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Job Opportunity: Cattle Ranch Manager and Lodge/Cabin Cleaner Team
Non-Negotiable: Hiring a team, not individuals. Will only consider a two-person team or couple
Non-Negotiable: The Cattle Manager hired must have experience launching and managing a cattle program. Training unavailable.
Non-Negotiable: Speaks and writes English fluently
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We are seeking an experienced and hardworking couple/pair to join us on our beautiful cattle ranch in Mendocino County. We require live-in caretakers who will treat the ranch with the utmost care, dedication, and attention to detail. In both positions, we need well organized self-starters who can prioritize and be efficient with their time; both able to proactively see/diagnose potential problems and try to head them off before leading to unmanageable escalation.
We are a friendly, down-to-earth, and caring family who want our employees to enjoy their working environment as much as we enjoy our home. This unique opportunity includes accommodation in a 3-bedroom on-grid home and the use of a ranch truck as part of the compensation package.
Position 1: Cattle Ranch Manager
Work Schedule: Salaried position is based on full-time involvement
Responsibilities:
- Start and maintain cattle program (organic grass-fed beef) from ground up
- Responsible for the health, welfare and movement of all livestock
- Oversee day-to-day ranch operations
- Maintain and repair fencing
- Maintain housekeeping of barn
- Gather and move strays back to appropriate areas
- Maintain inventory of animal feed
- Experience with operating heavy equipment
- Operate and maintain ranch equipment
- Timber management and sustainable land practices
- Confidently navigate governmental agencies for assistance with timber and cattle operations.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in running an organic grass-fed beef operation (minimum three years’ experience)
- Proficiency in fencing, equipment operation, and timber management
- Strong leadership and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently with a professional attitude
- Previous experience with horses, sheep, alpaca, donkeys, chicken, which might be added to the mix
- Legal USA citizenship to work in the USA
- Have a valid and clean driver’s license
Compensation:
- $45,000 per year
- Additional Benefits: Rent-free accommodation in onsite 3-bedroom home, plus use of a ranch truck
Position 2: Lodge/Cabin Cleaner
Work Schedule: Anticipated 20 hours per week. 4 hours per day, 5 days per week (may vary, we would appreciate flexibility).
Responsibilities:
- Clean and maintain the lodge, guest cabins and an AirBnB cabin
- Maintain guest rooms for visitors to include making beds, changing linens (some ironing required)
- Launder sheets and towels
- Ensure all areas (indoors and outdoors) are kept to a high standard of cleanliness and orderliness
- Window washing, inside and out
- Gather and disperse trash, recycling, and compost
- Water and maintain indoor and outdoor potted plants
- Manage cleaning supplies and equipment
- Carry out seasonal deep cleaning and organizational projects
- Tend vegetable garden/greenhouse
- Occasional grocery shopping
Note: We use all eco-friendly cleaning products, which we expect our cleaning staff to respect and adhere to.
Qualifications:
- The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience working as a housekeeper, preferably, in a private residence or in an AirBnB.
- Legal USA citizenship to work in the USA
- Have a valid and clean driver’s license
- Excellent communication skills and follow-through
Compensation: $20 per hour
Additional Benefit: Rent-free accommodation in onsite 3-bedroom home.
Ideal Candidates:
To perform both jobs successfully, each should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Adaptability – Adapt to changes in the work environment
- Cost Consciousness – Conserve organization resources
- Dependability – Follow instructions, respond to direction; keep commitments, complete tasks on time or notify appropriate person with an alternate plan
- Ethics – Treat people with respect, work with integrity and ethically
- Planning / Organizing – Use time efficiently
- Technical Skills – Stive to continuously build knowledge and skills
- English speaking with strong communication skills, a high level of discretion and professional demeanor
- Detail-oriented individuals who take pride in their work and can enjoy themselves while doing it
- A team that can capably handle both ranch management and housekeeping responsibilities while thriving in a low drama, serene environment. The ranch is our haven. . . an oasis for our family. We are seeking a couple that will value the natural tranquility and understand that when we are there, we are expecting our privacy to be respected, with you keeping a low profile. We will reciprocate, respecting your private living area, as well.
Note: Additional visiting guests are discouraged.
Apply via Email:
⚠️ Please email your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you would be a good fit for this unique opportunity.
We will require references for both positions and will do thorough background checks upon hiring.
Relocation expenses, if any, will be provided. Tools, equipment and supplies necessary to perform responsibilities will be provided.
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