Description

POSITION: Youth Ranch Foreman

AGAPE YOUTH MINISTRY (AYM) is a nondenominational Christian, Bible-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit Arizona corporation, which established the Agape Youth Ranch. The mission of AYM is to help hurting / at-risk teens through hands-on Christian-based programs held at the Agape Youth Ranch, located in southeast Arizona at the base of the Chiricahua Mountains.

Qualifications required for this position include, but are not limited to:

 A High School Diploma or equivalent;
 Financial stability, i.e., having ample funds to provide for your needs or having the capability of raising missionary support, as this position is primarily self-supporting. AYM will provide a negotiated monthly supplement plus housing & basic utilities;
 Born-again Christian, well-grounded in the Bible and actively living his faith;
 Knowledge and experience managing a ranch facility;
 Knowledge and experience in handling, training, and caring for ranch/farm animals, including the ability to teach the same to students, particularly horses & dogs;
 Enjoy working with youth/teens;
 Cooperative, friendly, flexible team player;
 First-aid and CPR certified;
 Must pass a background and drug test;
 Limit of 2 children in family preferred;
 Willingness to work under the authority of the Ministry’s CEO and with the Ranch Director.

 NOTE: A minimum of two (2) years commitment is required.

The Ranch Academy Program includes education regarding the care, handling and training of horses and dogs, as well as other small ranch/farm animals, which the Ranch Foreman provides / oversees. The Ranch Foreman provides for or coordinates and manages the daily care of all AYR animals, as well as equipment, feed, and veterinarian services for the animals. Other responsibilities include overseeing off-ranch programs that students may participate in, i.e., 4-H, FFA, special events, etc. The Ranch Foreman works closely with the Ranch Director and/or AYM’s CEO and other staff members to provide cohesive education / training for the students.

COMPENSATION: This is primarily a self-supporting position. AYM may provide a negotiated monthly financial supplement to help meet monthly expenses. AYM also provides housing and basic utilities.

To apply, go to AYM’s website: www.agapeyouth.org, click on “Employment”, then scroll down to download an application. Please complete the application and mail to Agape Youth Ministry. Should you have questions, please contact us at: agapeyouth@agapeyouth.org