Community Engagement Lead: Housing & Policy

Homewise Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Homewise Inc. seeks a Community Engagement Manager in Albuquerque, NM to build trusted relationships with residents, neighborhood groups, and partners. You will design public input strategies, lead public meetings and events, and coordinate with policy, marketing, and development teams to foster livable communities.

The role requires 3–5 years in engagement or policy, frequent travel to Santa Fe, and flexible hours including evenings or weekends, with office-based duties and fieldwork.

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 is required.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends.
• Office-based role with some fieldwork and event setup.

Responsibilities

• Design inclusive public input strategies for residential and commercial developments, including canvassing, stakeholder meetings, presentations, and public meetings.
• Build and maintain relationships with local groups, stakeholders, and partners.
• Coordinate with speakers and panelists for the Livability Speaker Series.
• Promote events to ensure strong turnout with marketing materials.
• Manage fellowship recruitment, interviews, curriculum development, and ongoing engagement with fellows.
• Track local and state housing and development policies.
• Support policy research and analysis for development and advocacy.
• Drive community turnout for Homewise initiatives and policy campaigns.

Skills

Relationship building

Public speaking

Event planning

Stakeholder management

Canvassing

Policy awareness

Bilingual - English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Job description

Homewise Inc. seeks a Community Engagement Manager in Albuquerque, NM to build trusted relationships with residents, neighborhood groups, and partners. You will design public input strategies, lead public meetings and events, and coordinate with policy, marketing, and development teams to foster livable communities.

The role requires 3–5 years in engagement or policy, frequent travel to Santa Fe, and flexible hours including evenings or weekends, with office-based duties and fieldwork.