Ponoi River Company - Job Posting

Fresh Atlantic Salmon from the Ponoi

Friend of YGF, Matt Breuer of the Ponoi River Company is looking to fill a hostess/assistant manager for the Ryabaga camp for this upcoming season. He wanted to let the small section of the internets that follows YGF know about a very unique and interesting opportunity to work in the Kola Peninsula this year. Spread the word.

Here is the official job posting:

Internship / Seasonal Job Posting

Job Title: Ryabaga Camp Assistant Manageress/Hostess

Location: Kola Peninsula, Murmansk Region, Russian Federation

Salary Range: $1200 - $1800 per month, depending on qualifications

Gratuities: $350 - $500 per week average

Duration: June to mid - October

Job Summary:

For 22 years, Ponoi River Company and Ryabaga Camp have successfully operated the finest fly fishing camp in the world in terms of service, hospitality, and quality of fishing - attracting 80% of clients to return. The invaluable and interactive role of Camp Assistant Manageress/Hostess is crucial to the success of a quality experience for clients at Ryabaga Camp. Client service and satisfaction are of critical importance to ensure repeat business.

Serving as Camp Assistant Manageress /Hostess, your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Participating in hosting efforts to achieve maximum client satisfaction.

• Analyzing staff activities and client feedback to provide input for strategic planning and camp management.

• Functioning as a liaison between management, staff, camp, and clients.

• Directly supervising staff including those involved in the operation of kitchen and camp infrastructure.

• Prioritizing the client by extending all amenities to make each client’s trip as valuable as possible.

• Delegating and monitoring workflow and directing the staff involved.

• Maintaining the highest level of customer service and resolving conflict as required.

• Engaging in communications with Murmansk, Helsinki, UK, and US offices when necessary and as required.

Analytical / Interpersonal Skills Needed:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to interact with staff, clients, and suppliers in an effective, professional, and pleasant manner.

• Ability to prioritize and manage simultaneously.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree; ideally in the area(s) of Outdoor Leadership, Outdoor Education, Recreation Management, Hotel Management, or Service Industry.

• Strong knowledge of hotel, bar, and kitchen operations.

• Knowledge of international travel and fly fishing.

• Proficiency and experience with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, data entry, etc.

• First Aid and CPR certifications.

Valid US Passport with at least 4 clean pages, and a validity of at least six months past October 2012.

Drug screening.

HIV screening and medical testing (required by Russian Federation in order to be granted a work visa).

How to Apply: Please submit a current resume, cover letter, and list of references to:

Matthew Breuer

Ryabaga Camp Operations Manager

+1 (252) 414 - 0047

matt@ponoiriver.com

www.ponoiriver.com

Ponoi, Salmon, and the Matt Breuer

Friend of YGF, Matt Breuer of the Ponoi River Company, is making it a habit of appearing in videos on Moldy Chum. First, Breuer was dropping spey bombs in the unprofessionally done YGF video Sleep, Dreams, and Birthday Donuts. A video that was posted on the Chum in mid-December.

Now, he is appearing in the very professionally shot The Incomparable Ponoi. If I am to believe Matt (which I am trying not to make a habit of), this promo for his company was shot by Gin Clear Media on the RED camera. That is 25k for a camera.

Breuer should be back in town in the next couple days, so expect him to make several appearances in upcoming YGF projects.

The stories Matt has about the Ponoi are a little ridiculous. Stories of 40-50 fish days. All of those fish being Atlantic Salmon caught on the swing. Sign me up.

Check out The Incomparable Ponoi.

Sleep, Dreams, and the Birthday Donut

It's December in Montana and winter hitting us hard.....LIES. It was over 40 F this past weekend, so Bucko, Blakely, and Matt Breuer (of Ponoi River Co.) traveled over to the Mo to harass some of it's trouts. We stopped by Headhunters Fly Shop in the morning and caught up with SOL and Sara. It was a relaxing day on the water, for sure. Several good trout came to hand. Breuer and Blakely dropped spey bombs all over the river, while Bucko and I caught fish with our single handers. It was a little tougher to fish with three people. Our next trip with this motley crew will involve boats. It was Blakely's birthday, so we stopped and got a fabled Birthday Donut from the Donut Hole in Helena.

I got a chance to test out Glacier Glove's Pro Angler Glove. While conditions weren't ideal for testing gloves with the temperatures ranging into the 40s, I gave them a thorough inspection. Look for a review of the gloves in the next couple days. Also stayed tuned because Glacier Glove was generous enough to provide a pair of Pro Angler Gloves for YGF's first gear giveaway.

If you haven't had a chance, check out my interview on the Fish Schtick.

Enjoy the video in HD on vimeo. Music from The Roots "Sleep."