The Peel Compton Foundation is a premiere and growing nonprofit organization, located in Bentonville, AR and is seeking a highly motivated and entrepreneurial individual to join the team as the Archery Manager for The Quiver at Osage Park. The Peel Compton Foundation owns and operates the Peel Mansion Museum & Heritage Gardens, Compton Gardens & Conference Center, Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, and Osage Park. The uniting mission for these diverse properties is to connect the community through nature, education, recreation, and preservation. The Peel Compton Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
About the Position
You will join a top-notch team, be a leader at the range and ensure safe, engaging, and successful operations of Arkansas new premier archery range, The Quiver. You will play a critical role in the day-to-day operations of the range, including programming, staff hiring and oversight, and maintenance of the range. This is a tremendous opportunity for an individual with a passion for archery and desire to build the culture of the sport. The Quiver at Osage Park is a 20-lane state-of-art archery range with the potential to be a center for the archery community and a gateway for novice archers to enter the sport. Operation of the range will provide a tailored experience to both the first-time archer and experts alike, with a focus on education and culture building. Your creativity and passion will shape the direction of the range and the archery community in NW Arkansas.
General Responsibilities
Lead & execute the day-to-day operations and management of The Quiver at Osage Park
Foster and maintain relationships with the local archery community
Support the program manager by generating ideas and assisting in the facilitation of programming for archers of all skill levels, school groups, leagues, and corporate parties.
Maintain range and equipment in pristine condition and ensure safety and approachability for all users
Run a small retail outlet within the range that provides The Quiver merchandise assortment and supplies
Secondary duties may be assigned
Operations:
Work closely with Osage Park Manager to coordinate and appropriately manage Quiver staff, range programing, range and equipment maintenance, and range safety to ensure an excellent visitor experience.
Effectively communicate maintenance and grounds needs of the range to park maintenance staff. Work effectively as a part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Ensure excellent customer service in all aspects of the archery experience staff coverage, equipment conditions, check-in and equipment rental, and adherence to safety protocols.
Address customer requests and emergencies on site and escalate customer or safety concerns to site manager as needed.
Provide needed set-up, event management, tear-down and clean-up as related to special events and programming at The Quiver.
This is a salaried position, and this role may be required to work some hours outside of the published range operating hours and based on the needs of the organization.
The range is open to the public 5 days a week Wednesday through Sunday, staff coverage is required for holidays and weekends.
Physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects, tools, controls and machines; reach with hands and arms; speak; hear; stoop; kneel and crouch.
The Peel Compton Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status of protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
Basic Qualifications
Who we are seeking
Minimum of a bachelors degree.
Certified Archery instructor USA Archery Level 2 or higher. Or USA Archery Level 1 certification and ability to obtain Level 2 upon hire.
The ideal candidate has considerable knowledge of archery skills, equipment, maintenance, range safety, and trends in the sport.
Experience with maintenance and repair of Compound and Recurve bows, arrows, and targets.
Interest in the diverse disciplines of archery (NASP, JOAD, target archery, bow hunting, Kyudo).
Skill in outreach, building, and maintaining connections with the local archery community.
Experience in cash handling, accounting for overages and shortages in revenue, and creating deposits.
Exceptional customer service skills and excellent written and verbal communication
Strong public speaking skills and comfort leading diverse groups of all ages.
Adept at using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel.
Successfully pass a background check and drug screening
Possession of a valid drivers license
