FEATURED JOB OPENING: Caretaking Couple needed on Georgia Barrier Island

Caretaker couple needed to work on a private, off-grid compound on the Georgia coast. Property is located within a national wildlife refuge and is only accessible by boat.

One member of the couple must be experienced handling a boat in tidal/coastal currents.

This is a year round position working alongside another caretaker couple. Caretakers are the only permanent residents on the island.

Salaried position, paid bi-weekly. Health insurance and benefits package. A private, two-bedroom cottage is provided. Pet Friendly. Secure parking on the mainland. 

Duties include:

Ferrying guests to and from the island

Repair and maintenance of historic properties (6 homes plus outbuildings)

Facilities maintenance, troubleshooting plumbing, electrical and propane issues

Firewood collection & splitting, road maintenance, trail clearing

Operation and maintenance of boats, diesel generators, solar array, a small fleet of pickup trucks, grounds keeping equipment

Housekeeping services: turning over houses between guests, and seasonal deep cleaning of homes

Hospitality style interactions: transportation of guests’ luggage, groceries, etc.