Fencing/Field & Hay Work-Ranch Hand

The Wild Animal Horse Refuge

Ranch Hand- Fencing/Field & Hay Work

Location: Craig, Co. 81625

Salary: $60,000 - $75,000 Exempt Full-Time- Mid Level

Primary Function: Ranch Hand Laborer/ Feeding/ Field & Hay Work

Benefits: Medical, Dental, & Vision is offered after 60 Days/ 401K offered after 30 Days

Director Supervisor: Executive Director/Horse Refuge Director

Organization Overview:

Our Non-Profit Organization has a positive mission and team environment!

If you have you have a strong work ethic, a passion to contribute to a great cause, then apply for our position today. 

Our Refuge property has over 30,000 acres of beautiful free space for our wild mustangs to roam and continue to stay free located in Craig, Co. 

We have 3 locations, as our Non-Profit Organization is well established and our mission is to rescue and provide ample space for all of our animals. Please check out our main website at: https://shorturl.at/gAJU8 

Job Summary:

Ranch Hand Laborer-/Fencing/Field & Hay Work/ 70% Feeding/Animal Care Operation 10% 

Perform other Job Duties as assigned 20%

*Heavy Equipment Knowledge/Experience is needed such as Utilizing Tractors, Skid Loader, and Hay Equipment.

Already located near Craig, Co. is preferred.

With the guidance and under supervision of the Executive Director and Refuge Director, this position will execute day to day functions regarding the feeding, water haul, food haul, Field work/Hay/seeding, pivot, perform all duties in a safe manner while following company protocol, custodial, sustainability, and long-term equipment care. Fence mending is also needed. Perform other related job duties as assigned.  

Specifically, we are looking for people that possess the following qualities:

• Great attitude
• Attention to detail
• Strong work ethic
  
• Determination
• Positive attitude
  
• Honesty 
• Belief in organization’s mission

Required/Other: 

• Valid State Drivers License
  
• Able to lift 75lbs or more
  
• Able to work as a team

As you can see, we are looking for people who possess strong foundational skills with an attitude to succeed.  It’s incredibly important for each applicant to know in their heart they are truly ready to become part of something bigger than themselves and actually possess all of the core ingredients required. 

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding service opportunity with real purpose, you are special and we want to meet you! 

Clear Focus:

The above Job Description is intended to describe the general duties/nature of the level of work being performed. This Job Description is not to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, and skills required. Job Descriptions are somewhat fluid and will change depending on the Organization’s strategic direction and overall objectives accordingly.

Background Check Statement: 

Approval for Hiring is contingent upon successfully passing a background check prior to your Hiring/Acceptance/Offer. This background check does not report to any credit bureau and no impact will be seen on the applicants side. This process helps the Company screen for any past background experiences that pose a threat or a discrepancy to the Organization, as TWAS does not hire any violent offenders, or individuals that have been charged criminally involving endangering/threating/hurting children and/or animals. By applying you are authorizing The Wild Animal Sanctuary to perform this background check.

EEOC Statement:

Our Non-Profit organization, "The Wild Animal Sanctuary" is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.