Summer Ranch Internship Opportunity
River Bend Ranch, LLC of Limon, Colo. is looking to hire a Summer 2017 college student intern seeking a position on a working cattle ranch. River Bend Ranch is located west of Limon on I-70, which is an easy drive east of Denver 80 miles and east of Colorado Springs 70 miles.
Our Ranch
River Bend Ranch, owned by the Frasier family, raises commercial and registered Red Angus cattle. The Frasier’s have been ranching on the Plains of Eastern Colorado since the 1940’s. The cattle are run on native grass with paddock grazing. We utilize artificial breeding and embryo transfer technology, cattle record keeping via the "Cloud" and have experience with retained ownership of our feeder calves.
Internship Experience & Benefits
Intern will gain experience in cattle management, veterinary practices, pressurized water systems, electric fencing and planned matings. Tasks will include, but will not be limited to:
Assisting with calving checks
Identifying newborn calves
Checking animal health of all classifications
Moving herds through paddocks
Tracking pasture growth
Assisting with artificial breeding and vaccination programs
Cattle record keeping
Fence/corral construction
Intern will be provided:
Furnished house of their own that has laundry and utilities included (electricity, natural gas and water)
Internet
Work vehicle
Qualifications
Any college student may apply that is currently attending a two-year junior college or four-year university
Student must be available for internship from mid-May until mid-August, at least 12 weeks
Preference will be given to students with an agricultural/ranching background, and to students seeking an agricultural/animal science degree
Sophomore standing or above
Wage & Workload
Intern will be paid $10/ hour on 50 hour weeks, while ranch staff alternate weekends off
How to Apply
Students wishing to apply must send a cover letter that includes: 1) your background and experience working with cattle, 2) why you are seeking to work on a working cattle ranch, and 3) how this internship will fit into your career goals. Cover letter and an updated resume should be emailed or sent to:
River Bend Ranch, LLC Joe Frasier 45965 County Road 118 Limon, CO 80828
jcfrasier1979@gmail.com
River Bend Ranch will interview students as cover letters and resumes are received, and must be received no later than March 3, 2017.