How to hire a resource manager forester

How to hire a resource manager forester, step by step

Here's a step-by-step resource manager forester hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a resource manager forester job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new resource manager forester
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a resource manager forester, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A resource manager forester's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, resource managers forester from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of resource manager forester salaries for various roles:

   Type of Resource Manager Forester	Description	Hourly rate
   Resource Manager Forester		$14-64
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   Range Technician	Ramp service agents are skilled employees who are responsible for performing tasks in and around the ramp of airports. These agents must handle the loading and unloading of passenger baggage, cargo, and company materials on and off aircraft... Show more	$12-22

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your resource manager forester job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A resource manager forester can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, resource managers forester' average salary in kansas is 48% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level resource managers forester 78% less than senior-level resource managers forester.
   • Certifications. A resource manager forester with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a resource manager forester's salary.

   Average resource manager forester salary

   $63,915yearly

   $30.73 hourly rate

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   Entry-level resource manager forester salary

   $30,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 20, 2025

4. Writing a resource manager forester job description

   A job description for a resource manager forester role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a resource manager forester job description:

   Resource manager forester job description example

   **Meaningful Work From Day One**
   
   The Old Forester Distillery Homeplace Manager plays a key role in the marketing and management of the Old Forester Distillery Visitor Experience. This position will be responsible for ensuring the guest experience meets Brand direction and exceeds the expectations of all visitors. This role will lead a large team including salaried, hourly and agency employees whose focus is on providing a unique and super premium brand experience for guests of the Old Forester Distillery. The role will be heavily involved with goal setting, using analytics to improve operations and measure performance. The Homeplace Manager will maintain and operate a safe, responsible and compliant environment for our guests and employees. The Homeplace Manager will foster excellent team morale and an inclusive culture for our employees across the operation as well as a one-team approach with our brand and production partners.
   
   **What You Can Expect:**
   
   Leads, guides and directs the activities associated with crafting a one of a kind guest experience for our consumers, trade, buy the barrel, media and VIP guests at the Old Forester Distillery. This role is responsible for providing operational oversight of our entire Visitor Experience including our Guest Services Tour & Tasting Experiences, the Retail Operation, Bar Program, Buy the Barrel Selection Program, and Trade/Media/VIP Experiences. The role will partner on development and oversight of the Direct to Consumer and e-Commerce business. The Homeplace Manager seeks ways to identify and implement synergies between all Visitor Experience departments. This role will work closely with the US & Mexico Homeplace Director to implement both long and short term operational strategic plans for the overall success of the Homeplace and ensure brand homeplace goals are met on an annual basis.
   
   ● Operating under a hospitality-first mindset, create a warm, welcoming and inclusive experience for all guests.
   
   ● Develop annual goals and objectives for each area of the Old Forester Distillery Visitor Experience in collaboration with the US & Mexico Homeplace Director. Establish and communicate monthly KPIs for all areas of the Visitor Experience.
   
   ● Manage budgets; develop project plans for capital projects in partnership with the US & Mexico Homeplace Director.
   
   ● Manages the daily operation of the Old Forester Distillery Visitor Experience, providing operational oversight, direction and support for all departments: Guest Services Tour & Tasting Experiences, Retail Operation, Bar Program, Buy the Barrel Selection Program and Trade/Media/VIP Experiences. Partners on development and oversight of the Direct to Consumer and e-Commerce business.
   
   ● Directly responsible for the overall management, budget, and strategy of the Guest Services Department.
   
   ● Communicate all Visitor Experience activities across departments on a regular basis, including planning and operational changes. Seek to drive synergies in the guest experience across departments and maintain alignment with brand strategy and homeplace strategic plan.
   
   ● Oversees the development of unique tours and elevated experiences to incorporate into existing tour portfolio to enhance and diversify the visitor experience and encourage return visits to the Old Forester Distillery.
   
   ● Leverage Homeplace analytics tools to track performance, identify opportunities and make data driven decisions. Provide an overview to the Director of Homeplace USA & Mexico on a monthly and quarterly basis regarding on-going operational staffing, ticket, retail, and bar revenue performance and variances to the budget. Tracks daily visitor counts and manages visitor count reporting.
   
   ● Responsible for the online booking program, credit card/cash management process and serves as the primary point of contact with the online booking software provider.
   
   ● Oversees staffing needs, interviews prospective candidates and makes hiring decisions.
   
   ● Builds and maintains a strong team culture, embodying our Brown-Forman core values to create an environment of caring, respect and inclusion. Provides coaching, training and professional development on an ongoing basis for the entire Old Forester Visitor Experience team.
   
   ● Maintains current and accurate Old Forester Distillery Homeplace employee onboarding and training manuals incorporating new information and procedures on a regular basis.
   
   ● Responsible for working with and communicating with third party staffing agencies and partners.
   
   ● Develops and implements Visitor Experience policies and procedures across all departments within the Visitor Experience operation.
   
   ● Responsible for communication of the day to day activity with on-site production teams.
   
   ● Responsible for communication with brand IMC partners to update website and social media channels as needed.
   
   ● Works with brand, IMC and public relations to support brand and PR initiativies and plans as they pertain to the homeplace.
   
   ● Collaborates with IMC Center of Excellence and Brand IMC to develop annual media plan to reach homeplace objectives.
   
   ● Develops and maintains strong partnerships with tourism partners and industry associations.
   
   ● Manages and properly maintains the facility and is directly responsible for the day to day communication with JLL facilities management team.
   
   ● Other duties as assigned.
   
   **Required Skills and Experience:**
   
   ● Bachelor's Degree in related field and minimum 5-7 years experience in business, hospitality, tourism, retail, and/or related field; or appropriate combination of education and experience in these disciplines.
   
   ● Outstanding oral and written communication skills
   
   ● Proven experience leading and managing large teams
   
   ● Demonstrated skills and ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with people at all levels including internal and external; management groups, sales, marketing; wholesalers, retailers, vendors, industry and tourism partners.
   
   ● Extensive knowledge of the Old Forester brand, production process and product portfolio.
   
   ● Must have good knowledge of safety and security policies of the Old Forester Distillery in relation to media requests; specific understanding of areas of sensitive and dangerous components.
   
   ● Must be compliant with TTB rules and any other government or company regulations in areas of responsibility and required licenses.
   
   ● Ability to work weekends, evenings and holidays as needed.
   
   **Experience:**
   
   ● Ability to lead in a team based environment and manage all relationships within the Old Forester Homeplace, Brand team, Production Team and Brown-Forman internal and external partners.
   
   ● Strong communication, problem solving and decision making skills.
   
   ● Proven leadership managing multiple employee types with strong skills including coaching, directing, and providing feedback.
   
   ● Ability to develop and implement key strategies with US and Mexico Homeplace Director to attain annual Key Performance Indicators
   
   **Preferred Skills / Qualifications:**
   
   ● Post graduate degree (Master's Degree in Business or a hospitality-related field of study).
   
   ● Consumer brand homeplace experience.
   
   ● Knowledge of the Brown-Forman organization and its business.
   
   Brown-Forman Corporation is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Brown-Forman Corporation to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.
   
   Business Area: Global Marketing
   
   City:
   Louisville
   
   State: Kentucky
   
   Country: USA
   

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5. Post your job

   To find the right resource manager forester for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with resource managers forester they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit resource managers forester who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your resource manager forester job on Zippia to find and recruit resource manager forester candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit resource managers forester, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new resource manager forester

   Once you've found the resource manager forester candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new resource manager forester. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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