Community Civics & Economic Empowerment Coordinator

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

9d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

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)
If Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress
Must be eligible for Federal Work-Study

Nice To Haves

Interest in civic education, youth development, or community outreach
Strong communication and organizational skills
Experience with school or community programs preferred
Willingness to work closely with students, staff, families, and community partners
Supportive of inclusive education for students with diverse learning needs

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

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