Community Engagement Manager

New Mexico State Investment Council; Albuquerque, Santa Fe (NM, NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

PERA retirement plan

SmartSave 457(b) plan access

Professional development opportunities

Paid holidays and generous PTO

Job summary

The New Mexico State Investment Council seeks a Community Engagement Manager to strengthen relationships between SIC, communities, investment partners, and external stakeholders statewide. You will connect economic development projects with communities and help communicate investment opportunities.

Work closely with Communications, SIO, CIO, and investment fund partners to coordinate outreach, translate complex information for diverse audiences, and expand SIC’s visibility in rural and

Qualifications

• Experience in community engagement, communications, public relations, or related fields.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with diverse external stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives, coordinate across teams, and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations, business leaders, economic development organizations, investment partners, and other stakeholders across New Mexico.
• Serve as a key connection between SIC, communities, and external partners to explain SIC’s mission, programs, and engagement opportunities.
• Coordinate with Communications team, SIO, CIO, Private Equity team, and other SIC staff on community engagement initiatives.
• Partner with investment fund partners to support outreach, education, relationship development, and awareness of resources.
• Plan and coordinate community meetings, roundtables, presentations, site visits, conferences, and other engagement activities.
• Develop accessible language that translates complex investment information for community audiences.
• Identify opportunities to expand SIC’s relationships, including rural and underserved communities.
• Track stakeholder relationships, engagement activities, feedback, and opportunities; report to SIC leadership.
• Represent SIC at community, business, and industry events when needed.
• Travel statewide to support engagement and outreach activities.

Skills

Stakeholder relations

Community engagement

Communications

Public relations

Travel willingness

Job description

Position Title: Community Engagement Manager

Location: Santa Fe, NM

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00

About Us

The New Mexico State Investment Council (SIC) manages one of the largest and fastest‑growing sovereign wealth funds in the nation, generating billions of dollars each year to support the prosperity of New Mexicans. Our investments provide cradle‑to‑career funding that strengthens early childhood programs, public K‑12 education, tuition‑free college, universities, hospitals, and many other essential services statewide. Beyond education and healthcare, SIC capital helps power conservation initiatives, rural libraries, addiction recovery programs, and workforce development.

Our team of roughly 40 professionals is deeply committed to this mission. We make strategic investments that deliver strong financial returns while creating meaningful statewide economic impact across the state. At the same time, we are helping the state transition away from its historic reliance on oil and gas by building a durable, diversified source of public revenue. Over the next decade, SIC’s portfolios are projected to return more than $42 billion to the state; funding that will increasingly sustain the programs New Mexicans rely on every day.

Candidates who join SIC become part of a team that is shaping New Mexico’s financial future, strengthening communities, and expanding economic opportunity statewide. Our work is long‑term, results‑driven, and rooted in service to the people of New Mexico.

Position Overview

The Community Engagement Manager is responsible for developing and strengthening relationships between the SIC, communities throughout New Mexico, investment partners, and other external stakeholders. The position serves as a key connector between economic development projects resulting from SIC's investment activities, and the communities they’re planned for. At its core, this role will help facilitate communication, identify opportunities for engagement, coordinate outreach, and strengthen long‑term relationships.

The Community Engagement Manager works closely with the Communications team, State Investment Officer (SIO), Chief Investment Officer (CIO), Private Equity team, other SIC investment and operational staff, investment fund partners, businesses, economic development organizations, community leaders, and other stakeholders.

This role requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills, sound judgment, an understanding of New Mexico's diverse communities, and the ability to communicate complex investment and institutional information in a clear and approachable manner. The role may require moderate to significant travel across the state to form connections and engage with partners.

This person will report to the Communications, Public Affairs, and Marketing Manager.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations, business leaders, economic development organizations, investment partners, and other stakeholders throughout New Mexico.
• Serve as a key connection between the SIC, its communities, and external partners, helping stakeholders understand the SIC’s mission, investment programs, and opportunities for engagement.
• Work closely with the Communications team, SIO, CIO, Private Equity team, and other SIC staff to coordinate community and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
• Partner with SIC investment fund partners to support outreach, education, relationship development, and awareness of investment resources and opportunities.
• Plan and coordinate community meetings, roundtables, presentations, site visits, conferences, and other engagement activities throughout the state.
• Work with the Communications team to develop accessible language that is engaging and translates complex investment and institutional information for community and external audiences.
• Identify opportunities to expand SIC’s relationships and visibility throughout New Mexico, including rural, Tribal, and historically underserved communities.
• Track stakeholder relationships, engagement activities, community feedback, and emerging opportunities and communicate relevant information to SIC leadership and staff.
• Represent SIC professionally at community, business, economic development, and industry events, when needed.
• Travel throughout the state of New Mexico is required to support community engagement and outreach activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Relevant professional experience in community engagement, communications, public relations, stakeholder relations, economic development, business development, government, or a comparable environment.
• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining relationships with diverse external stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information clearly to varied audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple initiatives, exercise sound judgment, coordinate across teams, and operate effectively in a collaborative environment.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience working with New Mexico communities, businesses, economic development organizations, public entities, or community organizations.
• Knowledge of New Mexico’s diverse communities, regions, business environment, and economic development ecosystem.
• Experience working with investment organizations, financial institutions, investment fund partners, or economic development or other government entities.
• Experience planning and facilitating community meetings, stakeholder events, presentations, or educational programs.
• Demonstrated network of relationships with community, business, economic development, or other relevant organizations throughout New Mexico.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and robust benefits package.
• Paid holidays, generous PTO, healthcare options, EAP access.
• Participation in the New Mexico Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) plan.
• Access to New Mexico PERA SmartSave 457(b) deferred compensation plan.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• A unique chance to contribute to New Mexico’s financial future and make a lasting impact.

SIC is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.