Workforce Development Policy Coordinator (Bilingual English/Spanish)

**Workforce Development Policy Coordinator (Bilingual English/Spanish)** **Location:** Santa Fe, New Mexico (Hybrid; remote work from Chaves, Eddy, or Lea County may be possible) **Schedule:** Full\-Time, 32\-hour work week **Salary:** $65,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications About Somos Un Pueblo Unido Somos Un Pueblo Unido is a statewide racial and economic justice organization dedicated to organizing immigrant families and low\-wage workers across New Mexico. Through community organizing, leadership development, grassroots policy advocacy, civic engagement, and workforce equity initiatives, we work to expand economic opportunity and build long\-term community power. Position Summary The Workforce Development Policy Coordinator advances Somos' workforce equity agenda by supporting policy development, legislative advocacy, research, implementation, and coalition\-building efforts that expand access to adult education, workforce training, and economic mobility for immigrant, low\-wage, rural, and oil and gas workers throughout New Mexico. This position serves as a bridge between policy, organizing, and government implementation, ensuring workforce development investments and programs are accessible to the communities Somos serves. Essential Responsibilities **Policy Development \& Advocacy** * Support development and advancement of state and local workforce policies. * Track legislation, budget proposals, and administrative rules related to workforce development and economic opportunity. * Draft policy briefs, fact sheets, testimony, and advocacy materials. * Support legislative advocacy efforts and coalition coordination. **Organizing \& Coalition Building** * Work closely with organizing staff to integrate workforce policy into community campaigns. * Support leadership development and member engagement in policy advocacy. * Facilitate trainings and educational workshops. * Represent Somos in statewide and local coalitions and policy tables. **Program Implementation \& Accountability** * Monitor implementation of workforce development investments and programs. * Build relationships with government agencies, colleges, workforce providers, and community partners. * Collect community feedback to inform policy recommendations and improvements. **Research \& Analysis** * Support community\-based research projects. * Analyze workforce participation and program data. * Translate research findings into policy recommendations and organizing tools. Required Qualifications * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. * 2\+ years of experience in public policy, workforce development, adult education, economic development, advocacy, or related fields. * Strong commitment to immigrant rights, economic justice, and equity. * Experience with policy research, analysis, or advocacy. * Excellent writing and communication skills. * Bilingual in English and Spanish. * Ability to travel throughout New Mexico. * Ability to work