Ranch Department – Summer Seasonal Staff
Philmont Scout Ranch
Cimarron, NM
Starting base salary is $1,485 per month plus room and board
SeasonalHousing
Summer Jobs Outdoors
45 open listings · updated Oct 29, 2026
Median posted pay $17.84/hr (22 listings) · 53% include housing · Pay Report
Jobs whose season runs through the summer: fishing and raft guiding, guest ranch and ranch work, trail crews, lodges and Alaska fishing seasons. Every listing here states its season dates, and shows whether housing comes with the job.
More About Summer Jobs Outdoors
Most summer employers hire in winter and spring. The hiring calendar shows when each kind of work fills up.
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Wrangler – 2027 Season
Lost Creek RanchMoose, WYSeasonalHousing -
Wrangler – Full Time, 2027 Summer Season
Vee Bar Guest RanchLaramie, WYSeasonal -
Executive Chef – Remote Fly-In Lodge
Alaskan Adventures LodgeSleetmute, AKSeasonalHousing -
Housekeeping / Wait Staff
Northwoods LodgeSkwentna, AKSeasonalHousing -
Line Cook
Kingfisher Charters & LodgeSitka, AKEmployer estimates $5,700 to $6,500 a month — $22,000 to $25,000+ for the season — counting wage, tips and end-of-season bonus. Housing included.SeasonalHousing -
Morning Departure Assistant
Kingfisher Charters & LodgeSitka, AKEmployer estimates $4,500 to $5,000 a month — $18,000+ for the season — counting wage, tips and end-of-season bonus. Housing included.SeasonalHousing -
Assistant Lodge Operations Manager
Kingfisher Charters & LodgeSitka, AKEmployer estimates $5,000 to $5,500 a month — $20,000 to $22,000+ for the season — counting wage, tips and end-of-season bonus. Housing included.SeasonalHousing -
Fishing Guide
Northwoods LodgeSkwentna, AKSeasonalHousing -
Sportfishing Guide
Alaskan Adventures LodgeSleetmute, AKSeasonalHousing -
Fisheries Technician – Pahsimeroi Fish Hatchery
Idaho Department of Fish and GameMay, ID$18.61 per hour, Plus Competitive Benefits!SeasonalHousing -
Hunting Guide / Packer-Wrangler
Flat Tops Wilderness GuidesGypsum, COSeasonal -
Hunting Guide / Apprentice Guide
West Elk Wilderness OutfittersGunnison, COSeasonal -
Packer (Path to Assistant Guide)
Rainy Pass LodgeRainy Pass, AKSeasonalHousing -
Experienced Raft Guide (2027 Season)
River DriftersMaupin, ORSeasonal -
Culinary Team Member – Remote Fly-In Lodge (Summer 2027)
Wilderness Place LodgeLake Creek, AKSeasonal -
Wrangler – 2027 Summer Season
Goosewing RanchJackson, WYSeasonalHousing -
Housekeeping & Laundry Attendant – Aurora Lodge (Winter 2026-27)
Borealis BasecampFairbanks, AK$17.50/hour plus tips, $1.50/hour end-of-season bonusSeasonalHousing -
Maintenance Technician – Aurora Lodge (Winter 2026-27, Year-Round Option)
Borealis BasecampFairbanks, AK$24/hour, $1.50/hour end-of-season bonusSeasonalHousing -
Staff Cook (Year-Round)
The Ranch at Rock CreekPhilipsburg, MTFull-time
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Questions About Summer Jobs Outdoors
How many summer jobs outdoors are open right now?
45 listings are live on WildWork as of October 29, 2026. 29 state their pay and 24 include housing.
What do summer jobs outdoors pay?
The median posted rate is $17.84/hr across 22 current listings that state pay in that unit, with posted rates from $12.31/hr to $26.42/hr. These are advertised rates; tips, overtime and room and board are extra where the listing says so.
Do summer jobs outdoors come with housing?
53% of current listings say the employer provides housing, free or at a charge, and 29% include meals. Each listing shows whether housing is included and what it costs when the employer says.