Ranch Hand

Join the Team at Montana's Premier Luxury Ranch Resort

Nestled on a breathtaking 37,000-acre ranch, Paws Up Montana embodies the spirit of the American West. As a family-owned, award-winning destination, we inspire both guests and team members alike.

The purpose of the Ranch Hand is to provide support of the operations at Paw Up Montana Ranch Operations and services provided.

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K with Employer Match

Paid Time Off – 9 Floating Holidays and 15 Personal Days

Career Development and Advancement Opportunities

Life Insurance, Long Term, and Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (5 free counseling sessions)

Referral Bonus Program (Get paid $250 to recruit)

Carpool Reimbursement ($5-$20/Day)

Employee Discounts on Merchandise (30% on select items in our retail store)

Employee Lunch Provided

Low-cost Employee Housing

• Provide care of cattle herd, including feeding and cleaning of stalls and dry lots, and replace salt, mineral, and protein tubs.

• Assist with the general maintenance, repair, and cleaning of Ranch Operations' grounds including barns, fences, and equipment.

• Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety procedures.

• Perform pasture moves as necessarily and appropriate.

• Conduct livestock tasks including confining in stalls, clean, and disinfect.

• Complete needed fence updates, repairs, and placement.

• Work and communicate constantly with co-workers, management, and other departments.

Supportive Functions and Responsibilities

• Display Paws Up Montana values and standards.

• Always demonstrate professionalism and hospitality to guests and team members.

• Maintain a favorable working relationship with all team members to foster and promote a positive working environment.

• Perform work in a safe and high-quality manner.

Required education:

High school diploma, GED or vocational training

Required experience:

18 years of age or older

Ability to lift 50 lbs.

3+ years' experience in farming/ranching, machinery and tool use

Demonstrated experience with the daily care and handling of horses, general stable keeping, and moderate-duty ranch work.

Ability to drive and operate a truck with 25' trailer

Excellent communication and organizational skills

This is a full-time, year-round position that includes benefits: health, dental, PTO, 401K, and low-cost employee housing. Wage will be discussed during interview process

Paws Up Montana provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.