Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association

To Honor and Protect the Ranching Way of Life

Employment Opportunities

Law Enforcement

For employment in the law enforcement department, call 800-242-7820 and ask for Michelle Carlile at extension 1771. Specific qualifications are required for consideration to be a special ranger (see below).

Thank you for your interest in becoming a special ranger with Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA).

TSCRA employs 30 professional law enforcement officers who are strategically positioned throughout Texas and Oklahoma to investigate agricultural theft. TSCRA special rangers are commissioned by the Texas Department of Public Safety and/or the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.

In the rare instances when a position becomes available, applicants must meet these minimum requirements to be considered for an interview:

  • U.S. citizen
  • Excellent physical condition
  • Outstanding record of at least five (5) years of active law enforcement experience, including criminal investigative experience
    • NOTE: Military police experience does not count toward the five (5) years of required experience
  • Hold an active peace officers license
  • Meet the approval of Texas Department of Public Safety and/or Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation
  • Current in all mandated training required by respective state licensing agency
  • Extensive background in the livestock (cattle) industry
  • Pass a thorough and comprehensive background investigation
  • Pass a polygraph and psychological evaluation
  • No criminal history of (and not limited to) felony criminal convictions, family violence, DWI or DUI convictions
  • Of good moral character and habits
  • Good driving record
  • Possess a valid Texas driver’s license free of any restrictions that would compromise the applicant’s ability to perform duties

Fort Worth Headquarters

The director of livestock sales is primarily responsible for identifying, securing and stewarding livestock-related sponsorships and advertising revenue for Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) to meet revenue goals. This includes supporting the sales lifecycle and cultivating relationships a with commercial livestock producers, seedstock operators, sale barns, animal health and nutrition companies and other livestock-related entities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  • Support livestock-related sponsorship and advertising sales for all TSCRA programs, events, publications and digital properties
  • Help develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve short- and long-term revenue targets
  • Identify and pursue new livestock-related sales opportunities through market research, industry trends, and competitive analysis
  • Create and maintain reports to monitor and review sales progress
  • Manage sales operations including preparing quotes, generating invoices, processing contracts, and ensuring fulfillment of sold items and following up on open invoices
  • Represent TSCRA at events, trade shows and networking opportunities to build and maintain relationships with prospective sponsors and advertisers
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  • Maximize the use of CRM platform (Salesforce) ensuring accurate and up-to-date activity and data
  • Develop custom sales pitches tailored to the needs of corporate businesses in the cattle industry or related fields
  • Coordinate across departments to ensure sponsorship and advertising fulfillment
  • Support the development of sales materials and resources including sales sheets and proposals
  • Provide insight and feedback to improve TSCRA’s member value proposition
  • Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must be able to work during customary workday/work week and other days as needed
  • Must be willing and able to travel extensively throughout Texas and surrounding regions (up to 50–70% of the time), including evenings and weekends as needed
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills
  • Technical proficiency across CRM and digital platforms
  • Proactive attitude with ability to anticipate needs, problems and opportunities
  • Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Must be willing to consent to a background check
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 5-7 years of sales experience within the livestock industry, preferably a Texas-based market

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Reports to executive director of engagement and development

JOB STATUS: Exempt – full time

COMPENSATION BASIS: Salary, benefits package

TO APPLY: Please email cover letter and resume to [email protected] and reference livestock sales director. Position will remain open until the proper candidate is identified.

This position description is intended to describe the general nature and work responsibilities of the position. This position description and the duties of this position are subject to change, modification and addition as deemed necessary by the TSCRA. Employees are required to comply with supervisory instructions and perform other job duties, responsibilities and assignments requested by executives, managers and other TSCRA officials. This position description does not constitute an employment contract between the TSCRA and the employee.

Internship opportunities

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association is accepting applications for the 2027 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo internship in Fort Worth, April 6–11. The convention takes place April 8–10 as TSCRA celebrates its 150th anniversary.

The internship gives college students hands-on experience in the beef industry and a behind-the-scenes look at producing TSCRA’s largest annual event. Interns will work across departments, strengthen their communication and networking skills and connect with industry leaders, ranchers and fellow students.

General Responsibilities

  • Assist TSCRA staff with a variety of meetings and events at the convention and expo. TSCRA staff will direct students in specific duties at meetings and events.
  • Internship will include a wide range of responsibilities, including registering attendees, setting up meetings, working trade show booths and event space, assisting speakers, overseeing meeting sign-ins, youth events, and other general duties as required.

Qualifications

  • Must be enrolled at an accredited college or university at the time of application.
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred.
  • Must arrive in Fort Worth by 5 p.m. April 6, 2027, and remain available through 11 a.m. April 11.
  • Background in agriculture preferred but not required.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.

Provided

  • Hotel accommodations next to the convention center in downtown Fort Worth.
  • Parking in the hotel parking garage.
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner, or meal credit.
  • A $100 travel credit to use at the intern’s discretion.
  • Three shirts to keep: one T-shirt, and two button-down shirt.
  • Behind-the-scenes access to the Convention & Expo.

Interested applicants must complete the online application and upload a cover letter, resume and letter of recommendation in PDF or Microsoft Office. Finalists will complete an interview process, and selected applicants will be notified by Jan. 31, 2027.

Applications are open through Jan. 1.

Applications will only be accepted through the online application form.

2027 internship Application