Joey 101
Affordable Rent and Flexible Work for University Students
Wait, what’s a Joey?
Joeys are live-in employees who earn wages by helping Hosts and pay rent for a room in the Host’s home. This is an opportunity for you to secure affordable rent and flexible employment that builds your resume while enriching your sense of nearby community.
Why be a Joey?
As a student, maybe you need a safe and quiet place to work and study that extends before or after typical on-campus offerings. Maybe dorm living doesn’t work for you, and off-campus housing is hard to find or too expensive. Maybe you want to make some money to support your daily needs, but a typical job is inflexible around your busy class and study schedules.
As a Joey, you make cost-effective assistance available to Hosts who want to enjoy their best years at home. It is a partnership that fosters community and support on all sides. Ultimately, for Joeys, by bolstering your support system and reducing the financial constraints during your study years, we know you will have more room to succeed in whatever comes after school.
How does it work?
As a “Joey,” you technically have two roles with your Host:
An employee, paid by your Host for the hours you work on tasks to support them and their household
A tenant who pays the Host rent each month.
Our Hosts receive cost-effective assistance while enjoying the comfort of their own homes, maintaining their independence, and gaining a reliable companion (you!) for peace of mind. Maybe your Host needs help making dinner and tidying the kitchen afterward or extra hands to change a lightbulb in their bedroom — these are probably hours you’d spend at the house anyway, so why not get paid for them?
The magic is in the match.
Finding the right match is key as each living situation and Joey job is different. Of course there are some basics like geographic area, job qualifications, schedule fit, and your housing preferences. We strive to find your perfect match and we will recommend a Host who shares some of your hobbies, interests, and passions. You’ll have an opportunity to meet and interview each other before moving forward.
We've designed the entire process to be easy and support you.
If you are ready for affordable housing and are open to offering a helping hand, start here: apply be a Joey today.
Our Hosts are required to provide safe living conditions, including a private room with a lockable door for your use and a dedicated bathroom. And to ensure your safety, we conduct national criminal background checks on all Hosts.
Once we've confirmed the ideal match, we guide you through the employment and rental contracting process, how to set shared expectations with your Host, as well as the logistics of moving into your Host's home. Our commitment to your success doesn't stop there. Our dedicated support team is here for you every step of the way, offering ongoing assistance and resources to ensure a smooth transition and ongoing relationship.
