Cook / Packer / Wrangler – Bozeman, Montana
Medicine Lake Outfitters ✓
Bozeman, MT
$150–$200/day
SeasonalHousing
Seasonal Outdoor Jobs
115 open listings · updated Oct 29, 2026
Median posted pay $18.52/hr (84 listings) · 48% include housing · Pay Report
Seasonal jobs outdoors: summer guiding and trail work, fall hunting camps, winter ranch and caretaker jobs, and Alaska fishing seasons. Every listing shows the season dates when given, whether housing comes with it, and the pay when the employer lists it.
More About Seasonal Outdoor Jobs
Most seasonal employers hire months ahead. The hiring calendar shows when each kind of outdoor work fills up.
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Ski Patroller – Winter Season
Windham Mountain ClubWindham, NY$20 to $25 per hourSeasonal -
Reindeer Handler & Guide – Fall/Winter Season (through April 12)
Borealis BasecampFairbanks, AK$20.00 per hour plus $1.50/hour end-of-season bonusSeasonalHousing -
Eaglecrest Ski Area Lift Operator (Winter, Limited Position)
City and Borough of Juneau – Eaglecrest Ski AreaJuneau, AK$15.84 per hourSeasonal -
Houseman – Fall/Winter Season (October 2026–April 2027)
C Lazy U RanchGranby, CO$15.16 per hourSeasonalHousing -
Snowmobile & UTV Guide – Fall/Winter Season (through April 12)
Borealis BasecampFairbanks, AK$20.00 per hour plus $1.50/hour end-of-season bonusSeasonalHousing -
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 -
Snowcat Operator Candidate (Winter Seasonal)
Sundance Mountain ResortSundance, UT$17 per hour (candidate level)Seasonal -
Seasonal Mountain Chef – Winter
Sundance Mountain ResortSundance, UT$30 to $32 per hour, depending on experienceSeasonal -
Terrain Park Groomer (Snowcat Operator) – Winter Season
Windham Mountain ClubWindham, NY$25 to $30 per hourSeasonal -
Alpine Groomer (Snowcat Operator) – Winter
R.L.K. and Company (Timberline Lodge)Government Camp, OR$21 to $27 per hourSeasonal -
Terrain Park Attendant – Winter 2026/27 (Seasonal, Full-Time)
Loveland Ski AreaGeorgetown, COStarts at $20.00 per hourSeasonal -
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 -
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 -
Pollock Roe Technician – 2027 A Season
Westward Seafoods, Inc.Unalaska, AK$18.23 per hour ($27.35 overtime)SeasonalHousing -
Surimi and Roe Technician – 2027 A Season
Westward Seafoods, Inc.Unalaska, AK$24.65–$40.00 per hour, depending on experienceSeasonalHousing
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Questions About Seasonal Outdoor Jobs
How many seasonal outdoor jobs are open right now?
190 listings are live on WildWork as of October 29, 2026. 109 state their pay and 91 include housing.
What do seasonal outdoor jobs pay?
The median posted rate is $18.52/hr across 84 current listings that state pay in that unit, with posted rates from $11.81/hr to $37.10/hr. These are advertised rates; tips, overtime and room and board are extra where the listing says so.
Do seasonal outdoor jobs come with housing?
48% of current listings say the employer provides housing, free or at a charge, and 28% include meals. Each listing shows whether housing is included and what it costs when the employer says.