Private
Location: Large working guest ranch located near Clyde Park, Montana
Seasonal Full-Time Position: Starts on or around April 15th – October 15th +/-
Housing Included: Private room with private bath. No pets, no personal horses
Meals: Included on the days you are scheduled to work
Job Requirements and Description:
This position includes all aspects of regular ranch work, as well as guest services. The ideal candidate should have strong people skills, as wranglers will be guest-facing at various points throughout the summer. Every day is different at the ranch, must be adaptive and take direction well. We are a team, as such the position requires working together with coworkers and other ranch personnel effectively and with a good attitude. If you can’t show up on time, this is not the job for you. If you love the mountains, the outdoors, and a challenging, fun ranch environment, this is for you.
Job Duties Will Include:
- Legging up guest horses for summer season; includes groundwork, arena work and riding out
- Putting hours on up-and-coming guest horses
- Safely taking guests out on trail rides, possibly cattle drives
- Driving teams/wagons for various guest activities
- Fencing projects: building as well as repair and maintenance of current fences
- Various ranch projects as needed to keep our operation running smoothly
- Cow work: trailing, gathering, sorting, branding, etc.
Candidate Requirements:
- Riding skills are absolutely necessary. Must be able to walk/trot/lope confidently, do basic groundwork and work safely around horses
- General familiarity and handiness in ranch tasks
- Physically fit enough to put in long days in a physical work environment
- Driver’s license
- Good attitude
Not Necessary But Preferred:
- Guest services / customer service experience
- Some cow knowledge and experience
- Ability to drive a truck/trailer rig
- Experience on UTVs/ATVs, tractors, skid steers and other farm equipment
- Experience driving teams
- Basic veterinary care of horses
- Teaching riding lessons to children and/or adults
HOW TO APPLY:
Please email a resume and a short cover letter. A video of catching, tacking up and riding may be necessary. If local, a working interview may be necessary.
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