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Focus Ranch

A Real Working Cattle Ranch...

Thank you for your interest in Focus Ranch. We are accepting applications for all positions.

Focus Ranch is a real working cattle ranch that invites guests to share in the day-to-day operation of the ranch. In 2009, we placed a conservation easement on the ranch in order to preserve it as open space and protect it from development. We are located on the western Colorado and Wyoming border in a section of the Northern Rocky Mountains called the Sierra Madres. National Forest lands join the northern border of the ranch and is the area where our 1300 plus head of yearling cattle spend most of the summer. The ranch elevation is approximately 7000 feet and the surrounding peaks soar to 10,000 feet. Guests and employees from all over the world join us every season for a unique, non-mainstream experience. Guest capacity: 22.

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Our Jobs

Employees are hired into positions but the needs of a working ranch fluctuate day to day. Thus, we are looking for individuals who are willing to be versatile and with a “do whatever is needed attitude.”

Positions are:

Cook (high end/family style)
Guest Personnel (domestic work/riding & cattle work)
Wrangler (skilled rider, horse sense, cattle experience a plus)
Ranch Mechanic

Individuals with advanced experience or education in wildlife, fly fishing, birding, mechanics or any other guest or ranch related skill are encouraged to apply and opportunities will be explored to incorporate these skills into the job. Often students can get academic credit for the work experience.

The season for the above positions runs May to October 1st....some flexibility may be allowed.

Jobs in the Spotlight

Be the Cook at Focus Ranch- Working Cattle and Guest Ranch

Posted: Mar 19, 2013

Seasonal Professional - Cook- Family Style for Guest Ranch

Room and Board

Housing is provided and is a condition of employment. Facilities are dorm fashion with generally 2 people per room except for 2 single rooms. Each has a private bath. Towels and bedding are provided. Laundry facilities are available in the employee building and shared with guests. Meals are provided and prepared the same as for guests. No pets are allowed.

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Perks

All positions include a salary, bonus, room and board. Most positions include 1.5 days off per week. All positions include tips. The employee facility includes a staff common room with a TV(satellite), DVD player, wireless internet connection and laundry facilities. There is a land line phone for use by guests and staff. Cellular phones with some exceptions, do not work well on the ranch. The staff has access to all ranch activities. We do not require participation in evening entertainment.

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Getting Here and Getting Around

Focus Ranch is in both Colorado and Wyoming. To find us on a map, look in the NW corner of Colorado and south central part of Wyoming. Slater, Colorado is our mailing address. We are 50 miles west of Steamboat Springs, Colorado and 30 miles east of Baggs, Wyoming on Colorado County Road 129. You need to arrange for your own transportation to and from the ranch. We will provide transportation to and from Steamboat Springs upon arrival and departure. There is public transportation between the Denver Airport and Steamboat Springs, CO.

After arrival and during your stay, other employees and employers occasionally will provide transportation off the ranch.

For Fun

Most popular is the horseback riding. For non-riders, there is hiking, fishing, mountain biking (bring your own) swimming and pretty much anything you want to do that wide open spaces allow. Throughout the summer, employees enjoy exploring the surrounding areas and the local museums. There are also opportunities to attend local rodeos, barbecues, and song fests. Town is 50 miles away making it important for employees to be content in nature and the outdoors rather than shopping and nightly entertainment in town.

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How to Apply

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Please complete our application available on our website or you can email us and request it. Since we hire based on your application and the information given, please include anything that might distinguish you from other applicants. You are encouraged to enclose a personal note and to use this as a way of introducing yourself to us! We are also available for a personal interview if you are ever in this area.

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It is recommended that you email your application as the recruitment process goes quickly.

Horses at Focus Ranch