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Start Date: As soon as September 15, 2026 (flexible for the right candidate)

Commitment: Through the 2027 farming season

Full-Time–Winter schedule approx. 30 hours; Regular season 40+ hours per week

Light Root Farm & Learning Center is seeking an experienced and motivated farmer who is serious about pursuing agriculture as a career and interested in deepening their skills in dairy, livestock, grazing, and holistic farm management. This is a hands-on Assistant Farm Manager position for someone who already has a foundation of agricultural experience and is ready to take the next step in their development as a farmer. The successful candidate will work closely with the farm leadership team, learn Light Root’s farm systems and operations, and gradually take on greater responsibility and ownership of the dairy and small livestock operations. We are looking for someone who sees farming as a long-term vocation and craft. This position offers the opportunity to grow with the farm and, over time, develop into a greater management role.

Primary Responsibilities

• Daily milking and care of a small herd of dairy cows
• Feeding, watering, animal observation, and general herd management
• Dairy house cleaning, sanitation, and milk bottling
• Barn and livestock maintenance
• Mucking sheds and maintaining clean, healthy animal environments
• Calf and youngstock care
• Pasture-based laying hen care and egg production
• Pasture pig management and rotational grazing support
• Assisting with cattle grazing and pasture management
• General farm chores and seasonal livestock projects
• Manure management and compost making with skid loader
• Support Hay making and field irrigation
• Assist with and support Light Root Farm’s educational, community, and therapeutic programs
• As skills and experience develop, take on increasing responsibility for livestock systems, farm planning, and day-to-day management
• Possible opportunities to work in other roles on the farm–draft horses/oxen, gardens and crop systems.

What We’re Looking For

• At least 2 seasons of agricultural experience; dairy experience strongly preferred
• Serious interest in pursuing farming as a career
• Desire to continue learning and developing skills in dairy, livestock, grazing, and farm management
• Reliable, responsible, self-motivated, and willing to take initiative
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to quality work, thorough cleaning, and attention to detail
• Physically able to regularly lift and carry 50+ pounds
• Comfortable working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
• Passion for agriculture, animals, food, land stewardship, and community
• Alignment with Light Root Farm’s mission and values

We’re excited to welcome a Soil Scientist – Field Crew Lead to spearhead and conduct fieldwork and support our Ecosystem Services Lab through soil health analysis. This is a Term Position lasting from September 7, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The Soil Scientist will contribute to Working Land Conservation’s mission by executing field-based research and applied projects. They will also assist the Laboratory Manager with sample preparation and analysis for basic soil health parameters.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Field Crew Leadership: The Soil Scientist will oversee field operations for soil carbon and soil health projects, predominantly in Utah. This involves leading field crews, making real-time decisions about daily workflow, maintaining rigorous safety protocols in remote environments, and troubleshooting logistics on the fly when things don’t go according to plan.

Laboratory Technician Support: When not in the field, the Soil Scientist will support the Laboratory Manager as a dedicated technician. Over the past year, WLC opened a non-profit Ecosystem Services Laboratory that provides ranchers and other stakeholders with cost-effective soil, water, and plant testing so land stewards have the data needed to adaptively manage their landscapes. Duties will include following lab protocols, preparing samples for analysis, applying dilution theory for chemical procedures, assisting the Laboratory Manager with sample analysis, and maintaining a safe laboratory environment through proper chemical storage and waste management.

Field & Crew Management Duties:

• Lead field work focused on soil health and soil organic carbon across diverse Western landscapes.
• Manage end-to-end field logistics, including crew, training, daily workflow decisions, and on-site field safety.
• Troubleshoot equipment, vehicle, or scheduling issues in remote and off-grid settings.
• Manage Field Technician(s) and mentor crew members on research protocols and safety.
• Travel as needed to initiate new projects and represent WLC with regional partners.

Lab Technician Duties:

• Assist the Laboratory Manager with daily laboratory operations, sample preparation, and instrument runs.
• Follow strict laboratory protocols for soil health parameters.
• Maintain safety standards, chemical inventory, and proper hazardous waste disposal.

