Organizer, New Mexico (part-time, temporary)

We are looking for a creative and collaborative part-time Organizer to join the Common Cause team in New Mexico. This is a key role supporting our organizing and outreach programs and promoting civic engagement across the state.

This is a part-time role reporting to the Executive Director, New Mexico; this role is based in New Mexico, with an expectation to travel around New Mexico at least 3 days per week, and is expected to work 20 hours per week. This role starts on October 1, 2025 and will end on June 30, 2026.

Responsibilities

Grow, diversify, and engage supporters

- Support activities to grow, diversify, and engage our base of supporters

- Participate in engaging, nonpartisan education and outreach activities to expand awareness of our work

- Assist with events and projects pertaining to a 9-month educational campaign regarding New Mexico’s new semi-open primaries law (including but not limited to: community events, and direct voter contact such as canvassing/phone banking)

- Collaborate with other staff to promote activities through social media and other communication channels

- Assist in developing compelling communication materials for outreach efforts

- Manage community partner outreach and education as part of the implementation of semi-open primaries

- Act as a representative of Common Cause at community events and coalition meetings

- Build and maintain relationships with community partners and members

Support our research and advocacy efforts

- Assist with research and advocacy efforts on democracy issues, such as semi-open primaries, election protection, and volunteer management

- Assist in tracking legislative developments relevant to our work

- Collaborate with volunteers and interns to support our work

Support fundraising and advisory board management

- Support the Executive Director and other staff in fundraising efforts, including donor cultivation, grant support, and reporting for foundations and major donors

- Assist with administrative tasks for the state advisory board, including meeting coordination, logistics, and preparation of materials

Administrative and other duties

- Complete administrative tasks as needed

- Perform other duties as assigned

• A strong commitment to Common Cause’s nonpartisan mission and to advancing civil rights through our pro-democracy agenda
• A commitment to equity in the goals of your work and in how you work with others 
• Openness to feedback and awareness of your own strengths and areas for growth
• Ability to build relationships and credibility with multiple stakeholders with diverse interests, and a track record of working collaboratively with others   
• Interest in public advocacy campaigns and mobilization efforts
• Interest in democracy issues, including voting rights, redistricting, campaign finance reform, disinformation, ethics, etc., with a demonstrated interest in the unique aspects of New Mexico’s political dynamic
• Ability to meet deadlines for multiple projects at once, with attention to detail, and a resourceful approach to solving problems
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Familiarity with office productivity tools including Microsoft Office, Slack, and Zoom

• Willing to have a social media presence on behalf of Common Cause, including being tagged on posts and creating content on behalf of the organization (as needed, Common Cause may provide accounts for staff members to use)
• Ability to travel 1-2 times per year for team and/or all staff retreats
• Ability to work in-person in various locations around the state up to 3 days per week
• Per our nonpartisan policy, Common Cause staff members may not currently be in elected office (or running for office); on the Steering Committee or Finance Committee for any political candidate; or affiliated with the leadership of a political party

• This position is classified as temporary and therefore not included in the union-represented collective bargaining unit
• Common Cause is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time; please note that if hired, you will be asked to produce documentation for authorization to work in the US

In order to ensure greater equity and transparency as an organization, Common Cause sets salary ranges consistently based on job responsibilities, and we determine salary for each staff member based on relevant years of experience (you can read more about our approach to compensation here, including where we offer geographical adjustments). For these reasons, we do not negotiate on our salary ranges or our specific salary offers.   

Common Cause is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of any race, creed, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, income class, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status, as well as applicants who have been previously incarcerated.

Common Cause (501(c)(4)) and Common Cause Education Fund (501(c)(3)) are nonpartisan, nonprofit grassroots affiliate organizations dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy. We work to create an open, honest, and accountable government that serves the public interest; promote equal rights, opportunity, and representation for all; and empower all people to make their voices heard in the political process.