Senior Policy & Housing Affairs Strategist (Hybrid)

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 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.