Program Specialist- Bison Operations

TITLE: Program Specialist- Bison Operations DIVISION: Conservation REPORTS TO: Senior Program Manager- Bison Operations LOCATION: Field FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt GROUP: Core HOURS: Full-Time averaging 40 hours per week, typically 4 work days at 10 hours per day BENEFITS: Housing Paid Vacation Paid National Holidays Paid Sick Days Paid Volunteer Hours 401K with up to 3% employer match Medical Insurance with optional Flexible Savings or Health Savings Account & Dependent Care Account Short-term Disability Insurance Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, Critical Illness, & Accident Insurance Work Role Provisions Housing Reserve Lodging Perks Corporate Discounts Parental Leave Sabbatical This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee. Employees are expected to be responsible for and assist with additional tasks and duties as needed. Job descriptions may change to meet the business needs of the organization. JOB PURPOSE: This role is hands-on and rooted in the day-to-day work of running a large, working landscape. It supports bison operations through fence building and repair, facility maintenance, and assisting with bison handling, monitoring, and surveys. The work is physical, often in remote conditions, and requires adaptability, grit, and a strong attention to safety. Working alongside the Program Manager- Bison Operations and team, this position helps keep work moving- pitching in wherever needed, from fixing infrastructure and maintaining equipment to responding to unexpected challenges on the ground. Beyond operations, this role represents American Prairie in the field, interacting with guests, neighbors, and partners in a way that reflects respect for the land, wildlife, and community. PRIMARY JOB DUTIES: 80% Bison Operations Assist with planning, schedule and complete bison facility and wildlife friendly fence maintenance and construction under the direction of supervisor. Check and maintain all the perimeter fences (including electric fence) on excellent working conditions on all the bison units in coordination with Bison Operations’ Program Manager and Technicians. Assist with the handling, harvesting, chemical immobilization, testing and monitoring of bison including and assembly and disassembly of mobile bison handling facility. Assist the Program Manager- Bison Operations with conducting bi-annual aerial bison surveys as needed. Distribution of fencing materials and mapping of fence locations. Perform bison handling, bison chemical immobilization and bison monitoring. Complete basic mechanical repair on vehicles, UTVs, ATVs and other pieces of heavy equipment. Assist with supervision as needed to Program Technicians in daily duties. Support the Program Manager in ensuring that instructions are given, work plans are clear and tasks are completed on a day to day…