• Horseback riders overlooking mountains.

Employment

For many individuals, working at a Wyoming Dude and Guest Ranch is a dream come true and looks like the ideal job, and in many ways it is. If you love interacting with people, the outdoors and working very hard it is one of the most enjoyable and rewarding jobs out there. Most Wyoming dude ranch employment is seasonal, but a number of ranches have a few year-round employees.
During the guest season, ranches need a variety of staff with different skills and backgrounds to fill positions ranging from kitchen to wait staff, housekeeping, wranglers, maintenance, office, etc.

While working at a guest ranch is great fun, it means hard work and putting in long hours. The most important thing to remember is that you are there to show the guests a great time during their vacation.

CM Ranch

housekeeping and waitstaff for 2019 summer

The CM Ranch is seeking a head chef for our summer season: Mid May – End of September.
Job Description: Looking for a well groomed, outgoing, and flexible team player that can be in charge of managing all aspects of our kitchen. Must be able to cook upscale American cuisine in large quantities (our capacity is 50-55 guests plus 30 employees). Our chef will work closely with the ranch managers on managing the food budget and ordering. Being able to accommodate special dietary needs (gluten free and vegetarians) is a must. I would prefer that you enjoy working in the tourism business, and “like” people in general. It will be helpful to have someone who has a deep appreciation of the outdoors and can cook over an open fire with a dutch oven. We offer free room and board with your own cabin, and a base salary plus gratuity. The CM Ranch is a dude ranch with a fine reputation that has specialized in family vacations since 1927. We are located 6 miles east of the small town of Dubois, Wyoming, in a secluded valley of the Wind River Mountain Range. The CM is 80 miles from Jackson Hole, and 53 miles from the South Entrance of Yellowstone Park. Please send your resume to: cmranch@wyoming.com

Nanny Position: We are looking for a Nanny to take care of three darling children ages: 5, 5, and 2 from May until the end of September. The right candidate must be flexible, organized, outgoing, energetic, patient, and most importantly, LOVE children. The Nanny is responsible for getting kids to breakfast, and lunch, and preparing daily activities 6 days a week. Duties do include light household cleaning (picking up and putting away toys, dirty clothes, washing used dishes, etc.) and children’s laundry. Days start around 6:30 and can end around 8:30 on some days. Salary plus opportunity to make extra money by babysitting guest children when needed. Room and board, laundry facilities, and internet access is included. Please email your resume to the CM Ranch: cmranch@wyoming.com

Bitterroot Ranch

Assistant Cook and Wrangler needed for 2019 summer

Lazy L & B

Wranglers are needed for 2019 summer

R Lazy S 

Prep-Cook/Cook

• Assisting the Head Chef and staff in food preparation for 60 to 70 people three
meals a day; prepping, cooking, and baking; maintaining a clean work area.
• On the Head Chef’s days’ off: work with the Assistant Chef in the creating and
execution of meals
The Prep Cook will work a 5-day work week with 2 days off. Days off will vary from
employee to employee to fit the ranch’s 7-days a week schedule.

Requirements:
• Work experience in the food industry; professional cooking and baking
experience from scratch required.
• The physical ability to do the job; lifting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, reaching
and more.
• Must be 21 or older and possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
to be able to use Ranch vehicles for occasional town runs.
• Must be energetic, intelligent, responsible, conversational, trustworthy and
compassionate.
• …and be flexible about the work schedule and the job duties, and be willing to do
“what it takes” to get the Ranch work done.

Dining Server/ KitchenSteward

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: This position includes rotational shifts split between the Dining Room
as Server and in the Kitchen as Steward. A 5-day work week will include 3-4 days in the dining
room (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and 1-2 days as kitchen steward.

• Setting up and cleaning up buffets and tables for meals, cleaning up dining room
after meals
• Transporting food and serving at BBQ’s
• Taking meal orders at breakfast
• Serving food and beverages
• Assisting with food / beverage preparations and presentations
• Dishwashing, inventorying supplies, stocking supplies, unloading deliveries
• Maintaining a clean and a safe work area
Dining staff work 5-days a week with 2-days off. Work day includes periodic breaks
between meals. Days off may vary from employee to employee to fit the ranch
schedule.

Requirements:
• The physical ability to do the job; lifting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, reaching
and more.
• Work experience in the food industry preferred

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

• Must be energetic, intelligent, out-going, responsible, conversational, trustworthy,
compassionate
• …and be flexible about the work schedule and the job duties, and be willing to do
“what it takes” to get the Ranch work done.

Kids Counselor

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Responsibilities: include but are not limited to:
• Oversee and ensure the wellbeing of guest children at the ranch during meal,
before and after rides, and during evening activities.
• Organize daily activities consisting of crafts, games, tubing and swimming, during
non-riding times.
• Supervise meals in the children’s dining room, assist in taking food orders,
serving and removing dishes from table.
• Meet families at Sunday Night Welcome Party and orient children for their week.

• Ensure that the recreation room and children’s dining room are tidy and
organized every day.
• Organize evening activities including:
o Monday (Baseball, Kickball) Tuesday (Capture the Flag), Wednesday
(Adventure Day and JH Rodeo trip) and Friday (Talent Night)

The Kid’s Counselor does not work a standard work schedule. There will be free hours
every day while kids are participating in riding programs. Thursday is the Kid’s
Counselor’s full day off, and Sunday the Kid’s Counselor is only needed for greeting
families at dinnertime. The kid’s counselor is welcome but not required to go riding with
the children daily.
Requirements:
• Knowledge and experience working with children
• Must be 21 or older and possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
to be able to use Ranch vehicles for driving Kids to off-site activities.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications
• Must be energetic, responsible, intelligent, out-going, trustworthy, personable,
and compassionate
• …and be flexible about the work schedule and the job duties, and be willing to do
“what it takes” to get the Ranch work done.

General Maintenance

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Responsibilities: include but are not limited to:
• Assist with daily ranch projects including: Landscaping (cutting grass,
maintaining sprinklers systems), irrigation, minor plumbing, carpentry and
electrical repairs, cutting and stocking firewood, vehicle and building upkeep and
repair, weed and pest control
• Collect supplies as needed from town
• May be asked to assist with bartending on Sunday Nights
• May be asked to do one rotational shift in the kitchen for dishwashing a week
Maintenance staff will work a 5-day work week with 2 days off. Days off will vary from
employee to employee to fit the ranch’s 7-days a week schedule.
Requirements:
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Experience and ability to use a chainsaw and shop tools
• Physically able to do the job, including lifting, bending, kneeling
• Fast learner, willing to work independently, and proactive in solving maintenance
issues
• …and be flexible about the work schedule and the job duties, and be willing to do
“what it takes” to get the Ranch work done.

Housekeeper

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Responsibilities: include but are not limited to:
• Cleaning guest cabins and other ranch facilities (inside and outside)

• Rotating daily chore schedule including: laundry, ironing, assembling bagged to-
go lunches, watering plants, filling bird feeders, etc.

• Rotating shifts in kitchen for dishwashing
• Guest cabin turnover on Sundays

Housekeepers work 5-days a week with 2-days off. All housekeepers work on Sunday
for guest turnover days. Days off may vary from employee to employee to fit the ranch
schedule.
Requirements:
• Physical strength and flexibility; to be able to do the work of lifting, climbing,
kneeling, reaching. etc.
• Must be energetic, meticulous, self-motivated, proactive, willing to work
independently, trustworthy, responsible
• …and be flexible about the work schedule and the job duties, and be willing to do
“what it takes” to get the Ranch work done.

Adult’s Wangler

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Responsibilities: include but are not limited to:
• Provide group and individual guest instruction in horsemanship and riding out on
the trail
• Participate in daily Barn activities including taking care of our herd, feeding and
minor doctoring of horses, grooming and saddling/unsaddling for rides, cleaning
coral + riding arena, loading hay, etc
• Lead half-day and full-day rides to various locations around the valley, interacting
with guests and providing them with conversation during their rides.
• Driving 8-horse trailers, and transporting guests to offsite ride locations, safely
and courteously
• Rotating Wrangling shifts to fetch horses in from pasture before breakfast and
lead them out after work
• Participate in upkeep of trails and pasture areas (clearing fallen trees, fence
repair, irrigation)
• May be asked to participate in Friday afternoon Team Penning activities
• May be asked to drive the tractor for Wagon Ride on Thursdays
Wranglers will work a 5-day work week with 2 days off. Some days start early, and daily
schedules will vary. All wranglers have Sunday off. Days off will vary from employee to
employee to fit the ranch schedule.

Requirements:
• Knowledge and experience with horses and riding instruction
• Physical strength and flexibility; to be able to do the work of lifting saddles and
hay bales, kneeling, reaching, sitting in a saddle for several hours, and more
• Must be 21 or older and possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
to be able to use Ranch vehicles for transporting horses and guests as needed.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• Experience with chainsaws for trail clearing not required but a plus.
• Must be energetic, responsible, exercise good judgement, intelligent, out-going,
conversational, trustworthy, patient, compassionate
• …and be flexible about the work schedule and the job duties, and be willing to do
“what it takes” to get the Ranch work done.

Kid’s Wrangler

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Responsibilities: include but are not limited to:
• Provide group and individual guest instruction in horsemanship and riding out on
the trail
• Participate in daily Barn activities including taking care of our herd, feeding and
minor doctoring of horses, grooming and saddling/unsaddling for rides, cleaning
coral + riding arena, loading hay, etc
• Lead half-day and full-day rides to various locations around the valley, interacting
with guests and providing them with conversation during their rides.
• Driving 8-horse trailers, and transporting guests to offsite ride locations, safely
and courteously
• Rotating Wrangling shifts to fetch horses in from pasture before breakfast and
leading them out after work
• Participate in upkeep of trails and pasture areas (clearing fallen trees, fence
repair, irrigation)
• Kid’s Wranglers oversee Kid’s Program on Thursday when the Kid’s Counselor is
off including overseeing meals and leading non-riding activities
• In addition to leading rides off the ranch, the Kid’s wranglers lead horse games
and activities including: Tag, Gymkhana, horse painting and parade
• May be asked to drive the tractor for Wagon Ride on Thursdays
Wranglers will work a 5-day work week with 2 days off. Some days start early, and daily
schedules will vary. All wranglers have Sunday off. Days off will vary from employee to
employee to fit the ranch schedule.

Requirements:
• Knowledge and experience with horses and riding instruction
• Physical strength and flexibility; to be able to do the work of lifting saddles and
hay bales, kneeling, reaching, sitting in a saddle for several hours, and more

• Valid Driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• Experience with chainsaws for trail clearing not required but a plus.
• Must be energetic, responsible, exercise good judgement, intelligent, out-going,
conversational, trustworthy, patient, compassionate
• …and be flexible about the work schedule and the job duties, and be willing to do
“what it takes” to get the Ranch work done.

send resume with references: info@rlazys.com

call: 307-733-2655

www.rlazys.com.

Eatons’ Ranch

Employment opportunities in all departments which include: servers, housekeepers, office and kitchen staff

Vee Bar

Summer Activities Coordinator — Accepting applications for summer 2021

The Vee Bar Guest Ranch is hiring someone who can assist with planning and facilitating non-riding activities.  Activities in addition to horseback riding that the Vee Bar has done in the past include pasture golf, a stampede race, line dancing, hiking trips, games at our campsite, and much more.  The Vee Bar is looking for a fun-loving, young at heart, kind, outgoing, and responsible individual to help plan and facilitate new activities during the summer guest ranch season, June through the end of August.  Other duties might include dining room work and driving a van to transport guests to/from activities and the airport.  For this reason, applicants must be 21 years or older and have a clean driving record.  Applicants should expect busy days, early mornings and/or late nights.  At times, the applicant will be responsible for hosting activities with guests as the only staff-member host.  The applicant will need to be adaptable, be a problem-solver, and be able to work with people of all ages—kids and adults!  Find an application on our website.

Servers and housekeepers– Accepting applications

Summer servers are responsible for setting up buffet meals for guest ranch guests.  Most meals take place in the main lodge but some are served off-location.  In this case, packing supplies, transporting supplies, setting up and serving the meal, and cleaning up will be part of the servers duties.  This position is often combined with housekeeping.  Three meals per day are served Monday–Friday.  Breakfast is served on Saturdays.  Breakfast and dinners are served on Sundays.  The Vee Bar hires 3-4 servers and housekeepers.  Servers are expected to be professional, personable, and reliable workers.  Dining room duties will include setting up for meals, serving guests, clearing plates, cleaning the dining room, doing dishes, and tidying up the kitchen.  Depending on the number of hours the employee is seeking, the employee may be hired to work several shifts which could include breakfast, lunch, dinner, and/or housekeeping shifts.  During the interview these possibilities will be discussed.  There is one position available which includes room and board; there is one position available which does NOT include room and board. Find an application on our website.

Lost Creek

Server and Head Server, Chefs, Wranglers, River Guide and Skeet Master

Moose Head

  • Wranglers: work primarily with the horses and rides.  They also mop, empty trash, cut lawns, chop wood, stack hay (90 pound bales), pound nails, repair fences and septic, basically you should be willing to do whatever is asked of you.  Please do not apply if you can not perform all of these tasks well.
  • Housekeeping/Waitstaff: This is a combination job where you work in the kitchen doing dishes, cleaning pots and pans on a rotating basis, as well as waiting on tables and cleaning cabins daily.
  • Sous Chef & Prep Chef: These positions will work with our returning Chef, and must also be able to work independently.  Will be responsible for breakfast, cookouts and other preparations. Long hours starting at 6 AM, 6 days a week.Staff is needed from May 20- Aug. 16

Triangle X Ranch is an equal opportunity provider.

Triangle X Ranch is currently hiring for these positions:

Wrangler – (May through mid-October)

A wrangler at Triangle X Ranch must be a responsible team player with excellent horsemanship skills. He/She must have an outgoing personality to provide first class customer service in a safety conscious state of mind. A wrangler’s appearance must reflect the western cowboy image at all times while working. Proper knowledge, appearance, and demeanor will communicate professionalism and instill confidence in your guests.

After training is complete wranglers are expected to be able to perform the following responsibilities on time without having to be asked or reminded.

We employ 11 wranglers at Triangle X. The main responsibility of our wranglers is leading our guests on trail-rides, providing them a safe, first-class experience. Wranglers are expected to lead rides of any skill level, provide lessons, and have an in-depth knowledge of our complex trail system. In addition to leading rides, wranglers are responsible for completing other responsibilities and helping with the overall success of the department. This includes the care and up-keep of 100 plus head of horses, maintaining a clean and organized corral/tack shed area, wrangling horses in and out of pasture, saddling over 75 head of horses each morning, providing assistance to guests prior to rides with whatever they might request while in the corral area, making adjustments to cinches and tack as needed prior to handing horses out, handing horses out to guests and assisting guests in mounting and placing items in saddle bags or tying coats or extra layers to saddles.

While on the trail a wrangler should:

  • Exhibit good horsemanship skills that reflect Triangle X Ranch’s instructional program and riding policy.
  • Be a good example in relation to apparel worn (boots with heels, long pants, stampede strings) and the ranch’s rules and regulations
  • Communicate with your guests and get to know them. Provide information on things such as the area, wildlife, Grand Teton National Park, horsemanship, etc.
  • Display concern for the well-being of the horse.
  • Take control of a group no matter what skill level.
  • Display good judgment in dealing with guests and horses in all situations.
  • Anticipate potentially dangerous situations on the trial. (Bears, down wire, bogs)
  • Adapt emergency skills as necessary, on the trail.
  • Be able to handle horses on the ground and in the saddle.
  • Be able to say NO to any guest who may jeopardize the safety of you, your guests of the horses.

