Communications Coordinator

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; Knowledge of New Hampshire's legislative process and public health policy landscape preferred; Ability to maintain a professional work environment at all times.

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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. #J-18808-Ljbffr New Futures