As you will see, some of these dude ranches are looking for year-round employees, while others are already gearing up for the Summer 2010 season. On the plus side, working for a dude ranch means fun, adventure, and interacting with people from around the world. The lifestyle isn’t for everyone, however — so keep that in mind, especially if you don’t like hard, physical work or if you place a premium on privacy.

1. Circle Z Ranch, 2009/2010 Season, Patagonia, AZ

Circle Z Ranch in Patagonia, AZ is looking for hard-working, reliable and outgoing folk to become a part of a great community. Apply on line by clicking the link above.

2. Hidden Meadow Ranch, Year Round, Greer, AZ

Hidden Meadow Ranch is a year-round ranch in a beautiful mountain setting, offering top wages and benefits for all full-time employees. Department managers can also take advantage of on-site housing. The ranch also offers paid summer internships for college students, including on-site housing. Learn more about summer and year-round opportunities by clicking on the link above.

3. Flying E Ranch, Year Round, Wickenburg, AZ

For anyone who dreamed of being a cowboy when they grew up, Flying E Ranch is the ideal place to take a step back in time. Benefits include clean air, warm sun, good horses — and great pay and benefits. Click on the link above for more information about the ranch and application process.

4. Baker and Breakfast Cook, Colorado Trails Ranch, Durango, CO, Summer Only

Colorado Trails Ranch is seeking a baker/breakfast cook to be responsible for preparing breakfast for guests and staff, as well as breads, desserts, and other baked goods. On the chef’s day off, the cook will also be responsible for preparing lunch and dinner. Cooking experience is required. Click the link above for more information and to apply for the position.

If you didn’t find the job of your dreams on our hot jobs list today, be sure to check out the JobMonkey Job Center for hundreds of other listings in every imaginable field.

Good luck with your job search this week!

Have you visited the Job Center lately? There are pages and pages of great new jobs, including tons of dude ranch jobs.

I can’t think of a more exciting, adventuresome way to spend the summer months. If you agree, then check out these three hot jobs (and remember, these three are just the tip of the iceberg… find more great ranching and other kinds of jobs over at the Job Center.)

1. Wrangler Jobs, Coffee Creek Ranch, Trinity Center, California
Do you love horses? Are you an ambitious, hard working, personable individual with riding experience? Coffee Creek Ranch is looking for wranglers to round up, groom and tack, and train ranch horses. They also take ranch guests out on breakfast rides, moonlight rides, and overnight pack trips. Wranglers must have horse care knowledge, plus camping and field cooking experience. Check out the Coffee Creek Ranch website to apply directly for this and other summer jobs.

2. Kiddie Corral, Greenhorn Creek Guest Ranch, Quincy, California
Greenhorn Ranch is looking for a host of seasonal ranch positions, including kiddie corral staff. For these staffers, the #1 priority is creating a clean and safe environment for guest children, and providing them with fun and enriching activities — both with their parents and on their own. Kiddie corral staff must have childcare experience and references must be provided. For more on this position and other ranch jobs, check out the Greenhorn Creek Ranch website.

3. Kitchen and Waitstaff Jobs, Elkhorn Ranch, Gallatin Gateway, Montana
Just outside of Yellowstone Park, the 90-year old Elkhorn Ranch is looking for team players to serve as kitchen and waitstaff. The ranch hires a 24-member team during the summer months, with all staffers living on the ranch and participating in ranch activities. Guests and crew are highly integrated, making employment at Elkhorn a great way to work and play at the same time! Check out this page from the JobMonkey Job Center for more information on this and other job openings at Elkhorn Ranch.

The dude ranch industry is one of the biggest seasonal employers in the U.S., with hundreds of ranches located in Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Colorado, Canada…and beyond.

You’ll always find these jobs posted in our own Job Center, but now we’ve got another dude ranch job board featuring even more current openings.

When you’re using the board take advantage of the Keyword and Location search boxes to narrow your search.

The industry is a bit obscure to many people. You ride horses right? It’s like Billy Crystal and Jack Palance in … what were those movies called? … City Slickers. Right? Find out a lot more about working at dude ranch in that section of JobMonkey. The material was written by a ranch owner!