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.
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.
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.
Elk Mountain Ranch in Buena Vista, CO now accepting applications for the 2020 summer season.
Wrangler: Horse experience required. Must be safety conscious, have the ability to instruct guests and have strong communication and interpersonal skills. Responsible for conducting safe trail rides for groups of 4-7. Feed and care for herd of 50 horses. Maintain and repair tack. Clean barn and arena area daily. Willing to perform other maintenance duties as assigned – trail maintenance, stocking wood, fencing, etc. – and willing to work long hours. Shoeing and veterinary knowledge a plus. CPR and First Aid required (class will be provided at beginning of season). Must have good driving record as may be driving guests to Aspen or airports. Required to have neat and clean appearance, and dress in western style. Cowboy hat, cowboy boots, and collared shirts required. Wranglers will eat many meals with the guests and may be required to cook and serve some outdoor meals. Will be responsible for one hayride a month and weekly square dance and volleyball with guests.
Maintenance/Sports/Utility: Willing to learn (and experience most helpful) in several skills such as basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, vehicle maintenance and general ranch operations. Ability to be flexible and act immediately as circumstances arise. Also responsible for grounds maintenance, firewood, trash. Will conduct safe archery, marksmanship and trapshooting tournaments. Possibly drive to Aspen, ropes course and airport. Insurance requires driver to be 21 years of age with good driving record. Will help at barn in a.m. feeding and saddling horses and may also need to work with children in riding arena. Experience with horses not required but a willing attitude a must, plus excellent people skills working with adults, teens and children. Will eat many meals with the guests and may be required to cook and serve some outdoor meals. Will be responsible for one hayride a month and weekly square dance and volleyball with guests.
Assistant Cook/Swing: Assistant cook will prepare meals on the Cook’s day off. Also “team” cooks on most days. Because we are a smaller ranch, this person will fill in with housekeeping and serving meals (see Housekeeper/Waitstaff/Dishwasher/Food Prep position). An organized and clean person can be trained for this position.
Devil’s Thumb Ranch is the choice Colorado employer you have been searching for! We are a career company you can grow with offering Seasonal, Part-Time and Full-Time opportunities in over 15 departments. Visit our website at https://www.
Perks/Privileges:
Summer Semester Culinary Apprenticeship in South Central Colorado
Enjoy the summer cooking wholesome meals for an intimate group of guests and ranch
crew, while supporting our mission of regenerative agriculture and conservation!
Part of our mission at the ranch is to raise, serve and market to the public healthy, organic, food. We are well on our way with beef, pork, chicken and eggs and look forward to adding vegetables to the list.
Badger Creek Ranch is a working cattle and guest ranch in the Badger Creek Basin, at about 9,000 feet elevation. Badger Creek is a model of sustainability and connection to the land. We live on the land with our animals and practice regenerative agriculture, a philosophy based on the integration of human goals and the understanding of the long-term impact of our activities on the environment and on other species. We use holistic management in our decision making and planning in order to improve the health of the land for future generations.
Room, board, and a stipend are provided!
For more information and to apply, email info@badgercreekranch.com or call 719-837-2962.
Marketing and Events Manager Position available for immediate hire. We hope to find someone looking for a long-term position. Sundance Trail Guest Ranch is a small family owned business in operation 20 years. We also have a small event center, called Aspen Grove at Sundance Trail. It is a great setting for small weddings and events. We’ve done elopements for many years and added the event center 3 years ago. This marketing job is to promote both the Guest Ranch and the event center.
To apply at Sundance Trail please fill out the application listed here: https://www.sundancetrail.com/dude-ranch-jobs/aspen-grove-event-manager-application/
Looking for a fun summer job in the CO mountains? Tumbling River Ranch is a ranch/resort seeking a front desk/office and position. This position starts early May and runs through late August.
