POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Area Representative & Type Traits Appraiser

A position as Area Representative and Type Traits Appraiser for the American Jersey Cattle Association, National All-Jersey Inc. and subsidiary Jersey Marketing Service, is available immediately. The successful candidate will provide direct on-farm service to Jersey herd owners, plus accurate cow-side evaluation for the AJCA linear type traits appraisal program.

This is a full-time position involving extensive travel. The position description is attached. Benefits include health and life insurance, and 401k plan.

Persons with degrees or equivalent experience in dairy or animal science or agriculture are encouraged to apply. Background knowledge and experience in dairy cattle management and purebred activities is required.

The American Jersey Cattle Association, organized in 1868, maintains identification and performance records for dairy herd owners and provides services that support genetic improvement and greater profitability through increasing the value of and demand for Registered Jersey™ cattle and genetics, and Jersey milk and milk products. The AJCA was the first dairy breed organization in the U.S. to provide on-demand 24/7 customer service on the Internet at www.infoJersey.com. Its core product is REAP, a highly cost-effective package of animal ID and registration, production and type evaluations, and milk marketing support from National All-Jersey Inc. The NAJ subsidiary Jersey Marketing Service has marketed an average of $9.2 million of live cattle and embryos at auction sales and private treaty in the period 2000 to 2007.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.  Submit letter of application and résumé to Neal Smith, Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. 6486 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-2362. Applications may also be submitted by fax at 614.861.8040 or by email with “Northwest Area Rep Application” in the Subject Line of the message.

Position Description

Title: Area Representative & Type Traits Appraiser

Objective:  Provide direct service to customers utilizing programs and services of the Jersey organizations and market same to potential customers.  Provide accurate evaluations and effective service to herd owners as member of the appraisal staff for the AJCA linear type evaluation program. 

Location:  Area Representative serving the states of Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming, plus other states as designated.  Type Traits Appraiser varies based on schedules.  Residence is negotiable.

Reports to:  Executive Secretary and Field Service Coordinator

Responsibilities: 

• Provide service as needed to dairy producers and milk processors utilizing AJCA-NAJ programs and services.

• Serve as an appraiser for the AJCA linear type appraisal program.

• Market AJCA-NAJ programs and services to potential customers.

• Serve as a cattle marketing agent through Jersey Marketing Service.

• Represent the Jersey organizations and the Jersey breed at various activities and functions.

• Promote the advantages of the Jersey breed and Jersey milk to dairy producers and dairy industry support organizations.

• Serve as liaison between customers and management.

• Provide field information to management.

• Establish a good working relationship with Jersey leaders in the area.

Placement Standards: College graduate with a degree in the field of agriculture or equivalent experience. Dairy production background is desired. Must be a self-starter and demonstrate ability to work with a minimum amount of direct supervision. Must be willing to travel extensively, have broad knowledge of the dairy industry and excellent communication skills.  Above all, must have the ability to work well with people in a wide variety of situations.

Contact:  Frequent contact by telephone, e-mail and in person with dairy producers and dairy industry personnel.

Salary:  Commensurate with experience.  Company vehicle provided and travel expenses are reimbursed.

Working Conditions:  Position requires frequent travel for extended periods of time with overnight stays.  When not traveling, would use home as office.  Evenings, weekends, and holidays would be required to carry out the responsibilities.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee.  This person will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by the Executive Secretary or his designate.

June 2008

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