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Help at Retreat Center in the Shawangunk Mountains

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The experience

We're looking for a seasonal caretaker at AOS R&R, Arts On Site Residency & Retreat, a retreat center in Kerhonkson, in the Shawangunk Mountains. We’re looking for someone who enjoys cleaning, is detail oriented, and enjoys living in community. The caretaker role is a work trade opportunity with 14 hours of work each week in exchange for free accommodations at AOS R&R. Accommodations include a private tiny house with bathroom & kitchenette.

What you offer

14 hours of help per week

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

Administration: Help with booking systems and payments.

Reception: Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.

What you get

3 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Requirements

Fluent English or Beginner Spanish

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

WORK SCHEDULE:
14 hours a week, 56 hours a month
Friday, Saturday & Sunday: assist with rentals (6 hours, 2 hours/day)
Monday: clean & reset all accommodations & facilities (8 hours)
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: off days

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Cleaning & Resetting Spaces
Manage Linens & Blankets
Guest Relations

COMPENSATION:
Free accommodations at AOS R&R: private tiny house

Activities & Shift

Apart from the opportunity to enjoy our place as an artist residency & retreat center, there are many things to do and places to visit. We are surrounded by beautiful forests suitable for hiking, mountain biking, and rock climbing. Within an hour drive, there are several attractions in the area, including Minnewaska State Park and Mohonk Preserve, and several lively small towns in the area including New Paltz, Woodstock, and Rhinebeck.