FEATURED JOB OPENING: Housekeeping + Grounds Maintenance - Hatch (14 miles south of Panguitch), UT

We are searching for a couple to work with this family owned business in Southern Utah. 4-hour work day; $9.00/hour wage. FHU RV site with 50 amp electric. Sensational view of cliffs, work with customers from all over the world.

Most likely assignment: female to work in Housekeeping and male to work grounds maintenance. 

Job Description Season Runs: 1 May - 31 October

Two (2) Positions Available: (1) Housekeeping (2). Building/Grounds Maintenance One person will work in housekeeping, the other grounds/building maintenance. * We also welcome single persons to apply for housekeeping only positions.

Ranch History: This business was purchased 3 years ago by Holly and Dieter Meltvedt who live in California. They asked us to manage the facilities for a few years to get it up and running. We have spent two years overseeing extensive re-modeling to the motel rooms.  This includes a new remodeled lobby, new toilets and plumbing, new wood flooring, new electric heating, new paint in many rooms, new linens and new upgrades to each bathroom. Over $150,000 in upgrades to the RV park and Motel. The RV Park has new 50 amp pedestals at each space. New frost-free water valves and new gravel roads for each RV space. We are a “work in progress” and constantly making improvements to both the Motel and RV park facilities. This property is looking very good!

Facilities: We operate a small (12) room family business. Motel guests are 90% European or other worldwide origins. The motel offers (4) rooms with two queen beds which sleeps four; (7) rooms with one queen bed which sleeps two; (1) room with two queen beds and a sofa-bed which sleeps six. Rooms are equipped with a refrigerator, microwave and Cable TV.

Work Campers ($) Compensation Ranch Provides: [ We do not provide housing for our staff. ] Huge RV Space: 60’ long x 45’ wide. 60% discounted RV Rent: $500/month. Full hook-up RV space with 30 & 50amp service, water & sewer connection. Free use of laundry (wash & dry) Free Wi-Fi RV Space Rental RV site cost $500/ month for FHU; 45’ x 60’ Site; Gorgeous view. Trade (7) hrs per week to pay for your RV space (14 hours per couple). Trade 14 hours x $9.00/hr = $126/week or $500/month for your RV space rental. Additional hours worked paid at $9/hour.

Work Schedule & Pay Rate: Your schedule will average 22 hours per week at $9.00/hour. (44 hrs./couple) 44 hrs x $9 = $1,584 for a couple (-) $500 RV Rent = $1,085/mo gross pay.

Time Off: 6 scheduled days off per month. Example: Week 1 - 2 days off; Week 2 - 1 day off; Week 3 - 2 days off; Week 4 - 1 day off (

1) Motel Housekeeping Position 2 Positions Available A married couple may be the best combination, However single individuals for housekeeping are encouraged to apply. Work (4) Hours each day - 10:00am - 2:00pm (Guests Check-in:11:00am. Check-out: 3:00pm ) Work 4 hours a day, to remake 4 to12 rooms depending upon demand. Make beds, change towels, soaps, creams, vacuum rugs, clean sinks, showers, toilets, bathroom floors, windows, dust. polish furnishings, clean mini-refrigerator, remove trash from rooms. We do not have to wash, dry or fold any bedding or towels because we utilize a professional laundry service to provide us with clean sheets, 00towels each week. Maintain a positive attitude and provide outstanding customer service to our guests. Report to maintenance any room items needing attention.

(2) Building/Grounds Maintenance Position Work (4) hours each day (Flexible schedule) Daily inspect all rooms for proper operation Support housekeeping staff (maintain rooms and building equipment, etc.) General grounds maintenance, tractor mowing, weed whip, trash pickup, repair & install irrigation lines, figure things out. Should have your own basic hand tools General knowledge in carpentry, electric and plumbing skills. Be on-call for late night emergencies (very rare) We have a workshop, 2017 Massey-Ferguson Tractor, brush hog mower, weed eaters, etc.

Other projects and requests assigned by the General Manager. Management Bill Rakozy (General Manager) Responsible for overseeing the entire operation of the motel, 27 space RV park, tent camping, reservations, customer service and seeing that the 16 acres which comprise The Riverside Ranch are improving visually and in customer experience each day. He is (not) a micro-manager and expects each person to carry their own weight and assist other staff as needed on a daily basis to get their jobs done in a professional manner.

Barbara Rakozy (Director of Housekeeping) People love working with Barbara. She will direct the housekeeping team with both daily hands-on housekeeping duties and time in the office with Bill working on reservations, customer service, etc.

Management Style: Barbara and I want your positions to be enjoyable and rewarding with sufficient time to see the sights in this beautiful part of the world. This area is like no other and people come from all points of the globe to experience this unique landscape.

Important Work Camper Requirement: You must be able to get along with your co-workers. This means being humble, going beyond the call of duty when required, be a “good finder” in other people, be fun, humorous and enjoy life.

Student Life Faculty/Houseparent - Washington, DC

Student Life Faculty/ Houseparent Couple Job Description and Responsibilities

Unique opportunity for two individuals or a married couple to serve on the Student Life Faculty at an innovative charter boarding school targeting foster care youth

About Monument Academy

Working with the most at-risk adolescents and established on an innovative model integrating excellent academics with evidence-based, trauma-informed practices, Monument Academy is a weekday boarding school that opened in the 2015-2016 school year with a 5th grade class of 40 students and will have 160 students when we reach full enrollment through 8th grade in 2018/19. The school is currently authorized to expand to 8th grade and maintains the goal of growing through high school so that students will graduate from Monument Academy.

The mission of Monument Academy is to provide students, particularly those who have had or might have contact with the foster care system, with the requisite academic, social, emotional, and life skills to be successful in college, career, and community, and to create an outstanding school that attracts, supports, and retains exceptional and caring people. Monument Academy will fulfill its mission by providing stability, adult connection, high-quality academics, therapeutic support, and life skills for pre-teens and teens. Monument Academy graduates will be prepared for post-secondary education, on a career trajectory, and have the social, emotional, and self-care skills to maintain a healthy, connected, and economically self-supporting life.

About the Position

Work weeks are Sunday from 3:30 pm - Friday at 9:30 am. Weekday hours off from 9:30 am-3:30 pm. Mandatory All Staff meeting one Friday a month from 2:30-4:30 pm. Weekends off & 7 weeks of school holidays and all Federal holidays off, limited paperwork, little or no driving, housing, food, 95% of medical benefits paid.

Additional Benefits for Houseparents include:

• Salary per couple, PLUS housing, utilities, cleaning service, internet, food, parking, and a benefit plan where 95% of your coverage -- such as health, dental, vision, and retirement -- are paid for by the school

• Very limited paperwork

• Minimal to no driving

• July 2018 start/move in date.

As a member of the Student Life Faculty, Houseparent pairs will play an integral role in shaping the lives of the students at Monument Academy.  Houseparents at Monument Academy work in pairs (either two individuals or a married couple) that reside on property in a family-style apartment and provide direct care to 8-12 single-gender students Sunday evening-Friday morning.  Houseparents have Friday late morning until Sunday afternoon off. They also have school holidays off. They are expected to participate fully in professional development days. Houseparents’ living quarters are two private bedrooms with a private bath abutting the family space. The family space includes living room and kitchen area shared with their students during the week.   

The Houseparent role is much more significant than supervision.  Houseparents will cultivate a safe and caring home environment that is supportive of all students’ social, emotional, and academic development.  They must be consistent role models with their words and actions. It is imperative that Houseparents build strong family-like relationships that begin with taking a genuine interest in every student and his or her unique story.  Families will set goals together, celebrate successes together, learn new skills together, and overcome challenges together.  The Houseparents guide this process and are responsible for establishing and maintaining a positive culture at all times. This includes adhering to the Monument Academy approaches to structuring the student home expectations and systems. The Student Life team is responsible for designing lessons and activities aligned with Monument Academy’s life skills curriculum, scheduling and planning for celebrations and recreational family activities, as well as participating fully in the conversations around student progress and the development and review of students’ personalized learning plans.  

Houseparents’ primary responsibilities are when students are in their care from 3:45 PM until 9:00 AM.  They have flexible time when the students are in school, although from time to time they may be required to participate in professional development or meetings regarding student progress as needed during the day. Houseparents will report to the Director of Student Life.

It is recommended that for houseparent couples with children that they have no more than 2 small children or 1 older child (10+)  of their own residing with them on campus.  Whether couples or individuals, everyone should each submit separate applications and, if married, note in the cover letter your spouse’s name and your intent to seek employment together as Houseparents at Monument Academy.  

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Promote Monument Academy’s core values and model the highest behavior standards for staff and student at all times

• Create and maintain a safe and positive family home environment for youth utilizing Monument Academy’s systems and approaches.

• Ensure that Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports are utilized effectively in the home and are consistent with the daytime structure of the school

• Guide students in the development of their independent living skills using the life skills strand of the Monument Academy Well-Being Curriculum

• Maintain accurate records of daily activities and medicine dispensed  

• Manage the day-to-day responsibilities of caring for a home, including scheduling, light meal preparation, and cleaning and home upkeep

• Participate in conversations with leadership, teachers, the well-being team, outside service providers, parents/guardians, and students to assess students’ progress toward goals, identify potential challenges, and implement interventions and supports.

• Conduct home visits with another staff member as needed

• Provide crisis intervention and initiate the proper protocols to ensure the involvement of the appropriate counselors and/or leaders in a given situation

The qualified applicant/couple is positive, caring, results-oriented, and of exceptional character and is deeply committed to Monument Academy’s integrated approach to supporting and educating students. The individuals/couple is passionate about working with adolescents, particularly those who may require additional support to meet their unique educational and emotional needs. The applicants believe that all children are capable of achieving at high levels and in the significance of making the connection between students’ aspirations for their lives and careers and their education. This couple also understands and models that learning, and setback, are opportunities for growth for both students and adults. The qualified individuals/couple will set an example as a continuous, open-minded learner, devoted to evidence-based practices that promote student achievement and well-being.  They will build trusting relationships with and support faculty, staff, students, and parents.

Candidates should possess the following:

Character Traits and Values

• Commitment to the mission of Monument Academy

• Emotional self-regulation, patience, maturity and humility

• Honesty and integrity

• Patience, especially in highly stressful situations

• Curiosity and creativity

• Optimism and enthusiasm

• Excellent ability to build relationships with and relate to youth

• Respect for students, families, and staff

• Ability to accept and quickly apply feedback

• Proactive and able to anticipate issues and manage unanticipated events with thoughtfulness and grace

• Commitment to positive behavioral approaches

• Willingness to learn and grow in a new school environment

• Thoughtful self-reflection and good self-care skills

Experience, Credentials, and Skills

• Flexibility and willingness to work a wide array of hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends

• Proven record of sound judgment, particularly when working with at-risk youth

• Ability to pass a thorough background check and reference verification procedure to determine one’s fitness to satisfactorily and safely care for youth

• 1-3 years of work experience in a school setting or program (preferably residential) that works directly with at-risk youth, preferably in an urban/diverse educational setting

• Experience working with traumatized youth preferred

• Cultural competency in working with students and families from different racial, ethnic, linguistic, and sexual orientation backgrounds

• Ability to connect with families/caregivers

• Experience working with or knowledge of the foster care system a plus

• Experience working with students with special needs and technical knowledge of special education policies a plus

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to prioritize, delegate, manage time and tasks to meet deadlines

• Proven track record working collaboratively with a team

Location: Washington, D.C.

Compensation

Compensation package for each individual is $25,000 (for couples, $50,000). The compensation package for this position includes room, meals during school hours, 3% matching retirement plan, and competitive health care coverage.

To Apply

Visit the “Careers” page on www.monumentacademy.org. Click the “Apply Here” link. You will be asked to create a profile, then fill out an application, including uploading your resume and cover letter.

Salary and benefits are competitive, and commensurate with education, and level of work experience.

