Clergy and Congregational Advocacy Organizer

Job Description
Type of Job: 
Part-Time
Main Areas of Responsibility: 

This position is the key staff person responsible for recruiting, educating, equipping and mobilizing a network of faith leaders from communities around New Mexico to draw upon the moral power of religious teachings to challenge the use of religion to deny access to reproductive healthcare. This is a new position with great potential.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

Develop a cohort of Faith Leaders and congregational lay leaders in New Mexico to speak out courageously for access to reproductive healthcare, including abortion.
Work closely with the Communications Manager to provide theological/ethical language, framing for policy materials such as policy statements, public comments, backgrounders, and more.
Organize trainings, educational sessions and strategy meetings with faith leaders to further identified goals and strategies of the organization.

Other Information/Requirements: 

This is a part-time position 20/hours per week paid hourly at $26 – $36 per hour depending on experience, with a flexible work schedule including some remote work options. Some nontraditional work hours including evenings and weekends, especially when the NM Legislature is in session, will be required. Driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required. Willingness and ability to travel extensively around New Mexico, and occasionally travel to Washington, DC other parts of the US.

How to Apply: 

Email us at [email protected], with your resume and a letter telling us why abortion is a faith rooted issue. The complete job description is available at https://nmrcrc.org/job-openings This position requires the level of knowledge acquired through the completion of a Master of Divinity degree, Master of Arts in Religion/Theology, or Master of Pastoral Counseling from an accredited School of Theology or Religion.

Salary Range: 
$26 - $36 per hour
Contact Information
Name: 
Joan Lamunyon Sanford
Agency/Organization: 
NM Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice
Address: 
PO Box 66433
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87193
Business Phone: 
505-890-1010
Email Address: 
[email protected]
nmrcrc.org
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Dec 14 2022
Date to Remove: 
Jan 15 2023

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