Communications Manager

Conservation Voters New Mexico • Santa Fe, NM

4d • $81,368 - $106,784 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Communications Manager develops, coordinates, and implements communication strategies to advance CVNM’s vision, mission, and goals with decision-makers, the public, and the press. The role calls for innovation and an understanding of how to build public support for policy action. It also supports collaboration across internal departments, external audiences, and organizational partnerships, incorporating diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging into the organization’s day-to-day systems and work.

The position manages communications projects and strategies, oversees production of CVNM’s Conservation Scorecard, and coordinates with coalition partners and external stakeholders. It creates and manages digital content, including social media and SMS engagement, and develops video and graphic materials to support policy goals. The Communications Manager also builds media relationships, pursues coverage, and works with the Chief Operating Officer on an annual communications plan. In election years, the position implements communications strategy for CVNM Action Fund.

This is a full-time, exempt, salaried position with a 35-hour work week. CVNM’s main office is in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Hybrid work may be possible for the right candidate, who must live within two hours of Santa Fe; a Santa Fe presence is expected during the legislative session. The role may require in-state and out-of-state travel and work on nights and weekends as needed.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience in journalism, communications, and/or marketing.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to design and deliver creative content without using artificial intelligence for text, image, or video.
• Proven ability to balance multiple content projects.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfort presenting to multicultural audiences and collaborating in group and one-on-one settings.
• Commitment to amplifying the voice and leadership of rural communities and/or communities of color in New Mexico.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and interest in environmental issues affecting air, land, water, wildlife, and community health.
• Ability to respond to changing deadlines or priorities with flexibility and professionalism.
• Strong understanding of how public engagement in the political process can create policy change.
• Strong understanding of how voting and civic engagement can create policy change.
• Ability to work a non-standard work week, including nights and weekends as needed.
• Ability to travel in-state and out-of-state as required.
• Valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Must have received or be willing to receive COVID-19 vaccinations and a booster by the date of hire; proof of vaccination is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in advocacy, political, or issue campaigns.
• Familiarity with New Mexico’s diverse cultures and environmental issues.
• Proficiency in Spanish.
• Experience working in a nonprofit environment.
• Graphic design and/or video production knowledge.
• Copy-editing experience and proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage communications projects and strategies, and oversee production of CVNM’s Conservation Scorecard.
• Coordinate with coalition partners, participate in meetings, and represent CVNM to external stakeholders.
• Create content and manage CVNM’s social media platforms, including Bluesky, Facebook, and Instagram.
• Launch and maintain an SMS platform to engage the public and membership with CVNM’s mission and vision.
• Create videos and/or graphics that support organizational policy goals and connect decision-makers, donors, subscribers, and the public to CVNM’s work.
• Recommend and implement strategies to amplify CVNM’s priorities in the media, including press pitches, editorial board meetings, and press events.
• Work with the Chief Operating Officer to develop an annual communications plan and identify communications needs that support strategic campaign and organizational goals.
• Implement communications strategy for CVNM Action Fund in election years, including endorsement social media and press communications.
• Build and maintain relationships with reporters and newspaper outlets to secure media coverage.
• Manage day-to-day communications operations in alignment with CVNM’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring DEI principles inform external communications, graphics, and video design.

Benefits

• Vacation and sick leave.
• 401(k).
• 100% employer coverage of the premium for health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Merit-based sabbatical program.
• 35-hour work week.
• Career advancement pathways and opportunities in advocacy, campaigns, operations, philanthropy, communications, and equity and culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed