Policy Officer - Water

Lead a strategy to modernize New Mexico water management and build climate-resilient systems. Manage a multi-year grant portfolio, supporting grantees from application through reporting. Build bipartisan coalitions with Tribal and diverse stakeholders, coordinate with funders, present quarterly to the Board, and align with related initiatives. Additional Areas of Responsibility: Advance a strong research and policy agenda alongside partners, and develop long-term issue-advocacy strategies. Report regularly to the President to support communications with the executive committee. Ensure grants stay on schedule, uphold regulatory compliance and integrity, travel in-state and nationally, and adapt to shifting priorities. Other Information/Requirements: Full-time role, reports to the President Bachelor's degree required; Master's or JD preferred Understanding of New Mexico politics strongly preferred Entrepreneurial, self-directed, and highly collegial style expected Benefits include health care, PTO, professional development funding, and 401(k) match Background check required Employees cannot hold elected office Hybrid, three office days weekly #J-18808-Ljbffr Groundworks New Mexico