Policy Advocate

THE OPPORTUNITY

The American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico (ACLU-NM) is seeking a strategic, mission-driven Policy Advocate to join our Policy Department. The Policy Department leads ACLU-NM's legislative and administrative advocacy across the state, working on broad civil rights and civil liberties issues with a  focus on reproductive justice and gender equity, criminal-legal reform and policing, Indigenous justice, and immigrants' rights and border policy.

The Policy Advocate protects and advances civil liberties by developing and implementing advocacy strategies at the local, state, and federal level — combining high-level research and policy analysis with direct organizing: gathering and analyzing data, forming alliances with strategic partners, mobilizing activists and coalition partners, serving as a media spokesperson, and advocating directly with policymakers. This position reports directly to and under the supervision of the Director of Public Policy.

This job requires the ability to take initiative, work independently, and travel throughout New Mexico. The ideal candidate is a resilient self-starter, comfortable serving as a public spokesperson, and skilled at building relationships across the political spectrum. This is a full-time, exempt position based in one of ACLU-NM's Albuquerque / Las Cruces / Santa Fe offices. During the annual legislative session, the job requires frequent travel to Santa Fe and long days with irregular hours.

For the full job description, please visit: https://www.aclu-nm.org/jobs/policy-advocate-sept2026/

WHO WE ARE

The ACLU of New Mexico is the state affiliate of the ACLU, the nation's premier civil rights and civil liberties organization. The purpose of ACLU of New Mexico is to protect and advance justice, liberty and equity as guaranteed by the constitutions of New Mexico and the United States. As the largest civil liberties organization in the state with thousands of members, we tirelessly pursue large-scale impact that affects real people's lives. We work to make justice, liberty and equity realities for all people in New Mexico, with particular attention to the rights of people and groups who have historically been disenfranchised. For more information please visit www.aclu-nm.org

The ACLU of New Mexico has offices in Albuquerque, Las Cruces, and Santa Fe and maintains a flexible hybrid work environment to best support the needs of our staff and the work. Most employees work from the office an average of 4-12 hours per week.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

This is a full-time, exempt position with an annual salary range of $62,571 to $84,655 depending on experience. We offer excellent benefits, including employer-paid health, dental and vision insurance for employees; long-term disability and life insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with an employer contribution and match of up to 5.5%; and vacation accrual that starts at 18 days per year in addition to sick leave and family and medical leave.

HOW TO APPLY:

All applications are confidential. Email your cover letter (one page max) and resume to HR@aclu-nm.org with “Policy Advocate” in the subject line. Attachments must be in Word or PDF format. Your cover letter should address how you meet the qualifications above and, optionally, how your background could contribute to the diversity of our staff and work. Resumes without a cover letter will not be accepted.

Equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging are core values of the ACLU and central to our work. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that