Director of Field Operations

Title: Director of Field Operations - North Central Region

Locations: North Dakota.-South Dakota.-Nebraska.-Kansas.  Minnesota. Iowa. Wisconsin.

Work Type: Remote
Time Type: Full time
 

Job Description:

Must reside in the North Central Region ( ND, SD, NE, KS, IA, MN, WI, MI)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Department: Fundraising

Reports To: National Director of Event Fundraising

Employment Category: Salary/Exempt

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for managing volunteer relations and overall fundraising operations conducted by the Regional Directors, through membership development, State and Local Chapter development, and all fundraising events with an expectation of region revenue growth. Responsible for managing an area budget in order to meet overall NWTF goals, objectives and utilization of funds. Responsible for developing a team through training and mentorship. Assist Regional Directors, Field Conservation Staff, Development Staff, State and Local volunteers to accomplish the mission delivery. Provide leadership, support, guidance, and foster forward thinking to the team with the goal of achieving operational excellence.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a high performing sales team
• Create new successful fundraising events
• Recruit high performing team members
• Train team and incorporate best practices for membership collection and Event Management System
• Inspire and develop new fundraising concepts and events
• Manage an annual budget for Area including fundraising net revenue and associated expenses.
• Ensures Area compliance within the NWTF established guidelines, and policies.
• Oversee volunteer relations, recruitment, and Chapter development at all levels within the Area.
• Implement and manage best practices approach to fundraising in Area.
• Responsible for staffing, performance review and communication, and establishing operational and development plans for Regional Directors in Area.
• Assist Regional Directors with State Board development to align with the mission of the organization.
• Work with regional staff and volunteer leadership to resolve issues that arise within the region regarding volunteer/member complaints or concerns.
• Maintain communication with Regional Directors, through conference calls, email, one-on-one, etc.
• Acts as the primary field representative of the organization to promote NWTF, its mission, and initiatives to direct reports, NWTF members, the general public, media, and other organizations in assigned Area.
• Performs and/or provides oversight to additional long term assignments as directed by the Senior Director of Event Fundraising.
• Promotes collaboration between all departments Field Operations, Development, Headquarters, and Conservation.
• Attend annual NWTF Convention, regional meetings and training opportunities, as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Experience in successfully establishing and managing budgets and goals
• Ability to analyze financial reports and documents
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Proven leadership motivational skills
• Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office applications, Google Docs, etc.
• Excellent people skills, ability to interact with all personality types
• Creativity to maximize fundraising abilities
• Passion for wildlife, conservation, and hunting heritage
• Must be able to travel for extended periods of time
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business/Marketing or equivalent experience in Sales, Marketing or Management

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds at times.
• Able to stand for prolonged periods of times.

Remote Status:

• Position can work remotely.

Salary Description

$125,000.00 Annually