Agriculture/Nutrition Intern Job at Albuquerque Public Schools, Albuquerque, NM

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  • Albuquerque Public Schools
  • Albuquerque, NM

Job Description

CONTACT NAME: Janet Delgado

EMAIL and PHONE: Janet.delgado@aps.edu cell: (505) 228 7245

SCHOOL YEAR: 2025-2026

LOCATION: Rio Grande High School

WEEKLY HOURS - .5 COURSE CREDIT: No more than 10 hours per week. No more than 6 hours per day, plus complete a self-reflection project and present it during the last week of the internship. Currently a 1 - 2 semester limit.

The internship is unpaid, and interns will not receive any financial compensation.

WHEN WORK HAPPENS: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM unless instructed differently by your SEL Teacher/Advisor/Mentor Contact Name above.

About Albuquerque Public Schools

Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) is the largest of New Mexico's 89 school districts, serving about a fourth of the state's public school students in 143 schools scattered across 1,200 square miles. APS is the largest employer in Albuquerque, providing full-time jobs for more than 11,000 people, including about 5,300 teachers.

Summary of Position

Interns will assist with the greenhouse, hydroponic growing systems, and the outdoor growing boxes at RGHS. Watering, weeding, harvesting, and general maintenance are all part of the agriculture program at RGHS. Additionally, students will also assist with Culinary Arts, ProStart, and Food Handlers of fruits and vegetables. Interns will prepare for Culinary Labs, conduct inventories, organize supplies, and assist beginners in learning essential skills. At times, interns may also assist with duties for our Agriculture magnet school grant as we explore new collaborating projects with other departments.

Hard Skills

  • Enrolled in High School or GED
  • Presentation skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Marketing skills
  • Farm to Table Business Strategies
  • Agriculture Growing Systems

Soft Skills

  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Organized student with a positive attitude, curiosity, and willingness to learn
  • Attention to work rules and deadlines
  • Collaboration/Teamwork Skills

Exposure & Training provided through internship

We will teach you to manage Agriculture operations, learn about properly caring for hydroponics, greenhouses, and agriculture businesses. Proper safety and sanitation, organizational management, timeliness, strategic planning, and overall operation of a farm-to-table business with an agriculture and culinary focus.

Working and Physical Conditions/Onboarding Requirements (**vaccinations, etc.)

Please speak to your SEL Teacher/Advisor/Mentor regarding working and physical conditions at your intern site. You will also be required to sign and upload a Parental Permission form. In addition, you will be required to electronically acknowledge Non-Disclosure and Internship agreements.

As part of your application, you will be expected to fill out your emergency contact information, school, and other personal information as required by Albuquerque Public Schools Work-Based Learning programs and the New Mexico Public Education Department. Failure to do so or omission, or erroneous information will result in your application being rejected.

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Monday to Friday, 10 hours per week,

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