Assistant Program Manager

Student Intermediate Level

Assistant Program Manager

$18.00 Hourly

Main - Albuquerque, NM

Off Campus Work Study (454F)

Student Employment

Work-Study

Non-Exempt

No

Position Summary :

Organization : Center of Southwest Culture

Location : 505 Marquette Ave NW Ste 1610, Albuquerque, NM 87102

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

Position Overview :

The CODECE Assistant Program Manager (Intern) will support the Program Manager in coordinating and implementing community-based agriculture and health initiatives. This role is ideal for a highly motivated college student interested in Indigenous / Mexicano / Chicano community development, farming, health promotion, and nonprofit program management. This position offers hands-on experience in grassroots programming, leadership development, and long-term community impact work.

The intern will have an opportunity to grow with the role over time and take on increasing responsibilities throughout their college career.

Key Responsibilities :

Program & Team Support

Assist with management of the CODECE Farm Program, including : Supporting technical assistance and consulting services for farmers Helping manage farming grants and meeting reporting deadlines Coordinating with the CODECE Farm Team Liaising with advisor Michael Venticinque and organizing team input as needed Support the Sembrando Salud Program by : Coordinating garden kit distribution logistics Assisting with the creation of technical assistance video content Coordinate and participate in CODECE team meetings and help manage internal communications

Administrative & Communication Duties

Schedule and track deliverables, grant deadlines, and meeting follow-ups Prepare reports, updates, and summaries for the Program Manager and CEO Assist with data collection, evaluations, and participant feedback Help document activities, maintain organized files, and support team workflows Support internal communications between CODECE and other programs at CSC

Special Projects

Learn and help deliver technical assistance for tree planting and maintenance with support from Tree New Mexico and Sembrando Salud staff Assist in long- and short-term planning with the CODECE team

Learning & Growth Opportunities :

Gain hands-on experience in nonprofit management and culturally grounded programming Build relationships with community leaders, elders, and farmers Receive mentorship from Program Manager and CSC leadership Opportunities for leadership development and deeper involvement each academic year

Minimum Qualifications :

Equivalencies not found for this position

Preferred Qualifications :

Qualifications : Current college student (Freshman or Sophomore preferred, with potential for multi-year involvement) Strong interest in agriculture, food justice, public health, community development, or Indigenous / Mexicano / Chicano cultural organizing Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Strong written and verbal communication skills Willingness to learn and take initiative Comfortable with digital tools (Google Drive, Zoom, Canva, etc.) Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends for community

Application Instructions :

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. Please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please Submit a Resume and Cover Letter. MUST have a Work Study Award. Background Check Required.

The University of New Mexico has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement for UNM students and employees. For detailed information, please visit the provided link.

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