Focus Ranch
Description: Focus Ranch is historically a working cattle / guest ranch but is currently only operating as a yearling cattle ranch. We are located on the Colorado/Wyoming border with land in both states. Steamboat Springs is 50 miles from our location.The yearling cattle are primarily run on both private and forest permit land (Medicine Bow National Forest)in Wyoming. We also run a small number of cow/calf pairs. The Little Snake River flows through the property for approximately 3 miles and is world class trout stream on our property. To learn more about us, visit our website: https://www.focusranch.com
We are looking for individuals who have excellent livestock and horsemanship skills and are interested in the ranching profession and lifestyle. We value enthusiastic, hard working, self-starters who are safety oriented and will take the initiative to problem solve. The ability to communicate well and make key observations is a must as well as working well with others. The job is physically demanding but for the right person, very rewarding when the positive outcomes of a well run cattle operation are achieved.
This position includes housing provided onsite and home-cooked meals . Other perks include high speed internet, laundry facilities and satellite tv. There may be an opportunity to remain employed year round.
Days off: 1 and 1/2 per week
No housing available for families.
No pets allowed.
Position: Now until November 10th, some flexibility or longer
TO APPLY:
To Apply: Complete application on website: https://www.focusranch.com/employment/
~ OR ~
fill out application here & email to us: https://www.ranchwork.com/wp-content/uploads/Focus-Ranch-Employee-Application.pdf
No interviews will be done over the phone without an application as we cannot answer or ask questions without having your information on hand.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
- Riding to move, check on, and gather yearling cattle grazing on forest grazing allotments and private property.
- Identifying and doctoring sick cattle.
- Insuring cattle are in correct pastures, neighbor’s cattle are not in with ours, gates closed, fences up etc.
- Assist with receiving, sorting and shipping cattle
- Caring for horses
- Supervising and directing seasonal staff who are providing assistance with the cattle and horses when riding
- Organizing and cleaning work areas (barns and shops)
- Other tasks that arise in a cattle operation.
- Keep accurate records of dates, numbers of cattle in pastures as counted through gates, doctoring records etc.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Excellent cattle management and horse skills
- Willingness to adapt to Focus Ranch’s cattle and horse management practices
- Able to work independently or with a team.
- Must be 21yrs of age or older
- Valid Drivers License.
- Able to move / lift / maneuver up to 50 lbs.
TO APPLY:
To Apply: Complete application on website: https://www.focusranch.com/employment/
~ OR ~
fill out application here & email to us: https://www.ranchwork.com/wp-content/uploads/Focus-Ranch-Employee-Application.pdf
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