• Job Description

  Req#: 486619

  JOB DESCRIPTION

  
  

  Employer: Turner Enterprises Management, LLC

  Supervisory Position: No

  Job Title: Hunt Administrator

  Uses Time & Attendance: Yes

  Location: Raton, New Mexico

  Division: Ted Turner Reserves

  Home Department: 704

  FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

  Position Type: Full Time / Benefits Eligible

  Pay Type: Hourly

  Housing Provided: Yes

  
  

  SUMMARY

  Turner Ranch Outfitting (TRO), a division of Turner Enterprises, connects people with nature through exclusive, unique, and educational hunting experiences across Turner lands. TRO’s operations also support conservation work on Turner lands, and TRO seeks to educate its clients about conservation practices and inspire individual action to preserve the integrity of our earth and the creatures that inhabit it.

  
  

  Turner Enterprises is seeking a Hunt Administrator to oversee TRO’s hunting operations at Vermejo, a Ted Turner Reserve. This individual will be based at Vermejo and will work closely with Vermejo’s Assistant General Manager to ensure a successful hunting program while serving as a model of conservation management.

  
  

  LOCATION

  Vermejo, a Ted Turner Reserve, located in northern New Mexico and southern Colorado, spans over 550,000 acres, making it the largest Ted Turner Reserves (TTR) vacation property. With its unique location in the southern Rocky Mountains, Vermejo is home to abundant wildlife populations such as elk, deer, pronghorn antelope, bison, black bears, mountain lions, and more. Through extraordinary guest service and our expert adventure guides, Vermejo provides guests of all ages unparalleled opportunities for outdoor exploration with activities such as hiking, biking, horseback riding, fishing and wildlife viewing for a truly unforgettable getaway.

  
  

  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  Vermejo is seeking a Hunts Administrator with strong administrative skills, a commitment to conservation, and interest to learn and grow in Hunt Operations. The position oversees the administrative details for the Hunting programs at Vermejo. This employee is committed to wildlife as a public trust resource, hunts that support sustainable wildlife populations, and adheres to science-based wildlife management.

  
  

  As the Hunt Administrator, the job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Manage the reservation and scheduling process for all Vermejo hunts.
  • Handle the sales for all commercial hunts offered at Vermejo.
  • Partner with the TTR Marketing team to help manage the marketing for the Vermejo hunt program.
  • Track and manage the invoice process for all Vermejo hunts.
  • Respond to email and phone inquiries in a timely manner.
  • Assist with the hiring process for Vermejo Hunt Guides and the Game Barn Coordinator.
  • Work with the Training and Education Supervisor to develop and implement the Hunt Guide-in-Training program.
  • Ensure adequate staffing levels and coverage during hunting season.
  • Ensure that all Hunt Guides are properly licensed and trained in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws.
  • Report to New Mexico Game & Fish and Natural Resources management on wildlife harvest levels throughout the hunting season.
  • Oversee the operation of the Game Barn during hunt season.
  • Manage the donation and charity hunts.
  • Oversee the employee hunts.
  • Ensure that biological samples are collected and handled appropriately by all Hunt Guides in accordance with the standards of the Vermejo Natural Resource Department.
  • Coordinate and lead safety and welcome sessions for all Hunters and Hunt Guides.
  • Actively participate in the Manager-on-Duty program at Vermejo.
  • Coordinate and attend the hunting shows for marketing, including the DSC show in Dallas and SCI show in Nashville.
  • Partner with Hospitality Management and the Activities Director to guide leisure activities during months that hunts are not scheduled.
  • Work with the Company Biologists to maintain positive working relationships with New Mexico State Game and Fish and Parks and Wildlife divisions.
  • Maintain and record all Hunt Department processes and establish written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • All other duties as assigned.

  SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

  This job does not have supervisory responsibilities.

  
  

  COMPETENCIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

  To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

  • Must possess strong interpersonal and team interaction skills with the ability to effectively relate to all levels of employees and associated company personnel.
  • Must demonstrate flexibility to handle frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
  • Must demonstrate care and compassion for team members both in and out of the department.
  • Must put needs of team members above their own.
  • Must be self-directed, energetic, and motivated with multi-tasking capabilities.
  • Must be creative and willing to collaborate with other departments.
  • Must be organized and able to meet deadlines.
  • Must demonstrate attention to detail, congeniality, integrity, and sound judgement.
  • The successful employee will always conduct themselves in a professional manner in and out of the work setting.

  ACCOMMODATIONS

  Position requires applicant to live on Vermejo headquarters approximately 40 miles from the closest town. Vermejo’s location is approximately 4.5 hours’ drive south of Denver or 4.5 hours’ drive north of Albuquerque.

  Vermejo offers single- and double-bedroom dorm room style company housing (subject to availability).

  Employee may be subject to sharing a room with one other employee depending on the availability of a single dorm room.

  The nearest town, Raton, NM, is located approximately 1 hour from Vermejo headquarters, and employees will need to provide or arrange for their own transportation to and from Raton for personal supplies.

  
  

  EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

  2+ years of experience in the hunting industry. Must possess knowledge of experiential and education-based hunting practices.

  
  

  LANGUAGE SKILLS

  The employee must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. The employee must be able to write routine reports and correspondence. Fluency in English is required. Second language preferred, but not required.

  
  

  MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

  The employee must be able to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. The employee must be able to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

  
  

  REASONING ABILITY

  The employee must be able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. The employee must be able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. The employee must be able to think quickly and adapt to changing situations.

  CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

  The employee must possess a valid Driver’s License or be able to obtain one within 30 days of employment. The employee’s driving record must meet the standards and requirements of the Company and the Company's insurance carrier.

  
  

  OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

  • The employee must adhere to Company and property policies and procedures which are included in the Company’s Employee Handbook and Vermejo Addendum.
  • The employee must present documentation establishing both identity and employment authorization within three days of hire, pursuant to federal law.
  • The candidate may be subject to undergo pre-employment drug test, (after offer is given but before applicant has commenced work). Random drug tests are given throughout the year.
  • The Company operates as a drug free/tobacco free workplace. Smoking is not allowed on the property, to include but is not limited to: Company housing, Company vehicles, Company offices or on Company machines.

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  
  

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 or more pounds and expect to hike in remote areas for extended periods of time.

  
  WORK ENVIRONMENT

  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; outside weather conditions and extreme heat and be required to spend long hours outdoors under inclement conditions. The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

  *In accordance with applicable law, the Company will reasonably accommodate any disabled individual who requests an accommodation that will allow him/her to perform the essential job duties or functions of his/her position. Accommodation inquires must be made to the Company’s Human Resources Department for consideration.”

  Turner Enterprises Management, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco Free/Drug-Free Workplace.

  For more information, and to apply online, visit www.tedturner.com.

• About the company

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