Position Information

Posted
Feb 27, 2026

Closes
Mar 27, 2026

Description

Duties:

We are looking for someone to occasionally watch our 5 year old (will be 6 in May) daughter. We need someone who will be here over the summer and is usually available in the evenings and on weekends. We typically need someone 1-3x a month for an weekday evening / weekend day sitting.

We're looking for someone who is calm and grounded with experience with kids. Rate is $15/hour.

Secondarily, we are looking for someone to intermittently watch our small 12 lb dog, Denver. Often we need someone to come let him out on a weekend day 1-2x when we're away for more than a few hours. $15 a visit.

Additionally, we need someone who can be available for overnight stays with Denver which includes feeding him and a quick walk when possible. $50/day.

We live very close to JMUs campus.

Requirements:

Must have your own transportation.

Availability over weekends and evenings, including the summer.

We request that you come on your own (no guests) for dog sitting.

How to apply:

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Additional Information: 

We'll arrange a meet & greet with our dog and daughter beforehand.

Salary
$15/hour child care, $50/day overnight dog sitting

Specific hours
No set hours, on an as needed basis. Flexibility in schedule is helpful! We usually need someone on a weeknight evening or a weekend day/afternoon.

Duration of position
Open ended

Employer Information

Contact
Erin Frye/Overstreet

Phone
540-383-2229

Email
eboverstreet@gmail.com

Address
Hillcrest Drive, Harrisonburg, VA, 22801