Family Liaison at the Family Center at AHA

CONTACT NAME: Priscilla Valdez

EMAIL and PHONE: valdez_pr@aps.edu - 505-910-7196

SCHOOL YEAR: 2025-2026

LOCATION: Atrisco Heritage High School Academy

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, 7:15 am - 4:30 pm, +various school events that will need support.

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

Developing leadership skills, communication skills, logistic skills, how to learn to be in charge (management) of running a clothing bank and food pantry. Assist students or staff with their needs that come into the Family Center.

Hard Skills

• Enrolled in High School at AHA

Soft Skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Organized student with a positive attitude, curiosity, and willingness to learn
• Be responsible, on time and complete the work as needed
• Attention to work rules and deadlines

Exposure & Training provided through internship

We will teach you leadership skills, communication skills, logistic skills, how to learn to be in charge and learn how to take initiative on what needs to be done.

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.