Caretaker/Property Manager

Position Overview

The Caretaker/Property Manager is constantly viewing all areas of Fortland’s 16 acres as well as its infrastructure and physical plant. It is the responsibility of the C/PM to develop and implement systems for ongoing upkeep, maintenance, and functional and aesthetic quality of the landscape, hospitality spaces, utilities, and equipment. This is a partly self-directed position, reporting to both Fortland’s General Manager and the Owner. 

In addition to having a healthy mix of ability to work alone in a self-directed way as well as work constructively and good-naturedly as part of a team, the best candidate will have many or all of the following types of experiences, abilities + qualifications:

  • Operations management

  • Physical plant oversight + maintenance

  • Carpentry + building

  • Landscaping + gardening

  • Tour guiding

  • Hospitality

  • Housekeeping

  • Waterfront experience

  • Boat operation + navigation

  • Boat captain’s license

  • Small engine repair

  • WFR/EMT Training

  • First Aid Certification

In addition, the candidate should be physically capable of performing manual labor tasks including lifting at least 50 lbs with some regularity.

Schedule + Compensation

Schedule:

This is a seasonal independent contractor position beginning in mid to late April and lasting 24-28 weeks.

An average of *35-40 hours/week is expected (understanding that shoulder season weeks may be lighter and mid-season weeks may be heavier), to include a minimum of 2 overnights on island per week, additional overnights are possible.

Compensation:

This is a 1099 contractor position and compensation ranges between $20-25/hour, depending on experience and aptitude. 

How to Apply

Email us your resume, along with a letter describing your interest in this position and a bit about yourself and your experience, work ethic, and nature.

About Fortland

THE PLACE:

Fortland is a unique island Campground built within the grounds of historic Fort Scammel on House Island in Casco Bay, just a 10-minute boat ride from downtown Portland, ME. It is 16 total acres, which include seven beautifully-furnished camping sites (3 yurts and 4 tent cabins), as well composting toilet outhouses, an outdoor cooking area with grills and burners, a 40’ diameter event tent, 40,000 sq feet of historic civil war era architecture, and epic panoramic views of Portland harbor and the calendar islands. Fortland is open for camping and event rentals (weddings, retreats, reunions) from Memorial Day through mid October.

OUR VALUES:

The experience we provide to our guests is defined by our sense of adventure, a sense of intentionality, and a little touch of magic. We value the restorative benefits of the outdoors, and a change to unplug from the grind, and we love to foster a sense of discovery in our guests. From our ongoing preservation efforts, to our nicely furnished accommodations, we are intentional in everything we do. We are conscious of our actions and how they impact our guests, our community, and the integrity of Fort Scammel, as well as the vibrant coastal ecology that thrives on the island. We love that, whether it’s your 1st visit or your 5th, this place never fails to awe and astonish anyone who shows up. We offer a sense of wonder and fun that is authentic to who we are as people and as a business.