Director of External Relations & Partnerships

Woodcraft Rangers; Riverside, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid vacation

Lifecraft program

Upward mobility

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Pet insurance

Mission-driven work

Job summary

Woodcraft Rangers seeks a Director of External Relations for the Inland Empire Area Office to lead regional partnership development and external engagement. This hybrid role works with school districts, funders, and community leaders to expand impact, revenue, and reach while supervising the External Relations Coordinator.

The ideal candidate is strategic, relationship-driven, and committed to youth development and educational equity across Riverside County.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in external relations, partnership development, government relations, fundraising, business development, or community engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships with diverse stakeholders, including school districts, civic leaders, and community-based organizations.
• Strong presentation and communication skills; able to represent the organization credibly in external settings.
• Experience supporting fundraising, development, or grant-funded program environments preferred.
• Supervisory experience with the ability to develop and motivate direct reports.
• Knowledge of the Inland Empire region and its educational, civic, and nonprofit landscape strongly preferred.
• Mission-driven with a deep commitment to youth development and educational equity.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in nonprofit management, public administration, communications, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with school districts, funders, and community partners to develop and grow strategic relationships.
• Identify and advance new partnership and revenue opportunities in alignment with organizational growth goals.
• Support regional fundraising and development efforts in partnership with central teams.
• Represent the organization in external meetings, convenings, and community forums across the Inland Empire.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality community engagement strategies and execution across the region.
• Track and report on partnership pipeline, engagement activities, and relationship outcomes.
• Coordinate with program leadership to ensure strong partner experience and alignment between external commitments and program delivery.
• Supervise and develop the External Relations Coordinator, providing coaching and growth opportunities.

Skills

External relations

Partnership development

Fundraising

Business development

Community engagement

Relationship building

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Woodcraft Rangers seeks a Director of External Relations for the Inland Empire Area Office to lead regional partnership development and external engagement. This hybrid role works with school districts, funders, and community leaders to expand impact, revenue, and reach while supervising the External Relations Coordinator.

The ideal candidate is strategic, relationship-driven, and committed to youth development and educational equity across Riverside County.