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Assistant to the Director of the Ranch

Sunrise Ranch

Assistant to the Director of the Ranch

Loveland, CO
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Title: Assistant to the Director of the Ranch

    Department: Ranch

    Reports To: Director of the Ranch

    Prepared Date: 11/03/22

    SUMMARY: Assist the Director of the Ranch in the daily operation of Sunrise Ranch ranching operations.

    WORK AVAILABILITY: 32+ hours per week, flexible schedule required, including up to seven-day workweeks during the summer, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

    SALARY RANGE: $17 - $20 DOE

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

    Assume a leadership and supervisory role on the Ranch Team.

    Work with animals in our operation to include daily care: feeding, watering, providing minerals and practicing stress-free handling.

    Move cattle, sheep, and chickens in accordance with holistic management practices. Set up paddocks with portable electric fencing.

    Assist with sorting of animals to tag, castrate, vaccinate and the like.

    Collect and wash eggs daily.

    Work on farm or Ranch structures, such as buildings, fences (electric single-line, electric portable, and barbed-wire) and roads, repairing and maintaining as needed.

    Work with, set up, and move wheel-line and hand-set irrigation to properly water the pastures.

    Assist the Director of the Ranch with various tasks including but not limited to: animal care/ record keeping, web store maintenance, customer pick-ups/ deliveries, beef/lamb inventory, and project planning.

    Perform other essential duties as assigned.

    As a member of the staff of Sunrise Ranch, contribute to the overall success and fulfillment of our mission through:

    Creative, uplifting expression that inspires others

    Enthusiastic contribution to the fabric of the Sunrise Ranch community

    Diligent, productive work that contributes to the Sunrise Ranch team effort

    Supporting, promoting and contributing to the vision, plan and work of the Spiritual Director and the Trustees of Emissaries of Divine Light

    Clear, supportive surround for guests, visitors and staff

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    A background in animal husbandry

    Cattle/sheep/chicken/llama/alpaca/horse/dog experience

    Pasture experience (holistic-management knowledge a plus)

    Equipment and maintenance knowledge; mechanical and electrical aptitude

    Fencing experience—barbed wire, cattle panels, electric, and portable electric-mesh fencing

    Wheel-line and hand-set irrigation experience

    Leadership and management experience

    Solid communication and analytical skills

    Self-starter and ability to work independently required

    Strong attention to detail required

    Reliability—show up on time and be flexible regarding days/hours worked

    Ability to thrive in a constantly changing work environment

    Ability to be an enthusiastic, positive and creative team member

    CONDITIONS:

    Benefits – Health insurance, dental reimbursement for resident full-time employees, paid vacation and holidays.

    Physical Requirements – Must be able to stand, bend over, crouch down, climb fences and walk all day. Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis and up to 100 pounds occasionally.

    Weather Conditions – This is a year-round, outdoor position. Must be willing to work long hours in any, including extreme, weather conditions