Job Description

The Company:

Liberation Ranches is a subsidiary of Hawthorne Capital, a private equity firm that uses investor funds to purchase, subdivide, improve, and sell tracts of rural Texas land. Learn more at hawthornecapital.com.

• Liberation Ranches is a fast-growing company that buys, develops, and sells rural real estate. We subdivide large tracts of raw land into 10-25-acre “ranchettes,” which offers our customers a turnkey way to buy land without the intimidation factor. Learn more about Liberation Ranches and our business operations at
• We provide employees with a rewarding and enjoyable place to work, grow, and achieve success.
• We have been recognized as a Great Place to Work in 2022, 2023, and 2024 and as one of the Best Places to Work in Houston by the Houston Business Journal in 2022. Visit our Great Place to Work® page for more information.
• Most recently, Hawthorne Capital ranked #81 in the All U.S. Companies category of the 2023 Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies. Additionally, Hawthorne ranked #1 in Texas Real Estate and #7 in All Texas Companies.

Salary:

• The base salary for this position starts at $45,000 per year, with the potential for a higher salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Schedule & Location:

• Full-time
• Hybrid: In-office and work-from-home

We are located in the heart of Houston in vibrant Montrose. We have quick access to dozens of charming shops and restaurants, not only in Montrose but also in nearby Midtown, River Oaks, The Heights, and Upper Kirby.

Job Summary:

The Operations Assistant facilitates the efficient operation of the Liberation Ranches Operations department by performing a variety of clerical and administrative tasks.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assists the Operations Manager with all aspects of developing rural land.
• Communicates with stakeholders regarding project needs and goals.
• Communicates with the corresponding counties, TxDOT, or cattle ranchers.
• Communicates with buyers about improvement updates on their properties.
• Leads and manages property AG exemptions and property taxes.
• Maintains filing systems as assigned.
• Retrieves information as requested from records, email, and other related documents; prepares data summaries when needed.
• Responds to and resolves administrative inquiries and questions.
• Records and distributes notes or other records for meetings.
• Maintains a system for recording buyer, county, contractor, and property information.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by Operations Manager. 

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Basic understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping and filing.

• Ability to work independently.

Education and Experience:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required

• Must pass a background check

• Must be bilingual 

• Three to five years of experience in an administrative role

Compensation and job perks:

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement plan matching
• Paid vacation
• Company-provided laptop and workstation
• Friendly, engaging co-workers and awesome managers who prefer not to micromanage
• Ongoing education and training opportunities (supported with budget)
• Casual “business chic” dress code
• Conveniently-located office with easy parking
• Well-decorated and comfortable office environment. It feels more like an art gallery!

How to Apply:

Apply directly via this platform. For the highest priority, submit your resume PDF format to careers@hawthornecapital.com with Operations Assistant in the subject line.

Next Steps:

• Initial screening interview.
• Assessments.
• Selected candidates will be invited for a video or in-person interview with the hiring manager.

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