Current Job Openings at the Estate

Pending: Groundskeeper/ Handyman or Woman ($25 per hour) (approx 20 hrs per week) (details below)

Opening #2:  Glamping Ambassadors / Co-Hosts at the Silverlaken Estate (details below)

Opening #3:  Housekeeping Team (contact us for latest details)

Additional Openings (details below):

  • Sailing Instructor
  • Commissioned Artist

 

Pending#1: Groundskeeper/ Handyman or Woman 

Update at 3.14.2026
Thanks for all the introductions and interest in the position.
Our first round of interviews were very productive and it looks like we found our ideal candidate. thanks again!

 

$25 per hour

 

Locations: Silverlaken Glampground on Silver Lake + Main Street Perry Apartments & Art Gallery

 

Flex Time. 20hrs per week on average on various projects between April and November.

On-the-job training in March.

 

Project Scope:

  • Maintenance & Repairs: Basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting and general repairs.
  • Infrastructure:  Help install tents, docks & art installations.  Maintaining tools, equipment, gravel road & water systems. Summarization/Winterization.
  • Groundskeeping: Lawn care, transplanting, mulching, weed control & landscaping.

 

Requirements:

  • Basic handyman skills (electrical, plumbing, carpentry)
  • Experience with landscaping equipment (mowers, trimmers, tractors)
  • Physically capable of lifting, bending and working outdoors
  • Ability to troubleshoot on the fly and work independently
  • Boating License a big plus

 

Preference given to candidates who live near Silver Lake.

 

How to Apply:
Reach out via Facebook messenger or e-mail “reservations @  Silverlaken  . com”

 

 

Opening #2:  Glamping Ambassadors / Co-Hosts at the Silverlaken Estate

 

If you like sailboats, saunas & starry nights,

If you like a little wine, rocking chairs & wrap around porches,

If you like campfires, the sound of crickets & deep sleep,

If you like getting up early, going offline & getting outdoors,

then you will love Silverlaken!

 

Located in Western NY, the Silverlaken Estate, Glampground & Tiny House Village (www.Silverlaken.com) is a boutique vacation rental business on the shores of Silver Lake servicing tourists visiting Letchworth State Park- voted “Best State Park” in America.

While the Glampground on Silver Lake is the flagship enterprise, this family owned & operated business will also open an art gallery, gift shop and watercraft rental agency in Perry in 2025.

The tourism season starts in late Spring and runs until the first freeze arrives in late Fall.  July, August and October are the 3 busiest months.  Camp is closed during the off-season.

The ideal candidates would be a retired couple interested in performing the following tasks in exchange for accommodations at Camp:

  • Welcoming guests as they arrive at Camp
  • Serving as the friendly face at the front desk of the camp, gift shop, kayak rental agency or art gallery
  • Creating content for our Social Media Platforms
  • Remotely monitoring our Customer Service Portals to assist with booking inquiries & guest relations
  • Double checking the work of the housekeeping staff
  • Stock-keeping in the supply room and gift store

You will fit right in if you are the kind of person that you can strike up a conversation with a stranger, sail a catamaran, start a campfire, remove a fish hook and post on social media.

Camp infrastructure will be made available for your personal use, including but not limited to:

  • sauna
  • kayaks, SUP & paddleboat
  • various sailboats
  • 200HP double decker pontoon boat (reasonable use, boaters safety course required)
  • campfires & BBQ grills

If you are interested in monetary compensation beyond the work-exchange, know that the following tasks can be compensated at a pre-agreed rate:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Room
  • Yard Work
  • Repairs & Maintenance
  • Odd Jobs

Are you an Artist? Do you Sail?

We also offer two unique money-making opportunities if you happen to be an artist or sailor.

Would you like to be a featured artist and have your work sold on commission at our downtown gallery?

Our small fleet of Sunfish and Hobie Cats sit on dry land as our sailing instructor has retired.   Customers often inquire about sailing instruction and we would welcome the opportunity to rent the boats to the customer while they pay you directly for training and/or captain services. Booking platform, payment processing, insurance and infrastructure are already in place.  Just missing the sailing instructor.

 

Thank you for your interest in joining our team!