Farm Manager or Couple Team needed to care for 70 animals and manage a 500 acre property with a primary residence and art studio on-site. Woman works from home and her farm & animals are an integral part of her work. Looking for experienced and highly competent applicant(s) who are excellent with animals and have the necessary skills, common sense and basic animal knowledge needed to care for her menagerie which includes six goats, four miniature horses, rabbits, chickens, various birds, potbellied pigs, dogs and cats. A jack-of-all-trades with land management skills is needed to maintain the property; duties include fixing fences, cutting trees, dragging the paddock and removing manure. Would also maintain all the animals’ structures, purchase feed, keep health records, exercise, feed and generally keep animals safe and happy. This is a home for her animals not a working farm. Manager will handle all animal- related issues including providing proper nutrition. Will hire, train, oversee and work with other animal caretakers and other household staff. Looking for employee(s) who are passionate about their work as well as honest, discrete and focused. This is a primary residence, so we will consider a couple team experienced with private service, able to respect boundaries and willing to work both within the home and outside on the property with the animals. This is a live-out position with a fair and competitive salary, which will depend on the candidate(s). Possible assistance with housing and insurance for the right long-term match.

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Ranch Management Couple Team needed for a 12,000 acre ranch and a 40,000sf home. Manage full-time staff and various part-time support staff while working hands-on-maintaining this extensive property and home. Must like the outdoors and animals. Responsible for caring for dogs and horses daily, finding coverage for days off. Livestock are run on a leased portion of ranch and require no responsibility- but basic knowledge of cattle a plus. Would provide service to owner, a single man with multiple properties, during his infrequent periods in residence as well as providing for his guests. This includes menu planning, grocery shopping and preparing and serving meals as well as driving when needed. Must have a working knowledge of complicated systems within the home. Must have experience in private service and strong management skills. Separate home on the property provided for the couple team. Salary DOE based on salary history.

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Domestic Couple Team needed to maintain and care for a 7,300sf estate in Rancho Santa Fe. Detailed, hands-on cleaning required on a daily basis to keep common areas clean. Will keep home and family organized while scheduling and keeping family calendar up- to-date. Wardrobe responsibilities include; laundry and ironing, keep all closets organized, tracking dry cleaning and helping with packing and unpacking. Must also track inventory and purchases for the home and do household and personal shopping with frequent daily errands and driving responsibilities. One person must have above average culinary abilities and be willing to prepare a variety of meals (primarily dinner) 3-4 times per week for a family of four. Employer will hire outside caterers for larger events but do require staff with hospitality and service experience. The couple must be kid friendly and willing to supervise, drive, and provide occasional over-nights and infrequent travel with family to assist with two teenage children. Basic handy-man abilities and preventative maintenance skills required to maintain grounds and structures on the property. Cottage on the property with no kitchen facility would be provided or live-off site. Salary will be commensurate with experience and an excellent benefit package will be provided.

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