As a wrangler you can also expect to help with other necessary jobs around the ranch that do not involve horses. This will mostly be experienced during our shoulder seasons (spring and fall) when we are opening and closing the ranch. These jobs may include but are not limited to; fixing fence, property and building maintenance, digging holes, loading hay, shuttling vehicles, trucking horses, cleaning and oiling tack, chopping firewood, cleaning out irrigation ditches,
trash pickups, painting, etc.

Wranglers will be provided the necessary training to competently complete the above responsibilities.

To be considered for a wrangler position at Triangle X Ranch you must:

  • Be at least 21 years of age (insurance requirement to drive our company vehicles).
  • Be able to work through our entire season, which is mid-May through mid-October.
  • Pass a pre-employment drug test and a 10-year background check.

We provide all our employees with free room and board plus a monthly salary. All first-year employees will have a roommate. Employee housing is dormitory style; therefore, we do not allow pets.

If you would like to apply to be a wrangler:

  • Please email to lucasturner@trianglex.com a resume along with a description of your horse experience and customer service experience.
  • 3 references (2 work and 1 personal).

Scenic Float Guide

The primary responsibility of a scenic float guide is to provide safe, enjoyable, and informative interpretive float trips on the Snake River to visitors of Grand Teton National Park. Guides can expect to average 3 trips per day, with the average time of each trip around 3 hours (2 hours on the water). All rowing and maneuvering of the raft are the responsibility of the guide.

All selected applicants will be required to successfully complete our guide training before graduating as one of our professional river guides. Previous rowing experience is not required, but any oarsmanship experience will be given higher consideration. Due to the depth of training required to become a Scenic Float Guide, we ask new guides to be willing to commit two summer seasons as a Scenic Float Guide for Triangle X Ranch.

We are looking for outgoing, responsible, and hardworking individuals who excel in the customer service industry. Guides are expected to keep their equipment in excellent condition. Guides must be very safety conscious and work well in a team environment. Must be 21.

To be considered for a scenic float guide position at Triangle X Ranch you must:

  • Be at least 21 years of age (insurance requirement to drive our company vehicles).
  • Be able to work through our entire season, which is mid-May through September.
  • Pass a pre-employment drug test and a 10-year background check.
  • Due to the dynamic of employee housing, we do not allow pets

If you would like to apply to be a scenic float Guide:

  • Please send your resume, cover letter, dates of availability, and 3 references (2 professional/1 personal) to rivertrips@trianglex.com.

Fly-Fishing Guide

A fishing guide at Triangle X Ranch must be a responsible team player with a passion for sharing and teaching the art of fly-fishing. In addition to a strong foundation in fly-fishing techniques, reading water, entomology, etc., guides must have an outgoing personality to provide
first class customer service in a safety conscious state of mind. A fishing guide’s appearance and demeanor must reflect a professional image at all times. Guides must gain a knowledge base of the natural resources and history of Grand Teton National Park to be able to answer questions
and provide an experience that goes beyond fishing. All guides will have a current Wilderness First Aid and CPR certification (provided by Triangle X if needed).

To be considered as a fishing guide at Triangle X Ranch applicants must have prior fishing guide experience or have completed a reputable fishing guide school. Higher consideration will be given to applicants with drift-boat rowing experience. Triangle X Ranch will provide additional rowing training to all new hires.

Our fishing season runs June through September and most trips are float fishing trips on the Snake River. We also provide walk and wade trips on some of the smaller tributaries here in Grand Teton as well as waters in Yellowstone. Guides can expect 5-7 trips per week, either half
or full-day.

Guides are expected to provide well maintained and functional rod and reel for clients use. Guides are expected to have a well-stocked gear bag with leaders, tippet, flies, etc. Triangle X keeps an assortment of flies for guides use.

New hires would be joining a team of 65 other ranch employees who work in various other departments. Triangle X provides free room and board, housing is dormitory style. Unfortunately, we do not allow pets.

