Deputy Director of Communications

$39.11 - $62.58 Hourly

$81,349 - $130,159 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C11

Posting Details

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.

Department Name: Resource Management Division
Program Area: Office of the Secretary - Public Relations

Looking for a rewarding career and growth opportunity? The New Mexico Environment Department (NMENV) is seeking highly engaged talent to assist us in our mission to protect and restore the environment and foster a healthy and prosperous New Mexico for present and future generations. Come be a part of our great team for change! Learn more at:

As a valued new employee to the NMENV, you will receive five (5) full days of leave in your leave balances right from your start date.

NMED participates in E-Verify and will verify employment eligibility upon hire.


Why does the job exist?

The Deputy Director of Communications will serve as a key member of the New Mexico Environment Department's Office of Communications, supporting the Director of Communications, executive leadership and the Office of the Governor in strategically communicating the Department's goals, accomplishments and responsibilities.

Primary responsibilities include leading strategic media outreach, managing complex marketing and communications campaigns, providing professional and technical guidance to Office of Communications staff, and supporting Department leadership as needed. This role is critical to the Department's external communications efforts and will help advance its administrative, policy, scientific and regulatory goals.


How does it get done?

- Assist in the development and implementation of comprehensive agency communication strategies across digital, social and traditional media platforms
- Manage day-to-day operations of the Office of Communications, including workflow coordination, staff supervision and quality assurance for all outgoing communications
- Serve as a deputy spokesperson for the agency, including responding to media inquiries, coordinating interviews, and preparing talking points, press releases, speeches and official statements for leadership
- Oversee the agency's digital presence, including website content, social media accounts, brand standards and accessibility compliance
- Manage communications-related contracts, vendors, budgets and procurement activities as assigned


Who are the customers?

- New Mexicans to protect and restore the environment
- Occasional contact with external Federal, State and Local regulatory bodies as well as contractors and environmental not for profit organizations
- Internal staff


Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience in the following:
- Government communications, journalism, or marketing
- Planning, developing, launching and evaluating complex communications and marketing campaigns across multiple platforms
- Proven ability to manage high-profile communications in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines, public scrutiny and crisis response needs
- Strong understanding of New Mexico environmental policy and the major environmental, public health and economic challenges facing the state
- Dynamic and versatile communicator with exceptional writing skills, sound judgment and a sharp eye for detail


Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field of study from an accredited college or university and six (6) years of professional level experience with a tactical impact directly related to the purpose of the position defined by the agency at the time of recruitment. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling ten (10) years may substitute for the required education and experience


Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid driver¿s license. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.


Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting with frequent deadlines, high visibility, and regular interaction with executive leadership and external stakeholders. Position may require extended hours, travel, and on-call availability for emergency communication needs.


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Agency Contact Information: Drew Goretzka View phone number on click.appcast.io or Email


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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining unit.