FEATURED JOB OPENING: Live-In Caretaker Couple - near Vancouver Island, BC

This is three month live-in position, March - May, in floating off-grid cabin 27 miles east of Vancouver Island by boat. We are looking for a couple to live-in and work on various wood working and general maintenance projects in preparation of our 2024 tourist season. Work includes pressure washing, housekeeping, woodworking, firewood stacking, as well as general caretaking of cabins. Internet use and cabin accomodation are all provided. Our lodge and cabins are only accessible by boat or float plane. 

Ideal candidates must: have carpentry skills, housekeeping skills, be physically fit, agile and healthy, be familiar with wood heat and off grid living, content with long periods of isolation as we are 27 miles by boat from the nearest town.

Assets: Experience driving boats, first aid, mechanical skills

Family Homestead - Farm Manager Opportunity With Housing in VT

We're a small family with a big dream: transforming our 100-acre homestead into a resilient, regenerative, diversified family farm. We're committed to sustainable, organic, and permaculture practices, and we're looking for a dedicated, experienced and collaborative Farm Manager to help us make this dream a reality. 

Our hill-farm property has multiple ponds, a small orchard, 20 acres of pasture, and over 90 acres of hardwood forest and sugarbush. These natural features provide a diverse range of agricultural and ecological opportunities we’d love to explore. With power and water in the barn and workshop, and potential housing on the property, suitable for an individual, couple, or family, we're ready to take the next step in our journey.

The Opportunity:

We are in search of a passionate individual, couple, or family to partner with us. The role extends beyond traditional farming responsibilities to encompass comprehensive management of the homestead, with a strong focus on establishing a self-sufficient and resilient lifestyle. As part of our farmstead, you'll not only contribute your skills but also have the opportunity to share in this lifestyle.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, design, and implement permaculture farming practices for the homestead, taking full advantage of the pastures, ponds, and forest.
• Procure and prepare site for the introduction of livestock, including cattle (meat steers and dairy cow), poultry (laying hens and meat birds), and potentially other livestock
• Develop passive irrigation, fencing, and rotational grazing systems
• Manage day-to-day farm operations, including planting, harvesting, routine animal care, milking, and seasonal processing
• Manage annual kitchen and production gardens, ensuring their health and productivity
• Establish perennial food forest
• Implement cover cropping, no-till farming and permaculture practices.
• Minimize pesticide use and explore natural pest management techniques.
• Maintain and repair buildings, equipment, and infrastructure as needed.
• Handle year round maintenance projects, including weather-proofing, plowing, shoveling, landscaping, trail maintenance, woodlot management, long-term food storage systems, etc.
• Collaborate with our family regularly to ensure the farm aligns with our vision and goals.
• Coordination with external vendors, partners, and suppliers as needed

Qualifications:

• Experience in holistic, integrated farming and homesteading
• Knowledge of permaculture principles and regenerative farming practices
• Proficiency in animal husbandry and garden, field, and orchard management 
• Proficiency in building and equipment maintenance and repair
• Strong commitment to resilience, sustainability, and community engagement
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Excellent communication skills 

Why This is a Great Opportunity:

This position offers an exceptional opportunity for an experienced farm manager, dedicated couple, or a family. Nestled in South Woodstock, VT less than 10 minutes from the idyllic village of Woodstock - rated by Conde’ Nast magazine as “the most beautiful small town in America”, our farm enjoys the beauty of Vermont's countryside and is situated within a wonderful family-friendly community, complete with top-rated schools, a wealth of cultural opportunities, a national park, Killington Ski Mountain, and countless nearby amenities.

As an integral part of our farm, you'll share in the potential bounty of our homestead. We are committed to nurturing the land and cultivating a diverse range of fresh, sustainably-grown vegetables, fruits, and pasture-raised meat and eggs. Our dream is to share this future harvest with those who contribute to our farm's growth and success. This means you'll have the chance to be a part of the journey towards providing wholesome and delicious produce and protein, fostering a deep connection with the future fruits of your labor.

Commitment:

We are looking for a candidate committed to seeing through the execution of the vision outlined above. This position is envisioned as a full-time role, while adapting to the seasonal nature of farming. We are also open to part-time arrangements for highly efficient candidates with a track record of exceptional performance.

Compensation:

We are open to different compensation arrangements, including hourly pay, BYO housing, or on-site housing in exchange for work. We’re open to involvement in profit-sharing of farm goods sold after covering operational costs, as well as full access to the farm's produce and products. Compensation will be discussed with the right candidate based on experience and goals alignment.

