POLICY OFFICER

Job Description
Type of Job: 
Full-Time
Main Areas of Responsibility: 

Policy Officer (PO) is a senior leader, responsible for advancing a policy agenda aligned with NMBLC's mission to improve Black communities' lives in New Mexico. Reporting jointly to Executive and Deputy Directors, PO leads strategic policy development, community-informed advocacy, civic engagement, staff supervision and strategic oversight of The Chisholm Table.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

Roles and Responsibilities:
Lead Policy Strategy and Implementation
Engage in Community & Team Immersion
Legislative Monitoring and Government Relations
Produce Thought Leadership and Policy Communications
Advance Inclusive Civic Engagement via The Chisholm Table
Collaborate with Executive Leadership on Short- and Long-Term Planning
Staff Leadership and Organizational Alignment

Other Information/Requirements: 

Qualifications
Bachelor’s in Public Policy, Political Science, Social Work, Education, or related field; Master’s preferred.
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in policy advocacy, government relations, or community-based policy work.
Experience supervising teams and working in / with nonprofit organizations.
Demonstrated success advancing policy goals.
Requires regular travel to Santa Fe.

How to Apply: 

To read the job description in full and apply, visit: https://nmblc.org/jobs/policy-officer.

Salary Range: 
$80,000.00 – $92,000.00 per year
Contact Information
Name: 
Samantha Carrillo
Agency/Organization: 
New Mexico Black Leadership Council
Address: 
1314 Madeira Dr SE
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87108
Business Phone: 
505-407-6784
Business Fax: 
Email Address: 
[email protected]
nmblc.org
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Sep 4 2025
Date to Remove: 
Dec 3 2025

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