Policy Officer – Water

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

Lead a strategy to modernize New Mexico water management and build climate-resilient systems. Manage a multi-year grant portfolio, supporting grantees from application through reporting. Build bipartisan coalitions with Tribal and diverse stakeholders, coordinate with funders, present quarterly to the Board, and align with related initiatives.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

Advance a strong research and policy agenda alongside partners, and develop long-term issue-advocacy strategies. Report regularly to the President to support communications with the executive committee. Ensure grants stay on schedule, uphold regulatory compliance and integrity, travel in-state and nationally, and adapt to shifting priorities.

Other Information/Requirements: 

Full-time role, reports to the President
Bachelor's degree required; Master's or JD preferred
Understanding of New Mexico politics strongly preferred
Entrepreneurial, self-directed, and highly collegial style expected
Benefits include health care, PTO, professional development funding, and 401(k) match
Background check required
Employees cannot hold elected office
Hybrid, three office days weekly

How to Apply: 

Email a tailored cover letter, resume, and three references (two from employers) to [email protected] with "Water Policy Officer" in the subject line by noon, October 15, 2026. No phone calls. First-round interviews run October 19 to 23. Please visit https://www.thornburgfoundation.org/job-openings/ for the full job description.

Salary Range: 
Competitive salary
Contact Information
Name: 
Leslie Garcia
Agency/Organization: 
Thornburg Foundation
Address: 
2300 North Ridgetop Road
City: 
Santa Fe
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87506
Business Phone: 
NA
Business Fax: 
Email Address: 
[email protected]
www.thornburgfoundation.org
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Oct 2 2026
Date to Remove: 
Oct 16 2026

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