Open to men and women at least 1 year out of high school. Counselors will guide and supervise a cabin of 8-12 campers in their respective gender through the traditional camp program with a co-counselor. Counselors live in cabins with their group and are responsible for modeling and coaching good living habits, interpersonal skills, and a positive attitude. Counselors build meaningful, supportive, and appropriate relationships with campers in their cabin, and in other cabins. Actively manage the many risks associated with TVRC activities. Be a flexible, caring, and reliable role model.

Benefits: Salary starting at $2600.00, lodging, meals, laundry, travel stipend (conditional on completing agreement)

Open to applicants 21+ with Wilderness First Responder Certification. At TVRC, campers experience the fun and excitement of the mountains, learning to thrive in the backcountry on single-day, overnight, and multi-day trips. Trip Leaders are responsible for the following: creating fun and memorable wilderness experiences; inspiring stewardship for the environment through education and instruction; and managing the risks inherent in Wyoming backcountry travel.

Benefits: Salary starting at $3000.00, lodging, meals, laundry, travel stipend (conditional on completing agreement)

Lead or assist with running a fun, creative, and educational in-camp program, which helps develop campers’ pride, confidence, curiosity, and knowledge through a variety of daily activities. Assist in the following program areas, setting the tone for creativity, enthusiasm, energy, and education throughout each activity: Fly-Fishing, Lapidary, Craftshop, Archery, Riflery, Discovery, Day Hikes, Horseback Riding, and Horsemanship. Maintain high levels of cleanliness in common areas of the Ranch, including the dining hall, bathhouses, etc. Plan special days and events such as Olympics, Mountain Man Day, 4th of July, Christmas in July, etc. Help in advancing the program after completing direct duties for the day.

Open to men and women at least 1 year out of high school. Applicants must have significant riding experience. The barn assistants will support the Head of Barn and Barn Manager with running a fun, creative, and educational program, which helps develop campers’ pride, confidence, curiosity and knowledge through horseback riding. Barn assistants are responsible for instructing campers and staff on horsemanship and western riding techniques. Staff must actively manage the many risks associated with horseback riding activities.

Benefits: Salary starting at $2800.00, lodging, meals, laundry, travel stipend (conditional on completing agreement)

Open to men and women ages 18+. Kitchen staff are responsible for preparing nutritious and good-tasting meals to keep our camp community healthy, nourished, and energized. Duties include: Handling, preparing, and storing food according to health code and industry best practices. Maintaining cooking utensils and equipment in a functional and sanitary condition. Ensuring the clean and sanitary condition of all camp utensils, cooking, and cleaning equipment to promote the health and wellbeing of the entire camp community. Kitchen crew cultivate a pleasant and positive working atmosphere with fellow scullery specialists.

Benefits: Salary starting at $2600.00, lodging, meals, laundry, travel stipend (conditional on completing agreement)

Open to men and women, preferably at least 25 years old with valid Wyoming Nursing License OR Licensure in a Compact State. The TVRC Nurse monitors, and manages the healthcare program to maintain a healthy camp community. Responsible for providing healthcare for members of the camp community effectively and efficiently, tending to the psychological and physical needs of each patient. The Nurse will instruct the campers and staff on appropriate self-care to help promote the wellbeing of our community and prevent illness. This is an excellent opportunity to practice primary nursing in a camp community!

Benefits: Salary determined by experience, lodging, meals, laundry, travel stipend and the opportunity to influence the lives of campers and staff in the out of doors!

Open to men and women ages 18+. The summertime Nanny is primarily responsible for serving as the childcare provider for the Directors’ children (ages 10, 7, & 5). The Camp nanny will live on camp and assist with any unforeseen events that require the directors to be away from their children. Duties include, provide programming for directors children during staff training, and all camp seasons, supervise and assist (as needed) activities of daily living like dressing, eating, naps, playing, etc. Plan and execute activities with children. Nanny is required to hold current CPR/First Aid certification; Lifeguard certification is preferred. Two Positions available. Contact Cora with questions.

