Director of Advocacy

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. Meaningful change happens when someone speaks up, influences policy, and helps shape systems that improve lives.

• 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.

You’re someone who understands that advocacy is about relationships, collaboration, and creating lasting change.

• 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.

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.

• Senior Care & Skilled Nursing
• Refugee & Immigrant Services
• Family & Children’s Programs
• Disability & Behavioral Health Services
• Community-Based Support Programs

• 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. Build relationships, influence policy, and champion issues that matter to help strengthen communities and empower people to respond to life’s challenges.