General Duties:

• Collaboratively work with the WLC team to further WLC’s mission.
• Dedicate time to the professional development of organizational and management skills.
• Contribute to a healthy, supportive, and inclusive culture at WLC.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

You are, at heart, a field ecologist who loves leading research across the diverse ecosystems of the US West. At this point in your career, you possess genuine leadership skills. You know how to keep a field crew motivated, safe, and productive, even when facing long days in remote conditions.

You’re comfortable both getting your hands dirty in the field and keeping the benches clean and organized in the lab. You have hands-on experience with basic soil processing (including some of the following: organic carbon analysis, nutrient analysis, respiration, N mineralization, soil microbial biomass and activity), understand solution chemistry and dilution theory, and are comfortable following lab protocols as written (and improving them along the way). Whether you are navigating a 4WD vehicle down a rough back-country road or assisting the Lab Manager with sample prep, you adapt quickly and keep cool under pressure.

You are excited about joining a small, dynamic team of scientists and communicators who are mission-driven and outcome-focused. You believe that blending academic-grade experimental design with kitchen-table relationship building roots projects in community, and leads to adaptive management with lasting impacts. You know that to thrive in a small non-profit requires nimbleness. You are flexible, are not deterred when plans change, and can draw on your problem solving skills to move projects forward. You have superb interpersonal and communication skills through which to share yourvision and excitement with all those you work with.

You are dedicated to contributing and fostering a workplace centered on teamwork, a commitment to excellence, and mutual respect. The ideal candidate will be a person of integrity, humor, enthusiasm, and optimism.

SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE REQUESTED:

We recognize that each applicant for this role will bring unique skills, knowledge, experiences, and background to this position, lending their flair to the trajectory of the Soil Scientist – Field Crew Lead. We welcome diverse experiences and perspectives in our applicant pool, and will be looking for candidates who possess many, but not necessarily all, of the following qualifications and experience:

• S. or equivalent experience in: soil science, soil ecology, soil biogeochemistry, conservation ecology, restoration ecology, rangeland ecology or other related science-based field;
• Experience, training, and managing a field crew, including setting daily work schedules and managing field logistics;
• Demonstrated ability to work safely in remote field locations and make sound safety decisions independently;
• Experience driving on rough roads, operating 4WD vehicles, and troubleshooting mechanical or logistical issues in the field;
• Ability to (happily) spend long days in extreme conditions including cold, hot, and buggy environments;
• Ability to work safely in remote field locations;
• Ability to carry 20 pounds over uneven terrain;
• Valid driver’s license;
• Experience working in a soil biogeochemistry laboratory, carrying out relevant protocols, such as performing soil health analysis, managing chemical storage, using dilution theory;
• Strong communication skills and a desire to mentor technicians and work collaboratively with diverse land stewards.

The Laboratory Manager will contribute to Working Land Conservation’s mission by guiding the development of our new Ecosystem Services Laboratory and spearheading its operation. Over the past year, WLC opened its not-for-profit Laboratory that provides ranchers and other stakeholders with cost-effective soil, water, and plant testing so that land stewards have information to adaptively manage their landscapes. The laboratory contains state-of-the-art equipment including an elemental analyzer, mid-infrared spectrometer, and plate reader. Duties will include managing laboratory logistics and budgets, supervising technicians, conducting analyses, delivering high-quality science in service of working landscapes, and working with WLC’s Executive Director and Lead Soil Scientist to create and execute a laboratory business plan.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Laboratory Development Roles

• Work with WLCs Executive Director and Lead Soil Scientist to develop and execute a business plan for the Ecosystems Services Laboratory, including developing analysis packages based on stakeholder demand and determining pricing;
• Spearhead development of NRCS partnership;
• Network with potential clients and maintain these relationships, ensuring WLC is responsive to client needs;
• Develop marketing strategy and materials for the laboratory and its services;
• Maintain NAPT/PAP certification for the Ecosystems Services Laboratory;
• Travel as needed to promote the Ecosystem Services Laboratory. 

Project Development Roles

• Develop and write grant proposals to support laboratory operations independently and with the WLC team.

Scientific Roles

• Receive and prepare soil samples for analysis for WLC’s research projects and external contracts;
• Run and maintain laboratory equipment;
• Meet with clients (ranchers, agency managers, etc) to understand their goals for laboratory analyses, and to learn how to best translate analyses into digestible information that can be used by clients for management;
• Develop reports to effectively share laboratory results with stakeholders;
• Conduct field work to collect data as needed.

