Seasonal Ranch Hand

A/U Ranches; Buena Vista (CO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A/U Ranches in Buena Vista, CO is seeking seasonal staff to support ranch operations and camp activities. Roles include seasonal ranch hand duties such as forest and pasture work, fence projects, and trail maintenance, with opportunities to help in corralling and horsemanship tasks, all while living in-cabin with campers.

The Corral Technician role focuses on irrigation, pasture management, fence repairs, and herd coordination, under supervision of horsemanship leadership.

Qualifications

• Live a demonstrated commitment to Christian Science.
• At least 18 years old, high school graduate or equivalent.
• Willingness to uphold high moral and ethical standards.
• Enthusiasm for working with young people with love, patience, and consistency.
• Ability to flexibly support in a variety of areas as needs arise.
• Ability to participate in outdoor adventure and recreational activities.
• Ability to live in a cabin with campers and other staff.

Responsibilities

• Support forest and pasture management, fence building and planning, trail construction work, and maintenance needs.
• Corral technicians are responsible for supporting and implementing irrigation and pasture management, repairing/building fences, participating in managing a multiple horse herd, supporting wilderness trips, and more.

Skills

Commitment to Christian Science

Age 18+

Moral standards

Patience & empathy

Adaptability

Outdoor activity

Cabin living with campers

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: A/U Ranches - Buena Vista, CO, Position Type: Seasonal Staff, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Seasonal Ranch Hand

Seasonal ranch hands are responsible for supporting forest and pasture management, fence building and planning, trail construction work, and maintenance needs. Most seasonal ranch hands live in-cabin with campers and other counselors, setting the tone for studying and applying Christian Science at camp and supporting bunkhouse life. Most seasonal ranch hands also support other non-program activities such as evening programs. Note: Professionals in related fields will not be required to live in-cabin with campers.

Corral Technician

Corral technicians are supervised by the horsemanship director and the wrangler ranch hand. Corral technicians are responsible for supporting and implementing irrigation and pasture management, repairing/building fences, participating in managing a multiple horse herd, supporting wilderness trips, and much more.

Qualifications

• Live a demonstrated commitment to Christian Science
• At least 18 years old, high school graduate or equivalent at time of employment
• Willingness to uphold high moral and ethical standards
• Enthusiasm for working with young people with love, patience, and consistency
• Ability to flexibly support in a variety of areas as needs arise
• Ability to participate in outdoor adventure and recreational activities
• Ability to live in a cabin with campers and other staff