The Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF), the leading voice for sportsmen and women in the halls of government, is seeking a motivated and experienced professional to serve as Senior Coordinator, South Central States, supporting the organization's policy, advocacy, and development efforts across Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.
For more than 35 years, CSF has worked alongside elected officials, conservation partners, and outdoor industry leaders to protect and advance America's hunting, fishing, recreational shooting, and trapping traditions. This position offers an opportunity to directly influence conservation policy, strengthen relationships with key stakeholders, and help safeguard America's outdoor heritage for future generations.
Position Overview
The Senior Coordinator will support CSF's National Assembly of Sportsmen's Caucuses (NASC) and Governors Sportsmen's Caucus (GSC) programs, serving as a primary liaison to state legislators, fish and wildlife agencies, conservation organizations, and industry partners throughout the region.
The position will also play an important role in supporting fundraising and development initiatives, with a particular emphasis on cultivating relationships with donors and partners in Texas.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze state legislation and regulations affecting hunting, fishing, recreational shooting, trapping, and conservation.
- Build and maintain relationships with state legislators, governors' offices, wildlife agencies, and conservation partners.
- Engage in the legislative process through policy analysis, testimony, and coalition building.
- Support donor cultivation, fundraising initiatives, sponsorship opportunities, and regional events.
- Represent CSF at legislative caucus functions, industry gatherings, and conservation events.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required, preferably in public policy, wildlife or fisheries biology, conservation, or natural resource management.
- Minimum of 2–3 years of relevant policy experience, preferably in Arkansas, Oklahoma, or Texas.
- Knowledge of state legislative processes and sportsmen's policy issues.
- Experience supporting donor development and relationship management in a nonprofit environment.
- Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
- Passion for hunting, fishing, recreational shooting, trapping, and professional wildlife management.
Location and Travel
This is a remote position based within the South Central region, with preference given to candidates residing in Texas, particularly in or near Austin or the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area. Travel of up to 25% is required.
CSF offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience, along with health, dental, vision, and life insurance options, a competitive retirement plan, and attractive vacation and holiday leave opportunities.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, college transcript, contact information for three references, and a writing sample to Kelli Altimus.
For complete position details and application instructions, visit:
https://congressionalsportsmen.org/employment/senior-coordinator-south-central-states/
About the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation: Founded in 1989, the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF) is the informed authority across outdoor issues and serves as the primary conduit for influencing public policy. Working with the Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus (CSC), Governors Sportsmen's Caucus (GSC), and National Assembly of Sportsmen's Caucuses (NASC), CSF provides a voice for hunters, anglers, recreational shooters, and trappers on Capitol Hill and in state capitols nationwide. Learn more at https://congressionalsportsmen.org/.