New Story office culture
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New Story

Empowering families to transform their lives through affordable homeownership and community

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Founded 2014
Holland Road 1300 New Holland Rd, Reading, Pennsylvania, 19607, United States
Profile last updated: June 2026

Why Employees Love Working Here

Real metrics that matter to your career and happiness at New Story

85%
Love of Workplace
Emotional connectedness
20% above avg
87%
Love of Manager
Leadership trust
27% above avg
86%
Love of Colleagues
Team connection
16% above avg
4.2
Overall Rating
Out of 5 stars
0.8 above avg
76%
Would Recommend
To a friend
14% above avg

About New Story

UnknownFounded 2014

Our passionate teams foster continuous learning to ensure all children and young adults we support learn and thrive in a safe and supportive environment. Leading provider of special and alternative education schools and programs across the United States.

24 Certifications & Awards

Certified Since 2024 · Featured across multiple industry recognitions

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Most Loved Workplace® Certified 2025

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Most Loved Workplace® Certified 2024

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Global Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces®

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Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® 2025

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Most Loved Workplace® for Neurodiversity 2025

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Most Loved Workplace® for Diversity 2025

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Top Most Loved Workplaces® for LGBTQ+

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Top Most Loved Workplaces® for Parents and Caregivers

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Top Most Loved Workplaces® for Women

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Top Most Loved Workplaces® for Diversity

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Most Loved Workplace® for LGBTQ+ 2025

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Most Loved Workplace® for Inclusivity 2025

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Most Loved Workplace® for Young Professionals 2025

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Most Loved Workplace® for Women 2025

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Most Loved Workplace® for Career Advancement 2025

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Most Loved Workplace® for Volunteering 2025

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Most Loved Workplace® for Parents & Caregivers 2025

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Our Mission

New Story empowers families to transform their lives through land and homeownership. We believe there's no place like home, and we're pioneering market-driven solutions to end the global housing crisis by helping families participate in affordable housing markets across Latin America and the Caribbean.

What Sets Us Apart

Mission-Driven Impact

Every team member contributes to transforming lives through affordable housing solutions that create dignity and opportunity for thousands of families across Latin America and the Caribbean.

Innovation & Excellence Culture

We pioneer cutting-edge solutions like 3D-printed communities and leverage technology to develop sustainable, scalable housing that demonstrates compassion meets innovation.

Values-Driven Workplace

Our five core values—integrity, excellence, compassion, innovation, and impact—aren't just statements; they actively shape how we work together, foster transparency, and empower every team member to do their best work.

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Our Culture

The lived experience at New Story

Mission-Driven Every Day

At New Story, every team member feels the tangible connection between their work and families achieving homeownership. You're not just doing a job—you're part of a movement to end the global housing crisis, which infuses daily work with profound meaning and purpose.

Collaborative and Inclusive Teams

We operate with radical transparency and genuine collaboration. Leadership listens to frontline insights, ideas flow freely across departments, and everyone has a voice in shaping how we work. You feel heard and valued as a whole person, not just a job title.

Innovation and Creative Problem-Solving

We tackle complex global problems with bold, experimental thinking. The culture encourages calculated risk-taking, learning from failures, and celebrating unconventional solutions. You're empowered to challenge the status quo and bring creative ideas to life.

Sustainable, Responsible Growth

We're intentional about scaling responsibly without sacrificing our values or burning out our team. Growth happens at a pace that allows us to maintain quality, support our people, and ensure lasting impact rather than chasing quick wins.

Genuine Care for People

Leadership genuinely cares about you as a person, not just your productivity. Flexible work, real time off, wellness support, and professional development aren't perks—they're proof that the organization values your wellbeing and sees you as a full human being.

Our Culture DNA

The core values that drive New Story

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Life at New Story

Love Profile

The personality of our workplace

Purposeful Leadership

Teams feel genuinely valued because they're part of a movement solving the global housing crisis, not just executing tasks.