To apply; please send a resume and cover letter to lucasturner@trianglex.com. I am happy to answer any questions via email. Thank you and I appreciate your interest in guiding for Triangle
X Ranch.

 Scenic Float Driver

All drivers will drive 15 passenger vans with guests aboard while pulling a trailer loaded with a rubber raft, to a variety of raft launch destinations in Grand Teton National Park. All drivers will be responsible for the cleanliness and safety of the vans prior to each trip. Drivers assist with checking in guests and must be comfortable addressing crowds of 60 guests at a time. They are responsible for collecting Acknowledgement of Risk forms and filing them properly each day. All drivers will be responsible for providing a Park Service-approach safety speech and assisting in properly fitting life jackets prior to float guests’ departure. Vans will be cleaned inside and outside each day. Minimum age requirement is twenty-one (21) years.

Please apply if you are available May-September.

If you would like to apply to be a scenic float driver:

  • Please send your resume, cover letter, dates of availability, and 3 references (2 professional/1 personal) to rivertrips@trianglex.com.

Scenic Float Cookout Cook

All cookout cooks will be responsible for the preparation, service, and storage of food for guests and employees in the Scenic Float Department. You will be cooking over an open fire at a riverside location in Grand Teton National Park. Scenic Float Cookout Cooks prepare dinner for
about 60 guests, six days a week. They are also responsible for preparing sack lunches as needed. Cookout cooks are expected to deliver courteous service to guests, as well as maintain a clean kitchen, cookout site, cookout shed, and clean equipment.

Cookout cooks will also assist the Scenic Float Department with driving shuttles during slower times.

Please only apply if you are available from the first week in June through the end of August. Opportunities to continue through September in the Scenic Float Department may become available based on demand.

Please send your resume, cover letter, dates of availability, and 3 references (2 professional/1 personal) to rivertrips@trianglex.com.

Scenic Float Receptionist/Office Staff

The Triangle X Scenic Float office team is the looking for individuals who are customer service focused, detail oriented, and high energy driven. This is a role that requires the ability to multitask and follow through. The office team’s primary responsibility is to answer incoming
calls and emails, as well as offer service to the guests of the ranch who are visiting the gift shop. The office also handles the check-in process for fishing trips, which includes the selling of Wyoming fishing licenses.

This is a high-volume atmosphere, fielding hundreds of calls/emails per day. Proper communication of details to guests is key to success. Teamwork skill are a must. Office staff often assists with fishing shuttles during busy months. Hybrid office/scenic float driver positions are also often considered. Minimum age requirement is twenty-one (21) years.

Please apply if you are available May-September.

Please send your resume, cover letter, dates of availability, and 3 references (2 professional/1 personal) to rivertrips@trianglex.com.

Irrigator/Ranch Hand

As an irrigator you are responsible for maintaining a daily rotation of flood irrigation dams in our 2000 plus acres of horse pastures. We employ two irrigators and you will work together to keep
our pastures in top condition. You are also responsible for maintaining fences and various other ranch related duties. During haying season, you may also help put up the hay, so previous experience with farm equipment is a plus. Must be physically fit and able to walk long distances.

If you would like to apply to be an irrigator/ranch hand:

  • Please email to lucasturner@trianglex.com a resume along with a cover letter.

Waitpersons and Housekeepers

Be responsible for the preparation, service and storage of food for ranch guests and employees. Courteous service to guests, clean areas, and clean equipment, and a clean, neat appearance is of utmost importance. The duties include cleaning kitchen and dining areas, rest rooms, guest
lodging, all equipment and the preparation of areas prior to and after each meal. The applicant should be physically fit, able to work on feet for long periods of time, able to lift and carry heavy supplies and work fast and efficiently.

Cookout Cook

All cookout cooks will be responsible for the preparation, service and storage of food for both ranch guests, employees and large and small groups of float guests. You will be cooking over an open fire at various cookout locations in Grand Teton National Park. Courteous service to guests, clean kitchen, clean sites, cleat cookout shed and clean equipment.

Contact us if you’d like to apply for a job.

