- Wages/Pay
- $35,000.00 - $38,000.00 / year + tips
- Experience Level
- Some experience required
- Job Start Date
- Jun 15, 2026
This role offers the opportunity to work outdoors in a variety of settings, contributing to the care of livestock, the upkeep of ranch/lodging infrastructure, and facilitating guest excursions. We are seeking a motivated individual who is eager to learn, take initiative, and thrive in a hands-on environment. This role requires a wide range of knowledge from the agricultural, outdoor recreation, and hospitality industries.
Responsibilities
Hospitality/Recreation Operations
Support day to day river outfitting operations on the Niobrara River
Provide ranch tours to guests
Step into a leadership role during the Summer to help oversee seasonal workers
Grounds keeping/trail maintenance
Assist with hunting operations
Assist with weddings and events
Create a fun and inviting atmosphere for our guests
Agricultural
Maintain agricultural infrastructure (vehicles, equipment, barns, fences, corrals etc.)
Livestock care
Hay production
Land management
Perks of the Job
Health Insurance Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Housing
Never a boring day, our work changes with each season
This position offers an engaging environment where you can develop your skills in a wide variety of fields, while making a tangible impact on our companies success. We value energetic individuals who are eager to take initiative—if you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and grow with us, we’d love to hear from you!
Contact Info
- Christian Crane
- info@heartlandelkranch.com
- heartlandelkranch.com
Heartland Elk Guest Ranch
Heartland Elk Guest Ranch is a small family business. We are a working elk ranch that hosts guests who go on river trips and off-road excursions while staying in one of our log cabins. The Ranch has something for everybody whether you are looking for livestock experience, greenhouse management, outdoor adventure guiding, hospitality roles or land management/conservation experience.
- Location
- Nebraska
- Season
- Summer
- Staff size
- 5
- Housing
- Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
- Housing details
- We have an employee cabin and RV hookups.
- Family housing available
- No
- Single occupancy housing available
- Yes
- Pet friendly
- No
- Meals
- None
- Cell phone service
- Some, ask for details
- Internet access
- Intermittent
