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Wildlife Assistant and Hunting Guide

2/7/2026

The Wildlife Assistant and Hunting Guide will assist in the development, implementation, and execution of guided hunts while maintaining the infrastructure and equipment for the program. They will also serve as an advocate for Parker Ranch and the Hunting and Outdoors program, fielding questions and sharing information with stakeholders.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Parker Ranch is the second largest private landowner in Hawaii, founded in 1847. The company has three main operating divisions: Land, Livestock, and Forestry/Hardwoods. The Land Division is responsible for two main business functions, (1) land strategy and planning and (2) real estate development and marketing. The Livestock Division is responsible for managing the 5th largest ranching operation in the United States. The Forestry/Hardwoods Division is responsible for long-term forestry management and wood processing and marketing. The mission of Parker Ranch is to support the needs of the four beneficiaries of the Parker Ranch Foundation Trust by cultivating value from the land bequeathed to the trust by the last Parker family member to own and control the ranch - Richard Smart. As the communities in our region of Hawaii grow, the value derived from that growth through land development, and other forms of land use, increases the value of the ranch assets and therefore increases our ability to support the efforts of our beneficiaries to build capacity to support the needs of those same communities. The values of Parker Ranch are rooted in our diverse community, represented by many different ethnic groups who migrated to Hawaii, but most especially the culture of our indigenous native Hawaiian people. If we take care of the land, the land will take care of us. We prioritize land stewardship practices in our approach to managing these lands. Maintaining biodiversity, protecting watersheds, and cultivating forests to ensure the health of our ecosystems are important elements of our land management strategy. Parker Ranch Inc. is owned by Parker Ranch Foundation Trust whose beneficiaries are four non-profits: Queen’s North Hawai`i Community Hospital, Hawai`i Preparatory Academy, Parker School and Hawai`i Community Foundation. To learn more, please visit www.parkerranch.com or www.prft.org.

About the Role

Description

The Wildlife Assistant and Hunting Guide is a part-time/seasonal position that will assist the Manager – Hunting

and Outdoors in all aspects of the Hunting and Outdoors division including development, implementation, and

execution of guided hunts. This includes supporting and maintaining a refreshed guided hunting program,

including both mammal and bird hunts, and maintaining all infrastructure and equipment needs for the

program.

The Wildlife Assistant and Hunting Guide will be expected to have an intimate knowledge of Parker Ranch,

wildlife on the Ranch, gun safety and hunting protocols. He/she will serve as an advocate for Parker Ranch and

the Hunting and Outdoors program to both internal and external stakeholders and will be responsible for fielding

questions and sharing relevant information about the program when appropriate.

The Wildlife Assistant and Hunting Guide will be responsible for adhering to guidelines, safety protocols, and

rules for commercial hunting activities on the Ranch as well as support expansion of the Hunting and Outdoors

program into new areas beyond hunting, which will include collaborating with internal parties (e.g., other

divisions) as well as external community partners.

Must be able to work in various outdoor weather conditions and traverse into remote areas of the Ranch; Must

have excellent customer service which will be crucial for this position, as it will interface with hunting clients and

all Ranch divisions with the goal of providing safe and responsible utilization of the shared access areas.

Requirements

Qualifications/Requirements

Be familiar with State hunting and firearm regulations and able to speak about them.
Be familiar with and understand hunting in Hawaii and particularly Parker Ranch hunting opportunities.
Ability to organize and prioritize to meet deadlines.
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail.
Good attitude; must be a team player.

Special Requirements:

Valid Driver’s license with no restrictions.
Valid hunting license and hunting guide license
NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) certification or equivalent knowledge acquired from Manager – Hunting and Outdoors
Work requires frequent contact with employees at all levels and the public.
Must be able to welcome and greet visitors comfortably, with knowledge and enthusiasm about the history and culture of Parker Ranch.

Education/Training:

Minimum 5-10 years experience in hunting on Hawaii island
Prior experience as hunting guide
AED and First Aid Certified or ability to obtain AED and First Aid Certification
Strong written and verbal English language skills.

Key Skills

Gun SafetyHunting ProtocolsCustomer ServiceOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailTeam PlayerKnowledge of WildlifeHunting RegulationsCommunication SkillsFirst Aid CertificationHunting ExperienceOutdoor SkillsCollaborationProblem SolvingPublic Speaking