Summer Caretakers for off-grid ranch near beautiful beach in Mexico - near Puerto Vallarta Mexico, ME

Seeking caretaker(s) for off-grid ranch, a short walk from a spectacular, unspoiled beach on the pacific coast of Mexico. Rustic but comfortable house, garden & internet. Incredible views, swimming, fishing, etc. Welcoming, rural, mexican community plus travelers. Housing + internet in exchange for 4-5 hours per day maintenance, animal care & yard work. mid-May through early October. 

Candidate(s) must have intermediate or higher spanish, be very comfortable in nature, and be interested in exploring a sustainable, off-grid lifestyle. Experience with goats, chickens, horses, solar electric, water systems, and personnel management all a plus. References required.  $250 U.S./mo. stipend + some income potential.

We are looking for someone to take care for our many animal friends (15 goats, 3 horses, 60+ chickens, 2 burros, 1 dog), keep the place clean, monitor and maintain off-grid solar systems, basic yard care communicate with us weekly, and be good liaisons to our mexican neighbors who have welcomed us into their community so graciously. 

Summer is our off season and the pace slows to the rhythms of nature. That said, farm animals need to be let out shortly after sunrise to forage, and put away each evening. Pens need to be cleaned, etc. We have one friendly, reliable, full time ranch hand to help handle any situations that come up. We will also be back for most of July during which time Caretaker is free to stay on and work 4hrs./day for the continued stipend, or leave to take a break and travel. Summers range from cool and comfortable (low 80’s day) to hot & sticky (mid 90’s day), depending on the rains. Many people consider it their favorite time, despite the heat. 

The beach provides spectacular swimming, fishing, sunsets, etc., and the ranch comes to life in a riot of tropical abundance. This does include all manner of insects, reptiles, etc., so the candidate(s) must be someone truly comfortable in nature!

Caretaker is welcome to use the garden, eggs, and whatever fruits are in season (bananas, papayas, coconuts, etc.) to supplement. There is also a fruit and veg truck that comes to the property 2x/wk, + a fishing village a short walk away for buying seafood.  The local village has taco stands and basic foods. Use of quad bike included. Internet use is limited 1 gig monthly. Some income possible from eggs sales and occasional camping fees.

Caretakers needed for private home in beautiful SW Oregon - Roseburg, OR

Caretaker/workers needed to care for private home in beautiful southwestern Oregon, in exchange for RV site with water, electricity, sewer and small storage building provided.  Ideally we would like a couple who could live on-site year round but would consider summers only for the right person or couple.  The person or couple we select to fill this position would be expected to perform approximately 40 hours of light-landscaping per month during summer months and less during the winter.  Duties include weeding, mowing, watering, caring for koi pond, feeding our 2 outdoor cats, etc.  There is a phone line to the RV site for phone/wifi but would be the caretakers responsibility if they chose to have it connected.  The RV site is in a quiet valley on 3-acres in beautiful Roseburg, Oregon at the end of a private road overlooking an old orchard with deer outside your door.  The site will be available August 1, when our current longtime caretakers move on.  References and background check required.   Thank you!

Maintenance/Mechanic Couple - Fillmore, CA

Campground job at Kenney Grove Park, Fillmore, California. Seeking mechanic or maintenance couple or individual starting in August 2014. 

Responsible, PHYSICALLY FIT, capable workers who are flexible in handling a variety of different work tasks. Attention to detail important. Park vehicles maintenance, tree trimming, carpentry, painting and ongoing park maintenance. Flexible hours, lovely setting. Help is not needed in the office. 

Compensation is a 40’ RV site with paid utilities consisting of water, sewer and electric, plus a storage/office building behind a fenced in site. In exchange for 25 hours of work each week. This is a privately operated facility, well established, with great clientele.

Hotel Managers - Gardnerville, NV

FT Innkeeper/General Manager | 35 Room Boutique-Style Hotel, Gardnerville, NV. – 

We are looking for a hardworking, honest couple with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills to assume the management of our upscale, pet friendly, 35 room hotel in Gardnerville, NV.  Gardnerville, located just outside of Carson City was voted 1 of the best places to retire last year.

This full time / year round position requires the dedication and motivation to create an idyllic experience for our guests while balancing the needs of the business.  Job requirements include overseeing breakfast and retail sales (including F&B), group functions, hiring and training and leading and managing a team and becoming very involved in the town.  You must have a strong desire to building relationships within our small community and the surround and attend functions on behalf of your Inn.  Event set up, sales, oversight and participation, some housekeeping and laundry (during low occupancy periods), grounds work and property maintenance, off season renovation projects, staff hiring and supervision and of course reservations and guest interaction (and much more).   This is a HANDS-ON JOB.  If you are looking for a lifestyle change and a beautiful vibrant place to live, please send us your information.   Bonus skills: culinary/pastry background, retail oversight, group functions, light repair and maintenance.  

Compensation salary and may include temporary housing. Please respond with cover letter, Resume, Compensation Requirements and References.  Please put HI INNKEEPER in subject line. 

LODGE MANAGEMENT COUPLE - KERNVILLE, CA

IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR A MATURE TEAM TO MANAGE OUR 14 ROOM RIVERFRONT LODGE IN KERNVILLE , ONE HOUR EAST OF BAKERSFIELD. APPLICANTS MUST BE CLEAN CUT AND PERSONABLE, BE PHYSICALLY FIT, LIVE ON PREMISES, AND EMBRACE THE INNKEEPER LIFESTYLE.  YOU LIVE WHERE YOU WORK.  WE WANT TO SEE A PHOTO OF BOTH OF YOU.  THE ABILITY TO SELL AND BOOK ROOMS IS VERY IMPORTANT. FROM AT LEAST ONE TEAM MEMBER. MAINTENANCE SKILLS SUCH AS PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE ARE VERY IMPORTANT FROM THE OTHER TEAM MEMBER. DUTIES ALSO INCLUDE SUPERVISING CLEANING LADIES, KEEPING INVENTORIES OF SUPPLIES AND LINENS, AND KEEPING THE PROPERTY IN PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP CONDITION. NON SMOKERS AS THIS IS A NO SMOKING PROPERTY.  SALARY FOR THIS POSITION IS $3000.00 PER MONTH.PLUS A ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT. APARTMENT IS  VALUED AT $685.00 PER MONTH.  IT IS A NICE PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK. PLEASE EMAIL YOUR RESUMES, PHOTOS AND CONTACT INFORMATION. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT LODGE DIRECTLY.

Seeking Mature Couple to Manage 26-room motel in Kellogg Idaho - Kellogg, ID

We are looking for a mature couple to manage a 26-room motel catering mostly to local, regional and international travelers to Kellogg, Idaho. Prefer if one partner can do maintenance. Motel operates all year round and is a few blocks from the Silver Mountain Resort and near many attractions such as ther longest single-cabin gondola ride in the world, hiking and biking trails, Silver Mountain Ski Areas, Coeur d'Alene National Forest, Montana border and Look Out Pass Ski Area, and many other sporting and entertainment activities.

Prior inn-keeping experience preferred but not required, however must have excellent customer service skills.  $800/month salary plus 1 bedroom, 1 bath living quarters provided as well as all utilities.  Responsibilities include experience with online reservations, computer skills, guest check in/out, front desk service, reservation management, overseeing small housekeeping staff, and some laundry duties. Extra pay for some maintenance work beyond basics. We will do background and criminal check for any serious candidate.