Field Representative

About the role

Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) seeks a Field Representative to work on issues related to public lands, agriculture, environment, natural disasters, and military affairs. The position is based in Las Cruces, but includes travel throughout surrounding counties.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and accomplishing community initiatives with an emphasis on assigned issue areas
• Acting as the 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 and implement solutions to state and regional challenges with a federal nexus and to bring increased federal funding to the region

Requirements

• Strong ties to New Mexico
• A history working with local stakeholders
• An enthusiastic team player with creative drive and overall exceptional writing and communications skills

Qualifications

• Three to five years of applicable work experience strongly preferred
• Fluency in Spanish is a significant plus

Skills

• Exceptional writing and communications skills

Benefits

• Office-based position

Pay

• Salary commensurate with experience

Schedule

• Full-time position

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan

Application

To apply, please visit: this link. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm Mountain on Friday, August 7, 2026.

EEO Statement

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.