Location: North central/northwest Iowa
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Anticipated Start Date: February 2025

Position Summary: The Regional Representative will play a vital role in advancing our conservation mission by engaging communities, chapters, volunteers, and members within the region. This position is responsible for helping chapters maximize their local, state, and national impact through innovative fundraising, community engagement, and strategic development initiatives. Additionally, the Regional Representative will collaborate with Development teammates to cultivate meaningful donor relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide proactive guidance and outstanding customer service to chapters, with a focus on growing memberships, supporting contributions to national and state programs and organizational Mission priorities.   
• Identify and develop prospects for Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s fundraising campaigns, fostering relationships with donors and stakeholders.
• Establish new chapters and strengthen existing ones, building dynamic volunteer committees committed to advancing our mission.
• Collaborate with chapters to enhance the efficiency and impact of fundraising events.
• Maintain regular, motivational communication with chapter leaders, keeping them informed and inspired about the organization’s mission, initiatives, and goals.
• Work with colleagues to develop and deliver a unified message about our habitat conservation, education, outreach, and advocacy initiatives.
• Champion the Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever mission and support related fundraising efforts.
• Organize and lead district and state meetings with chapters.

Qualifications:

• B.A./B.S. in Marketing, Business, Wildlife Biology, Education, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Prior experience working with volunteers and fundraising is strongly preferred.
• A deep understanding of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s mission, model, and activities.
• Energetic, detail-oriented self-starter with a proven record of leadership and teamwork.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation abilities, capable of engaging diverse audiences, from volunteers to team members.
• Demonstrated innovation and follow-through with ideas.
• Proven ability to engage with and inspire sportsmen and outdoor enthusiasts.

Compensation and Location: $59,000-65,000 annually, commensurate with experience + benefits (see our benefits summary at www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs.). This position covers north central and northwest Iowa, working remotely from a home office. Des Moines, Iowa, is preferred, but work location within assigned territory is negotiable. Frequent travel within assigned territory is expected.