Regional Representative (Southern Illinois)
About the role
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever is the nation's leading upland wildlife habitat conservation organization. We empower local volunteers to deliver meaningful, on-the-ground conservation— for wildlife, for hunting heritage, and for the landscapes we love. This role is for someone who thrives on bringing people together to make a difference.
Responsibilities
- Support and energize chapter leaders
- Elevate local fundraising events
- Launch new chapters and reinvigorate existing ones
- Coordinate with Development staff to cultivate donors and partners
- Keep chapter leaders engaged through regular, motivational communication
- Organize and lead regional and statewide chapter meetings
- Collaborate with peers across departments to deliver a unified conservation message to our volunteer base
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, marketing, wildlife conservation, education, or a related field
- Experience collaborating with volunteers, nonprofit boards, or grassroots campaigns preferred
- Deep understanding of QF & PF’s mission and model
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills— you’re a connector and a motivator
- Organized and self-driven, able to manage multiple projects across a broad geography
- Comfortable using technology to support day-to-day work, troubleshoot issues for chapters, and clearly explain systems and processes to volunteers
- Passion for conservation, the uplands, and the hunting community
- Willingness to travel frequently within Southern Illinois
Perks & Benefits
- Salary: $59,000 – $65,000 (commensurate with experience)
- Benefits: Full benefits package, including health, retirement, and paid time off
- Tools Provided: Laptop, phone stipend, mileage reimbursement, expense card
Ready to Apply?
Submit a single PDF or Word document containing your cover letter, resume, and three references as part of your application on our online portal: https://www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs
Use your cover letter to tell us why this mission speaks to you—and how your background prepares you to lead grassroots conservation across Southern Illinois uplands.
Contact
Questions? Contact Jerry McDonald, PF/QF Director of Chapter & Volunteer Services, at jmcdonald@pheasantsforever.org.
Pheasants Forever, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.