Regional Director, Conservation & Volunteer Fundraising

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation; Kentucky; Remote; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Savings Account

Retirement 403 (b) Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Extended Illness Bank (EIB)

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employer-paid disability & life

Job summary

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is seeking a performance-motivated team player to engage and manage volunteer activities, event fundraising and mission granting program oversight in Kentucky and Tennessee. The role requires leadership of local chapters, coordination with volunteers, and ensuring compliance with policies and reporting.

Remote work is possible, with the candidate located in Kentucky or Tennessee.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Lead, organize, and guide local chapter committees with planning, organization, and execution of in-person fundraising activities and events, to meet or exceed goals
• Work closely with key RMEF volunteers to ensure compliance with operating policies, financial reporting and event planning
• Plan and execute an annual in-person volunteer workshop including training on fundraising and chapter recognition
• Chair/co-chair RMEF granting process within your state(s) including evaluation of hunting heritage and habitat projects
• Direct and execute a comprehensive volunteer recruitment and grassroots fundraising training program across all chapters within the profit center
• Complete and maintain all records, reports and paperwork on time; respond to inquiries about RMEF activities within the region

Skills

Volunteer management

Fundraising

Budgeting

Public speaking

Event planning

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is seeking a performance-motivated team player to engage and manage volunteer activities, event fundraising and mission granting program oversight in Kentucky and Tennessee. The role requires leadership of local chapters, coordination with volunteers, and ensuring compliance with policies and reporting.

Remote work is possible, with the candidate located in Kentucky or Tennessee.