Field Representative

Job Description:

• Assist the Field Director for Hounds in developing and directing the Hound performance events program
• Educate judges and support clubs and exhibitors
• Serve as a resource for internal staff, the Field Director, and the hound community
• Report to the Field Director and serve as a general resource for the sport in the field
• Complete assigned travel schedule to trials and judging seminars
• Conduct educational seminars for judges hosted by clubs
• Assist with launching new programs and enhancements
• Provide feedback from observations and feasible solutions
• Monitor the health of the program and current trends
• Maintain awareness of hound programs offered by other organizations and compare them with AKC
• Assist with growth projects and ideas for future growth or sport maintenance
• Report formally on host club test or trial success
• Develop the judges’ seminar program and monitor problematic judges
• Assist with coverage at key major events
• Assist with yearly BAC meetings and the voting cycle of agenda items
• Work with in-house staff to address regulation and rule violations

Requirements:

• Ability to complete assigned travel schedule to trials, including judging seminars
• Ability to conduct educational seminars for judges hosted by clubs
• Ability to provide support to clubs and exhibitors while enforcing sport regulations
• Ability to report formally on host club test or trial performance
• Ability to monitor poorly performing or problematic judges
• Ability to address regulation/rule violations with in-house staff
• Tact and diplomacy skills, particularly when dealing with high-profile individuals or issues in the sport
• Weekend work and overnight travel required
• No specific education, experience, license, or certification requirements stated

Benefits:

• Weekend work and overnight travel are required for this position
• Part-time role with variable hours based on business needs