Learning & Growth Mindset

The organization commits to continuous learning and creating an environment where team members grow while building something meaningful together.

Community & Belonging

Employees are united as change-makers in a community bound by shared conviction that everyone deserves opportunity and thriving potential.

Most Loved Workplace® Pledge

Our commitment to building a loved place to work.

At New Story, we believe that being a Most Loved Workplace® means honoring the humanity in every person on our team. We're not just building homes for families around the world—we're building a culture where our own team members feel valued, trusted, and empowered to do their best work. When our people know their work matters and that we genuinely care about their wellbeing and growth, that's when we create the magic that transforms lives.

Our Commitments

Purpose-Driven Work with Meaningful Impact

We commit to ensuring every team member understands how their work directly contributes to our mission of ending the global housing crisis. We provide transparency around our impact metrics and celebrate the real-world outcomes our collective efforts create for families and communities.

Investment in Professional Growth and Development

We pledge to actively invest in our employees' career development through leadership training, tuition reimbursement, mentorship programs, and clear advancement opportunities. We believe your growth is our responsibility and our success depends on yours.

Transparent, Values-Based Leadership

We commit to leading with integrity and transparency, making decisions aligned with our core values, and creating an environment where every voice is heard and respected. Our leaders model the behaviors we expect and are accountable to our team.

Genuine Work-Life Balance and Wellbeing

We pledge to respect the whole person and support genuine balance between work and life. This means competitive time off, flexible arrangements, comprehensive wellness benefits, and a culture where taking care of yourself and your family is celebrated, not penalized.

Inclusive Community and Belonging

We commit to fostering a culture where diversity is valued, inclusion is intentional, and every team member feels they belong. We create spaces for connection through annual summits, team celebrations, and open dialogue where all perspectives are welcomed.

Benefits & Perks

Health & Wellness

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
  • Mental health and wellness support resources
  • On-site wellness programs and gym memberships

Time Off & Work-Life Balance

  • New Story-paid vacation time
  • Generous sick leave policy
  • Paid holidays
  • Bereavement leave
  • Flexible work arrangements

Financial & Retirement

  • Competitive 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Adoption reimbursement up to $10,000
  • Financial planning resources

Professional Development

  • Leadership training and development programs
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Annual team summits for reflection and planning
  • Mentorship programs

Team & Culture

  • Annual team summits and retreats
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Mission-driven culture
  • Opportunities to impact global housing crisis

Leadership

Jonathan Bicknell

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Bret Hagler

Co-Founder

Matthew Marshall

Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer

C.J. Fitzgerald

Chairman of the Board

Latest News & Stories

Latest News & Stories

Updates from the New Story team

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Frequently Asked Questions about New Story

Common questions about working at New Story, their culture, and benefits.

Our hiring process is thorough and designed to help both us and candidates get to know each other well. We follow a five-step process that typically includes resume and cover letter review, phone screening, knowledge assessments if required, first-round interviews (in-person or virtual), and final-round interviews with leadership. We believe in transparency throughout the process and are happy to answer questions about what to expect.

Five core values shape our culture: Integrity—we operate with honesty and transparency; Compassion—we genuinely care about the families and communities we serve; Innovation—we embrace creative solutions to complex problems; Excellence—we strive for high quality in all we do; and Impact—we measure success by the meaningful change we create. These values aren't just words; they guide our daily decisions and interactions.

Yes, we offer flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance. We understand that different roles and individuals have different needs, and we work with team members to find arrangements that enable them to do their best work while maintaining healthy boundaries between professional and personal time.

We're committed to your growth. We offer leadership training programs, tuition reimbursement for continued education, mentorship opportunities, and regular feedback from managers. Our annual team summits also provide space for reflection and planning. We believe investing in our people's development is essential to our mission.

We offer comprehensive family benefits including adoption reimbursement up to $10,000, paid parental leave, flexible spending accounts for dependent care, generous paid time off for life events, and health insurance options that cover families. We believe supporting our employees' families is part of supporting our team.

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