Community Engagement & Policy Advocate

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

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.

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.