Chief Executive Officer

Are you a mission-driven leader with the passion and experience to shape safer communities across New Mexico? Safer NM is searching for a dynamic, visionary Chief Executive Officer to guide our long-standing nonprofit organization into its next era of impact.

For decades, Safer NM has partnered closely with state agencies, law enforcement, healthcare, advocates, and community leaders to reduce traffic-related death and injury. We believe meaningful change happens through education, prevention, enforcement, and engineering —and we’re looking for a leader who shares that commitment.

What You’ll Do The CEO is responsible for the overall leadership, direction, and strategic management of Safer NM. This role oversees program development, personnel management, fiscal oversight, and community engagement. Success in this position requires strong political acumen and the ability to collaborate with government entities, the legislature, and partners across tribal, local, state, and national levels.

Key Responsibilities Include:

· Directing, planning, and organizing programs and staff

· Cultivating strategic partnerships with law enforcement, government agencies, and community stakeholders

· Leading grant acquisition, contract administration, fundraising, and budget development

· Ensuring compliance, accurate reporting, and responsible fiscal management

· Representing Safer NM in statewide and national initiatives focused on transportation safety

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Public Administration, or related field required; Master’s Degree preferred

· Seven years of successful experience at Director level or above leading a nonprofit or comparable organization

· Five years of experience managing government contracts and grants at the state and federal level

· Demonstrated expertise in grant writing, fundraising, budgeting, and financial oversight

· Experience building and maintaining relationships with law enforcement partners

· Current or former New Mexico residency preferred

· Must pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and background investigation

If you're a strategic, relationship-focused leader who thrives on making a measurable difference in the lives of families and communities, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your letter of interest and resume to shannonstaffing@outlook.com. For best consideration apply by December 31, 2026.

Job Responsibilities:

Leadership and BOD Management

• Serves as principal representative for the organization, as directed by the Safer Chairman and Board of Directors
• Manages all aspects of supporting the Board of Directors to include; recommending and assessing board candidates; establishing meetings and schedules; organizing and facilitating meetings; selecting and proposing agenda items; providing reports and fiscal information; and securing delivery of confidential board packets
• Ensures the Safer Mission and Values serve as the blueprint for conducting all organizational business
• Establishes the direction of management, policy development, and program advancement and integration
• Facilitates oversight of a wide-range of management, fiscal, program, and personnel matters
• Manages and supports the Executive Team by providing direction, knowledge, and guidance
• Provides support to others within management to foster success
• Encourages team members to reach and maintain the Safer standard
• Ensures Safer team members are following organizational P&Ps
• Cultivates positive relationships with Safer funding sources, contractual partners, and constituents
• Serves as a primary liaison on behalf of the organization to representatives of external agencies and partnering organizations
• Collaborates with various agencies, contractors, and community organizations to consolidate resources and enhance organizational objectives
• Directs RFP and contract proposals to secure and acquire funding
• Serves as the organization's Media representative
• Safeguards that all proper and necessary organizational requirements and documents are in place and maintained in accordance with state and federal laws
• Ensures Safer is practicing sound and ethical governance
• Serves as a member of the NMML Chiefs Association
• Maintains membership and professional affiliations with GHSA, SafeKids and other national organizations

Fiscal Accountability

• Assists with annual operating budget preparation, and ensures budgets are managed correctly, effectively, and efficiently throughout the year
• Analyzes budgets, financial reports, and fiscal trends to successfully direct the organization
• Adheres to federal and state fiscal requirements, and operates in accordance with GAAP
• Continues to improve the budgeting process, along with the CFO, to ensure fiscal accuracy and stability. Authorizes expenditures
• Monitors and approves payroll to ensure accuracy, effective time management, and proper cost allocation
• Researches and actively seeks possible funding opportunities to ensure organization sustainability
• Assists with independent, state, and federal audits
• Serves as Administrator for the 403(b) Plan Document, and safeguards federal guidelines are in compliance and adhered. Ensures participants are provided with all necessary documentation

Human Resources

• Consults with the Executive Team on all HR matters to include; conducting performance reviews and providing guidance; facilitating problem identification and resolution; and making necessary adjustments to improve team members' scopes of work; and all work related functions
• Confers with the Executive Team to monitor and enhance the benefit package options to include; selecting insurance plans, offering 403(b) retirement plan contributions, managing
• Manages PTO accrual rates, and team member performance and committee recognition awards
• Serves as 403(b) Plan Administrator, and ensures Safer operates within federal and plan requirements and guidelines

Program Administration

• Develops and oversees the implementation of policies and procedures consistent with those of the organization to ensure efficient operation of programs
• Oversees and/or coordinates the collection, compilation, and analysis of program activity data; reviews the statistical and narrative reports; monitors and evaluates program effectiveness; and institutes changes required for improvement
• Monitors contract deliverables to ensure they are on track and conducted in a timely and appropriate manner
• Ensures team members are accurately and effectively meeting program requirements
• Oversees team member performance and provides direction for success
• Oversees Independent Contractors for performance and effectiveness

Facilities Management and Vehicle Maintenance

• Conducts regular inspection of Safer facilities to ensure they are operating successfully, safely, and managed efficiently
• Retains vehicle and mileage logs to ensure they are used and operated properly
• Ensures vehicles are safe and maintenance is regularly conducted

Pay: $140,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Albuquerque, In person

Pay: $140,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person