Community Engagement Coordinator

New Futures is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, detail-oriented Community Engagement Coordinator to engage, mobilize, and train individuals and organizations to advocate in support of its health and wellness policy priorities regarding Early Care and Education. New Futures is a nonpartisan, nonprofit advocacy organization that works to improve the health and wellness of all Granite Staters through public policy change and civic empowerment.  

The Community Engagement Coordinator will work with the New Futures Community Engagement Team, contracted partners, and stakeholders to identify, engage, and mobilize individuals to act on legislation. This position will also assist in the coordination of New Futures advocacy training for partners and individuals. This position will also assist in the coordination and presentation of New Futures trainings for partners and individuals.

New Futures is an equal opportunity employer. We genuinely value a diverse workforce and inclusive culture and aim for a hiring process that reflects that. New Futures encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status. People with lived experience in policy areas New Futures advocates for are encouraged to apply for this position.  Please go to new-futures.org for more details.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify, recruit, train and build relationships with individuals interested in New Futures policy priorities, and support advocates in testifying, writing letters, making phone calls, having meetings with legislators, speaking at events, and other actions on New Futures policy priorities.
• Lead grassroots engagement efforts in assigned policy issue area(s) to bring forth community voices in policy decision making; implement engagement plan to support New Futures campaign advocacy priorities using digital and traditional engagement methods.
• Effectively utilize New Futures advocate database to support engagement strategies, including maintaining advocate data and actions and reporting on results.
• Identify and attend relevant community meetings and events as a representative of New Futures; provide legislative updates and opportunities to take action on New Futures policy priorities.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with coalitions and organizations with their own turn-out base.
• Convene partners around specific collective advocacy opportunities.
• Work closely with New Futures Communications Staff to communicate with advocates via social media, targeted emails, and other digital methods.
• In partnership with New Futures Policy Staff, coordinate advocate turnout on specific policy issues.
• Collaborate with New Futures staff and partners to organize public education and advocacy events such as roundtables, legislative breakfasts, in-district meetings, film screenings, panels, and tailored advocacy training opportunities.
• Support and staff scheduled New Futures trainings as needed by the New Futures Training Manager.
• In-state travel and some out-of-state travel required.
• Position is in a hybrid office. In-person is required for some duties.

Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree in political science, government relations, or community development from a recognized college or university is preferred. This position requires a minimum of two years professional work experience, preferably in government relations, political organizing, or community development.  Other qualifications include:

• Strong interpersonal skills, networking experience, self-motivation, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated project management experience, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and ability to work as part of a team, being a team player and collaborator.
• Access to reliable transportation and a valid drivers’ license is required.
• Ability to develop strong and effective working relationships with diverse and multi-cultural constituencies including New Futures’ staff, policymakers, advocates, and others.
• Exceptional oral communication skills, including public speaking experience.
• Flexibility to attend evening events as needed.
• Demonstrated experience in effective internal and external communication, collaboration, and coordination with individuals and organizations.
• Demonstrated skill as a grassroots organizer or volunteer engagement coordinator.
• Familiarity with campaign strategy, political or community organizing, and the NH legislative process is preferred.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in advocacy.
• Knowledge of MS Office with strong word processing, Excel, CRM, database, social media platforms, digital engagement tools, Zoom and internet research skills is a plus.

HOURS:   This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position working 37.5 hours per week. 

New Futures offers a competitive benefits package including life, health and dental insurance; 403(b) retirement 5% salary match after 1 continuous year of employment; paid time off for individual holidays; sick, vacation and personal time; cell phone reimbursement; remote work options (as reasonably feasible based on position and nature of work); and, ongoing professional development opportunities, among others.