Youth Engagement Coordinator - Region 5 (Remote)

Youth Engagement Coordinator 

Region 5 – Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, & Missouri

The Youth Engagement Coordinator position encompasses the oversight of Ducks Unlimited's youth programs in Region 5 which includes the following states: Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri.

Chosen candidate must reside or relocate to central Missouri. 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: 

The Region 6 Youth Engagement Coordinator position encompasses the oversight of organization youth programs including but not limited to:

• 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 or relocate to central Missouri at a mutually agreeable location, and office from their home.

Benefits/Pay: Starting salary ranges from $60,000 - $65,000 and will be based on experience and education. DU offers an exceptional benefit package, including 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); and tuition reimbursement.

To Apply: Please complete all application materials and attach your resume, cover letter, and three professional references by October 12, 2026.

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.