{"id":6774,"date":"2024-02-28T18:53:18","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T09:53:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wabisabishimoda.com\/?page_id=6774"},"modified":"2026-04-05T22:16:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T13:16:57","slug":"help-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wabisabishimoda.com\/ja\/help-us\/","title":{"rendered":"Help us!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"6774\" class=\"elementor elementor-6774\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-71234b9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"71234b9\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2c9419c\" data-id=\"2c9419c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e4b5df elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6e4b5df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Join Our Team! Live by the beach and work in beautiful Shimoda! <br \/><\/strong><\/p><p>Are you passionate about creating a welcoming and beautiful environment? Do you cleaning experiences, a knack for\u00a0 organization or 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&#8217;re a seasoned cleaner, a green-thumbed gardener, or a creative thinker bursting with ideas, we have a place for you.<\/p><p><strong>Positions Available:<\/strong><\/p><ol><li><p><strong>Cleaners:<\/strong> Are you meticulous when it comes to cleanliness? Do you take pride in ensuring every surface shines? We are always looking for individuals who excel in maintaining a pristine environment, ensuring our spaces are always inviting and hygienic.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Gardeners:<\/strong> 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 cutting grass, pruning trees, trimming bushes,\u00a0 weeding and watering, if you have a green thumb, we want to hear from you.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Creatives:<\/strong> Are you bursting with imaginative ideas? Do you have a flair for design? We are seeking creative individuals who can help us elevate our spaces at the properties or online with innovative and visually stunning concepts. Whether it&#8217;s decorating our spaces or coming up with unique solutions to enhance our online environment, your creativity is valued here. Creative people may work as freelance on a per project basis. Please contact us and share you ideas!<\/p><\/li><li><strong>Maintenance:\u00a0<\/strong>We are always updating, and upgrading our properties. We need help with sanding, painting, building, and fixing the properties and our bikes!\u00a0<\/li><\/ol><p><strong>Requirements:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>A positive attitude and strong work ethic<\/li><li>Physically strong, healthy and fit (cleaning requires a good level of grit especially during the hot humid\/sweaty months)<\/li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team<\/li><li>Excellent communication skills<\/li><li>Flexibility and willingness to learn new tasks<\/li><li>Previous experience in housekeeping\/cleaning, gardening, bicycle maintenance, and\/or creative fields<\/li><li>2-5 week commitment (please choose from our list of available time slots, A-F, below)<\/li><li>A fully functioning smart phone &amp; beach sandals without a back strap<\/li><li>Working knowledge of English (Japanese language skills are not required but helpful)<\/li><\/ul><div>\u00a0<\/div><div><strong>Available Schedules and Rates for <em>Direct Hire<\/em> positions: <br \/><\/strong><\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><div><strong>A) 4\/2 &#8211; 4\/15 &#8211; <\/strong><\/div><div><strong>2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>Work exchange: place to stay, wifi, limited schedule (more free time to enjoy), weekly outings, free use of bicycles, body boards, and beach toys.\u00a0<\/div><div><p>Spring cleaning, maintenance, gardening work, bicycle repair<\/p><\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><div><strong>B) 4\/16 &#8211; 5\/14 &#8211; <br \/>NO POSITIONS AVAILABLE\u00a0<br \/><\/strong><\/div><div>\u00a51200 \/hr + accommodation, wifi,\u00a0<\/div><div>Housekeeping, maintenance, bicycle repair<\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><div><strong>C) 5\/15-6\/13 <\/strong><strong>&#8211; <\/strong><\/div><div><strong>5 POSITIONS AVAILABLE<\/strong><\/div><div>Work exchange: place to stay, wifi, limited schedule (more free time to enjoy), weekly outings, free use of bicycles, body boards, and beach toys.\u00a0<\/div><div>Housekeeping, maintenance, gardening work, bicycle repair <br \/>Help out up to 84 hours a month\/4week period. (based on max 21 hours a week average)<\/div><div><strong>**<\/strong>Creative work: YES<\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><div><strong>D) 6\/27 &#8211; 7\/14 <\/strong><strong>&#8211; <br \/>5 POSITIONS AVAILABLE<\/strong><\/div><div>\u00a51200\/hr + accommodation, wifi<\/div><div>Housekeeping, maintenance, gardening work, bicycle repair.<\/div><div><strong>**<\/strong>Creative work:YES<\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><div><strong>*E) 7\/14 &#8211; 8\/18<\/strong><strong>&#8211; <br \/>7 POSITIONS AVAILABLE<\/strong><br \/>\u00a51500\/hr + accommodation, wifi<br \/>Housekeeping (related experience a must)<br \/>May have to work <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">up to 6 days a week<br \/><\/span><strong>**<\/strong>Creative work: NO<\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><div><strong>F) 8\/18 &#8211; 9\/28*<\/strong><strong>&#8211; <br \/>5 POSITIONS AVAILABLE<\/strong><\/div><div><p><strong>*(end date can be flexible)<br \/><\/strong>Work exchange only: limited schedule (more time to enjoy), accommodation, wifi, free use of bicycles, body boards, and beach toys, organized weekly outings.