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We're Hiring!

We Have Big Hearts & High Standards

Are You Our Next Co-Creator?

We're a small & mighty collective rewriting the rules of business by blending deep human care & liberation with high standards. If you're ready to ditch corporate masks, protect your peace, and do truly matterful work alongside people who hold each other to account, you’ve found your home.

We’ve been renting out our three large Muskoka lakeside cottages for about 20 years. We excel by being unapologetically human - offering enlivening experiences and authentic connections to our guests and ourselves.

We're also at the beginning of a much larger journey. Our BHAG (Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal) is to grow thriving, humanistic businesses across the world - starting with this one!

“Old Rule: Lead with dominance. Create Followers.
New Rule: Lead with humanity. Cultivate Leaders.”
– Abby Wambach

OUR NON-NEGOTIABLES

We look for true, mutual alignment with our co-creators, ensuring the shared culture & peace of this space can continue to thrive. You'll be working alongside dedicated people who love digging deep, doing matterful work, and being their favourite version of themselves. Thriving here means naturally living and breathing these shared standards:

Love of People: You have a natural love & trust for humanity, bringing a genuine passion for real, heartfelt, human-to-human connection.
High Emotional Maturity: You are confident, humble, and deeply boundaried. You actively protect our shared space by refusing power plays, gossip, drama, or the belittling of yourself or others.
Integrity & Responsibility: You intentionally align your choices with your values. Highly self-aware, you take ownership of your entire reality - both your shining moments & your missteps - and deeply understand the power of mutuality in relationships.
Possibility Mindset: You believe in "can" over "can't." You show up trusting, optimistic, and relaxed because you naturally see opportunities everywhere.
Growth Mindset: You're energised by feedback and dedicated to evolution. You have the vulnerability to ask for help, the humility to recognise "I don’t know what I don’t know," and the drive to remain unstoppable.
Feminist & Open-Minded Core: Our space is diverse and proudly powered by deeply motivated, caring women. Bringing wholehearted respect, curiosity, and celebration to all human dynamics is just second nature to you.
Flexible Availability: You choose lifestyle fluidity and a flexible schedule (evenings, weekends, and holidays) over a strict 9-to-5, knowing that cottage rental peak moments happen when the world is resting.

If you've been embodying these standards for eons, let’s build community and make some great sh!t happen together.

“Daring leaders who live into their values are never silent about hard things”

– Brené Brown

Contribution Opportunities

Seasonal WOW

(Welcoming, Organizing & Whipping-into-Shape)

THE OPPORTUNITY

Part-Time • Kiddo & Doggy Friendly (with boundaries!) • In-Person • Muskoka, ON

The Seasonal WOW contribution is for active people who love a fast, physical rhythm and want a workplace that genuinely embraces their whole self (kids and fur babies included!) We don't do "dominator" management. Instead, we look for self-aware co-creators who take genuine pride in bringing the magic of Trenanthia Cottage to life. If you read our Non-Negotiables and thought, "Finally, a place that speaks my language," here’s how we can create some great sh!t together:

We're looking for seasonal support over our busy summer season (May - October). We're open to hiring a Coordinator, Sr. Coordinator, or Lead, depending on the level of responsibility you choose to hold.

THE WORK SPLIT

Your core mission is to ensure every guest has a breathtaking first impression of the cottages. Across any given month, your time is split between two distinct areas:

90% Cottage Changeovers: This is the fast-paced, high-standard core of the job. You have a tight 5-to-6-hour window between checkout and check-in to restore absolute pizzazz, order, and visual beauty to the cottages for the next guests.
10% Team DIY Projects: Executed when there are empty days at the cottages. Projects range from straightforward (deep cleaning, paint touch-ups, yard work) to diy/renovation work (refinishing decks, laying flooring, or even building an indoor treehouse, wohoooo)

A Note on Kids & Fur Babies: We love wholeness and community! Bringing your kiddos or pets is highly encouraged. Because the cottage changeover window is tight and fast-paced, we trust you to self-manage this balance so that safety and our high standards flow seamlessly. We won't micromanage how you do it, as long as the magic happens!

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

First impressions: Create breathtaking first impressions of the cottages with gasps of, “Wow. Wow! WOW!” at every turn.
Changeovers: Care for day-to-day cottage changeovers with a big heart, high standards, and heartfelt consistency.
Inventory & Staging: Maintain meticulous organisation of supplies and create unforgettable moments of connection through heartwarming staging.
Safety & Fluidity: Communicate proactively to flag and remediate any safety or maintenance issues.
Evolution: Contribute creative ideas and hands-on energy to cottage improvement projects.

