WORK AT ELKHORN
Most jobs at Elkhorn Ranch are seasonal jobs. Employment opportunities include jobs in the office, dining room, housekeeping, kitchen, grounds-keeping, maintenance, driving and barn/guiding areas. Our crew is small. We aim to have well defined jobs and roles, but occasionally we must pitch in to help in other departments.
Our family works in the thick of it with our crew. When we hire crew, we fully expect everyone to make a commitment for the full season — from ranch opening in early October 2023 through the end of April, 2024. We bring people on about a month ahead of opening day (November 12, 2023) to “open” the ranch, and we view this as an important team-building time.
We have completed hiring for the upcoming 2023-24 guest season. If a position opens, we will look at the applications on file. We also have “general interest” positions open where you can leave information about yourself.
Good luck with your job hunt! Thanks,
The Miller Family, August 14, 2023

We encourage you to apply for winter seasonal jobs in June or July. Returning crew confirm their plans by August 1 and we begin hiring for the new season at that time.
SEASONAL JOB APPLICANT INFORMATION
ABOUT ELKHORN RANCH
Elkhorn Ranch, located in the rugged Baboquivari Mountains southwest of Tucson, Arizona, is a guest ranch offering horseback riding and comfortable living for about 32 guests. The Miller Family has owned and operated Elkhorn continuously since 1945 and enjoys the friendship of many returning guests and crew.
The ranch is located about 1.5 hours drive from Tucson. On a map, follow Ajo Highway/Route 86 southwest out of Tucson; head south at Three Points onto Sasabe Highway/Route 286; the ranch road is between milepost 26 and 25; take the ranch road 7 miles to the very end.
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
Working at Elkhorn is about making our guests feel like part of our family and helping them enjoy the country horseback. With a small crew, every job is vital and pulling your weight is a must. The crew gathers in October to open the ranch — a time for getting to know fellow crew, our family, and the ways of the ranch.
Guests arrive in mid-November and the season continues through April with the possibility of a week or so of post-season work to help close the ranch in early May. Appreciation of the outdoors and rural living makes the winter here a treat — if you need city life, we are most likely not the place for you.

HOW TO APPLY
Elkhorn Ranch will accept applications for seasonal jobs during July and early August, and beyond until all positions are filled.
We ask that our returning crew confirm their plans for the upcoming season by July 31st of each year. We should know by then exactly what positions are open, and we will begin serious review of applications by August 1st.
To apply:
1. Complete our Application Form that is housed at Coolworks.com (required). Note that the application requests references and a resume.
2. Once you submit an application, you can communicate with us via Coolworks messaging. You can also attach supplemental information.
*Please confirm that your references’ contact information is up to date. We do check references and if we can’t reach people we will quickly give up on your application.
*Please let us know the dates when you will be available. We expect crew to arrive in early October and work through April or early May.
