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Outdoor-Hive Newsletter April 30, 2025
Tips and career/job opportunities in the shooting, hunting, archery, and sportfishing industries.
David Dolbee & Kevin Paulson
April 30, 2025
The Power of Strategic Networking in Your Job Search
In today's competitive job market, the art of networking has become more crucial than ever. But contrary to popular belief, networking isn't about collecting business cards or accumulating LinkedIn connections — it's about building meaningful, long-lasting professional relationships that can shape your career trajectory.
The Three-Phase Networking Strategy
Successful networking can be broken down into three distinct phases, each playing a vital role in your professional development and job search journey.
Phase 1: Making Initial Connections
Start by attending industry events, conferences, seminars, and meetups. These venues provide perfect opportunities for initial introductions. Exchange contact information and connect on LinkedIn, but remember — this is just the beginning. Look for common interests beyond work to establish a more personal connection.
Phase 2: Relationship Building
This crucial phase transforms casual acquaintances into valuable professional connections. Schedule lunch meetings, attend conferences together, or maintain regular email correspondence. The key is mutual engagement — both parties should be learning about and supporting each other professionally.
Phase 3: Long-Term Maintenance
Reserved for those special connections where professional respect meets personal compatibility. These relationships often extend beyond the workplace, involving social meetups and mentorship opportunities. While you can't maintain this level with everyone, these connections often become your strongest advocates in your career journey.
Quality Over Quantity
Remember that building a strong professional network isn't about the number of connections you have. Focus on developing meaningful relationships at different levels:
Basic Connections (80%): People you've met but haven't developed deeper relationships with.
Growing Relationships (18%): Regular professional contacts with whom you actively maintain communication.
Close Professional Allies (2%): Your inner circle of mentors and trusted colleagues.
Key Takeaways for Job Seekers
Networking is a long-term investment — don't expect immediate job offers.
Focus on genuine relationship building rather than transactional networking.
Maintain regular contact with your network, not just when you need something.
Value the relationships that naturally evolve into mentorships.
Remember, the strongest job recommendations come from people who know you well and have witnessed your professional growth over time. Start building these relationships today. Your future career opportunities may depend on them.
Firearms
Administers the Glock Professional, Inc. training courses to Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement agencies, the United States Military and other approved entities. Communicates with the Administrative Supervisor - Training Coordinator regarding the scheduling of classes, Reviews and updates Glock Professional, Inc. course outlines and training class materials.
Supports training through research and development of programs and techniques. Supervise, communicate and coordinate with firearm Instructors on their training and travel schedules. Supervise the Administrative, GSSF Field Operations and Facility Supervisors & staffs.
Administers the GSSF match programs (Outdoor & Indoor). Assists in the development and administration of the company security program. Responsible for the initial budget and plans for the Training Division / GSSF and monitoring of the same.
The Area Manager, Commercial Sales drives business growth across Europe by managing customer relationships, ensuring high service levels, and identifying new opportunities. Reporting to the Director, this role oversees market turnover, margins, and risk mitigation while collaborating with production planning to ensure product availability. The ideal candidate has strong sales execution, forecasting, and negotiation skills, with a proven track record in market development and revenue growth.
Mission94 Firearms Education Center is seeking a creative and results-driven on-site part-time Social Media Manager/Creator to develop and execute engaging social media content while maintaining brand consistency. This role involves direct collaboration with the Tawani Enterprises Inc. Marketing Team to align with overarching brand strategies while fostering community engagement and growing the digital presence. This role reports directly to the General Manager and Operations Manager.
The International Sales Manager requires an individual who can coordinate multiple projects concurrently as well as the ability to connect and communicate with individuals from different locations, cultures, and business climates from around the world. The International Sales Manager role will have equal parts outward facing by identifying new customers and opportunities, attending trade shows, managing a network of international representatives and distributors as well as inward facing responsibility in working with engineering teams, new products teams, finance teams and production teams to execute and oversee order and contract requirements. The International Sales Manager will be responsible for their respective territory and all sales and profitability metrics assigned to that territory.
The Health, Safety, and Emergency Response Supervisor is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining EH&S procedures and programs in accordance with corporate and division policies and procedures to meet company business requirements, minimize risks, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The Health, Safety, and Emergency Response Supervisor provides performance management coaching and career development planning for direct reports and technical EH&S coaching and expertise to the broader organization.
