Community Engagement & Policy Advocate

Homewise

Albuquerque (NM)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Homewise seeks a Community Engagement Manager to build relationships with residents, neighborhood groups, and partners, guiding public meetings, events, and educational programs.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Policy & Advocacy, you’ll design inclusive input strategies, coordinate speakers for the Livability Speaker Series and Fellowships, and help shape housing policy through community voice in New Mexico.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
3–5 years in community engagement, policy work, planning, or similar.
Experience coordinating programs and events.
Frequent travel to Santa Fe; flexible hours including evenings or weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

Designing and executing public input strategies for Homewise's developments.
Building and maintaining relationships with local groups, stakeholders, and partners.
Coordinating speakers for the Livability Speaker Series.
Promoting events with the marketing team to ensure strong turnout.
Managing fellowship recruitment, interviews, curriculum development, and ongoing engagement with fellows.
Tracking proposed and adopted local and state housing policies related to development and advocacy.
Supporting policy research and analysis for Homewise's development efforts and campaigns.

Skills

Relationship-building

Public speaking

Event coordination

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Homewise seeks a Community Engagement Manager to build relationships with residents, neighborhood groups, and partners, guiding public meetings, events, and educational programs.

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