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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.

The ideal candidate for the Ranch & Resources Manager position is an experienced and forward-thinking agricultural and natural resource professional who thrives in large-scale, arid land ranching environments. They bring proven leadership in managing expansive ranching operations, ideally with experience overseeing properties of similar size and complexity to the Authority’s 950,000-acre ranch and farm in central eastern Nevada. They are proficient in the stewardship of irrigated agriculture and possess hands on expertise in managing diversified livestock operations, including purebred Angus cow calf herds and commercial sheep programs.

This candidate has deep familiarity with public lands grazing systems, including BLM and Forest Service allotments, and understands the operational, ecological, and regulatory dynamics of grazing livestock in arid and high desert landscapes. They can effectively navigate the intricacies of range management, water availability, drought adaptation, herd health, forage utilization, and compliance with federal and state land use requirements.

They also bring strong business and industry acumen, with a solid understanding of agricultural commodities, livestock markets, feed economics, and seasonal cycles that influence ranch profitability and long-term planning. Their decisions reflect a careful balance of operational efficiency, environmental stewardship, and financial sustainability.

The ideal candidate excels at building relationships with internal staff, ranch hands, grazing permit administrators, neighboring landowners, contractors, and agency partners. They are a clear communicator and a steady leader capable of motivating teams across remote operations. Their work style reflects SNWA’s values of integrity, respect, excellence, and sustainability, and they consistently demonstrate sound judgment when making decisions that affect water resources, land conditions, and operational outcomes.

The ideal is committed to responsible land and livestock management that aligns with the Authority’s broader mission of long-term resource stewardship. They are innovative, adaptable, and ready to lead a ranching enterprise that anchors critical regional resource objectives while maintaining high operational standards across one of the largest and most unique ranch properties in the state.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general direction, plans, manages, directs and administers livestock, grazing and agricultural operations of the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA)’s Great Basin Ranch: develops and implements safe and environmentally sound ranching and agricultural production practices that maintain and place SNWA water rights to beneficial use; ensures that ranch management practices support SNWA’s environmental management and wildlife habitat objectives; represents SNWA and promotes positive working relationships with regulatory agencies, other ranchers, agents and community partners; and performs related duties as assigned.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of business and financial management applicable to ranching and farming operations; principles, practices, methods and techniques of ranch management including grazing systems, livestock (cattle and sheep) production, breeding programs, animal health and feeding and low-stress livestock handling; principles, practices, methods and techniques of agribusiness including crop selection, production, nutrient management and irrigation, crop harvesting, pest control and storage; techniques and equipment used in planting, growing, and harvesting agricultural products; operations of commodity markets as they apply to the planning for and sales of ranch and farm products; general principles and practices of environmental resources management and wildlife and habitat conservation and protection; state and federal regulatory and permitting requirements, policies and procedures applicable to ranch operations; standard principles, tools and techniques of project management; principles and practices of public administration including budgeting, purchasing and maintenance of public records; principles, methods and techniques of strategic planning; staff scheduling methods and techniques applicable to ranch and farming operations; principles and practices of effective business and marketing communications; principles and practices of risk management applicable to ranching and farming operations; District safety policies and safe work practices applicable to the work; principles and practices of effective management and supervision; District human resource policies and labor contract provisions.

Ability to:

Plan, manage, direct, coordinate and evaluate large-scale, complex ranching and farming programs and operations, including livestock breeding and crop selection, production and sales; collaborate with managers and staff in a variety of disciplines to profitably operate ranching activities while ensuring the protection and beneficial use of SNWA water rights and the conformance with environmental protection requirements; analyze and evaluate short and long-term issues including weather patterns, livestock and crop statistics and commodity market pricing to make strategic decisions on ranching operations; understand, interpret, explain and apply federal, state and local law, regulations and court decisions applicable to areas of responsibility; work collaboratively with District/SNWA management and external stakeholders and provide expert advice and counsel on solutions to complex ranch operational issues; organize, set priorities and exercise expert independent judgment within areas of responsibility; develop and implement appropriate management and operational procedures and controls; identify and ensure prompt resolution of safety issues and hazardous conditions; prepare clear, concise and comprehensive records, reports, correspondence and other written materials; negotiate effectively on behalf of SNWA and represent the organization clearly, logically and persuasively in public meetings and interactions with other ranchers, agents and representatives of state and federal agencies; exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex and confidential issues and situations; establish and maintain highly effective working relationships with SNWA managers and staff, other ranchers, agents, vendors, suppliers, the community, state and federal officials and others encountered in the course of work.

Training and Experience:

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, an employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret complex data, information and documents; analyze and solve complex problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret people, conditions and situations; deal with multiple concurrent tasks with changing deadlines and frequent interruptions; and interact with SNWA managers and staff, other ranchers, vendors, agents, the community, state and federal officials and others encountered in the course of work.

