Innkeeper / Couple - Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, UT

Small Inn located in Manila, Utah, 5 miles from Flaming Gorge National Recreation 
Area, 21 cabins / rooms.  Season, 4/25/2019 - Nov 2, 2019.  

Duties include:  Greet and check in guests.  Take reservations and payments.  Oversee housekeeping and participate as needed.  Daily room laundry.  Maintain inside of rooms as needed, light plumbing and electrical occasionally.  Maintain outside grounds as needed, mowing lawns not required, some watering, raking, etc.  Must be willing to interact with customers and gain some knowledge of the area to refer quests for sightseeing, etc.

We offer wage, housing or RV hook-ups, utilites, water, satellite and cable.  End of season bonus

Property Manager and Director of Agricultural and Naturalist Operations - Walton, NY

We are seeking an enterprising individual or couple to develop and manage agricultural and naturalist operations on a unique 290-acre property located in the sweeping hills and farmland of the western Catskills. The Center, a not for profit foundation entering its second year of operation, hosts retreats for groups seeking renewal, learning, and growth. Its mission is (1) to empower social entrepreneurs by providing a dynamic setting for innovative program design, co-creation, and brainstorming and (2) to provide restorative care to those who serve others, including first responders, health care providers, educators, and leaders of social service organizations that provide direct service to individuals in need. Restorative modalities offered on site include yoga, meditation, emotion self-regulation and self-care techniques, expressive arts, massage therapy, equine therapy, nature experiences, sauna, indoor swimming activities, and more. Central to The Uplands’ culture is the high value placed on the interconnectedness of all life: plant, animal, and human. 

Individual or Couple

A unique feature of the position is that it is open to either an individual or a couple, with salary and job responsibilities to be determined accordingly. Because the position includes a rent-free home with room for a family, it may be particularly attractive to a couple interested in seeking to build a life together centered around agricultural endeavors. However, all qualified applicants, whether an individual or a couple, are encouraged to apply.

 Responsibilities

?     Planning, planting, maintenance, and harvest of a new 1/3^rd-acre homestead farm, intended to supply organic produce for retreats as well as for local food pantries

?     Custodial care of farm machines, tools, irrigation, and garden appurtenances

?     Oversight of three on-site residences

?     General administrative support to the co-executive directors in organizing and implementing retreat programming

?     Coordination with university liaisons regarding college interns for various therapeutic programs (equine, canine, agriculture, and nature awareness)

?     Coordination and supervision of living arrangements and work schedules for interns

?     Coordination and supervision of meadow maintenance and hay mowing contracts as well as landscape and flower garden maintenance contracts

?     Coordination and supervision of repair and maintenance of infrastructure and utilities by contracted professionals (solar, irrigation, utilities, etc.)

?     Effectively representing The Center at local town and community meetings

Work Hours

?     Daily work hours are project dependent and self-directed. More outdoor work time is expected in the farming season (May to September).

?     The Director(s) will be expected to assist with programming during the weekends when retreats are held on site (approximately 15 per year).

 Qualifications

Essential Work Experience:

?     Organic vegetable farming experience preferably at a management level

?     Staff management experience

?     Evidence of entrepreneurial initiative especially related to agriculture and other nature-centered activities

?     Demonstrated interest in equine, canine, or other animal operations

Skills and Abilities

?     Knowledge of organic vegetable gardening and pest management techniques

?     Competency with the use of farm implements, shop tools, and machines

?     Detail oriented task organization and time management skills

?     Comfort with working outdoors in all seasons

?     A collaborative spirit with a willingness to accept guidance and learn from others

?     Strength in both oral and written communication

?     Basic computer competency, comfort with various social media, and interest in learning new agricultural planning software such asTEND

?     Love of animals and an interest in developing skills for their care, particularly horses and dogs

?     A creative spirit interested in exploring the extraordinary potential of the property

 Compensation

?     Competitive salary commensurate with experience

?     Rent-free living quarters with utility allowance (A new three-bedroom house is expected to be ready for occupancy by summer 2019. Provisional housing is available immediately.)

