Regional Director of Event Fundraising (New Mexico)

Regional Director of Event Fundraising (New Mexico)

Ducks Unlimited has an opening for a Full-Time Regional Director of Event Fundraising for New Mexico. This position will be responsible for the management of all facets of event fundraising within the region. This is a remote position, and the preferred candidate will live in or near the greater Albuquerque area. The target start date is July 1st, 2025, or as soon as mutually agreed.

Responsibilities: Regional Directors’ duties and responsibilities encompass the management of all facets of event fundraising within the region including: 

• Recruitment and training of volunteers 
• Managing volunteer efforts in support of Ducks Unlimited fundraising events 
• Fostering growth within the region with emphasis on new chapter development; internal growth within existing committees; identification and development of non-traditional fundraising opportunities and major donor identification and management
• Coordination and collaboration with the New Mexico fundraising team and volunteers

                    
Qualifications:

Experience and Education: BA or BS from an accredited institution is required. Volunteer experience with non-profit organizations will benefit candidates and volunteer experience with Ducks Unlimited is desired. 

Communication Skills: This position requires an aptitude for building and managing relationships with a diverse group of volunteers with an emphasis on effective verbal and written communication skills.

Technological Proficiency: Candidates must be able to work with proficiency on a personal computer with basic skills in MS Office applications and have a working familiarity with the Internet. The successful candidate will be required to develop computer skills specific to Ducks Unlimited Inc.’s standardized information systems.

Interpersonal Skills: Applicants must be self-motivated and eager to accept challenging goals

*** Candidates must be willing to work hours that extend well outside of the typical workday and workweek throughout the year, including extensive auto travel throughout the region. 

SALARY AND BENEFITS PACKAGE: Salary commensurate with experience. We work hard to encourage everyone at Ducks Unlimited to bring their authentic selves to work every day. DU offers an exceptional benefit package that includes comprehensive group medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, including spouse and dependent coverage; three weeks paid vacation; paid sick leave and 10 paid holidays; 401(k) plan (including partial employer match); and tuition reimbursement.

To apply, please attach a cover letter, resume, and references by May 23, 2025.

DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, military status, disability, age, or genetic information except where age or gender is a bona fide occupational qualification as allowed by the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions),  sexual orientation, gender,  age (40 or over), disability (physical, mental or visual), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), military and veteran status, immigration status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.