Field Representative

Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) seeks a Field Representative to work on issues related to education, healthcare, poverty, border issues, economic development, and public safety. The position is based in Las Cruces, but includes travel throughout surrounding counties. Primary duties include identifying and accomplishing community initiatives with an emphasis on assigned issue areas; acting as Senator’s representative within assigned issue areas; planning public meetings and events and staffing the Senator in the region; proactively building relationships with stakeholders, staying up-to-date on relevant news, and frequently interacting with constituents, community leaders, and organizations; working with the Senator’s state, legislative and economic development staff to recommend solutions to state and regional problems with a federal nexus and to bring increased federal funding to the region. 

The ideal candidate has strong ties to New Mexico, a history working with local stakeholders, is an enthusiastic team player with creative drive and overall exceptional writing and communications skills. This is not an entry level position; three to five years of applicable work experience are strongly preferred. Fluency in Spanish is a significant plus. This position is required to work in the office and is expected to have a COVID vaccine unless an accommodation is granted. 

Our team is driven by a desire to make a difference for our constituents. We are relentless in our work to create change and deliver for the people of New Mexico – and we have fun doing it. 

Interested parties should apply using this link: https://oampublic.senate.gov/constituent/login/3c49daf4-816b-4ef7-81a6-d15b879e41ee/ This office is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, disability, national origin, uniformed status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. Application materials must be received by 5:00 pm MT on September 30, 2024. Applications received early will be given preference.