Youth Field Organizer

Company: The Company Rescue
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

The Company Rescue is a full-service marketing agency with a mission to make healthy behaviors easier and more appealing. Since our founding in 2001, Rescue has been exclusively focused on researching, developing, and implementing positive social change campaigns in public health. We provide research, strategy, creative, production, web, traditional media, social media, policy change, youth engagement and experiential marketing services to government, non-profit, and healthcare clients in over 25 states and provinces, as well as to federal government agencies. Rescue’s health behavior change marketing campaigns focus on topics such as tobacco, obesity, substance and alcohol prevention; the promotion of exercise, eating healthy foods, early childhood development, and after school programs; and other topics that promote healthy living. Rescue’s behavior change campaigns focus on diverse populations within teen (13 - 17), young adult (18 - 26), and adult (18) populations in both rural and urban areas, resulting in a wide variety of campaign styles and strategies. We believe that marketing can do more than sell goods, it can create good, and we are looking for team members that are ready to work hard to create a healthier world. The Job Rescue Agency is seeking a dynamic and high performing Youth Field Organizer to drive implementation of tobacco control prevention policy campaigns across New Mexico. We are looking for individuals who are collaborative, open to new challenges, and have a passion for engaging and motivating youth volunteers to lead policy campaign activities in their schools and communities. As a Youth Field Organizer, you’ll gain: Knowledge in key public health issues. Our country’s health is at risk with chronic disease and obesity rates climbing. As a Youth Field Organizer, you’ll gain access and knowledge of the tobacco control landscape and the specific policy efforts that can contribute to improved health outcomes. Community organizing expertise. Your commitment begins with learning Rescue’s award-winning youth engagement model. You are an expert in field organizing and possess valuable campaign skills. These experiences will help distinguish yourself in a career in community organizing, advocacy, or public policy. Day-To-Day Activities: Recruit & Train Youth Volunteers Recruit and train new and returning youth, including conducting site visits, in-person and virtual training sessions, and coordinating promotional efforts. Assist the Youth Engagement Manager and program team with developing site visit and training materials, including presentations, activities, and promotional gear. Track and monitor training participants and new members, including training projects; and Manage and maintain accurate records and data for program youth members using the MyDot Management system. Mobilize & Support Youth Volunteers Recruit and encourage youth members to sign up for campaign projects and events. Track and monitor youth members’ Measures of Progress (i.e. surveys and support cards). Assist youth members with planning, organizing, and implementing successful virtual and in-person events and member meetings, as well as participate in events and meetings to provide technical and on-the-ground support, when needed; Assist the Youth Engagement Manager with planning and preparing Y Street Leadership Team members for Healthy Youth Day. Assist the Youth Engagement Manager with planning, organizing, and implementing the annual Leadership Team Summit, including developing and preparing presentations, activities, and promotional gear. Maintain frequent contact with youth members to keep them motivated and engaged with the campaigns. Communication and Relationship-building with Partner School’s Advisors Conduct web-based onboarding orientations for Partner Schools’ advisors. Track Partner Schools progress towards achieving milestone indicators. Maintain frequent contact with advisors throughout the school year, including sending monthly updates and progress reports. Help foster and maintain relationships and collaboration between school advisors and youth members. Required Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED; Experience working with youth; Excellent interpersonal skills (one-on-one and in a group format) – candidates must be able to work successfully within a team; Excellent team-building, presentation, and facilitation skills; Commitment to mobilizing youth through strategic organizing; A desire and ability to motivate youth to take the lead and support youth self-determination while also creating and enforcing systems of accountability; Ability to multi-task, prioritize assignments, and demonstrate a high degree of initiative; Flexibility and willingness to shift and pivot in response to the current climate and youth and program needs. High-level competency with Microsoft Office, G Suite, or equivalent; Excellent time management skills; Must be able to work through the entirety of the school year; Ability to work under pressure and meet urgent deadlines; Be solutions-focused. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in community organizing, advocacy, or public policy; Experience working in school environments. Location: Remote in New Mexico, specifically Albuquerque is preferred. Status: Full-time Pay Range: $44,000 per year. Actual compensation is dependent upon a combination of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, level of education, and location. Benefits: Learn more about the benefits of working at Rescue through the Benefits and Perks section on our careers page: http://rescueagency.com/careers/. Benefits include generous health plans for medical and mental health services, dental, and vision; paid time off; life and short-term disability insurance, and 401(k) with employer matching. Travel: 65% or more This position requires regular travel to sites across the state, many of which are not easily accessible by public transportation. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which includes a review of the candidate's motor vehicle record. If you’re ready to join our team of mission driven talent challenging the status quo, we’d love to meet you! Check out our Careers page at rescueagency.com/careers for more information about what it’s like to work at Rescue, and the benefits that we offer to our team members. The Fine Print Environment: All business-related environments are tobacco-free. Physical Requirements Able to remain in a sitting position for prolonged periods of time for the performance of duties. Able to read from a computer, laptop monitor, or tablet for a full workday and for long periods of time (typically 8 hours) including fonts of various sizes from a variety of sources. If working from a Rescue office location, able to stoop, bend, reach, climb stairs, and move freely throughout the building. Able to travel nationwide as needed to meet with clients, coworkers, or attend meetings and seminars. Must be able to move boxed work documents, up to 40 pounds, in and out of office for travel by car and by air. The Application All applications must be submitted through Rescue’s online careers system (unless you qualify to request a reasonable accommodation, as detailed at RescueAgency.com/careers). We do not accept applications via email, mail, fax or in-person delivery. Please send questions to careers@rescueagency.com. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. PLEASE NOTE: All email correspondence that you receive from Rescue Agency will be sent through an ‘@rescueagency.com’ email address. We recommend that you disregard any emails posing as authentic Rescue Agency accounts (e.g. @rescueaggency.com or rescueagency.jobs@gmail.com). If you receive a message from a Rescue employee, you can verify the legitimacy of the message by contacting us at careers@rescueagency.com. By providing a telephone number and submitting the form you are consenting to be contacted by SMS text message. Message & data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out of further messaging. Rescue | The Behavior Change Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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