About Puʻu O Hōkū Ranch
Puʻu O Hōkū Ranch is a family owned 14,000-acre conservation and regenerativeworking ranch on the east end of Molokaʻi. The Ranch is managed to balance the FourC’s — Conservation, Culture, Commerce, and Community — through regenerativeagriculture, eco-tourism, and long-term land stewardship.Our operations include Organic & Biodynamic farming, native habitat restoration &conservation, hospitality and retreat programs, value-added crops (kava & bananas),and guided axis deer management. We aim to be a model of cultural and ecologicalsustainability — where visitors, staff, and community experience the living relationshipbetween people and land.
We are working to build a self-sufficient, regenerative land-based economy thatrestores ecosystems, supports local livelihoods, and sustains the Ranch’s operations—ecologically & financially—for generations to come.
Position SummaryThe Ranch Manager acts as the on-site steward and operational leader of Puʻu OHōkū Ranch. This role combines hospitality management, land and resourcestewardship, and business operations into a cohesive regenerative system.The Ranch Manager will oversee all departments and programs — from eco-tourismand hospitality to land management and agriculture — ensuring that day-to-dayoperations align with the Ranch’s long-term ecological, cultural, and financial goals.This role requires strong experience in hospitality and guest services within a naturalor rural setting, coupled with deep respect for Hawaiian values of mālama ʻāina andintergenerational stewardship.
The Ranch Manager reports directly to the family and works closely with anadministrative and financial support team.
Pu’u O Hoku Ranch, PO Box 1889, Kaunakakai, HI 96748
Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership & Stewardship• Lead implementation of the Ranch’s 100-Year Strategic Vision & Roadmap(2025–2125).• Develop and maintain annual operational plans that support long-term goals inecology, economy, culture, and community.• Balance the Four C’s in all decisions — ensuring that Conservation, Culture,Commerce, and Community evolve together sustainably.• Oversee ecological restoration, renewable energy systems, and regenerativeland management programs.• Build and maintain partnerships with conservation, education, and tourismorganizations.Eco-Tourism & Hospitality Development• Oversee and expand the Ranch’s eco- and agro-tourism programs, includingguest lodging, guided experiences, and retreats.• Develop hospitality standards that reflect the Ranch’s values of sustainabilityand authenticity.• Coordinate staff training in service, safety, cultural engagement, andenvironmental education.• Support marketing, guest communication, and partnerships to strengthen theRanch’s reputation as a regenerative hospitality destination.Agriculture & Resource Management• Guide kava expansion and other regenerative agricultural ventures — focusingon soil health, agroforestry, and circular systems.• Oversee guided axis deer hunts as both an ecological control measure andsustainable guest activity.• Ensure all operations follow regenerative and conservation best practices.• Monitor resource systems — water, power, infrastructure — and managemaintenance and improvement projects.
Community & Cultural Engagement• Maintain strong relationships with the local Molokaʻi community, culturalpractitioners, and neighboring landowners.• Support educational programs, volunteer initiatives, and partnerships thatconnect visitors and residents to the Ranch’s mission.• Foster a workplace culture that honors Hawaiian values, community wellbeing,and intergenerational knowledge transfer.
Financial & Operational Oversight• Develop annual budgets, track progress toward financial sufficiency goals, andcoordinate with the administrative office for reporting.Pu’u O Hoku Ranch, PO Box 1889, Kaunakakai, HI 96748• Manage costs and efficiencies toward the Ranch’s 25-year goal of operationalself-sufficiency.• Identify and develop new revenue opportunities aligned with the Ranch’smission (education, workshops, farm products, cultural experiences).• Lead staff in accountability, teamwork, and integrity across all departments.
Qualifications• Proven experience in hospitality management, eco-tourism, and regenerativeland-based operations.• Background in agriculture, land management, or conservation, ideally in islandor remote environments.• Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to motivate amultidisciplinary team.• Demonstrated commitment to regenerative principles, Hawaiian culturalvalues, and ecological stewardship.• Financial literacy and experience with budgeting, reporting, and operationalplanning.• Ability to work collaboratively with local community and diverse partners.• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in hospitality, environmentalmanagement, or business administration preferred.• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in management
Desired Attributes• Visionary and hands-on — comfortable shifting between strategy andfieldwork.• Skilled at building teams, culture, and partnerships.• Respectful of Hawaiian history, language, and customs.• Excited by innovation, circular economies, and long-term sustainability.• Committed to living and working in a remote natural environment.• Strong background in marketing and outreach
CompensationCompetitive salary and benefits. Housing provided.
To ApplySubmit a letter of interest and resume to galen@puuohoku.com