Director of External Relations - Inland Empire

Director of External Relations – Inland Empire Area Office

Reports To: Executive Director, Inland Empire Area Office

Status: Full-Time;
Exempt

Location: Riverside, CA (Hybrid – minimum 2 days/week in office)

Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Salary Range: $105,000 – $130,000 annually (based on experience and qualifications)

Are you passionate about giving back to your community and making a lasting difference in the lives of young people?

In 1922, Woodcraft Rangers opened its doors in Los Angeles and began its mission of guiding young people as they explore pathways to purposeful lives. As a progressive organization, Woodcraft has always been responsive to the evolving needs of the communities served, and is notably inclusive, youth-led, and rooted in the Woodcraft Way, a holistic framework that develops body, mind, spirit, and service.

Continuously at the forefront of expanded learning opportunities, Woodcraft Rangers has a rich history of making a significant impact in the greater Los Angeles area, believing that all youth are innately good, deserve the opportunity to realize their full potential, and should be an active participant in defining their own path.

Woodcraft Rangers provides TK-12 expanded learning programs, including before and after school, specialty enrichment, and summer learning. In the past few years, Woodcraft has expanded its menu of services beyond traditional after school programs and summer camps to include early learning, environmental and social justice, college access, and inclusion services for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Additionally, we offer Lifecraft, a college and career advancement program to support the development of approximately 2,000 staff.

Today, Woodcraft Rangers serves more than 30,000 youth ages 4 to 18 each year across 150 plus Title I schools in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties, and continues to expand its reach.

The ideal candidate is highly relational and externally credible, with strong business development instincts and a deep commitment to community impact. They are skilled at building trust with school districts, civic leaders, and community partners, and are able to operate strategically while executing consistently. A service-driven professional who thrives in a mission-focused environment and is passionate about expanding access and opportunity for young people across the Inland Empire.

• Competitive salary – $105,000 – $130,000 annually (based on experience and qualifications)
• Paid vacation & sick time – generous time off to recharge
• Lifecraft program – free college & career advancement for all staff
• Upward mobility – promote-from-within culture
• Health, dental & vision – comprehensive benefits coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan – invest in your future
• Pet insurance – because your whole family matters
• Mission-driven work – impact 30,000 + young people annually

The External Relations Director serves as the primary driver of regional partnership development and external engagement for the Inland Empire Area Office. Acting as the Executive Director’s strategic right hand in market-facing work, this role is responsible for building and sustaining relationships with school districts, community organizations, funders, and civic leaders that expand Woodcraft Rangers’ regional impact, reach, and revenue. The External Relations Director also supervises the Community Engagement Coordinator and ensures consistent, high-quality engagement strategies across the region.

• Build and manage strategic relationships with school districts, community partners, funders, and local stakeholders.
• Identify and advance new partnership and revenue opportunities in alignment with organizational growth goals.
• Support regional fundraising and development efforts in partnership with central development teams.

• Represent the organization in external meetings, convenings, and community forums across the Inland Empire.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality…