Strategic Government & Community Relations Liaison

Luna Community College; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Luna Community College is seeking a part-time Government and Community Relations Liaison to advance the college’s legislative priorities and strengthen partnerships across the service region.

Working with the President and senior leadership, you will monitor policy developments, coordinate governmental engagements, and advocate for appropriations and capital projects while representing the college at state and local meetings. Regular travel is required, with some limited remote work as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, Communications, Government, or related field, or equivalent combination.
• Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in government relations, public affairs, community outreach, or related field.
• Experience working in or with the New Mexico Legislature or state government is preferred.
• Experience working in a higher education setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and advance Luna's state and local legislative and governmental priorities.
• Serve as a key liaison with New Mexico legislators, legislative staff, state agencies, local elected officials, and governmental partners.
• Monitors relevant state legislative, regulatory, budget, and policy developments affecting the College and provides timely analysis and updates to the President and leadership.
• Coordinates meetings, campus visits, legislative presentations, and other governmental engagement activities.
• Supports advocacy for college appropriations, capital outlay, policy priorities, and other institutional needs.
• Prepares briefing materials, legislative correspondence, testimony, presentations, talking points, and reports for governmental and legislative audiences.
• Maintains and strengthens priority community relationships identified in consultation with the President, including relationships that advance workforce development, student success, and regional partnerships.
• Represents Luna at selected governmental and community meetings and events as requested by the President.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

New Mexico politics

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Strategic thinking

Discretion

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Luna Community College is seeking a part-time Government and Community Relations Liaison to advance the college’s legislative priorities and strengthen partnerships across the service region.

Working with the President and senior leadership, you will monitor policy developments, coordinate governmental engagements, and advocate for appropriations and capital projects while representing the college at state and local meetings. Regular travel is required, with some limited remote work as needed.