Experience life on a historic Wyoming Dude Ranch for the summer! Lost Creek Ranch is positioned just 30 minutes from the town of Jackson. We border Grand Teton National Park and Bridger Teton National Forest. Guest and staff alike are surrounded by the beauty of preserved public lands. Our staff provides 5-Star service to our guests, always striving to go that extra bit to exceed expectations. As an upscale guest ranch, our guests expect the best and it is our obligation to make sure that is what they receive. Lost Creek Ranch & Spa’s goal is to provide an unforgettable ranch experience for our guests while anticipating their wants before they are realized. Our staff are paramount, as they are our representatives both with our guests and the community in which we live. As such we look for staff who exhibit positive, easy-going personalities, those who enjoy working as a team and harbor a solid work ethic. A desire to share this beautiful place with those who visit is critical, and doing so with a smile makes it all the better for everyone. There is something about spending a summer on a ranch that offers the possibility of redirecting the life you'd envisioned for yourself... It is the road less traveled, and as some have said, that is what makes all the difference.
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The family owned, boutique property allows staff to not only interact with guests but also enjoy the same ranch activities! River float trips, hiking and horseback riding in GTNP, skeet shooting and archery, delicious meals and camaraderie. Weekly live music, dancing, cookouts and more! Outdoor adventures abound in Jackson Hole: camping, hiking, riding, biking, rafting, kayaking, climbing... If you want to spend your off time exploring nature there is no better place. Many of the activities listed above you can do right at the ranch! Our team works hard and plays hard! We create fun ways to connect weekly while guests are offsite at the local rodeo, mid-season mixer with nearby properties and end of season bowling and field games. Staff is a mix of collegiate students, recent graduates and seasonal professionals.
Access to all of our guest activities: horseback riding, scenic float trips, hiking, skeet range, fitness classes, and cookouts Free housing and meals Free laundry facilities Discounts for family staying as guests at the ranch Discounts for gift shop items Discounts on spa treatments Use of our spa facility (heated pool, hot tub, full weight room, cardio equipment, steam room, and dry sauna) Weekly dance night with guests and other employees We do not separate our staff from our guests and as such you are welcome to interact with guests in the lodge or any of the other guest common spaces. You will live and work with a view of the Grand Tetons, witnessing some of the most beautiful sunsets you will ever see. If you enjoy sleeping under the stars some nights there is camping available just behind the ranch and the stars will astound. Whitewater rafting is also available to our staff through another company. The activities in the Jackson Hole area are limitless... The adventures of our staff on their off time are truly remarkable.
Preferably 21 years old with a valid driver's license and no restrictions. Ability to work 40 hours per week and maintain positive relationships with your colleagues and roommates while living and working together onsite. Guide positions (wrangler, hiking, fishing) will require you to obtain First-Aid and CPR certifications Candidates should have a strong service oriented attitude. Our staff are expected to show 5-Star service to our guests and have an attention to detail and the desire to create special connections daily. Our most successful employees are self-motivated, confident, good at multi-tasking and great team players. Because staff are paramount to the overall experience and become ambassadors to the ranch, candidates should have an impeccable work ethic, adventurous spirit and positive mindset. When applying for certain positions previous experience may be required or preferred, for others we will train within departments.
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Staff housing is situated around the barn, workshop and laundry buildings at a different elevation than the main lodge and guest cabins. Each staff cabin is outfitted with a bunk bed and twin bed so expect up to 3 in each space with an on-suite bathroom. Private rooms are reserved for returners and/or department heads. Few couples rooms available. The log cabins are nicely appointed with furniture, a mini fridge, fan and heater. The duplex style accommodations offers a nice big porch and view of the horse herd and Tetons beyond. The GM is responsible for assigning housing and a questionnaire is provided to all staff to understand sleeping habits, tidiness, hobbies and more. All housing is non-smoking and we have very few designated smoking areas that do not impact other staff, guests or the beauty of the place. If you cannot get along with roommate's, require a pet or are a habitual smoker, don't apply.
Staff enjoy Saturday nights off and the town of Jackson is a short 25 minute drive from the ranch. There you can shop, visit galleries, and enjoy the western nightlife. Staff will often be found in town at the Cowboy Bar dancing to live music and honorably representing Lost Creek Ranch. There are also two movie theaters in town to keep those who are interested up to date on the latest from Hollywood! Coffee shops from Starbucks to local boutique shops: great places to spend a leisurely morning on an off day. Even closer is Dornan's: just 15 minutes away with a weekly Hootenanny where anyone can come and perform for the crowd while enjoying some social drinks, pizza, and pasta.
Our incredible culinary team prepares staff meals 3x per day or staff participate in shared guest meals at our outdoor BBQ area. On weekends, the team prepares to go style tacos and food that can be enjoyed while offsite.
No space for RV's or camper vans