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Ranch Manager

Bellvue, CO · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

We grow hay, run cattle in the summer and have recreational horses. The ranch is in north central Colorado, located 55 miles south of Laramie, Wyoming and an hour from Walden, Colorado. We are ...

Balance4ward

Feedyard Operations Internship

Nodaway, IA · On-site

$12.50 - $16.50/hr

This isn't an internship where you'll spend the summer watching from the sidelines. You'll be part of the team, contribute to real work, and gain hands-on experience with the people, cattle, and ...

Balance4ward

Marketing Internship

Omaha, NE · On-site

$14.25 - $19.25/hr

Support the marketing team with content, communications, campaigns, the 2027 Cattle Feeder Summit ... This isn't an internship where you'll spend the summer watching from the sidelines. You'll be part ...

Colorado State University

Ranch Intern

Saratoga, WY · On-site

$18/hr

Purebred but nonregistered Angus cattle are owned by the Department of Animal Sciences and ranch ... Maintain a positive and safe working environment for him/herself as well as fellow interns and ...

Colorado State University

Ranch Intern

Saratoga, WY · On-site

$18/hr

Purebred but nonregistered Angus cattle are owned by the Department of Animal Sciences and ranch ... Maintain a positive and safe working environment for him/herself as well as fellow interns and ...

Colorado State University

Ranch Intern

Saratoga, WY · On-site

$18/hr

Purebred but nonregistered Angus cattle are owned by the Department of Animal Sciences and ranch ... Maintain a positive and safe working environment for him/herself as well as fellow interns and ...

Fellowship Church

Summer Staff at Allaso Ranch

Hawkins, TX · On-site

$11.25 - $14.50/hr

Seasonal | Allaso Ranch Christian Camp & Retreat Center Are you ready for adventure, meaningful ... Comprehensive training and certifications provided -- no prior experience needed * (Internship ...

Balance4ward

Feedlot Performance Internship

Omaha, NE · On-site

$14.25 - $19.25/hr

You'll gain exposure to cattle health, feed management, operational efficiency, data analysis ... This isn't an internship where you'll spend the summer watching from the sidelines. You'll spend ...

Balance4ward

Sales Internship

Nodaway, IA · On-site

$12.50 - $16.75/hr

As a Sales Intern at Balance4ward, you'll learn how we help cattle feeders create a clear path ... This isn't an internship where you'll spend the summer watching from the sidelines. You'll be ...

Balance4ward

Sales Internship

Omaha, NE · On-site

$14.25 - $19.25/hr

As a Sales Intern at Balance4ward, you'll learn how we help cattle feeders create a clear path ... This isn't an internship where you'll spend the summer watching from the sidelines. You'll be ...

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship summer cattle ranch in the United States is $16.47, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Internship Summer Cattle Ranch vs Summer Farm Intern?

AspectInternship Summer Cattle RanchSummer Farm Intern
Work EnvironmentRanch settings, open fields, livestock handlingFarm settings, fields, crop management, livestock
Required SkillsAnimal care, basic ranch operations, physical staminaCrop cultivation, animal care, machinery use
Industry UsagePrimarily cattle and livestock industryCrop farming and mixed agriculture

Internship Summer Cattle Ranch positions focus on livestock care and ranch operations in cattle environments, while Summer Farm Intern roles may involve crop management and broader farm activities. Both internships require physical stamina and basic agricultural skills but differ mainly in the work environment and specific industry focus.

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Infographic showing various Internship Summer Cattle Ranch job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% Internship, 37% Full Time, 51% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 6% Contract, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,261 per year, or $16.5 per hour.

Agroecology Research Post Bacc Fellowship

Lake Placid, FL • On-site

Archbold Biological Station and Buck Island Ranch
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Research in Range Management on Subtropical Grazinglands
Deadline to apply: September 20, 2026 applicants are reviewed as they are received. 
Summary/Objective
The goals of this program is to train students to develop independent research skills and to foster professional interactions between fellows and (a) their supervisor, (b) resident staff and visiting scientists, and (c) others.
We are seeking a research intern fellow (6 – 9 months) to assist with grassland and wetland ecology, biogeochemistry, and range management research. The intern fellowship will be located at Buck Island Ranch, an operational cattle ranch and an experimental field station, with a heavy focus on applied ecology. The research will be supervised by Dr. Grégory Sonnier & Dr. Amartya Saha. Archbold Biological Station and its partner site University of Florida Range Cattle Research Center (UF RCREC) are part of the Long-term Agroecosystem Research Network (LTAR https://ltar.ars.usda.gov ), a network of 19 agroecosystems across the United States that seek to address the grand challenge of maintaining multiple ecosystem services in food production systems. 
Archbold Intern Fellowships are paid appointments. Fellows are required to work in various conditions, including inclement weather, heat, and humidity. Hands on training and working hours, are as advertised. Archbold will provide you with the following allowances: 
  • paid time off in accordance with the Archbold Policy
  • paid holidays in accordance with the Archbold Policy
  • Gratis lodging on a working cattle ranch
Interns will:
  • Get the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, including wetland restoration and management, precipitation manipulation to simulate the effects of drought and flooding, and water retention on ranchlands. (see our two documentaries "Cowboys & Scientist" "Science of a Florida Ranch").
  • Experience life on a cattle ranch in a collaborative environment
  • Dedicate remaining time to designing and implementing an independent research project that fits within our research program, with a report and a presentation at the end of internship.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities 
  • Work an average of 20 hours per week on assigned duties while being mentored. 
  • Design and implement an independent research project that fits within the research program, with basic research materials provided.
  • Present a research Seminar at the end of the internship based on independent research project and submit a final copy of the report at the end of the internship.
  • The position requires substantial ecological field work, laboratory work, data collection, statistical analyses, literature reviews, and participating in education-related events.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities 
  • Assist with unanticipated Station/Ranch issues, such as helping during adverse weather occurrences, reporting power outages and fires, and providing guidance to visitors requesting assistance during off hours 
  • Assist with reasonable requests from maintenance, kitchen, housekeeping, and facilities staff, etc. 
Required Education and Experience
  • Recent graduate with Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree required
To apply: Please write a cover letter including why you are interested in this position, how it would further your career goals, and when you are available to start.  Include a resume that has contact information for 3 references.
 
Work Environment - The incumbent must be able to work in conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.  The incumbent will also work in an office environment, and routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, projectors and fax machines.  The incumbent may occasionally work in a laboratory setting with possible exposure to potentially hazardous materials and is required to wear appropriate protective clothing and equipment when handling these materials. 
 
Physical Demands - The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time; and occasionally required to lift, push and pull items up to 50 pounds; climb stairs; reach stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.  
  
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work - An incumbent in this position generally works an average of 20 hours per week, typically but not always Monday through Friday on assigned duties.  Early morning, evening and weekend hours may be required with little or no notice.  Incumbents will also spend an average of 20 hours per week on an independent research project.  
 
Travel - Incumbents may occasionally travel to field sites or to Archbold Biological Station for seminars.
 
Competencies and Additional Eligibility Qualifications
  • An understanding of and commitment to the Archbold mission
  • Ability to work extended periods independently and with initiative under minimal supervision
  • Ability to perform assigned tasks with accuracy and attention to detail
  • Possess valid drivers’ license with good driving record as determined by Archbold’s insurance carrier.