Field Representative

American Kennel Club

. Assist the Field Director for Hounds in developing and directing the Hound performance events program .

Posted 10/13/2026part-timeRemote • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $21 - $22 per hourWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and directing performance events for hounds, conducting educational seminars for judges, and providing support to clubs while ensuring compliance with sport regulations. Capable of monitoring program health and addressing rule violations effectively.

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Event Program DevelopmentEducational Seminar ConductingRegulation EnforcementPerformance ReportingJudges Monitoring

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Hound Performance EventsJudging SeminarsSport RegulationsClub SupportProgram Health Monitoring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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