Director of Advocacy

Description Director of Advocacy Hybrid | Worcester, MA | 25–30% Travel Throughout New England $77,000 to $84,000 Be the Voice That Creates Change. At Ascentria Care Alliance, we believe lasting change begins with courageous advocacy. Every day, our teams help older adults age with dignity, refugees build new lives, children find safety, individuals with disabilities thrive, and families overcome barriers. But meaningful change doesn't stop with the services we provide—it happens when someone speaks up, influences policy, and helps shape systems that improve lives. That's where you come in. We're looking for a Director of Advocacy to serve as Ascentria's leading voice in public policy, government relations, and legislative advocacy. This is an opportunity to influence decisions that impact thousands of individuals and families across New England while advancing the mission of one of the region's largest nonprofit human services organizations. If you're passionate about public policy, relationship-building, and driving meaningful change, we'd love to meet you. What You'll Do As our Director of Advocacy, you'll partner with executive leadership to shape Ascentria's legislative and public policy agenda while building relationships with lawmakers, regulators, and advocacy partners throughout New England and beyond. You'll: Develop and lead Ascentria's advocacy and public policy strategy. Build strong relationships with local, state, and federal legislators, regulatory agencies, and community partners. Monitor legislation and regulatory changes impacting healthcare, senior care, refugee services, human services, and nonprofit organizations. Represent Ascentria before legislative committees, coalitions, conferences, and public forums. Draft policy briefs, testimony, comment letters, talking points, and executive communications. Collaborate with program leaders to identify advocacy priorities and advance meaningful legislative solutions. Partner with Marketing & Communications to elevate Ascentria's voice and public presence. Coordinate lobbying partners and external advocacy organizations to maximize organizational impact. Advise executive leadership on emerging legislative and policy issues affecting the organization. Who You Are You're someone who understands that advocacy is about relationships, collaboration, and creating lasting change. You bring: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred. Five or more years of experience in government relations, advocacy, legislative affairs, public policy, or regulatory affairs. Experience working with legislators, government agencies, or nonprofit organizations. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Exceptional public speaking and presentation abilities. Strong political acumen and relationship-building skills. Ability to influence without direct authority. Passion for advancing equitable policies that strengthen communities. Why Ascentria? Ascentria Care Alliance is one of New England's largest nonprofit human services organizations, serving thousands of individuals and families across Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont. Our work includes: Senior Care & Skilled Nursing Refugee & Immigrant Services Family & Children's Programs Disability & Behavioral Health Services Community-Based Support Programs When you join Ascentria, you'll become part of an organization where your work extends far beyond legislation—it helps shape stronger communities and creates opportunities for people to thrive. Why You'll Love This Role Executive-level visibility and influence Opportunity to shape public policy across multiple states Hybrid work environment Collaborative executive leadership team Meaningful mission-driven work Chance to advocate for vulnerable populations and strengthen communities Your Voice Can Shape the Future. Some careers change organizations. This one changes lives. If you're ready to build relationships, influence policy, and champion issues that matter, we invite you to join Ascentria Care Alliance. Apply today and help us strengthen communities by empowering people to respond to life's challenges. #MissionDriven #Advocacy #GovernmentRelations #PublicPolicy #NonprofitCareers #HealthcareLeadership #HumanServices #CommunityImpact #LeadWithPurpose #AscentriaCareAlliance If you're passionate about public policy, relationship-building, and driving meaningful change, we'd love to meet you. What You'll Do As our Director of Advocacy, you'll partner with executive leadership to shape Ascentria's legislative and public policy agenda while building relationships with lawmakers, regulators, and advocacy partners throughout New England and beyond. You'll: Develop and lead Ascentria's advocacy and public policy strategy. Build strong relationships with local, state, and federal legislators, regulatory agencies, and community partners. Monitor legislation and regulatory changes impacting healthcare, senior care, refugee services, human services, and nonprofit organizations. Represent Ascentria before legislative committees, coalitions, conferences, and public forums. Draft policy briefs, testimony, comment letters, talking points, and executive communications. Collaborate with program leaders to identify advocacy priorities and advance meaningful legislative solutions. Partner with Marketing & Communications to elevate Ascentria's voice and public presence. Coordinate lobbying partners and external advocacy organizations to maximize organizational impact. Advise executive leadership on emerging legislative and policy issues affecting the organization. Who You Are You're someone who understands that advocacy is about relationships, collaboration, and creating lasting change. You bring: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred. Five or more years of experience in government relations, advocacy, legislative affairs, public policy, or regulatory affairs. Experience working with legislators, government agencies, or nonprofit organizations. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Exceptional public speaking and presentation abilities. Strong political acumen and relationship-building skills. Ability to influence without direct authority. Passion for advancing equitable policies that strengthen communities. Why Ascentria? Ascentria Care Alliance is one of New England's largest nonprofit human services organizations, serving thousands of individuals and families across Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont. Our work includes: Senior Care & Skilled Nursing Refugee & Immigrant Services Family & Children's Programs Disability & Behavioral Health Services Community-Based Support Programs When you join Ascentria, you'll become part of an organization where your work extends far beyond legislation—it helps shape stronger communities and creates opportunities for people to thrive. Why You'll Love This Role Executive-level visibility and influence Opportunity to shape public policy across multiple states Hybrid work environment Collaborative executive leadership team Meaningful mission-driven work Chance to advocate for vulnerable populations and strengthen communities Your Voice Can Shape the Future. Some careers change organizations. This one changes lives. If you're ready to build relationships, influence policy, and champion issues that matter, we invite you to join Ascentria Care Alliance. Apply today and help us strengthen communities by empowering people to respond to life's challenges. #MissionDriven #Advocacy #GovernmentRelations #PublicPolicy #NonprofitCareers #HealthcareLeadership #HumanServices #CommunityImpact #LeadWithPurpose #AscentriaCareAlliance