Assistant Cook

Prepare breakfast and work through lunch under the head cook. The sophisticated menu contributes to a great learning experience, but be prepared also for some repetitive tasks.

Maintenance/Irrigator

Maintenance: Building and mending fences, cutting firewood, general ranch maintenance. Irrigator: Divert water onto pastures. Maintain ditches. For both positions employee must be motivated, a self-starter, work independently, and be accustomed to long hours of hard physical labor.
Clean cabins, serve lunch or dinner and take turns doing the dishes. Afternoons off or work outside. Wonderful opportunities for horseback riding or hiking.

Wrangler

Lead guests on enjoyable and safe trail rides as well as work with young horses. Good communication skills and a strong work ethic are crucial. Previous experience with green horses preferred.

DUDE RANCH STAFF MEMBER

Shoshone Lodge and Guest Ranch is located just three miles outside the East Entrance to Yellowstone National Park! We welcome groups of approximately 30-35 guests per week and are looking to hire energetic summer staff who are looking for a fun, fast-paced hospitality-based work environment full of western adventure. Our dude ranch staff members fill a variety of roles, including waiting/serving tables, wrangling, housekeeping, dishwashing, maintenance, van driving, etc. Staff members aren’t hired for a specific position but can expect to do many/most of the above jobs in a given week. Our seasonal staff work from mid- to late-May through mid-September; we’re able to hire a few staff members whose season will end mid-August due to college commitments. Interested applicants can send their resume, a current photo, and three references to Mike and Betsy Christiansen at shoshonelodge@gmail.com or give us a call at 307-587-4044.

Goosewing

We are seeking self-motivated, outgoing and unique individuals to fill a variety of roles. Preference for hiring will be given to those that can complete our full season, arrival near May 8 and end date near Oct. 6, 2023.

We do have employee housing. We don’t allow first season employees to bring pets (horses if used as guide horse can be negotiated).

We are a remotely located resort guest ranch seeking outstanding team members to fill the following positions (not all positions are available to anyone): All applicants/employees must be a minimum of 18 years of age by May 1, 2023. All applicants will be required to send references, resume or details of work/education history, and either a video or cover letter, pictures are welcomed but not required. Please include your dates of availability for seasonal employment, what position you are most interested in and what qualifications if any you have for that position. Also, include secondary positions of interest. You will be contacted by a manager for a phone or video interview, you can include dates and times that work best for an interview. All applicants should be physically and mentally fit, with a can do attitude and the desire to do an outstanding job, and the desire to do many different jobs no matter your title. This is a ranch not a 9-5 office job. We all ride for the brand. Below is a list of positions available with a brief description of requirements. Not all requirements are mentioned. Salaries dependent on length of stay and experience.

Wranglers ( must be at least 21 years old, with vast equine knowledge and experience, wranglers must submit an equine skills video for consideration), video should include you catching, haltering, tacking, mounting/dismounting, and riding at 3 gaits. Please include spoken introduction. Video can be short, and doesn’t need to be high quality or fancy.

Ranch Hands ( must be at least 21 years of age with vast mechanical/equipment knowledge, able to safely drive a truck and pull/back trailers)

Activities Personnel ( must be at least 20 years of age, with outdoor knowledge and experience, shooting, archery, kids, fishing, arts and crafts, dancing, music, storytelling, canoeing and more will be required of you)

Wait Staff (must be at least 18 years of age, 21 years of age if interested in serving alcohol, knowledge of service industry, and desire to serve and host guests)

Kitchen Stewards (must be at least 18 years of age, desire to learn kitchen skills, attention to detail and ability to work in fast paced kitchen and help with activities as needed)

Cooks/Bakers (must be at least 18 years of age with extensive knowledge of cooking, baking, and kitchen service industry)

Hospitality Stewards and housekeepers (must be at least 18 years of age with attention to detail, hardworking attitude, and physically fit)

Concierges front office ( must be at least 18 years of age with good phone skills, computer skills, attention to detail and desire to serve our guests)

Managers (please contact Amy Worster for more details on manager roles and positions)

Please submit required documents via email or contact us for more details.

