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New Futures' ability to attract and retain a highly effective and committed staff is key to our ability to achieve our mission and accomplish our goals. New Futures is an equal opportunity employer. We value an inclusive workplace which is designed to help all employees reach their goals and support the health and well-being of New Hampshire.

Accepting Applications for the following positions:

Policy Director, Healthy Aging (posted 9/4/26)

Title: Policy Director, Healthy Aging
Reports to: New Futures Vice President of Policy
Supervises: N/A

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About New Futures

New Futures is a non-profit organization that works to improve the health and well-being of all Granite Staters through public policy change and civic empowerment. We envision a State and local communities where public policies allow all New Hampshire residents equitable opportunities to live, work, and thrive. New Futures supports state and local policies that promote New Hampshire's public health, improve prevention, treatment, and recovery programs, and increase healthy early childhood development. Our policy perspectives are grounded in evidence-based areas of focus that are proven to raise public health outcomes. Our areas of focus to create positive and lasting change include: Alcohol and other drugs; Healthy Aging; Healthcare; Public Health; Early Childhood; Access to Behavioral Health Treatment; Early Care and Education.

Founded in 1997, New Futures now has an 18-member staff, a 15-member Board of Directors, and a dedicated base of hundreds of volunteer advocates. We stay on the leading edge of community engagement, and embrace a culture of innovation and collaboration at all levels. Join us!

About the Job

DESCRIPTION

New Futures, New Hampshire’s leading health policy and advocacy organization, is seeking an innovative and detail-oriented Policy Director to support and lead its healthy aging policy work. New Futures is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that works to solve problems through policy change. The Policy Director for Healthy Aging will work with New Futures’ policy team, as well as Communications and Community Engagement staff, to execute a comprehensive legislative and advocacy strategy in support of its healthy aging policy efforts. This is a full-time, salaried exempt position based in Concord, NH.

The individual in this position must be collaborative, well-organized, and have exceptional, demonstrated written and oral presentation skills. The Policy Director will be responsible for researching, developing and executing legislative strategies. The ideal candidate will have experience in health aging policy and knowledge of the political dynamics in New Hampshire. The Policy Director for Healthy Aging will work collaboratively with New Futures’ policy, communications and engagement staff, strategic consultants and others to help advance New Futures’ policy goals.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Convene and collaborate with stakeholders in the Healthy Aging field, contracted partners, and New Futures staff to seek agreement on policy priorities, and to develop and implement a comprehensive legislative and advocacy strategy to achieve those priorities;
Support research, analysis, communications, and advocacy efforts towards achievement of Healthy Aging policy goals and objectives;
Track, analyze, and synthesize policy, legislative proposals, best practices, and research related to Healthy Aging policy issue areas;
Support policies and strategies to expand access and affordability to quality health and social services for New Hampshire’s older adults;
Assist in information gathering and analysis; conduct literature reviews and research using academic, on-line and other resources;
Assist with producing and distributing policy factsheets, briefs and communications materials, preparing presentations, drafting advocacy messages;
Represent the organization effectively before legislative committees, at stakeholder meetings, and build strong relationships with aligned partner organizations;
With New Futures’ Community Engagement staff, develop and deliver legislative strategy and advocacy trainings to advocates and partners;
Provide additional assistance as needed to support the communications, development, research, and administrative needs of other New Futures’ staff;

Qualifications:

This position requires a minimum of three years professional work experience preferably in public policy or legal analysis, with demonstrated project management experience. An advanced degree in law, public policy or related field from a recognized college or university is preferred. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience. This position requires strong leadership and project management skills, plus the ability to work as part of a team.

Strong organizational and administrative competency;
Leadership and facilitation skills, including conflict and group management;
Exceptional writing and editing skills;
Exceptional oral communication skills, including public speaking experience;
Strong analytical skills, and experience applying them to legislative, and/or budget projects;
Familiarity with Medicare, Medicaid long-term care, elder care services and systems, Healthy Aging policies and programs;
Demonstrated experience in effective internal and external communication, collaboration, and coordination with individuals and organizations;
Demonstrated high-level skill and effectiveness at research, policy analysis, advocacy, and project management;
Excellent attention to detail;
Ability to develop strong and effective working relationships with diverse and multicultural constituencies including New Futures staff, policymakers, and others;
Knowledge of MS Office with strong word processing, Excel, database, social media platforms, and,
Internet research skills

HOURS: This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position at 37.5 hours per week. Starting pay is between 76,000-78,000, based on experience.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

To Apply: Please email a cover letter and resume to Rebecca Woitkowski, New Futures' Vice President of Policy, at the following address – rwoitkowski@new-futures.org. E-mail applications with attachments in Microsoft Word or PDF format only. We do not accept phone inquiries regarding the position; please do not call. Position will be open until filled.

Communications Coordinator (posted 7/28/26)

New Futures, New Hampshire’s leading health policy and advocacy organization, is seeking an

innovative and detail-oriented Communications Coordinator to support its external messaging, marketing and public relations work. New Futures is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that works to solve problems through policy change. The Communications Coordinator will work with New Futures’ Communications team, as well as Policy and Community Engagement staff, to execute a comprehensive communications strategy to support legislative and advocacy efforts, and to support the communications needs of contracted partner organizations through New Futures’ Shared Services Program. This is a part-time, exempt position based in Concord, NH.

The individual in this position must be collaborative, well-organized, and have exceptional, demonstrated written and digital production skills. The Communications Coordinator will help to develop and distribute print and electronic communications, including but not limited to fact sheets, graphic one-pagers, emails, social media, and website updates for New Futures and contracted shared service partners, including local and regional non-profit advocacy and charitable organizations. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of public health policies and New Hampshire’s political dynamics. The Communications Coordinator will report to the Vice President of Communications and will work collaboratively with New Futures’ staff, strategic consultants, contracted Shared Services partners and others.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

In collaboration with New Futures’ Vice President of Communications and policy staff, shape framing and messaging on policy legislation, translating complex policy objectives into accessible public messaging;
Produce time-sensitive legislative communications, including action alert emails, advocacy landing pages, action forms (story collection, email-your-lawmaker, etc.), and social media "take action" posts, prioritizing these during active legislative periods;
Write content for both print and web communications, including the organization’s website, email program, and editorial pieces, contributing to the organization’s editorial calendar with issue-area updates on an ongoing basis;
In partnership with Vice President of Communications, increase public awareness of New Futures’ policy priorities by preparing statements and press releases, pitching media on bill coverage, and conducting routine media monitoring.
Develop and execute innovative content social media, with heavy emphasis on short-form video and graphic design;
Provide event support, including drafting event memos and signage, coordinating event photography, clipping testimony, and uploading photos, videos, and resources to database;
Field and execute requests from contracted partner organizations through Shared Services program to provide communications-related services, including print and digital materials, social media, website updates, event support and more;
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

This position requires at least one year of work experience or a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized college or university, preferably in communications, marketing, journalism, English, public relations or a related field.

Exceptional written and digital communication skills;
Well-organized and eager to collaborate with other staff, stakeholders and allied partner organizations in advancing policy goals;
Ability to independently prioritize and manage competing deadlines, particularly during high-volume legislative periods;
Excellent attention to detail;
Willingness to experiment with and learn new media and software to maximize best practices for New Futures outreach and advocacy efforts;
Excellent interpersonal skills to serve New Futures staff and external stakeholders including New Futures board members, vendors, partner organizations, and the general public;
Ability to develop strong and effective working relationships with diverse and multi-cultural constituencies including New Futures staff, policymakers, the media, and others;
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, graphic design and video production tools (Canva, Adobe or similar), targeted emails, and social media platforms;
Familiarity with constituent relationship management (CRM) platforms, particularly EveryAction, preferred;
Internet research skills;
Knowledge of New Hampshire's legislative process and public health policy landscape preferred;
Ability to maintain a professional work environment at all times.

HOURS: This is a part-time (up to 29.5 hours per week), salaried, exempt position.

Compensation & Benefits: New Futures offers competitive benefits including: health and dental coverage; FSAs and dependent care FSAs; paid family medical leave; paid time off for individual holidays, sick and vacation; cell phone reimbursement; remote work options (as reasonably feasible based on position and nature of work); and, ongoing professional development opportunities, among others. Salary range for this position is $41,000-$43,000.