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Join to apply for the Director - Native American Program role at National Legal Aid & Defender Association 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Director - Native American Program role at National Legal Aid & Defender Association Position Description Director for Native American Program Santa Ana, New Mexico New Mexico Legal Aid (NMLA) provides civil legal services to low-income New Mexicans for a variety of legal issues including domestic violence/family law, consumer protection, housing, and benefits. NMLA has locations throughout the state including Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, Gallup, Roswell, Silver City, Clovis, Hobbs, Las Vegas, Taos, and Santa Ana. New Mexico Legal Aid is seeking a Director for its Native American Program. The Native American Program (NAP) provides free legal services to low-income Native Americans living on or near the nineteen (19) Pueblos, and outreach and community education to the community of the Mescalero Apache Nation. NAP is funded by the Legal Services Corporation and is part of New Mexico Legal Aid's statewide program. In addition to the administrative and management duties for the overall operations of NAP, the Director is responsible for: Ensuring that the civil legal needs of its client community are met, including initiating and completing periodic needs assessments; Partnering and collaborating with tribal entities within the service area; Developing projects and programs to leverage NAP resources, including funding opportunities; Integrating NAP's technology and communications needs into NMLA's statewide system; Overseeing the NAP's legal advocacy, including supervising the Litigation Manager; Organizing and participating in community education and outreach activities to the various Pueblo communities; NAP is located within the Santa Ana Pueblo lands; approximately 40 miles from Santa Fe and 15 minutes from Albuquerque. Attorneys with experience working with tribal communities and/or who speak Keres are encouraged to apply. The Native American Program handles creative, challenging, and complex work. We are looking for highly motivated candidates who are passionate and strongly committed to helping NMLA better serve our client communities, including development of effective team strategies to handle complex advocacy and extended representation cases. Seniority level Seniority level Director Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Business Development and Sales Industries Non-profit Organizations Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at National Legal Aid & Defender Association by 2x Get notified about new Program Director jobs in Bernalillo, NM . Albuquerque, NM $161,279.04-$232,958.61 1 month ago Albuquerque, NM $161,279.04-$232,958.61 1 month ago Albuquerque, NM $124,200.00-$186,400.00 1 hour ago EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS Director of Restaurant Operations - Albuquerque Sunport Albuquerque, NM $125,439.25-$170,238.98 1 month ago Hospital Director of Operations, Veterinary Medicine Director, Talent & Performance Management Albuquerque, NM $125,439.25-$170,238.98 1 month ago Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Albuquerque, NM $70,000.00-$80,000.00 2 days ago Director of Business Development and Sales - Southwest Store Director (Store Manager) - Albuquerque, NM General Manager, Full Time, Albuquerque- Pottery Barn We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr