40 Days for Life Coordinator | Las Cruces, NM

40 Days for Life Vigil Coordinator (Contractor)
Las Cruces Location | 2 seats to fill
Must be willing and able to report to Headquarters in Central El Paso and Satellite Office in Las Cruces, NM
Reports to Outreach Coordinator

Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic contractor to spearhead our 40 Days for Life (40DFL) campaign, focused on reducing abortion rates and fostering a culture of life in our community. As a 40 Days for Life Vigil Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating and leading various aspects of the campaign, including tabling, recruitment, and community outreach.

The Company

Southwest Coalition, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation focused on restoring reverence for the sanctity of human life and natural womanhood across the Southwest through a coalition of nonprofit social enterprises in line with Catholic and Biblical teaching, including our Guiding Star Southwest women’s medical centers, The Lily Pad Maternity Home, our Her Care Connection outreach and mobile medical bus, and Coalition for Life ministries.

Our Core Values

All team members must embody and execute our Core Values within their day-to-day duties and responsibilities:

• Humble: Lack entitlement and ego, be respectful and flexible, don’t take yourself too seriously, set others up for success even at a potential loss for yourself.
• Hungry: Have an unrelenting hunger to change the world, taking initiative fueled by a boldly optimistic hope and entrepreneurial growth mindset.
• Smart: Strong emotional intelligence, understanding the impact of your words and actions on others, inviting vulnerable communication and healthy conflict.
• Heart: Be compassionate, prayerful, and empathetic with a sincere desire to truly see and know others through a reverence for life and natural womanhood.

Responsibilities:

• Tabling and Recruitment: Engage with the community through strategic tabling activities, recruiting passionate individuals to join the 40 Days for Life campaign.
• Fill designated location(s) of the 40 Days for Life Vigil by recruiting Day Captains, Church Ambassadors and Prayer Volunteers for the entire 40 days from 7 AM - 7 PM, 7 days out of the week. 
• Log total hours worked on projects and attend weekly check-ins, meetings and trainings as assigned by the Southwest Coalition for Life Representative 
• Meet weekly scorecard goals and achieve rocks as assigned by the Southwest Coalition for Life Representative 
• Work alongside other Vigil Coordinators to support and help the success in a collaborative effort. 
• Train and Prepare all Day Captains and Volunteers for the Vigil 
• Plan several events (3) to celebrate milestones of the Vigil [Kick Off, Mid-Point, Ending Rally]. 
• Be fully available for the first week of 40 Days of Life and available for all participants during that first week and throughout the time period stated on this contract. 
• Communicate with Southwest Coalition for Life Representatives of any risk, security concerns and issues that volunteers and participants may experience while completing their designated hour on the sidewalk. 
• Community Outreach: Collaborate with local churches, pastors, and community leaders to mobilize support for the campaign. Conduct impactful outreach through media channels, educational programs, and campus initiatives.
• Leadership: Lead and inspire participants through effective communication, organizing prayer vigils, and fostering a sense of community within the campaign.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in community mobilization, event coordination, or related fields.
• Passion for the pro-life cause and a strong commitment to the mission of 40 Days for Life.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coordinate and lead events, engage with diverse audiences, and drive community involvement.
• English and Spanish speaking is preferred (not required).
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license

Components of the 40 Days for Life Campaign:

• Prayer and Fasting: Encourage and organize prayer warriors, emphasizing the central role of prayer in the campaign.
• Constant Vigil: Lead the 40-day, round-the-clock prayer vigil outside designated facilities, serving as a visible and peaceful presence.
• Community Outreach: Develop and implement outreach strategies, engaging churches, media, college campuses, and local communities to amplify the pro-life message.

Benefits for the Community:

• Reduction in abortion rates.
• Mobilization of new individuals into life-saving efforts.
• Support for post-abortive individuals through effective healing programs.
• Development of dynamic new leaders in the pro-life movement.
• Promotion of Christian unity and action within local churches.
• Generation of positive news coverage, even from biased media outlets.
• Increased financial support for local pro-life efforts.
• Influence on the sanctity of human life as a crucial issue in elections.

If you are passionate about pro-life advocacy, community engagement, and making a positive impact, we invite you to apply for this contract position and be a catalyst for change in our community.

Vigil begins on March 5th, 2025 and ends on April 13th, 2025.
Pre-duties can begin as early as January 1st, 2025. 

Position description is subject to change based on organizational needs.