Live & Work on a Colorado Ranch This Season! Join our team delivering unforgettable guest experience

Posted: Apr 23, 2026

Hospitality And Housekeeping

Buffalo Creek Ranch

Rand, Colorado

Wages/Pay
$2,500.00 - $3,500.00 / month + tips
Experience Level
Some experience required
Job Start Date
May 20, 2026

Buffalo Creek Ranch is seeking a friendly, dependable, and detail-oriented team member to help deliver exceptional guest experiences at our fly-fishing lodge during the summer season and our big-game hunting operation in the fall. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hospitality, the outdoors, and working in a small, welcoming team environment.

On-site housing included 🏔️


About Buffalo Creek Ranch

Buffalo Creek Ranch is located near Rand, Colorado, in North Park — one of the most scenic and wildlife-rich valleys in the state.

We host small groups of guests for:

  • Fly fishing trips (June–early September)

  • Big-game hunting adventures (September–mid-November)

Guests typically stay 4–5 days, allowing us to provide a relaxed, high-quality lodge experience focused on personal service and authentic Western hospitality.

Learn more:
buffalocreek.com


Position: Lodge Hospitality & Housekeeping

This role is central to creating a welcoming, comfortable stay for our guests.

Responsibilities

  • Daily lodge housekeeping and guest room turnover

  • Laundry and linen management

  • Dining room setup and meal service assistance

  • Maintaining clean and inviting common areas

  • Preparing guest cabins and ranch facilities

  • Supporting overall lodge operations during guest stays

  • Assisting with preparation between guest groups


Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for someone who:

  • Enjoys working with people

  • Takes pride in keeping spaces clean and organized

  • Works well independently

  • Pays attention to detail

  • Brings a positive attitude to a small team environment

  • Appreciates a quieter, remote mountain setting

Previous hospitality or housekeeping experience preferred, but not required for the right candidate.


Compensation & Perks

  • Competitive seasonal pay (based on experience)

  • Gratuities from guests

  • Private on-site housing provided

  • Live and work on a scenic 10,000-acre ranch

  • Access to hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing, and mountain recreation

  • Opportunity for returning seasonal employment


Season Dates

  • Start: Early May 2026

  • End: Mid-November 2026
    (Flexible depending on availability)

    Location Snapshot 📍

    Buffalo Creek Ranch sits in North Park, Colorado, approximately:

    • 60 miles from Steamboat Springs

    • 100 miles from Fort Collins

    • Near the Wyoming border

    This is a remote mountain ranch setting, ideal for applicants who enjoy wide-open spaces and outdoor living.


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How to Apply

How to Apply

Please send the following to both emails:

  • Resume

  • Short introduction about yourself and your experience

  • References (if available)

Email: buffalocreekoffice@gmail.com

             john @buffalocreek.com

Subject: Buffalo Creek Ranch Hospitality Position 2026

Contact Info

Buffalo Creek Ranch

Buffalo Creek Ranch is the headquarters of a ranching and outfitting family located in the beautiful North Park (Jackson County) area of Northern Colorado. Here on the ranch, we grow high-quality mountain meadow hay. Buffalo Creek Outfitters is our operation's outfitting branch, which offers hunting and fly fishing at our Lodge.

Location
Colorado
Season
Summer and Fall
Staff size
15
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Housing details
Housing is provided in one of our on-site ranch houses.
Family housing available
Yes
Single occupancy housing available
No
Pet friendly
Yes
Meals
None
Cell phone service
Yes, most carriers
Internet access
Good
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