Burning Man Project · 7 hours ago
NVO BRS Ranch Crew
Gerlach, NV
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$16/hr - $18/hrBurning Man Project is seeking individuals to join the Black Rock Station Ranch Crew, which will provide facilities and services for the Burning Man staff and community. The role involves performing manual labor, maintaining the environment, and ensuring safety and organization at the ranch.
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Responsibilities
Perform manual labor as assigned, per project, by the Ranch Operations Manager and Ranch Assistant Manager
Maintain the general environment and overall security, organization, and functionality of BRS. This could include working on or actively maintaining: power, fuel, water, waste systems, structures, shops, tools, and miscellaneous storage
Anticipate, stay current, and track the use of materials and supplies; place pre-season requests and orders for replenishment as necessary
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
Assume responsibility for time and task completion. Stay in contact with the manager(s), logging work and documenting notes to standards shared by the manager; proactively approach work, ask questions, raise concerns, and provide feedback promptly
Help greet and direct BRS volunteers and visitors and inform them of 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 Manager or Ranch Operations Manager
Support the end-of-season processes to prepare for Winter storage adequately; capture details of any repairs needed the following Spring
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
Perform other duties as assigned
Abide by the rules and codes of conduct described in the NVO Compass, Ranch Protocols, and the Ranch S.O.P
Set a personal example of conduct for all guests and newcomers to BRS
Maintain environmental and social awareness; practice discretion as necessary and escalate issues if needed
Assists in the creation, publishing, and maintenance of process documentation related to their assigned duties
Helps acculturate and educate junior staff in Burning Man culture and business processes
Collaborates with the education team to develop training materials in their area of expertise, as requested
Pursues ongoing learning in their area of expertise, working to stay current on emergent knowledge, skills, and processes
Qualification
Required
Communicates clearly and concisely verbally and through written correspondence. Tailors communication to the receiving party with appropriate professionalism. Experienced and comfortable using two-way radios
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
Effectively manages own time; highly organized, able to prioritize, detail-oriented, and motivated
Able to keep sensitive information confidential
Capable of working in an extreme environment, including drastic temperature changes, high winds, and low visibility
Able to adjust schedule seasonally to work at the Burning Man event held in Nevada
Valid driver's license and a good driving record
Preferred
Heavy equipment operator work experience
Skilled in operating power tools
Handyman, plumbing, electrical, 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
Company
Burning Man Project
Facilitating and extending the culture that has issued from the Burning Man event into the larger world.
Founded in 1986
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Will Paterson
Co-Founder
Crimson Rose
Art Director
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