Job Description
Summary The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire is a dynamic organization that currently supports 200 staff working in 30 Early Childhood and Out of School Time programs with a large geographic footprint. We are seeking a creative and mission-driven
Communications & Grant Writing Manager to join our team. This role will lead efforts to elevate our brand, tell our story, and secure critical funding through compelling grant proposals. You?ll manage content across platforms, maintain media relationships, and collaborate closely with leadership and program teams to bring our impact to life.
If you?re a strong writer with a heart for service, and you thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment, we?d love to hear from you.
Duties Leadership & Strategy - Support the organization?s strategic goals by overseeing communications initiatives and managing grant writing projects.
- Supervise communications-related staff, interns, or consultants when applicable.
- Ensure all public-facing content is accurate, professional, and aligned with the organization?s brand and messaging.
Grant Writing & Fund Development - Research and identify prospective funding sources.
- Write and submit compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and reports.
- Work with program and finance teams to gather data, impact stories, and budget details.
- Track grant activity, deadlines, submissions, and reporting requirements.
- Assist with stewardship and communication to funders and supporters.
Marketing & Communications - Develop and implement communications plans that promote Club programs, events, and impact to the community.
- Oversee the creation of print and digital materials, including newsletters, flyers, brochures, email campaigns, and annual reports.
- Manage the organization?s website and social media accounts to ensure timely and consistent messaging.
- Coordinate press releases, media outreach, and promotional partnerships.
- Ensure all materials and messaging adhere to Boys & Girls Club brand guidelines.
Event Support - Support the promotion of fundraising events and awareness campaigns.
- Assist in developing content and materials for event invitations, programs, and presentations.
- Help generate community engagement through storytelling, visuals, and outreach.
Requirements - Bachelor?s degree in communications, marketing, nonprofit management, English, or related field.
- Minimum of 2?3 years of experience in communications, grant writing, or nonprofit fundraising.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong project management and organizational abilities.
- Proficiency in social media platforms, website content management systems, and design tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively on deadline-driven projects.
- Familiarity with donor databases or grant tracking systems is a plus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Standard office environment; hybrid/remote work may be considered.
- Requires prolonged periods of sitting and using office equipment.
- May involve occasional travel to Club sites or events and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Some exposure to children's voices and program activity during site visits.
ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS - All of the candidates that are offered a job with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire will have to submit for an FBI fingerprint background check and submit to a background check through the State of NH Criminal Records Dept. and FirstAdvantage. Note: The State of NH Childcare Licensing Bureau may prohibit you from being employed by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire should there be a disqualifying finding on your criminal record. In addition, even if the State of NH reviews your records and allows you to work at the Club, we still reserve the right to determine your employment status.
- This organization has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and will not tolerate mistreatment or abuse in its programs. Any mistreatment or abuse by an employee will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment and cooperation with law enforcement.
Nice To Haves Please visit to learn more about the organization.
Benefits Non-exempt, hourly position.
We offer an extensive benefits package. Benefits include:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement (403B) Contribution
Paid Time Off
Professional Development Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
Child Care Discount
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
This job description is subject to change at the discretion of the Executive Director, Board, or organizational needs.
Work Remotely Flexible work from home options available
About Us The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire provides early learning, after-school programs, summer day camps, and basketball leagues to 1200 youth weekly throughout the central and northern New Hampshire. Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who most need us, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. We offer a safe place to belong, caring adult mentors and programs covering everything from academics and leadership development to physical fitness and healthy habits.
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Hourly pay, Full time, Summer work, Work at office, Remote work, Work from home, Flexible hours,