New Mexico Caregivers Coalition

Community Power Builder – Caregiver Advocacy & Engagement

Based in Bernalillo, NM

 

Job Description
The New Mexico Caregivers Coalition (NMCC) seeks a visionary and action-oriented Community Power Builder to ignite grassroots momentum, amplify caregiver voices and drive systemic change across New Mexico. This role is more than organizing—it’s about cultivating leadership, fostering equity and building an activated, durable network that elevates the direct care workforce. This is a full-time position with benefits. Salary $50,000 – $65,000, based on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Mobilize & Empower: Recruit, train and support direct care workers to become effective advocates in local and statewide policy efforts. Develop caregivers who are already connected to NMCC to levels of deeper engagement.
• Facilitate Connection: Build inclusive coalition with paid, professional caregivers to advance NMCC’s legislative and equity goals through one-on-one meetings, phone calls and in-person interactions.
• Lead Storytelling Initiatives: Help caregivers share their lived experiences through public testimony, media campaigns and storytelling workshops.
• Design Engagement Strategies: Develop and lead culturally responsive outreach plans, including town halls, listening sessions and advocacy trainings. 
• Support Legislative Action: Collaborate with NMCC’s policy and advocacy team to understand/internalize policy directions, then to coordinate caregivers in legislative hearings, lobby days and civic education events.
• Champion DEI: Ensure all organizing efforts reflect NMCC’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.

Ideal Candidate

• Passionate advocate with lived or professional experience in caregiving, community organizing and social justice.
• Skilled in facilitation, relationship-building and navigating diverse communities.
• Fluent in both strategic planning and grassroots energy.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English, Diné/English or other tribal languages) preferred.
• Familiarity with New Mexico’s cultural landscape and legislative process is essential.

Impact
This role is central to NMCC’s mission to uplift caregivers as changemakers. The Community Power Builder will help transform individual stories into collective action—shaping policies, shifting narratives and building a more just care economy. Open until filled.

To Apply
Send résumé and cover letter to: info@nmdcc.org.