Audience Outreach & Communications Lead
 University of New Mexico | |
Monthly: $4,236.27 - $5,950.53
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life insurance, remote work
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 United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque | |
| 1 University Of New Mexico (Show on map) | |
 Jan 27, 2026 | |
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Requisition ID req35651 Working Title Audience Outreach & Communications Lead Position Grade 13 Position Summary Project ECHO has an exciting opportunity for a new Audience Outreach & Communications Lead to join our Communications & Marketing Team! This position will focus on audience outreach as Project ECHO continues to grow. A key component of this position is graphic design, supporting campaigns to raise awareness of impact, and support partner/fundraising efforts. As the Audience Outreach & Communications Lead, you'll be responsible for:
Founded in 2003, Project ECHO has more than 1,000 partners tackling the world's greatest challenges in health, education, civics and more. We are committed to the democratization of best practices to help save, and improve, lives and wellbeing. We do this by training organizations and individuals on facilitation skills, and how to set up robust virtual communities of practice, to be able to scale their own expertise and missions to the benefit of their local communities. Project ECHO is funded in part by philanthropic grants and gifts from organizations such as the GE Foundation, the Helmsley Charitable Trust, the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation, the Merck Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the U.S. Government. Additionally, for programming benefitting New Mexico we receive support from the NM Legislature, the New Mexico Human Services Department and the New Mexico Department of Health. Project ECHO prides itself on being a values-based organization and inclusive place to work. Our seven values include: Service to the Underserved, Democratization of Knowledge, Mutual Trust and Respect, Teamwork, Excellence and Accountability, Innovation and Learning and Joy of Work. We strive to find people who can embrace and exemplify these values. In 2023, Project ECHO was named one of Albuquerque's Top Three Best Places to Work. This award recognizes organizations of all sizes with exceptional climates, team atmospheres, benefits, and employee engagement. For more information and a brief overview of benefits available please visit Project ECHO Newsroom. This role requires strong interpersonal skills and extraordinary competency in verbal and written communication. This position requires flexibility and excellent prioritization skills; one who performs well with minimal supervision with the ability to thrive and problem solve in a fast-paced working environment with competing deadlines. A successful candidate will be a relationship and community builder who is passionate about the organization's mission and values. We work with partners all over the world and work hours outside of normal business hours may be required. We are fortunate to have access to advanced technology, which will require some teleworking.See the Position Description for additional information. Conditions of Employment
Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED; at least 7 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. Preferred Qualifications
Additional Requirements Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM Department Project ECHO (259B) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Term - Full-Time Term End Date 06/30/2027 Status Exempt Pay Monthly: $4,236.27 - $5,950.53 Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information. ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. Background Check Required Yes For Best Consideration Date 2/23/2026 Eligible for Remote Work Yes Eligible for Remote Work Statement This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule. Application Instructions Only applications submitted through Please submit a cover letter, current resume, and 2-3 samples that showcase your writing and design work. On the resume, include month and year of start and end dates for each job listed. Please indicate whether previous jobs listed were full-time or part-time. If part-time, include the number of hours worked per week. Instructions for cover letter: please describe how you meet the preferred qualifications in the posting. Official transcripts, High School Diploma or GED certificate may be required for hire. 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. | |