Thank you for your time and I look forward to learning more about you and telling you about Goosewing Ranch.

To apply please submit the following:

Resume or application (see attached)

References related to position of interest

Desired position and qualifications

secondary position and qualifications

Dates of availability for employment: start date and end date. Preference will be given to those able to complete our full season from early May until early Oct.

equine skills video for those applying for wrangler positions. should include spoken introduction, video of haltering, tacking, mounting from the ground and riding all 3 gaits.

skills video for those applying for activity positions should include video of firearms handling, fly fishing skills and spoken introduction.

those applying for hospitality positions can include a video of a spoken introduction and why you want to work at Goosewing ranch.

Videos can be submitted via a link to YouTube or another channel

Please include best dates and times for a phone interview

Would you like to spend your summer at one of the finest Dude Ranches in the West? Not only is Paradise a great place to vacation, but it is also a tremendous place to work -“Where good friends and memories are made”. Many of our summer crew create friendships that last a lifetime. Be aware that working on a Dude Ranch is not easy. The hours can be long and we do require that all of our crew be willing to pitch in where needed. That being said, if you are hired and commit yourself, you will gain a tremendous sense of self-accomplishment and have a lot of FUN at the same time.

Housekeeping

  • Responsible for the cleanliness of our cabins, recreation room, laundry room, and French Creek Saloon. We need people that are detail-oriented and hardworking in this position. Help with wait staff and children’s dinners two nights a week. Must be willing to fill in for other positions as needed.
  • Salary contingent on experience
  • Additional bonus paid at the end of season
  • Room & board included
  • Proven working experience in relevant field
  • Ability to work independently and remain motivated
  • Helpful with customer service orientation
  • Prioritization and time management skills
  • Professionalism along with speed and attention to detail

Waitstaff

  • This position requires strong customer service orientation. Previous wait experience helpful but not required.
  • Meal set-up/tear down and serving in dining room.
  • Greeting guests and waiting tables.
  • Dish washing and various other kitchen chores.
  • Cleaning dining room/kitchen areas.

Kids Program

Must be patient, responsible, and able to watch over and plan activities for large groups of children.

Work and play at Paradise Ranch surrounded by over a million acres of The Bighorn National Forest.

Wrangler

Looking for hardworking, enthusiastic, responsible horsemen and horsewomen. Must have strong people skills and substantial horse experience. They should be versatile and open-minded enough to take part in other jobs related to the ranch as well as ranch activities.

Wrangler duties include but are not limited to:

– Conditioning horses in the spring to get them ready for the season

– AM and PM feeding of horses in the corrals

– Gathering horses from pasture in the morning (what we refer to as jingling)

– Saddling guest horses in the morning and afternoon (we can have as many as 70-80 horses to groom/tack up)

– Leading guests of all ages on trails throughout Bighorn National Forest

– Riding your string of 3-4 horses

– Giving riding lessons to guests

– Attending nightly activities with guests, such as Tuesday swing dance and Saturday square dance, and serving chuck wagon dinner on Fridays (don’t worry if you don’t know how to swing or square dance)

**As a wrangler, you will also be responsible for bringing your own tack–i.e. western saddle (non-synthetic and with horn), back cinch, breast collar, rope halter, saddle pad, headstall/bridle, and bit(s). You can purchase some of these items when you get here, but just know that the ranch does not lend tack out.

Experience with heavy machinery (i.e. skid steer) desired but not mandatory.

On-site housing is provided by the ranch and room & board are worked into your salary. This means you do not have to pay for utilities and you are provided three meals a day.

Please attach a video of yourself riding in your application.

This is a seasonal position from May 15th – September 23rd.

Applicants must be 18 or older.

Maintenance

Some electrical, plumbing, mechanical, irrigation, carpentry and general fix-it knowledge required. Must be organized and capable of keeping good maintenance records.

TO APPLY:

Fill out our application on our employment page here: https://www.paradiseranch.com/about-pgr/dude-ranch-jobs