financially dependent on our arrangement. Details of your past applicable experiences needed. Income in exchange for additional services, up to 10 hours per week available. References checked. Proof of minimum income required, such as social security or pension. Non-smokers, no drugs, good health. Reliable transportation. No offsite work. No drama. We’re not looking for a manager or executive type. No staff here to supervise other than the birds and bees. Written resume, and photos required. A face-to-face meeting will be required before commitment. Inquires must be within reasonable proximity to North Carolina, if you are considering relocating here. Please respond to [Contact info available to subscribers]

A SUSTAINABLE FARM is seeking occasional caretaker(s) with their own RV for a long-term stay in exchange for one weekend per month of farm care and for back up farm care on vacations. Outside of this day-to-day do as much as you like or as little. We are nestled in the Brushy Mountain foothills of North Carolina. See [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information, and email with interest to [Contact info available to subscribers].

Ohio

HELP NEEDED. I have an Amish built cabin in Coshocton County, in Fresno, OH. It is on 18.9 acres of land. The farm has about 20 chickens, 12 highlander cows, two emus, one goat, five sheep, two pigs (which will be gone in September), an older horse (Deka) and a donkey (Billy Sue). The cabin is 16’x30′ with second floor bedroom with a 4’x6′ deck overlooking the valley. Heat will be via wood stove. The caretaker cabin will have a small bathroom/shower, small kitchen, and electric and internet access. It is free to live in exchange for taking care of the place. We are looking for someone that likes to live sustainably, help us with the farm, cut and trim grass, take care of the animals and property. We always help when we are there. There are plenty places to work for additional money but your living expenses are not a worry. On off hours, there is an opportunity to explore the land and forage for wild edible plants. Our goal is to build a permaculture farm and try to be as sustainable, but also be practical. Eventually being off the grid is another desire. Basically, make it so people would like to visit, learn and maybe stay. We have two other cabins and will be holding classes covering camping skills, etc. We do not live there, but come on weekends. When we are there, we have bon fires, picnics and other events. Not to mention, help with the place. We work in Cleveland to make this all possible. There is another cabin for us. We are trying to establish a permaculture environment with fruit trees, gardens, startup grape vines and a fishing pond. I can send pictures of the area and cabin. If you are interested, please email us at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Oklahoma

FULL-TIME CARETAKER COUPLE needed in Durham, OK. A large ranch in western Oklahoma is looking for a couple to be our full-time groundskeeper/part-time housekeeper for the owner’s private residence. The groundskeeper duties entail: maintaining flower gardens, in-ground swimming pool, lawns, multiple lawn irrigation systems, wildlife feeders and fences all located on the owner’s private grounds. Also watering and caring for trees, general labor handyman style various projects, caring for lawns at the hunting lodge, guest house, and ranch headquarters and along the main ranch road. Maintaining equipment pertaining to these duties is also required. The housekeeper will be responsible for cleaning and stocking the owner’s residence, and assisting in the grounds as necessary. The job requires being comfortable in a rural setting and understanding the demands of ranch life, with early mornings, and long spring and summer days. The location is extremely rural with a low population. Must be dependable, non-smoking, responsible, honest, positive, and respectful with a get-it-done attitude! Must have a valid driver’s license, and be willing to submit to a drug test. Pay will be based on experience. The position comes with housing and utilities. Please email your resume with work history to [Contact info available to subscribers]

house sitter NEEDED in Mustang, Oklahoma for my private, minimal tiny house. I will be home sometimes but your space is always private and guaranteed. This includes A+ living standards. Ideally this will turn into a long-term situation. Duties include pet-care, cleaning, and gardening. The digs, plus a small salary provided. You will need some portable income too. Seniors (aged 65+ are encourage to apply). Please send a letter to Caretaker, [Contact info available to subscribers]

Oregon

WORK TRADE POSITION AVAILABLE. Farm/Ranch Hand/Handyman needed in Boring, Oregon. We are looking for someone who knows how to work with horses. The full time job duties would include: cleaning stalls, pasturing horses, feeding horses, cleaning water buckets and giving fresh water, farm maintenance/upkeep of barns, grounds, feed rooms, able to buck hay, harrowing arenas, able to work independently and efficiently, be able to work with approximately 15 horses, and get along with the horse owners. In exchange for work we have a one bedroom studio apartment, full kitchen and bath available. Utilities would also be included on site on a gated ranch. We are looking for one person or possibly a retired couple. No pets allowed, due to wildlife surrounding the farm. If a secondary job is needed please mention this, as the owners are willing to work with a secondary job since this will be a job share with another ranch hand. This is at the minimum an eight hour job. We do request non-smokers or no drug use on the farm, we try to keep it family orientated since the tenants are in and out all day long. We are currently working on building a paddock paradise as well for the horses. If you feel this job is for you please contact us at [Contact info available to subscribers] We look forward to meeting you.

LOOKING FOR AN ENERGETIC COUPLE with their own RV, with excellent people skills to help with a private family campground, doing maintenance, landscaping, cleaning the club house and rest rooms, in return for free RV space rent and utilities. We are 10 minutes from Eugene on the beautiful Fern Ridge Lake. Minimum commitment is now through September 30. If you are interested, please email your resumes and a photo of your RV to [Contact info available to subscribers] and include “Oregon Opportunity” in the Subject Line.

Pennsylvania

PRIVATE ESTATE FARM looking for an energetic and physically fit full-time GARDENER/part-time HOUSEKEEPER couple in South Central Pennsylvania. We are searching for an experienced couple to live on-site to help care for the lawns, gardens, and buildings. The gardener’s responsibilities include monitoring the health of the plants, watering, year-round pruning of trees and shrubs, mowing and maintenance of lawns, weeding and care of extensive and varied gardens, soil cultivation, digging, edging, harvesting seasonal fruits, vegetables, and flowers, maintenance and cleaning of hard surfaces around the property including paved areas and driveways to include snow removal, sweeping and leaf blowing under the direction of the farm manager. Experience with use, general maintenance and care of the equipment and machinery is necessary. The housekeeper responsibilities include cleaning of two seasonally occupied homes, taking care of laundry (cleaning and ironing), making beds, vacuuming and mopping, dusting furniture, washing woodwork, polishing silver, running errands, buying groceries, shopping for the household, and preparing homes for the arrival of family and guests. The ideal couple must have: a minimum two years’ experience in similar roles, strong organizational skills and take pride in attention to detail, ability to meet physical requirements, good and checkable references, valid driver’s licenses, must be acceptably fluent in English, adaptable and flexible, self-starting, reliable and hardworking. The schedule is 5/6 days per week for the Gardener and 3/4 days per week for the Housekeeper. Flexibility is required. Some extra hours, evenings or weekends required. The couple will be provided with a home on the farm (suitable for children and pets). A generous salary and benefits package, based on experience and personal and professional references, will be provided. Personal interview required. Please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

EXPERIENCED HORSE CARETAKER NEEDED. Immediate opening available for someone to turn out/bring in 11 horses, clean and fill water buckets and fill hay nets, cobweb barn monthly, sweep or rake the alleyway to keep things neat and tidy, and use the tractor to drag the arena. Must have references with horse experience. About 1½ hours per day. In exchange you will receive a two bedroom 1,500 square foot apartment. Ideally you will have no pets and absolutely no children. There is an opportunity to earn money with additional work. Can accommodate a person in school or with outside work. Opportunity available for skilled riding as well. Located in Cochranville, Pennsylvania. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

[Contact info available to subscribers], near English Center, Pennsylvania, anticipates an opening for full-time caretakers. The Club consists of over 6,000 acres of property and 85 members. The caretakers are responsible for housekeeping, meal preparation, outdoor/food plot maintenance, and care of equipment. Caretaker income consists of base salary, and income from a robust meal concession. A private apartment, adjacent to the Clubhouse, is included with all utilities. Experience in running sporting camps preferred, but will consider related experience. Applications will be accepted until November 1, 2021. Interested parties should forward a cover letter with salary history, resume and three recent letters of reference to [Contact info available to subscribers] and include “Pennsylvania Caretaker Position” in the Subject Line for forwarding purposes. Thanks.

ESTATE MANAGER COUPLE NEEDED for a beautiful 30 acre Bucks County, PA estate. Separate house suitable for a couple provided. Interior and exterior responsibilities. Detailed job descriptions provided for experienced, qualified candidates. Please provide resumes with your salary history. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Rhode Island

FULL-TIME, LIVE-IN CARETAKER NEEDED in Newport, Rhode Island on a magnificent Estate. Compensation negotiable, along with room and board, car and more. The owner is on site in season (May/June – September/October). Experience and handyman skills preferred. Must pass a background check. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers].

Scotland

CARETAKING/HOUSEKEEPING COUPLE required for our house on a beautiful estate near Newton Stewart in southwest Scotland. We are often away so we need a responsible, happy couple able to work on their own dealing with any problems that may arise, and with tradesmen, etc. There is also the opportunity for part-time work in the garden and grounds. Free accommodation provided in a fully furnished (if required) self-contained flat. Pay will be £15,000 – £25,000 to depend on the skill set of individuals. Please apply by mailing your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Texas

EXPERIENCED WORKING RANCH MANAGER NEEDED at a private equine facility in Athens, TX. There are 48 horses on 132 acres of great grass, four ponds, and oak trees. Have horses only, currently no other animals. Seeking a person or working couple (non-smokers only) that is an all-around very knowledgeable handyman and has equine experience and if a working couple ideally a woman who will specialize in caring for the horses. Note, prepping this farm and horses for marketing prior to relocating. I will be putting this farm located in Texas for sale ASAP, then plan to move and build a new farm. Initially, there will be a period of about five to eight weeks to complete maintenance and repairs prior to marketing, then sell here and ideally you will assist with the move, building new equine facilities, and remain on the new farm permanently caring for the horses and facilities. I have totally built two farms in CO and TX in the past and look forward to the future and the adventure. This position is permanent. Live on site, all utilities included (including high speed internet, Wi-Fi and 42 inch TV with 220 channels/Dish TV), limited space for children. Pay is commensurate with responsibility, maturity, abilities, and experience. $12,000 in bonuses. The needs of the horses come first, period. Primary maintenance and repair duties: fencing, tree cutting and cleanup, mowing pastures with 15 foot batwing shredder, tractor/loader operating, weed eating fence lines, cleaning barns, power washing facilities – inside and out, minor carpentry/electrical/plumbing, welding and straightening damaged gates and panels, general mechanical and maintenance abilities that are necessary on a farm. I do not expect one person to be able to do everything listed above, however you must be able to perform most of the above list. To learn more please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] and then please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR A CARETAKER OR COUPLE at [Contact info available to subscribers] facilities to help care for our horses and perform basic farm work in exchange for a large, furnished two bedroom apartment. Utilities included. This is the perfect position for someone with supplemental income (pension, etc.) who loves country living and being around horses. HARTH facilities are located right on the shores of Lake Buchanan in Burnet, TX so bring your fishing rod! [Contact info available to subscribers] serves those with a variety of physical, emotional, and mental challenges through our therapeutic riding programs. [Contact info available to subscribers] also offers healing programs for combat veterans. The successful candidate must have extensive experience caring for horses, positive/self-starter, non-smoker, dependable and team player. No pets. Must have own transportation. Experienced in basic ranch repairs fixing pipes, tractor work etc. and willingness to volunteer in our therapeutic riding program would be a plus. Background and references checked. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves a calm, positive, healing environment away from the hustle and bustle of city life. For more information on [Contact info available to subscribers] For more info, please send your bio/resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

FULL-TIME RANCH CARETAKER NEEDED at a deer breeding ranch near Waco, Texas. [Contact info available to subscribers] is a small selective breeding ranch for Fallow deer and Black Buck antelope. A full-time candidate should have a general working knowledge of animal husbandry and basic ranch equipment/operations. If you are a respectful person with strong work ethics who also wants to be respected and looking for a long-term place to hang your hat, this might be a good fit. Salary $40,000/year (fully qualified). To learn more, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] To apply, please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Vermont

FULL-TIME CARETAKER COUPLE NEEDED at a 30 acre working farm called [Contact info available to subscribers] in Central Vermont. Fantasy Island is a gorgeous working farm in Marshfield, VT. We have many animals ranging from beautiful pheasants, chickens, ducks and peacocks to cows, alpacas, llamas, mini horses, and big draft horses. So many more in between. We take pride in providing the best care for the land and our animals throughout the year in all the seasons. The farm is a family retreat as well as a working Airbnb, corporate and social event grounds. We are continuously expanding, adding more attractions to the farm and more animals to the pack! We hope to find a couple who is just as passionate as we are about the place and looking to better it each day. The owners are long-term employers who use the residence on the property throughout the year for business and personally. The property is used for corporate, social and family events. You will provide ongoing maintenance, repair, remodeling and care of the property. The caretaker couple must be mechanically inclined and experienced in mechanical repairs (i.e. small engines), repair work and lawn/outdoor land maintenance. The caretaker couple will work on projects to update the buildings on the property (renovation work) and will complete these projects themselves and contract out when needed (e.g. electrical, plumbing work). Must have a knowledge of horses and animals, as well as riding. Candidates must be self-starters with great attention to detail. The caretaker couple must be aware of their limitations and meticulous in their actions to avoid causing larger issues. We are seeking a long-term caretaker couple who can step into and keep it running. Full housing is available, with room to board one horse, salaried option and other benefits. To apply, please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

house sitter needed November 2 – 27 for a solar powered house on 40 acres in the Green Mountains, 18 miles south of Montpelier. MUST have 4WD or AWD with high clearance, familiar with wood heat, able to run a snow blower/plow and generally be a handy person/couple who is fit and able to walk stairs and hills. Duties: keep the house immaculate, water 30+ houseplants, feed two dogs and two cats. Dogs need two walks/day, at least 45 minutes each. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Virginia

INNKEEPER NEEDED. The beautiful and historic [Contact info available to subscribers] of Ashland, VA, seeks a polished and professional Innkeeper or Boutique Hotel General Manager with successful experience operating at least 10-guest rooms and an upscale restaurant. We will hire a Director of Operations who can run it all, Inn, Restaurant, and Events, or hire an Innkeeper and Restaurant/F&B Manager separately. On the restaurant manager side, we are looking for solid beverage knowledge, especially wines. We offer a competitive salary and onsite housing for a single or couple without pets. Regional experience is preferred. To apply, please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKING COUPLE NEEDED for a vacation home in Hampton, Virginia shared by two families. The home is a perfectly restored, a circa 1900 house on a lovely waterfront property. Our current caretakers are retiring in July. Caretaker housing is provided in a turn-key, one bedroom cottage apartment with laundry facilities. Utilities included. Caretakers enjoy access to the main house amenities when it is unoccupied, including a hot tub, workout equipment, steam shower, smoker, pizza oven, dock, etc. Skills in home/landscape maintenance and housekeeping, organization, communication and a dedicated work ethic will be required for this job. Food preparation skills and the ability to support occasional entertaining will be a plus! Tasks include but are not limited to: Keeping the house clean and ready for visitors; Performing or managing maintenance of and/or repairs to the house and property; Making sure everything is in good working order; Arranging and overseeing contracted service work or improvement projects such as painting, remodeling, HVAC work, etc.; Power washing; General care and maintenance of the dock, boat, jet skis and lifts; Improvement and maintenance of professionally landscaped gardens and lawns; Facilitating family visits with kitchen provisioning and some food preparation. To apply, please email your resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Washington

CARETAKER NEEDED on a tiny ranch near the Canadian border, 38 miles from Colville, WA. Seasonal three to four months from May to September. This is a tranquil country location. Need a self-motivated person willing to do outdoor as well as a few indoor tasks between two to three hours a day such as gardening, watering, brush pile burning, and tree trimming. Most weekends off. Must be able to operate: small backhoe, chain saw, riding lawn mower, and DR trimmer. Mechanical and computer skills are a plus. Couples are welcome, but only one paid position is available. If the Canadian border is open, it’s five miles to a Walmart, otherwise it’s 15 miles to a grocery store. Indoor bedroom available in a separate building, or your own RV. This spot in the forest would suit the artist type or someone seeking solitude. To inquire please write [Contact info available to subscribers]. Applicants must include three non-family telephone references.