How to Apply:

If you are a skilled farmer, a dedicated couple, or a family looking to immerse yourself in a sustainable, resilient life in the beautiful setting of South Woodstock, VT and if this opportunity aligns with your passion and experience, we'd love to hear from you. Please send us the following:

A letter telling us about your background and experience and why you would love to be considered for this opportunity.

We're excited to welcome a dedicated Farm Manager to our team and collaborate in the growth of our homestead to create a resilient and abundant future together.

Hiring for Working Couple to Manage a 14 Room Motel - Hiawassee, GA

Looking for a caretaking couple to manage a clean small 14 room motel in the Mountains on North Georgia. Work close to Hiawassee GA!

Large managers apartment is included with all utilities paid fixed 1400 per month salary!

Willing to relocate the right candidate. Two year minimum commitment.

The couples will have all responsibilites to run a small motel. Including cleaning, maintenance, reservations by online and by phone etc...basically everything you can think off running a small motel.

Couple should be handy with repairs and etc..

FEATURED JOB OPENING: Grill Cook(s) - Ticaboo, UT

Department: Food and Beverage/Grill

Job Status: Full Time Seasonal

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

Reports To: Retail & Restaurant Manager

Amount of Travel Required: None 

Job Type: Regular 

Positions Supervised: None 

Work Schedule: Must be able to work weekends, holidays, morning and evening shifts based on business needs. 

POSITION SUMMARY

Greets customers in a friendly professional manner and rings retail items into the POS or takes food orders using the Food based POS system. Accurately takes orders, records transactions with accurate payment methods and change. Upsells guest by asking additional buying or side item questions. Reports to work in clean uniform and meets company appearance and grooming standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Report to duty on time, well-groomed and in proper uniform.

• Cook and maintain all temperatures of food at the proper levels.
• Keep work area neat, clean, sanitized and organized.
• Maintain all refrigerator checks first thing in the morning, throughout the day, and at the close of the day.
• Prep in advance where possible: morning shift for evening shift, evening shift for breakfast shift.
• Pull all frozen product ahead of time for proper cooling procedures.
• Responsible for waste control and assisting with maintaining a weekly condemned sheet.
• Check all incoming product according to the invoices to ensure what is received complies with the billing.
• Stock condiments, napkins, cups lids, plates, food etc. with back up & under stock.
• Make sure all food product is labeled, dated, and rotated (FIFO) First In First Out.
• Perform any other duties that may be required or directed by Management.
• Follow all Environmental and OSHA Safety policies and procedures.

Computer Skills:  Ability to operate or be trained to operate various operations related software programs.
 

Certifications & Licenses: Servsafe and Utah food handler’s card/certification

Other Requirements:

Property Manager/Maintenance Tech - Salem, OR

Our Candidate Search
We are seeking positions for individuals and two-person teams with experience in property management to join a dynamic and growing organization. The roles are for Park Managers and Maintenance Techs who live on-site and oversee all daily operations of a manufactured housing community.
Job Description Summary:
Manager
• Billing and depositing rents using billing and banking software systems
• Pursuing delinquent accounts when necessary
• Welcoming new resident applicants and processing applications for residency
• Completing and signing new rental agreements in keeping with community standards
• Monitoring the premises and enforcing community rules and regulations, issuing reminders and formal notices when necessary
• Inspecting common areas as well as individual spaces to ensure a clean and well-kept appearance
• Maintaining positive resident relations and encouraging a vibrant community atmosphere
• Building and maintaining detailed and highly organized records and files
• Coordinate with team members on legal matters, including evictions
• Respond promptly to emergencies
• Generally, provide on-site leadership and discipline throughout the community
Maintenance Tech
• Perform routine landscape maintenance, light to moderate general maintenance work, and ensure compliance with state law on the physical condition of the property
• Monitoring the common areas and park-owned homes, if any, to ensure the community is maintained in clean and tidy shape
• Monitor the condition and usage of utility connections and meters, where applicable
• Generally, maintain the physical components and utility infrastructure of the property
• Respond promptly to emergencies
• Oversee resolution of maintenance and other projects, interacting with and coordinating the work of vendors and contractors
• Managing supplies and inventory, including park-owned homes, if any
Qualifications

Campground Management - Yellowstone National Park

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Lodging team in Yellowstone National Park!

