PAC Manager

SUMMARY

The PAC Manager is responsible for the administration of California Farm Bureau’s federal and state political action committees and collaborates with the staff and board leadership, and internal staff to ensure effective, compliant, and mission‑aligned operations. This position leads and develops PAC fundraising efforts across California and coordinates political engagement activities that support California Farm Bureau’s policy and advocacy objectives.

The PAC Manager maintains a working knowledge of California’s political environment, with particular attention to issues affecting agriculture and rural communities. PAC donor data management and campaign finance reporting are supported by internal staff and external legal counsel; the PAC Coordinator is responsible for coordination, oversight, timeliness and accuracy of PAC‑related information and processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Fundraising & Donor Engagement

• Manages and directs the development and implementation of PAC fundraising strategies in alignment with California Farm Bureau policy priorities and advocacy objectives.
• Leads PAC fundraising initiatives, including member outreach, direct mail campaigns, digital fundraising, donor meetings, and FarmPAC events
• Cultivates and maintains relationships with Farm Bureau members, leaders, and other potential PAC donors.
• Oversees PAC fundraising activities and timelines while ensuring alignment with governance policies and legal requirements.
• Works with county Farm Bureaus and internal staff to promote PAC participation and educate members on the role of PAC fundraising in advancing Farm Bureau priorities.
• Tracks fundraising performance and prepares summary reports for leadership and PAC committees, as appropriate.

Political & Policy Engagement

• Maintains a working knowledge of California’s legislative, regulatory, and electoral environment, with emphasis on issues affecting agriculture and rural communities.
• Responsible for the gathering and analysis of information related to candidates, ballot measures, and political activity relevant to Farm Bureau policy priorities.
• Collaborates with public affairs and member engagement teams to disseminate information and activate members around political engagement.
• Monitors elections, legislative activity, and regulatory developments to inform PAC engagement efforts.
• Prepares political background materials, research. analyses, and summaries for PAC committees and leadership consideration.
• Collaborates with policy and advocacy staff to ensure PAC engagement activities are informed by current Farm Bureau policy positions.

PAC Administration & Operations

• Is responsible for the administration of California Farm Bureau’s political action committee and collaborates with staff and board leadership, and internal staff to ensure effective and compliant operations.
• Manages day‑to‑day PAC operations, including planning, budgeting support, political contributions, activity tracking, and documentation.
• Prepares agendas, briefing materials, and reports; coordinates PAC meetings and donor meetings, and supports committee processes and governance responsibilities.
• Ensures accurate coordination of PAC records, contribution activity, and related documentation in collaboration with internal support staff and external legal counsel.
• Collaborates with internal departments to ensure PAC activities align with Farm Bureau policies, advocacy strategy, and organizational standards.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensures PAC activities are conducted in compliance with applicable state and federal campaign finance laws, including FPPC requirements.
• Oversees coordination ith external legal counsel and internal staff to ensure timely, accurate preparation and filing of all required campaign finance disclosures and reports.
• Serves as the primary internal point of contact for PAC compliance coordination, timelines, and information flow.
• Supports leadership and PAC committees by ensuring compliance processes are accurate, timely, and well‑documented.

Collaboration & Representation

• Works closely with the Vice President of Policy Advocacy, and internal teams to align PAC operations and engagement with overall advocacy strategy.
• Provides PAC‑related education, guidance, and coordination support to county Farm Bureaus, as appropriate.
• Represents California Farm Bureau PAC at meetings, events, and political functions in a professional manner consistent with organizational values.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, communications, agriculture, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Three to five years of experience in PAC operations, political fundraising, advocacy, government relations, or related work.
• Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating fundraising initiatives.
• Working knowledge of California’s political environment and campaign finance regulations.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with agricultural, rural, or membership‑based organizations.
• Familiarity with California FPPC requirements and PAC compliance processes.
• Experience organizing fundraising or political engagement events.
• Knowledge of policy issues impacting California agriculture and rural communities.

Salary Range: $70,500.00 to $85,000.00

Remote/Hybrid work: Eligible after 90 days of employment

California Farm Bureau is an Equal Opportunity Employer