Seeking summer 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 and stipend 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.
We are a working ranch and education center for sustainable living (wwwdotranchsosolymardotcom). Our focus is increasingly on
Permaculture, and this November we will be hosting the
Permaculture Institute for a 2 week certification course. 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.
