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Are you our next Government Relations Manager? Government Relations Manager focused on federal policy to be part of a fast-paced team that excels at collaborative strategy and individual ...

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GOVERNMENT RELATIONS PROJECT MANAGER

Houston, TX • On-site

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston
51 - 200 employees

$500K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

GOVERNMENT RELATION MANAGER

Reports to: Vice President of Public Affairs & Organizational Development (VPPAOD)
 

Mission-Critical Role: Drives transformational impact by merging strategic government advocacy with targeted grant acquisition. Secure policy wins and public funding to advance our mission, serving as the primary architect of government partnerships at local, state, and federal levels.

Why This Role Transforms Our Impact

Advocacy Outcomes                                       Grant Outcomes

Shape policies supporting youth                Secure public funding for clubs

Amplify BGCGH’s thought leadership       Unlock multi-year sustainability

Build protective legislative moats              Diversify revenue (local, state & federal)

Core Responsibilities

I. Advocacy & Strategic Influence (50%)

  1. Policy
    • Monitor/analyze legislation impacting youth services, education, and nonprofit operations; develop rapid-response advocacy strategies.
    • Build trusted relationships with key officials (e.g., county commissioners, state reps, congressional staff).
  2. Campaign Execution
    • Advocacy campaigns: Organize legislator site visits, testimony preparation, and support the CEO and VPPAOD in coalition-building with partner NGOs.
    • Position BGCGH as the expert voice on youth development policy through white papers, newsletters, and briefings.
  3. Stakeholder Engagement
    • Represent BGCGH at government meetings, hearings, and policy forums.
    • Mobilize board members and community allies for coordinated advocacy.

II. Government Grants (50%)

  1. Proposal Development
    • Identify/public-sector funding opportunities aligned with capital projects and programs (e.g., OST, workforce readiness).
    • Write winning federal/state/county/city grants (up to $500K), including complex multi-year proposals.
  2. Compliance & Stewardship
    • Ensure strict adherence to grant regulations.
    • Lead post-award reporting: Track outcomes, financials, and impact metrics for funder deliverables.
  3. Cross-Functional Collaboration
    • Partner with program/finance teams to develop grant budgets and outcome frameworks.
    • Translate policy priorities into fundable program designs (e.g., leveraging Title I/ESSER funds).

Qualifications

  • Policy/Grants Dual Expertise: 5+ years combined government relations and public-sector grant writing
  • Proven Advocacy Wins: Track record of influencing legislation/regulations and securing government grants.
  • Technical Writing Mastery: Ability to draft testimony and compelling grant narratives.
  • Political Fluency: Deep understanding of legislative processes (Texas/local) and funding streams.

Leadership Expectations

  • Navigate bipartisan environments with tact.
  • Convert policy relationships into funding opportunities.
  • Balance urgent advocacy responses with long-term grant pipelines.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Existing relationships with TX/Houston-area government stakeholders.
  • Experience with municipal capital improvement grants.
  • CFRE or GPC certification.