Grassroots Outreach Associate

New Mexico Wild; New Mexico; On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Part time

Job summary

New Mexico Wild is seeking versatile, motivated, energetic staff for part-time and seasonal positions across various locations in New Mexico. Join us to promote our mission and engage diverse communities in conservation.

You will help with outreach activities, coordinate volunteers, support event planning, and track outcomes to grow our supporter base and public participation in wilderness, wildlife and water issues. This role pays $20 per hour.

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

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 outreach

Volunteer coordination

Communication

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.

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.

To apply, a resume and cover letter are required. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and this position will remain open until filled.