Chapter Chair (Executive Committee)
The Chapter Chair has board voting privileges and a term of 3 years.
Weekly time commitment: 3-4 hours
Board Calls: 3rd Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm MT/7:30pm CT
The Chair is the senior volunteer leader and shall act as chapter leader of SD BHA. The Chair will maintain a collaborative and transparent working relationship between the chapter, BHA HQ, and the staff Regional Coordinator. The Chair will work with other executive board members to appoint committees and assign special positions as needed; exercise general supervision over the activities of the chapter including policy initiatives, community outreach, event planning, conservation projects and chapter communications; and preside at meetings of the chapter. The Chair will also facilitate an annual strategic planning meeting(s) for volunteer leadership and BHA staff to outline the best way to carry out the policies and objectives of the chapter and larger organization.
The ideal chapter chair candidate has the ability to lead, motivate and organize a geographically dispersed team of volunteer leaders, possesses extensive knowledge of hunting and wildlife management policy in South Dakota, and has the ability to represent SD BHA in a professional manner to the media, partner organizations, and the public.
The chair should reside in the state of South Dakota year round and have an active BHA membership.
Note this is not a paid position.
To Apply:
Before applying please review our mission and values here.
Send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Then, complete the application form below by Monday, September 30th.