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Guides & Outfitters Liaison

Posted: May 12, 2025

Position: Guides & Outfitters Liaison

Location: San Antonio, TX

Hours: Monday – Friday; some weekends and travel required

Department: Hunter Advocacy

Who We Are

https://www.safariclub.org/

Hunting is an ancient tradition passed down from the earliest times of man to the present day. Hunters participate directly in the natural world and care enough to make sure that it continues in all of its awesome beauty and diversity.

Safari Club International is a U.S.-based organization of more than 50,000 hunters and nearly 200 chapters worldwide, dedicated to protecting the right to hunt and to promote wildlife conservation. Between SCI and its sister organization, the SCI Foundation, we have put more than $70 Million on the ground for conservation since 2000. In the U.S. and abroad, hunters are part of a system that keeps the rivers, forests and fields intact and maintains the wildlife.

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.

Summary

The Guide & Outfitter Liaison represents SCI to the Professional Guide & Outfitter Associations (G&O Associations) in the United States, Canada, Africa and other countries as assigned, as well as serving as the communications conduit to SCI from the G&O community when warranted and practical. The Liaison informs and educates all members of the G & O Associations as to the benefits of membership in SCI, benefits of exhibiting at the SCI International Hunters Convention, encourages participation in the SCI Auction donation program (for SCI exhibitors) and informing the professionals as to the successful Hunter Advocacy, Conservation, and other meaningful and pertinent programs the Club accomplishes. The Liaison will report on the activities of the Club and be an advocate and spokesman for SCI. The Liaison is responsible for establishing and maintaining an exhibit at every G&O meeting SCI attends and to actively solicit memberships in SCI from attendees present.

Incumbents must manage ambitious time constraints and conflicting priorities and maintain professional decorum during interactions which may be volatile and have the potential to become confrontational and unpleasant. Contacts are internal and external and include employees at all levels of the organization. The environment is fast paced and constantly changing. Incumbents are called upon to be resourceful problem solvers.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain an exhibit at every G&O meeting SCI attends and actively recruit members for SCI from attendees present. Coordinate supplies, materials, and additional help as needed.
  • Solicit new hunt donations to SCI from existing exhibitors at each meeting attended - and negotiate upgraded, enhanced, and improved values of donations from existing donors who have the ability and aptitude to provide more valuable donations.
  • Identify new possible exhibitors who have the desire to exhibit and have the desire to donate valuable quality hunts and adventures that will improve and enhance SCI’s existing auction offerings
  • Ability to serve as an official SCI Record Book of Big Game Animals Measuring Instructor. Work with the Record Book Department to implement plans to conduct and promote strong attendance at G&O held measuring seminars. Coordinate supplies, materials, and additional help as needed.
  • Encourage and promote entries into the SCI Record Book and participation in the World Hunting Awards program.
  • Create monthly report of activities. Included in the report should be any intelligence news, challenges and successes, volunteer and staff contact information updates, and notable highlights from each G&O meeting attended.
  • Track regulations or proposed legislation resulting in changes to the professional hunting industry.
  • Provide counsel and advice to SCI on screening new possible guides and outfitters seeking exhibit space at the SCI annual convention.
  • Provide counsel and advice to SCI on guide and outfitter complaints and assist in resolving and addressing complaints and problems.
  • Attend other meetings as approved such as the SCI International Hunters Convention and/or SCI Board meetings, AWCP and/or AWCF, industry trade shows and other events as they are identified.
  • Provide the Club expertise, counsel, and advice on the SCI donor evaluation program.
  • Assist with Grant & Aid requests requested from G&O Associations. Responsibilities include tracking of financial components related to all annual G&O Association’s grants, convention booth allocations and complimentary convention passes, booths, etc.
  • Coordinate SCI’s donations of Fundraising Gifts to G&O Associations.
  • Provide guidance, expertise, and counsel in the annual SCI G&O Workshop.
  • Participate in the monthly calls with the G&O Association community.
  • Assist with Trade Show planning and attendance where necessary.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Work Location and Travel Requirements

This position is work from home. This position travels up to 50% of the time, including to the SCI annual convention, site visits, Board Meetings, and events required by SCI/F. International travel required.

Skills and Abilities

  • Proven problem solving and leadership skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite software, to include OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams with an ability to become familiar with SCI-specific programs and software.
  • Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal and customer service skills, organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders; ability to respond to needs in a tactful and strategic manner.
  • Ability to build long-term relationships with stakeholders.
  • Motivation and strong desire to take on new challenges and learn as much as possible.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.

Qualifications and Education

  • Five years of experience in the outdoor or sportsman’s industry required
  • Direct experience as a hunter and understanding of international hunting required
  • Experience with trade shows and or sales preferred
  • Valid driver’s license with ability to be insurable on SCI policy
  • Must be able to travel internationally

Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position may be considered.

Benefits

Safari Club International offers a full benefit package. Please go to our careers page to view our Benefit Summary: https://safariclub.org/careers/

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