Senior Director of External Affairs
Senior Director of External Affairs
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07-07-2025
Job Description
SENIOR DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Administration Office (Pittsburgh Pennsylvania)
Department: Advancement
Hours: 40 hours per week
Status: Salaried/Exempt
Compensation: $80000 annually
ABOUT US
BGCWPA is a mission-based organization that hires employees that are recognized as leaders in theirfield with a passion for improving young lives. We have strong values embrace diversity and offergreat benefits which allows our employees to maintain work/life balance. BGCWPA is one of thelargest most comprehensive out-of-school-time providers in the region annually serving over 10500youth from Allegheny Beaver and Somerset County in preschool before/afterschool summer camp teenmentoring workforce development STEAM and sports programs. An affiliate of a nationalorganization-Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
At Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania we celebrate and support what makes people different. For the benefit of our youth our families and our communities BGCWPA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that intentionally hires trains and supports staff that are representative of the many communities we serve. We are committed to hiring diverse and talented folks regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity and veteran status.
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Director of External Affairs is responsible for shaping and executing the public presence of Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania (BGCWPA) across government media and community sectors. This highly strategic role strengthens BGCWPAs visibility influence and funding by advancing key relationships with public officials press community coalitions and strategic partners.
Reporting to the Vice President of Advancement and supervising the Marketing Coordinator the Director will lead government relations public affairs media strategy and high-level marketing initiatives while collaborating across departments to ensure external communications align with the organizations mission and strategic goals. This role is ideal for a seasoned results-oriented communicator and relationship builder who thrives at the intersection of policy media and mission-driven work.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Government & Public Sector Relations
- Lead BGCWPAs local state and federal government relations strategy to support public funding policy advocacy and program alignment.
- Cultivate strong relationships with elected officials government agencies school districts and public-sector partners.
- Track and analyze legislation funding opportunities and regulatory issues relevant to youth development and nonprofit operations.
- Represent BGCWPA in advocacy coalitions public hearings and government briefings.
- Write compelling grant proposals reports and communications for public funding streams in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
Media Relations & Public Relations
- Serve as the organizations primary media spokesperson; develop press releases media pitches op-eds and talking points.
- Proactively manage media relationships and earned media opportunities to elevate BGCWPAs brand and thought leadership.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive public relations & marketing strategy that supports key programs fundraising campaigns and events.
- Manage crisis communications and media response in coordination with the Executive leadership and legal counsel
Strategic Partnerships & Community Engagement
- Build and maintain strategic partnerships across sectors (education business nonprofit civic) to advance BGCWPAs mission.
- Serve as a representative at community events panels and policy forums to position the organization as a leader in youth development and equity.
- Support CEO and executive team in thought leadership efforts including public speaking board engagement and special projects.
- Activate local communities with local advisory councils to develop and build on structure for advisory committees. Stewarding and leveraging those key relationships for fundraising.
Communications Strategy & Internal Alignment
- Provide high-level oversight and guidance to the marketing function including brand consistency and messaging across campaigns and platforms.
- Lead strategic marketing planning in collaboration with Advancement and Program leadership.
- Supervise the Marketing Coordinator ensuring timely execution of marketing projects events and campaigns.
- Oversee and contribute to external content including newsletters position statements and advocacy updates.
- Ensure that public-facing messages are inclusive equity-centered and aligned with BGCWPAs values and voice.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to surface stories and program impact that support advocacy and communications goals.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelors degree in Public Affairs Political Science Communications Journalism or a related field; Masters degree preferred.
- 57 years of experience in external affairs public relations government relations or nonprofit advocacy.
- Proven ability to influence policy secure public funding and build strong government and media relationships.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including media training and public speaking.
- Deep understanding of government structures public policy and nonprofit funding landscapes.
- Strong political acumen emotional intelligence and cultural competency.
- Passion for youth development education equity and community empowerment.
- Based at BGCWPAs Administration Office in Pittsburgh with regular travel to Clubhouses community events and legislative meetings.
- Occasional evening and weekend availability required. Hybrid/flexible work schedule negotiable based on performance and needs.
Notice
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or genetics. Our organization prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age genetic information disability or veteran status.
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Senior Manager
Employment Type
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