Management Roles

• Manage the Ecosystem Service Laboratory including purchasing, inventory, safety, and machine upkeep;
• Hire, train, and manage technicians.

General Roles

• Collaboratively work with the WLC team to further WLC’s mission;
• Dedicate time to professional development of organizational and management skills;
• Contribute to a healthy and inclusive culture at WLC.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

You are a scientist who loves providing quality soil, plant, and water data to stakeholders managing diverse ecosystems in the US West. At this point in your career, you possess the skill set to communicate effectively with land stewards of all types, and have a wide network of partners. You believe that coupling relationship-building with smart ecological data interpretation is the magic sauce that can break down barriers to innovative stewardship of Western landscapes.

You love working in a laboratory setting and have years of experience doing so in labs that processed soils. This includes managing laboratory logistics such as placing orders, upkeeping lab safety requirements, and managing and training staff. You’re well versed in many types of soil tests including organic carbon analysis, nutrient analysis, and soil microbial biomass and activity.

You enjoy sharing complex results in simple terms because you believe that well-explained data can empower ranchers and farmers to make informed management decisions. You are willing to share your expertise and enthusiasm with technicians you will mentor and WLC staff within various projects.

You are excited about joining a small, dynamic team of scientists and communicators who are mission-driven and outcome-focused. You believe that blending academic-grade experimental design with kitchen-table relationship building grounds projects in community and leads to adaptive management with lasting impacts.

You know that to thrive in a small non-profit requires nimbleness. You are flexible, are not deterred when plans change, and can draw on your problem-solving skills to move projects forward. You have superb interpersonal and communication skills through which to share your vision and excitement with all those you work with. You are also grounded, having experience with project management and business systems that facilitate organization, efficiency, and communication.

You are dedicated to contributing and fostering a workplace centered on teamwork, a commitment to excellence, and mutual respect. The ideal candidate will be a person of integrity, humor, enthusiasm, and optimism.

SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE REQUESTED:

We recognize that each applicant for this role will bring unique skills, knowledge, experiences, and background to this position, lending their flair to the trajectory of the Laboratory Manager role. We welcome diverse experiences and perspectives in our applicant pool, and will be looking for candidates who possess many, but not necessarily all, of the following qualifications and experience:

• M.S. or Ph.D. in: soil science, conservation ecology, restoration ecology, rangeland ecology or other related science-based field;
• Experience working in a soil biogeochemistry laboratory, carrying out relevant protocols, managing lab safety and using the following laboratory equipment: elemental analyzer, mid-infrared spectrometer, and plate reader;
• Experience training and managing lab technicians;
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders such as ranchers, agency managers, and academic scientists;
• Experience developing and executing business plans;
• Proficiency with statistical analyses of ecological data;
• Experience sharing results in easy-to-digest reports;
• Strong interpersonal skills including working with multiple, diverse, stakeholder groups;
• Valid driver’s license.

Employer: Turner Enterprises Management, LLC
Job Title: Water Well / Bison Technician
Location: Vermejo Park Ranch – Raton, NM
Type: Full Time / Salary / Exempt / Benefits-Eligible
Housing: Yes

Do you enjoy wide open spaces, and do you have a passion for preserving them? Have you dreamed of being a part of the largest and most progressive bison operation in the world? At Turner Ranches, we’re dedicated to sustainable ranching and conservation, and we’re looking for talented, like-minded individuals to be a part of our growing team. Vermejo Park Ranch, a pristine, 560,000-acre bison ranch located in northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado, is seeking an energetic Water Well / Bison Technician who is passionate about water systems, low-stress livestock handling and innovative grazing practices. Learn more about Vermejo Park Ranch.

