Become a Team Member at Ironwood Springs

Job Openings

Glorify God through serving others with the humility and love of  Christ.  Each team member strives to serve others in the name of Jesus. If you have a heart for serving and would like to make and impact on the lives of others, we encourage you to apply to be a part of the Ironwood team. Check out our job postings to see if you feel called to serve.   For questions, email office@ironwoodsprings.com or call 507-533-4315. 

Year-Round Staff

Maintenance FT
Join our team as a Maintenance support and help care for the land, buildings, and systems that support our ministry. This hands-on, full-time role involves general repairs, preventative maintenance, groundskeeping, and occasional support for guest activities. Candidates should be hardworking, dependable, and eager to serve in a faith-filled environment where no two days are the same.

Part-Time Year Round Positions
See below in Equine and Animal Farm Chores

College Internship & Gap Year Opportunities

Internship opportunities

At Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch, we understand how important internships are to building careers and inspiring professional growth, so we offer interns challenging work and the opportunity to collaborate with the best and brightest in camp services, program development, accommodations, and accessibility offerings for the populations we serve, as well as an opportunity to make a lasting impact in others' lives. 


Learn more about our internship program but reviewing our comprehensive program guide below.


PROGRAM GUIDE

Internship Benefits

  • Ironwood internships can help students gain work experience and fulfill credit requirements.
  • There are different types of internships at Ironwood, including summer and semester-based programs.
  • Ironwood internships play a critical role in preparing students for careers. These opportunities allow aspiring students to apply learned knowledge in a professional environment while helping them grow their skills.
  • Ironwood internships help students make professional connections that can materialize into job offers. Even if an internship does not translate into a job offer, students still gain professional training they would not get in a traditional classroom.

Internship Concentrations

  1. Physical Therapy
  2. Occupational Therapy
  3. Education Program Development
  4. Equine Training & Facilities Management
  5. Social Media & Website Management
  6. Facilities Maintenance & Utility
  7. Program/Guest Services
  8. Food Services
  9. Worship Lead
  10. Camp Operations
  11. Marketing/Media-Video

Application Steps

Step one: Explore Opportunities

Explore Ironwood opportunities that best align with your academic major by reviewing our Program Guide.


Step two: Search and apply

Visit https://www.ironwoodsprings.com/contact1 to apply for internship positions. Internship applications are accepted on a rolling basis.


Step three: Ironwood Springs review process

After you complete your application for employment, we’ll review your application and qualifications. Candidates are selected for interviews based on academic background, extracurricular activities and life experience.


Step four: Interviews

 If you are selected, you’ll be invited to participate in the interview process, which in most cases is onsite, but we can accommodate virtual interviews.


Step five: Offer decisions

A decision is usually made within a few weeks of the final interview. Ironwood Springs administration will stay in touch with you throughout the recruiting process, and we ask that you do the same. We welcome you to ask questions, request additional information or let us know if you have received another offer


Click the link below to apply for an Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch Internship

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About our Summer Gap Year Program

The best thing about embarking on a summer gap year program is that you can do it as an in-between. In between high school and college, in between university and getting a graduate job, or even just in between junior and senior year. With so many options, why not take the opportunity to serve at Ironwood!


Ironwood's summer gap year program gives you the chance to learn new skills or refresh old ones, take time out to discover new places, or even gain some valuable real-world experience. Whether it's learning valuable life skills through service to our programs, or supporting our unique equine program, there are plenty of adventures awaiting if you choose to do a summer gap year program here at Ironwood. The best thing is, you'll also give your resume and college application a boost, while still having a great time doing meaningful work. And, you'll no doubt meet new people and get to see and do things you never would have imagined while making a genuine difference in the lives of those we serve! Contact us to learn more about this wonderful opportunity!

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Summer Staff
Below is a summary of positions available at Ironwood Springs for summer 2026. Some positions require full summer commitments, Often times our staff choose to fill multiple positions if scheduling allows. No matter the role, all staff at Ironwood are prepared to contribute as needed for the benefit of the whole team, and serve campers and guests of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds in a manner that communicates Jesus’ love for them.  To apply, click on the email link below.

General Summer Staff - Email Business Operations Manager
Equine Program - Email Equine Director or Call at 507-533-9933
 General Summer Staff

  • Summer Staff

    We are looking for youth either going into their junior or senior year in high school or college-aged to help with our programs for disabilities, autism, and military families and also for helping with many of the general camp needs throughout the summer.  You will enjoy working with a fun team while also growing your faith throughout the summer.  Position includes room and board for the summer if desired.  

  • Activities Staff

    The primary role for Activities Staff at Ironwood Springs is to lead guests in a variety of staffed activities, providing a safe and positive experience for all participants.  Our staffed activities include Zip Line, Challenge Course, Slip and Slide, Bouldering Wall, Archery, BB Guns, and Slingshot.  Activities Staff will also provide help in many other spots when not doing guest activities such as cleaning, maintenance, groundskeeping, or kitchen help.  There is potential for staying on site during the summer as part of a team.  

    Approximate employment period would be from early June to mid-late August but will work with you on schedule.  Must be 16 or older.

Equine Program

  • Summer Wrangler

    Summer Wranglers are capable, dependable, hard-working, horse and people lovers! 

    Wrangler horse staff need to have a good working knowledge of how to handle horses and the equipment and proficiently ride at a walk, trot and lope. Summer horse day camps, wheelchair assisted rides, trail rides and more!

  • Trail Ride help

    We are looking for experienced riders who can independantly catch, groom, saddle then ride lead, mid or drag on trail rides. The rides occur during Saturdays in May, some weekdays in June/July and Saturdays in the fall.  Must be customer-service oriented and flexible with hours as the rides are weather dependent. 

  • Equine and Animal Farm Chores

    Seeking dependable, knowledgeable individuals to feed horses and other small animals morning and evening, year round. Weekday, weekend or a combo of both. Must have animal feeding/cares knowledge, and be over 18 years of age unless prior experience of animal care equals 2 years or more .

Summer Employment

Check out all of our opportunities above and email today!