Houseman – Fall/Winter Season (October 2026–April 2027)
C Lazy U Ranch
Granby, CO
$15.16 per hour
SeasonalHousing
Winter Jobs Outdoors
20 open listings · updated Oct 29, 2026
Median posted pay $17.88/hr (48 listings) · 50% include housing · Pay Report
Jobs whose season runs through the winter: ranch feeding and calving, winter caretakers at lodges and ranches, and other cold-season outdoor work. Every listing here states its season dates and shows whether housing comes with the job.
More About Winter Jobs Outdoors
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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 -
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 Species Strike Team Member – Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge (Spring 2027)
American Conservation Experience (ACE)Ajo, AZ$600 per week living allowanceSeasonalHousing -
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 -
Seasonal Snowmobile Trail Signage and Snow Grooming Worker (Winter 2026-27)
Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites and TrailsStatewide, WY$16 – $23 per hourSeasonal -
Park Aide (Winter Season) – Lake Easton State Park
Washington State Parks and Recreation CommissionEaston, WA$18.70 – $24.14 per hourSeasonal -
Seafood Processor
Ocean Gold Seafoods, Inc.Westport, WA$18.87 per hour; overtime $28.31 per hourSeasonalHousing -
Ranch and Livestock Worker
Scott Cattle Company LLCBurlington, CO$16.28/hrSeasonalHousing -
Winter Mitigation and Livestock Worker
VB RanchSpringlake, TX$11.81/hrSeasonal -
Park Aide (Fields Spring) Winter Season
Washington State Parks and Recreation CommissionAnatone, WA$18.70 – $24.14 per hourSeasonalHousing -
Ranch Hand
Colorado Stocker Co LLCBerthoud, CO$17.84 per hourSeasonal -
Livestock Worker
Brad & Eric Cure Cattle CompanyStratton, CO$17.84 per hourSeasonal -
Fisheries Technician – Pahsimeroi Fish Hatchery
Idaho Department of Fish and GameMay, ID$18.61 per hour, Plus Competitive Benefits!SeasonalHousing -
2026 Fall Tucson Field Crew Member
Arizona Conservation Corps (Conservation Legacy)Tucson, AZ$480/wk living allowance + $120/wk additional benefit + $2,817.14 education awardSeasonal -
Housekeeping & Laundry Attendant – Aurora Lodge (Winter 2026-27)
Borealis BasecampFairbanks, AK$17.50/hour plus tips, $1.50/hour end-of-season bonusSeasonalHousing -
Housekeeper – Holiday Season
C Lazy U RanchGranby, CO$15.16/hr + gratuity poolSeasonalHousing -
Fish Technician – Macaulay Salmon Hatchery (2027 Season)
Douglas Island Pink and Chum, Inc. (DIPAC)Juneau, AK$16–$20/hr DOESeasonalHousing
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Questions About Winter Jobs Outdoors
How many winter jobs outdoors are open right now?
64 listings are live on WildWork as of October 29, 2026. 60 state their pay and 32 include housing.
What do winter jobs outdoors pay?
The median posted rate is $17.88/hr across 48 current listings that state pay in that unit, with posted rates from $11.81/hr to $32.33/hr. These are advertised rates; tips, overtime and room and board are extra where the listing says so.
Do winter jobs outdoors come with housing?
50% of current listings say the employer provides housing, free or at a charge, and 22% include meals. Each listing shows whether housing is included and what it costs when the employer says.