Employment Opportunities

Policy Fellow (Immigration and Criminal Legal System)

NM Voices seeks a Policy Fellow for an 18-month fellowship designed for recent undergraduate or graduate school graduates or individuals with backgrounds in policy-adjacent fields who are interested in expanding their skills in policy research, data analysis and legislative, legal and administrative advocacy.

The Policy Fellow will work closely with policy and advocacy staff to support projects focused on immigrant justice, economic security, and criminal legal system reform in New Mexico. This fellowship is intended for individuals early in their careers who are eager to learn, build practical policy skills, and gain firsthand experience and knowledge about the policymaking process in New Mexico.

About the Job:

  • Classification: Full-Time/Termed (18-Months)
  • Salary: $4,166.00 (Monthly)
  • Department: Research and Policy
  • Reports to: Senior Policy and Research Analyst
  • Supervisory Role: No

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

Application Instructions and Timeline

  • To apply, please submit the following HERE:
    • Resume
    • Brief cover letter
    • Two professional references with contact information
    • Two writing samples 
  • Application timeline:
    • Applications will be reviewed as they are received; early submission is encouraged.
    • Interviews on a rolling basis starting January 10, 2026
    • Application deadline: January 20, 2026 at 12 noon
  • Interviews: Conducted on a rolling basis beginning January 10, 2026
    • Fellowship start date is anticipated for mid-to-late February 2026.

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

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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