ABOUT THE POSITION
The Water Well / Bison Technician is a dual faceted position where time is split between working with the Bison Department and the Natural Resources Department on Vermejo Park Ranch. The position is vital to both the bison and the wildlife on the ranch. About half of your time will be spent checking, testing, repairing, and developing water systems such as windmills, solar wells, wildlife (rain catchment) guzzlers, storage systems, and tanks from pipelines. The other half of your time will be spent working with the Castle Rock bison herd as part of the ranch’s Bison Department. This will include open range and pasture moves, Bison Works (sorting, vaccinating, shipping, etc.), checking on bison, and feeding while bison are in the corrals. Turner Enterprises and Vermejo Park Ranch embrace low stress stockmanship when handling bison, and any applicant for the position must be well versed in modern low-stress livestock handling methods or be willing to attend courses (company provided) on the subject. You must be able to work alone for extended periods of time in remote areas.You will also be responsible for:

Water Resource Duties

• Managing and responding to written and verbal work orders from management.
• Maintaining and monitoring inventory; ordering supplies and parts for water systems as needed.
• Scheduling routine service and repairing of wind and solar wells.
• Maintaining written and/or digital records of repairs performed and parts used.
• Assisting in the design, development and execution of water systems & distribution projects that support both wildlife and livestock, ensuring efficient and sustainable use of water resources.
• Troubleshooting and repairing pumps, pipelines, water troughs, and other irrigation infrastructure.
• Ensuring all equipment related to water systems and bison management is in good working order and complies with safety standards.
• Pump testing wells for water production prior to installing solar equipment.
• Handling fence construction and installation around water infrastructure.
• Safely operating, inspecting and maintaining a variety of ranch equipment, including ATVs, UTVs, vehicles, and heavy equipment.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

Bison Management Duties

• Developing and maintaining fences, water sources, corrals, ranch buildings, and other ranch infrastructure.
• Moving/Handling bison in the pasture and corrals using low stress techniques on foot, ATV or UTV.
• Feeding bison (hay, cake, salt, and mineral) in corrals.
• Maintaining record of grazing activity, range health, feeding and feed inventories.
• Performing general ranch work.
• Using herbicides as appropriate and assigned for weed management.
• Participating in bison handling, including herd movements, tagging, and vaccination.
• Using a welder, cutting torch, and other shop equipment safely.
• Performing range monitoring and handling grazing planning.
• All other duties and projects as assigned.

What this isn’t:

• Working on horseback.
• A management or supervisory position

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

Essential:

1. A high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
2. At least three years of related experience and / or training
3. Experience in livestock care and low-stress animal handling
4. Experience operating heavy equipment and ATVs/UTVs
5. Basic computer skills, including preparation of reports and spreadsheets
6. This position requires operation of vehicles, and you’ll need to possess a valid driver’s license or be able to obtain one within 30 days of employment. Your driving record will need to meet the standards and requirements of the Company and the Company’s insurance provider
7. You’ll need to present documentation establishing both identity and employment authorization within three days of hire pursuant to federal law

Preferred:

1. Experience with wind/solar well repair, flood irrigation, and general maintenance of equipment
2. Relevant bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Natural Resources or a related field

YOUR QUALITIES

• Commitment to Mission and Team
• Range Management / Management Intensive Grazing (MIG) Management
• Stockmanship
• Initiative and adaptability
• Humility and ability to learn from others

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

On a regular basis, you can expect to:

• Stand; sit; walk; move hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• Lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Perform physical labor for extended periods of time.

On a frequent basis, you can expect to:

• Ride an ATV/UTV for extended periods of time on uneven, rough terrain and occasionally on roads and flat terrain while performing ranch duties.
• Climb ladders and pipe corrals, drag and place flood irrigation dams, climb in and out of irrigation ditches, and wade in thigh-deep flowing water.
• Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

On an occasional basis, you can expect to:

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. You will regularly be exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. You will frequently be exposed to high, precarious places and fumes or airborne particles. You will occasionally be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, and the work environment characteristics are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Accommodation inquiries must be made to the Company’s Human Resources Department for consideration.

Turner Enterprises Management, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Smoke Free/Drug-Free Workplace. For more information, visit www.tedturner.com.

Employer: Turner Enterprises Management, LLC
Job Title: Ranch Technician
Location: Snowcrest Ranch – Alder, Montana
Type: Full Time / Salary / Exempt / Benefits-Eligible
Housing: Yes

Do you enjoy wide-open spaces, and do you have a passion for preserving them? Have you dreamed of being part of the largest and most progressive bison operation in the world? At Turner Ranches, we pair world-class bison stewardship with science-driven conservation, advancing sustainable ranching through research, innovation, and leadership. Join a team where your hands-on expertise and commitment to regenerative practices can make a lasting impact. Snowcrest Ranch, a 13,343-acre ranch located along the Upper Ruby River in southwest Montana, is seeking an energetic Ranch Technician who is passionate about low-stress livestock handling and innovative grazing practices.

