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Are you and a partner looking to join a tight-knit and hard-working team? Ready to deliver outstanding experiences to guests, and grow sustainable food within a unique desert canyon?
We are a small orchard & country inn whose focus is to help others reconnect with themselves, their loved ones and nature. We strive to provide the highest level of hospitality and service across all facets of our operation. The inn consists of 9 rooms/casitas and offers nutritious meals while attracting down-to-earth visitors. The orchard consists of about 900 stone fruit & citrus trees and a small garden growing veggies and herbs. We also have a few animal friends, including 11 chickens, two goats, two mini-horses and a mini-donkey. We are very remote, located 5 miles from the West Entrance of Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness Area, which is an extremely unique and well protected desert riparian habitat that attracts hikers, birders and outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds. We are located about 1.5 hours NE of Tucson, and 2 hours SE of Phoenix, between Oracle and Kearny.
Most days will be spent helping with housekeeping, guest services and cooking. Occasionally, you may be asked to help with grounds, garden and orchard help. Your responsibilities will include some of the following:
- Housekeeping – The casitas need daily tending, which includes doing dishes, laundry, trash pickup and helping guests with any requests they may have.
- Cooking assistance – Breakfast, lunch and dinner are prepared daily for guests. We have well loved recipes that we rotate. If you have culinary talent, this could be your niche.
- Guest Services & Reservations – If you’re a people person, we’ll train you to make reservations, check guests in and out, take payments and generally make guests feel at home.
- Animal care assistance – These duties are shared and rotated with all staff, which include feeding the animals, cleaning their pens and putting them away
Compensation includes private housing (either a private trailer which we provide, or a full RV hookup site if you have your own trailer), all utilities and internet, plus an hourly wage. Monetary pay to align with experience & time commitment.
The average schedule is 25-40 hours per week, and is always subject to change. You must be able to work holidays, weekends, and occasional evenings, as needed. The position is open to start as early as September 2022. We ask for at least a 6-month commitment with preference given to those who can stay through May 31 or longer.
A valid driver’s license is required, and you must be able to pass a background & reference check. You must have your own reliable vehicle that can handle a hilly, dirt road and a small creek crossing (6-10 inches of water, typically).