If entering at the Lead level, your stewardship extends to:

Managing supply logistics and equipment efficacy.
Facilitating planning and training to promote heartfelt consistency across the team.
Contributing to strategic and financial goals (minimizing issues, reducing refunds).

QUALIFICATIONS

We care far more about your emotional intelligence and life smarts than specific accreditations. To thrive here, you need to bring:

Passionate Cleaning & Staging: True skill in residential or hospitality cleaning, paired with a natural eye for visual harmony and order.
Basic DIY & Maintenance: Comfort with basic repairs, paint, and tools, executed with high attention to detail.
Root-Problem Solving: The instinct to see solutions instead of obstacles, and the courage to act on them.
Charming Communication: Laid-back, fun-loving, and collaborative communication skills - in person and through team tech tools.
Bonus: Past experience in tourism, hospitality, or short-term rentals.

SCHEDULE & SALARY

The Commitment: Part-time, seasonal. Typically 2 to 3 six-hour shifts per week (though if you're FABulous and can commit to just 1 shift per week, we can chat!) Commuting to the cottages is at your own expense.
The Days: Successful contribution relies on being available during our busiest changeover days: Fridays, Sundays, and Mondays (including holidays/holiday periods). Occasional Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Project Getaways: Larger DIY projects happen once a month in chunks of time (e.g., a Mon-Fri working getaway that includes staying overnight at the cottage - loved ones welcome!)
The Pay: $18 (student rate) – $25 per hour, thoughtfully scaled to the depth of contribution you choose to bring to the table.
The Good Stuff: Personal/wellness leave days, high autonomy, deep appreciation, and discounted cottage getaways with your loved ones! :)

UP FOR THE JOY & CHALLENGE?

You can find additional details on our website: www.trenanthiacottage.com/hiring.

We're real people looking for real people and looking forward to hearing from you :)

All the best,
Christine (and the whole cottage caboodle)

Humanistic Guest Connection

(Customer Care, Marketing, Events)

THE OPPORTUNITY

Full-Time • WFH (80%) • In-Person (20%) • Muskoka, ON

If our vibe gives you a jolt of joy, you’re matching the energy we love to build here!

We aren't looking for someone to robotically check off a task list. We need a highly sociable, deeply self-aware co-creator who thrives with true responsibility & liberation. Someone who genuinely craves understanding the why behind relationship building & business growth, embodies our Non-Negotiables, and brings rock-solid boundaries to the table. Sound like you? FABulous. Let's make some great sh!t happen together...

THE WORK SPLIT

However you choose the rhythm of your days - whether you prefer to dive into dedicated blocks of focus or move fluidly in the moment - your overall energy will be directed toward these two core areas:

40% Heartfelt Guest Care: This is about being entirely present with people. You’ll care for our everyday chats, wherever our guests reach out to us (phone, email, social media, livechat, etc.), with warmth and grounded presence, holding the space to guide guests into FANtastically memorable getaways with us. And because great care needs solid ground, you’ll bring your organisational magic and thoughtful attention to detail to the behind-the-scenes pieces that keep everything running like clockwork.
60% Creative & Community Projects: This is where you get to think big, experiment, and bring matterful ideas to life by combining your people-loving, marketing & event prowess. Projects range from the straightforward (freshening up our website, improving the guest experience) to the highly social (weaving connections with past guests, collaborating with local community partners) and the imaginative (crafting inspiring stories, or dreaming up unexpected surprises for our guests).

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

We don't do micro-management ‘round here. Instead, we trust you with true responsibility - inviting you to bring your unique skills & insights to life while helping us grow sustainably. Your daily contribution to our ecosystem will look & feel like:

Human-to-Human Connection: Meeting our guests exactly where they are with warmth, authenticity and a dash of vulnerability.
Navigating Friction with Care: Safely anchoring tricky or complex situations with a blend of deep empathy and clear, healthy boundaries.
Cultivating Financial Safety: Nurturing the health & safety of our ecosystem through proactive guest bookings, relational marketing initiatives, and meaningful community events.
Curating the Experience: Intentionally designing and refining the overall guest experience - before, during, and long after their getaways with us.

