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Employment Opportunities at the M Lazy C
Ranch
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Descriptions and Applications
The
M Lazy C Ranch is a family owned historic working cattle ranch
as well as a “World Famous Cowboy Playground” located 35 miles
west of Colorado Springs. The ranch is nestled in a high
mountain valley at 8,300 ft. and surrounded by thousands of
acres of Pike National Forest and Lost Creek Wilderness. The
ranch was homesteaded by the Thatcher family in 1906. The
Thatcher family, primarily truck farmers, hauled their potatoes
and other vegetables to Denver. In addition to the farming, they
raised cattle and other livestock. In 1992, Randy and Brenda
Myers purchased the ranch with the dream of making the ranch a
fun and exciting place to visit for their guests. They carefully
added a few modern conveniences to the buildings while
preserving a true OLD WEST setting for the ranch guests.
The
M Lazy C is not a typical “guest ranch.” You can expect everyday
to be different. It is a very diverse place. Our activities
include but are not limited to horseback rides, pack trips from
1 to 5 days, hunting trips, horse drawn hay rides, cattle work
(we have a small cow/calf operation), chuck wagon dinners, B&B
cabins, Cowboy Action Shooting Range, corporate team building
events, weddings, family reunions, wild west shows (staff
participate in these), special 3 day vacation packages, RMQHA
annual trail ride to name a few. The ranch also has RV horse
camping sites.
We
search for staff members who are mature self-starters, who have
strong communication skills and are team players. Staff members
must be flexible in their work responsibilities. Every staff
member will be expected to help in every area of ranch
operations at some time or another such as clearing tables,
cleaning up horse pucky, and grounds keeping.
OUR
SEASON
Our
season starts Late May and lasts until mid October. We look for
seasonal staff members who can begin working mid May to allow
for a training period before guests arrive. Preference will be
given to those applicants who are able to work for the entire
season, or at least through mid August.
APPEARANCE
The
atmosphere at the Ranch is western. Our guests expect to see
cowboys and cowgirls so your appearance needs to reflect
this. Acceptable dress includes clean jeans (no holes), button
up collared shirts, cowboy hat, and boots. Good social skills,
table manners and a neat and clean appearance are necessary.
COMPENSATION
As
with most dude ranches, we compensate you in several ways. You
get to live and work in a gorgeous setting in the front range of
the Rocky Mountains, your salary paid bi-monthly will include
monetary compensation, free room and board with meals and
depending on bookings, a gratuity check at the end of the summer
after you have fulfilled your contract. All staff members have
1 day a week off. On your day off you can enjoy all the ranch
has to offer or venture to the many attractions nearby such as
the Pro-Rodeo Hall of Fame, river rafting, Royal Gorge, Garden
of the Gods, fishing at 11 Mile Reservoir or South Platte
River, and Pike’s Peak.
HOUSING & COMMUNICATION
Staff housing is in the bunkhouse very similar to dorm style
living. Due to the housing situation seasonal staff can not
bring pets with them. In the bunkhouse there is a common room
with satellite TV, fridge, microwave, and VCR. The M Lazy C has
WI-FI ranch wide if you choose to bring your laptop. Laundry
facilities are available to staff free of charge between the
hours of 3 p.m. and 7 a.m. There is staff line in the bunkhouse
with an answering machine to be used in your free time. To make
long distance calls you will need a calling card. Some cell
phones do work at the ranch depending on your provider. Staff
can receive mail through the ranch’s P.O. Box and drop off mail
at the office to be mailed.
TRANSPORTATION
Staff can bring a vehicle. It is not necessary but does allow
you to explore and enjoy Colorado on your day off. Ranch
vehicles are not allowed for personal use. All vehicles moving
about the ranch after 10 p.m. must be driven with lights off.
We will pick staff members up from the Colorado Springs Airport
if you fly in.
DRUGS & ALCOHOL
We
have zero drug tolerance and reserve the right to do random drug
testing of staff. Use or possession of illegal drugs is not
allowed, and will result in immediate termination of employment
and prosecution to the fullest extent of the law. The M Lazy C
Ranch according to state/federal laws forbids the consumption of
alcohol by anyone under 21 yrs. of age. Staff will not accept
alcoholic beverages from guests or drink with guests even if of
legal age. Consumption of alcohol while on the job is strictly
forbidden.
SMOKING
Smoking is highly discouraged among staff member.
Smoking is not permitted in any of our buildings, vehicles or on
the job. It is also not permitted anywhere around the barn
area. Neither cigarettes nor smokeless tobacco will be used in
front of the guests.
Smoking is not allowed in the National Forest or Wilderness
areas.
APPLICANT INFORMATION
We
require that all of our staff is current with First Aid and CPR
(Basic Life Saving for Adults and Children). Applicants must be
at least 18 years of age when reporting for work. All employees
must show proof of citizenship or immigration status. You will
need to produce a valid driver's license and an original social
security card or a current passport to complete the I-9 and W-4
forms. No exceptions. | 
