Assistant Ranch Director

About the role

• The Arkansas Baptist Ranch, a ministry of the Arkansas Baptist Children and Family Ministries (ABCFM), is a 400-acre working ranch (cattle and horses) near Harrison, Arkansas. The Ranch provides a place of residence for several large sibling group foster families, while also hosting a thriving Christian marriage and retreat ministry and a weekly men’s vocation and discipleship program.  
  
  
  

What you'll do

• The Assistant Director for Ranch Programs and Outreach will support and advance the mission of the Arkansas Baptist Ranch by ensuring the quality completion of tasks and developing new avenues for ministry. The Assistant Director will be charged with key aspects of program development, completion of daily tasks related to property maintenance and operations, and expanding community outreach and engagement. This role combines hands-on program leadership, administrative coordination, and ministry outreach to serve children and families in a grace-based, Christ-centered ministry in the following ways:  

1. Administration & Operations 

• Aid the Ranch Director in planning, coordinating, and executing daily ranch operations and ministry activities.  

• Assist in the stewardship of ranch resources, including property, facilities, animals, and financial gifts. 

• Prepare facilities and program activities for use by guests and residents, including preparing retreat and public spaces for guests. Routinely assist with light maintenance (cleaning, landscaping, painting).  

• Coordinate communication with donors and partners through reports, acknowledgments, and updates.  

• Collaborate with Ranch and ABCFM staff to improve systems, scheduling, and communication processes.  

• Serve as a point of contact with agency Communications Team members to promote ranch programs, events, and ministry impact.  

2. Program Delivery (Education & Spiritual Formation) 

• Coordinate youth development programs, with a focus on foster children and families living on campus and in the surrounding community.  

• Develop and manage horse/livestock/poultry life skills programs and projects such as horsemanship, trail riding, livestock show animal projects.  

• Support and coordinate Ranch retreat activities for guests including campfires/cookouts, horseback riding, disc golf, hiking.  

• Recruit, train, and oversee volunteers to partner with the Ranch & ABCFM in the ministry.   

3. Outreach & Community Engagement 

• Plan and implement quarterly outreach events to engage the community and increase awareness of ABCFM’s ministry.  

• Represent the Ranch at local events, meetings, and ministry opportunities.  

• Partner with Mission Advancement and Community Engagement staff to build relationships and expand statewide partnerships.  

• Contribute to developing new ministry initiatives that extend the Ranch’s impact.  

• Strengthen partnerships with Arkansas Baptist churches and local community organizations. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 3–5 years of relevant experience.  

• Experience in any of the following is desirable: youth ministry/foster care, non-profit program development, outdoor/livestock skills programs. 

• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a dynamic team environment.  

• Effective communication and organizational skills.  

• Alignment with the mission, values, and Christian commitments of ABCFM.  

Compensation 

• $50,000 annually plus benefits including insurance, PTO, and retirement.  

• Reports to the Ranch Director of Operations.