Regional Director

Reports to: Director of Field Operations
Classification: Salaried / Exempt
Compensation & Benefits: $65,000 – $82,000 annually DOE, plus benefits (Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, and 401K)
Final date to receive applications: Applications must be received by 5:00 PM Mountain Time (MT) on September 21, 2026.

Make a Lasting Difference for Wildlife Conservation. The Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) and Blacktail Deer Foundation (BDF) are seeking an energetic, entrepreneurial leader to serve as a Regional Director. This is an opportunity to build thriving volunteer chapters, expand fundraising efforts, cultivate donors and sponsors, and help conserve mule deer, black-tailed deer, and their habitats. If you are passionate about conservation, enjoy building relationships, and thrive in an independent leadership role, we encourage you to apply.

The Regional Director serves as the Foundation’s primary field representative within an assigned territory. This remote-based position is responsible for volunteer leadership, chapter development, fundraising growth, membership expansion, donor cultivation, sponsor development, and community engagement.

• Recruit, mentor, and support volunteer chapter leaders.
• Strengthen existing chapters and establish new chapters in underserved communities.
• Plan, organize, and support fundraising events including banquets, raffles, auctions, and other fundraising initiatives.
• Develop relationships with donors, sponsors, conservation partners, businesses, landowners, and wildlife agencies.
• Represent MDF/BDF at public meetings, conservation projects, outdoor expos, chapter meetings, and community events.
• Collaborate with the Development Team to identify major donor and corporate partnership opportunities.
• Maintain accurate budgets, reports, CRM records, financial documentation, and event records.
• Ensure compliance with Foundation policies, financial procedures, and event standards.
• Serve as a positive ambassador for the Foundation while promoting its mission and conservation objectives.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the operational needs, strategic priorities, and mission of the Mule Deer Foundation and Blacktail Deer Foundation.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, volunteer leadership, nonprofit management, business development, sales, or event management.
• Excellent communication, public speaking, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Passion for wildlife conservation, ethical hunting, and the mission of the Mule Deer Foundation and Blacktail Deer Foundation.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and an acceptable driving record.

• Increase fundraising revenue and chapter performance.
• Recruit, develop, and retain exceptional volunteers.
• Expand membership and donor engagement.
• Build lasting partnerships throughout the region.
• Represent the Foundation with professionalism, integrity, and accountability while delivering measurable conservation impact.

This is a remote-based, field-focused position requiring frequent regional travel to conduct fundraising, membership, sponsorship, event, and relationship-development activities. Travel includes evenings, weekends, overnight travel, extended driving, and occasional air travel. Candidates must be able to:

• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. Heavier items require appropriate assistance or equipment.
• Load,…