Job Description Job Description Starting salary - $50,000-75,000/yearFull time employment - start as soon as possible.Potential for annual pay raises based on regular performance reviewsPaid vacationSick leaveHousing not providedTown of Chesaw, WashingtonHousing likely available within 40 minutes of ranchChesaw - 0 minutes commuteOroville - 30 minutes commuteOsoyoos, BC (Canada) - 40 minutesTonasket - 40 minutes commuteOver 1,000 acres located in the north central highlands of Okanogan CountyTopography is a mix of heavily wooded timber and grasslandsElevations range from 2,800'-3,500'Cattle: Scottish Highland CattleGoats: New Zealand / American Kiko goatsSheep: Dorper/Katahdin crossHorses: use for work with the livestockPractice regenerative agriculture and organic farming/ranching practicesImprove quality of soil to capture carbon and promote biodiversityHigh stock density grazing practices to regenerate the land and produce highest quality meats100% grass-fed livestockAggressively grow livestock counts through on-farm breeding and acquisitionsUtilize 100% of timber deadfall for mulching/composting and firewoodNo task/job is better or worse than another task/job - we value everyone's contributions equallyNo experience needed but certainly a plus. Experienced candidates could be slotted into a future Ranch Manager position. Ideal candidates would be positive-thinking, self-motivated, hard-working, mentally tough / resilient, and maintain a positive outlook. We will train employees all required tasks, but we are also seeking candidates that can be innovative and help us continuously improve our processes and systems. We are also looking for candidates that are open to trying to new tasks and take on new challenges. Candidates need to maintain a positive attitude whether they are performing highly skilled tasks or working on the side of a hill moving livestock. Position will be physically demanding and almost entirely outdoors - we are not looking for indoor/office employees.Priority TasksGrazing season: Move livestock daily to new paddocks which involves setting up series of temporary electric fences and interacting with the livestock. Provide water to livestock with portable water system. Mulching/composting. Upgrading and expanding permanent fencing solutions.Winter months: Hay operations, calving/kidding, marketing/sales, facility upgrades. Collect deadfall for mulching/composting and firewood.Additional Tasks / Projects (based on candidate's experience and farm needs)Market analysis, customer acquisition, and sales.Obtain certifications - grass-fed, regenerative, and organic.Soil testing and analysis.Development of rotational grazing plan.Testing and implementation of new procedures to streamline operations.Budgeting and procurement.Design/construct chicken tractors for field chicken grazing.Perform basic carpentry tasks for new facilities and improving existing facilities.Potential for slaughtering and processing select livestock.Potential for marketing and sales as we enter commercial sales.
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