Location: Ranch, HC 10 Box 10853, Ely

Hours of Work: M-Fr; 8am-5pm

Position Class: Wildlife Habitat Biologist I

FLSA Status: Full Time / Exempt / Salary

Reports to: Grassland Program Manager

Direct Reports: None

Location: Negotiable in Cheyenne, Wheatland, or Douglas, Wyoming

Salary: $58-65K commensurate with experience

Benefits: This is a full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package (paid time off, 403b retirement plan, health, dental and vision insurance)

Start Date: July or August 2026

About the Organization:Bird Conservancy of the Rockies (Bird Conservancy) is a 501-c(3) non-profit headquartered at the Environmental Learning Center at Barr Lake State Park with a satellite office in Fort Collins and fieldwork outposts in the Great Plains Region and Intermountain West. We conserve birds and their habitats through an integrated approach of Science, Education, and Stewardship. Our work radiates from the Rockies to the Great Plains, Mexico and beyond.

Position Overview: We are hiring a Wildlife Habitat Biologist (biologist) to deliver wildlife habitat conservation projects in eastern Wyoming. This position is a partnership between the US Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. The biologist will help agricultural producers improve wildlife habitat and achieve their management objectives by developing comprehensive conservation plans, assessing resources, surveying habitats, and coordinating implementation of projects (e.g. infrastructure for water and fence improvements, grazing management plans, etc.). The biologist will work with federal, state, and local natural resource professionals, and will use voluntary, incentive-based funding opportunities (e.g. Farm Bill) to implement conservation primarily on private lands and will develop lasting relationships with landowners. The biologist will be jointly supervised by Bird Conservancy and NRCS and will travel throughout the region using a provided vehicle.

About the Area: Eastern Wyoming is a highly underrated landscape of expansive shortgrass prairie and wide-open skies. Wheatland is centrally located in southeastern Wyoming and sits just south of Glendo and Guernsey State Parks, which offer excellent opportunities for boating, fishing, camping, and hiking. Douglas, a little further north, provides access to the North Platte River, local rodeos, and a classic Wyoming small-town atmosphere. Cheyenne offers urban amenities including restaurants, shopping, museums, concerts, and the annual Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo and festival. These areas are also known for exceptional wildlife viewing, hunting, fishing, and birdwatching opportunities. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore backcountry areas in the Medicine Bow National Forest and the Colorado Front Range, a few hours away. The region is also rich in western history and paleontology, with destinations such as Agate Fossil Beds National Monument and Scotts Bluff National Monument nearby.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide technical and programmatic support, including recommending management prescriptions for wildlife conservation efforts for landowners in association with state wildlife habitat programs and the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Services Farm Bill Conservation Programs.
• Enroll privately owned lands into the USDA Farm Bill Conservation Programs (EQIP, WLFW, GRP, CRP, etc.) by utilizing partnership efforts with USFWS Partners Program, relevant state wildlife and habitat programs, and others.
• Develop and sustain cooperative working relationships with landowners, conservation groups, local and regional wildlife agencies such, and other resource professionals (e.g., Cattleman/woman association, local weed and pest districts, etc.).
• Identify, develop and provide formal trainings and products to landowners and other stakeholders for information and outreach
• Collaborate across BCR programmatic teams

Other Duties:

• Use critical thinking to develop and implement conservation projects and habitat enhancement efforts targeting priority landscapes as outlined in various conservation efforts
• Develop technical proficiency in conservation planning and agency business tools
• Manage existing restoration projects by conducting monitoring and prescribing management activities
• Assist partner agency and other collaborators in conducting biological assessments
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Experience required (unless otherwise noted):

• Bachelor’s degree (M.S. preferred) in a conservation related field (e.g. wildlife biology, ecology, human dimensions of natural resources, rangeland ecology, etc.)
• Working knowledge of Farm Bill Conservation Programs (preference given to these candidates)
• Ability and desire to work with a diversity of people including state, federal, and non-governmental resource professionals, agricultural producers and other community representatives
• Motivated self-starter who is comfortable working independently under remote supervision and highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Practical understanding of habitat restoration, ecology and land management
• Knowledge of northwestern Nebraska flora and fauna, particularly grassland communities
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with GIS software is desirable

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work in a standard office setting, with considerable sitting, standing and viewing of computer
• Mid-level stress
• Requires reaching continually throughout the workday (mouse, keyboard, telephone)
• May include lifting up to thirty (30) pounds of project gear on a frequent basis. Proper lifting techniques required
• Able to stand, walk, and hike for extended periods of time outside in all weather
• Able to work independently in remote locations where hazardous wildlife and conditions may be present
• Ability to troubleshoot when working solo (flat tires, cattle gates, etc.)
• Valid state driver’s license and ability to travel throughout the landscape on a regular basis, often to remote locations in inclement weather or adverse conditions

Material and Equipment Directly Used:

• Various habitat restoration and enhancement materials (e.g. stock tank ladders, fence markers)
• Standard office equipment (e.g. laptop, printers); PC with MS Office software applications
• Navigate to field sites and record data using GPS, smartphones, tablets, or other technology
• Operate federal vehicles, including cars, trucks, All Terrain Vehicles or Utility Task Vehicles

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies aims to avoid partiality in hiring. As such, we ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully applied. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Post-offer background check required.

