This week, I am in the Land Between the Lakes at the Kentucky Dam Village State Park for the AGLOW (Association of Greater Lakes Outdoor Writers) Annual Conference. It was at this show almost a year ago that I began shopping this idea of an employment newsletter around and gaining ideas from people on how best to get this newsletter launched. A lot of folks in our industry probably have no idea that there are groups such as AGLOW that support our industry. AGLOW connects outdoor media, outdoor writers, and outdoor content creators with companies from the industry as well as tourism departments at events like this for a week of networking, shooting, fishing, and a whole lot of fun.

I have been involved in organizations like this since 2008, just after I began building HuntingLife.com. It was being able to connect with like minded individuals that helped fuel my desire to be an outdoor communicator and become a better writer. It was also those connections that has helped me to grow my career and my business. When I saw the opportunity to apply for the position of Executive Director for AGLOW, I jumped at the chance to apply for and interview for this position and ultimately accept this position. I was, and am, honored to step into this role. I look forward to the challenge. I am sure I will talk about my passion for this organization in future issues.

As we build Outdoor Hive, it is very much on the minds of both Dave and I that it will be the community of our subscribers and the networking opportunities we provide that will be one of our most important assets we have to nurture. This is one of the reasons we have asked all of our subscribers to double-opt to our newsletter. This is also why we are slowly building this newsletter with quality job listings and funny dad jokes.

Thank you for joining us on this ride.

~ Kevin and Dave

This Week’s Employment Listings

Deputy Director – Midway USA – Columbia, MO – Full Time

The MidwayUSA Foundation, a national 501(c)(3) public charity in Columbia, Missouri, seeks an experienced Deputy Director. The Deputy Director is a vital part of the Foundation’s senior leadership team, responsible for leading and managing the Programs Group, ensuring compliance with all grant-making and grant-compliance requirements. This role involves working closely with the Executive Director to implement strategic initiatives, enhance organizational performance, and cultivate a collaborative and inclusive work environment. The Deputy Director will provide leadership to Program Managers, Program Coordinators, Marketers, and the Logistics Coordinator, equipping them to succeed in their respective roles.

Program Manager (West) – Midway USA – Columbia, MO – Full Time

As the Program Manager (PM) for the West region, you will play a crucial role in growing the Team Endowment Program by encouraging fundraising activities, acquiring new Team Endowment accounts, and providing exceptional support to current account holders. You will also support fellow PMs and engage with local, regional, and national youth shooting events to build relationships and advance the Foundation’s strategic goals.

VP of Sales – Fierce Firearms – St. George, UT – Full Time

Seeking a dynamic and experienced Vice President of Sales to lead our sales team and drive revenue growth in the firearms industry. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of market trends, customer needs, and the unique dynamics of the firearms sector. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record of developing successful sales strategies and building strong relationships with key stakeholders.

VP of Marketing – Fierce Firearms – St. George, UT – Full Time

Seeking an experienced and strategic Vice President of Marketing to lead our marketing initiatives in the firearms industry. This role is essential to driving the company’s growth, brand positioning, and market share. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in marketing leadership within the firearms, outdoor, or tactical industries, with a deep understanding of the market and consumer behavior.

Department Supervisor (Laser Engraving) – Baron Technology – Milford, CT – Full Time

The Laser Engraving Department Supervisor will play a crucial role in overseeing and coordinating the daily operations of the Engraving Department, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and exceptional quality in every project.

Graphic Designer / Marketing Specialist – Capstone Precision Group – Mesa, AZ – Full Time

Design/create the artwork and visual tools to help manage the Capstone branding and marketing efforts as requested by the Marketing and Communications Directors. Maintain CA brand standards regarding giveaways, advertisements, videos, photos, training, products, etc., for global markets. Manage photography, video, and campaign visual elements for Berger brand marketing purposes and support other CA brands. Help manage budgets and provide administrative support for the Director of Marketing. Support multimedia efforts for trade shows, sponsorships, event planning, product development, promotional campaigns, and any other branding visual elements

Ammunition Inspector – Capstone Precision Group – Mesa, AZ – Full Time

The Ammo Department Inspector is responsible for monitoring our product and packaging quality according to our tolerances, specification, and requirements. The position responsibilities consist of using inspections tools and equipment to audit the products being produced or assembled.  Inspection data is recoded using our Statistical Process Control system.

Building Maintenance Technician/Mechanic – Capstone Precision Group – Mesa, AZ – Full Time

The Maintenance Technician/Mechanic will oversee the performance and maintenance of large production machinery. This position works closely with the Department Manager, Plant Manager, Department Mangers, Shift Supervisors and Engineering. The position requires good communication skills.  Must be able to plan and prioritize issued assignments according to need.  Expected to maintain over all care of the manufacturing machines, support equipment and utilities.  Requires research, brainstorming and fact-based decision.

Global Supply Chain Manager – Norma Precision – Savannah, GA – Full Time

The Global Supply Chain Manager develops the supply chain management strategy and builds the processes which guarantee the efficient movement and storage of raw materials, work-in- progress inventory, and the finished product from point of origin to point of consumption both for the product made in Norma USA and for the imported goods. This leadership role will be responsible for driving supply chain optimization initiatives, ensuring operational efficiency, and fostering a culture of excellence within the supply chain team, including direct oversight of the Senior Supply Chain Manager.

Events Coordinator – Delta Defense, LLC – West Bend, WI – Full Time

Ready to make an impact with your organizational skills? As an Events Coordinator at Delta Defense, your impact will span event planning, managing logistics, and handling administrative tasks for various events. 

You will engage directly with members and prospects, creating memorable experiences throughout the year. Excellent customer service skills are a must, and you'll need to be agile as this role requires the ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, based on event schedules.

Vice President of Product – Leatherman Tool Group – Portland, OR – Full Time

As the VP of Product, you'll be the cross-functional leader who unites the organization to achieve business goals. You'll design and lead comprehensive product line strategies for targeted industries, identifying opportunities, market needs, product roadmap, and sales potential. Your role will ensure that the entire company understands the product vision and direction, and you'll articulate actionable opportunities and insights gathered through research, consumer testing, and observations.

Die Designer, Tool & Die Team – Leatherman Tool Group – Portland, OR – Full Time

Looking for an experienced die designer or a tooling engineer who enjoys the die design process. Your core job focus will be die designs. You will work under minimal supervision while designing many types of metal stamping dies including coining, fineblank, and progressive dies, as well as designing any other tooling, prototype tooling, fixturing, or gaging needed to support business objectives, all while using proven Engineering and Tool and Die processes. Provides manufacturability feedback to cross-functional teams. Supports and mentors other Tool and Die team members and department Engineering staff. Supports the Tool & Die CI team with business objectives and goals related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Growth (SQDC&G).

Regional Director (Idaho) – Mule Deer Foundation – Remote – Full Time

Mule Deer Foundation’s (MDF) Regional Directors organize local volunteer chapters to hold fundraising events in support of the continued mission accomplishment of MDF, ensuring the conservation of mule deer, black-tailed deer and their habitat. Although primarily a fundraising position, Regional Directors also represent the organization with many State and Federal agencies, along with other related Conservation groups and events. Additionally, Regional Directors play a role in conservation work or “Boots on the Ground” opportunities. Regional Directors help to locate and schedule potential projects, acquire needed assets and funding and recruit and lead volunteers to assist in executing the work. A thorough understanding of MDF programs and conservation efforts is critical.

Assembler – SIG Sauer – Newington, NH – Full Time

Assemblers receive, assemble, disassemble, refinish, reassemble, perform final assembly, inspection, and ready various firearms for quality testing. Regular on-site attendance/punctuality is a necessary function of this position. Assemblers are responsible for all department-related assembly tasks as directed by the department Lead/Supervisor or an appointed representative. Product assembly includes, but is not limited to, piece part preparation, slide assembly, frame assembly, configuration modification, various firearm assembly, product packaging, and magazine assembly.

Assembler (All Shifts) – SIG Sauer Inc. – Jacksonville, AR – Full Time

Assembly Operators will package ammunition manually or with various types of automated equipment. This is done with using the work/packaging instructions specified for each product or part. The Assembly Operators will verify that parts and/or finished products are in compliance with SIG SAUER’s quality standards Other duties may be assigned. Note, these positions are physical and require you to be on your feet for a full shift, bend, reach, pull, twist, etc.

