POSITION SUMMARY
Responsibilities include
- Recruit and manage volunteers who implement the Fertility Control and Diversionary Feeding Programs
- Foster relationships with businesses and local landowners
- Complete an AWHC-sponsored training to become certified in the application of the PZP immunocontraceptive vaccine to wild horses via remote darting
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Overall Coordination of the Virginia Range Fertility Control Program
- Lead the implementation of the Fertility Control Program and ensure that treatment targets are met
- Oversee adherence to Program protocols and recommend/research changes to protocols with the NV team as necessary
- Manage inventory tracking and order and deliver darting and other supplies to volunteers as needed
- Coordinate training of new volunteers with the Science and Conservation Center (SCC), the entity that oversees vaccine implementation pursuant to its EPA registration
- Coordinate field training of new volunteers with veteran darters
- Compile and submit required reports to property owners such as Blockchains, Tract, and any other required parties.
Volunteer Management
- Coordinate, manage, and train a team of volunteers who serve in the following roles:
- Darters trained and certified by the Science and Conservation Center to administer the PZP vaccine
- Spotters, who assist darters in identifying horses and dart recovery
- Documenters, who identify and catalog horses in a comprehensive database of individuals within the Virginia Range horse population
- Field questions and concerns from volunteers and maintain communications to ensure smooth operations, offer encouragement and support
- Recruit volunteers and coordinate new volunteer training
- Conduct yearly training meetings on protocol updates, adjustments, and program development
- Compile and file monthly volunteer mileage reports
- Oversee scheduling of company vehicle (Jeep)
- Manage equipment repair as needed
- Maintain volunteer records in Google Drive
- Conduct field visits and support field darting activities
- Plan annual holiday appreciation party
Private Property Access Management
- Maintain relationships with participating private property owners and promptly address any issues that arise
- Deliver access notifications and requested reports to property owners or their representatives
Coordinate TRI Diversionary Feed Program
- Assist NV Operations Coordinator with verifying locations, assembling request packets, and working with Wild Horse Connection to secure NDA approval
- Secure certified weed-free hay
- Coordinate volunteer feeding schedule
- Serve as AWHC’s field representative to assist with the above activities
Community Relations
- Educate the local public and business owners about the Fertility Control Program and promote cooperative relationships
- Collect and post content for AWHC’s Stay Wild Nevada Facebook page
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will have:
- Strong organizational and people skills
- Volunteer coordination experience
- An interest in wildlife and environmental protection
- The ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including hiking on uneven terrain in open range environments
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Knowledge of horses desirable
Reports to: Nevada State Director
Status: Full-Time Non-Exempt
Location: Reno–Carson City–Gardnerville Ranchos, NV