Regional Director, Inland Empire

Junior Achievement of Southern California, Inc; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Junior Achievement of Southern California, Inc. seeks a dynamic regional leader to drive strategy, fundraising, and partnerships across the Inland Empire.

The role oversees program growth, volunteer engagement, and community impact while collaborating with school districts and partners. The position requires 5+ years of leadership in nonprofit settings, a track record of revenue growth, and strong governance experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of leadership experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, business development, education, or related field.
• Demonstrated success in revenue growth, cultivating strategic partnerships, and leading fundraising initiatives.
• Proven track record turning a non-profit’s mission into measurable, impactful programs.
• Experience collaborating with boards, executives, and community stakeholders while leading teams.
• Strong financial acumen, strategic planning, and operations management skills.
• Experience developing high-performing teams and driving organizational growth.
• Valid CA driver’s license and reliable transportation for in-area travel; in-person office presence required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, set regional goals, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Translate strategic plan into regional priorities and accountable execution.
• Lead fundraising strategy, cultivate donors, sponsors, and partners.
• Engage school districts, educators, and community stakeholders for program expansion.
• Serve as staff liaison to the regional board and lead governance.
• Oversee program growth, quality, and stakeholder feedback.
• Develop regional staff through coaching, expectations, and professional development.
• Act as a visible ambassador across business, education, nonprofit, government, and philanthropy sectors.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Partnerships

Board governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Position Summary:

Become Part of Junior Achievement

Join Junior Achievement of Southern California (JASoCal) and help prepare students for lifelong success through financial literacy, career readiness, entrepreneurship, and 3DE, our innovative high school instructional model. If you are passionate about building partnerships, leading teams, and creating meaningful community impact, we encourage you to apply.

Essential Responsibilities

Regional Strategy & Operations

• - Provide overall leadership, strategic direction, and accountability for regional performance, priorities, and organizational effectiveness.
• - Translate JASoCal’s strategic plan into regional goals, priorities, budgets, and performance metrics.
• - Monitor results, resources, compliance, risks, and opportunities to ensure effective execution of key initiatives and continuous improvement on student impact.
• - Collaborate with organizational and cross-regional leaders to advance JASoCal priorities, regional growth, and key school district partnerships.

Fundraising & Partnership Development

• - Lead regional fundraising strategy and build a diversified revenue pipeline aligned with budget goals.
• - Cultivate, solicit, and steward corporate, foundation, government, individual, and community partners, including major donors and sponsors.
• - Identify and pursue grants, sponsorships, and other funding opportunities.
• - Partner with development staff, leadership, and board members on donor engagement, community outreach, and revenue growth while maintaining accurate CRM records and reporting.

Board Leadership & Governance

• - Serve as the primary staff liaison to the regional board in close partnership with the Board Chair and board leadership.
• - Prepare and lead board meetings, ensuring communication and governance.
• - Recruit, develop, and engage board members to advance fundraising, advocacy, and community visibility.

Program Leadership & Oversight

• - Cultivate strong partnerships with school districts, educators, and community stakeholders to support program success and regional expansion.
• - Lead program growth and quality, expanding student reach, volunteer engagement, and community impact.
• - Monitor program outcomes, performance metrics, and stakeholder feedback to ensure effectiveness and accountability.

Staff Leadership & Talent Development

• - Lead and develop regional staff through clear expectations, coaching, accountability, and professional development.
• - Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture that supports organizational goals and employee success.

Community & Relationship Leadership

• - Serve as a visible ambassador for JASoCal across the business, education, nonprofit, government, and philanthropic sectors.
• - Increase regional visibility and engagement by connecting community partners with programs, volunteer opportunities, sponsorships, and board service.

Desired Qualifications:

• - Bachelor’s degree with over 5 years of leadership experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, business development, education, or related field.
• - Demonstrated success in achieving revenue growth, cultivating strategic partnerships, and leading fundraising initiatives.
• - Proven track record in taking a non-profit organization’s primary purpose and turning that into successful individual programs that positively and measurably impact the target constituents.
• - Proven experience working with boards, executive leaders, and community stakeholders while leading high-performing teams and complex organizational initiatives.
• - Strong financial, strategic planning, and operational management skills.
• - Experience managing and developing high-performing teams
• - Valid CA driver’s license and reliable, California-insured transportation for work-related travel throughout the area (mileage reimbursed).
• - Willingness and ability to work in-person at all offices and engage in business outreach activities.
• - Passion for JASoCal’s mission and commitment to student success.

Position Details:

• - This is an in-office position located at 170 S. Arrowhead Ave., San Bernardino, CA. 92408, serving the Inland Empire region.
• - Regular travel throughout the Inland Empire County to support school, community, partner, donor, board, and business engagement activities.
• - Full-Time, Exempt Employment
• - Reports directly to the President & CEO and works in close partnership with the Chief Operating Officer & SVP and the Chief Impact & Relationships Officer to advance organizational priorities, regional growth, operational excellence, and community impact.
• - Salary Range $80,000 – $90,000