Regional Director

CCA Louisiana is dedicated to conserving, promoting and enhancing the present and future availability of coastal marine resources for the benefit and enjoyment of the general public. Founded in 1983, CCA Louisiana and it’s 25,000 members have been responsible for many advances in marine research, habitat restoration, education of the general public and CCA has advocated for the protection of marine resources.

POSITION SUMMARY

CCA Louisiana is seeking a mission-driven professional with exceptional organizational and interpersonal abilities to serve as its Regional Director. Reporting to the CCA Louisiana Board of Directors and management staff, the Regional Director is responsible for directing volunteer activities related to 7-8 CCA Louisiana chapters.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversees day-to-day local CCA Louisiana chapter activities to advance goals and objectives of CCA in the following areas: Conservation, Fundraising, Membership, Communications and Advocacy Identify, recruit, train and motivate local chapter leaders to ensure each local chapter’s board of directors consists of an appropriate number of active members for continued viability and success Plan, manage and attend effective fundraising activities. Provide assistance and guidance to volunteers for all CCA Louisiana-sponsored community events (i.e., fishing tournaments, children’s activities and local trade/boat shows) Engage local leaders, businesses and politicians to establish strong working relationships Seek and identify potential new local chapters in Louisiana Maintain active communication with local chapter membership, chapter committees, staff and State Board Attend State Board meetings and regular chapter meetings throughout Louisiana Assist with any special projects and perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills who can connect with a broad range of individuals and entities Self-motivated, able to operate independently but knows when to communicate and involve others A team player with a goal-oriented approach to work Ability to multi-task effectively Ability to provide vision and inspiration to peers and volunteers Ability to develop and work within a budget Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking Strong organizational, time management and problem-solving skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) Experience working with volunteer-based organizations and knowledgeable of fundraising techniques Knowledge of grammatical rules, spelling, punctuation and required formats The ability to represent the organization in a professional, positive manner

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communication, Business or other job-related fields preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Ability to travel throughout Louisiana and occasionally out of state Reliable vehicle able to pull a trailer Physical demands include lifting and moving up to 70 pounds, drive long distances, stand for long periods of time This position regularly requires work outdoors in varying weather conditions Frequent evening meetings and occasional weekend work required Must have a valid driver’s license Job Type: Full-time Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year 401(k) 401(k) matching Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Supplemental Pay: Bonus opportunities #J-18808-Ljbffr Coastal Conservation Association Louisiana