FULL-TIME CAMPGROUND CARETAKER NEEDED. A member-owned camping club is looking for a full-time caretaker to live at the RV campground in Naches, Washington, seven days a week, year-round. The job and access to the residence will begin in February or March of 2022 but some part-time training may begin immediately on a limited schedule throughout the camping season to the closing in October. This position is designed to provide a living as well as flexible time off. The caretaker will maintain the cleanliness of the campground, perform grounds maintenance, emergency repairs, and visual security of the campground year-round. Any prospective caretaker must agree to submit to a criminal background, driving record check, and a drug test. This is a permanent position; we are looking for someone who will be with us for a few years. Basic necessary requirements include: the ability to work independently and as directed by the management of the camp’s Board of Directors, commitment to a full-time effort (if a couple applies, at least one person must be dedicated to the campground and not have another job), must be able to live year-round at the caretaker’s residence, present yourself professionally and courteously to all guests and camp members, motivated to keep the campground fully operational, facilities clean, and the grounds groomed for members, able to lift 50 lbs. and perform tasks that include physical strength such as: manually digging and cutting tree limbs, practical mechanical, plumbing and electrical skills for general repairs and maintenance of various machinery, equipment, irrigation, pumps and well systems. Must have a current valid driver’s license in good standing is required, your own vehicle and proof of insurance. Housing as part of total compensation, along with a monthly salary with COLA increases based on federal fluctuations. Two days off per week. These days will be negotiated so as not to impact the campground. Two weeks of paid vacation provided. Time off must be planned and authorized in advance so coverage arrangements can be found. The position does not include health care or vision or dental coverage. To apply, please send your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers].

THE [Contact info available to subscribers] is now accepting applications for our Autumn 2021 Innkeeper-Chef apprenticeship program! Would you like to live, work and learn at a historic property in the San Juan Islands of Washington? Whether you are looking to become an innkeeper, chef or entrepreneur, this program will be an educational adventure. The program provides housing, year-round full time hours and an hourly rate of up to $25/hour. For more information and to apply, please go to [Contact info available to subscribers]

LOOKING FOR ARTISTS/CRAFTSPEOPLE to assist us in working with wood on Orcas Island, WA. We have sixty acres of paradise on the water with forestry and permaculture projects being put in place. We are seeking a mature person(s) and/or family to trade for living here, with negotiation as to how to work together successfully. Looking for conscientious and experienced person(s) who have the skills to work with wood that we are going to cut from our forest and mill. We are looking to build a barn and other small structures. Experience with rock work is beneficial. Some caretaking may be required. We are situated near a beautiful state park with fresh water lakes and fishing, close to the charming village of Eastsound. It is a great opportunity for the right person(s). For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wisconsin

FULL-TIME CARETAKER WANTED for a 10 unit Inn in White Lake, a small village in Langlade County, Wisconsin. Duties include checking people/guests into their rooms, cleaning the rooms after guests have checked out, changing the laundry towels, bedding and such on a daily basis, and maintaining a clean Inn at all times. Experienced preferred, but not necessary – will train if needed. Retail/hotel experience is always helpful. I need someone with an upbeat attitude or a people person. This is a great job for a single person or couple who could do it together. Compensation will be an apartment overlooking the Wolf River with a working wood fireplace in the bedroom with its own bathroom. Also a monthly wage plus quarterly bonuses. Starting interviews now. Prefer no pets (my last caretaker had a barking dog which was too noisy, and the guests complained). Will be doing background checks. No drugs or alcohol allowed. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wyoming

