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About Work Trade
The Austin Alpaca Playhouse offers work trade arrangements for those interested in trading their labor for accommodation. This is an opportunity to be part of our community while contributing to the upkeep and improvement of the property.
Short-Term Work Trade
Short-term work trade can be used to subsidize rental costs. However, any stay at the Alpaca Playhouse requires a deposit and rent paid up front. This will then be refunded based on work completed according the process outlined.
Short-term work trade is available for stays of 1-4 weeks. This arrangement is ideal for:
- Travelers passing through Austin
- People exploring whether co-living is right for them
- Those with specific skills to contribute
Expectations:
- 4-5 hours of work per day
- Flexibility with task assignments
- Self-motivated and reliable
Paid Work Arrangements
For longer-term or specialized work, we may offer paid arrangements. These positions are more structured and may include:
- Property maintenance
- Landscaping and grounds keeping
- Event support
- Administrative tasks
Self-Service Tasks
All community members are expected to contribute to basic self-service tasks:
- Kitchen cleanup – Wash your dishes immediately, wipe counters
- Common area tidying – Pick up after yourself, straighten cushions
- Bathroom maintenance – Keep clean, report issues
- Trash duty – Take out when full, don't wait for someone else
- Recycling – Sort properly, take to bins
- Alpaca feeding – Help with morning/evening feeding when asked
- Gate duty – Always close gates behind you
Work Trade Tasks
Work trade participants may be assigned tasks such as:
Property Maintenance
- Painting and touch-ups
- Minor repairs
- Furniture assembly
- Deep cleaning
Grounds & Landscaping
- Mowing and trimming
- Weeding and mulching
- Planting and garden care
- Fence maintenance
Alpaca Care
- Daily feeding and watering
- Pasture maintenance
- Health monitoring
- Shelter cleaning
Event Support
- Setup and breakdown
- Greeting and parking guidance
- Cleanup after events
Apply for Work Trade
Interested in work trade at the Alpaca Playhouse? Please contact us with:
- Your desired dates
- Your skills and experience
- What you hope to gain from the experience
- A bit about yourself
Email pai@alpacaplayhouse.com, call (737) 225-9525, or text (737) 747-4737.
Looking to Rent Instead?
Furnished rooms are available for rent at the Alpaca Playhouse for short or long term occupancy.
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