Summary

OC Action is a civic engagement and organizing coalition based in Orange County, California. We

build power with and for impacted communities through issue advocacy, voter engagement,

coalition building, and movement infrastructure. We work in close alignment with alliance partners

while advancing advocacy and policy change.

OC Action is seeking an Operations Director to support the operational administrative functions of OC Actions core infrastructure. The Operations Director will play a critical leadership role in stewarding this relationship and ensuring strong internal systems that enable organizing and advocacy work to thrive including ensuring compliance, strong financial management, HR integrity, and seamless operational workflows.

The ideal candidate is both strategic and detail-oriented, experienced in nonprofit and c4 environments, and skilled at building systems that support organizing teams. This person understands the compliance landscape of 501c4 advocacy organizations and is comfortable navigating multi-entity coordination, compliance, and vendor relationships.

This is a pivotal leadership position during a period of structural growth. The Operations Director ensures that the coalitions advocacy work is legally sound, financially stable, and operationally strongso that organizers and leaders can focus on building long-term community power in Orange County.

Essential Functions

Fiscal Sponsorship & Compliance Management (20%)

Serve as primary 501c4 fiscal sponsorship relationship manager

• Oversee compliance with 501c4 legal, financial, and political reporting requirements
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of financial reports, budgets, payroll documentation, and compliance materials.
• Coordinate closely with legal counsel and fiscal sponsor on risk mitigation and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain internal compliance systems (documentation, tracking, reporting protocols).
• Support board reporting related to financial health, compliance, and risk.

Back-Office Vendor & Operations Hub Management (20%)

• Act as lead li…