Enjoy the Mountains of Montana

Don’t just visit Glacier National Park- immerse yourself in it.

Swan Mountain Outfitters is a family-owned company that provides interpretive horseback riding for the general public. We operate three corrals inside Glacier National Park and one location outside its West entrance that operates on USFS land. Please note: we are not a guest ranch, we are a high volume trail ride operation. Our full trail ride season runs from early May to mid October. Most of our wranglers will work 5 days a week from late May to mid September.

Employment with Swan Mountain Outfitters provides a unique, educational, and gratifying work experience in one of the most beautiful and rugged places in the world. While the work is demanding and the hours are long, our employees experience a one of a kind opportunity. Spend a season with us to make memories that will last a lifetime!

Additionally, we operate the Crown of the Continent Discovery Center, located just a mile and a half from the west entrance to Glacier National Park. We have a coffee & spirits bar, ice cream parlor, gift and outdoor gear shop, information and activity booking center and horseback riding corral trips available on the property. We are surrounded on all sides by business partners that offer hiking, fishing, whitewater rafting and lodging, making the Discovery Center the ideal one stop shop for your Crown of the Continent adventure vacation!

Considerations

Employees must be 18 years old and able to pass a background check
Our seasonal positions can sometimes accommodate late arrivals or early departures, but preference will be given for applicants who can commit to the full season (at a maximum, May 1st to October 15th).
Applicants should be aware that most jobs are physically demanding and require heavy lifting, bending, standing and kneeling for multiple hours a day, five days a week
Corral manager, packer, and trail ride wrangler applicants must be comfortable around and knowledgeable about horses
Corral manager, packer and trail ride wrangler applicants must have-or be willing to obtain-valid CPR and Wilderness First Aid certifications
If you plan to take advantage of employee housing, a personal vehicle is still highly encouraged as most of our locations may be anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours away from amenities and places of interest. In the event that you do not have a vehicle, SMO can provide transportation to the Kalispell bus station, the Kalispell Airport (airport code FCA), or the Whitefish and West Glacier train stations
The cost of round trip transportation to Northwest Montana is the responsibility of the employee, and should be considered before applying

Employment Benefits

Corral manager, packer, cook, and trail ride wrangler positions are salaried and include room and board. Office or store positions are hourly, room and board may be available upon request. Pay is received via direct deposit every two weeks.
Room and board information:
- Seasonal employees of the three Park corrals (Apgar, Lake McDonald and Many Glacier) are housed in ranch-style bunkhouses with indoor bathrooms, located within Glacier National Park. West Glacier employees are housed in “Wrangler Village” which is a traditional canvas wall tent camp with latrine. Employees will share a room or tent with fellow employees; we do our best to avoid coed quarters.
- Ingredients for all meals are provided, but employees are responsible for the preparation/clean up duties. All employees will participate in a rotational cook schedule where they will be required to cook and clean for the crew approximately once per week
Corral staff will likely receive additional income in the form of tips from clients. Retail/baristas also may earn tips.

Swan Mountain Outfitters – Glacier Division is an equal opportunity employer.

Prepare for Employment

Interested in some of the positions we offer, but lack experience with horses? Do you just need to brush up on your horsemanship skills? Or, are you thinking about working with horses as part of your full time career? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, you need to check out our Swan Mountain Wilderness Guide School.

Maintenance Crew Member

WEST GLACIER, MT

Seasonal

Entry Level

Position
We are looking for hard-working individuals with well rounded maintenance and general handyman skills to join our maintenance crew. Our maintenance team is essential to the operation of our horse corrals, retail store, and restaurant. Maintenance crew members may work individually or as a team depending on the task at hand. Must be willing to work outdoors in all types of weather.

Horse experience is not required, but comfort around them is a bonus as many of the daily tasks take place in close proximity to horses.

Preference given to those who have experience with machinery (ie. skidsteers), chainsaws, and power tools

Primary Functions and Responsibilities
Maintenance team members help with a variety of tasks including but not limited to:

Landscaping (weeding, mowing, etc.)
Driving truck and trailer
Trail work
Throwing hay
Basic carpentry
Basic finish work
Preventative maintenance
Grounds cleanup
Janitorial tasks

The ideal applicant:

Is punctual, hardworking, and dedicated
Has excellent communication skills and knows when to ask for help
Is a self-starter who can work independently and stay on task
Can identify and troubleshoot basic problems
Is eager to learn
Adapts quickly to changes in plans and enjoys variety in day-to-day tasks
Looks for and notices when things need to be done

Compensation
$20/hour
Housing not provided. A spot may be available to park your own RV/camper.

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