R3 Coordinator Midwest; Remote - IA, IL, MN, WI

Location:

Remote (must reside in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, or Wisconsin)

Delta Waterfowl is The Duck Hunters Organization, a leading conservation group founded in 1911. We work to produce ducks through intensive management programs and conservation of breeding duck habitat. Delta conducts vital waterfowl research and promotes and protects the continuing tradition of waterfowl hunting in North America.

Delta uses science-based solutions to produce ducks, conserve prairie wetlands, and ensure the future of waterfowl hunting.

Abundant ducks and endless opportunities for all waterfowl hunters.

Delta’s international headquarters is located in Bismarck, North Dakota. Currently, our dedicated team consists of almost 100 employees, of which about half work within our headquarters office and the other half work remotely throughout the U.S. and Canada. Our organization has experienced tremendous growth over the last few years and this is expected to continue. This is an exciting time for Delta as we look to the future, and we are looking for talented and skilled individuals who have a passion to perform meaningful work to join our team!

As a member of the Waterfowl and Hunter Recruitment Program team, the R3 Program Coordinator is an organized and self-motivated individual with a strong hunting and hunter education background. This individual assists Delta Waterfowl with various tasks, with primary responsibilities centered on the oversight and daily management of Delta Waterfowl’s First Hunt and University Hunting R3 programs within the assigned region.

• Support the delivery of Delta Waterfowl’s First Hunt program.
• Secure survey responses from First Hunt participants and update event data.
• Oversee the Delta Waterfowl University Hunting Program in the assigned region.
• Conduct outreach to establish new University Hunting Programs.
• Coordinate with wildlife professors to educate future managers on hunting’s role in conservation.
• Work with state and federal agencies and partner organizations to strengthen and expand University Hunting Program events, securing additional resources when available.
• Manage inventory for University Hunting Program supplies.
• Secure survey responses from University Hunting Program participants in assigned regions and update event data to ensure comprehensive reporting.
• Represent Delta at professional meetings and deliver public presentations.
• Contribute content to the Marketing Department to promote R3 initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 1. Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, business, wildlife management, or a related field.
• 2. Must work well with the public and in a team environment.
• 3. Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• 4. Must be organized and able to prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• 5. Must be a self-starter and passionate about hunter recruitment, retention, and reactivation.
• 6. Problem-solving skills and ability to respond to change.
• 7. Strong analytical skills and ability to manage data in Microsoft Office applications and other software.
• 8. Excellent alphanumeric entry skills with a low error rate.
• 9. Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary to various meetings and events.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and listen. The position requires dexterity in using a telephone, computer keyboard, mouse, calculator, and other office equipment. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and navigate stairs. The employee must lift and move up to 40 pounds. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work in an office environment as well as in the field (e.g., marsh, water, woods, etc.).

• Determined | We are fully committed to achieving our mission of producing ducks and securing the future of waterfowl hunting.
• Experienced | We recognize the value our team brings in knowledge, skills, and abilities, and we embrace professional development opportunities to maximize our collective future potential.
• Lively | We make sure enthusiasm and positive energy is present in everything we do.
• Team Focused | We seek strong collaborative partnerships with others and recognize the value each person brings to achieve our collective goals.
• Accountable | We work hard to earn the trust of our donors, the public, and each other, and hold ourselves accountable to the highest professional standards.

Delta Waterfowl Foundation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.