Identifies, evaluates, and develops recommendations for the continuous improvement of safety, product/process quality, productivity, manufacturing costs, and schedule performance through application of lean manufacturing principles.
Analyzes production performance. With the assistance of the AMG team members, identifies capacity and other issues. Assists in defining appropriate short-term corrective actions. Responsible for understanding the root cause of more long-term issues and ensures the implementation of the appropriate corrective action (s) to prevent future occurrence.
identifies training requirements for his/her employees and area of responsibilities, securing the necessary resources and tools for developing employees’ skills to ensure competency in their assigned jobs.
Assists with the management of and provides editorial support essential to the daily operation of American Rifleman magazine and associated properties. Ensures that all work satisfies established quality standards and policies, and meets monthly and seasonal production deadlines. Supervises Assistant and Associate editors.
Assists with the daily production and advertising operations resulting in monthly issues (print and/or digital) of magazines accurately and punctually according to established quality standards and policies.
The HR Specialist provides key Human Resources support to SIG employees, managers and Human Resource Business Partners in various areas including, but not limited to, HR processes, employee relations, administrative functions, and communication.
Currently seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst to support its ammunition business by providing reporting and analysis to help drive informed decision-making. This role involves working across four sites to understand their operations, providing cost analysis, planning and forecast support, and will be an essential contributor to understanding and communicating the company’s financial performance.
The Power House Operator is responsible for the overall operation and serviceability of boilers, air compressors, water supply system, and fire pumps and their associated systems and auxiliary equipment and components. Monitors, adjusts and records equipment information as required. Ensures equipment and processes are operating within specifications and that all applicable rules, regulations and standards at plant, city, county, state, and federal levels are adhered to. Operates wastewater treatment plant in absence of wastewater treatment operator/technicians. Performs economically feasible repairs to the greatest extent possible with stocked or purchased parts and available tools.
Serves as a strategic partner to the CEO, ensuring alignment between the organization’s long-term and short-term business objectives. This role will focus on driving execution, facilitating communication, and fostering a culture of accountability and high performance across all levels of the organization.
The Public Relations Specialist works closely with the Sr. Marketing Manager to develop, manage and implement programs designed to create and drive media coverage and maintain a favorable public image of the company. The PR Specialist initiates the activities, functions, events, and initiatives pertinent to public relations, media relations and social media to support the goals and objectives of the overall Marketing Plan. He/she produces press releases specific to appropriate markets; decides prioritization and how to best utilize available resources; seeks creative ways to maximize publicity for the company. This person also assists with a wide range of programs for broadcast, web and publications, including developing PR strategy, creating and implementing media projects.
The Buyer for Firearms is responsible for buying, assortment selection, inventory productivity, margin enhancement, promotional cadences, vendor management, and overall ownership of respective Firearm Merchandise Category to support Range USA’s rapid growth initiatives.
Build high-end precision rifles while using attention to detail and the ability to problem solve and adapt. Completion of gunsmithing projects and repairs such as machine, assemble and paint. Disassembly and organization of customer rifles, scheduled machine maintenance, shop maintenance, assembly of small components, hands-on work with firearms. Travel up to 10% may be required
Maintain the flow of business by processing orders placed by registered Dealers. Generate Sales orders in NetSuite from purchase orders provided by dealers. Process Dealer orders efficiently with clear and concise communication. Consistently work to build the Dealer Network by calling on the internal network of dealers. Solicit potential new dealers through strategic outreach.
Maintain records of all backordered items and process promptly when able. Ensure compliance by auditing all dealer records for current FFL/SOT license and state specific resale certifications for tax-exempt sales. Provide prompt and effective customer service, including special circumstances and error resolution Collaborate with other internal departments to ensure correct information and ensure efficient workflow.
The SEC (Sig Experience Center) Retail Sales Associate is responsible for providing direct assistance and sales support to customers, students, and SIG Sauer employees regarding general Academy/SEC information, product inquiries, order status, account inquiries, and customer conflict resolution. The SEC Retail Sales Associate also collaborates and aids the SEC management, SEC retail & range staff, and Academy staff to provide the support that will align with corporate marketing and sales initiatives to ultimately result in the successful operation of the SEC (Sig Experience Center).
Develop and create design concepts, drawings in Solidworks. Design, create, implement, and maintain manufacturing processes. Generate and build line layouts within planned timeframes for New Product Introductions. Identify gaps and/or unnecessary redundancies. Make improvements of existing products. Investigate and solve problems in cooperation with Quality and Operations departments.
