Company Profile
https://www.pawsup.com/careers
Company Overview
The Resort at Paws Up offers an escape from the everyday and the chance to let loose in an idyllic Montana landscape. Spanning 37,000 acres, The Resort is many things at once: a working cattle ranch, an adventurous playground, a sweeping prairie and a luxurious hideaway.
Paws Up is home to 36 safari-style luxury tents and 28 expansive private homes—all offering guests the rare opportunity to surround themselves in pristine nature while reveling in world-class comfort.
To take full advantage of the sprawling ranch, guests can choose from more than 70 outdoor activities, such as whitewater rafting, fly-fishing, waterskiing, clay shooting and cattle driving. The Resort also hosts events year-round that celebrate the best in wine, music and horsemanship, as well as culinary weekends that draw top chefs from around the world.
It is a testament to our phenomenal staff that, despite the incredible outdoor adventures, fine cuisine and spectacular views at Paws Up, our most frequent feedback is a glowing thank-you to the employees who made our guests’ stay unforgettable. It is our goal to deliver memories that will last a lifetime, and our team is key to that achievement.
If you have a natural desire to be hospitable, can start a friendly conversation with a total stranger, enjoy the outdoors, crave adventure, have a strong work ethic, possess an innate desire to make a difference and are personable and friendly, then Paws Up is a good fit for you!
The predominant post-vacation sentiment expressed by our guests is the excellent service they received from our staff. At Paws Up, we invest a lot in our employees with professional training, competitive pay and seasonal privileges. Our staff members gain the valuable experience that comes with helping travelers discover the resort, and the great state of Montana.
Company History
Paws Up Ranch® is located in the heart of the picturesque Blackfoot River Valley, 35 miles northeast of Missoula, in Greenough, Montana. The beginning of the Ranch dates back to the homesteader days of the late 1800s. The history of the land goes back even farther to the time when the Blackfoot River served as a transportation corridor for the Nez Percé, Flathead and Blackfeet; then later on for fur trappers, miners and loggers. The Native Americans called the river Cokalahishkit, which means “the river of the road to the buffalo.”
The year 1997 heralded new owners, the Lipson family, who purchased the ranch that had now expanded to 10,000 deeded acres and 27,000 leased acres. Arriving from Colorado, they brought with them a herd of superior horses, the desire to build a first-class Black Angus seed stock operation and their beloved ranch name. “Paws Up” was originally inspired by those over-friendly, wriggling dogs that greet visitors by putting their paws up in the air while their tails thump the floor a mile a minute. A member of the Lipson clan brought the name to life with the highly recognizable double paw logo.
In 2003, after just five short years in the registered cattle business, Paws Up was rated as one of the top 10 Black Angus seed stock operations in Montana. After the annual production sale that year, the decision was made to focus on new enterprises, including running a commercial cattle operation and opening a first-class, luxury resort. And no wonder—such a unique and colorful history combined with miles and miles of wide-open space and spectacular beauty just has to be shared. Incomparable scenery and Big Sky hospitality make Paws Up truly The Last Best Place.
Benefits
• 401K (Discretionary)
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Employee Assistance Program
• Complimentary Lunch Provided
• Referral Bonus (Get paid to recruit)
• Carpool reimbursement $5-$20/Day
• Employee Discounts on Merchandise
• PTO – 9 Floating Holidays and 15 Personal
• Opportunities for career development and advancement
• Life Insurance, Long Term and Short-Term Disability