QUALIFICATIONS

We care far more about your self-awareness, life smarts, and how you show up for people than any degrees or official certificates. To thrive here, you need to bring:

Natural Sociability: A genuine ease in connecting with people, building relationships, and listening deeply, with a knack for seeing, knowing & understanding your fellow life travelers.
Empathy & Healthy Boundaries: The capacity to have conversations that are simultaneously kind and boundaried. You possess the inner grounding to remain calm & centered in moments of chaos, without being easily swept up or influenced by other people's emotional waves.
Relational Marketing: A natural eye for connective, meaningful marketing, community building and storytelling, including a comfort with weaving narratives across our social media spaces.
Experience & Event Design: A deep, intrinsic love for bringing people together, understanding feelings & needs, and creating lasting memories.

SCHEDULE & SALARY

The Commitment: Full-time, permanent. (Let's be the change we wish to see in the world!)
The Location: A fluid hybrid balance - 80% Work-From-Home (WFH) and 20% In-Person (Muskoka, ON). About once every two months, we gather at the cottages for collective, hands-on projects (such as property refreshes or DIY upgrades). These are beautiful opportunities to connect in person and typically look like a Monday-to-Friday working getaway where we stay overnight at the cottage. And yes, your loved ones are invited - the more the merrier! You’re welcome to live wherever, and commuting to the cottages for our in-person gatherings is at your own expense.
The Rhythm: Hospitality has its own natural flow, which means our working rhythm regularly shifts to include evenings, weekends, and holidays. If you lean into variety and a fluid schedule over a rigid 9-to-5 routine, this kind of freedom leaves a whole lotta breathing room to thrive.
The Compensation: Starting from $50,000 per year, thoughtfully scaled to the depth of contribution you choose to bring to the table.
The Good Stuff: Personal/wellness leave days, genuine autonomy, holistic mentoring, deep appreciation, and free cottage getaways to rest & recharge with your loved ones :)

UP FOR THE JOY & CHALLENGE?

You can find additional details on our website: www.trenanthiacottage.com/hiring.

We’re real people looking for real people. We don't expect perfection, but we do look for wholeness, self-direction, and the courage to co-create. We don't rescue, and we don't micromanage - instead, we share high standards and offer the space & trust for you to bring your best work, and be your favourite version of yourself.

So whaddaya say? Wanna build something beautiful together?

All the best,
Christine (and the whole cottage caboodle)

Real People Looking for Real People

What We Offer

High Standards Require High Support

No need to check your human side at the door. Bring your full, authentic self, and join a collective that actively pours back into your growth, your peace, and your capabilities - both professional & personal.

Holistic Wellness & Peace of Mind

Comprehensive Health: A dedicated physical and mental health plan.
True Rest: Generous vacation and personal leave days designed to support your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Evolving Workspace: A working environment - including flexible WFH (work-from-home) structure where possible - continuously designed around collective wellness.
Financial Backup: Access to a repayable personal loan option for when life throws unexpected curveballs.

Deep Personal & Professional Growth

Custom Growth Plans: Personal & professional development maps to expand your horizons.
Decades of Mentorship: Direct access to over 30 years of humanistic, entrepreneurial, business, Agile/Lean, and technology wisdom.
Whole Engagement: Contribution opportunities designed to exercise your left brain (logic, systems, metrics) and your right brain (creativity, intuition, heart) in equal measure.

Our Favorite Perks

High Autonomy: Space to own your work, make choices, and execute with freedom.
A Culture of Care: A deliberate, everyday practice of noticing, acknowledging, and genuinely appreciating one another’s talents.
The Ultimate Closer: Free, restorative cottage getaways at our lakeside properties to enjoy with the people you love. 🌿

Wanna Join Us?

We believe the truest picture of who you are comes from your core values, your knack for self-management, and your genuine interest in what we’re building here, rather than a traditional, functional resume.

Since we value clear boundaries and mutuality from day one, we ask that you hold responsibility for the first step of this process. To explore working together, please send an email to joinus@trenanthiacottage.com with the subject line "I'd Love to Contribute & Thrive Together! [Your Name]" and include the following:

Your Story: In whatever format feels most authentic to you (a short video, an audio note, or a few written paragraphs), tell us why the co-creator philosophy resonates with you, and how you see us thriving together.
Opportunity: Clearly share which Contribution Opportunity you're applying for.
Your Availability: Confirm that you have the lifestyle flexibility that matches the days & hours we need for the Contribution Opportunity you’re applying for.

A boundary we honour: To respect everyone's time and energy, we only review and respond to conversations that include all of these elements.

Next steps: If we feel a strong resonance, we’ll invite you into an intentional series of three to four co-impressions. This is a two-way exploration where we get to look at our real-world needs together, share ourselves authentically, and even dive into some hands-on co-working. It’s an organic process designed to ensure our values, culture, and dreams align, and that our unique offerings genuinely feed both of our souls.

We can’t wait to meet you!