Manage and maintain Technical Product Roadmap and scheduling. Define, develop, and maintain product testing protocols for each product and lead testing exercises to validate new product designs and product improvements. Maintain standards for technical drawings, internal specifications, and engineering documentation.
Production Operator Essential Functions includes Operation, troubleshooting, and machine adjustments. Loads cardboard boxes into production equipment. Transports palletized materials using a forklift. Performs quality checks. Adheres to all safety requirements, including lockout/tagout and wearing required PPE.
Operates industrial machining equipment to machine parts as needed. Troubleshoot and repair industrial machinery as needed. Performs machine tear down and repair as needed. Utilizes various hand tools to perform tasks. Uses gauges and measuring instruments as necessary. Perform all mechanical, machinist, and other maintenance tasks as assigned.
Position may include climbing ladders and entering confined spaces. May include exposure to wet, humid, and extreme temperatures. Installs and fits machined components. Bore, ream, polish, and size large and small inside diameter holes to very close tolerances.
Seeking an experienced Sr Manager, Product Finance to join the Outdoor Performance platform team which consists of Bushnell, Blackhawk, Camp Chef, Primos, Simms Fishing, Stone Glacier, and other outdoor accessory brands. The Outdoor Performance strategic priorities are to be consumer-first focused, lead with power brands, and invest inwards. We will build the Outdoor Performance business by creating focus and power with the consumer. The Finance team will work cross-functionally to provide accurate financial forecasts, understand risks, and facilitate improvements to profitability.
Hunting
The Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) and Idaho Fish and Game Department are seeking a highly motivated, dedicated individual to fill the role of Transportation Technical Assistance Liaison to support IDFG with providing biological technical assistance to ITD. In this role, you will be a critical member of an interagency team supporting ITD’s programs and projects with a nexus to fish, wildlife, and botanical resources.
This position will provide leadership and creativity for exploring and implementing solutions to benefit both conservation and society’s transportation needs. If you are passionate about conservation and helping people, this position will offer you a fulfilling role supporting the convergence of the MDF, IDFG, and ITD missions. The individual will be an MDF employee and will be eligible for MDF’s benefits package. The individual will also work closely with the MDF staff and volunteers.
This position is responsible for the production of graphic materials and the design of publications like newspapers or/and magazines. Provides technical support and pre-flighting for publications if required.
All applicants should demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, hunting as an essential part of biologically sound and ethically responsible international wildlife management. The ideal candidate will have an existing knowledge of SCI’s current programs and mission and be passionate about hunter’s rights.
The Social Media Specialist will optimize communication on various social media platforms for multiple premium brands within PRADCO’s Outdoor Products division, with a focus on Summit Treestands, Knight & Hale Game Calls, Texas Hunter Products, Code Blue Scents, Ani-Logics, MAXXTUFF, and Whitetail Institute. In coordination with internal and external resources, this position is responsible for content development, execution, community engagement, and reporting across all applicable social media channels. This position reports to the Digital Marketing Manager and requires strategic and creative thinking, a passion for strengthening brand reputation, and the ability to work with a team to ensure growth.
Seeking a part-time Field Director to execute program services. As a Field Director the candidate will organize volunteers and conduct membership events. Additionally, the Field Director will act as a liaison between all regional activities and National Headquarters. Guidance and resources will be provided by National Headquarters to help you succeed at delivering remarkable events. This part-time position could develop into a full-time salaried position.
This position is responsible for day-to-day operations related to firearms at RMEF’s distribution center, including accurate and efficient acquisitions, dispositions, and inventory control. Responsible for compliance with federal and state law pertaining to storage and the transfer of firearms to other licensed FFL dealers, individuals and BATF firearm traces.
Looking for an Ecommerce Content Manager to join the team. In this role, you will drive the commercial performance of the sitkagear.com website as it relates to content planning, execution, and strategy. Working with the Ecom Product Specialist and Ecom leaders, and alongside colleagues in Marketing, Merchandising, Product, and IT, this role is responsible for ensuring the adoption and operational excellence of web content experiences. This position will be located at the Bozeman facility in Bozeman, Montana, with the possibility of a hybrid remote work arrangement, depending upon the responsibilities of the role and business needs.
The National Deer Association is seeking a creative and motivated Social Media Intern to help grow its online reach and engage with the deer-hunting and conservation community. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in outdoor communications, content creation, and social media management.