?     An allowance for farm supplies and equipment

?     Health insurance under The Uplands Center’s Oxford Insurance Plan

?     Produce from on-site organic vegetable garden

Additional Opportunities

The Director is encouraged to propose other agricultural pursuits or value-added product development using The Uplands Center’s land assets. Ventures can involve additional or specialty crops or live animals such as bees, chickens, goats, sheep, or llamas. (The Uplands does not raise animals as food.) A fiscal relationship with The Uplands Center associated with income derived from such activities can be negotiated after a review of the venture’s business plan.

FEATURED JOB OPENING: Domestic Couple for Large, Family Vacation Home - Nantucket, MA

Seeking Mature Live-In Couple for large, family vacation home to be responsible for all housekeeping, laundry, ironing, grocery shopping, weekend cooking & meal service, gardening, lawn maintenance, general home maintenance. Permanent position.

We feel that this position is best suited for a mature couple who is willing to work hard during the season, which includes every weekend, and who may enjoy the extensive down time during the winter months.  The off season is very low key, as the island population dwindles and the seasonal business shut down.  If you are looking for a job that keeps you busy all week, year round, this is probably not a good fit.  We spend, on average, a total of two months per year at the property.  It is not full-time throughout the year and, therefore, ideally suited for a semi-retired couple.  Additionally, the salary is reflective of the scope of work required for this position.

Weekends May-Sept. are very busy! Right candidates will be highly organized, honest, completely trustworthy, have a kind and friendly disposition, able to work independently and well together.  Must be willing to work hard throughout summer season (including all weekends). Meticulous in cleaning, you will be full charge housekeeping, turning over bedrooms (we have 9) for our many houseguests, washing and pressing of family laundry and household linens.  Full meal preparation and service generally once a week. You'll be called on to occasionally walk our 2 small dogs. Additional errands/duties as needed.

Right candidate will come to recognize needs and take initiative to address them without instruction. Salary + furnished 1-bedroom apt, vehicle. Non-smokers only, no children, no pets. Valid driver’s license necessary. Background check will be performed.

FEATURED JOB OPENING: House Parents (Husband and Wife) - Niagara Region, ON

Christian Organization has immediate, full time, opening for husband and wife couple. This couple will be working in one of our homes and care for 6 children. They will be assisted, most of the time, by a childcare worker. A schedule will be discussed with the successful candidates.

Regarding the work with the children, we believe that behaviour is the result of process rather than choice and we want to impact that process positively by writing on their mental black board the message that they are important, worthwhile, significant, validated and cared for. We do this through our interaction with them. If you can share that approach you could be the right couple to join our team.

We offer a good salary, group insurance benefits after 6 months of employment. We provide a vehicle for transportation and a budget (twice a month) for daily operating expenses. We provide ongoing training and full support.

The successful candidate must be able to apply structure with compassion, be able to establish quality relationships with the children, manage a budget, have a full driver license and good driving record, have good computer skills and be familiar with word, excel and outlook, be able to write and complete reports. 

FEATURED JOB OPENING: Caretaker Couple for permanent position - Southern Oklahoma, OK

Seeking rural home caretaker couple in Southern Oklahoma. 

In search of a rural home cook and caretaker in Southern Oklahoma.  Must be a mature live-in couple.  Property is on 440 acres with beautiful caretaker home: fully paid utilities.  Non-smokers, advanced culinary skills, general housekeeping, and grounds maintenance skills required.  This is a long-term position, references from previous employers required.  

Workcampers Needed - Willington, CT

We are seeking a Workcamper couple to live and work at our family based campground in rural Connecticut near the University of Connecticut. 

The program can include store cashier,registering campers,handling phone inquires,and outdoor work such as lawn mowing and pool cleaning. We provide a full hookup site for the seaon, April 19 to October 14.  Weekends and Holidays are workdays.