GOVERNMENT RELATIONS PROJECT MANAGER

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,397; Full time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston is seeking a Government Relations Manager to drive advocacy and secure funding for youth programs. This role involves building government partnerships and influencing policy at local, state, and federal levels.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in government relations, grant writing, and advocacy, contributing to the organization's mission of supporting youth development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in government relations and public-sector grant writing.
• Proven ability to influence legislation and secure government grants.
• Mastery in technical writing and grant narratives.

Responsibilities

• Monitor legislation impacting youth services and develop advocacy strategies.
• Organize advocacy campaigns and represent BGCGH at policy forums.
• Identify public-sector funding opportunities and write complex grants.

Skills

Government relations expertise

Grant writing

Policy advocacy

Political fluency

Education

4 Year Degree

Job description

Job Details

Level: Management

Job Location: Headquarters - Houston, TX 77019

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $90,397.00

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Professional Services

Title: GOVERNMENT RELATION MANAGER

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:
  • Shape policies supporting youth
  • Amplify BGCGH’s thought leadership
  • Build protective legislative moats
• Grant Outcomes:
  • Secure public funding for clubs
  • Unlock multi-year sustainability
  • Diversify revenue (local, state & federal)

Core Responsibilities

• Advocacy & Strategic Influence (50%)
  • 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).
  • 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.
  • Stakeholder Engagement
    • Represent BGCGH at government meetings, hearings, and policy forums.
    • Mobilize board members and community allies for coordinated advocacy.
• Government Grants (50%)
  • 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.
  • Compliance & Stewardship
    • Ensure strict adherence to grant regulations.
    • Lead post-award reporting: Track outcomes, financials, and impact metrics for funder deliverables.
  • 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.