Employment Opportunities

Director of Research 

New Mexico Voices for Children (NM Voices) seeks a  Director of Research to oversee the development and management of the organization’s research agenda, ensuring all data analysis and policy research supports the organization’s mission to advance policies that improve the well-being of New Mexico’s children and families, with a focus on racial, social, and economic equity. Reporting to the Executive Director and serving on the leadership team, the Director of Research will work closely with the policy, communications, and advocacy teams to develop high-quality research products that inform policymakers, support coalition partners, engage the public, and advance legislative and administrative policy goals

A more than 30-year-old organization, NM Voices has a dynamic vision for program growth and impact that requires highly efficient management, expansion, and diversification of partner relationships. The Director of Research will report to the Chief Legislative Officer and will work closely with the policy team and the communications team.

About the Job:

  • Classification: Exempt/Full-Time
  • Salary Range:  $85,000-$90,000
  • Department: Policy
  • Reports to: Executive Director
  • Supervisory Role: Yes
  • Application Period: Open until filled

Download the full job description, which includes instructions for applying, here.

How to Apply: Submit a resume and cover letter as one combined PDF via this link: https://forms.gle/gyUWHGNgstz53FDNA

Please contact Layla Archuletta-Maestas at larchuletta-maestas@nmvoices.org with additional questions about the position.

This announcement will be posted until the position is filled. Combinations of academic, professional, and technical training in addition to work experience will be considered.

NM Voices offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, paid vacation, a 35-hour work week, and a pleasant working environment.  NM Voices for Children is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the recruitment and retention of individuals of underrepresented groups, including women, people of color, immigrants, individuals who have disabilities, are multilingual, multicultural, and members of the LGBTQ+ communities.

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