Regional Director
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Job Description
Regional Director leading volunteers, chapter growth, grants, and fundraising events for Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation conservation programs across New England.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee local volunteer chapters and organize fundraising events, including Big Game banquets, special events, and grassroots fundraising activities
- Recruit, train, and retain volunteers
- Oversee review and recommendation phases of RMEF’s granting program across the assigned states
- Lead, organize, and guide chapter committees in planning and executing in-person fundraising activities and events
- Work with regional, state, and chapter chairs to ensure compliance with RMEF policies, procedures, and financial reporting requirements
- Plan and execute an annual in-person volunteer workshop covering grassroots fundraising and chapter/volunteer recognition
- Chair or co-chair the state-level RMEF granting process, including solicitation, review, and recommendation of hunting heritage, habitat stewardship, wildlife management/research, and lands projects
- Direct volunteer recruitment and grassroots fundraising training across chapters
- Complete, maintain, and submit required records, reports, and paperwork accurately and on time
- Respond to inquiries about RMEF activities and programs in the assigned region
- Ensure compliance with state nonprofit and charitable fundraising laws and requirements
- Launch new chapters and in-person fundraising events to increase sustainable net revenue growth
- Promote RMEF’s mission, goals, organizational structure, and activities
- Identify future chapter opportunities and recruit volunteers
- Support the regional team as needed
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Business, Marketing, Fundraising, Communications, or related field
- Five years additional professional experience in a business environment
- Experience working with volunteers and fundraising preferred
- Must be located in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, or Massachusetts
- Frequent weekday and weekend travel
- Ability to work any day of the week, including weekends
- Ability to work late at night, often until after midnight
- Ability to sit for long periods in a car or airplane and stand for 2–6 hours
- Ability to work at a computer terminal for extended periods
- Ability to lift items up to 50 pounds
- Valid state driver’s license and acceptable driving record
- Thorough knowledge and support of RMEF’s mission, goals, organizational structure, and activities
- Understanding of hunting’s role in wildlife management and conservation
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, and public-speaking skills
- Ability to direct and motivate volunteers, resolve conflicts, manage multiple priorities, work independently, and foster a team-oriented environment
- Proficiency in annual fundraising income projections and operating expense budgets
- Proficiency in web-based software platforms and Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Ability to travel extensively and work flexible hours
Benefits:
- Bonus eligibility based on achieving profit center goals, performance requirements, full-calendar-year employment, and policy adherence
- Health, dental, and vision insurance with prescription coverage
- Health Savings Account or Flexible Medical Spending Account
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching up to 5%; immediate participation and vesting; pretax and Roth options
- Paid time off accruing immediately at 4.92 hours per payday, with accrual rates increasing with years of service
- Extended Illness Bank accruing immediately at 4.92 hours per payday
- Up to 17 paid holidays per year
- Employee Assistance Program with four free counseling sessions per year for employee and family
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage














