Private
Location: Catskills Upstate New York (On-site)
Position Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
Are you a handy, organized couple who loves the outdoors and the peace of upstate New York? Earn highly competitive base salaries plus a percentage of AirBnB rental income. Housing included in a beautiful fully furnished 3-bedroom, on-farm, creekside home.
We are looking for a dedicated and professional couple to help manage a cattle operation and 4 residences in Upstate New York. This role requires a balance of modest agricultural experience, property maintenance, cleaning and organizational skills, and hospitality management for several of the residences which are rented out. The ideal candidates are independent self-starters who thrive in a flexible environment, enjoy the outdoors, and have some mechanical skills.
Key Responsibilities
Agricultural & Property Maintenance:
- Cattle Operations: Assist with daily cattle moves and coordinate with other farm managers.
- Infrastructure: Maintain fences and stacked stone walls. Light carpentry and other repairs.
- Grounds: Mowing, landscaping, apple orchard care, brush clearing and regular garbage/dump runs. Plowing and seasonal snow shoveling.
- Home Systems: Manage and troubleshoot all home systems, including Nest thermostat installation and internet/IT management.
Household Management:
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- AirBnB Operations: Serve as the primary manager and point of contact for guests, receive percentage of AirBnB revenues in addition to salary.
- Inventory & Groceries: Ensure all homes are fully stocked (firewood, groceries, household essentials) and remove expired items regularly.
- Domestic Service: Perform house cleaning, laundry (bedding and clothes), and deep cleaning of kitchens and grills. Assist with cooking and light cleaning during visits; provide post-holiday cleaning (e.g., Thanksgiving).
- Contractor Management: Schedule and monitor cost-effective repairs and fuel deliveries.
- Travel: Occasionally drive to NYC or elsewhere as needed.
Requirements
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- Experience: Previous experience in property management, hospitality, and basic ranch work is preferred mechanically inclined is preferred, mechanical or light carpentry ability is helpful.
- Physical: Comfortable with manual labor, outdoor work in all seasons, and moving furniture. Comfortable with tools and being outside.
- Schedule: Flexibility to work around the owner family’s schedule, including weekend availability for grocery runs or light cleaning.
- Independence: Proven ability to work autonomously and manage multiple properties effectively. Maintain discretion regarding all matters.
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Compensation & Benefits
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- Salary: Competitive annual salary based on experience; $40,000-$75,000 each.
- Incentives: 10% revenue share of all AirBnB income.
- Housing: Private accommodation in a three-bedroom ranch home overlooking a creek.
- Benefits: Health insurance stipend provided.
- Vacation: Flexible vacation schedule that provides ample personal time when the family is not in residence.
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TO APPLY:
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- Please email a joint resume (or two individual resumes) and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience in agricultural and property management.
- Background check and professional references will be required.
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Email
[email protected]
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