Monument Academy is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status. All employment decisions are made solely on the basis of the individual’s qualifications, as related to the requirements of the position being filled.

Care taker(s) - Amherst, VA

What the opportunity entails:

We are looking for someone who wants to live close to nature in a beautiful environment with a rent free place and a car provided.  In exchange for help with some of the below and the stated obligations.  Most of the time you will be free to do your own thing.  You will by no means be expected to do all or even most of the tasks listed below.  They are purely listed to give you an idea of what happens in the running of Arcadia.  

.  Extra Tasks include -

• Preparing for music events and being available as part of the team during and after for post event clear up.
• Preparing and setting up for lessons, seminars, meetings in the communal room assigned.   
• Cleaning and maintaining communal toilets and showers as needed.  . 
• Caring for the landscape.  Mowing, weed eating etc.  There are gardens to be planted, watered and tended.  
• Herbs veg and fruit to harvest at their time. 
• Fruit trees to be pruned and cared.  
• Occasional landscaping tasks.
• Trail clearing. 
• Seasonal preparation and occasional fire wood collection.  
• Machine maintenance.
• Tool Maintenance.

Be accountable for the tools you use and put away in their assigned places each day.  

Your personal obligation in exchange for a rent free home and use of a car will be as follows.  

Keep clean and to good standard of tidiness the Dragon House (your home) and the tower (outside meditation/meeting area).  

Allie - 6 year old friendly charismatic pit bull terrier  (doesn’t get on with other female pit bulls).  She has been abandoned three times and can be very needy.  The mountain is her forever home and who ever comes to us needs to be able to offer her as much love and security as possible (as all who live and work on the mountain try to do.  She is part of Arcadia). 

Feed the two outside cats (Babette and Smokey) - Pet when they will allow and groom if possible.  Deworm if you can. 

Chickens,Guinea fowl and ducks - Let out and put away early morning (no later than 9am  if possible) and at dusk.  Feed twice a day.  We give them fresh permitted fruit and vegetables and some scraps as well as crumble.  Collect and clean eggs.  Serve any customers who may come to the house.  Food and vets bills for all the animals will be provided.  

There is no paid work, as we hope this will become your home and you will see what we are trying to achieve here.  

Be flexible and will to be on hand when needed.  Be creative to enhance the joy of Arcadia.  

Enjoy the mountain and all it offers.  Open your heart to allow yourself to grow and thrive.  Embrace our dream and become part of our tribe.  

Innkeeper Couple - Southwest Florida, FL

Do  you like a challenge? Want to walk to your office or  job site  every day? Do you like seeing and meeting new people and interacting with them on a daily basis? Then we want to talk to you!!

We are currently looking for a mature couple with experience in management and hospitality.  

Here is a basic list of requirments

• Responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the housekeeping/maintenance of the property ensuring that the establishment consistently delivers a level of customer service that not only meets but exceeds guests' expectations. 
• Must be knowledgeable and able to do general maintenance and housekeeping on a regular basis. We expect our innkeepers to be "working managers"  
• Must be willing to clean  rooms and adhere to cleaning procedures and keep motel up to health code standards.
• Must have a willingness to work on weekends and holidays and some evenings are required.
• Must live on location.

Park Hosts needed in Camp Helen State Park - Panama City Beach, FL

We are looking for Park Hosts to assist park staff with office duties, general grounds, lodge and rec. hall upkeep, weekly mowing, maintenance and assisting with programs and special events in exchange for a campsite.
• Position is for the months of July-October, 2018.
• Sites have full hook up with 30/50-amp electric

Located just to the west of Panama City Beach, our park is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Powell, one of the largest coastal dune lakes in Florida. Originally a company resort for the employees of an Alabama textile mill, known as Avondale Mills. Some of those buildings have now been restored. This 180-acre park is for day use only. Activities include swimming, beachcombing, nature study, hiking and both freshwater and saltwater fishing.

Immediate Opening for Resident Manager Couple - Oceanside, CA

IMMEDIATE NEED FOR RESIDENT MANAGER COUPLE IN OCEANSIDE, CA

We have a full time front desk job position open at a motel in Oceanside.