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Rocking C's Ranch

Spend the Summer in Montana!

The Rocking C’s Ranch is a private, by-invitation-only guest ranch and working cattle ranch located in the heart of the Smith River Valley in Central Montana just 30 miles from the small community of White Sulphur Springs, MT. We pride ourselves on the excellent accommodations, hospitality and commitment provided to our guests.

The view of the Rocking C Ranch

Our Jobs

Our season runs from May 1 through Labor Day (September); applicants must be 18 years of age by May 1, 2013.

Housekeepers – includes cleaning of cabins, the Main Lodge, pool-house, and “Rec” Hall dining room

Groundskeepers – includes mowing & weeding lawns, hiking trails, and road ways; clearing trails; cleaning out ponds and general outdoor grounds tasks

All Summer staff assist in the dining hall clean-up on a rotational basis.

These job descriptions may include guiding float trips, cave tours, fly fishing, hiking and ranch tours.

If hired for the summer and interested in working into the Fall, there may be an opportunity to work through September or October.

Our Ideal Candidate

Summer jobs at the Rocking C Ranch in Montana

Good communication skills, an excellent work ethic, and being in exceptional physical condition are required – not to mention a positive attitude and the ability to adapt to various working situations! You may be hired for a specific position but may find yourself helping out in different areas.

“You cannot imagine how curious people are about the two summers I spent working in Montana. I can tell them the stories of the trails I hiked in National Parks; the hard but rewarding work done alongside a babbling creek (which I later learned is pronounced “crick”); of the nights spent talking with the staff by a campfire. I can show them pictures of the Big Sky; the local Music Festival I volunteered for; or the first fish I caught with a fly fishing pole. I can tell them of the instant connections I made with the entire staff and how we have managed to visit each other multiple times even though we are from all over the country. But, I honestly can’t begin to explain how it changed me as a person - opened my eyes to beautiful country and new experiences or of the friendships and memories I created. Spending two summers in Montana at the Rocking C’s Ranch was the most rewarding experience of my life thus far. Not a day goes by that I don’t miss the fresh air, the knowledgeable staff I worked with or of the view of those magnificent mountains….” Cori L. from Washington, DC

Room and Board

Free room and board are part of the package deal. Two dorm-style buildings house 8 people in each building – 4 to a room & each room includes a large bathroom/closets/drawers. Washer/dryer facilities are available for staff.

We have a zero tolerance policy for alcohol and substance abuse.

Perks

Compensation includes $300 per week with a $90.00 per week bonus for completion of agreed contract term; full room and board provided with a six-day work week and one regularly scheduled day off per week. Direct deposit is an option.

Getting Here and Getting Around

If flying to Montana, we encourage you to fly into Gallatin Field Airport (Bozeman, MT) where a staff member from the Rocking C’s will meet you. We also encourage mid-day to late afternoon arrival into Bozeman as it is a 2.5 hour drive to the ranch. Some of our summer staff opt to drive their personal vehicles to Montana as ranch vehicles are used for ranch business only.

For Fun

On your time off, there are hiking, fishing, mountain biking, and camping opportunities nearby in this impressive area of Montana. Yellowstone National Park is a three hour drive from the Rocking C’s Ranch; Glacier National Park is a five hour drive. Throughout the summer, there are rodeos and county fairs in neighboring towns.

On property in the staff village, there is a volleyball court, an outdoor heated pool, a fully equipped gym, a combination dining/ “Rec” Hall with a large screen TV and satellite. Internet capabilities are also available in the “Rec” Hall along with a pool table and a ping pong table.

Summer jobs at the Rocking C Ranch in Montana

How to Apply

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You may apply online. (Please note that we do not have a ranch website.)

Application forms must be filled out in their entirety.
Deadline for submitting an application is March 15, 2013. Please give careful consideration to the dates of your availability on the application.
Mid-May arrival to mid-to-late August departure are the required dates. Please note: preference will be given to those who can remain with us to at least mid-August.

Once applications and references are received and reviewed, a telephone interview will be scheduled with the applicant. Background checks are also conducted on all prospective new hires.

For additional information, please email or call Becky Johnston, Office Manager. 406.547.3565

Thank you for considering the Rocking C’s Ranch in Montana for a unique summer work experience!

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