Would you like to talk about hunting and fishing and outdoor products all day with consumers with the same passions? That is what makes Revelyst consumer experience top notch. Revelyst Brands include Bushnell, Camp Chef, Primos, Champion, Simms Fishing, Stone Glacier, Blackhawk and more. As a Consumer Experience Outfitter, you express passion for wanting to help customers learn how to use its products and love them. This creates a fast-paced and dynamic culture where its customers come first.
The Consumer Experience Outfitter is responsible for all aspects of order processing from initial purchase until the customer is satisfied with the delivery of their order. The Consumer Experience Outfitter is a primary consumer contact and is responsible for assuring the consumer receives excellent service, in addition to acting with Management as a consumer advocate.
As the Director of social media at Brunt, you’ll lead the strategy and programming across its owned social media channels, with the goal of creating compelling stories to efficiently drive brand awareness and build a healthy funnel of follower acquisition.
Reporting to the Chief Brand Officer, you’ll play a crucial role in growing BRUNT Workwear brand affinity and ensuring the company’s brand identity remains consistent through all social media endeavors.
In addition, this role will also lead special projects for its CEO, Eric Girouard, where his personal social media channels are involved.
The Visitor Center Coordinator supports the daily operations of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) Elk Country Visitor Center (VC) by providing exceptional customer service, engaging visitors in RMEF’s mission, and assisting with retail operations. This role focuses on creating a welcoming atmosphere, promoting RMEF’s conservation efforts, and ensuring an attractive and organized retail environment. Weekend work is required.
This position serves as the office’s primary receptionist for all general calls, emails and in-person visitors, as well as performs a variety of general office support responsibilities. Responsible for the timely coordination, processing, and completion of assigned mailings and other communication projects.
SLA Outdoors is seeking a result driven representative to manage current portfolio of customers and prospect new customers in Kansas, Missouri and Southern IL.
The Systems Analyst is responsible for analyzing, designing, documenting, and supporting new and existing software solutions and systems. This role focuses on troubleshooting, training, and evaluating RMEF systems while providing clear documentation and recommending process improvements. Additional responsibilities include application and database administration, workflow optimization, and providing customer service and technical support.
Seeking a Key Account Sales Manager for Moultrie who will focus on the Mid-West and Western Territory and the Independent and Strategic Accounts included within. The Key Account Sales Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and executing effective strategic plans to meet customer and company objectives. This role’s primary purpose will be responsible for setting and achieving sales targets, establishing professional relationships with key customer accounts, and identifying new potential customers and market opportunities. The Key Account Sales Manager will establish the vision, set the course of action, and execute the business plan for each of their accounts. This position reports to the Director of Key Accounts.
Looking for a Marketing Leader to join the Sitka Gear team. In this role, you will build the multi-year marketing campaign strategy in alignment to the marketing roadmap. This person will support the optimization of acquisition and retention efforts for new and existing media types. This position will be located at its facility in Bozeman Montana, with the possibility of a hybrid remote work arrangement, depending upon the responsibilities of the role and business needs. Relocation assistance may be offered for this role.
The Mossy Oak Field Producer & Content Creator role is an opportunity for you to express your creativity not only through the lens, but with project management and fresh ideas. You’ll see your work at a national level across multiple media channels in Socials, websites, traditional print, TV and more
Your core responsibility will be completion of various video and photo content production and editing projects that will take place both in the field and in its studio facilities.
Editing skills are preferred but not required – we offer training on editing alongside the latest tools and technology to help not only fulfill your responsibilities but grow your personal and professional skill sets.
The Staff Accountant will work diligently to ensure the continued financial and operational integrity of the company. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a variety of sectors and fields, such as retail, supply chain, and audit.
This career requires significant organizational skills, the ability to communicate clearly, the ability to balance multiple projects at once, and deliver on timelines.
Archery
Looking for a Machine Operator for the metal finishing area. You would be responsible for setting up and maintaining Anodize equipment and processes including calibrating product and making the necessary machine adjustments to ensure a quality product.
Provide maintenance support in the arrow fletching department including setting up and troubleshooting fletching machines as well as preventive maintenance and machine repair. Work as a team player to help us find better and more efficient ways to produce archery products.
The Customer Relations Representative will manage all aspects of customer account management, including receiving and processing customer orders, addressing inquiries and complaints, and offering technical advice on products and services. This role is essential in building and maintaining positive customer relationships while supporting various internal departments.