A SEASONAL MAINTENANCE POSITION is available at a historic Wyoming dude ranch. Nestled in the Bighorn Mountains and surrounded by a million acres of national forest, [Contact info available to subscribers] has an opening for a maintenance position. We are looking for a hard-working individual with plumbing and electrical experience. Salary will be contingent on experience, and an additional bonus will be paid at the end of season. Room and board also included. To apply, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Culinary Creative seeks caretaking role which includes cooking. A creative professional for many years (designer, artist, chef), I am especially interested in caring for horses and animals, gardens and kitchens, along with other caretaking and property needs. Please contact Michelle at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Trustworthy property caretaker/security guard available. My name is Peter. I’m 45-years-old, clean, and respectful; mature down-to-earth with 20+ years’ professional experience in Security and Property management and home repairs. I come with plenty of tools. Currently living in North Dakota. I’m looking to move closer to nature – remote, off-grid situations would be great! Absentee home owner, farm or ranch. All situations considered. Please visit my site for more info at [Contact info available to subscribers].

I am a physically fit, active, single 52-year-old woman. I have been a nanny, worked for the military and now own my own cleaning service. I am looking for my next journey. I am a reliable, hard worker and honest. I do have a 2.5 lb. house dog as my companion. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] if interested. Thank you, Melissa

Caretaker Couple on the Big Island Hawaii. Aloha, we are Brant and Deborah. We have 30 years of organic farming, handyman, housekeeping, and caregiver experience. We like to keep things clean and organized. Brant renovated old coffee shacks, ran farms, maintained crops, gardens, lawns organically. Deborah has excellent time management skills and has experience running schedules. We are interested in a long-term caretaker agreement that includes a private family dwelling and compensation plan. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

New York

House/Apartment Sitter available. Professional female with excellent references available for short or long-term commitment. Will care for a cat or small dog. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Common sense is my number one asset. I’m reliable, honest, non-smoking, clean and ready to take care of your property needs. Have some tools and handyman skills. Have my own income and valid driver’s license. Looking for a quiet, rural setting. Will exchange work for a small house, plus utilities for 20 hours of work per week. Willing to work extra for a stipend. Can do mowing, weed-wacking, low tree maintenance, some snow removal, as well as general cleaning. I’m neat and clean, with your security in mind at all times. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Hardworking, organized female is seeking a long-term house sitting or caretaking position in Philadelphia, PA. I am a clean and quiet individual who can manage a busy schedule, keep on track, and complete a multitude of tasks. I have years of experience with hospitality, pet care, cleaning, and general upkeep. I will consider all types of housing. Trustworthy and excellent references can be provided. If interested, please reach out to me at [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you.

Mature Couple seeking a house sitting, caretaking position for the month of December in South to Central Orange County, California. Our dates are somewhat flexible. We have excellent references. Open to utility reimbursement. We have one small dog, and would love to care for your pets/plants/etc. too. We don’t smoke/drug. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Michigan

Friendly, mature, capable and communicative native Michigander, transplanted years ago to Colorado and now retired, is ready willing and able to care for your Michigan property this winter, preferably in Oakland County. Prefer November 2021 – February 2022 but dates and duration are negotiable. Longer term a possibility for the right situation. Experienced with homes, pets, plants, gardens, engaging lawn care and snow removal, errands, vendor and administrative management. Experience with downsizing homes. Resourceful and reliable. Enjoy walking/hiking, Michigan lakes, yoga, reading and writing, healthy and simple living. If interested, kindly email Caretaker at [Contact info available to subscribers] and let’s chat.

North Dakotan, 36-year-old looking for the right farming/ranching job. Born/raised/currently live on a farm and ranch in central North Dakota. Very well versed in all heavy equipment including pay loader, combine, any haying equipment, skid steer, semi, grain truck, augers, grain cart, 4 wheel drive tractors, big wheel sprayers (sprayed for a agronomy company for five years), trencher and hauling cattle. Currently work in the oilfield in North Dakota (nine years) and own a small herd of registered Angus cattle. Advanced horse rider in both feedlot and mountain settings. Can come with horses, saddles, pack saddles, newer stock combo and a newer GMC diesel to use. References on both horse riding and working cattle available. If I have the qualifications that your farm/ranch could use or need please text or call Heidi at [Contact info available to subscribers].

