NVO BRS Ranch Crew

Company: Burning Man
Location: Gerlach
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description 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; fulfills obligations. Open to change and considerable variety in daily tasks. Able to accept feedback and act calmly. Instills and applies order and cleanliness to the work environment and pays careful attention to detail in handling important information. Physically fit and able to lift heavy objects (minimum 50 pounds) safely; willing to get dirty. Able to follow directions through to task completion. Adaptable; able to switch from project to project quickly and easily. A team player who can work independently. Effectively manages own time; highly organized, able to prioritize, detail-oriented, and motivated. Able to keep sensitive information confidential. Capable of working in an extreme environment, including drastic temperature changes, high winds, and low visibility. Able to adjust schedule seasonally to work at the Burning Man event held in Nevada. PREFERRED Heavy equipment operator work experience. Skilled in operating power tools. Handyman, plumbing, electrical, or mechanical skills. Knowledge of First-Aid. It is helpful if the candidate has previously been to Burning Man and/or is familiar with its culture. Note: If you have gained the necessary experience to succeed in this role and have acquired this experience in other ways, we encourage you to apply and share all relevant experience in your application. REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Valid driver’s license and a good driving record. COMPENSATION: Individual compensation decisions are dependent on a variety of factors, including prior experience and geographical location. The anticipated pay rate for this position is $__16.00___ to $__18.00___ per hour. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT Off-playa: This position requires periods of heavy lifting, bending, kneeling, squatting, and climbing. This position will be physically demanding and requires individuals with good physical health and endurance. This will also include the need to find and meet with department representatives who may not be in the vicinity therefore this could include walking or using some form of transportation. Some of the work will be in outside weather conditions and will be exposed to fumes or airborne particles as well as possible extremes in temperature. On-playa: This position requires periods of heavy lifting, bending, kneeling, squatting, and climbing. This position will be physically demanding and requires individuals with good physical health, and endurance. This will also include the need to find and meet with department representatives who may not be in the vicinity therefore this could include walking or using some form of transportation. Some of the work will be in outside weather conditions and will be exposed to fumes or airborne particles as well as possible extremes in temperature. NOTICE FOR ALL APPLICANTS: Burning Man Project celebrates the importance of creating a diverse environment and enthusiastically encourages Black, Indigenous, Peoples of Color, LGBTQIA, Immigrant, women, and people with disabilities, of all ages, to apply. Burning Man Project provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Powered by JazzHR a47aXTF8xG

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