Outreach & Engagement Assistant

University of New Mexico • Albuquerque, NM

2d • Onsite

About The Position

New Mexico PBS (NMPBS) is seeking a motivated and dependable work-study student to support our Education & Outreach department. This position offers hands-on experience in public media, community engagement, and educational outreach. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who enjoys working with diverse audiences and is enthusiastic about public media’s educational mission.

Requirements

• Must be eligible for Federal Work-Study
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Comfortable engaging with people of all ages and backgrounds
• Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. and stand for long periods at events

Nice To Haves

• Interest in education, community service, or media is a plus
• Spanish-speaking is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and staffing outreach events, including setup, teardown, and interacting with the public
• Promote NMPBS programs and PBS LearningMedia resources to students, families, and educators
• Help maintain contact lists and track community partnerships
• Create or distribute materials such as flyers, handouts, and social media posts
• Support administrative tasks such as data entry, scheduling, and inventory tracking
• Represent NMPBS professionally at community events, schools, and partner sites
• Occasionally work nights or weekends as event needs require

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed