Senior Writer & Editor

At BGCA, we believe every young person deserves a great future. For more than a century, we’ve been doing whatever it takes to empower kids and teens—especially those who need us most—to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Our mission comes to life through more than 5,000 Clubs across the nation, including Clubs on Native lands, where we walk alongside Tribal communities to honor traditions and elevate Native youth.
When you join BGCA, you become part of a movement that transforms lives. You'll collaborate with passionate professionals who are united by purpose and driven by impact. Our work centers people, culture, and community—and it’s never been more vital.

About the Role

As Senior Writer & Editor, you will serve as a lead communicator for BGCA’s Native Services team, bringing to life the stories, culture, and impact of Clubs on Native lands. Working collaboratively with the communications organization, drawing from the strategy and framework you will create, edit, and elevate a wide range of communications—from program curriculum and grant proposals to stewardship reports and event scripts. You’ll collaborate closely with subject matter experts and internal partners to ensure every message is inclusive, strengths-based, and culturally resonant.

This is more than a writing role. It’s an opportunity to help shape how we talk about youth potential, indigenous identity, and community-led transformation.

What You’ll Do

• Craft and Elevate Communications: Write, edit, and proofread a range of materials including proposals, curriculum, presentations, brochures, reports, newsletters, acknowledgements, video scripts, and more— utilizing a trauma informed and strengths based communication approach ensuring cultural alignment and narrative excellence.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with Native Services, Marketing, Field Operations, and Youth Development teams to ensure messaging is accurate, culturally informed, and strategically positioned.
• Build Culturally Relevant Content: Adapt and refine youth development materials for Native Clubs, ensuring representation, respect, and resonance.
• Produce with Precision: Maintain a high standard of accuracy, grammar, formatting, and storytelling. Align communications with BGCA’s brand and internal team brands, voice, and visual identity.
• Lead with Insight: Collect data, synthesize complex ideas, and turn research and impact stories into compelling, donor-ready content.
• Support Strategic Projects: Contribute to the development of infographics, training decks, and thought leadership content. Provide writing support for special events, crisis communications and high-visibility campaigns.

Who You Are

You're a talented communicator and a mission-driven storyteller. You combine cultural fluency, editorial excellence, and collaborative spirit. You see writing as a tool to move people—and a way to center voices that deserve to be heard.

You bring:

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Journalism, or related field; 2–5 years of professional experience, preferably in nonprofit communications.
• Strong Editorial Skills: Expert-level writing, editing, and proofreading abilities. Meticulous attention to grammar and detail. Familiarity with AP Style.
• Visual & Digital Acumen: Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Canva, and Adobe InDesign. Experience incorporating visuals and data into storytelling.
• Collaborative Mindset: Ability to work cross-functionally with internal clients and subject matter experts. Strong customer service orientation.
• Cultural Competence: Respect for and understanding of Indigenous peoples, cultures, and communication styles.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate complex information into compelling narratives. Knowledge of nonprofit fundraising, donor audiences, and impact storytelling is a plus.

Join us in supporting Native youth, amplifying community voices, and shaping a brighter, more inclusive future—one story at a time.