General Information

Updated April 22, 2013

We have currently filled all of our positions, but we welcome you to send us your resume and your dates of availability.  We will keep these resumes on our waiting list for the summer of 2013. 

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Welcome to the A Bar A Ranch. We are glad that you are thinking about applying to be part of our team. As you work through the application, please be sure to read everything carefully and include all necessary information when you send it to us. You can download the application from this page.

Below are the requirements you must meet in order to apply, including general information about the dates we need staff.

Our staff members are very important to us and we look for warm, friendly people with a great attitude and sense of integrity, who are willing to work hard and learn new things.

The A Bar A staff includes all ages, 19 and older. While the majority of our staff are aged 19-25, our older employees are an integral part of the staff. We look forward to hearing from you.

Yours from Wyoming,
Justin and Lissa Howe, Managers

OUR BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR STAFF INCLUDE:

• You must be at least 19 years of age and/or have completed at least one year of post-secondary education.
• You must be a U.S. citizen or have a J-1 work visa.
• You must be available from late May through late August, September 10 or September 23. If you are not available for one of these time periods, we will not review your application.
• Three references, at least one needs to be from a current or former employer; see application form. Please ask your references to complete these and return the forms to you in a sealed and signed envelope (include with your application) or email them directly to us.
• If you are in college, you must have a G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher. Please attach a copy of your college transcript with your application if you are a current college student.
• Evidence of interest in working with and being of assistance to other people.
• Evidence of ability to live in a small community of peers as a positive team member.
• Interest in having a unique experience, not just a summer job.
• The A Bar A Ranch is a drug-free work place and you must be drug free. We reserve the right to use drug testing when appropriate.

GENERAL INFORMATION:
Monthly salaries vary. Room, board and use of ranch facilities are additional benefits. The general tips fund consists of contributions from our guests and is divided in mid-November, AMONG THE STAFF WHO HAVE COMPLETED THEIR CONTRACTS ONLY.

If you like people and the outdoors, are looking for the experience of a lifetime, enjoy making new friends, and aren’t afraid of hard work, then you’ll love spending a summer with us in Wyoming. We look forward to receiving your application.