As an organization we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job from varied backgrounds and with attention to lived experience. Bird Conservancy of the Rockies will consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to gender identity, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by law. For the purpose of Bird Conservancy’s policy, “sexual orientation” means a person’s actual or perceived orientation toward heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality. Bird Conservancy of the Rockies will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (303) 659-4348 for assistance.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their supervisor. Nothing in this job description shall create or is intended to create, or shall be construed to constitute a contract of employment, express or implied. Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job.

Medium sized row crop, beef. and a few dairy cows for the local A2A2 market seeks intern to replace an intern who had a sudden illness in their family & had to return home. Intern would be principle in our embryo transfer, hay, silage, coral construction, show cattle care, and rotational grazing setup. Since it is early summer I would be willing to assist with interns’ professor to get college credit. This farm has a 12 year history of internship with great success. Wage, housing, meals, & transportation provided. MUCH more detail & pictures available upon request.

Role clarity, standards, and operating expectations

The Box Elder Ranch has gone through acquisition and early development phases since its purchase and ownership have defined “who we are going to be” in the realm of progressive regenerative ranch management in Montana. This job description defines the General Manager (GM) role at Box Elder Ranch. It is intended to create full clarity about what the job is, what ownership expects, and what success requires. It is not limited to traditional ranch management; it reflects the actual needs of Box Elder Ranch in its present moment and its future operations.

Ranch Vision

The governing vision and operational standard for Box Elder Ranch is contained in the vision deck, and the subsequent annual execution plans. The vision deck sets the direction for the ranch and will guide operational decision-making across seven pillars:

• The “why” – Education pillar: Nature, Science and The Inner Life of Animals
• Land & Wildlife, Soil & Ecosystem
• Familial Herd Management
• Animal Forward Stockmanship & Ethos
• Relationship-Based Horse Program
• Full-Life Beef Operation, Business & Operations
• Hospitality & Experience

GM Core Responsibilities

The GM is expected to understand and support the full ranch vision, carrying it into ranch operations through strategic planning, training of staff and execution of operations. The GM at Box Elder is a team leader overseeing operations for the ranch divisions which are Cattle, Horse, Hospitality, Land (health & infrastructure), and ownership use/recreation. This role is responsible for leading ranch operations, integrating teams, planning proactively, executing strategically, while continually managing toward ownership’s core “pillars.” Financial planning and oversight of all departments/divisions of the ranch.

Key Components of GM Oversight

• Develop, with division managers, annual operational plans for all divisions which must include strategic short and long-term goals/objectives which lie within the pillars of the ranch vision. Ensure major/seasonal transition windows are well planned and maximized.
• Develop, with division managers, annual budgets from the operational plans, for review and approval of ownership/accounting/management. Execute against budgets.
• Monthly budget variance reporting to ownership/management, with clear reasons for large variances
• Contribute to forward profitability planning and execution across cattle, land use, labor, infrastructure, and emerging hospitality/business opportunities
• Clear, concise and timely communication with ownership on issues concerning project execution, cost, timing, weather events or staffing issues which compromise intended plans and results
• Lead, train, educate supervise and align the ranch departments which include cattle, land, horse, land infrastructure and guest operations
• Create a “team” culture for the ranch where each department is supportive of others, crossing over and helping each other in times of need
• Give clear direction, set priorities, and hold division managers accountable
• Annual performance reviews of full-time staff
• Assist and support hiring and managing staff, both full time and part time
• Actively research best practices relevant to Box Elder’s goals, including regenerative ranching, stockmanship, low-stress handling, grazing systems, animal welfare, relationship-based horsemanship, budgeting, staffing, marketing strategies, operational strategies and infrastructure
• Bring recommendations and options to ownership for review, discussion and adoption
• Use input from outside advisors/consultants as needed or appropriate as tools for “sharpening” operational focus as may be appropriate
• Demonstrate curiosity and follow-through in areas where the ranch is evolving beyond traditional norms
• Continuously improve systems based on observation, results, and learning
• Annual continuing education for GM and core staff – everyone is learning something new continually
• Research, education, learning and continuous improvement

