FLSA Code: Non-Exempt
Organization Size: 21 - 34 people
Facility Size: 2 people
Benefits: Return Bonus, Pro Deals, AAC Membership, Free Housing
Duration: November - March (Part-Time Seasonal, 30 hours weekly)
The AAC has two openings for the Ranch Co-Manager position at the Hueco Rock Ranch for the 2026-2027 season. This position is part-time, seasonal, from Mid-November through Mid-March of each year. Housing is provided on the property, and all staff are required to live on site throughout the season. Ranch Managers are expected to function in support of and at the direction of the Lodging Operations Manager.
Guest Services & Public Relations:
- Check-in guests and collect fees
- Provide Ranch information to guests
- Promote and sell merchandise
- Monitor the ranch email daily for timely communication
- Facilitate new and existing community programming events by engaging with the local community
- Assist in local storytelling initiative to amplify voices on the national level
Maintenance and Housekeeping
- Oversee and assist in the daily cleaning of common spaces, routine making of beds, laundering bedding, as well as basic repairs and groundskeeping maintenance
- Maintain the grounds and general landscaping
- Keep the Ranch free of trash and other debris
- Monitor the plumbing systems and electrical systems for issues
- Monitor for animal and pest control
- Execute minor repairs and use simple power tools
- Obtain quotes for contractor work when necessary and seeing through all repairs
- Be present during all inspections and communicate effectively to satisfy any questions that may arise
Management
- Promote a positive working environment for all staff.
- Participate in daily accounting, monthly deposits, inventory, expense and reimbursement tracking as required
You are a strong fit for this role if you:
- Are committed to the AAC mission, and model our core values at all times
- Are able to communicate effectively among a diversity of lived experiences and identities
- Are able to represent the AAC in a professional manner at all times
- Have experience with guest or client services
- Have an acute attention to detail
- Are competent with Google Suites
- Are creative and eager to learn and grow new skills
- Are at least 21 years of age
- Preferred: CPR / First Aid / AED Training
Environment
60% Administrative – Typical office work on a computer utilizing GSuites, Slack, Zoom, and other computer-based programs.
40% Physical – This position requires some physical work, including assisting with receiving and distributing inventory, room turnover, facility maintenance and cleaning, setting up and breaking down events, etc.
Reporting Relationship
The Ranch Co-Manager reports to the Lodging Operations Manager.
How to Apply
All who love the AAC mission are encouraged to apply, including people of color, Black, Indigenous, transgender, and non-binary individuals. Apply online. No phone calls please. Cover letters are required. Priority will be given to applicants who apply by Monday September 7, 2026.
The AAC is an equal opportunity employer. Your gender, religion, sex life, skin color, first language, and size and ability of your body do not factor into employment decisions here. Neither do your friends in high places. If you love our mission and are good at what you do, come as you are.
Priority Hiring Disclaimer:
The American Alpine Club values the contributions of our seasonal staff and prioritizes rehiring team members who have demonstrated strong performance and remain in good standing. Returning staff in good standing will be given first consideration during the hiring process. Secondary priority will be given to new applicants who submit their application by Monday, September 7, 2026. Applications received after this date will be reviewed as positions remain available. Please note that no applicants will be contacted regarding their status prior to the September 7, 2026 priority deadline.
About the AAC
Founded in 1902, the American Alpine Club (AAC) is committed to serving the climbing community. Throughout the years, we’ve listened to climbers’ needs and created resources and solutions so our entire community can thrive. That’s why we offer grants, our unique rescue benefit and medical expense coverage, and memorialize and archive climbing history in North America’s largest climbing library and the American Alpine Journal. We bring together climbers from all over the country with our events, campgrounds, and volunteer network. We’re breaking down barriers to climbing and resourcing climbers who have lost loved ones to this often dangerous sport. Daily, we work to protect and advocate for our climbing landscapes and public lands nationally and locally. And we’re educating climbers with our robust accident analysis in Accidents in North American Climbing. United We Climb.
About the Hueco Rock Ranch
The Hueco Rock Ranch is the best place to stay if you're climbing in Hueco. Located outside El Paso, TX, and only a mile from Hueco Tanks—the best bouldering on the planet—the Ranch is the perfect spot to set up shop and hang with your fellow climbers. Read more about the iconic Ranch history here.
