Grants & Community Manager, Devils Youth Foundation

POSITION OVERVIEW The Grants & Community Manager plays an essential role in advancing the Devils Youth Foundationu2019s mission by supporting our grantmaking processes and fostering meaningful relationships with community partners. This position combines communityu2011based work, inu2011arena partner engagement, and ongoing communications responsibilities, including consistent management of the Foundationu2019s social media channels. The Manager spends weekly time outside the office conducting site visits, meeting with partners, attending youth programs, and representing the Foundation across the state. In addition, the role supports DYFu2011sponsored partner events inside Prudential Center, participates in New Jersey Devils home games, and works select concerts and arena events u2013 requiring availability outside traditional business hours. While frequently offu2011site or supporting live events, the Manager remains responsible for timely communications, partner responsiveness, and consistent storytelling that highlights the Foundationu2019s impact. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Grantmaking Support + Manages the full life cycle of the Foundationu2019s grants, including research, due diligence preparation, progress tracking, and drafting grantu2011related communications. + Helps maintain and improve grantmaking workflows, tools, and procedures to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. + Corresponds with applicants and grantees under the guidance of the Executive Director. + Tracks key deadlines, reports, followu2011ups, and grant documentation across all programs. Community & Partner Engagement + Conducts weekly communityu2011based work, including site visits, partner meetings, collaborative sessions, and participation in community events. + Strengthens relationships with current partners and supports the cultivation of new partnerships by serving as a responsive, consistent Foundation representative. + Works with internal partners inside Prudential Center on DYFu2011sponsored partner events, activations, and programs. + Represents the Foundation during New Jersey Devils home games and select concerts or largeu2011scale arena events, including evenings and weekends. + Helps coordinate partner engagement opportunities, peer connections, and programmatic touchpoints to support shared learning and community impact. Communications & Storytelling + Manages the Foundationu2019s social media channels, ensuring consistent, timely posting u2013 even when offu2011site or working live events. + Captures content during site visits, partner programs, arena activations, game nights, and other events to support storytelling and digital engagement. + Drafts compelling narratives, gathers partner stories, and collaborates with staff on newsletters, website updates, and impact communications. + Helps elevate visibility of grantees and community partners across all platforms. Foundation Operations & Events + Supports Executive Director for Boardu2011related activities, including preparing materials, reports, and presentations. + Assists with management of the Devils Alumni Scholarship program, including applicant communication, tracking submissions, coordinating review steps, and supporting award announcements and recognition. + Works with the DYF Team to coordinate annual fundraisers, community programs, and Foundation events. + Works DYFu2011sponsored partner events inside Prudential Center and collaborates with arena staff and community partners to ensure smooth execution. + Participates in New Jersey Devils home games and select concerts or arena events, requiring evening and weekend availability. + Other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES + Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. + Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion. + Ability to work efficiently across multiple projects with shifting priorities. + Ability to take initiative and work both independently and collaboratively. + Genuine passion for supporting communities and appreciation for the role of sport u2013 especially ice hockey u2013 as a tool for youth development. + Strong verbal and written communication skills. + Knowledge of youth development, systems change, or communityu2011based work preferred. QUALIFICATIONS + One to three years of experience in the nonprofit and/or government sectors preferred. + Demonstrated understanding of the needs, opportunities, and interests of youth and local communities. + Experience engaging with diverse community members and stakeholders. + Must be willing and able to work evenings, weekends, game nights, and select arena events in addition to regular weekday community work. + Valid driveru2019s license and ability to travel throughout New Jersey. WORKING CONDITIONS: + Work Environment: This position generally requires that work be performed from the New Jersey Devils office in Newark, NJ and requires attendance at events taking place at the Prudential Center. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays depending on game schedule. + Physical Requirements: Must be able to move items up to 25 pounds. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $55,000 and $65,000/year. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position will be an u201cat-will positionu201d and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. The benefits package for the position may include the following subject to the terms of the then-in-effect Company policies, plan documents and other eligibility criteria: + Medical/Dental/Vision/Flexible Spending Accounts + Pretax Transportation Benefit + Generous Parental Leave policies + 401K (with a company match after 1 year of service) + Generous Paid Time Off policies + 13 Paid Holidays + u00bd Day Summer Fridays + Complimentary or Discounted Sports & Concert Tickets + On Site Fitness Rooms + Other League & Partner Discounts Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class. #LI-DNP

Created: 2026-03-30