NVO BRS Ranch Crew Lead

JOB SUMMARY

The Ranch Crew Lead will support the Black Rock Station (BRS) Manager in the general operation and maintenance of BRS. They will lead on specific projects and ensure facility needs and services for the Burning Man Staff and Community are provided.

This position will serve as a leadership role within the Ranch Staff. They will be responsible for setting a personal example of conduct and, when appropriate, will assist and share skills with Ranch Crew Members.

This is a temporary, full-time, non-exempt role, based in fully remote running from May to November 2025.

The deadline to apply for this role is 5:00 pm Pacific on March 24th, 2025.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Ranch Ops (70%)

• Perform manual labor and take the lead on projects defined by the BRS Ranch Manager and Ranch Ops Manager.
• Ensure the general environment and overall security, organization, and functionality of the BRS Ranch are kept to standards outlined by the BRS Ranch Manager and Ranch Ops Manager. Escalate any concerns or issues promptly.
• Support production processes directly related to the Ranch. Routinely check and actively maintain infrastructure such as power, fuel, water, waste systems, structures, shops, tools, and miscellaneous storage.
• Ensure that the grounds, shops, tools, materials, and all miscellaneous storage items at BRS are correctly used, organized, safe at all times, and accessible by appropriate/approved members of the Burning Man Community.
• Help greet and direct BRS volunteers and visitors and inform them of the protocols, procedures, rules, and how to best utilize available resources.
• Report any property damage and malfunctions, misuse of property, safety issues, or concerns to the BRS Ranch Manager.
• Support the end-of-season processes to adequately prepare for Winter storage and capture details of any repairs that will be needed in the future.
• Serve as a mentor, positive role model, and team leader directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job, instructing, and sharing skills as necessary.
• Attend and support crew attendance at daily Morning Meetings.
• Abide by the rules and codes of conduct described in the NVO Leadership Toolbox, NVO Handbook, Ranch Protocols, and the Ranch S.O.P.
• Set a personal example of conduct for the Ranch crew and all guests and newcomers to BRS.
• Maintain environmental and social awareness; practice discretion as necessary and escalate issues if needed.
• Learn, share, and, if needed, use the proper communication pathways for escalating personnel issues.
• Maintaining clear communication with the BRS Manager and Ranch Ops Manager, the Ranch Crew Lead will work independently and with the Ranch Crew. They will be responsible for maintaining awareness of their time, the Ranch workflow, and the crew schedule.
• Operation of heavy equipment including skid steer, mast forklift, variable reach forklift, track-hoe, tractor, and backhoe.
• Ensure the safe operation of heavy equipment, including safety checks, work area safety assessment, and direction.

Documentation (20%)

• Anticipate, stay current, and track the use of materials and supplies; work with the BRS Ranch Manager to place pre-season requests and replenishment orders as necessary.
• As directed, submit receipts and expense reports; ensure forms are complete and submitted on time.
• Create and keep an up-to-date maintenance/repair log for all work done.
• Assume responsibility for time and task completion. Stay in contact with the manager(s), log work, and document notes to standards shared by NVO; proactively approach work, ask questions, raise concerns, and provide feedback promptly.
• Work with the Ranch Crew to plan and execute LNT and Waste disposal plans.

Other Functions and Responsibilities (10%)

• Perform other duties as assigned.

LEARNING AND TEACHING

• Documentation - Assists in the creation, publishing, and maintenance of process documentation related to their assigned duties.
• Knowledge sharing – Helps acculturate and educate junior staff in Burning Man culture and business processes.
• Training development - Collaborates with the education team to develop training materials in their area of expertise, as requested.
• Learning – Pursues ongoing learning in their area of expertise, working to stay current on emergent knowledge, skills, and processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Clearly and concisely communicates verbally and through written correspondence. Tailors communication with appropriate professionalism to the receiving party.
• Experienced and comfortable using 2 way radios.
• Learn and effectively use and update existing online systems and documents.
• Honest and ethical with a dedication to the Burning Man principles and behavioral standards.
• Reliable; fulfills obligations.
• Open to change and considerable variety in daily tasks.
• Able to accept feedback and act calmly.
• Instills and applies order and cleanliness to the work environment and pays careful attention to detail in handling important information.
• Physically fit and able to lift heavy objects (minimum 50 pounds) safely; willing to get dirty.
• Able to follow directions through to task completion.
• Adaptable; able to switch from project to project quickly and easily.
• A team player who can work independently.
• Able to maintain a respectful and professional demeanor, providing services with care and offering thoughtful acknowledgment and accommodation of requests.
• Effectively manages own time and the efforts of the team as a whole.
• Able to keep sensitive information confidential.
• Capable of working in an extreme environment, including drastic temperature changes, high winds, and low visibility.
• Experience in working as a heavy equipment operator.
• Skilled in operating power tools.
• Able to adjust schedule seasonally to work at the Burning Man event held in Nevada.
  

Preferred

• Handyman, plumbing, electrical, heavy equipment, and/or mechanical skills.
• Knowledge of First-Aid.
• It is helpful if the candidate has previously been to Burning Man and/or is familiar with its culture.

Note: If you have gained the necessary experience to succeed in this role and have acquired this experience in other ways, we encourage you to apply and share all relevant experience in your application.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

COMPENSATION:

Individual compensation decisions are dependent on a variety of factors, including prior experience and geographical location. The anticipated pay rate for this position is $__17.00___ to $__19.00___ per hour.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Off-playa: This position requires periods of heavy lifting, bending, kneeling, squatting, and climbing. This position will be physically demanding and requires individuals with good physical health and endurance. This will also include the need to find and meet with department representatives who may not be in the vicinity therefore this could include walking or using some form of transportation. Some of the work will be in outside weather conditions and will be exposed to fumes or airborne particles as well as possible extremes in temperature.
• On-playa: This position requires periods of heavy lifting, bending, kneeling, squatting, and climbing. This position will be physically demanding, and requires individuals with good physical health, and endurance. Work will include the need to find and meet with department representatives who may not be in the vicinity therefore this could include walking or using some form of transportation. Much of the work will be in outside weather conditions and will be exposed to fumes or airborne particles as well as possible extremes in temperature.

NOTICE FOR ALL APPLICANTS:

• Burning Man Project celebrates the importance of creating a diverse environment and enthusiastically encourages Black, Indigenous, Peoples of Color, LGBTQIA , Immigrant, women, and people with disabilities, of all ages, to apply.
• Burning Man Project provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
• Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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