Working at Philmont
Each season, Philmont employs more than 1,000 staff members to operate and
support Philmont's program, Training Center, food service, maintenance, and
ranching museums, and to assist the administrative staff. A wide variety
of paid positions are available, including rangers, backcountry program
counselors, and Training Center and base camp support staff.
The majority of contracts coincide with the summer season, from late May through
mid-August, though some temporary positions are available at other times to support
the spring, fall, and winter programs. All staff members, no matter what their
job is or where they work, have a very important role to play in the total
success of Philmont.
To learn more about job opportunities at Philmont, follow the links below:
- Job Descriptions
- A wide variety of paid positions are available each season.
Use this search interface to identify positions that suit your experience
and interests.
- Requirements
- At Philmont, everything begins with a quality staff - here
are the key criterai you must meet in order to be eligible.
- How to Apply
- A list of the key requirements and procedures for applying
to Philmont, including an application form.
- Information for New Staffers
- Those who are selected to serve as members of Scouting's premier
high-adventure base and conference center will serve thousands of Scouts, leaders,
and family members. The information in this section will answer many of your
questions and help you prepare for the upcoming season.
- Philmont Staff Association [external]
- The Philmont Staff Association (an independent organization,
separate from the Boy Scouts of America) continues to support the Philmont
Scout Ranch.
For additional information about employment opportunities, contact Philmont Scout
Ranch at 505-376-2281 or
philstaff@philmontscoutranch.org.