The New Mexico Foundation for Open Government is the state’s leading nonprofit advocate for
open government and the public’s right to know in New Mexico. It seeks a dynamic,
well-organized leader with watchdog instincts to fill its executive director position. This person
would work with a board of directors and FOG’s Sunshine lawyer. The executive director is
responsible for fundraising, advocacy, lobbying and administrative tasks.
Candidates are asked to send a cover letter detailing job experience, education and background
that makes them the ideal candidate to [email protected]. The base salary ranges from $80,000
to $90,000 with the potential for bonuses based on job performance. The deadline for
submissions is Friday, August 30, 2024.
As outlined below, the FOG executive director is responsible for all administrative, fundraising,
community outreach, advocacy, communication and financial responsibilities. This person will be
charged with a wide range of responsibilities from responding to hotline inquiries related to New
Mexico’s Inspection of Public Records Act and Open Meeting Act along with posting regularly on
social media, providing seminars related to data access and acting as a spokesperson. FOG is
a 501(c)3 organization.
FOG is a 501(c)3 organization.
A full outline of the job and its requirements is below.
Communication:
The executive director must have strong oral and written communication skills as they will be responsible for FOG’s monthly newsletter, all social media activities, all print and electronic collateral/news releases as well as acting as FOG’s spokesperson. A general knowledge of media operations and comfort speaking to the public is needed.
Financial/Fundraising:
The executive director is responsible for all fundraising, including grant writing, recruiting new members, and planning fundraising events. In addition, the executive director oversees the day-to-day financial operations of FOG and works with the Board, Treasurer and the financial committee to keep FOG financially healthy and in good standing. This includes maintaining FOG’s financial data and filing necessary government records, planning, purchasing, receipts, disbursements, and analysis, creating annual budget and exercising control of the budget and all arrangements to meet financial objectives and ensuring that all of FOG’s funds, physical assets and other property are appropriately administered, maintained and safeguarded.
Advocacy:
The executive director regularly engages with local and state government officials and manages, oversees, and advocates for open government legislation at the state capitol. Familiarity with access to public records and related legislation is highly desirable.
Candidates are asked to send a cover letter detailing experience, education and background that makes you the ideal candidate for this position. Also include salary expectations in the cover letter. Send the cover letter and resume to [email protected]. The deadline for submissions is August 30, 2024.
The salary range is $80,000 – $90,000.