Youth Engagement Coordinator

Youth Engagement Coordinator

Region 8 - New Mexico, Oklahoma, & Texas

The Youth Engagement Coordinator position encompasses the oversight of Ducks Unlimited's youth programs in Region 8 which includes the following states: New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.

Chosen candidate must reside in or relocate to the Austin (TX) area. This position is remote but requires travel. As a remote employee, you may be required to come in at any time, with reasonable notice, into a DU office (or other designated location) for meetings and other business needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Grow the organization's Varsity membership through engagement with youth shooting sports and the FFA.
• Promotion of the DU TRAP program to youth shooting sports teams.
• Promote DU's R3 programs with state partners and NGOs to increase youth shooting and hunting participation.
• Recruitment of new Varsity (high school) chapters and volunteers to the organization
• Increase awareness of Ducks University (collegiate) program and assist in recruitment of volunteers and members into existing chapters
• Build and maintain relationships with State Youth Engagement Chairs to promote DU's youth engagement programs

Qualifications Required

• Applicants must have a minimum of a four-year accredited degree to apply for this position.
• Prior volunteer experience with Ducks Unlimited will greatly benefit candidates, as well as experience in education, or R3 programs.
• Candidates should have outstanding communication, writing and organizational skills; ability to persuasively convey the mission of DU and be proficient in standard computer programs.
• The chosen candidate will be required to reside in or relocate to the Austin area (TX) at a mutually agreeable location, and office from their home. This work is remote but requires travel.

Benefits/Pay

Starting salary ranges from $60,000 - $65,000 and will be based on experience and education.

• comprehensive group medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance, including spouse and dependent coverage
• three weeks paid vacation, paid sick leave, and ten paid holidays
• 401(k) plan (including partial employer match)
• tuition reimbursement

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 opportunities 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, gender identity, gender expression, 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.