Statewide Community Engagement Lead

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

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