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Branch Operations Officer Scripps Ranch

Poway, CA · On-site

$70K - $78K/yr

Supervise and mentor a team of up to 5 employees, including Client Service Representatives and New Account staff. Manage employee scheduling, timekeeping, and performance coaching. * Workflow ...

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What is the difference between A Ranch vs A Farm Worker?

AspectA RanchA Farm Worker
Primary ResponsibilitiesManaging livestock, maintaining ranch facilities, overseeing grazingPlanting, harvesting crops, operating farm equipment
Work EnvironmentOpen fields, ranches, outdoor settingsFields, greenhouses, farm buildings
Required CertificationsNone typically required, but livestock handling or safety training helpsFarming certifications or experience may be preferred
Industry UsageCommon in cattle, horse, and livestock industriesCommon in crop production and general agriculture

While both roles involve outdoor work in agricultural settings, a ranch primarily focuses on livestock management and ranch operations, whereas a farm worker typically handles crop cultivation and harvesting. The work environments overlap but differ in focus, and certifications are generally minimal for ranch work but may be beneficial for farm workers. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find roles aligned with their skills and interests.

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Ranch Assistant

Scouting America Orange County Council

Orange, CA • On-site

Part-time

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Salary: $17.00-$18.00/hr

RanchAssistant


Reports to: Ranch Director

Status: Part Time, Hourly

Salary: $17.00-$18.00/hour



GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The mission of Scouting America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

This position supports the mission and operations of Scouting America, Orange CountyCounciland the Ed Laird Scout Camp at the Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center. Theranch assistantisresponsible forsupporting the fruit orchard, garden,fishpond, and any potential expansions to what is considered the ranch.



REQUIREMENTS

  • Able to work outdoors for most of the day doing physically demanding tasks
  • Able to create and follow crop plans
  • Experience with pruning, fertilizing, and irrigation
  • Knowledge and experience inorganic growingpracticesand soil regeneration



JOB DUTIES

  • Maintaining fruit orchardand garden
  • Perform regular maintenance and manual labor including planting, thinning, pruning, irrigation/watering, fertilizing, propagating, weeding, soil amending, mulching, Integrated Pest Management, etc. with consideration for wildlife and guests.
  • Safely use tools and machinery such as trimmers, saws, loppers,woodchipper, gator, tractor, etc.as needed
  • Must be able to spend most work hours outdoors in the orchard, garden, and other ranch areas doing physically demanding tasks such as invasive plant removal
  • Complete regular inspections and maintenance of program equipment and facilities.
  • Maintain and uphold facility standard operating procedures
  • Perform other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Must be able to spendsignificant timeoutdoors
  • Ability to lift, carry, and balance 50 pounds.
  • Ability to exert on a regular basis 50 pounds of force
  • Constantly able to bend and scoop, sit, and stand,possesshand-eye-foot coordination, and perform good manual dexterity
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee isfrequentlyrequired to stand for extended periods.
  • This position requires the employee to work outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions as well as dust, pollen, plant life, insects, and wildlife.



WORK ENVIRONMENT

Working in a camp environment includes providing customer service, solving problems, and cooperation with others, regardless of your title. It also requires a desire to develop and work with youth, which can occasionally lead to challenging interactions.


The Orange County Council, Boy Scouts of America is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.