Working Foreman – Stack Rock Ranch

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in animal management: primarily cattle with a background and understanding in equine management and basic understanding of standard ranch husbandry.
• Ability to diagnose irrigation, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical issues across the property and complete repairs and keep equipment in good maintenance and repair.
• Understanding and commitment to maintain property and equipment in a first-class manner in appearance and operation, and utilize preventative maintenance schedules.
• Strong hands-on leadership and organizational skills with a basic understanding of cash flow.
• Basic fabrication, welding, plumbing/irrigation, and mechanical repair ability.
• Knowledge of sustainable ranching practices and resource management.
• Knowledge of garden and orchard care.
• Physical ability to perform the demanding tasks of ranching.
• Pleasant and adaptable interpersonal skills.
• Competency in basic computer programs and operations.
  Preferred
• Family preferred
• Prior experience managing a ranch and property.
• Familiarity with cattle, pasture management, and water systems.
• Basic veterinary skills.
• Basic understanding of inventory processes.
• Experience with welding, repairs of equipment, and operating common farming equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Husbandry Management: Oversee cattle operations, including calving, medical treatments, castrating, weaning, branding, and herd health with associated management of other onsite livestock.
• Awareness and Planning: Monitor and manage ranch feed resources, including commodities, hay, and pasture grazing to facilitate and coordinate harvest and production and sales demands.
• Property Maintenance: Oversee and maintain ranch infrastructure, including roads, fences, corrals, water systems, and equipment in a first-class manner.
• Operational Leadership: Plan and execute daily ranch activities, coordinating with ranch staff as needed with direct accountability from ranch ownership.
• Resource Management: Monitor pasture health, manage grazing rotations, and ensure optimal use of the ranch’s natural resources; develop and present vision for increased irrigation options and use; develop and present annual budgets and follow basic protocols.
• Commitment to Safety and Excellence: Safely maintain equipment and fully invest in the success of the ranch and its programs, demonstrating dedication to its long-term vision and growth.
• Customer Service and Public Interaction: Maintain strong customer service experience and public interaction on behalf of ranch, welcoming attitude and presence on site for marketing brand growth and quality.