I am looking for a position as a resident cook, gardener and caretaker in coastal California, Oregon or Washington. I am a mature single woman with culinary training as well as experience in vegetable and flower gardening, and general pet care. I have worked in guest services, am computer literate and have taken care of large properties for absentee owners. I am honest, self-motivated, and organized. No drinking, no drugs and no drama. Resume and references available. Please contact Lainie at [Contact info available to subscribers] Thanks for your interest and I look forward to hearing from you!

My name is Bud Coleman. I have been a caretaker since 1989. My wife and I initially lived in a small caretaker house situated upon a 153 acre property of which we oversaw the maintenance and upkeep of my employer’s larger vacation home. We did so until the death of my employer. I am now the caretaker of a lodge cottage at the Greenbrier Sporting Club in White Sulphur Springs, WV. I’ve been doing so there for 10+ years. My wife of 35+ years and I are hoping to find a potential caretaking opportunity in the Front Royal, Virginia area or nearby vicinity. We desire to move nearer our daughter and grandchildren. I do have basic plumbing, painting and carpentry skills and can provide ample tools. I also have plentiful lawn care experience. My wife and I can also offer cleaning and/or cooking duties if so needed. I do have vast experience in working with HVAC, television and internet providers/contractors in relation to acquiring estimates for my employer’s consideration and approval. If you should have any questions whatsoever, please do not hesitate to ask. For more information, please contact me via email at [Contact info available to subscribers] or by phone or text at [Contact info available to subscribers]

We are a professional, health conscious and energetic couple seeking a long-term, full time, salaried, live on domestic/caretaker position. Our experience includes property management, fine gardening and staff supervision along with contractor management, deep cleaning, shopping/errands, HVAC maintenance, repairs of plumbing and electric. Proficient in computer use, cooking and pet care, clean driver’s license, background and lifestyle we are the perfect couple to assist you and manage your property. Please call/text [Contact info available to subscribers]. Thank you.

Looking for a Caretaker/Pet-Sitter Position in or near Charlotte, NC. Long-term arrangements may be possible. I am 60-years-young, with over 40 years of experience in Customer Service, Restaurant Hospitality and Management. I love people and animals and enjoy having fun with them. I have property management experience in business also through being a live-in Innkeeper, while running a small Inn in a tourist town for two years not too far from the U of A. I am at the point in my life where I want to enjoy my family who are local and am committed with the right environment to complete a book that’s been inspiring me for the last five years. I have excellent references, both professional and personal. I am of the old school so my work ethic and personal values are my signature. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Mature Woman available to care for property/family needs… children, animals, gardens. Spicy Southern Special Ed progressive teacher (Waldorf, homeschool, Montessori) massage therapist/holistic consultant, landscaper/gardener/farmer, native language is canine-chickens, dogs, cats, goats experience. Yoga meditative lifestyle. Smoke free seeking same. Multicultural background, sense of humor. Great cook, paleo, vegan, raw, primitive, Vedic or just Southern style. Have caretaking experience, hospice and dementia, around house painting. Communal/off grid familiar, seeking similar using any or all of skills in. Have cast iron skillet, will travel! References available. Seeking long-term. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] and mention Gazette in the subject line. Thanks.

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XENIA STUDIO began with the quest to find a beautiful yet simple pair of earrings that was affordable but not fast-fashion. When owner Vanessa couldn’t find what she was looking for, she taught herself how to make her own jewelry. The result is a line of unique statement jewelry that focuses on harmonious combinations of shapes in pleasing color palettes. Xenia Studio’s mission is to provide affordable jewelry that is expressive and transformative, simple yet meaningful. Special adornments to accompany you wherever life takes you. To learn more, please visit etsy.com/shop/thexeniastudio and use code “CARETAKER” at checkout for 20% off your purchase.

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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. My wife and I 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 for called Medi-Share. I wanted to send you some information 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 400,000+ who share in each other’s medical burdens. Since 1993 more than $4 Billion in medical expenses have been shared and discounted by Medi-Share members. Always free and unlimited with Medi-Share: · 24/7 Telehealth · TeleCounseling · Dental and Vision Discounts · Prayer and Encouragement If you would like to learn more, please go to http://join.medishare.com/caretaker 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

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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 lastdkcowboy.com or you can write to me at lastdkslashcowboy@gmail.com