Executive Director
New Mexico CASA Association
Rio Rancho, NM
Full-time
Posted Mar 25, 2026
85K a year
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Benefits
Paid Time Off
Job Description
oward shared purpose, respect shared governance, and translate aspiration into measurable progress.
Organizational Leadership & Development
· Provide overall leadership, management, and direction for the statewide CASA Association promoting alignment with NM CASA mission and values.
· Prepare annual and multi-year strategic plans in partnership with the Board.
· Oversee staffing, supervision, and office operations.
· Foster an inclusive, supportive, and professional organizational culture.
Statewide Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement
· Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with:
o Administrative Office of the Courts
o Children, Youth & Families Department
o Office of Family Representation and Advocacy
o Child welfare collaboratives, commissions, and statewide committees
· Represent NM CASA in statewide workgroups, committees, coalitions, and interagency initiatives.
· Build relationships with legislators, community leaders, funders, and allied organizations.
· Promote CASA’s mission and visibility across New Mexico.
· Maintains active membership in the National CASA Association, complies with all membership requirements, and collaborates with fellow state directors on initiatives and learning opportunities
Training & Professional Development Leadership
· Oversee statewide training systems ensuring access to high-quality pre-service, in-service, and advanced training for CASA volunteers, program staff, and board members including tracking hours, compliance, and certification updates.
Data, Reporting, and Administrative Accountability
· Oversee statewide data collection and reporting related to CASA programs, volunteers, and children served.
· Submit timely quarterly and annual reports to Funders and the Board.
· Utilize data analysis to inform decision-making and inform statewide program improvements.
Financial Management & Fund Development
· Collaborate with the Board Treasurer and Finance Committee to develop and manage the organization’s annual budget.
· Oversee financial operations, including invoicing, bookkeeping, contract compliance, and internal controls.
· Prepare regular financial reports for the Board and funders.
· Advance a diversified fundraising strategy (including grants, contracts, corporate support, individual giving, and events) consistent with the Board-approved strategic plan, annual budget, and long-term financial sustainability.
Oversight of Local CASA Program AOC Contracts
· Ensure local CASA programs follow requirements outlined in the NM CASA Compliance Manual and NM CASA AOC contract, using an approach that balances accountability, transparency, and relationship-based support.
· Analyze statewide CASA data to identify strengths, risks, and opportunities for improvement, and partner with programs to address identified needs.
· Receive and respond to concerns or complaints related to program operations or volunteer advocacy, exercising discretion, fairness, and sound judgment.
Communications, Marketing & Public Awareness
· Serve as the public spokesperson for the statewide CASA network.
· Develop and implement communication and marketing strategies that increase understanding and visibility of CASA across the state.
Board Relations
· Work closely with the Board of Directors to support effective governance and strategic direction.
· Provide timely reports, updates, and recommendations.
· Assist with Board recruitment, development, orientation, and evaluation.
· Maintain transparency, accountability, and open communication with the Board.
Personnel Management
· Hire, supervise, train, and evaluate statewide CASA Association staff.
· Foster a collaborative, inclusive, trauma-informed work environment.
Pay: From $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• Paid time off
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Organizational Leadership & Development
· Provide overall leadership, management, and direction for the statewide CASA Association promoting alignment with NM CASA mission and values.
· Prepare annual and multi-year strategic plans in partnership with the Board.
· Oversee staffing, supervision, and office operations.
· Foster an inclusive, supportive, and professional organizational culture.
Statewide Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement
· Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with:
o Administrative Office of the Courts
o Children, Youth & Families Department
o Office of Family Representation and Advocacy
o Child welfare collaboratives, commissions, and statewide committees
· Represent NM CASA in statewide workgroups, committees, coalitions, and interagency initiatives.
· Build relationships with legislators, community leaders, funders, and allied organizations.
· Promote CASA’s mission and visibility across New Mexico.
· Maintains active membership in the National CASA Association, complies with all membership requirements, and collaborates with fellow state directors on initiatives and learning opportunities
Training & Professional Development Leadership
· Oversee statewide training systems ensuring access to high-quality pre-service, in-service, and advanced training for CASA volunteers, program staff, and board members including tracking hours, compliance, and certification updates.
Data, Reporting, and Administrative Accountability
· Oversee statewide data collection and reporting related to CASA programs, volunteers, and children served.
· Submit timely quarterly and annual reports to Funders and the Board.
· Utilize data analysis to inform decision-making and inform statewide program improvements.
