We're Hiring: Virginia Range Program Volunteer Coordinator

The Virginia Range Program Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for the overall coordination of the volunteers implementing American Wild Horse Conservation’s program to protect the Virginia Range free-roaming horse population in Nevada. This position is based in the Northern Nevada (greater Reno/Carson) area with a minimum of 25% of time spent in the field. This non-exempt position reports to the Nevada State Director.

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Description

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

Salary

$24.5 - $27.15 per hour

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