Benefits: Salary starting at $2800.00, lodging, meals, laundry, internet access, travel stipend (conditional on completing agreement)

The Community at TVRC is a celebrated aspect of our Camp culture. All staff play a role in setting a positive tone for the Camp season and instilling a sense of belonging for all community members. Here at TVRC, we work extremely hard and the rewards gained on a personal level make the experience life-changing.

It is expected that all members of the TVRC community to adhere to the following:

1. Respect Others.
2. If you make a mess, clean it up.
3. If you use something, put it back.
4. Care for all buildings, vehicles, plants, animals as if they were your own.
5. Be accountable to others (coworkers, campers and the leadership team).
6. Be collaborative, work together to solve problems.
7. Be flexible, thing change.
8. Listen, Learn, and don’t take it personally, we all have a lot to learn!
9. Respect established rules.

“Code of the West”

1. Live each day with courage.
2. Take pride in your work.
3. Always finish what you start
4. Do what has to be done
5. Be tough, but fair
6. When you make a promise, keep it
7. Ride for the brand
8. Talk less and say more
9. Remember that some things aren’t for sale
10. Know where to draw the line

Once you complete the staff application, you will be contacted by a member of the Leadership Team to schedule a formal interview. New staff can expect to have at least two interviews with two different members of the Leadership Team. After the interviews are completed, we begin to check references and post employment history. Once we have contacted your references we may offer a conditional agreement for employment for the upcoming summer. When you accept the agreement, we will conduct a detailed background (and driving if over 21) record check. We will reach out with any issues that may come up during this process. Before you arrive at TVRC you must complete standard employment forms (W-2 and I-9) along with medical history, release waivers, travel forms and other documents.

No. Alcohol on camp property (including personal spaces and vehicles), during camp activities, or on trips is strictly prohibited. Staff cannot be under the influence of alcohol at anytime while on camp. Any violation of this policy will result in immediate dismissal.

Use of illegal substances on camp property, during camp activities, or on trips is strictly prohibited. Further, staff cannot be under the influence of illegal substances at any time while on camp. Please note that marijuana is an illegal substance in the state of Wyoming. Any violation of this policy will result in immediate dismissal as well as being reported to local law enforcement.

TVRC is tobacco free. Smoking, chewing or using any tobacco product (vape, juul, snuff) on camp property, during camp activities or on trips, is strictly prohibited and will result result in disciplinary actions up to and including termination.

Staff are expected to present a neat and clean professional appearance on and off duty. Staff hair should be neat and well groomed. Clothing should be in good condition and not be provocative, low cut, or advertising illicit or inappropriate substances, actions or activities. At the discretion of the operations director and/or executive director, tattoos and/or piercings may require covering while at the Ranch. Additionally, all staff must wear the proper safety attire when in the barn or other camp programs.

Pets, including but not limited to dogs, cats, birds, or fish, cannot be accommodated at camp. Please make other arrangements for their care.

Camp staff are expected to give a high quality of service requiring considerable independent judgement, creative thinking, and professional discipline. In order for this work to be effective and of high quality, there will be time off for each employee according to their position. Staff members will be eligible for three 24-hour periods during each month long session along with limited time off between sessions. Other than this allotted time, employees are required to be at camp at all times, including after daily camp programming has concluded. What an employee does on personal time-off is their business, however it is expected that their behavior is legal, does not impair work performance, or reflect negatively upon Teton Valley Ranch Camp. Employees are expected to return to the Ranch on time, in compliance with Camp policy, and are fit for work.

Overnight visitors are not permitted at Teton Valley Ranch Camp. We welcome brief daytime visitors pending Camp or Executive Direcror approval.

Yes, you may bring your electronics to camp, but they may only be used during specific times and in specific places. Staff may not use personal electronic devices while on duty. Because we prohibit electronics for our campers, the use of computers or other electronics is not permitted in camper cabins. We ask that counselors store computers in the staff room, office or other location away from campers. Staff members may not carry cell phones on their person when on duty or in the vicinity of campers. Staff members may use their electronics in staff only housing areas, on time off, and in the staff room. TVRC is not responsible for any damage to personal electronics or belongings.