Ranch Hand / Manager

Frontiera Ranch is a 1200 acre Ranch located in the SE corner of Wyoming along the Colorado and Nebraska borders between Pawnee national and Wyoming State grasslands. With a growing Highland Cattle Cow/Calf breeding operation and 4 Horses, the ranch was established in recent years and has made significant investments in new structures, fencing and water facilities throughout what was once adjoining grazing lands.

The ranch is committed to regenerative rotational grazing, low stress cattle management practices, pursuing targeted genetic breeding outcomes, land conservation and stewardship. The ranch is a member of the American Highland Cattle Association and has a growing fold of registered, pure bred Highlands.

The Opportunity

The ranch is seeking a full time ranch manager/hand for duties that will include ranch management, regenerative and rotational cattle grazing, low stress management, cattle genetics, horsemanship and land stewardship.

Hands-on experiences/duties will include:

• Breeding
• Registered Highland Genetics
• Range Land Ecology and Rotation
• Silvopasture
• Hay Production (seasonal)
• Water management
• Fence Maintenance
• Horsemanship
• Horse Health
• Cattle Handling and Stewardship
• Ranch Management Practices
• Ranch Maintenance

Requirements:

Ability and willingness to work minimum hours as needed ( including weekends) - some days lighter than others

• Experience with horses. Cattle or domestic livestock desirable
• Experience on ranch/farm operations, both small and heavy equipment (tractors , skid steer, utvs)desirable but will train.
• Willingness to learn and commitment to animal and ranch health
• Willingness and ability to manage part time interns in an onogoing cooperation with the University of Wyoming
• Valid U.S. Driver’s license (clean), no drugs

Benefits:

• Flexible to be agreed schedule and start date
• Opportunity to work with and show Highland Cattle at regional and national shows, and participate in prize money. Will sponsor training and show costs.
• Compensation : Based on experience
• Housing with utilities, internet, pasture and stable for 1 horse.

Job Type: Full-time, Contract

Expected hours: 30 – 50 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience working with horses?
• Do you have experience with cattle?
• Do you have horsemanship experience and skills?
• Do you own your own horse?

Ability to Relocate:

• Pine Bluffs, WY 82082: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person