Director of Advocacy and Outreach California Rifle and Pistol Association - 5.0 Santa Ana, CA Job Details Full-time $65,000 - $85,000 a year 23 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Family leave Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance Professional development assistance Retirement plan Qualifications Project reporting Staff supervision Data analysis reporting Performance Reporting Schedule management Project execution Computer skills Management reporting Project leadership Senior leadership Full Job Description Overview The Director of Advocacy and Outreach facilitates the strategic direction and continued growth of CRPA's statewide grassroots programs. This role executes program priorities and standards, builds the organizational structures that allow chapters, volunteers, and business affiliates programs to grow, and directs the staff and resources needed to execute on them. The A & O Director serves as CRPA's senior oversight staff with chapter leadership, members, and business affiliates, and is accountable to organizational leadership for the program's growth, performance, and impact. This position reports directly to the Operations Director and partners closely with the Legislative, Training, and Development Directors on initiatives where grassroots organizing, coalition building, and fundraising intersect. This position is expected to keep measurable outcomes for program activities and report to the Board of Directors and board committees on a regular basis. This position oversees other department personnel. Duties Develop and execute comprehensive advocacy strategies aligned with organizational goals. Execute the strategic direction for chapter growth statewide, establishing the onboarding standards, leadership structures, and communication cadence that allow the chapter network to expand and mature.

Program-level reporting on chapter health:

membership trends, meeting participation, and grassroots calls to action, translating field data into direction for the department and updates for organizational leadership. Conduct policy research and analysis to inform advocacy campaigns and program goals as directed by operations personnel and the board of directors. Build and nurture coalitions by collaborating with community groups, industry leaders, and other stakeholders. Oversee the operating model for the Business Affiliates program, driving Affiliate participation and CRPA Membership recruitment. Work with affiliates to bolster membership in the organization.

Execute local engagement strategy:

prioritizing which local issues warrant member mobilization, set the framework for talking points and alerts, and oversee volunteer coordination on letter-writing and meeting attendance. Draft regular articles from the Advocation and Outreach Department perspective for publication in company Coordinate cross-functional collaboration across departments such as communications, legal, marketing, and fundraising to ensure unified messaging. Develop and evolve the volunteer incentive program to strengthen long-term engagement and retention. Build organizational capacity for chapter and volunteer presence at gun shows and other public-facing events, delegating execution to field staff. And when necessary work weekend events and get materials to volunteers and help set up for events. Manage and develop department staff, including schedules, field routes, workload distribution, and professional growth. Represent CRPA at speaking engagements on the Second Amendment and CRPA's mission, including in-state travel as required. (Candidate must have reliable vehicle, be able to travel when needed, and be able to fly is necessary) Ensure warehouse and field material needs are ordered and resourced, directing staff responsible for inventory and logistics. Monitor the broader political and advocacy landscape, benchmark against peer organizations, and drive continuous improvement and innovation in program reach and effectiveness.

• Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications and Required Skills
• Strong commitment to the Second Amendment and constitutional rights, with the ability to speak knowledgeably and represent CRPA on 2A issues, candidates, hunting, shooting sports, and organizational mission.
• Demonstrated leadership and staff management experience, with a track record of building or scaling a program rather than solely executing day-to-day tasks.
• Excellent public speaking and writing skills.
• Strong strategic and organizational skills, with the ability to synthesize data from multiple sources into direction and recommendations for other departments and leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to produce clear, actionable reports communicating departmental performance, growth, and outcomes.
• Superior project and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and oversee multiple direct reports across a statewide program.
• Strong computer, analytical, and public speaking skills are a must.
• We are looking for a "can do" person with energy and a desire to further our mission in California. This is not the job for a 8-5 mindset. We want a go-getter who believes in the mission.
• Travel in and out of state when needed is a must and there will be non-standard hours.

This is a salary position for a state-wide nonprofit so it is expected that this position will help to cover this territory.

Pay:

$65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Family leave Health insurance Health savings account Paid parental leave Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person