Sweet Grass Ranch Employment
Our employees are at the heart of what we do at Sweet Grass! We hire about 10 employees each season, meaning we are a relatively small crew. We strive to facilitate a close-knit workplace, where staff are able to have a once-in-a-lifetime (or ten-seasons in a lifetime, as it often happens) experience and build lasting skills and connections. All of our staff, regardless of job position, are integral in helping to provide our guests with an unforgettable experience filled with new adventures, camaraderie, and an opportunity to relax and recharge in spectacular country.
Our crew is a vital component of the guest ranch and we’ve been fortunate over the years to have outstanding employees who have made lifelong friends here and who we consider part of our family.
A guest ranch job is a wonderful way to spend the summer, but it is also a lot of work! We look for employees who are motivated self-starters with a strong work ethic, and who are safety-conscious, fun-loving, friendly, and outgoing. Work days start early and employees, while hired for a specific job, are expected to pitch in wherever needed to get work done.
All our employees must be First Aid and CPR certified. We expect that all employees will acquire these certifications prior to employment. Our season will start around June 1 and end in late-September, so consideration is given first to those employees able to stay all season. We hire for the guest season only, and do not hire for any ranch work during the rest of the year. While we do hire some college students who have to leave in late August, please do not apply if you can only come for a month or six weeks. Conversely, please do not apply if you are looking for year-round employment.
All our employees are paid a monthly salary, get room and board (living on the ranch is required as the nearest town is 40 miles away), and are paid a share of the gratuity pool. Employees are expected to be mature and responsible, able to live in close quarters with other employees, and to interact respectfully with one another. Employees are welcome to take part in all ranch activities, and to ride, fish, and hike when you have time off.
Our guests are the reason we have been in this business for so long. We hope that each of our guests will become personal friends, and we strive to ensure they have an amazing vacation and learn something about our way of life. If you share these goals and think this type of job would be a good fit, then please send a resume, cover letter explaining your job interest and background, and references to:
jobs@sweetgrassranch.com. Please cc: page@sweetgrassranch.com on chef applications, and erin@sweetgrassranch.com on wrangler / housekeeping / handy-person applications.
We are hiring the following positions for our Summer 2027 season: ONE chef, THREE swing-shift employees who will work 4 days a week wrangling and 2 days a week housekeeping, and two swing-shift employees who will work 4 days a week wrangling and 2 days a week handyman (or woman)-ing. If interested, please read this section and send a resume and cover letter. You will be asked to provide references.
Chef:
As a chef at Sweet Grass, you are in the heart (and stomach) of the operation! You will be joining our head chef, Amy, who has been with us for 5 years. You will work part-time with Amy, and part-time independently (though our family is always around if you need a hand). This is a role where cooking experience is vital, but a good attitude, stamina, and enthusiasm are even more important. The days are long, but rewarding. Our chefs have the opportunity to create delicious food, much of which is locally sourced, in a stunning environment. We are a collaborative workplace that honors talent, teamsmanship, and creativity. Our kitchen is your oyster!
Swing-Shift Wrangler / Housekeeper:
In 2027, we are re-vamping our staffing structure. In order to increase team unity and streamline management, we are going to build ONE core crew of employees who will wear multiple hats. We are really excited about this idea, and have discussed it with previous employees, multiple of whom will be stepping into this new role!
As a swing-shift wrangler / housekeeper, you will be responsible for multiple crucial aspects of the ranch’s operations. You will work 3-4 days a week as a wrangler: caring for horses, leading rides, entertaining guests, working with project horses, and being responsible for the safety of people and ponies alike. You will also work 2-3 days a week as a housekeeper: prepping and setting up for meals, cleaning up after meals, doing daily tidying of the ranch buildings, and performing weekly turnover of all cabins. *In the afternoons on housekeeping days, employees will have the opportunity to spend focused time working with young, project horses.* If you are interested in this role, you MUST: have a serious work ethic and good attitude, have demonstrable and extensive experience with horses, be willing to learn, be excited to collaborate, and be enthusiastic about being a part of a TEAM who works together to share the magic of Sweet Grass.
Swing-Shift Wrangler / Handy-Person:
As a swing-shift wrangler / handy-man or woman, you will be responsible for multiple crucial aspects of the ranch’s operations. You will work 3-4 days a week as a wrangler: caring for horses, leading rides, entertaining guests, working with project horses, and being responsible for the safety of people and ponies alike. You will also work 2-3 days a week as a handy-human: working on construction projects around the ranch, clearing trail with a chainsaw, fixing fence, spraying weeds, loading and taking garbage, landscaping around the buildings, etc. If you are interested in this role, you MUST: have a serious work ethic and good attitude, have demonstrable and extensive experience with horses, have proven experience with fencing, building, or related skills, be willing to learn, be excited to collaborate, and be enthusiastic about being a part of a TEAM who works together to share the magic of Sweet Grass.
