Director of Policy and Advocacy

New Hampshire Businesses for Social Responsibility (NHBSR) is a dynamic, member-driven nonprofit dedicated to building a more sustainable and prosperous New Hampshire for all. We inspire, educate, and support businesses to embrace social and environmental responsibility, fostering a community that values both profit and purpose. As a small, fully remote team, each staff member plays a vital role, wears multiple hats, and plays a crucial role in collaborating closely to achieve our mission.

Position Summary

The Director of Policy and Advocacy will lead and manage NHBSR’s policy and advocacy initiatives, with a focus on building and mobilizing circles of business leadership to address issues that impact New Hampshire’s communities, workplaces, and environment. This role is central to advancing NHBSR’s mission by developing and executing strategies that influence public policy, strengthening coalitions, and ensuring that advocacy efforts reflect the voices and experiences of diverse stakeholders. The Director will also play a key role in designing educational programming, supporting and amplifying the collective impact of NHBSR’s network of over 250 businesses, nonprofits, and educational institutions 

This position is full-time. At this time, we are unable to offer a relocation package as part of this role. The position will work from their home office and will travel throughout New Hampshire and Maine as needed, with appropriate travel expense reimbursement.

Key Responsibilities

Policy Development and Strategy

• Lead the development and implementation of NHBSR’s advocacy vision and strategy in collaboration with the Board of Directors and Advocacy Committee. 
• Adapt and implement the policy advocacy plan to meet the current environment, in collaboration with our Advocacy firm. 
• Actively listen to and engage with members to understand their perspectives and the issues most important to them, fostering their participation in our advocacy initiatives
• Monitor, analyze, and respond to policy developments relevant to NHBSR’s mission, including affordable housing, early childcare and education, clean energy, healthcare, inclusive workplaces, and employee financial stability. 
• Work with relevant staff to develop educational materials and programming that drives engagement on policy issues. 
• Work with Advocacy firm to craft position statements, and fact sheets to support business advocacy.  Work with staff to develop a web presence to communicate NHBSR’s policy priorities and drive advocacy efforts. 

Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with policymakers, elected officials, and community leaders to develop relationships to advance NHBSR’s policy goals. 
• Lead advocacy campaigns, coordinate coalition efforts, and organize advocacy events.
• Represent NHBSR at external events, in media interviews, and in collaborative initiatives with partners. 

Management and Supervision

• Collaborate with the Advocacy Committee to develop opportunities to engage leaders.
• Develop and manage the advocacy budget.
• Monitor and evaluate issue outreach effectiveness. 
• Contribute to strategic planning and organizational leadership. 

Qualifications and Experience

•  Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., public policy, political science, sustainable business); advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience in advocacy, policy development, or a related field. 
• Demonstrated understanding of sustainable business practices preferred.
• Proven ability to lead and manage advocacy campaigns.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills.
• Experience in coalition building and working with diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to equity and social justice.  
• A passion for sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and the mission of NHBSR.

Preferred Qualifications

• To have a strong network across NH