Fishing
Seeking a passionate and creative Social Media Manager to join the team at Mayfly Outdoors. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing the social media strategy to enhance brand awareness and engage its community of outdoor enthusiasts. This position is vital in promoting its mission and products while fostering a vibrant online presence.
Are you a design student with a passion for creativity, an eye for detail, and a love for the outdoors? As a Graphic Design Intern at Pure Fishing, you’ll dive into hands-on design projects that bring its iconic brands to life. Whether you’re working on packaging concepts, logos, or marketing materials, this is your chance to turn your ideas into real-world impact—all while learning from a talented and collaborative team in its Columbia, SC office.
Are you passionate about e-commerce, digital merchandising, and creating seamless shopping experiences? As an E-commerce Site Merchandising Manager at Pure Fishing, you’ll play a key role in optimizing its direct-to-consumer (DTC) websites for multiple iconic brands. You’ll be responsible for curating product assortments, enhancing site navigation, and driving online sales, all while ensuring that its digital storefronts deliver an exceptional customer experience. If you’re equal parts creative visionary and data-driven strategist, this is the role for you!
Seeking a full time WA who will assume a crucial role in the company’s shipping, receiving, warranty, and quality control operations. This position is ideal for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial work environment who understand the important role warehouse operations play within the setting of a fast growing business.
An ideal candidate will have experience in a warehouse or in a retail/consumer products setting, ideally having some experience shipping packages. All candidates should be detail oriented, highly dependable, dedicated to their work and have uncompromising ethics.
Miscellaneous
This position will require you to have a solid understanding of Azure and Microsoft development technologies. This team member will act as a full stack developer working from the database through the backend to the client side. You will also work with product development and other software teams to ensure the completion of visions and timelines set by the business.
This position is responsible for soliciting expiring, expired members, and specialized selected member list to renew or upgrade their Safari Club International membership. This position requires making a significant number of outbound phone calls each day and sending follow-up communications as necessary based on a provided membership database. An integral function of this position is to maintain and implement a plan that includes strategies for continued improvement to reach higher retention rates. This position requires a results-driven, self-motivated individual that is motivated on a sales-incentivized basis.
This job operates in a professional office environment. This position travels up 35% of the time, including to the SCI annual convention and any other trade shows or events of interest to SCI/F or supported by SCI/F.
All applicants should demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, hunting as an essential part of biologically sound and ethically responsible international wildlife management. The ideal candidate will have an existing knowledge of SCI’s current programs and mission and be passionate about hunter’s rights.
Seeking a Sr. Materials Sourcing Manager to join a talented Softgoods team. In this role, you will lead and implement an enterprise-wide raw materials sourcing strategy. This includes partnering closely with product teams across the portfolio of brands to collaboratively define and refine an optimized material sourcing strategy that meets consumer expectations, supports unique needs such as innovation and sustainability but also builds scale and leverage when and where possible. You will also help to establish and grow supplier partnerships and manage and improve performance.
Operate and instruct others in the operation of material moving equipment, stand up forklift and related vehicles inside the warehouse. Determine sequence for loading and unloading shipments for maximum space utilization, safety and damage protection. Inspect and perform minor maintenance on equipment daily. Perform computer lookup/inquiries to determine product location and/or description.
Responsible for receiving, stocking of all inbound shipments; unload and load materials onto or from shipping containers, pallets, racks and shelves. Maintain inventory controls by collecting stock location orders, printing requests, recording amounts of items received, and counting of physical inventory. Operate manual dollies, manual platform lifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and hand tools used in warehouse operations safely and as instructed. Identify obvious damage to equipment and materials through visual inspection.
Looking for a hands-on Email Marketing Specialist to own the execution of BRUNT Workwear’s email and SMS campaigns. In this role, you’ll manage campaigns end-to-end while working closely with leadership to drive customer engagement. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about building strong customer relationships, we’d love to hear from you.
The Sr. Product Manager is a core member of the Innovation Team acting as the bridge from product idea to go-to-market initiatives and beyond. This person will be constantly reviewing the product line, its details and its strategy while working with nearly every department in the organization, domestically and internationally, as well as external partners. This person will be managing the product line with the consumer always in focus while pushing the envelope of what is possible for the best product performance and user experience.
Social Media Manager – Tawani Enterprises – Kenosha, WI – Part Time