Gun Vault Specialist – Cabela’s – Reno, NV – Full Time

The Gun Vault Specialist is responsible for backroom maintenance of all processes pertaining to Firearms. This role has the ability to safely handle firearms and adhere to all company, state, and federal firearms regulations. This position will be responsible for acquiring and disposing firearms and the integrity of the ATF required ARMS, and maintaining a complete, thorough and accurate firearms inventory in accordance with all company, local, state, and federal firearm regulation/policy. This position provides counter Sales and Customer Service for Firearms along with Floor and Counter Sales of other Hunting Merchandise. They perform various selling/customer service activities, to include greeting and acknowledging all customers in a prompt and friendly manner, handling merchandise with care, providing information, assistance and direction to customers.

Firearms Describer - Rock Island Auctions – Rock Island, IL – Full Time

Passion and enthusiasm for firearms and history, help describe beautiful, rare, unusual, historic, and mint condition world-class collectibles. With an eye for detail and focus on historical research, Describers work intimately with pieces of art and history from all over the world while writing descriptions of these pieces for RIAC world-class catalogs.

Manager, Technical Writing – SIG Sauer Inc. – Exeter, NH – Full Time

The Technical Writing Manager will oversee the Technical Writing Team within the Research & Development department. This position will require direct supervision of developing, editing, and maintaining proper control of all technical documentation within SIG SAUER. The Technical Writing Manager maintains a strong ability to collaborate with different business units within SIG SAUER and DoD technical writers to ensure a product that exceeds the expectations of various end user audiences.

Gunsmith – The Simple Vue – Brunswick, GA – Full Time

Seeking a qualified Gunsmith Services Technician to support the Client’s firearms maintenance program. The selected candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive maintenance and repair services for the Client’s firearms inventory, ensuring adherence to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) standards and all relevant policies.

Gunsmith – Blackout Defense – Chandler, AZ – Full Time

Assembling high-end AR-15 rifles and their subcomponents in a manner that reflects overall good judgment and a meticulous attention to fitment, finish, functionality, and quality; Identifying, diagnosing, and repairing any issues that arise during assembly and thoroughly function-checking your builds upon completion; Regularly communicating with the production and engineering teams regarding your assembly observations in order to facilitate the company culture of continuous product improvement.

Communication & Education Specialist – State of Oklahoma – Oklahoma City, OK – Full Time

The Communication and Education Division informs Oklahoma citizens about agency programs, policies, regulations and administers the Wildlife Departments Education programs. Under the general supervision of the Communication and or Education Supervisor, Communication and Education Specialist’s primary responsibility is to increase outdoor participation by growing a community of knowledgeable hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts. Communication and Education Specialists are a critical force behind ODWC’s external communication, marketing, education, and community outreach. Communication and Education Specialists are active in the community and can be found interacting with citizens, administering the Department’s education programs, or informing people about Department projects.

Facility Assistant – Easton Foundations – Chula Vista, CA – Part Time

The facility assistant will provide basic, routine maintenance on archery ranges and equipment to ensure the ranges are kept at tournament quality condition. This position also provides operational support before, during and after all center events in addition to providing support to archery program related activities as needed.

Hours: 20 - 25 hours per week including weekdays, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Accountant – Easton Technical Products – Salt Lake City, UT – Full Time

Perform Month-End Close & Reporting, Assist In Overseeing Companywide Budget, Analyze Capital Investment, Meet Federal And State Tax Reporting Requirements.

Machine Operator (Composites Department) – Easton Technical Products – Salt Lake City, UT – Full Time

We are currently looking for a Machine Operator in our Composites area. You would be responsible for running and maintaining equipment, troubleshooting machine issues, performing basic preventative maintenance, and performing hourly buyoffs and related documentation.

Project Manager Fishing – GSM Outdoors – Henderson, NV – Full Time

Immediate need for a talented Project Manager with experience in the Banking & Financial Industry. This is an 11+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential. The project will involve coordinating efforts between various outsourced vendors to integrate the selected digital banking platform with outsourced core banking systems. The project will also involve working with internal stakeholders to create and/or modify current operational processes to support the new digital banking functionality.

Field Producer – Mossy Oak – West Point, MS – Full Time

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 our 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 skillsets.

Electrician – Mossberg – North Haven, CT – Full Time

Under the direction of the Value Stream and Maintenance Manager, the Manufacturing Electrician plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our electrical systems. This role is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical infrastructure and equipment to minimize downtime and support production goals. Electrical expertise will contribute to maintaining a safe work environment and optimizing energy consumption.

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