Water Policy Officer

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

The Thornburg Foundation seeks a qualified candidate to lead its Water Initiative, focused on advancing policy reforms, planning, research, and data to transform water management in New Mexico. This collaborative work is informed by community needs, with partnerships in Tribal and Hispanic communities being particularly important. The role will manage a multi-year grantmaking portfolio. For the full description, please visit our website.

Other Information/Requirements: 

Compensation & Benefits: Competitive salary; health care benefits; paid time off; sick leave; professional development funding, and 401(k) plan with generous employer contribution.

Location: This position is based out of the Thornburg Foundation office in Santa Fe, NM. The position allows for hybrid work. Staff schedule 3 days per week in the office. The Foundation does not offer remote work options.

How to Apply: 

For full job description and application instructions, please visit the Employment page of our website.
https://www.thornburgfoundation.org/job-openings/

Deadline: November 11, 2025

We plan for first-round interviews for this position to be conducted between November 24 and December 5, 2025. The target start date for the position is February 24, 2026.

Salary Range: 
Competitive salary
Contact Information
Name: 
Leslie Garcia
Agency/Organization: 
Thornburg Foundation
Address: 
2300 N Ridgetop Rd
City: 
Santa Fe
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87506-8361
Business Phone: 
(505) 467-7853
Business Fax: 
Email Address: 
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Oct 9 2025
Date to Remove: 
Nov 12 2025

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