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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.

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Accepting Applications for the following positions:

Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant

Title: Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant
Reports to: New Futures Vice President of Finance and Operations

New Futures is New Hampshire’s leading nonpartisan, nonprofit, health policy and advocacy organization, that advocates, educates and collaborates to improve the health and wellness of all New Hampshire residents through policy change.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant to assist in all aspects of New Futures administrative and event planning needs, and to assist the current bookkeeper with our shared service clients. This is a part-time, non-exempt position based in Concord, NH.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Bookkeeping Duties

  • With the Vice President of Operations and Finance and Bookkeeper, participate in management of New Futures Accounting Software
  • Prepare checks to corresponding invoices on a weekly basis
  • Record cash receipts/bank deposits
  • Prepare a monthly reconciliation of every bank account
  • Conduct periodic reconciliation of all accounts to ensure their accuracy
  • With the Vice President of Finance and Operations, participate in the organization’s annual audit
  • Maintain an orderly accounting system, including the chart of accounts
  • Input the budget into QuickBooks annually
  • Enter payroll into accounting software
  • Maintains filing for deposits and bank reconciliations
  • Work with new and existing clients in New Futures Shared Services program, and complete duties as assigned
  • Other duties as assigned

Administrative Assistant/Event Planning Duties

  • Manage and maintain the President & CEO’s calendar
  • Assist with meeting scheduling, logistics, preparation, note taking and follow-up, as needed
  • Provide logistics and support for retreats, business meetings, annual meetings and events
  • Provide general support including copying, mailing, filing and retrieving daily mail
  • Prepare, enter or proofread data in any format, as requested by the Vice President of Operations and Finance
  • Set up procedures or checklists to maintain supplies for the entire office, including specific materials needed by teams, and do a weekly order when needed
  • Support workgroups and committees as assigned by the Vice President of Operations and Finance
  • Support Training Director in fulfilling the Training Materials Request Form
  • Serve as contact for phone inquiries from the general public, stakeholders, funders, etc.
  • Organize and maintain paper filing system and electronic files of necessary information
  • Execute mass mailings, as necessary
  • Set up and break down conference room for meetings
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
Minimum requirements for this position include:

  • An Associate's degree in Accounting or Business Administration, with 4 years equivalent business experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration with 2 years equivalent business experience.
  • Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and generally accepted accounting principles.
  • Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to serve New Futures shared service clients.
  • Well organized and eager to problem-solve internal and external office-related issues
  • High degree of accuracy and attention to detail. 
  • Strong administrative and organizational skills
  • Ability to function under pressure and meet strict deadlines
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a high functioning professional team
  • Excellent written and verbal skills
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and QuickBooks are essential
  • Excellent critical thinking skills

Hours: This is a part-time, hourly, non-exempt position at 22.5 hours per week, which may be flexible at times.

Compensation & Benefits: New Futures offers competitive part-time benefits including: Life 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. Starting hourly wage for this position is $19 per hour.

Application Process:

To Apply: Please email a cover letter and resume to April Arel, New Futures’ Vice President of Finance and Operations, at the following address – aarel@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. The position will be open until filled.

Policy Coordinator - Healthy Aging

Title: Policy Coordinator - Healthy Aging
Reports to: New Futures Vice President of Policy

Our Workplace Culture and Commitment to YOU

As an organization committed to making lasting policy change for a healthy New Hampshire, we reflect our commitment to making our workplace a healthy, productive, professional, and cheerful place to make a difference.  We believe in supporting each other as a team, leading with kindness and respect, and having a cooperative spirit.     

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 Coordinator 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 Coordinator 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 Coordinator will be responsible for researching, developing and executing legislative strategies. The ideal candidate will have experience in health policy and knowledge of the political dynamics in New Hampshire. The Policy Coordinator 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, 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 Jake Berry, New Futures Vice President of Policy, at the following address – jberry@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.

Policy Coordinator - Early Care and Education

Title: Policy Coordinator - Early Care and Education
Reports to: New Futures Director - Child and Family Policy

Our Workplace Culture and Commitment to YOU

As an organization committed to making lasting policy change for a healthy New Hampshire, we reflect our commitment to making our workplace a healthy, productive, professional, and cheerful place to make a difference.  We believe in supporting each other as a team, leading with kindness and respect, and having a cooperative spirit.     

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 Coordinator to support and lead its early care and education policy work.  New Futures is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that works to solve problems through policy change.  The Policy Coordinator for Early Care and Education 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 early care and education 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 Coordinator will be responsible for researching, developing and executing legislative strategies. The ideal candidate will have experience in health policy and knowledge of the political dynamics in New Hampshire. The Policy Coordinator for Early Care and Education 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:

  • In coordination with the Child and Family Policy Director, convene and collaborate with stakeholders in the Early Care and Education 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 Early Care and Education policy goals and objectives;
  • Track, analyze, and synthesize policy, legislative proposals, best practices, and research related to Early Care and Education policy issue areas;
  • Support policies and strategies to expand access and affordability to quality early learning opportunities for all New Hampshire children; 
  • 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 on issues relating to early childhood care and education.

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 state and federal funding streams and policy related to early care and education such as the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), Head Start/Early Head Start, IDEA part B/C and or MIECHV;
  • Understanding and/or experience with early childhood policy implementation or program development; 
  • 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,
  • Strong 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 Jake Berry, New Futures Vice President of Policy, at the following address – jberry@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.

Your contribution to New Futures will leave a lasting impact in the Granite State!

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