Community Volunteer

Sunrise Ranch; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 20,664; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Ranch is seeking Community Volunteers to support various departments, encompassing tasks from gardening to guest services. Volunteers will contribute to a welcoming atmosphere and are expected to engage in physical responsibilities. This is an exciting opportunity for those dedicated to community well-being, where every individual plays a vital role in fulfilling the mission of Sunrise Ranch.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform various physical tasks.
• Enthusiastic and willing to learn new skills in multiple areas.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in various departments including Accounting, Dining, Garden, and Maintenance.
• Support guests and ensure a welcoming environment.
• Perform physical tasks including lifting, cleaning, and maintaining kitchens and gardens.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer Service

Physical Stamina

Job description

Job Title: Community Volunteer

Department: Varies

Reports To: Director or Manager of various Departments, Director of Operations

Prepared Date: 06/21/2022

SUMMARY: Provides support in various areas of Sunrise Ranch, including seasonal projects.

WORK AVAILABILITY: Up to 29 hours, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accounting tasks may include but are not limited to the following:

Serve with the intention of stewarding the company resources to best serve the purpose and mission of the organization.

Accounts Payable and Receivables assistance through bill.com.

Customer service, including phone answering.

Scanning, filing, and shredding.

Physical requirements – Must climb stairs, sit for long periods of time, and be able to lift 35 pounds. Adequate vision and hearing required for office work.

Dining Room tasks may include but are not limited to the following:

Serve with the intention of creating and maintaining a comfortable and welcoming dining experience.

Clean, sanitize, restock, organize, and maintain a comfortable and welcoming dining experience.

Empty trash and recycling cans by tea table.

Clean floor with handheld sweeper.

Take out garbage in tea room.

Physical requirements – Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Ability to move about Kitchen and Dining Room for duration of shift.

Garden/Greenhouse tasks may include but are not limited to the following:

Serve with the intention of providing nutrient-dense produce to support the health and well-being of Sunrise Ranch, its guests, and the community at large.

Plant, harvest, wash, package, irrigate, fertilize, weed, prune, clean, transplant, maintain plants and soil in an organic manner.

Assist Garden/Greenhouse Manager in inventory and ordering process as needed.

Assist Garden/Greenhouse Manager with administrative tasks, such as crop records, recording, and production.

Be receptive to learning new methods of farming/gardening and sharing existing knowledge of farming/gardening.

Take stewardship of the land, plants, and environment by making a commitment to the cleanliness, sustainability, and well-being of the project and the people involved.

Physical requirements – Basic mobility. Must be able to stand, bend over, crouch down, and walk all day. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Guest Services tasks may include but are not limited to the following:

Serve with the intention of creating home and safety so that guests can do the transformational work they’ve come to do.

Communicate supportively and clearly to leads, staff, and guests in all cases.

Be proactive in creating solutions for potential issues that may arise within the department.

Assist in overseeing events from start to finish, including internal EDL events.

Facilitate communications between Events Department and other departments, as needed.

Assist Dining Room functions.

Answer phone calls, e-mails, and faxes; route all correspondence to the correct parties.

Use various types of software, including word processing, spreadsheet and

database software.

Physical requirements – Must be able to sit at a desk for prolonged periods, working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.

Homekeeping tasks may include but are not limited to the following:

Serve with the intention of creating home and safety so that guests can do the transformational work they’ve come to do.

Set up and tear down Meeting Rooms for internal and external events, according to the event requirements.

Perform essential laundry tasks for Accommodations Building, providing fresh towels and bedsheets for all guest rooms.

Clean and check all appliances in rooms, corridors, meeting rooms, stairways, and guest rooms.

Respond to guest queries and requests.

Deliver any requested housekeeping items to guest rooms.

Physical requirements – Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Must be capable of moving chairs, tables, rugs, equipment, beds, furniture, and laundry.

Kitchen tasks may include but are not limited to the following:

Serve with the intention of creating and maintaining a safe and clean environment to best serve the company mission and purpose.

Ensure cleanliness, operational organization and maintenance of Kitchen machinery, and a safe workspace.

Assist in light food preparation as directed by Manager or Chef on duty.

Assist in serving food and beverages to the residents in the Dining Room.

The Kitchen Steward, upon demonstrated job performance excellence, will be considered for numerous growth opportunities.

Physical requirements – Must be able to stand in place for lengthy periods and/or move about the Kitchen for the duration of each shift. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Maintenance tasks may include but are not limited to the following:

Serve with the intention of maintaining tools and infrastructure so that these resources may best serve the purpose and mission of the organization.

Assist and perform semiskilled tasks of a general nature in connection with maintenance, repair, and construction projects in the upkeep of Sunrise Ranch.

Organize and maintain all tools, equipment, and materials owned by Sunrise Ranch.

Assist in the maintenance of all Sunrise Ranch-owned vehicles, tractors, backhoes, and the like, with our Vehicle Maintenance Manager.

Physical requirements – Basic mobility. Must be able to stand, bend over, crouch down, and walk all day. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Media Team tasks may include but are not limited to the following:

Serve with the intention of creating an invitation for and capturing the transformational experience of Sunrise Ranch, its guests, and the community at large.

Filming and production of a variety of events happening on Sunrise Ranch, as assigned.

Graphic Design Projects for Publications, Social Media, Marketing, etc., as assigned.

Upload and manage content on Sunrise Ranch YouTube Channel with 9 Playlists and new videos published. Upon completion, all videos will have titles, captions, intros, effects, and end credits.

Meet deadlines on all projects that are assigned. Communicate to Manager/Director before deadline date if there is any complication.

Produce new media content for Sunrise Ranch’s Social Media, Publishing, and Kiosk.

Physical requirements – Must be able to sit at a desk for prolonged periods, working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.

Ranch tasks may include but are not limited to the following:

Serve with the intention of providing nutrient-dense farm products to support the health and well-being of Sunrise Ranch, its quests, and the community at large.

Care for animals in our operation daily: feeding, watering, providing minerals, and practicing stress-free handling.

Set up paddocks with portable electric fencing; then move cattle and sheep.

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

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

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.

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

Perform other essential duties as assigned, to include:

Ensure confidentiality and security of guests.

Follow all company safety and security procedures.

Report any maintenance issues, safety hazards, or damage of property.

Assist with dishes in the kitchen.