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A land trust in Newtown, Connecticut houses a resident caretaker at Holcombe Hill Preserve rent-free in exchange for about 25 hours a week of stewardship across its 70+ parcels. It recruited in 2023 and 2026, and the latest deadline has passed.
Established workplaceNo current opening
A standing programme or a past notice shows this place uses these workers. No current opening is confirmed.
What we found: The Newtown Forest Association advertised a Resident Caretaker & Stewardship Manager in Dec 2023 (deadline 5 Jan 2024) and again on 4 June 2026 (deadline 10 July 2026). The caretaker gets a 1,300 sq ft ranch with garage on Holcombe Hill Preserve, plus utilities (2026 ad), for about 25 hours/week. There is no cash pay or other benefits.
Staffing evidence: Standing programme or repeated hiring at this place. Checked October 10, 2026.
This is a short guide built from the hiring evidence. Details about the area, nature, weather and daily life will be added as they are researched.
Overview
At a glance
- Location
- Newtown, Fairfield County
- Property type
- Managed property
- Operator or employer
- Newtown Forest Association, Inc.
- Roles
- Resident park caretaker
- Hiring status
- Staffed this way on an ongoing basis; no current notice confirmed
- Visitor camping
- No
- Staff accommodation
- 1,300 sq ft ranch with detached garage on the preserve
- Last checked
- 2026-10-10
Work
Working there
The Newtown Forest Association advertised a Resident Caretaker & Stewardship Manager in Dec 2023 (deadline 5 Jan 2024) and again on 4 June 2026 (deadline 10 July 2026). The caretaker gets a 1,300 sq ft ranch with garage on Holcombe Hill Preserve, plus utilities (2026 ad), for about 25 hours/week. There is no cash pay or other benefits. 1,2,3
Who owns, runs and hires
- Hirer: Newtown Forest Association, Inc. 1,2,3
Roles with evidence
Past notices
Resident Caretaker & Stewardship Manager No current opening
- Arrangement
- Accommodation for work
- Employer
- Newtown Forest Association
- Status
- No current opening
- Season
- Year-round
- Apply by
- July 10, 2026
- Pay
- None (housing and utilities only)
- Hours
- About 25 hrs/week
Kept as a record of past hiring. 1
Living here
Staff accommodation terms by role
| Applies to | Accommodation | Own RV needed | Terms and utilities | Pets and family |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident Caretaker & Stewardship Manager, Year-round | 1,300 sq ft ranch with detached garage on the preserve | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed 1 |
Staff terms come from the employer's own notices. Visitor facilities are not staff benefits.
Sources
Still to confirm
- Whether the employer will hire again next season, and when
- Exact location and entrance
- Local nature, water, weather and services: guide not yet written in full
- Resident Caretaker & Stewardship Manager (June 2026), The Newtown Bee. Checked October 10, 2026.
- Resident Caretaker & Stewardship Manager (Dec 2023), The Newtown Bee. Checked October 10, 2026.
- Resident Caretaker Stewardship Manager, Connecticut Land Conservation Council. Checked October 10, 2026.
Guide reviewed October 10, 2026. Written by CampHostJobs from the sources above. Facts change: confirm pay, housing, dates and access with the employer before you travel. See something wrong, or run this place? Send a correction.