Help us!

Join Our Team! Live by the beach. Find a job and work in beautiful Shimoda!

Are you passionate about creating a welcoming and beautiful environment? Do you have a knack for both organization and creativity? If so, we want you to join our team! We are currently seeking individuals with a diverse range of skills to help us maintain and enhance our spaces. Whether you’re a seasoned cleaner, a green-thumbed gardener, or a creative thinker bursting with ideas, we have a place for you.

Positions Available:

  1. Cleaners: Are you meticulous when it comes to cleanliness? Do you take pride in ensuring every surface shines? We are looking for individuals who excel in maintaining a pristine environment, ensuring our spaces are always inviting and hygienic.

  2. Gardeners: Do you have a passion for plants and outdoor spaces? Our jungle is in need of strong nurturing hands to keep it under control. From planting and pruning to weeding and watering, if you have a green thumb, we want to hear from you.

  3. Creatives: Are you bursting with imaginative ideas? Do you have a flair for design and decor? We are seeking creative individuals who can help us elevate our spaces with innovative and visually stunning concepts. Whether it’s decorating our spaces or coming up with unique solutions to enhance our online environment, your creativity is valued here. Currently also seeking watercolor artists to design postcards and people who can sew are always needed.Creative people may work as freelance on a per project basis.

  4. Maintenance: We are always fixing, updating, and upgrading our properties. We need help with sanding, painting, building, the properties and our bikes! 

Requirements:

  • A positive attitude and strong work ethic
  • Physically strong, healthy and fit (cleaning requires a good level of grit especially during the hot humid/sweaty months)
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Flexibility and willingness to learn new tasks
  • Previous experience in cleaning, gardening, bicycle maintenance, or creative fields
  • 2-4 week commitment
  • A fully functioning smart phone & beach sandals without a back strap
  • Working knowledge of English (Japanese language skills are not required)

Benefits:

  • Work for money (direct hire in 2025: ¥1100-¥1200/hr), as a work exchange, or freelance your skills
  • Accommodation available within walking distance of work and the beach
  • Uniform for working hours
  • Limited working hours means lots of time to explore an enjoy your life in Shimoda
  • Bicyles, beach toys, body boards, snorkels are free to use
  • 50% discount of surfboard rentals (from ¥1000/day)

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to creating exceptional spaces, we want to hear from you! To apply, please send us an email outlining availability,  skills, and experience to [mail:info@wabisabishimoda.com]. We look forward to welcoming you to beautiful Shimoda

 

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