Financial Management & Fund Development
· Collaborate with the Board Treasurer and Finance Committee to develop and manage the organization’s annual budget.
· Oversee financial operations, including invoicing, bookkeeping, contract compliance, and internal controls.
· Prepare regular financial reports for the Board and funders.
· Advance a diversified fundraising strategy (including grants, contracts, corporate support, individual giving, and events) consistent with the Board-approved strategic plan, annual budget, and long-term financial sustainability.
Oversight of Local CASA Program AOC Contracts
· Ensure local CASA programs follow requirements outlined in the NM CASA Compliance Manual and NM CASA AOC contract, using an approach that balances accountability, transparency, and relationship-based support.
· Analyze statewide CASA data to identify strengths, risks, and opportunities for improvement, and partner with programs to address identified needs.
· Receive and respond to concerns or complaints related to program operations or volunteer advocacy, exercising discretion, fairness, and sound judgment.
Communications, Marketing & Public Awareness
· Serve as the public spokesperson for the statewide CASA network.
· Develop and implement communication and marketing strategies that increase understanding and visibility of CASA across the state.
Board Relations
· Work closely with the Board of Directors to support effective governance and strategic direction.
· Provide timely reports, updates, and recommendations.
· Assist with Board recruitment, development, orientation, and evaluation.
· Maintain transparency, accountability, and open communication with the Board.
Personnel Management
· Hire, supervise, train, and evaluate statewide CASA Association staff.
· Foster a collaborative, inclusive, trauma-informed work environment.
Pay: From $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• Paid time off
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Qualifications
- • We are looking for a thought leader who combines theory and practice with operational acumen, and who inspires confidence through integrity, humility, transparency and a collaborative spirit
Benefits
- • Child welfare collaboratives, commissions, and statewide committees
- • Pay: From $85,000.00 per year
- • Paid time off
Responsibilities
- • This individual will bring the ability to convene across boundaries, galvanize teams toward shared purpose, respect shared governance, and translate aspiration into measurable progress
- • Provide overall leadership, management, and direction for the statewide CASA Association promoting alignment with NM CASA mission and values
- • Prepare annual and multi-year strategic plans in partnership with the Board
- • Oversee staffing, supervision, and office operations
- • Foster an inclusive, supportive, and professional organizational culture
- • Statewide Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement
- • Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with:
- • Build relationships with legislators, community leaders, funders, and allied organizations
- • Promote CASA’s mission and visibility across New Mexico
- • Maintains active membership in the National CASA Association, complies with all membership requirements, and collaborates with fellow state directors on initiatives and learning opportunities
- • Oversee statewide training systems ensuring access to high-quality pre-service, in-service, and advanced training for CASA volunteers, program staff, and board members including tracking hours, compliance, and certification updates
- • Data, Reporting, and Administrative Accountability
- • Oversee statewide data collection and reporting related to CASA programs, volunteers, and children served
- • Submit timely quarterly and annual reports to Funders and the Board
- • Utilize data analysis to inform decision-making and inform statewide program improvements
- • Financial Management & Fund Development
- • Collaborate with the Board Treasurer and Finance Committee to develop and manage the organization’s annual budget
- • Oversee financial operations, including invoicing, bookkeeping, contract compliance, and internal controls
- • Prepare regular financial reports for the Board and funders
- • Advance a diversified fundraising strategy (including grants, contracts, corporate support, individual giving, and events) consistent with the Board-approved strategic plan, annual budget, and long-term financial sustainability
- • Oversight of Local CASA Program AOC Contracts
- • Ensure local CASA programs follow requirements outlined in the NM CASA Compliance Manual and NM CASA AOC contract, using an approach that balances accountability, transparency, and relationship-based support
- • Analyze statewide CASA data to identify strengths, risks, and opportunities for improvement, and partner with programs to address identified needs
- • Receive and respond to concerns or complaints related to program operations or volunteer advocacy, exercising discretion, fairness, and sound judgment
- • Serve as the public spokesperson for the statewide CASA network
- • Develop and implement communication and marketing strategies that increase understanding and visibility of CASA across the state
- • Work closely with the Board of Directors to support effective governance and strategic direction
- • Provide timely reports, updates, and recommendations
- • Assist with Board recruitment, development, orientation, and evaluation
- • Maintain transparency, accountability, and open communication with the Board
- • Hire, supervise, train, and evaluate statewide CASA Association staff
- • Foster a collaborative, inclusive, trauma-informed work environment