The High Lonesome Ranch
ROLE / PROFILE
ORGANIZATION : THE HIGH LONESOME RANCH, De Beque – Colorado
ROLE : GENERAL MANAGER (GM)
Employment : Full-time / Exempt Role
Location : The High Lonesome Ranch, DeBeque Colorado
Reports to : Board of Directors
The High Lonesome Ranch (Ranch) is seeking to hire a General Manager (GM) with proven, demonstratable abilities to be the hands-on, entrepreneurial, creative manager of our diverse working and guest Ranch. This role is an opportunity to help achieve the Ranch’s mission, make a difference and be part of a multi-disciplinary team to achieve results that extend beyond the Ranch.
The High Lonesome Ranch
A working and guest Ranch with conservation at the core of all our activities sits along the spine of the continent on the Western slope of the Colorado Rockies. The High Lonesome Ranch has dedicated significant resources and efforts to conserve and restore these important habitats and watersheds. We continue our mission on this iconic landscape for the land itself and for wildlife. The Ranch partners with local, regional, and national landowners, research institutions, NGOs, government agencies and private companies to understand these vast lands, direct regenerative activities, and share what we learn with others.
Everything we do at the Ranch begins with the Land. The Ranch encompasses 370+ square miles of private and leased mountain forests, grasslands, spring creeks, wetlands and alpine mesas of altitudes ranging from 4,200 to 9,400 feet. The Ranch is dedicated to an economically sustainable operating model that incorporates quality guest services, a livestock and agriculture operation and multiple initiatives to support and enhance these lands. Regenerative ranching, including adaptive grazing and regenerative agriculture, uses natural processes to not just sustain the land as it is today, but restore it and share with our many guests and partners.
GENERAL MANAGER – ROLE
The GM will provide operational excellence through thoughtful management and leadership, outstanding hospitality, as well as thoughtful financial management of the business. The successful candidate will be a key ambassador of our core values, mission, and story. This is a multi-faceted role, with diverse responsibilities, requiring teamwork, entrepreneurship and adaptability focused on continuous improvement and delivery of goals in partnership with staff. With a passion for land conservation, the GM must be adaptable to granular operation detail as well as acting and fulfilling a long-term strategy and vision.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The position will report directly to the Board of Directors of the Ranch and/or their designated representative.
The position will oversee the daily business operations of The High Lonesome Ranch. In doing so, the GM will work closely with providing leadership and support to the Ranch’s key operations, including: Livestock & Agriculture, Guest Services and the Landscape & Maintenance departments. Each department works closely together to enhance the skill and abilities of each of the respective managers and their staff.
The GM is responsible for business operations, leadership development, internal communication, community engagement, marketing, human resources, and administration. The role is multi-faceted with diverse responsibilities requiring business acumen and entrepreneurship with a focus on continuous execution and improvement of goals in partnership with staff. An ability to switch context from granular operating activities to longer-term planning and strategy are essential. Nature and the land are constantly changing which provide both challenges and opportunities daily.
The GM is expected to be a working manager and have a solid knowledge of Ranch operations in order to oversee all activities but also lend a helping hand as needed. The GM will initiate or recommend plans to improve overall Ranch operations.
Administration & Operations
Manage and implement the operational systems that have been put in place and where needed, make improvements.
- Lead the development of strategic goals to drive financial performance, enhance ecological impact and deepen community, partner, and agency connections.
- Improve growth strategies and revenue streams within the scope of the Ranch’s mission.
- Identify, implement, and build on opportunities to ensure the Ranch’s longevity of operations.
- Support managers providing effective input and feedback and work professionally across all operations.
Hospitality and Guest Services
The GM will have a strong hospitality orientation and is required to provide excellence with on-site guests and stakeholders. Guest activities are connected to our Ranch regenerative operations and mutually support the other.
- Cultivate the Ranch’s presence with our guests and stakeholders in land use, conservation, agriculture, regenerative activities, sporting pursuits, activities, and events.
- Cultivate the Ranch’s presence with guests; grow our guest programs and guest experiences and activities that befits the Ranch’s mission and goals.
- Build upon our guest programs to share our landscape and high-quality guest offerings.
- Ensure strong communication with guests and stakeholders.
- Knowledge and understanding of conservation and all Ranch activities.
Financial Management
- Maintain communication with the Board regarding operations and performance.
- Responsible for implementing board’s strategy and directives into operational business plan.
- Spearheading budgeting process; directing and coordinating department heads for bottom-up budget
- Prepare accurate quarterly written reports on business unit operations, progress, and budget variances.
Agencies and Partners
The GM is expected to generate and report to applicable local, state, and federal stakeholders of the Ranch. It is imperative that the GM maintain good working relations with the local, county and state governments as well as federal agencies. The Ranch works with multiple agencies, including the Bureau of Land Management, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife. The GM will also cultivate and steward positive working relationships and maintain good communication with key NGOs, corporate partners, and other private landowners.
Human Resources
- Hold managers accountable and have an ability to add value and resolve interpersonal issues calmly, transparently, and impartially.
- Ensure compliance to Ranch policies and coordination and implementation of HR issues from a legal and behavioral standpoint.
Organizational Compliance
- Ensure organizational policies are administered consistently, and if/when necessary, handle employee issues professionally and responsibly.
- Ensure Ranch compliance and general risk management with all permits, licenses, insurance policies and other administrative processes.
QUALIFICATIONS
- The GM must be proactive and committed to learning about and implementing the mission of the Ranch.
- A passion for the land, conservation, and wildlife.
- A management style that befits a growth organization, based on collaboration, curiosity, active listening, clear communication, problem-solving and accountability.
- A track-record of managing, operating, and developing a business.
- Experience and passion in a hospitality and guest services operation and/or resort management.
- Minimum of 6 years of management experience in an operating business, guest service, ranching operation with more than 10 employees.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
- Entrepreneurial and learning mindset.
- Strong business and financial acumen, including ability to read, interpret and develop actionable responses to financial statements.
- Excellent project management skills.
- Strong computer literacy including Microsoft Office, Excel, and familiarity with digital technology tools.
- Education: Minimum of an undergraduate degree, preferably in business, hotel management, ranch management or agribusiness or other applicable program. Combination of education and experience will be considered.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Position Type: Full-time
Compensation to be commensurate with applicant’s experience and to be discussed directly with the Board of Directors. Salary range: $65,000 – $95,000
Benefits:
- Medical
- HSA
- On-Site Housing Is Available for Rent, if Vacancy is Open.
- Clothing Allowance
- Leave Consisting of Vacation, Sick, and Holiday
- Life Insurance
- 401k Vested Matching
- Revenue Sharing
INFORMATION
For more information about the Ranch please visit:
https://thehighlonesomeranch.com
TO APPLY:
Forward bio & resume to our email address.
CONTACT
[email protected]
The High Lonesome Ranch
0275 County Road 222
De Beque, Colorado
81630 – USA
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