Observe New Mexico Elections

Observe New Mexico Elections, funded by The Carter Center, is a nonpartisan election observation effort designed to increase trust and transparency in elections. The effort is led by and for New Mexicans. Observers will be trained about relevant laws, procedures, and safeguards in New Mexico’s electoral process and will verify that those procedures are followed consistently. Nonpartisan election observers represent all voters, do not interfere in the election process, and report what they see. Observers’ findings throughout the state will be aggregated to assess the quality of elections in New Mexico. The Carter Center has led similar efforts internationally for decades and is now engaging in related efforts here at home. We are honored New Mexico was among the handful of states they selected to participate this year.

Job Description for Regional Coordinator

Observe New Mexico Elections, a project of the Carter Center, is seeking a detail-oriented Regional Coordinator to:

● Manage observation trainings and serve as lead trainer in county-based training locations within the region that they will be assigned to supervise; lead trainings of trainers of observation practices for respective electoral processes

● Serve as and support data clerks to collect and manage observation data during key electoral activities that Observe New Mexico Elections will be observing

● Manage and coordinate with county supervisors as they observe various electoral processes, manage observers in their respective counties, and liaise with county election officials

● Serve as a regional leader as Observe New Mexico Elections deploys local observers across the state

● Liaise with state-wide observation coordinator and advisor and, if needed, Carter Center staff

● Travel to respective counties in assigned regions as needed to support observation activities and strategies

● Support the printing, packing and distribution of observer kits

Other colleagues with whom the Regional Coordinator will be working:

● Liaison to Carter Center

● 2 State Leads

● Communications/PR/graphics/press

Preferred start date: June 15

Proposed Pay: $5,250 per month

This position will have varying levels of engagement between the start date and after the general elections on November 5, 2024. This position will require some weekend work and travel, particularly more leading up to November 5.

To apply, please attach a CV and Cover Letter.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $5,250.00 per month

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Evenings as needed
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Albuquerque, NM (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Albuquerque, NM: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person