What success in the role looks like

• Ownership is not required to act as the day-to-day integrator or problem solver of the ranch
• The team is aligned and receives clear operational direction through the GM
• Seasonal windows for work are anticipated and planned for in the annual planning process
• Animal, land, horse, hospitality, and business decisions are understood as connected and integrated
• The operation moves measurably toward the Box Elder vision each season in a planned strategic manner
• Communication with ownership is clear enough that they can remain at the level of governance and strategic decision-making rather than daily task management
• Problems are identified early, and recommendations are brought forward with practical options in a timely manner
• There is clear alignment between ownership and staff on values around land stewardship, animal behavioral science and relations, and organizational and aesthetic standards.
• Learning and research-based growth is noticeable

Qualifications

Applicants should have 5 or more years of experience in “hands on” regenerative animal management and associated agricultural production positions. A 4-year college degree desirable in agriculture or closely related subjects. Continuing education in agricultural related fields post college desirable. Experience with horses, horse management desirable – resistance free training. Some experience with ranch hospitality/management desirable. Experience managing staff/crews in agriculture positions desirable.

Final note

The Box Elder Ranch GM role is demanding because Box Elder Ranch is transitioning to a non-traditional familial and regenerative operation with a level of high-end guest service capability. The ranch is changing biologically, operationally, experientially, and developing as a business. The GM role must be large enough, disciplined enough, and fully aligned with ownership’s vision to carry out those changes in the near term.

Type: Full-Time / Salary / Exempt / Benefits-Eligible

Housing: Yes

Are you looking for more than just a job? Do you want to work where conservation, innovation, and ranching come together on a massive scale?

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. Spikebox, a pristine, 142,000-acre bison ranch located in the Nebraska Sandhills, is seeking motivated and hardworking Ranch Technician to join our team. Learn more about Spikebox.

ABOUT THE POSITION
This is a highly remote position located on the north unit of the ranch. The headquarters is approximately 50 miles from the nearest gas station, with much of the route on county roads. This role requires a self-sufficient, dependable individual who can work independently and take full ownership of responsibilities, equipment, and ranch operations.

As a Ranch Technician, you will be directly involved in bison management, adaptive grazing, and ranch infrastructure support. Work centers on moving and managing bison across wet meadow and upland pasture systems using temporary fencing and low-stress livestock handling techniques.

Because bison are moved frequently, daily work includes maintaining water systems and fences, setting and adjusting temporary fence lines, and actively moving herds across large landscapes. Safe and effective operation of ATVs/UTVs is required.

A strong emphasis is placed on improving soil health and rangeland condition through adaptive grazing practices. This includes implementing grazing plans, adjusting livestock distribution, and supporting long-term ecological and production goals. The ideal candidate will bring strong stockmanship, patience, adaptability, and the ability to balance range health with livestock performance.

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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 inquires 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.

📍 Blue Creek Ranch – Oshkosh, Nebraska
🏡 Housing Provided | Full Time + Benefits

Ready to work on one of the most progressive bison ranches in the country? Blue Creek Ranch, an 85,000-acre operation in the Nebraska Sandhills, is looking for a motivated Ranch Technician to join the team caring for bison and supporting regenerative ranching practices.

This is not a desk job. You’ll spend your days working outdoors, moving bison, building fence, operating equipment, maintaining water systems, and helping manage an innovative on-ranch grain finishing program. Every day brings something different.

What You’ll Do

• Work hands-on with bison using low-stress handling techniques
• Support adaptive grazing and regenerative land management
• Operate tractors, loaders, ATVs, and UTVs
• Build and maintain fencing, water systems, and ranch infrastructure
• Assist with feeding operations, inventory tracking, and facility upkeep
• Be part of a hardworking, team-oriented ranch culture

What We’re Looking For

• Strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Passion for livestock, land stewardship, and outdoor work
• Willingness to learn and grow in a cutting-edge operation
• Agriculture or equipment experience is a plus

If you’re looking for a meaningful ranch career where you can make an impact while working with one of the largest bison operations in the world, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply here: Ted Turner Ranch Employment Opportunities

Employer: Turner Institute of EcoAgriculture, Inc.
Type: Full Time / Salary / Exempt / Non-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.

McGinley Ranch, a pristine, 80,000 -acre bison ranch located in the Nebraska Sandhills, is seeking an energetic Ranch Technician who is passionate about low-stress livestock handling and innovative grazing practices. Learn more about McGinley Ranch.

ABOUT THE POSITION
This position integrates advanced rangeland management techniques, innovative grazing practices, and a strong interest in grass-finishing bison and stockmanship. As a Ranch Technician, you will play a vital role in implementing Adaptive Grazing practices within the Sandhills prairie ecosystem. This includes the strategic use of temporary electric fencing and the construction and upkeep of permanent high-tensile electric fences.

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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 https://turnerecoagriculture.org/job-opportunities/.