Executive Director, Child Welfare Nonprofit — Remote & Statewide

New Mexico CASA Association; New Mexico; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in New Mexico is seeking an Executive Director to lead efforts in child welfare advocacy. This role involves managing relationships with key stakeholders, overseeing training and support for local programs, and spearheading legislative funding strategies. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience, understanding of the Child Welfare system, and cultural fluency in New Mexico. This is a remote position with substantial statewide travel, requiring a valid New Mexico driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated senior leadership in a mission-driven organization.
• Experience navigating state-level systems.
• Comfort with ambiguity and early-stage organizational life.

Responsibilities

• Lead NM CASA’s multi-year legislative funding strategy.
• Serve as NM CASA’s primary relationship with the Administrative Office of the Courts.
• Oversee statewide training systems for CASA volunteers.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Understanding of Child Welfare system

Cultural fluency in New Mexico

Job description

A nonprofit organization in New Mexico is seeking an Executive Director to lead efforts in child welfare advocacy. This role involves managing relationships with key stakeholders, overseeing training and support for local programs, and spearheading legislative funding strategies. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience, understanding of the Child Welfare system, and cultural fluency in New Mexico. This is a remote position with substantial statewide travel, requiring a valid New Mexico driver’s license.