Policy & Legislative Affairs Advisor

New Hampshire Housing; Bedford (NH); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37-hour work week

Flexible work schedules

Two retirement plans

Health insurance options

Dental, disability, life insurance

Vision coverage

Generous PTO

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Fitness rewards

Job summary

New Hampshire Housing in Bedford, NH is seeking a Policy & Legislative Affairs Advisor to serve as the organization's lead advocate on legislative, regulatory, and public policy matters. You will shape housing policy and build relationships with policymakers to advance affordable housing across New Hampshire.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with five years of relevant experience; a Master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of legislative process and public policy development.
• Ability to analyze complex legislation and policy issues.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Strategic thinking with ability to advise senior leadership.
• Experience with housing policy and community development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization's legislative and government affairs efforts.
• Advise the Executive Director and senior leadership on policy issues.
• Build relationships with officials, agencies and stakeholders.
• Advance the legislative agenda across departments.
• Develop policy positions, testimony and strategic recommendations.

Skills

Legislative affairs

Housing policy

Public policy development

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Research & analysis

Communication

Project management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

New Hampshire Housing
Bedford, NH 03110, USA

• Hybrid
• Executive
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: POLIC001286

Description

New Hampshire Housing’s mission is to promote, finance, and support housing solutions for the people of New Hampshire. We have helped over 55,000 families to achieve homeownership, supported the development of over 16,000 multifamily housing units, and manage thousands of Housing Choice Vouchers each year.

Behind that work is a commitment to advancing housing solutions through strong partnerships, thoughtful policy, and effective advocacy. We are looking for a Policy & Legislative Affairs Advisor to serve as New Hampshire Housing's lead advocate and strategic advisor on legislative, regulatory, and public policy matters. In this highly visible role, you'll help shape housing policy, build relationships with policymakers, and advance initiatives that support affordable housing across New Hampshire.

In this role, you will:

• Lead New Hampshire Housing's legislative and government affairs efforts, monitoring state and federal policy developments and shaping the organization's response to emerging opportunities, challenges, and priorities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Executive Director and senior leadership team, providing strategic counsel on legislative, regulatory, and public policy issues that impact New Hampshire Housing's mission, programs, and long-term goals.
• Build and strengthen relationships with elected officials, government agencies, industry partners, and key stakeholders, representing New Hampshire Housing in hearings, meetings, briefings, and other public forums.
• Advance the organization's legislative agenda by collaborating across departments to evaluate policy proposals, develop organizational positions, and advocate for initiatives that support affordable housing and community development.
• Develop policy positions, testimony, briefings, and strategic recommendations while equipping organizational leaders with the insights and context needed to effectively engage policymakers and influence housing policy decisions across New Hampshire.

To support onboarding and training, the initial weeks of employment will be conducted in-office. Following this period, remote work may be available on an intermittent basis, as determined by the manager.

Why New Hampshire Housing?

You'll be joining an organization where policy and advocacy directly influence our ability to fulfill our mission. Your work will help shape housing policy, strengthen partnerships, and advance solutions that make housing more accessible and affordable for the people of New Hampshire.
You’ll also have the opportunity to:

• Help shape housing policy and legislative priorities that impact communities across New Hampshire.
• Work alongside collaborative colleagues who care about what they do.
• Bring your expertise to an organization with a meaningful public mission.
• Build your career in a workplace that prioritizes flexibility, employee well-being, and true work-life balance, including a 37-hour work week.

New Hampshire Housing is proud to offer:

• A 37-hour work week that supports true work-life balance
• Flexible work schedules and opportunities for hybrid work
• Two retirement plans with employer contributions to both
• Multiple high-quality health insurance options
• Employer-paid dental, disability, and life insurance
• Vision coverage
• Generous and flexible PTO
• Paid parental leave
• Undergraduate and graduate tuition reimbursement
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Fitness rewards and reimbursement programs
• And more!

What You’ll Bring:

• Strong knowledge of legislative and government affairs, including the legislative process, public policy development, regulatory rulemaking, and the broader governmental landscape.
• Strong understanding of housing policy, community development, local government, and land use planning, with the ability to evaluate how policy decisions impact programs, communities, and organizational priorities.
• Proven ability to analyze complex legislation and policy issues, conduct research, and develop practical, well-supported recommendations and policy positions.
• Sound judgment, political acumen, and strategic thinking, with the ability to navigate sensitive issues and represent the organization effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills, including experience working with elected officials, government agencies, community partners, and other stakeholders, and the ability to translate complex information for diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and cross-functional initiatives while collaborating effectively across teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master's degree in public policy, public administration, political science, law, housing, or a related field preferred, along with at least five years of relevant experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, New Hampshire Housing is committed to building a workforce that is as diverse as the people we serve.

Salary Range: $78,000 - $107,000, dependent on relevant experience

We value diverse perspectives and unique strengths.

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