Montana Dude Ranch & Outfitter Hiring Seasonal Positions ~ Wranglers, Cooks, Housekeepers, more ~ Summer/Fall 2025

JJJ Wilderness Ranch

Phone
(406) 562-3653
Location
Augusta, MT
Job Type
Seasonal
Salary
DOE; Monthly salary + full room & board
Date Posted
January 2, 2025
Housing Offered
Yes
Experience
2-5 yrs

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RANCH WRANGLER:

The Wrangler staff is responsible for the education, safety, and enjoyment of our guest riding program and care of our horses and livestock. This position requires a motivated, honest, and flexible individual with great customer service skills who can work productively with or without supervision and will act immediately as circumstances arise. Wranglers saddle up to 40 horses a day; therefore, must be in good physical health with the ability to lift at least 60 lbs. Horse experience with knowledge of basic vet care, shoeing, horse training, and general use of tools and repair is required. Wranglers present a neat, clean appearance with western-style dress of cowboy hat, cowboy boots, and collared shirts. Must bring your saddle and RIDE FOR THE BRAND. Must be able to work from May 12-October 10.

RANCH WRANGLER / PACKER:

The Wrangler staff is responsible for the education, safety, and enjoyment of our guest riding program and the care of our horses and livestock. This position requires a motivated, honest, and flexible individual with great customer service skills who can work productively with or without supervision and will act immediately as circumstances arise. saddling up to 40 horses a day; therefore, must be in good physical health with the ability to lift at least 6 lbs. Horse experience with knowledge of basic vet care, shoeing, horse training, and general use of tools and repair is required. The Wrangler/Packer/Hunting Guide is responsible for being a Ranch Wrangler most weeks throughout the summer season, but be flexible and happy to switch over and pack mules for the ranch during our Wilderness pack trips, multiple hay/supply runs, and during our backcountry elk hunting season. Individual MUST HAVE experience with packing to be considered. Wrangler/Packer must present a neat, clean appearance with western-style dress of cowboy hat, cowboy boots, and collared shirts. Must bring your saddle and RIDE FOR THE BRAND. Must be able to work May 12 through November.

KID’S WRANGLER:

The Kid’s Wrangler is responsible for a structured children’s horse program for the young children who come with their families to the ranch. We prefer an individual with lots of experience with children, as well as many years of horse experience. A love of children and the patience to deal with them on a very personal basis is required. This person must be someone who can organize horse activities for children and be outgoing, energetic, creative, and positive. When there are not children at the ranch, the Kid’s Wrangler helps with regular Wrangler duties or assists wherever needed. Must be able to work from May 12 through August 16.

BREAKFAST COOK / BAKER:

The Breakfast Cook/Baker is responsible for daily staff and guest breakfast. Duties also include food prepping alongside the head cook and preparing daily baked goods. Strong, conscientious work ethic and positive attitude are required. Extensive baking and general cooking experience preferred.
Individual must be flexible, organized, able to plan and manage, and able to work well with others in a high-paced environment. The kitchen staff must collaborate, plan, and get along VERY well as they work in a close environment. Must be able to interact with guests in a friendly and social manner and be able to lift 30 lbs. and stand on feet for up to 8 hours a day. Must be able to work mid May to October 10.

HOUSEKEEPER / SERVER:

Housekeeping responsibilities include the cleaning of guest cabins and common areas of the ranch – changing towels, making & changing beds, cleaning bathrooms, taking out trash, vacuuming, washing windows, dusting, and various other cleaning related activities. Friday is our change-over day, and other staff helps to clean the ranch and team together to clean the cabins. The housekeeper supervises the cleaning of the cabins, and lodge. During the week, the housekeeper performs daily tidying of the cabins.

Wait staff duties include but are not limited to serving food to guests and staff in our dining room or at outdoor meals and functions, clearing after meals, cleaning of dining room, and packing for cookouts. Some minor food preparation may also be involved. If not needed in the kitchen, you may be helping with the gift shop, working in the yard, doing grounds maintenance, or any other duties assigned. We expect our facilities to be kept spotlessly clean, and meals to be excellently presented. We count on staff to be detail-oriented and to provide superior service and hospitality to our ranch guests.

Must be able to work from May 12 through October 10.

NANNY:

Nanny duties include taking care of the ranch manager Hayley & Trey’s two toddlers who are 1.5 and 3 years old. This position requires an individual who works well independently and has lots of experience with small children and babies. Duties include games, crafts, lots of play-time both inside and outside, helping feed and clean up during snack and mealtime, changing diapers, helping with potty training, nap time, etc. Individual must pass a background check. Must be able to work from May 12 through September.

FLY FISHING GUIDE / RANCH HAND:

This is a combined position that requires a motivated individual in good physical health who will have a lot of interaction with guests but be happy and capable of working independently on the ranch. Must have extensive knowledge and experience of fly fishing to teach and guide guests. Individual must have knowledge and experience with operating equipment and tools. Fence building and repair experience preferred.

Must be very flexible to do whatever task is needed. This position requires an applicant with a clean driving record, as they will be required to shuttle our guests in the ranch van. Must be able to work May 12 through September.

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JJJ Wilderness Ranch

JJJ Wilderness Ranch

Triple J Ranch - Montana

JJJ Wilderness Ranch

Email
[email protected]

Phone
(406) 562-3653

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