Regional Director - Iowa & Illinois

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) is a mission-driven non-profit dedicated to ensuring the future of elk, other wildlife, their habitat and our hunting heritage. Since our founding in 1984, we have helped conserve nearly one square mile of elk country every day. In partnership with others, we have conserved or enhanced more than 9.2 million acres, including improving public access to 1.6 million acres. Our impact will extend to 10 million acres by 2030.

RMEF is proud of our conservation successes and is committed to making an even larger impact in the future. RMEF is seeking a performance-motivated team player with strong interpersonal skills to engage and manage volunteer activities, event fundraising and mission granting program oversight in Iowa and Illinois. Responsibilities include:

• Oversee local volunteer chapters in specific geographic areas organizing fundraising events, including Big Game banquets, special events, and other grassroots fundraising activities
• Recruit, train and retain volunteers
• Oversee the review and recommend phases of the RMEF’s granting program in Iowa and Illinois

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of conservation in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications include

• 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

Location

This position is remote however the successful candidate must be located in Iowa and Illinois

Travel Requirement and Physical Demands

• Frequent travel is required on weekdays and weekends
• Ability to work any day of the week, including weekends
• Ability to work late at night (often until after midnight)
• Must be capable of sitting for long periods in a car or airplane and stand for intervals of 2-6 hours
• Ability to work at a computer term