Strategic Government & Community Relations Lead (Hybrid)

92nd Street Young Men's and Young Women's Hebrew Associatio; Idaho, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

92nd Street Y is seeking an Associate Director to lead government fundraising, public-sector relationships, advocacy, and community engagement. You will secure and manage government funding, cultivate relationships with officials, and communicate program impact to agencies.

You will maintain grant portfolios, file narratives and financial reports, and coordinate with departments to ensure compliance and timely deliverables. A strong writing and relationship-building background is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s preferred.
• 3-5 years government grant writing experience.
• Knowledge of government funding opportunities and processes.
• Ability to represent 92NY to diverse government and community audiences.
• Strong writing, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Experience with elected-official advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of government grants and contracts from application through closeout.
• Prepare and submit interim and final narrative and financial reports, reimbursement requests, and other required materials.
• Maintain a detailed reporting calendar and coordinate with program and Finance staff to collect data and supporting documentation.
• Monitor grant deliverables, expenditures, reporting deadlines, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate contracting requirements for capital projects and collect project information for filings.
• Compile and submit capital-contract materials, including insurance, budgets, and contracts.
• Track Government capital awards through contracting, registration, reimbursement, and closeout.
• Research funding opportunities and prepare grant applications and narratives.
• Maintain accurate grant, contract, reporting, and relationship records.
• Help build relationships with elected officials, agencies, and community partners.
• Remain informed about policy developments and funding priorities.
• Represent 92NY at meetings, site visits, and events.
• Prepare briefings, testimony, and district materials.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Government grant writing

Relationship building

Advocacy with elected officials

Excellent writing and communication

Organizational skills

Multiple project management

Knowledge of government funding

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Tessitura

Salesforce

Job description

92nd Street Y is seeking an Associate Director to lead government fundraising, public-sector relationships, advocacy, and community engagement. You will secure and manage government funding, cultivate relationships with officials, and communicate program impact to agencies.

You will maintain grant portfolios, file narratives and financial reports, and coordinate with departments to ensure compliance and timely deliverables. A strong writing and relationship-building background is essential.