Job Title: Plant-Based Eating Program Manager
Posting Date(s): December 8, 2022
Employment Start Date: Immediately
Employment Category: Full-time, term employment (through October 31, 2023, with
intention to seek renewed funding and continue position into its 5th year)

Compensation: Competitive compensation, generous paid time off, 100% employer
paid health insurance, 70% employer paid dental insurance; employee paid group
vision insurance, and up to 1% of salary employer contribution to a 401k retirement
plan annually.

Location: Candidate must be based in New Mexico. APNM staff is working primarily
from home, with occasional work from APNM’s Albuquerque and Santa Fe offices.

Reporting: This position reports to the Program Director. No staff report to this
position.

Summary of Position: Support and lead planning and implementation of APNM’s
Plant-Based Eating program and continue implementation of the program’s strategic
plans. Focus on expanding plant-based eating where there is the highest potential for
impact and outcomes, particularly at institutions, in conjunction with government
agencies and legislative opportunities, at businesses, and through strategic outreach
to the public. Research existing models and successes, determine community
readiness/opportunities, and implement phased one-year plan. Maintain existing
relationships and establish new partnerships with agencies, public and private
institutions/businesses, relevant professionals. Continue to organize a community-
based health care professional ambassador committee to maximize program impact.
Explore other potential funding sources to support program long-term. Partner with
Animal Protection Voters and APNM Program Services to collaborate and expand
existing programs and initiatives.

Skills and Competency Areas:

• Excellent assessment and planning skills, including the ability to identify issues,

articulate potential solutions, and identify tools that facilitate positive outcomes

• Ability to implement a plan, overcoming obstacles along the way using creativity

and innovation, and commitment to completing tasks

• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate and work with a diverse

constituency

• Excellent “people skills” including collaboration, persuasiveness, team and

rapport building, listening skills, conversational ease, flexibility, assertiveness, and
effectively handling confrontation

• Desire to work in and support a team environment and its goals
• Ability to work effectively independently or in cross-program teams to achieve

software programs including e-mail, Microsoft Office products (particularly
Powerpoint), other web-based software products, and social media

• Ability to problem-solve and effectively address conflicts
• Familiarity with New Mexico preferred

Travel Requirements: Some travel around New Mexico is expected, with most work
likely taking place in the metro areas of Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Las Cruces. Must
have a valid New Mexico driver’s license and be able to use personal vehicle for work-
related travel. Work-related mileage is reimbursed.

Minimum Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform job duties in a normal
office/work environment, do light lifting of outreach materials (wheeled carts are
available).

Education/Experience Requirements:
• College degree, or at least three years relevant experience in program