Outdoor Jobs With No Experience Needed
85 open listings · updated Oct 29, 2026
Median posted pay $18.55/hr (43 listings) · 44% include housing · Pay Report
Entry-level outdoor jobs where the employer says no experience is required or trains new hires: trail and conservation crews, lodge and kitchen staff, ranch hands, fishing crews and entry-level wildland fire.
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City and Borough of Juneau – Eaglecrest Ski AreaJuneau, AK$15.84 per hourSeasonal
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Houseman – Fall/Winter Season (October 2026–April 2027)
C Lazy U RanchGranby, CO$15.16 per hourSeasonalHousing -
Lift Operator / Terminal Attendant – 2026-27 Ski Season
Wolf Creek Ski AreaPagosa Springs, COStarting at $20 per hourSeasonal -
Food & Beverage Cook (Grill, Fry or Pizza) – 2026-27 Ski Season
Wolf Creek Ski AreaPagosa Springs, COStarting at $20 per hourSeasonal -
Lift Attendant – Winter Season (Full & Part Time)
Smugglers' Notch ResortJeffersonville, VTSeasonal -
Winter Terrain Park Crew Attendant (Nov–Apr)
Spirit Mountain Recreation AreaDuluth, MNSeasonal -
Biology Support Member – Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge (Winter–Spring 2027)
American Conservation Experience (ACE)La Joya, NM$600 per week living allowanceSeasonalHousing -
Invasive Plant Member – San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (2027)
American Conservation Experience (ACE)San Antonio, TX$1,000 per week living allowanceSeasonal -
Invasive Species Strike Team Member – Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge (Spring 2027)
American Conservation Experience (ACE)Ajo, AZ$600 per week living allowanceSeasonalHousing -
Terrain Park Attendant – Winter 2026/27 (Seasonal, Full-Time)
Loveland Ski AreaGeorgetown, COStarts at $20.00 per hourSeasonal -
Cattle Processor – Frontier Feedyard
Cactus FeedersSpearman, TXFull-time -
Doctoring Crew – Burlington Feeders
Cactus FeedersBurlington, CO$15.16 to $20 per hourFull-time -
Administration & Housekeeping – Kay El Bar Guest Ranch
True Ranch Collection (Kay El Bar Guest Ranch)Wickenburg, AZ$18 per hour plus tipsFull-timeHousing -
Ranch Apprentice – Diamond Bar Ranch (2027)
RanchlandsHavre, MT$1,200 per month stipendSeasonalHousing -
Ranch Apprentice – Paintrock Canyon Ranch (2027)
RanchlandsHyattville, WY$1,200 per month stipendSeasonalHousing -
Forestry Technician I – State Forest Internship (Summer 2027)
South Carolina Forestry CommissionMultiple South Carolina state forests, SC$18.72 per hourSeasonal -
Hatchery Technician A-C – Booker Fowler Fish Hatchery
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and FisheriesForest Hill, LA$2,267 – $4,080 per monthFull-time -
Fish Hatchery Biological Aide – Grace Fish Hatchery (Winter-Spring 2027)
Idaho Department of Fish and GameGrace, ID$15.00 (as posted; the posting does not state per hour or per day)SeasonalHousing -
Senior Park Aide (Seasonal) – San Clemente State Beach
California Department of Parks and RecreationSan Clemente, CA$20.90 – $25.15 per hourSeasonal -
Seasonal Snowmobile Trail Signage and Snow Grooming Worker (Winter 2026-27)
Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites and TrailsStatewide, WY$16 – $23 per hourSeasonal
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Questions About Outdoor Jobs With No Experience Needed
How many outdoor jobs with no experience needed are open right now?
85 listings are live on WildWork as of October 29, 2026. 57 state their pay and 37 include housing.
What do outdoor jobs with no experience needed pay?
The median posted rate is $18.55/hr across 43 current listings that state pay in that unit, with posted rates from $11.81/hr to $29.76/hr. These are advertised rates; tips, overtime and room and board are extra where the listing says so.
Do outdoor jobs with no experience needed come with housing?
44% of current listings say the employer provides housing, free or at a charge, and 26% include meals. Each listing shows whether housing is included and what it costs when the employer says.
