Community Relations Manager

GENERAL SUMMARY

This position will coordinate all logistics as staff lead for the biennial New Mexico Housing Summit and the biennial Open House and will help execute Housing New Mexico’s outreach efforts to local elected officials and partners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Serve as staff lead for New Mexico Housing Summit (monthly responsibilities initially; daily responsibilities will occupy this position almost exclusively closer to the event). Includes:
  • Coordinating all planning for the summit, including venue, meals, meetings, sessions/tracks, staff volunteers
  • Leading the request-for-qualifications process for both the contracted event planner and registration app vendor
  • Coordinating and assigning responsibilities to appropriate Housing New Mexico staff and departments for all communications and promotion of event
  • Serving as staff liaison to contracted event planner
  • Identifying and procuring for keynote speakers
  • Organizing registration
  • Overseeing summit budget
  • Securing sponsorships 
  • Any other duties as assigned
• Serve as staff lead for Open House. Includes
  • Coordinating all planning for the event, including catering, music, decorations, meetings, staff volunteers
  • Establishing a planning committee
  • Overseeing event budget
• Any other duties as assigned.
• Help execute Housing New Mexico’s outreach efforts. Including but not limited to:
  • Creating and maintaining a list of local contacts by region, including local elected officials, service providers, business partners, councils of governments, economic development officials, etc.
  • Creating and maintaining a list of local/regional events for potential Housing New Mexico engagement, including arrangements for meals/refreshment and/or venue for event.
  • Coordinating with appropriate employee to participate in events as necessary, including coordinating registration when applicable.
  • Ensuring continued engagement with New Mexico Municipal League and New Mexico Association of Counties; and
• Any other duties as assigned
• Perform other related duties of a similar nature and level as assigned
• Employees are required to comply with safety regulations, procedures, and protocols

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

High school diploma. At least seven years’ experience coordinating and planning large, high-profile events. Three years’ experience in working with state and local elected officials and their staff. Bachelor’s degree may substitute for years of experience.

Conditions of Employment

• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation for in-state travel and be willing to use own vehicle for in-state travel (reimbursable mileage).

Salary : $60,000 - $65,000