ATA Services, Inc. is currently seeking to hire a Cadre to work on a temporary assignment located in Albuquerque.

• Pay Rate: $25.00 per hour with weekly pay
• Start Date: ASAP
• End Date: May 15, 2026
• Location: Albuquerque Expo NM Grounds
• Schedule: Individuals interested in this position must understand and be able to work one of three 8.5-hour shifts (Morning, Mid-day, or Night – may be required to work in Santa Fe for a 2–4-week period).

Program Purpose:

The New Mexico National Guard Job ChalleNGe Academy (Job ChalleNGe) is a free, voluntary 17-month alternative program for youth aged 17-20 that is available to graduates of New Mexico Youth ChalleNGe Academy. The Academy is a five (5) month quasi-military residential program that provides job skills training certification to New Mexico Youth ChalleNGe graduates.

Position Description:

Personnel/position will perform highly complex (senior-level) care and teach living and life skills to Associates at Job ChalleNGe. Provide daily supervision, leadership, guidance, and direction in a residential environment on a 24/7 basis, and conduct and participate in daily physical training related exercises. The position is responsible for ensuring Associate compliance with policies and procedures in areas such as physical training, military protocol, service to the community, and daily living while on campus. Position will provide military structure, administer and teach the associate disciplinary process and provide direct instruction in the National Guard Bureau's Eight Core Components. The incumbent will coordinate student daily and weekly schedules to ensure that academic, physical training and personal development are completed, and program goals are met.

Personnel/Position will:

• Apply military practices and principles of guiding and training for an assigned team of Associates while exercising responsibility for their daily activities.
• Instruct on the NMNGYCA Eight Core Components.
• Provide military structure, discipline, and quasi-military training.
• Utilize behavioral intervention techniques when required and/or directed by the supervisor.
• Coordinate student daily and weekly schedules to ensure the academic, physical training and personal development are completed and program goals are met.
• Implement daily program activities, including physical fitness programs, instruction in military-like customs and courtesies, to include drill and ceremonies.
• Conduct Associate inspections and unit formations and rates cadet performance.
• Transport and supervise Associates to off-site activities when required.
• Provide general support for Academy operations and events.
• Provide general first aid, if necessary.

The ideal candidate has experience in the following:

• Mentoring individuals;
• Training and providing guidance to individuals;
• Providing motivational or team building instruction;
• Working with youth ages 17-20; and/or
• Prior military experience.

If interested, temporary employees can express an interest in becoming full-time employees of the program and are encouraged to apply when a position is advertised through the New Mexico State Personnel Office/System.

ATA Services, Inc., provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

ATA Services, Inc., expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.