FARGO, ND—NOVEMBER 4, 2021—Horse Race North Dakota (HRND) is seeking a full-time General Manager to manage the North Dakota Horse Park located in Fargo, North Dakota.

Duties will include, but are not limited

• Managing the day-to-day operations of the track
• Conducting annual live race meet, including completing grant requests, staffing, and adhering to state regulations
• Working to solicit sponsorships and or partnerships for the track
• Raising awareness of horse racing in North Dakota throughout the communities
• General marketing
• Securing other events throughout the year to bring in revenue to the Horse Park
• Managing OTB (Off Track Betting) located in Fargo

Job requirements/Ideal skills:

• Must be able to work flexible hours depending on events happening at the track
• Must have knowledge of horse racing industry in some capacity
• Strong communication and people skills
• General marketing knowledge
• Ability to problem solve on the go
• Strong management background and ability and willingness to learn

Candidates must pass background check.

HRND will pay a competitive salary dependent on experience with opportunity for commissions on sponsorships brought in.

General Manager will report to the HRND Board of Directors and will also be required to attend their board meetings. Hiring process will be as follows:

• Job posted for minimum of 30 days
• Applications reviewed by ND Racing Commission
• HRND Board of Directors and ND Horse Park Foundation Board of Directors, finalists chosen
• Interviews and background checks completed by representatives of each board/commission
• Final consensus decision made.

Target start date for new GM would be January 1, 2022. General Manager contract would have a probationary period of six (6) months at which time if job duties were not being fulfilled, they could be let go without remaining salary paid out.

Persons interested in applying should email their resume to: fargoracinggm@gmail.com. All applications will receive a confirmation of receipt.