Spotted Frog Ranch
Title: Ranch Manager
Status: Full time, salaried
Location: In person in Fort Klamath, Oregon
Timeline: Open until filled
Company Overview
Spotted Frog Ranch aspires to be an agrarian business rooted in its special ecological place, the Wood River Valley of the Upper Klamath Basin. To this end, we collaborate with matter toward diversity, resilience, beauty and economy. The opportunities for ecological and cultural restoration abound: prudent forest management, supporting plant and wildlife diversity, wetland rehydration, regenerative pasture management and building partnerships with neighbors. We also take a thoughtful and creative approach to our infrastructure, using local and/or salvaged materials whenever possible to build things that serve a multitude of functions and feel like they belong in the landscape.
Position Summary
The Ranch Manager oversees operations and activities on the property with the goal of nurturing the built and natural environments therein. Attention to detail, responsiveness to owners and neighbors and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously will lead to success in this position. Applicants with medium to long-term commitment to the role are preferred.
Roles and Responsibilities
Partnerships & Relationships
Interface and coordinate with conservation partner organizations including:
- Trout Unlimited
- US Fish & Wildlife Service
- Oregon Fish & Wildlife
- USGS
- Maintain good standing with neighbors and Fort Klamath community
- Property Management
- Organize and oversee restoration projects (forest management, riparian corridor enhancement, hedgerow planning and installation)
- Setup procedures and day-to-day operations that nurture the landscape (composting operation, wood chipping operation, fencing & gate maintenance and repair ~ wildlife friendly fencing)
- Tend to the built environment, with an eye to the natural environment (routine maintenance and upkeep of main house, garage, wood shed and outbuildings; drywall, woodwork, plumbing and electrical to skill level; assist in supervising outside contractors when needed; interior & exterior painting)
- Equipment maintenance (routine maintenance and upkeep of tractor, snow blower, chainsaws, wood chipper and similar equipment)
Desired Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience working in land, pasture and ecological management
- Demonstrated experience working with livestock and regenerative grazing systems
- Demonstrated experience maintaining buildings, troubleshooting problems and coordinating subcontractors
- Experience communicating compassionately with diverse audiences
- Demonstrated experience working with diverse teams
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- A passion for learning from others and through research and experience
- Solution finder; glass half full attitude
- Attention to detail; patient & open minded
Compensation
This is a salaried full time position ranging from $55,000 to $65,000 depending on experience. The position also includes:
- Onsite housing and utilities in a three bedroom, two-and-a-half bath, 2000 sq ft house with detached garage and woodshed
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Simple IRA – 3% employer match
- 75% match to employee acquired health insurance
- 11 paid holidays
- 6 personal days
- Paid Time Off by accrual basis:
- 0 to 4 years: 3 weeks per year (120 hours, 10 hours per month)
- 4 or more years: 5 weeks per year (200 hours, 16.6 hours per month)
How to Apply
Email a resume and letter expressing:
- What about this role and project resonates with you?
- Provide examples of your success in working with plants and animals.
- Explain why you want to live and work in a rural community.
- Indicate whether you are interested in this role in an interim or long-term capacity.
Timeline
Open until filled, applications reviewed upon receipt.
We believe diversity leads to resilience and creativity. In order to create resilient communities, we need everybody. People who identify as Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islander, or other People of Color, people who are queer, trans, non-binary, people with disabilities, people who are immigrants, people from poor and working-class backgrounds, and people who are/have been system-impacted are strongly encouraged to apply. Spotted Frog Ranch provides equal opportunity without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, handicap, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Email
[email protected]
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