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Position Title: General Manager
Name of Ranch/Business: Hacienda Campo Alegra
Location: Willacy County, Texas (northeast of Raymondville)
Position Description: The individual hired will have oversight of a 6,000 +/- ranch in South Texas, NE of Raymondville. Responsibilities include accountability for all livestock (buffalo, watusi, commercial xbred cows, horses), wildlife operations (no commercial activity), maintenance of infrastructure and equipment, range and grazing management (including brush management and wildlife habitat) and hospitality (ownership and guests only).
Expectations of ownership are high but reasonable.
This ranch is managed with a keen focus on stewardship and wildlife conservation, as well as being a responsible member and contributor to our local community.
Qualifications: B.S. degree in related field is preferred but not absolutely necessary. In addition, experience, skills, and a successful history of management in this and related fields will be considered in evaluating prospective employees. The individual selected must have a valid drivers license, and certifications as may be helpful for completion of ranch objectives (private burn certifications, herbicide application permit, etc.).
Other qualifications include:
- General Understanding of Excel, Word, Mapping, and data entry
- Understanding of general accounting principles and financial performance
- Physical Capabilities to work in the harsh South Texas Environment
- Good communication skills, willingness to seek input and keep ownership informed
- Team builder
- Unquestionable integrity and character
- Self starter and strategic thinker
- Takes hold of assignments and operations
- Safety and security conscious
Responsibilities:
- Understanding and adherence to HCA Mission Statement and Goals
- Sales, Purchase, Production, and Marketing of Livestock
- Understanding and Enforcement of Ranch Policies as adopted by Ownership
- Ability to manage logistical and regulatory challenges
- Representative and active in industry associations, water board, governmental regulatory authorities (especially TAHC and TP&WD), environmental compliance, local government, etc.
- Performance benchmarking
- Budgeting and financial compliance w/ budgets (including capital items)
Estimated Salary & Benefits: Dependent on qualifications, but competitive. Housing, bonus, insurance, 401K and other benefits are included.
To Apply: If interested, please forward resume, short cover letter, and recommendations to the contact below.
Ranch Contact Name:
Julia Bleier
jbleier@propact1.com || 646-915-2143