Policy, Research, and Advocacy Manager

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

The Policy, Research & Advocacy Manager will strengthen NMOST’s capacity to advance policies, investments, and systems that expand equitable access to high-quality out-of-school time (OST) opportunities for children and youth across New Mexico.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

• Coordinate NMOST’s statewide OST Advocacy Group, Youth Digital Safety Taskforce, including meetings, agendas, communications, action items, and follow-up.
• Facilitate policy-focused workgroups and support partners in developing shared policy priorities and strategies.
• Monitor state legislation, budget proposals, administrative policies, and other developments affecting OST.

Other Information/Requirements: 

• Lead development of policy briefs, OST mapping, reports, fact sheets, issue papers, and other research products.
• Translate research, evaluation findings, mapping data, and statewide OST trends into clear policy recommendations and advocacy messages.
• Coordinate consultants and partners conducting data collection, analysis, research, evaluation, and mapping projects.

How to Apply: 

Please send cover letter, resumé and 3 professional references to [email protected]
In the cover letter please address the following:
● Why you are interested in working for NMOST
● Prior work experience related to the position description
Applications will be reviewed immediately until the position is filled. We will be conducting
interviews on an ongoing basis, so consider sending in an application as soon as possible.

Salary Range: 
$50,000-55,000
Contact Information
Name: 
Ian Gates
Agency/Organization: 
NMOST Network
Address: 
4700 Lincoln Rd NE
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87104
Business Phone: 
404-931-7179
Business Fax: 
Email Address: 
[email protected]
nmost.org
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Oct 19 2026
Date to Remove: 
Jan 17 2027

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