Thank you for your interest in working at one of our all-inclusive Colorado Dude & Guest Ranches!

The dude and guest ranch members of our Association collectively hire 800 to 1,000 employees each summer. Our staff members are an important part of the guest ranch experience. Ranch staff members provide exceptional guest services and Western hospitality that make our ranches some of the best in the West.
Listed below you will find positions that are typically available at each ranch:

These ranches offer good jobs, good pay and great places to meet new people, not to mention a wonderful place to spend the summer. Our ranches typically do most of their hiring for summer employment December-March.

So What’s Next?

1. We encourage you to contact the ranches that interest you directly as soon as possible.  To download a brochure with contact and web information of all 27 of our ranches, please CLICK HERE.
2. Once you have narrowed down your search, the next step would be to contact the individual ranch and request an application. (Some ranches even have an application you can download online!)
3. Each ranch has a slightly different application process. So be sure you have all the information necessary to apply with your ranch(s) of choice.

a. What kind of interview would the ranch prefer to do? Phone? In Person?
b. What information needs to be sent back to the ranch along with the application itself?
c. What are the ranches deadlines for seasonal hiring and be sure to ask when you can expect to hear back from them on their final decisions.

We wish you the best in your search for a ranch position that is just the right fit for you!
If you have any additional questions, please email the office at office@coloradoranch.com.

Current Ranch Position Openings:  2017

Sylvan Dale Ranch: Updated 6-29-2017

Chef : Looking for a change? Tired of the urban hustle? Consider our full time Food and Beverage hands-on management opportunity: Year round position, quality reputation, positive work environment, a mountain setting, and easy access to town. The position requires management experience in the areas of beverage services, from scratch, home style culinary preparation and front of the house. Experience in catering; creative menu development with cost management. Mentoring and leading staff with a “can do” attitude and an easy cooperative work style. If you feel you qualify and would like to be considered for this position, we welcome your application. Send your resume to: ranch at sylvandale.com. Compensation package includes salary, health insurance, and share in tip pool. Possible housing option.

Job Type: Full-time

Required experience:

• Food and Beverage Management: 3 years

Please send cover letter and resume to: Ranch at sylvandale.com

Laramie River Ranch: Updated 6-27-17

Two positions available immediately:  Now hiring GUEST SERVICES and KITCHEN STAFF for the remainder of the 2017 season. Laramie River Ranch has a typical occupancy of 20-25 guests. Our small size allows us to give each guest our personal attention as they ride, fish, and hike. We have high expectations for the quality of service our guests receive and therefore have high expectations of our staff. Employment at Laramie River requires an enthusiasm for hard work but offers fun and adventure as crew participate in ranch activities and explore the surrounding Rocky Mountains of northern Colorado. Learn more & download an application at https://www.LRRanch.com/jobs

Sundance Trail Ranch: Updated 3/13/17

Curious about dude ranch employment with us here at Sundance Trail Guest Ranch? Last summer we had a fantastic time, and next summer is going to be great! Our guest ranch employment expectations? We’re planning on some hard work, long hours, new friends, good fun, awesome adventures, possible internships for credit, and did I mention hard work and long hours? We have a variety of both Summer and Permanent positions open May 1st including:

Regular ‘Ol Wranglers

Children’s Wrangler

Wrangler/Sawyer/Maintenance/Construction

Cook

Breakfast Cook/Prep Cook

House Manager

Event & Wedding Planner (Different application: http://www.sundancetrail.com/dude-ranch-jobs/aspen-grove-event-manager-application/)

Colorado Trails Ranch: (Updated 5/25/2017)

The Kitchen Assistant position includes food preparation as assigned, helping during meal service, storage of leftover food items, keeping the kitchen clean and sanitary, kitchen garbage removal and cleaning the kitchen floor. The Kitchen Assistant is also responsible for the washing and storage of pots, pans, china, flatware and all kitchen utensils. There are two kitchen assistants who rotate these duties.

The Breakfast cook/Baker position would be kind of self-explanatory but this person assists me in cooking breakfast every morning and then also bakes breads and desserts. This person prepares meals on the chef’s day off and generally assists the chef depending on menu requirements.

We only need one person, but can possibly fit them into either position.

The link to our application is www.coloradotrails.com/the-ranch/employment.

4UR Ranch: Updated 3/20/2017

The 4UR Ranch is an exclusive guest ranch nestled int he San Juan Mountain range of Southwest Colorado. 4UR Ranch is looking to finishing our hiring for the 2017 season, running from mid-May through October 5th. We are looking to fill our last few positions as:

• HOUSEKEEPER
• WAITSTAFF

We are looking for staff members who are cheerful, enthusiastic and genuinely friendly. Our staff members must have a positive outlook toward the ranch and have the desire to help our guests have a wonderful vacation. Please call (719) 658-2202 if interested in a summer position at the 4UR Ranch or email a resume and cover letter to robin@4urranch.com 

Elk River Ranch (Updated 3/20/2017)