Community Civics & Economic Empowerment Coordinator at University of New Mexico – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Requisition ID: req35572

Working Title:
Community Civics & Economic Empowerment Coordinator

Position Summary:
Organization: APS - Taylor Middle School

Location: 8200 Guadalupe Trail NW Albuquerque, NM 87114

An Off-Campus Work-Study Position - MUST have a Work-Study Award

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee a student point-based economic system that encourages responsibility, participation, and positive behavior
• Organize and manage donations, community volunteers, and transportation for student civic projects
• Support civic education and participation projects that:
• Teach how government works
• Raise awareness of public resources and services
• Promote civic involvement and community improvement
• Engage students in hands-on learning through service projects and interactive discussions
• Build partnerships with community members, businesses, and organizations to support the program
• Coordinate and support peer mentors for student engagement
• Ensure Special Education students have access and support to participate fully in all civic and economic activities

• Provide or arrange training for students involved in emergency preparedness and public safety awareness
• Prioritize civic education projects related to evacuation, emergency response, and injury prevention

Civic Education Goals

• Teach the importance of civic responsibility and community involvement
• Develop informed and engaged student citizens
• Encourage service learning, critical thinking, and ethical behavior
• Promote respect for diversity and inclusion
Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department:
Civic Engagement (454D)

Employment Type:
Student Employment

Status:
Non-Exempt

Pay:
$16.50 Hourly
Background Check Required:
Yes
For Best Consideration Date:
1/26/2026

Application Instructions:
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume.MUST have a Work-Study Award.Background Check required.Minimum Qualifications: Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM, Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count), and if Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.