Executive Director, Full-Time
Job Title: Executive Director, Full-time
Reports to: Emerge New Mexico Board of Directors Location: Remote, must be based in New Mexico Hours per week: Average 40 hours/week
Salary Range $90,000 – $100,000 based on experience
Full Job Description at: Executive Director Job Description
Emerge New Mexico seeks a highly motivated and dynamic individual to serve as Executive Director. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to planning and execution of our candidate training program, fundraising and development, financial management, database management, supervising contractors, vendors, committees, and volunteers, communications, program promotion and implementation, class recruitment and support, board management, and acting as a resource for program members and alumnae.
BACKGROUND
Emerge New Mexico is a 527 non-profit organization that recruits and trains Democratic women to run for public office and win. Our mission is to identify, educate, and inspire Democratic women and
non-binary individuals from all backgrounds to pursue elective office at the local, state, and national levels. Emerge New Mexico was founded in 2006 and is affiliated with Emerge America. There are currently state-based Emerge programs in 24 other states. For more information about Emerge, and the full job description, please see our website at www.emergenm.org.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Executive Director organizes and runs the Emerge New Mexico training program and is responsible for building and maintaining the organizational infrastructure. Their primary responsibilities will include overall administration and execution of our candidate training program, fundraising and development, financial management, database management, supervising contractors, vendors, committees, and volunteers, communications, program promotion and implementation, class recruitment and support, board management, and acting as a resource for program members and alumnae.
QUALIFICATIONS
● Demonstrated commitment to Emerge’s values of equity and justice, belonging, empowerment, transformation, excellence, embracing the network, taking chances, communicating and collaborating
● Passion for and knowledge of women’s political leadership issues
● Familiarity with New Mexico’s political system, including but not limited to knowledge of state and national political landscape; and the complex relationship among candidates, political organizations, and elected officials
● Experience with public speaking and excellent written and oral communication
● Demonstrated fundraising skills
● Exceptional organizational skills including the ability to multitask, and meet competing deadlines
● Experience in Board management including strong communication skills
● Non-profit management experience in some of the following functions: staff, budgets, administrative functions, program development, and fundraising
● Experience working within and managing small to medium-sized budgets
● Ability to work independently and self-motivate
● Ability to speak to and demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
● Ability to develop trusted and effective working relationships with diverse and multicultural constituencies, including boards of directors, staff, donors, volunteers, and a diverse array of supporters and stakeholders
● Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with a high degree of tact and discretion
● Ability to travel as needed; limited in-state travel required. Travel within New Mexico will be required 15% of the time.
EXPERIENCE
Campaign finance and or campaign management experience preferred Experience as a non-profit executive preferred
JOB SCHEDULE AND LOCATION
This is a full-time position with a flexible, deadline-driven schedule. This is a New Mexico-based fully remote position. Travel within the state is required, with the potential for out-of-state travel once a year. The applicant will be required to attend events and engage with sponsors and graduates in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Las Cruces – as well as other locations throughout New Mexico. Applicant will require a current driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle. Travel within New Mexico will be required 15% of the time.
This job description and position dictate that sitting, standing, driving, and occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs will be necessary.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
This is a full-time position, and the salary range is $90,000 – $100,000 plus benefits. Benefits include healthcare insurance, three weeks of paid time off, and recognized federal holidays.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send both a resume and a cover letter with the email subject “Emerge ED + insert your name” to atellezhumble@gmail.com. In your cover letter, include a description of how your background aligns with this position and an explanation of your interest in Emerge. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The position’s start date is no later than July 1, 2024. Questions should be sent to Antionette Tellez Humble at atellezhumble@gmail.com.
Emerge New Mexico is an equal-opportunity employer that does not discriminate in its hiring practices and actively seeks a diverse applicant pool to build the strongest possible workforce.