Policy Officer, Land & Agriculture

Job Description
Type of Job: 
Full-Time
Main Areas of Responsibility: 

The Thornburg Foundation is seeking applications from qualified candidates to lead its Land & Agriculture (L&A) Initiative, which supports the advancement of more resilient, sustainable, and localized agricultural systems in New Mexico. The L&A Policy Officer position will be responsible for the overall direction of the L&A strategy as well as managing a multi-year grantmaking portfolio consistent with the L&A strategic plan.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

• Lead and refine as needed a comprehensive strategy designed to advance the adoption of regenerative agricultural practices to strengthen New Mexico’s agricultural systems.
• Manage an annual grantmaking portfolio of approximately $1 million in grants per year.

Other Information/Requirements: 

• Commitment to, experience in, and enthusiasm for advancing policy to strengthen agricultural systems in New Mexico; required
• Experience working in a non-partisan way, building coalitions, and engaging diverse stakeholders, including land-based Tribal, Hispanic, and rural communities; required
• Undergraduate degree in agriculture, business, conservation, environmental science, public policy, social sciences, or related field; required. Master’s or Juris Doctor degree; preferred.

How to Apply: 

Please email a cover letter that specifically addresses how your expertise and background match the job description requirements, your resume, and contact information for three references prior to August 16, 2024 to [email protected]

Salary Range: 
Competitive Salary
Contact Information
Name: 
Leslie Garcia
Agency/Organization: 
Thornburg Foundation
Address: 
2300 N Ridgetop Rd
City: 
Santa Fe
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87506-8361
Business Phone: 
5054677853
Business Fax: 
Email Address: 
[email protected]
www.thornburgfoundation.org
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Jul 24 2024
Date to Remove: 
Aug 16 2024

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