ResqRanch Chief Animal Comfort and Safety Officer (Part-Time)

Job Title: Chief Animal Comfort and Safety Officer (Part-Time) 

Pay: $650 per week (for an average of 25 hours each week; average rate of $26/hour). Performance bonuses possible. Potential to grow into a full-time position.

Company: The ResqRanch (a 501c3 nonprofit animal sanctuary)

Location: Evergreen, CO 

Work Schedule: Part-time, ~25 hrs/week. Flexible schedule, likely across 5-6 days; we'll discuss specifics to find a schedule that works for all.

About The ResqRanch: The ResqRanch is a non-profit sanctuary rescuing and rehabilitating wild mustangs, discarded racehorses, and other animals in desperate need of a safe home. DrQ and her team do it all with a holistic approach. We seek a dedicated, compassionate individual to join our mission-driven team and contribute to our animals' well-being.

Job Summary: This vital part-time role (25 hrs/wk) is key to ensuring animal welfare and safety at our horse sanctuary. We need a motivated, responsible, and detail-oriented individual, passionate about animal welfare, with excellent time management for independent and team-based tasks.

Key Responsibilities (Managed within 25 hrs/wk):

• Animal Care: Daily feeding (hay), fresh water (including winter tank heater maintenance), and monitoring animal health, reporting any concerns immediately. Stocking grains/supplements.

• Ranch Operations: Corral cleaning using the tractor. Maintaining fuel in equipment. Basic facility upkeep (trash, recycling, sweeping common areas).

• Maintenance & Safety: Basic equipment, building, and fence maintenance. Monitoring furnace filters/propane.

• Environment: Fly control, seasonal tasks (e.g., critical weed eating, snow removal), and ensuring a safe, hazard-free environment.

• General Support: Other prioritized tasks to support ResqRanch animals and people.

Qualifications:

• Genuine love for animals and dedication to their well-being; reliable, mature, responsible, and compassionate.

• Ability to safely operate a tractor and perform basic maintenance on equipment, buildings, and fences.

• Proactive, self-motivated, with excellent time management and organizational skills.

• Strong communication skills and a team-player attitude (no ego).

• Physically capable of manual labor in all weather conditions.

• Handyperson skills (carpentry, electrical, plumbing) are a significant PLUS.

Benefits:

• Sign-On Bonus: Dr. Q’s Horse Training Masterclass & additional ResqRanch educational classes/workshops (schedule permitting), as they become available.

• Opportunities for performance-based bonuses and the chance to grow with our animal sanctuary

• Invaluable hands-on experience in holistic horse care, animal rescue operations, and ranch operations.

• The deep satisfaction of making a tangible difference in the lives of rescue animals and the people within your community.

To Apply: Submit your resume and a compelling letter of intent to AspenParkVetAP@gmail.com. Highlight your passion for this role, how your skills fit a 25-hour week managing these responsibilities, and what you'll bring to our team.