Climate Change Outreach Coordinator

This is a part-time, grant-funded position.

Our Mission:
Audubon New Mexico’s mission mirrors that of the National Audubon Society on a statewide basis: to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth’s biological diversity.  We aim to enhance the knowledge of New Mexico citizens to make informed decisions about the protection of wildlife and to empower them to be active stewards of the planet.  This conservation mission is accomplished through education, public policy and science.

Purpose of the Position:
The Climate Change (“C-Change”) Outreach Coordinator – New Mexico will represent Audubon's Global Warming Campaign in New Mexico. The C-Change Outreach Coordinator will identify, recruit, and mobilize Audubon and other activists to work to pass federal and state legislation to reduce global warming pollution and encourage energy efficiency and renewable energy. More generally, the position entails grassroots communication, training, and organizing on specific global warming issues.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Recruit, mobilize and build capacity of grassroots and grasstops activists in the state to advance positions and policies that reduce global warming pollution and increase renewable energy and conservation at the federal and, secondarily, state levels. Support and coordinate the activities of leading activists to improve their knowledge, skills, and advocacy effectiveness with respect to federal legislative campaigns.

Work with the state office and National Audubon Society’s Washington, DC staff to organize community awareness-building events, advocacy training workshops, and district visits to congressional offices and other opinion leaders.

Build coalitions and alliances with other New Mexico-based conservation organizations and coordinate public education and other materials.

Conduct outreach to other constituencies of interest, including labor, education, agriculture, faith-based communities, and hunters and anglers.

Coordinate media events, press releases and outreach, and other media strategies.

Document contacts in online advocacy database, recruit new activists to E-Activist list, and ensure necessary follow-up.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Participate in program planning on strategy for advocacy and media campaigns.

Write articles for newsletters, website updates, and listserves.

Report regularly to state office and National Audubon Society office on chapter activities and interests as observed in the field.

RELATIONSHIPS
Internal:
Collaborate with the Audubon New Mexico state office, Washington, DC Policy Office and Global Warming Campaign Director, chapters, and education centers (as appropriate); and science staff (as appropriate).

External:
Work with staff of organizations that focus on global warming / energy / conservation issues and resource agencies; media; donors; and the general public.

Equipment: (e.g., computer, copy machines, fax, telephone, etc.)
General computer experience needed. Must be proficient in Outlook email application, and familiar with spreadsheets, powerpoint, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS (e.g., education, training, experience, licenses and skills)
Strong organizing, outreach and coordinating skills. Experience working with the media. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience with public speaking. Willingness to travel routinely and on short notice. Demonstrated commitment to natural resource protection issues. Knowledge of global warming issues a plus. Responsible, self-motivated, organized team player.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (e.g., lifting, reaching, climb, push/pull, etc.)
Some lifting of boxes and moving equipment (50 lbs. max) and other light physical duties. Stamina required for frequent travel, including considerable walking and standing for events and presentations.

TO APPLY:<
Send cover letter, resume, and references by mail or electronically to:
Audubon New Mexico
Karyn Stockdale, Executive Director
P.O. Box 9314
Santa Fe, NM 87504
kstockdale@audubon.org

Audubon promotes a diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the National Audubon Society to employ the person best qualified for the job regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability (handicap) or marital status.