Executive Director

Executive Director, Amigos Bravos

Location: New Mexico, position is hybrid. Preferred location: Northern New Mexico. Candidates should be able to maintain a regular in-person presence in the Taos office and throughout the communities Amigos Bravos serves.
Salary: $120 – $140K, depending on experience

Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Reports To: Board of Directors

About Amigos Bravos
Amigos Bravos is a New Mexico-based environmental justice organization dedicated to protecting and restoring the waters of New Mexico. For more than 38 years, we have worked alongside communities to safeguard clean water, hold polluters accountable, and advance policies that protect the health of our rivers, streams, wetlands, and communities.

Position Summary
Amigos Bravos seeks an experienced, collaborative, and visionary Executive Director to lead the organization through its next chapter.

The Executive Director serves as the organization’s chief executive and public representative, providing strategic leadership, overseeing day-to-day operations, supporting staff, leading fundraising efforts, and working closely with the Board of Directors to advance the organization’s mission and long-term goals.

The Executive Director will oversee an annual operating budget of approximately $2.5 million and lead a talented team committed to protecting New Mexico’s waters and advancing environmental justice.

This is an exciting opportunity for a leader who can inspire others, build strong relationships, strengthen organizational sustainability, and guide a mission-driven organization with a deep commitment to community-centered advocacy.

Key Responsibilities

Organizational Leadership & Strategy

• Lead implementation of Amigos Bravos’ strategic priorities and organizational goals.
• Provide vision and leadership that advances the organization’s mission, values, and long-term sustainability.
• Foster a workplace culture rooted in environmental justice, cultural competency, collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
• Work closely with the Board of Directors to support strong governance and strategic decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen organizational impact, partnerships, and community engagement.

Staff Leadership & Organizational Management

• Supervise, support, and develop staff while fostering a positive, equitable, and collaborative work environment.
• Oversee organizational operations, policies, and administrative systems.
• Ensure effective planning, communication, and coordination across programs.
• Support staff in developing annual goals and evaluating organizational progress.

Fundraising & External Relations

• Serve as the primary ambassador and spokesperson for Amigos Bravos.
• Lead fundraising efforts, including foundation grants, major donor cultivation, individual giving, and organizational development.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, community leaders, partner organizations, elected officials, Tribal leaders, and other stakeholders.
• Represent Amigos Bravos in public forums, coalition spaces, media opportunities, and strategic partnerships.

Financial Oversight

• Develop and manage the annual organizational budget in partnership with staff and the Board.
• Ensure sound financial management, accountability, and compliance.
• Monitor organizational finances and regularly report on financial performance to the Board.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Demonstrated experience in nonprofit leadership, organizational management, or senior-level program leadership.
• Experience supervising and supporting professional staff.
• Proven success in fundraising, donor cultivation, grant development, or organizational resource development.
• Strong relationship-building skills and experience working with diverse communities, coalitions, and stakeholders.
• Experience managing budgets and organizational finances.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to environmental justice, community-centered advocacy, and cultural competency.
• Knowledge of environmental, conservation, water, public policy, or environmental justice issues is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with New Mexico communities, environmental issues, and policy landscapes is highly desirable.

Read the full job description here.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $120 – $140K, depending on experience

Benefits include:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday leave
• Generous sabbatical policy
• Flexible work environment
• Professional development opportunities

Amigos Bravos is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Amigos Bravos is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including people of color, Indigenous people, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and others whose experiences have been historically underrepresented in environmental and conservation organizations.