Exec Field Rep/Conf

Primary Job Duties

• Attend assigned shows (approximately 120 events annually), club meetings, seminars/workshops, and annual staff meetings.
• Observe judging and provide helpful feedback and meaningful reports on judges’ abilities.
• Discuss exceptional or noted procedural shortcomings with judges; provide documentation of discussion for judges’ files.
• Complete a written report and discuss it with each judge observed in a mentoring tone by the conclusion of each assigned show.
• Work with the department and HR to ensure consistency in the application process.
• Interview prospective and approved judges; provide timely, relevant written feedback to office staff.
• Serve as advisor to new breed applicants and to approved breed applicants, working with others in the department to ensure necessary consistency of interviews, observations, etc.
• Recommend changes in show layout, arrangements, sites, and entry limitations.
• Explain rules, policies, etc., to exhibitors, show committees, superintendents, and show secretaries.
• Observe conduct of show for rule/policy compliance; suggest helpful cures and advise of fines/warnings where necessary.
• Report electronically to the AKC website the group and BIS results for every event attended.
• Stay current with AKC rules and policies; make suggestions for revisions.
• Review and study breed standards; observe dogs and judging; have discussions with exhibitors, handlers and breeders in order to improve knowledge of each unique breed.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have:

• A passion for the AKC and its mission.
• Experience in judging, show chairing, or related fields.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of AKC rules and policies.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficiency in computer systems and software.

Benefits

Benefits include:

• Health insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $73,000/year; however, salary offered may vary depending on skill, experience, job-related knowledge and location.