Employment Opportunities

Ranch Infrastructure Employee/Coworker

Start Date: ASAP

Length of term: 3 month provisional contract, then 9 months with option to extend

Description: Ridgewood Ranch is an expansive 5,000 acre ranch with several hundred inhabitants in two neighborhoods. The ranch is operated and maintained by the Golden Rule Association, a non profit organization dedicated to service and stewardship both within and outside of the ranch. The Golden Rule Association is known for our work in agriculture, education, housing, charitable donation, and community building. Employees and Members of this organization are supported by an exciting team that works together and cares for one another. 

The Real Property Committee oversees the departments pertaining to the infrastructure and property including Grounds, Construction, Maintenance, Automotive and Water Systems. 

This position would work with the Real Property Committee and Department Heads to support the ongoing needs for organization, upkeep, and hands on work to keep operations running smoothly. This could include: 

  • working on the ground with our extensive water system

  • supporting the construction team with the many projects

  • organizing and creating systems in our warehouses and tool rooms

  • maintaining equipment or vehicles

  • working on the Ranch grounds with mowing or tree work

The right person for this job would not need to be skilled or experienced in any or all of these areas. Training and support would take place and we would tailor the position to the skills and interests of the individual. 

This position is a full time hourly position with housing and food available on site if desired. Ideally this person would be interested in the community aspect of our lives here, with an intention of learning more about the Golden Rule Association and the values we strive to live by. The perfect person for this position would be:

  • organized, 

  • independent, 

  • flexible, 

  • full of common sense

  • a good communicator and 

  • handy! 

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to goldenruleRPC@gmail.com and we will be in touch. 

Compensation Package:

  • $17.42/hour for 40 hours/week

  • 1 hour of PTO for every 20 hours worked

  • Housing on the Ranch in an apartment or room in a shared house available

  • Food plan is available to buy into, with ranch grown meat, produce, and staples