Work Hard, Meet New People, Have Fun!

Opened in 1912, Bar Lazy J is considered the oldest continuously operating guest ranch in Colorado. We believe our ranch to be ideally located just southwest of Rocky Mountain National Park and nestled in a peaceful valley along the banks of the Colorado River. With a guest capapcity of 42 we strive to provide our guests a week long stay in a friendly, informal atmosphere and a true "western experience".

The Bar Lazy J guest ranch is a great place to spend the summer, meet new people, work hard, and have lots of fun. If you enjoy serving people, your time at the dude ranch will prove to be an invaluable experience. Because the dude ranch is a people serving business, we do not hire individuals merely to get a job done. A job on a guest ranch is not a paid vacation.

We will have work available beginning early / mid-May through September. Please do not return an application unless you can begin work by the last week of May and stay at least until late August.

Recreation

Our staff is encouraged to use the amenities of the ranch and immediate area on their time off. There is a variety of hiking, horseback riding, quality fishing, mountain biking and easy access to Rocky Mountain National Park.

Room and Board

Housing options: Bunkhouse, Dorms, and Shared Room

Staff accommodation is mostly communal (shared rooms). The female staff is housed 2 persons to a room with 2 beds, 2 dressers, walk in closet and private bathroom. The male staff is housed in the bunkhouse. Linens, pillows and blankets are provided. Staff meals are provided 3 times per day and is the same quality of food as our guests experience. There is a staff dining area and snacks/beverages are available at all times.

Benefits

Staff compensation is based on an hourly wage plus an equal share of gratuities. Overtime is paid for working over 40 hours in a week. Depending on the position, staff will average 45 to 55 hours per week and all staff members work a six day week. Other benefits include, no commute costs, use of ranch laundy facilities, use of the swimming pool and hot tub, meeting new and exciting people (both staff and guests), and living in a beautiful location.

Transportation Info

Having your own vehicle is not required. Many staff fly into Denver and use one of several van shuttle services to arrive at one of our local towns. The ranch will gladly pick staff members up at the drop off point. AMTRAK is another option for getting to the ranch. There is a train stop in GRANBY, CO - approx 12 miles from the ranch. If staff does drive to the ranch they can obtain driving directions from our website http://www.barlazyj.com and click on the tab "Directions to the Ranch".

How to Apply

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Please fill out our Online Application.

Since a personal interview is unlikely, any resume, letters of recommendation, or personal picture emailed or sent by mail would be most helpful. We look forward to hearing from you!

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box N
447 County Road 3

Parshall, CO, 80468

International/J-1 Applicants Welcome.

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