GOVERNMENT RELATIONS PROJECT MANAGER

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston•Houston, TX

108d•$65,000 - $90,397•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role is considered mission-critical and aims to shape policies supporting youth, secure public funding for clubs, amplify the organization's thought leadership, unlock multi-year sustainability, build protective legislative moats, and diversify revenue streams from local, state, and federal sources.

Requirements

5+ years combined government relations and public-sector grant writing experience.
Proven track record of influencing legislation/regulations and securing government grants.
Ability to draft testimony and compelling grant narratives.
Deep understanding of legislative processes (Texas/local) and funding streams.
Ability to navigate bipartisan environments with tact.
Ability to convert policy relationships into funding opportunities.
Ability to balance urgent advocacy responses with long-term grant pipelines.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Monitor and 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).
Organize legislator site visits, testimony preparation, and support coalition-building with partner NGOs.
Position the organization as the expert voice on youth development policy through white papers, newsletters, and briefings.
Represent the organization at government meetings, hearings, and policy forums.
Mobilize board members and community allies for coordinated advocacy.
Identify public-sector funding opportunities aligned with capital projects and programs (e.g., OST, workforce readiness).
Write federal/state/county/city grants (up to $500K), including complex multi-year proposals.
Ensure strict adherence to grant regulations.
Lead post-award reporting: Track outcomes, financials, and impact metrics for funder deliverables.
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).