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The Southwest Environmental Center is seeking a part-time organizer to help mobilize public support to protect Otero Mesa from oil and gas development. The ideal candidate will be energetic, outgoing, politically-inclined, creative, and passionate about protecting the natural world. The position is half-time (20 hrs / week for one year). Position is based in Las Cruces, NM. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES The Otero Mesa organizer will: Work with stakeholder groups to identify the best strategy to protect Otero Mesa from oil and gas development. Creatively engage the public through a variety of means such as written communications, social media, field trips, and events. Strategically identify and engage potential allies, such as faith groups, immigrant rights advocates, youth, and outdoor recreation enthusiasts. Recruit and utilize a group of volunteer activists to build support for protecting Otero Mesa. Utilize database to track and mobilize supporters. Develop outreach materials, such as fact sheets, petitions, presentations, sample letters, websites, email alerts, videos, online content, etc. Monitor progress towards achieving organizing goals. Provide regular written and verbal reports to Field Organizer and Executive Director. Evaluate effectiveness of organizing efforts and develop ways to improve them. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES : Assist with other SWEC activities as needed. Assist in efforts to increase SWEC’s membership. Attend staff meetings. Keep on top of current national, regional and local affairs. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS : Must be energetic, outgoing, politically-inclined, creative, and passionate about protecting the natural world. Must truly enjoy interacting with all sorts of people on their own terms and territory. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills. Previous grassroots organizing and campaign experience a plus. To Apply :  Send a cover letter and resume  as a single pdf file  to  kevin@wildmesquite.org . Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Founded in 1992, the Southwest Environmental Center is a Las Cruces-based nonprofit biodiversity conservation organization. We work to protect and restore native wildlife and their habitats in the Southwest through advocacy, education, grassroots organizing and on-the-ground restoration projects. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !

Summary About the Position:   In this position you would provides expertise in the areas of natural resources conservation, preservation, restoration and use, environmental compliance, sustainability, visitor assistance and recreation planning, policy and administration. This position is being filled under the DoD Direct Hire Authority for Certain Competitive Service positions. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Lead the development and execution of park programs - plan and implement the four program areas of recreation management, natural resources management, visitor assistance and interpretation. Coordinate development and maintain land and natural resources management plans Conduct administrative duties to include contract administration, budget, public relations, property accountability, maintenance and protection of real property, visitor safety, park inspection and personnel administration. Develop Natural Resource concept plans for improvements in operations and efficiency. Serve as technical advisor for Natural Resources in the liaison capacity between the Project, District, and other partner agencies. Implement management plans with other agencies to promote protection of threatened or endangered species. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com