\u00a0<br \/>Housekeeping, maintenance, gardening work, bicycle repair<br \/><strong>**<\/strong>Creative work: YES<\/p><\/div><div><p><strong>*<\/strong> High season (7\/23 &#8211; 8\/20) the hourly rate is \u00a51500. It is very hot and very busy at this time. Only hardworking and experienced housekeepers will be considered. Staff may be required to work up to 6 days a week.<\/p><p>During period A, C &amp; F we only have work exchange positions available.<\/p><p><strong>**<\/strong>If you have <strong>creative skills<\/strong> you wish to use and help us along with our projects. <em>Please provide links<\/em> to your previous work and a proposal to let us know how you can contribute to our spaces. Creative projects will be considered individually and can be paid per project or as a work exchange. Work exchange will be offered for 84 hours a month in exchange a place to rest and call home when not working. Shorter schedules will also be considered. Tell us your ideas!<\/p><\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><p><strong>Benefits:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Work for money (direct hire in 2026: \u00a51200-\u00a51500\/hr), as a work exchange, or freelance your skills<\/li><li>Accommodation available within walking distance of work and the beach &#8211; staff house with 2 bedrooms (to be shared with same sex staff member), kitchen, living room, 2 toilets, bathroom, laundry machine.<\/li><li>Private apartments available for couples (to be paid by tenants) &#8211; Private entrance with 2 tatami mat rooms, kitchen, toilet, bathroom. Shared use of laundry machine.<\/li><li>Uniform for working hours<\/li><li>Limited working hours means lots of time to explore an enjoy your life in the beautiful Kisami area of Shimoda<\/li><li>50% discount of surfboard rentals (from \u00a51000\/day)<\/li><\/ul><p>If you&#8217;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 copy and paste and answer the questions below:\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Name:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Age:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Nationality:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Languages Spoken:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Japanese Language Ability: <\/strong>(Not required but helpful)<\/p><p><strong>Visa Status:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Contact Information:<\/strong>\u00a0<br \/>(email and\/or whatsapp)\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Preferred Schedule (A-F):\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Accommodation requirements:\u00a0<br \/><\/strong>1) Shared accommodation in staff house\u00a0<br \/>2) Private apartment for \u00a560,000 a month\u00a0<br \/>3) None. I have my own place to stay.\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Prior Professional Cleaning Experiences:\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>(Where did you work? Restaurant, Hotel, airbnb, event space&#8230;? Please provide names of the places. How long did you work there? What were your responsibilities?\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Other relevant experiences:\u00a0<\/strong> Gardening, Landscaping, construction, maintenance, DIY, Photography, Design, Marketing,\u00a0 Bicycle Repair, &#8230;<br \/><strong>PLEASE NOTE:<\/strong> If you wish to be considered for creative skills you <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>must add links<\/em><\/span> to a portfolio or previous samples of your work)\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Will you have other commitments during your stay?<\/strong> (Online work, classes, outside work?)\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Are you generally a positive person<\/strong> (happy, grateful, considerate, active, pro-active)?<\/p><p><strong>Do you have good communication skills?<\/strong> Ask questions when you aren&#8217;t sure? Do you consider yourself approachable?<\/p><p><strong>Are you meticulous?<\/strong> Can you follow a list to a T?<\/p><p><strong>Are you currently in Japan? What have you been up to since your arrival?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Are you Ok with bugs?<\/strong>:(Cleaning up big spiders and centipedes is part of the job)\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>If you are hoping to join in July, August or September: Are you Ok with the heat?<\/strong>\u00a0<br \/>(Summers in Japan or very hot and very humid)\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Why are you choosing to contact us?:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p>Working hours are limited. <strong>What would you do with your time and days off?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Anything else you would like to share for us to consider:<br \/>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p>Send you application and\/or questions to Angela on <a href=\"http:\/\/Https::\/wa.me\/819065110792\" data-wplink-url-error=\"true\">whatsapp<\/a>:\u00a0<\/p><p>Https::\/wa.me\/819065110792<\/p><p><strong>PLEASE NOTE:<\/strong> We recruit for spring positions in the winter, summer positions in the spring, and fall positions in late summer.\u00a0<\/p><p>We look forward to welcoming you to beautiful Shimoda!<\/p><p>Prior to the interview we will be sending a password to <a href=\"https:\/\/wabisabishimoda.com\/ja\/tabi-tabi-staff-guide-book\/\">our Staff Handbook<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join Our Team! 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