Policy Officer, Water

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

The Thornburg Foundation is seeking applications from qualified candidates to establish and lead a new Water Initiative at the Foundation. The Water Initiative will focus on advancement of policy reforms, planning efforts, research and data, and other work to modernize and transform water management in New Mexico.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

You will Develop and lead a comprehensive strategy designed to advance approaches to reform and modernize water management in New Mexico; and Work in a bi-partisan way to build coalitions and engage diverse stakeholders in any strategy, such as national and local business organizations, community and elected officials, tribal entities, legal experts, nonprofit organizations, foundations and community-based organizations.

Other Information/Requirements: 

Experience working in a bi-partisan way, building coalitions, and engaging diverse stakeholders and tribal communities required; 5+ years of executive, legislative, campaign, or related political or advocacy experience from within government, the non-profit sector, philanthropy, or other related industry required; undergraduate degree in conservation ecology, environmental science, public policy, social sciences, business, or related field required; and master’s or Juris Doctor degree preferred.

How to Apply: 

No phone calls. Please submit a cover letter, your resume, and contact information for three references (two must be former or current employers) by January 5, 2021 to [email protected] and include “Water Policy Officer” in the subject line. We plan for first round interviews for this position to be conducted remotely between January 11-22, 2021. The target start for the position is March 2021.

Contact Information
Name: 
Leslie Garcia
Agency/Organization: 
2300 N. Ridgetop Rd.
Address: 
2300 N. Ridgetop Rd.
City: 
Santa Fe
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87506
Business Phone: 
(505) 467-7853
Business Fax: 
Thornburg Foundation
Email Address: 
[email protected]
thornburgfoundation.org
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Dec 15 2020
Date to Remove: 
Jan 5 2021

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