Are you enthusiastic about hospitality, people, and beautiful places? By working at Yellowstone National Park, you will get all three! As part of our Lodging team, you will be a proud steward of the park and play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to our guests!

We operate 9 lodging facilities with over 2,000 guest rooms across 6 locations throughout Yellowstone. Guest accommodations include cabins and hotel rooms ranging from rustic to modern. We’re hiring Campground Employees to Live. Work. Explore. this summer in iconic Yellowstone National Park!

Job Summary:
Campground managers are responsible for daily upkeep of campground sites, cleaning & maintenance of comfort stations, giving campers outstanding guest service experiences and being subject matter experts on all things camping in Yellowstone National Park.

The Details:
Position Type: Seasonal
Season Dates: April - November 
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days/per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)
Housing: Free RV site with full hook-up

Why Yellowstone National Park?
We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire in Yellowstone, and proud stewards of the park.

Life in Yellowstone:

• Free on-site laundry facility, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth), and utilities included
• No Wyoming state taxes deducted from your paycheck
• A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
• Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!

Benefits and Perks:

• Free Employee Recreation Program (recreation centers, athletics, gear rentals, seminars, van trips, hiking, and more).
• Employee discounts on retail, food & beverage, lodging, and activities in Yellowstone
• Employee discounts at local gateway communities
• Access to maintained campgrounds and back country campsites inside and around the park
• Over 1,000 miles of hiking trails inside the park itself
• Fresh air, breathtaking views, and clear night skies
• World-class wildlife viewing of bison, elk, moose, wolves, bears, and more
• Approximately 500 geysers (the largest concentration in the world) and hot springs, including Grand Prismatic, the third largest in the world

Responsibilities:

• Resolve guest problems skillfully with a willingness and desire to understand a guest's viewpoint and to take necessary steps so that the guest is satisfied when they leave. Train employees to do the same.
• Address employee concerns.
• Develop the Assistant Campground Manager through leading by example, training, and constructive feedback.
• Assist the Assistant Campground Manager and Lead Attendant(s) in providing constructive feedback, HIGs, and documentation when needed to the staff.
• Regulate shift coverage for optimum effectiveness by scheduling staff according to business levels and labor standards.
• Maintain an accurate computerized guest registration system by monitoring out-of-order sites, maintenance holds, retains, double bookings, and other reservations.
• Ensure Kronos is being reviewed and approved daily, and complete payroll reports on a daily/weekly basis for all CG/CS personnel.
• Oversee accounting procedures: proper bank storage, accurate cashier reports, cash drops, and handling of payments and refunds on the Lodging Management System.
• Managers at Madison Campground and Fishing Bridge RV Park will also handle the Controller functions for their operations following correct procedures as trained by GAO.
• Ensure daily paperwork is completed in a timely manner and accurately, including daily reports, Manager’s Log, EOA form, and guest refund tracking sheets.
• Control the inventory of supplies and forms and ensure inventories are taken prior to orders being placed.
• Assure timely inspections and repair of CG/CS facilities.
• Organize and maintain CG/CS records and equipment in accordance with Lodging Department policies.
• Ensure PCI Compliance guidelines are trained, followed, and enforced.
• Ensure lost and found and Key Security policies are trained, followed, and enforced.
• Ensure that the CG/CS staff is following Xanterra’s environmental policies and procedures.
• Become familiar with and train emergency fire evacuation and safety procedures as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Human relations skills. Must be a "people-person" who thrives on public contact
• Strong management skills, including ability to supervise and motivate employees.
• Ability to train and fine-tune skills of the employees in a logical and professional manner.
• Ability to work quickly and thoroughly when under pressure.
• Knowledge of basic computer programs (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Knowledge of Lodging Management Systems computer programs.
• Ability to effectively handle and prioritize multiple situations and tasks.
• Must be flexible and open to changes in procedures.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Communication, sales, accounting, and computer skills.
• Knowledge of Yellowstone National Park and surrounding communities.

Physical Requirements:

• Drivers License for driving company vehicles
• Lifting/carrying up to 40 lbs
• Standing for long periods of time and walking up and down stairs as well as outdoors
• Frequent standing, walking, reaching outward and above the shoulder for up to 6 hours per shift.
• Repetitive motion of arms, wrist, and hands for up to 7 hours per shift.
• Moving boxes of firewood and bags of ice outward and above the shoulder to a maximum height of 5’6” for extended periods.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.