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Job Title: Zapata Herd ManagerOrganization: InterTribal Buffalo Council (ITBC) Location: Zapata Ranch Preserve &ndash; Southcentral ColoradoPosition DescriptionThe Zapata Herd Manager is the primary individual responsible for overseeing the buffalo herd at The Nature Conservancy&rsquo;s Zapata Ranch Preserve in southcentral Colorado, in close collaboration with TNC.Primary Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage the buffalo herd at the Zapata Ranch Preserve and collaborate with the Zapata Preserve Manager to ensure overall herd health, well-being, and achievement of management objectives.</li><li>Develop, implement, and update a buffalo herd management plan in coordination with ITBC&rsquo;s Executive Director and Board, TNC, Tribal Nation partners, and state and federal agencies, ensuring alignment with shared goals, objectives, and permit requirements.</li><li>Collaborate with TNC&rsquo;s Tribal and Indigenous Engagement Program Manager to design and implement opportunities for Tribal Nation partners to engage in herd-related activities, including cultural harvest, collaborative management, youth and elder access, and food sovereignty initiatives.</li><li>Provide regular written updates and progress reports to ITBC and TNC on herd management and conservation matters.</li><li>Implement policies and procedures to monitor, protect, and improve herd health and viability, including sick/injured animal care, monitoring pregnant cows and calves, genetics management, low-stress handling techniques, veterinary coordination, research activities, and retrieval of escaped animals.</li><li>Coordinate closely with TNC&rsquo;s Zapata Preserve Manager on operational planning and buffalo retrieval efforts.</li><li>Stay current on best practices in herd management, ecological land management, low-stress handling, and ranch operations through assigned trainings.</li><li>Acquire, maintain, repair, and store equipment and supplies necessary for herd operations, including vehicles, veterinary supplies, corrals, fencing, feed, tools, signage, and computer equipment.</li><li>Maintain and repair fences, gates, corrals, chutes, and other facilities supporting the buffalo program.</li><li>Operate within the Board- and TNC-approved herd program budget in accordance with ITBC financial guidelines; advise leadership on budgetary needs.</li><li>Coordinate with TNC on grassland and shrubland health and resilience, including ecological monitoring and herd size recommendations to ensure sustainable forage.</li><li>Load, unload, and transport buffalo (including veterinary and disease compliance coordination) for cultural harvests, herd establishment, supplementation, or surplus reduction.</li><li>Maintain positive working relationships with ITBC member Tribes, Tribal community members, scientists, veterinarians, visitors, and other stakeholders.</li><li>Utilize spreadsheets and word processing software to analyze data, prepare reports, and archive records.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul>Education and Skills Requirements<ul><li>High School Diploma or equivalent required.</li><li>Minimum of 2 years of experience in buffalo and/or livestock management, including handling, nutrition, vaccination, breeding, calving, euthanizing, and transporting. Direct buffalo experience preferred.</li><li>Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, strong communication skills, and adherence to timelines.</li><li>Experience engaging with diverse audiences, including Tribal members, agency personnel, funders, and community stakeholders.</li><li>Working knowledge of farm and ranch equipment operation, including tractors and attachments, fencing systems, water/irrigation infrastructure, hydraulic and electrical systems, and welding.</li><li>Experience safely operating and maintaining 4WD vehicles, motorbikes, tractors, ATV/UTVs, or similar equipment.</li><li>Proficiency in email, Microsoft Word, and Excel.</li><li>Valid driver&rsquo;s license in state of residency and insurable under ITBC vehicle insurance policy.</li><li>Must pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening.</li></ul>SupervisionReports directly to the Executive Director.CompensationSalary dependent upon experience, starting at $28.60 per hour. On-site housing provided.Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: InterTribal Buffalo Council is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability.Pay: From $28.60 per hourExperience:<ul><li>livestock: 2 years (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Zapata Ranch Preserve Buffalo Herd Manager

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Zapata Ranch Preserve Buffalo Herd Manager