ABOUT THE POSITION

As a Ranch Technician, your primary duties will center around grazing and rangeland management, bison movement and processing, and infrastructure development and maintenance. You will assist in managing bison herds using adaptive grazing practices across the Ranch to support bison and ecological research initiatives. The ability and skills to operate ATVs/UTVs to perform ranch work, including moving bison, are required.

You will also be responsible for:

What this isn’t:

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

Essential:

Preferred:

YOUR QUALITIES

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & PERKS
The Company offers full time employees an elite benefits package, including medical dental and vision insurance, basic life insurance, short term disability, 401(k) plan with matching contributions, paid time off and paid holidays.

ACCOMMODATIONS
On-ranch, single-family housing with basic utilities (power, water, propane) will be provided subject to a Company Housing Agreement and Company policies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
On a regular basis, you can expect to:

On a frequent basis, you can expect to:

On an occasional basis, you can expect to:

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

You will regularly be exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. You will frequently be exposed to high, precarious places and fumes or airborne particles. You will occasionally by exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, and the work environment characteristics are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Accommodation inquiries must be made to the Company’s Human Resources Department for consideration. Turner Enterprises Management, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Smoke Free/Drug-Free Workplace. For more information, visit www.tedturner.com.

Dirty Dog Farm | Germantown, NY
Full-time, 40 hrs/week · $18-22/hour + quarterly meat stipend · Start ASAP

What your week looks like:

The week splits roughly in half

• Early week (Mon/Tue): You are in the packing room and cold storage, picking and packing frozen beef shares, building and labeling boxes, and getting orders out the door to families up and down the coast.
• Rest of the week: You are outside on the land. Moving cattle to fresh pasture, setting and electrifying temporary fence, checking water lines, monitoring animal health, building high-tensile fence, running equipment, and keeping the property in shape.

Some days you will pack orders in the morning, fix a fence after lunch, and help load the UPS truck before you head home. You will move between a walk-in freezer and an open pasture in the same shift, and you will finish the week knowing you touched every part of a working food business. You will be a core member of a small, tight team and get to see exactly how the business works.

Where it can grow: For the right person, this role can grow in two directions. On the farm side: running tractors, truck and trailer, and skid steer; hauling livestock; leading fence, water, and construction builds. On the fulfillment side: owning backend order operations, managing butcher and vendor relationships and supply ordering, and handling customer fulfillment directly. If you are hungry to learn the business and earn more, we will help you.

Responsibilities

Order fulfillment

• Pick and pack frozen beef orders from cold storage
• Assemble, label, and ship boxes; hit accuracy and efficiency benchmarks on packing day
• Receive, count, and restock packing supplies and inventory
• Keep the packing area clean, organized, and food-safe
• Operate the skid steer to move pallets and supplies (training provided)

Farm and livestock

• Daily pasture rotations and chores: setting, moving, and electrifying temporary fence; feeding; animal health monitoring
• Fence and waterline construction, maintenance, and repair (including high-tensile)
• Help move, sort, and load livestock; make sure gates are closed and fence is hot at all times
• Grounds maintenance: mowing, weed whacking, landscaping, snow removal
• Help with general farm building projects as they come up

Equipment and vehicles

• Basic maintenance: oil changes, greasing, simple repairs
• Keep vehicles and equipment clean; flag maintenance issues early, before they become breakdowns
• Operate farm vehicles in compliance with local, state, and federal law

Other

• Greet visiting customers with friendly, informed service
• Learn our products, their uses, and pricing
• Safely handle product to protect quality and food safety
• Run errands and take on additional tasks as the season demands

Requirements

Physical work is the foundation of this job. This is non-negotiable. You will lift and load up to 70 lbs regularly, stand and walk for long stretches, work in walk-in freezers, and work outside in summer heat and winter cold. If that does not sound like your kind of day, this is not the role. Beyond that, we are looking for someone who is:

• A self-starter with a growth mindset, able to work independently and manage time in a fast-paced setting
• Exceptionally dependable, on time, trustworthy, and responsible
• A strong communicator with teammates and vendors
• Willing to own mistakes and learn from them
• Able or willing to learn trucks and trailers, tractors, skid steers, and other ag equipment
• Able or willing to learn battery and gas-powered tools: chainsaws, brush mowers, drills, drivers, saws
• Holding a valid driver’s license with a clean motor vehicle record (mileage reimbursed when you use your own vehicle for farm tasks)

The General Manager will oversee and coordinate operations across multiple ranches and more than 20,000 deeded acres, including cattle operations, agriculture, leasing, restoration, and seasonal recreation activities. The General Manager will work closely with PFC staff on ranching, restoration, and property management work and timelines with the other initiatives at the ranches. Supporting these undertakings will require managing project timelines, overseeing people, and implementing operational processes with financial and administrative, risk mitigation, and hands-on labor components. The General Manager will manage and further develop a team that includes ranch operations and restoration project management. The General Manager is accountable for integrating ranching, restoration, and administrative functions into a cohesive operation, ensuring alignment across priorities, people, and resources.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Ranch Operations

• Lead on ranch operations planning and budgeting for each property, with full P&L responsibility, including grazing, restoration, and capital improvement plans
• Work with Ranch Managers to develop annual land management plans for each property
• Ensure quality standards across all operations, including cattle operations, fencing, grazing, and water use
• Work collaboratively with team members to create a long-range plan for cattle and agricultural initiatives that ensures continued fiscal health and supports future growth
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, including understanding and managing property water rights

Oversight of Restoration Planning and Implementation

• Accountable for restoration outcomes across all properties, including delivery against project goals, timelines, and budgets
• In coordination with restoration team and partners, provide management oversight for restoration project timelines, budgets, and deliverables
• Provide management support for the development and implementation of small and large-scale ecological restoration projects
• Coordinate between agricultural operations and restoration planning and timelines

Leadership & Team Management

• Leads reporting structure and day-to-day decision-making across ranch, restoration, and administrative functions, in close alignment with ownership, including budget oversight and hiring decisions
• Oversee and manage Ranching, Restoration, and Admin teams located across multiple locations; Cultivate a culture that embraces teamwork, integrity, seamless communication, accountability, and high morale

Partner Liaison

• Develop, establish, and foster positive and respectful relations with the Ranch’s neighbors, project partners, agencies, and community members
• Establish and maintain relationships with the grazing allotment owners, Klamath Tribes, lessees, guests, County, fire department, roads coordinator, and others

Safety and Maintenance

• Oversee safety program for employees and guests, including maintaining first aid equipment
• Oversee development of fire prevention and burning plans
• Oversee comprehensive equipment repair and maintenance program

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE (FIRST 12–24 MONTHS)

• Establishes clear operating plans, budgets, and property-level P&L visibility across all ranches, improving financial discipline and decision-making
• Aligns ranching and restoration priorities, delivering projects on time and on budget while maintaining strong agricultural performance
• Builds a high-functioning, accountable team with strong communication and consistent execution standards across locations
• Develops trusted relationships with key partners, agencies, and stakeholders while ensuring regulatory compliance and proactive risk management

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma required, BA/BS or coursework in agriculture or related field a plus
• 8–12+ years of relevant experience in ranching, agriculture, or land-based operations, including management of multi-property or complex operations
• Demonstrated ability to operate at both a strategic and execution level, translating long-term plans into disciplined, on-the-ground results
• Proven leadership managing teams and complex operations across multiple functions or locations
• Experience creating and managing ranch or agricultural operating budgets
• Strong collaborative orientation with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams, partners, and agencies
• Direct experience with conservation, regenerative agriculture, or land stewardship practices preferred
• Prior experience managing in a ranch or similar setting required

Location & On-Site Requirements
This role requires consistent, hands-on leadership and regular in-person presence at our ranch operations in the Klamath Basin, Oregon. While on-site housing is not required, the role requires a person to reside within a reasonable commuting distance or be willing to relocate to the surrounding region to ensure reliable and ongoing operational oversight.