Elkhorn Ranch Montana
Come join our crew this summer as we celebrate our 100th season at Elkhorn Ranch! If you love the outdoors, enjoy meeting new people, and take pride in a good day of hard work – Elkhorn Ranch may be a great fit for you.
Our location affords the best of all worlds – close to Yellowstone National Park, yet set apart and peacefully away from the big crowds. For generations of families, it has proven a truly special experience that uniquely captures the Western character and unrivaled beauty of America's last, best place. There are twenty-four crew members during the summer months; we live on the ranch and all are encouraged to take part in activities when schedules allow. The heavy interaction between guests and crew is one of the things that everyone seems to enjoy most about the ranch.
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
How To:
If you would like to apply, please visit our website and download the PDF at the bottom of our Employment page. Once the application is completed, please email it back to [email protected].
*2022 Summer Dates and Details:
Start Date Range: May 20 – June 1, 2022
End Date Range: August 28 – September 20, 2022, or later.
Post Season runs until mid-Oct with limited positions.
Our guest weeks are 6-night stays that run from Sunday to Saturday. All crew receives one day off per week during the guest season and weekends off in the pre and post-season. When filling out your application, please be sure to be accurate on the dates you would like to come, and when you would have to leave.
**Elkhorn provides room and board in addition to wages.
***Please note on your application:
1. If you are applying as a couple
2. Have a dog/cat/horse that you'd request to bring
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OPEN POSITIONS:
Cabin Crew/Housekeeping:
We have three Cabin crew positions available. Candidates must be well-organized, meticulous individuals, who work well with others. Duties involve daily cabin cleaning, laundry, nightly turndowns, weekly turnovers of all cabins, as well as maintaining the cleanliness of common areas.
Kitchen/Waitstaff:
We are looking for outgoing individuals to join our Kitchen crew. If you have a culinary background, serving experience, or just love to bake cookies and bread, we have various positions open. Must be a team player.
Wranglers:
We are looking for responsible and hard-working horsemen/women to join our barn crew. Spend your days in the saddle rounding up horses and guiding trails with guests. Each morning our wranglers gather our herd of 100 horses from the pastures that we graze. These pastures can be in thickly wooded areas, on hillsides and mountain top meadows, and gathers can range from less than an hour to more than two depending on where they are at. Our trails vary, but most are in mountainous terrain and they span between 2 – 8 + hours. Applicants must be comfortable and confident outside of an arena, as we teach our guests to ride on the trail.
*To be considered for this position, we do require a video of you saddling up and riding, in addition to filling out an application. Teaching experience and backcountry skills are a plus!
Peanut Butter Parents (kid's wranglers/counselor):
Our kid's program is at the heart of our ranch. This role involves caring for our younger guests (6-12), spending your days inspiring a sense of adventure, excitement in the saddle while teaching riding, and promoting a safe and fun environment for growth and independence.
*To be considered for this position, we do require childcare experience is required, as well as a video of you saddling up and riding, in addition to filling out an application.
FILLED Guest Service Coordinator (Office):
Our office coordinator oversees the day-to-day operations of the office, from arranging excursions for guests, managing guest records, booking reservations, as well as other office duties. Bookkeeping experience is a plus! Must have a valid driver’s license and be 21 or older.
FILLED Choreman:
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is outgoing and a self-starter. As choreman you are asked of many different tasks, from lighting stove fires around the ranch, chopping wood, daily irrigation, assisting in cookouts, baggage and airport runs, in addition to other various daily/weekly ranch chores. Must have a valid driver’s license and be 21 or older.
FILLED Maintenance Position:
Are you a carpenter, contractor, or handyman? We are looking for someone with experience who is ready to spend their summer working on a variety of projects around a 100-year-old ranch. We have buildings, furniture, and general areas that would benefit from some extra attention from a skilled worker who values rich history and the integrity of craftsmanship. Must have a valid driver’s license and be 21 or older.
View from Sunshine Mountain, overlooking Elkhorn Ranch Montana.
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