Regional Director – W SD & W NE

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

Regional Director overseeing local volunteer chapters and organizing fundraising events for wildlife conservation. Engaging with volunteers and managing mission granting program in South Dakota and Nebraska.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeRemote • New York, South Dakota • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $69,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 Nebraska and South Dakota
Lead, organize, and guide local chapter committees with the planning, organization, and execution of successful in-person fundraising activities and events, to meet or exceed annual profit center goals
Work closely with key RMEF volunteers, to ensure compliance with RMEF operating policies, procedures, financial reporting as well as planning and execution of in-person fundraising activities and events
Responsible for planning & executing an annual in-person volunteer workshop to include training on all aspects of grassroots fundraising as well as chapter & volunteer recognition within the profit center
Serve as chair/co-chair overseeing the RMEF granting process within your state(s)

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance: Includes prescription coverage
Medical Savings Account: The Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Medical Spending Account is available to eligible employees
Retirement 403 (b) Plan: RMEF currently matches up to 5% of an employee’s contribution plan. Participation and vesting are immediate. Both pretax 403(b) and Roth 403(b) options are available for employee contributions
Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrues immediately at a rate of 4.92 hours per payday with accrued leave available immediately. Accrual rates increase with years of service
Extended Illness Bank (EIB): Begins accruing immediately at 4.92 hours per payday with accrued leave available immediately
Paid Holidays: Based on President & CEO approval, RMEF offers up to 17 holidays per year
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Four-free counseling sessions per year for employee and family
Additional Employer-Paid Benefits: Life insurance as well as short-term and long-term disability coverage

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Hard Skills & Tools

FundraisingEvent PlanningVolunteer ManagementFinancial ReportingGrant Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationOrganizational Skills