Regional Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Supervise local volunteer chapters within designated geographic regions.

• Coordinate Big Game banquets, special events, and various grassroots fundraising initiatives.

• Recruit, train, and retain a dedicated volunteer workforce.

• Manage the review and recommendation stages of RMEF’s granting program in Iowa and Illinois.

• Lead, organize, and assist local chapter committees in planning, organizing, and executing effective in-person fundraising activities and events.

• Achieve or surpass annual profit center objectives.

• Collaborate with regional, state, and chapter chairs to ensure adherence to operating policies, procedures, financial reporting, and event execution standards.

• Plan and conduct an annual in-person volunteer workshop focused on grassroots fundraising training and chapter/volunteer appreciation.

• Chair or co-chair the granting process, which includes solicitation, review, and recommendation of projects related to hunting heritage, habitat stewardship, wildlife management/research, and lands for RMEF funding.

• Oversee volunteer recruitment and grassroots fundraising training across all chapters within the profit center.

• Complete, maintain, and submit all necessary records, reports, and paperwork accurately and punctually.

• Address inquiries regarding RMEF activities and programs within the designated region.

• Ensure compliance with state nonprofit and charitable fundraising regulations, including raffles, drawings, games, and other fundraising activities.

• Initiate new chapters and/or in-person fundraising events to broaden RMEF's reach and enhance sustainable net revenue growth.

• Advocate for RMEF’s mission, objectives, programs, and conservation efforts.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Marketing, Fundraising, Communications, or a related field.

• Five years of additional professional experience in a business setting.

• Preferred experience in working with volunteers and fundraising efforts.

• Must reside in Iowa and Illinois.

• Willingness to travel frequently on weekdays and weekends.

• Flexibility to work any day of the week, including weekends.

• Capability to work late hours, often until after midnight.

• Ability to sit for prolonged periods in a vehicle or airplane and stand for intervals of 2–6 hours.

• Proficiency in working at a computer terminal for extended durations.

• Must be able to lift heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.

• A valid state driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required to operate rental or personal vehicles for business travel.

• Comprehensive knowledge and support of RMEF’s mission, goals, organizational structure, activities, and the biological, social, and political factors that influence them.

• Inclusive understanding of the role of hunting in wildlife management and conservation.

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, and public speaking skills.

• Ability to build relationships with a diverse range of individuals.

• Self-motivated individual capable of directing and inspiring volunteers.

• Ability to identify future chapter opportunities and recruit volunteers accordingly.

• Expertise in annual fundraising income forecasts and operating expense budgets.

• Proficiency in web-based software platforms as well as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.

• Ability to thrive in and foster a team-oriented environment.

• Ability to resolve conflicts, adapt to shifting priorities, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Willingness to travel extensively and work flexible hours.

🏝️ Benefits

• Regional Directors may be eligible for a bonus in addition to their annual salary if they meet all goals established for their profit center and remain employed for a full calendar year.

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance, including prescription coverage.

• Medical Savings Account: Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Medical Spending Account available to qualifying employees.

• Retirement 403 (b) Plan with RMEF matching up to 5% of an employee’s contributions; immediate participation and vesting; pretax and Roth options available.

• Paid Time Off (PTO), accruing immediately at 4.92 hours per payday; accrual rates increase with years of service.

• Extended Illness Bank (EIB), accruing immediately at 4.92 hours per payday.

• Up to 17 paid holidays each year.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing four complimentary counseling sessions per year for employees and their families.

• Employer-paid life insurance.

• Employer-funded short-term disability coverage.

• Employer-funded long-term disability coverage.

• Remote work arrangement available.