DPNM Hiring Field Organizers

From: Vanessa Alarid, Executive Director, Democratic Party of New Mexico:
The DNC’s Assessment Team recently visited our Land of Enchantment.  They were in NM to represent Governor Dean and make recommendations to the DNC about New Mexico-specific party building. With the DNC’s assistance, the Democratic Party of New Mexico will be hiring several field organizers.   

We hope that competition will be fierce for these positions, and if you wish to suggest someone for an organizer position, please feel free to forward resumes to my attention. We have specific needs for applicants with advanced proficiency in computers and technology, and communications, and/or who are fluent in Spanish, and of course, they must be New Mexicans.   

THE DPNM SEEKS POLITICAL ORGANIZERS
Apply before August 31!

Democratic Party of New Mexico is looking for organizers to work across the state.  Candidates must be interested in building the overall infrastructure of the Democratic Party of New Mexico to ensure that newly implemented programs continue for years to come.  Candidates need to be affable and hard-working, with a genuine interest in people and a demonstrable dedication to Democratic politics and to winning elections.  Travel around the state – the fifth largest in the country -- will be the norm.  Strong organizational and communications abilities are a must, with a basic level of proficiency in computers and an eagerness to learn.  Organizers must be both patient and gregarious, with a let’s-roll-up-your-sleeves-and-get-things-done attitude. 

The available field organizer positions are supervised by the DPNM Executive Director and the Chief Operations Officer, and will be responsible for building the strength and success of the DPNM at the state and county level.  They will work with the DPNM staff to facilitate communications and advance the DPNM within the existing Party organizational structure. 

Specifically, organizers’ responsibilities include, but are not limited to: organizing workshops and trainings on precinct organizing; recruiting volunteers; encouraging fundraising activities and soliciting contributions and involvement in DPNM fundraising efforts;  making public statements on behalf of the Democratic Party and arranging other opportunities to deliver our message; planning and staffing phone banks, precinct walks, and data entry projects, primarily for the purposes of identifying voters and improving the DPNM voter file; drafting plans for get‑out‑the‑vote efforts; and assisting in the implementation of events required by the DPNM rules and bylaws.  Send resumes to Vanessa@nmdemocrats.org or mattf@nmdemocrats.org

Qualifications:

• Native New Mexican
• Bilingual/ strong proficiency in Spanish
• Strong writing and speaking skills. 
• Facility with computers and basic computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Internet Explorer, and Excel.
• A willingness to travel extensively and work long hours.
• Ability to work well with groups and individuals with a wide variety of personalities, needs, and abilities. Experience recruiting, training and managing volunteers are important.
• Previous political organizing and Democratic campaign experience.
• An understanding of, and commitment to, the DPNM’s mission and goals.
• Experience with fund raising and working with the media are pluses.

Salary and Benefits:
Starting annual salary is $28,000, depending on experience. Health insurance. An opportunity to work with and on behalf of Democrats at the local, state, and national level.

Vanessa Alarid
Executive Director
Democratic Party of New Mexico
505-550-1387 cell
505-830-3650 work
505-830-3645 fax