Health Champion in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Requisition ID: req36848

Working Title:
Health Champion

Position Summary:
Organization: Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation

Location: 290 Prairie Star Rd., Santa Ana Pueblo, NM 87005

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

Notah Begay III Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofitorganization seeking an undergraduate or graduate work-study student for theposition of Health Champion who will support Native American childhoodprevention initiatives, including research and communication. The NB3Foundation seeks students interested in being part of a larger movement tosupport Native American children's health by researching interventions, curriculumand measurement tools. There will be a research focus on physical activity andnutrition. We seek committed students able to work approximately 15-20 hoursper week with strong interpersonal skills who work well independently and in ateamwork environment.

The student in this position is responsible for the following:

Under the direct supervision of the Director ofEvaluation and Research the successful candidate will provide support primarilyto the Evaluation and Research team as well as other organizational departments(NB3FIT, Advancement, Community Empowerment). We are looking for a self-starterwhose essential roles and responsibilities will include:
Working closely with the team to create and/or coordinate researching of topics in children's health. This may include but is not limited to the development of issue briefs and identifying research gaps for future research.
Provide support for local, regional and national events.
Participate in team meetings, organizational meetings and appropriate off site meetings.
Special projects assigned throughout the work-study depending on the student's skills and interests.
Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department:
Off Campus Work Study (454F)

Employment Type:
Student Employment

Status:
Non-Exempt

Pay:
$20.00 Hourly
Background Check Required:
No
For Best Consideration Date:
6/12/2026

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.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.