Grassroots Outreach Associate

New Mexico Wilderness Alliance; Albuquerque, Santa Fe (NM, NM); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

New Mexico Wild is seeking versatile, motivated staff for part-time and seasonal work (June-October) to advance our mission to protect New Mexico’s wilderness, wildlife, and water. The ideal candidate will be based in Santa Fe or Silver City and contribute to engaging community members through outreach efforts.

The role involves tabling, canvassing, outings, event planning, and coordinating with volunteers to grow our supporter base. Compensation is $20 per hour.

Qualifications

• Clear, warm, and effective communication skills.
• Interest and ability to engage members of the public in conversation about conservation issues.

Responsibilities

• Tabling, canvassing, outings, and other public-facing outreach activities as needed.
• Schedule, and coordinate with volunteers
• Assist with event planning and execution
• Track results and personalize follow up with new supporters

Skills

Public speaking

Volunteer coordination

Outreach

Event planning

Job description

Part Time and Seasonal (June-October) various locations, New Mexico Reports to: Conservation Organizer

Job Summary: New Mexico Wild is seeking versatile, motivated, energetic staff to further our mission to protect New Mexico’s wilderness, wildlife, and water by engaging community members through a variety of methods. The ideal candidate for this position will be based in Santa Fe or Silver City.

Outreach And Volunteer Coordination

• Tabling, canvassing, outings, and other public-facing outreach activities as needed
• Schedule, and coordinate with volunteers
• Assist with event planning and execution
• Track results and personalize follow up with new supporters

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for conservation and New Mexico’s public lands, wildlife and water
• Clear, warm, and effective communication skills
• Strong reliability, follow-through, and attention to detail
• Interest and ability to engage members of the public in conversation about conservation issues

Expected Outcome:

Staff in this role will build public awareness of and engagement with New Mexico Wild’s conservation work, growing our base of supporters and members across the state. Success looks like meaningful conversations, new connections, and tangible increases in community participation and support.

Compensation:

$20 per hour

New Mexico Wild

New Mexico Wild is a statewide, non-governmental grassroots advocacy organization dedicated to conserving federal public lands in New Mexico. New Mexico Wild is an equal opportunity employer and actively works to ensure fair and equal treatment of its employees regardless of differences based on culture, socioeconomic status, race, marital or family situation, gender, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, physical ability, or sexual orientation.