NVO BRS Ranch Crew

JOB SUMMARY

The Black Rock Station Ranch Crew will work with the Ranch Operations Manager and the Ranch Assistant Manager to provide facilities and services for the Burning Man staff and community.

This is a temporary, full-time, non-exempt role, based in Gerlach, NV running from May to October, 2026.

The deadline to apply for this role is 5:00 pm Pacific on February 27th, 2026.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Ranch Duties (85%)

• 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.

Other Functions and Responsibilities (15%)

• 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.

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

• 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; fu