Regional Director (Utah and Idaho)

Does the thought of preparing kids to solve the world’s greatest problems excite and empower you? Do you want to be with an organization where your knowledge and skills will help increase school engagement and student success, and extend our global reach? Do you want to be on a team that crafts opportunities and provides life changing experiences for students?

These opportunities are as strong and dynamic as ever, as FIRST^® creates the people who will change the world – today and tomorrow!

What We Offer
We promise a fast-paced, exciting, and rewarding environment where you will be part of a team that cares about each other and thrives on each other’s successes. You’ll feel good about the future of the world after doing hard work with the talented people at FIRST^® and will have a front row seat to our life changing programs.

Our extensive benefits package is highly competitive and includes:

• Healthcare Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life & AD&D Insurance 
• Supplemental life insurance
• Voluntary accident and legal plans
• Income Protection Insurances (STD & LTD)
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Hybrid Work Model
• 160 PTO hours for FT employees 
• 14 paid holidays per calendar year (one is a floating holiday)
  • Paid July 4th Week Holiday Closure 
• 40 hours paid sick leave per calendar year
• One paid volunteer day per anniversary year
• Maternity and Parental Leave
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan (with employer match)
• Medical and dependent pre-tax flex plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The salary range for this position is $70,965 - $80,329. New hires typically start within this range based on their qualifications, experience, and considerations of internal equity.

Who You Are
You are excited to support the growth of all FIRST programs in the Utah and Idaho regions/ territories! Working locally and from your home office, you will build and maintain a passionate, volunteer driven, self-sustaining group of leaders who focus on engaging schools, encouraging local relationships, and fundraising as we grow FIRST Robotics Competition.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

What You Will Do
Working locally from your home office, you will serve as the primary representative for the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) in your region or territory. You will lead efforts to ensure the long-term growth, sustainability, and success of FRC teams and events in collaboration with local stakeholders, volunteers, and FIRST staff. Additionally, you will:

• Support and sustain FRC teams, providing ongoing guidance and resources to help teams thrive; refer rookie leads to Business Development staff as appropriate.
• Plan and execute FRC Regional competitions, ensuring compliance with FIRST standards and alignment with regional budgets and cost-containment expectations.
• Lead and support volunteer Regional Planning Committees, recruiting and sustaining members to carry out all essential event activities.
• Fundraise to cover FRC program expenses and events, meeting annual goals through cultivating new sponsors, stewarding existing relationships, and writing grant proposals.
• Serve as liaison among Regional Planning Committees, Field Operations, and FIRST HQ, ensuring effective communication and alignment.
• Collaborate with FIRST LEGO® League, FIRST Tech Challenge partners, and FIRST Senior Mentor(s) to support cross-program communication and mentoring in the region.
• Engage with local businesses, schools, policymakers, and community leaders to raise awareness and support for the FIRST mission.
• Coordinate or support off-season efforts such as volunteer and team recruitment, VIP engagement, and bridging students from FTC to FRC.
• Collaborate with Program Delivery Organizations to advance state-level initiatives, focusing on education policy, grant opportunities, and career and technical education.
• Fulfill reporting, sales forecasting, training, and compliance requirements in alignment with FIRST policies and timelines.

What We Expect
We are seeking candidates with the following knowledge, skills, and experience:

• Typically requires a BS/BA in related discipline and generally requires at least 5 years of directly related experience
• Proven fundraising experience in a non-profit or for-profit business
• Exceptional relationship management and collaboration skills
• Excellent organizational and oral/written communication skills
• Demonstrated budget management and financial reporting skills
• Attendance at the FIRST annual community conference required
• Ability and willingness for regular travel
• FIRST experience/knowledge strongly preferred

Commitment to FIRST® Core Values

Discovery: We explore new skills and ideas.
Innovation: We use creativity and persistence to solve problems.
Impact:  We apply what we learn to improve our world.
Inclusion: We respect each other and embrace our differences.
Teamwork: We are stronger when we work together.
Fun: We enjoy and celebrate what we do!

Thriving on our core values, celebrating the uniqueness of our employees and committed to inclusion. Proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

By submitting my application, I certify that the information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false statements or omissions may result in disqualification from employment or, if employed, termination.

I acknowledge that FIRST may conduct a comprehensive background check as part of the hiring process. This may include, but is not limited to, verification of my employment history, education, professional credentials, employment references, and a review of prior involvement with FIRST in an employment or volunteer capacity.

I further acknowledge that if I receive a conditional offer of employment, my employment status remains contingent upon the results of a criminal records check, and that the findings may affect my eligibility for employment. Additionally, for certain positions where job responsibilities warrant it, FIRST may conduct a credit check as part of the background screening process, in compliance with applicable laws.

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