Lead Ranch Hand_CAMP
About The Position
At Morgan’s Camp (“MC”), we're dedicated to providing inclusive and enriching programs that celebrate nature and animals, fostering a community of safety, innovation, and growth. Reporting to the Ranch Manager, the Animal Care Specialist will provide day-to-day care of our ranch and nature animals as well as facility maintenance. Your dedication to animal husbandry will ensure that our animals are prepared to participate in activities that meet the highest standards of safety and quality, aligning with MC's mission and values. The Animal Care Specialist will assist the Ranch Manager in the maintenance of ranch facilities, nature facilities, and animals while creating a community of inclusion, innovation, teamwork, and safety.
Requirements
- Experience in caring for animals with a strong background in ranch operations.
- Self-motivated with strong leadership abilities.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with diverse stakeholders.
- Passion for our mission and values, with a commitment to integrating them into daily activities.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities independently.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Valid driver's license and ability to transport equipment as needed.
- Will require TX DL as the role with flex and work at different entities when required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with special needs populations is advantageous.
Responsibilities
- Consistently perform the policies and procedures designed to enhance the efficiency and safety of ranch programs.
- Maintain the ranch program areas, ensuring smooth operations and exceptional camper experiences.
- Assist in supervising the program activities in the absence of the Ranch Manager, under the supervision of the Ranch Coordinator.
- Assist in maintaining thorough documentation of ranch activities and equipment maintenance.
- Provide daily care and training for MC animals, ensuring their well-being and health.
- Ensure compliance with ACA standards, local laws, and MC's safety protocols.
- Obtain necessary certifications and training for programming areas.
- Support a safe environment through active risk management and safety protocols.
- Conduct in-service staff training and provide ongoing professional development.
- Foster team morale and dynamics among program staff.
- Collaborate with other departments and support cross-functional initiatives as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health and wellness benefits – health/dental/vision insurance, prescription drug discounts, employee assistance programs and wellness programs. Morgan’s pays 100% of employee only coverage for Medical Plan 1, Dental, Vision and Basic Life.
- Financial and retirement benefits - include 401(k) plans, profit-sharing plans and financial planning assistance, and matching contributions.
- Time-off and leave benefits - 3 Weeks of PTO accrual and 40 hours can be rolled over to the next calendar year. 11 holidays per year with paid parental leave.
- Discounts for employees - Complimentary Family & Friends Season Passes. Discounted single-day tickets after comp ticket bank exhausted, in-park food, beverage, and merchandise, and birthday, cabana, and facility rentals.
- Life Insurance & AD&D - $50K Basic Life/AD&D insurance policy at no cost to you.
- Disability Insurance - Short-term & Long-term disability coverage is available
- Onsite Communicare - Our Communicare partnership offers a $0 copay waiver, priority scheduling/appointments, prescription discounts and home/work delivery. $0 Copay for Telehealth Nurseline available (24/7).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
