Guest Ranch Housekeeper

Bozemanchamber; Livingston, Northern (MT, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site housing provided

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Erik’s Ranch & Retreats is a nonprofit near Livingston, MT, seeking a dependable housekeeper to manage guest houses, turnovers, laundry, and general property upkeep. The role is hands-on in a rural ranch setting with on-site housing included in Paradise Valley.

Prior housekeeping or hospitality experience is preferred, with a flexible part-time schedule based on guest bookings. Responsibilities include preparing guest houses for arrivals, restocking amenities, and assisting with seasonal deep

Qualifications

• Prior housekeeping, hospitality, cleaning, or property care experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.
• Able to work independently in a rural ranch setting.
• Willingness to help with a variety of tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Guest House Cleaning & Turnovers: clean facilities, make beds, restock supplies, and ensure welcoming spaces.
• Ranch laundry: wash, dry, fold, and organize linens and towels.
• General upkeep: light cleaning, organize supplies, and report maintenance needs.
• Guest support: help orient guests to cabins as needed.

Skills

Housekeeping

Hospitality

Attention to detail

Independent work

Rural environment adaptability

Job description

Erik’s Ranch & Retreats is a nonprofit organization that provides meaningful living, working, and social opportunities for adults with autism. Our Montana ranch, located near Livingston, operates guest houses, tours, and ranch experiences that allow visitors to enjoy a beautiful setting while supporting our mission.

We are looking for a reliable, detail-oriented person to help with housekeeping, laundry, and general property upkeep at the ranch. This role would be a good fit for someone interested in living on-site and helping support the daily operations of the ranch.

***On-site housing is provided as part of the compensation package.***

Role Overview

The Ranch Housekeeper will help prepare our guest houses for visitors and keep ranch spaces clean, organized, and welcoming. The primary focus of the role is housekeeping turnovers, laundry, and basic upkeep across our guest houses and shared spaces.

This is a hands-on role in a rural ranch setting. The right person will be dependable, self-motivated, comfortable working independently, and willing to help wherever needed.

Primary Responsibilities

Guest House Cleaning & Turnovers

Prepare guest houses before and after guest stays, including:

• Cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and living spaces
• Making beds and staging guest houses
• Restocking basic supplies and amenities
• Ensuring each property is clean, welcoming, and ready for arriving guests
• Reporting any damage, missing items, or maintenance concerns

Assist with ranch laundry needs, including:

• Washing, drying, folding, and organizing linens and towels
• Keeping laundry areas clean and organized
• Helping ensure each guest house has the linens and supplies needed for upcoming stays

General Ranch Upkeep

Support general cleaning and upkeep as needed, including:

• Tidying shared spaces
• Helping organize supplies
• Light cleaning around ranch facilities
• Notifying the team of maintenance or property issues
• Supporting seasonal deep cleaning or special projects

Guest Support, as Needed

Depending on the person’s experience and comfort level, this role may occasionally assist with simple guest-facing tasks, such as helping orient guests to their cabin or answering basic questions.

Ideal Qualifications

• Prior housekeeping, hospitality, cleaning, or property care experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail
• Reliable and able to work independently
• Comfortable working in a rural ranch environment
• Willingness to help with a variety of tasks as needed
• Ability to lift laundry, cleaning supplies, and household items
• Comfortable with a flexible part-time schedule based on guest bookings
• Pay range: $30,000 - $40,000 (based on experience)
• On-site housing provided in Paradise Valley
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Opportunity to use horse and ranch skills in a mission-driven setting that directly supports young adults with autism