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SalaryNMPBS is seeking an innovative leader and collaborator to assist in the design and implementation of community engagement activities. Priorities include centering New Mexico’s diverse communities, training and resource support for educators and partner organizations, and connecting PBS content in relevant and meaningful ways to our stakeholders. This individual will nurture new and existing relationships with community-based organizations and institutions and design events that contribute to the betterment of local communities with a focus on social justice, equity, and civic participation.
Establish and maintain trusting relationships with diverse communities, including rural tribal communities. Represent Education and Outreach Department on committees as assigned. Create, produce, and deliver a range of educational, informational, and culturally relevant presentations/events or resources. Work with local, regional, and national documentary filmmakers to assist them in using their films to engage New Mexico communities. Investigate and create reports on community priorities. Compile, write, and edit NMPBS community engagement website content and specialized newsletters in collaboration with NMPBS digital media team. Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
New Mexico PBS is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and empowering space for public media professionals. We believe that having staff members with diverse backgrounds better enables us to serve our mission and serve our audiences,
See the Position Description for additional information.
- Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
High school diploma or GED; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
- Familiarity with PBS.
- Experience organizing and promoting public events.
- Experience in designing and implementing a strategic plan.
- Comfortable speaking in public.
- Knowledge of K-12 educational standards and practices
- Social media experience.
- Basic media production and/or editing experience.
- Multi-lingual skills in Spanish and English.
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please attach resume and cover letter. Please address the preferred qualifications explicitly in the cover letter in order to be considered for this position.Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.
