The Nevada State Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs is a collaboration of seven independent Boys & Girls Club organizations (members) located throughout Nevada. Each of these Boys & Girls Club organizations is governed by a President/Chief Executive Officer, executive team and board of directors, and manages a local operating budget and staffing to provide youth development programs and activities in their respective communities. While Clubs in Nevada are as diverse in size and scope, the Alliance provides a unified voice for youth policy priorities, as well as brand consistency and a fellowship amongst members. Together, Clubs serve 30,000 youth throughout Nevada in 94 urban and rural sites located in community centers, schools and public housing.

Job Summary: Under the day-to-day supervision of the Vice President, the Deputy Director is responsible for the hands-on, daily management of a portfolio of state funding and advocacy efforts, engagement with the Nevada Legislature and state agencies, public policy research, outreach events and business requirements of the Nevada Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs. The Deputy is responsible for maintaining positive relationships with key stakeholders and partners and works closely with local Clubs to develop statewide projects and collateral. The position is Las Vegas-based preferred, however candidates residing in Washoe County and Carson City will also be considered; telework position with weekly in-office hours, field visits and stakeholder meetings; travel estimated at one week per quarter and may include weekends and on an as-needed basis and may include out-of-state travel.

Essential Responsibilities:

Provide hands-on daily management of an assigned portfolio of Alliance-led funding efforts, working collaboratively with member organizations

Lead implementation and manage accountability and promotion for the Up Next Nevada workforce development initiative, lead planning, budgeting and execution of the annual Nevada Youth of the Year event

Monitor, interpret, and disseminate information on policies and actions of state government (through research and personal contact) that impact local Boys & Girls Clubs

Deliver ethical and innovative professional advocacy strategies and services

Manage content of Alliance website and social media accounts

Develop e-newsletter or other communication tool to keep Alliance board and members informed of internal activities, timely events and relevant news.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Minimum five years experience generating and managing significant state government and private funds, advocating on youth and family issues, analyzing legislation and building relationships; experience in the management, administration and operation of a Boys & Girls Clubs or similar organization.
2. Working knowledge of Voter Voice, Constant Contact and/or other advocate and constituency outreach platforms.
3. Event planning and oversight experience.
4. Able to bring a diverse group of people together toward common goals; work with multiple personality styles; foster teamwork and be a team player.
5. Able to manage multiple tasks with varying deadlines and work at a high level of activity for prolonged periods to accomplish goals.
6. Able to exchange ideas and facts clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
7. Physical requirements include sight, hearing, sitting for four plus hours per day.
8. Candidate must have demonstrated proven ability to work with a state legislature and state departments to generate funding for a non-governmental organization.
9. Verbal communication skills including public speaking

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