Adventure Nanny

We are seeking a flexible individual, who is enthusiastic to be part of a larger team and not only care for our son but also work with our family and others on a variety of ranch and event-related tasks. The T-Lazy-7 Ranch is a family working ranch with lots of animals and different recreational activities operating on property year-round. In the summer our team is focused primarily on Weddings and Events and the support thereof. This year we need support with our kind and easy-going 1.5-year-old son as well as the other ranch tasks.

The perfect Adventure Nanny/Family Assistant candidate would be a unique individual who is willing to grow with our family and has an adventurous and kind spirit. Must be responsible, time conscious, well-rounded, have a love for the outdoors, and a genuine desire and ability to connect meaningfully with our son. Family is essential to us, so we are looking for someone with childcare experience and a willingness to join and be part of our family rhythm and co-child rearing.

Although this position is to primarily assist us with the care of our son, in order to be full-time it will also include a blend of Family/Personal Assistant tasks as well as Event & Grounds Staff tasks depending on candidate skills, strengths, and desires.

If you think this position is a fit, we would love to hear from you!

On-property housing options may be available for rent or included in the compensation package. Initially, we are hiring for the summer season from mid-April through the end of October, with a potential for longer employment options.

Adventure Nanny/Family Assistant:

*This position will average about 20 hours per week of childcare, with a blend of other responsibilities as outlined below to reach the full-time 30-40 hours per week.

Adventure Nanny

• We are seeking a unique individual who is willing to grow with our family and has an adventurous, kind spirit. Must be responsible, time conscious, well-rounded, have loved the outdoors, and have a genuine desire and ability to connect meaningfully with our 1.5-year-old son
• Must have prior childcare experience and a willingness to join and be part of our family rhythm – co-child rearing
• Responsibilities may include:
• Going outside with child for adventures and mini-hikes daily
• Taking a child to off-site activities, partaking with them, or just doing the drop off/pickups as needed
• Reading stories to and working on learning and child development in a variety of areas/ways
• Putting child down for naps, feeding, changing diapers, helping with potty training, doing baths, and putting a child down for the evening on rare occasions

Personal/Family Assistant

• Light office filing, templated email responses, organizing, scanning documents, and working on office or home projects as they arise
• Grocery shopping, cleaning, light cooking, and meal prep
• Vegetable/flower garden maintenance
• Other potential household tasks and needs

Event and Grounds Staff

• In order for this Adventure Nanny/Family Assistant position to be full-time, additional hours may also include tasks listed under the position “Event/Grounds Staff”

**Position starting date could be earlier, please ask if interested or available

**CPR and First Aid certifications encouraged

Event/Grounds Staff:

*This position or certain tasks could be paired with the Adventure Nanny/Family Assistant position depending on candidate skills and strengths.

Event Staff Tasks

• Moving/setup of tables, chairs, event décor
• Cleaning and venue prep
• Washing and prepping golf cart shuttles before events
• Driving venue golf cart shuttle on the property and assisting with guest movement between venues
• Assisting bartenders with bar-backing tasks, setup, prep, and cleanup
• This position has possible room to grow, with potential bartending training and hours added to overall position tasks **Compensation for bartending shifts is $9.50 + Tips

Maintenance and Grounds Tasks

• Cleanup around venues (inside/outside)
• Leaf blowing before events
• String-trimming and raking as needed
• Light gardening and weeding
• Venue organization (inside)
• Chopping wood for event fires

Ranch tasks

• Manual labor for current ranch projects, which may include building fences, brush clearing, digging holes, field weed management, painting, chinking, light construction (if skilled in this area), moving equipment, and other land beautification focused projects

Office Tasks

• Light filing, organizing, and templated email responses (if skilled in this area)
• The position has possible room to grow if there is an interest in bookkeeping, future venue management positions, personal or family assistant positions

**Full-time position can expect an average of 30-40 hours per week, while some weeks can be more or fewer hours. 

Our company has a strong emphasis on balancing our work and play, so if you work harder one week, then you may have extra time off the next to enjoy the mountains for a longer adventure window. 

**Position may include some or all of the aforementioned tasks depending on the candidate and final offer letter.