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Live In Summer Ranch Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Ranch Hand

Fort Stockton, TX · On-site

$14 - $18.75/hr

... in the cow pastures and in the summer months. Pivots are farmed for wildlife forage * Fill ... Ranch and dude horses are kept near the headquarters and checked daily, but infrequent horseback ...

Ranch Hand

Questa, NM · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

... in Spanish. - Basic computer and technical skills required. - Ranch Hand preferred to live on-site. Applicant must be comfortable and accustomed to remote country living and location and must be able ...

Summer Camp Counselor

CA · On-site

$676 - $796/wk

... children in the outdoors * Exhibit the ability to work well within the Pathfinder Ranch ... summer heat for the children of Palm Springs. We have since grown to provide Camp, Outdoor ...

Houseparents

Green Cove Springs, FL · On-site

$13.50 - $18/hr

Director of Programs / Residential Leadership Employment Type: Full-Time, Live-In Work Location: Seamark Ranch Campus Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Position Summary Seamark Ranch provides Christ ...

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Whether you are seeking full-time, part-time, or live-in opportunity * Contact information We are looking for someone dependable who takes pride in maintaining and caring for ranch property ...

Houseparents

Green Cove Springs, FL

$13.50 - $18/hr

Director of Programs / Residential Leadership Employment Type: Full-Time, Live-In Work Location: Seamark Ranch Campus Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Position Summary Seamark Ranch provides Christ ...

Director of Programs / Residential Leadership Employment Type: Full-Time, Live-In Work Location: Seamark Ranch Campus Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Position Summary Seamark Ranch provides Christ ...

Ranch Hand 3

Sonoma, CA · On-site

$28 - $30/hr

... * Assist in inventory management of live bird stock (monthly) and processed game meat (during ... Ability to operate and maintain ranch machinery and small engine equipment * General plumbing ...

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How much do live in summer ranch jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for live in summer ranch in the United States is $15.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $17.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Live In Summer Ranch vs Summer Camp Counselor?

AspectLive In Summer RanchSummer Camp Counselor
CredentialsBasic certifications, sometimes first aidFirst aid, background checks, sometimes certifications
Work EnvironmentRanch settings, outdoor, ruralCampgrounds, outdoor activities, rural or suburban
Employer & IndustryRanch or farm operationsSummer camps, youth programs

Both roles involve outdoor work and supervising youth, but a Live In Summer Ranch typically focuses on farm or ranch activities, while a Summer Camp Counselor emphasizes recreational activities and youth engagement at camps. The credentials are similar, but the work environments and employer types differ, making each role unique within outdoor youth programs.

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Ranch Hand

D.R. Horton, Inc

Fort Stockton, TX • On-site

$14 - $18.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago


D.R. Horton rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 32 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

31st of 78 rated construction


Job description

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries.  Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.


D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for an Ranch Hand in the Ranch Department. The right candidate will  be a large operation with the primary focus of providing a favorable habitat for the native and exotic wildlife.  Besides whitetail and mule deer, there are good-sized populations of elk, axis, fallow, and blackbuck.  Ranch is corporate owned and guest hunters are at the ranch by invitation only; no hunts are sold or available to the public.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Maintain water.  Water wells and troughs must be checked a couple times a week, and more often in the cow pastures and in the summer months.  Pivots are farmed for wildlife forage
  • Fill approximately 60 protein feeders year-round using a feed truck.  Maintain corn feeders during the hunting season
  • Clear and maintain shooting lanes to deer blinds
  • Deliver the guests to and from blinds.  Harvested game is skinned, quartered, and sometimes caped for offsite taxidermy.  Our typical hunting season is October, November, and December
  • Ranch and dude horses are kept near the headquarters and checked daily, but infrequent horseback work
  • Perform maintenance such as oil change, batteries, and tires for ranch trucks and ATV’s
  • Responsible for the lawn care within the irrigated and fenced guest areas.  Apply seasonal spraying of herbicide around cattle guards and wells
  • Gather a small herd of cattle when it is time to sell calves 
  • Assistance is occasionally provided to a sister ranch that raises whitetail breeder deer
  • Work on upkeep for basic building maintenance, such as plumbing, fixtures, ceiling fans, etc. 
  • Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

Education and/or Experience

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license
  • Solid communication and analytical skills
  • Ability to work independently and be a self-starter
  • Ability to take and give direction
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications
  • Proficiency with MS Office and email

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior ranch experience a plus
  • One-year certificate from college or technical school a plus

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

  • Medical, Vision and Dental
  • 401(K)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Flex Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder.  #WeBuildPeople2

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