Manager, Engagement and Operations

Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus; Shoreview (MN); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

401k with match

Vacation and sick days

Training & development

Job summary

A statewide advocacy organization is seeking a Manager for Engagement and Operations. This role involves leading volunteer engagement, managing events, and supporting the organization's mission to uphold the Second Amendment. The position allows for flexible remote work with occasional travel to events across Minnesota. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and volunteer management skills along with a passion for the mission.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and engaging volunteers effectively.
• Strong organizational skills for events and operational tasks.
• Comfortable using virtual collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead statewide member and volunteer engagement efforts.
• Plan and manage events across Minnesota.
• Support political and advocacy activities.

Skills

Problem-solving

Volunteer management

Detail-oriented

Political advocacy

Virtual collaboration tools

Tools

Zoom

Slack

Asana

Help Scout

Job description

Join the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus—the trusted voice of Minnesota’s gun owners defending and restoring the right to keep and bear arms—as Manager, Engagement and Operations.

In this role, you will lead our statewide member and volunteer engagement efforts, staff and manage events across Minnesota, supervise and coordinate volunteers, handle member fulfillment and service requests, and ensure smooth operational support for our mission-driven activities.

You will also play a key role in advancing our membership growth, strengthening relationships with business alliance partners, and supporting the Caucus’ political and advocacy activities.

This position is primarily remote but requires frequent in-state travel and on-site work at events and at our north metro office. Flexibility for some evenings and weekends is expected. Reasonable travel expenses are covered and mileage is reimbursed at the IRS rate.

We offer a flexible work schedule, competitive compensation, 401k, and the opportunity to play a direct role in protecting and expanding the Second Amendment in Minnesota.

Specific Duties

Member Services & Fulfillment

· Respond to and resolve member service requests.

· Ensure timely delivery of membership materials, renewals, and fulfillment items.

· Engage members through communications, surveys, and outreach.

Volunteer Engagement & Supervision

· Recruit, train, and lead volunteers to support Caucus activities.

· Supervise and coordinate volunteers at events, ensuring they are well-prepared and effective.

Events Management

· Plan, staff, and manage events across Minnesota—including membership engagement gatherings, advocacy events, and community outreach opportunities.

· Provide logistical and operational support for events, including on-site leadership.

Membership Growth & Retention

· Develop and convert membership and donor leads through events and campaigns.

· Work to retain and upgrade members annually.

Business Alliance Support

· Assist in recruiting and engaging business alliance partners.

· Ensure current partners remain active and satisfied.

Political & Advocacy Activities

· Support activities during campaign season.

· Track and account for political hours in compliance with reporting requirements.

Operations & Compliance

· Follow cash-handling and security protocols.

· Support organizational operations and administrative tasks as needed.

Other Duties as Assigned

· Provide flexible assistance across the organization’s operational and engagement needs.

Work Location & Hours

· Mostly remote with regular travel to events statewide and occasional work at our Shoreview office.

· Requires evening and weekend availability as needed.

· Position may be structured part-time (20+ hours) or full-time (up to 40 hours).

Why we’ll love you

• You’re a confident problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, politically centered environment.
• You can rally, supervise, and manage volunteers effectively.
• You’re detail-oriented and reliable in managing events and operational tasks.
• You’re comfortable using virtual collaboration tools (Zoom, Slack, Asana, Help Scout, etc.) to keep projects moving.
• You're a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and the Caucus's mission.
• You enjoy a fast-paced politically centered work environment
• You maintain high standards for your deliverables and work products
• You’re driven by mission and motivated to deliver high-quality results with minimal oversight.

• Flexible, remote-first work environment
• 401k with match
• Vacation, sick days, and public holidays
• Training & development