ABQ Youth Organizer Job at Albuquerque Public Schools, Albuquerque, NM

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  • Albuquerque Public Schools
  • Albuquerque, NM

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

CONTACT NAME: Aline Castelan

EMAIL and PHONE: aline@semillaproject.org (480) 669 6390

SCHOOL YEAR: 2025-2026

LOCATION: 2521 San Pedro Dr NE

WEEKLY HOURS - .5 COURSE CREDIT: No more than 10 hours per week. No more than 6 hours per day, plus complete a self-reflection project and present it during the last week of the internship. Currently a 1 - 2 semester limit.

The internship is unpaid, and interns will not receive any financial compensation.

WHEN WORK HAPPENS: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM unless instructed differently by your SEL Teacher/Advisor/Mentor Contact Name above.

About Albuquerque Public Schools

Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) is the largest of New Mexico's 89 school districts, serving about a fourth of the state's public school students in 143 schools scattered across 1,200 square miles. APS is the largest employer in Albuquerque, providing full-time jobs for more than 11,000 people, including about 5,300 teachers.

Summary of Position

The Semilla Project is committed to engaging with our young people in issues that directly impact them while also developing wellness, consciousness, and skills to be lifelong organizers and activists. This position will support programs, curated specifically by and for BIPOC youth leaders organizing in the South Valley and International District to develop learning spaces aimed at reorienting to the long-arc approach of building power. Designed to amplify the unique leadership abilities of youth leaders through land-based learning, close mentorship, and culturally competent material that addresses the critical role of relational organizing and civic engagement.

Hard Skills

  • Enrolled in High School or GED

Soft Skills

  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Organized student with a positive attitude, curiosity, and willingness to learn
  • Attention to work rules and deadlines

Exposure & Training provided through internship

We will teach you how to develop skills in strategic planning, organizing as a leader, fundraising, media, and canvassing. Apply learnings to your day-to-day organizing. Build strong strategic relationships to maximize connection and community-building.

Working and Physical Conditions/Onboarding Requirements (**vaccinations, etc.)

Please speak to your SEL Teacher/Advisor/Mentor regarding working and physical conditions at your intern site. You will also be required to sign and upload a Parental Permission form. In addition, you will be required to electronically acknowledge Non-Disclosure and Internship agreements.

As part of your application, you will be expected to fill out your emergency contact information, school, and other personal information as required by Albuquerque Public Schools Work-Based Learning programs and the New Mexico Public Education Department. Failure to do so or omission, or erroneous information will result in your application being rejected.

Job Tags

Full time, Internship, Monday to Friday, 10 hours per week,

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