Looking for a smiling face that has the following skills: Great people skills, at least 19 years old, phone skills, must be very organized, a self-starter, and look the western part! Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and be active and on feet for hours at a time; housing is shared dorm style. Both the bedroom and bathroom would be shared with other staff members. Enjoy working on a team and jumping to help the collective team flexible/able to adapt activities to the needs of guests.
Location: Tumbling River Ranch is on Guanella Pass. Located in central CO at 9200 feet in the heart of the CO Rockies. Our location gives staff a wonderful mountain experience, yet we are only an hour from Denver, Boulder and other popular CO sites. Please fill out a mobile friendly application at www.jobapplix.com/apply/tumblingriver.
We are seeking young, enthusiastic adults to join us this summer mid May to mid September. Work as part of crew serving, cleaning, and enjoying the beautiful wilderness of Livermore, CO! Make friendships that will last a lifetime and memories you will never forget! Dates must be: May 19-September 23 Salary+Tips+Room/Board+All meals included. Fill out an application and read full job description at www.cherokeeparkranch.com/contact/jobs.
Rainbow Trout Ranch (www.rainbowtroutranch.com) needs housekeepers/waitstaff. Particularly from mid-August to end of the September, although possibly starting earlier too. Give us a call! Sure, it is cleaning cabins, serving meals, kitchen clean up and such, but it is also living in the fabulous southern Colorado Rockies. It is riding on your day off if you want to. Or traveling somewhere amazing. Or fishing our excellent stretch of river or nearby creeks and lakes. Or hanging out at the pool, or in the hot tub. It is making good friends and lifelong memories. It is the Rainbow Trout Ranch experience and you’re gonna love it! We’d love to talk to you, so give us a call at 719.376.2440 or fill out the form: https://www.rainbowtroutranch.com/job-opportunities/
Our application for employment which can be found at www.coloradotrails.com/the-ranch/employment. You will need to be available to work from May 13th to September 24th. We provide full room and board at no extra charge plus pay an end of season bonus.
Open Positions:
Open Positions: Maintenance/Sports/Utility, Assistant Cook/Swing, Cook, Children’s Counselor, Housekeeper/Wait staff/Dish Washer/Food Preparation, Wrangler
If you have a ready smile, are honest and willing to work long hard hours, love the outdoors and enjoy working with people, we may have a very special dude ranch employment opportunity for you! Elk Mountain Ranch is a first class guest ranch with off-the-beaten-path charm.
Applicants for employment must be at least 18 years of age and willing to live on the ranch. Modest housing and meals are supplied as part of our employment package. Please expect to have roommates. No smoking or drug use is allowed. A neat, clean appearance is necessary. We search for staff who are mature self-starters, who have strong communication skills and are team players. We are looking for employees who are available for employment from mid-May to the end of August. Some positions extend through the end of September. Tips are prorated among the staff based on the number of days worked. Average compensation is approximately $3000 per month plus room and board.
To apply, please see our employment pages at http://elkmtn.com/the-ranch/employment/
Wrangler – 2020 Season
Job Duties:
The Wrangler will work together and with head wrangler and ranch management, to provide the highest quality of horse care and guest experience. He/she will be responsible for helping a team of up to five wranglers. The daily operations of cleaning corrals, doctoring, providing care for a string of approx. 60 horses and maintaining a neat and orderly barn/corral.
In addition to the above, regular tasks include, but are not limited to:
Visit http://rawahranch.com/dude-ranch-jobs/ for more information.
Seasoned Horse Professional: The mission of our horse operation is to provide riding adventures for all ages, while maintaining first-class facilities and optimum horse herd care. We raise registered Quarter Horses for our recreational riding program and hire qualified wranglers to lead them. Apply only if you enjoy sharing the western lifestyle with others and are well versed in herd health, facility maintenance, coordination of a riding program including instruction, have experience training horses, and have a successful track record managing employees. Compensation includes salary plus housing. This is a salaried position. Housing is available. We are located 7 miles west of Loveland, Colorado. Send resume to susanj@sylvandale.com.
Maintenance Position: Buildings, grounds, and vehicles. Send resume to susanj@sylvandale.com.