Communications Director

Groundworks New Mexico; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Groundworks New Mexico in Santa Fe is seeking a skilled communications leader to oversee strategic communications, media relations, and community engagement. Candidates must be bilingual in English and Spanish, possess excellent communication skills, and have a commitment to social justice.

In this role, you will manage a team, coordinate media outreach, and develop communications strategies to advance the organization's mission and campaigns.

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in communications, media relations, public affairs, journalism, advocacy, or nonprofit communications.
• Strong commitment to social, economic, and racial justice.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic communications and media relations efforts.
• Supervise communications staff and manage social media.
• Coordinate media outreach and strengthen public awareness.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Excellent writing and verbal communication skills

Understanding of social, economic, and racial justice

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Responsibilities

Lead strategic communications, media relations, digital engagement, messaging, storytelling, and public relations efforts. Supervise communications staff and consultants, manage social media and member communications, coordinate media outreach, and strengthen public awareness of Somos' mission, campaigns, and policy initiatives.

Additional Areas of Responsibility

• Develop communications strategies
• Provide media training
• Oversee website and content development
• Build relationships with journalists and community partners
• Track communications outcomes
• Support donor relations and organizational campaigns

Other Information/Requirements

• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Strong commitment to social, economic, and racial justice.
• Experience in communications, media relations, public affairs, journalism, advocacy, or nonprofit communications preferred.
• Bachelor's degree and valid driver's license required.

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications