Regional Director - Missouri & Arkansas - Remote

Overview

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, a non-profit, wildlife habitat conservation organization, seeks a performance-motivated team player with strong interpersonal skills to engage and manage volunteer activities, event fundraising and mission granting program oversight in Missouri and Arkansas. At RMEF, we make our passion our career through pursuit of the organization’s conservation mission. We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package. Knowledge and support of RMEF’s mission is required. Bachelor of Science equivalent degree and five years of experience in business, fundraising and volunteer management preferred. Pro-hunting values are critical and required. Extensive weekday and weekend travel required. RMEF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.

In Short

• The position involves overseeing local volunteer chapters for fundraising.
• Requires strong interpersonal skills and experience in fundraising.
• Must live in Missouri or Arkansas and travel extensively.
• Involves organizing events to support wildlife conservation.
• Collaboration with volunteers and wildlife agencies is key.
• Requires excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Must be a self-starter and able to work independently.
• Experience with budgeting and financial projections is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and web-based software is required.
• Knowledge of hunting and conservation is essential.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience in fundraising and volunteer management.
• Excellent people skills and ability to develop relationships.
• Ability to identify chapter opportunities and recruit volunteers.
• Proficient in fundraising income projections and budgets.
• Ability to work with wildlife professionals and agencies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to manage multiple priorities and changing conditions.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work flexible hours.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Medical Savings Accounts (HSA or Flexible Medical Spending Account).
• Retirement 403(b) plan with matching contributions.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB).
• Paid Holidays (nine days).
• Employee Assistance Program for counseling services.
• Life Insurance Coverage.
• Short Term/Long Term Disability benefits.