Salary : $71,926.40 Annually
Location : Albuquerque, NM
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2601258
Department: Finance & Admin Services
Division: FA-Equity and Inclusion
Opening Date: 07/08/2026
Closing Date: 7/22/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
Bargaining Unit: NU
Position Summary
Perform responsibilities in shaping media and public conversations about equity and inclusion; oversee and convey the Office of Equity and Inclusion's (OEI) internal and external public information messaging; supervise and grow the OEIs social media presence; develop and provide training curriculum that builds knowledge, attitudes and skills to implement OEIs values and objectives; use and promote the use of data and equity tools and principles to evaluate policies and practices to eliminate institutional barriers to equity.
This is an unclassified at-will position.
Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Essential and Supplemental Functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
- Convey the administration's values and about equity and inclusion.
- Prepare and disseminate written, video, audio and multi-media materials and presentations to educate both internal and external stakeholders and to raise public awareness.
- Keep community informed of OEI developments, especially those related to racial equity initiatives, including but not limited to creating a city workforce that is representative at all levels of the population of the Albuquerque community.
- Inform community about civil rights protection and enforcement, consumer financial protection
- Promote immigrant and refugee, African American, Asian and Pacific Islander and Native American affairs and LGBTQ issues and city initiatives that promote equity and inclusion.
- Coordinate and supervise all media relations for the department.
- Develop proactive community and media relations, marketing materials and public awareness campaigns.
- Develop and facilitate training sessions, workshops, curriculum and modules that promote OEIs values and initiatives with regard to inclusive outreach.
- Challenge false and dangerous narratives that undermine the values and objectives of OEI.
- Assist with city-wide strategic communications and crisis communications, as needed.
- Act as OEIs official spokesperson with media and at community events, as needed.
- Develop proactive media and community relations.
- Develop multi-platform public awareness and media campaigns.
- Oversee all social media for OEI.
- Assist with website content development.
- Create and implement communications strategic plan.
- Develop, plan and deliver talking points, message frames, narrative ideas, and curriculum.
- Develop content to disseminate through earned and owned channels once a week.
- Identify opportunities to pitch media about programs, staff, and initiatives.
- Oversee monthly email newsletter with curated content to provide news and information to email subscribers; uplift work of partners/stakeholders and work in the community
- Coordinate an editorial calendar with Mayor's comms team and city departments
Marketing
- Prepare, review and disseminate brochures, pamphlets, fliers and other marketing materials.
- Write, edit copy, obtain and present data; obtain and use images and graphics.
- Develop, maintain and use a list serve or email marketing program to disseminate
- information.
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:
- Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations related to assigned area of responsibility.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements
Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public relations, journalism, communication, marketing;
and
Four (4) years of experience in any of the following areas: marketing, community outreach, media, journalism, public relations, communication, training, facilitation, public speaking, writing, video/audio production, editing;
and
To include two (2) years of supervisory experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
Work evenings, weekends and holidays.
Working Conditions
Working Conditions Environmental:
Office environment; remote, exposure to computer screens.
Physical:
Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time
Total Rewards. Total You.
The City of Albuquerque takes pride in offering our employees one of the most attractive Total Rewards packages in New Mexico. In addition to competitive salaries, the City provides benefit options for health, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, disability, and much more. The City also has pre-tax savings plans for healthcare, childcare, and parking. Employees participate in the state's public retirement system (PERA), with the City paying up to 75 percent of the employee's contribution. That's higher than any other contribution rate in the state of New Mexico!
Paid holidays? Check
Paid parental leave? Check
Paid birthdays off? Check
Vacation and sick leave starting Day 1? Check and check
Our people matter and we prioritize physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. With resources such as onsite and mobile medical clinics, an employee assistance program that encourages work-life balance, and tuition assistance and professional development pathways, the City is committed to equipping our employees with tools to better their lives and grow their careers while serving their community.
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Do you possess a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or have the ability to obtain by date of hire (attach a copy of your Driver's License)?
02
I acknowledge that I am applying for an unclassified at-will position. Interviews may or may not be conducted as unclassified positions can be appointed.
03
Select the highest level of successfully completed related education as identified by the minimum requirements (if applicable, attach supporting degree or transcripts).
- No High School Diploma
- High School Diploma or GED
- Non/degree accredited- Some College
- Associates
- Bachelors
- Masters
- Juris Doctorate
- Doctorate
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Select the number of years of work experience you possess which relates to the minimum requirements, if applicable, add verifiable time in a temporary upgrade status and/or volunteer experience when selecting number of years.
- No experience
- 1 to less than 6 months
- 6 to less than 12 months
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years to less than 6 years
- 6 years to less than 7 years
- 7 years to less than 8 years
- 8 years to less than 9 years
- 9 years to less than 10 years
- 10 years to less than 11 years
- 11 years to less than 12 years
- 12 years to less than 13 years
- 13 or more years
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Do you possess the supervisory experience outlined in the minimum requirements? If you have successfully completed the City of Albuquerque's Pre-Management Development Program (PMDP), please include two (2) additional years in your supervisory experience (attach certificate, if applicable).
Required Question