New Mexico has been a participating state in the U.S. Climate Alliance (USCA) since the beginning of Governor Lujan Grisham’s first term, in 2019. Now, with Governor Lujan Grisham having joined the USCA executive committee in 2023, and poised to take up a co-chairmanship in April 2024, additional focused staff support within the Governor’s Office is necessary. The new Senior Policy Advisor for Climate will support the Governor’s leadership at the USCA and be a liaison between the Governor’s Office, federal partners, tribal governments, the state legislature, and state agencies, including EMNRD and NMED. The Advisor will also coordinate, as appropriate, with external stakeholders and the public.

The Office of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham seeks an experienced communications professional to build a strong rapport with media and effectively communicate the governor’s priorities and objectives as Press Secretary. The candidate will work under the direction of the Director of Communications and in conjunction with other staff in the governor’s office and across state agencies. Working with the Director of Communications, the Press Secretary will develop and implement a press strategy that includes local, regional and national prongs. The ideal candidate is highly self-motivated, detail-oriented and exercises good judgment with the ability to handle a range of tasks under pressure in a dynamic environment. The position requires weekend work and unpredictable hours. This is not an entry-level position. Occasional travel may be required.