Program Manager / DECA Officer

CONTACT NAME : Ashley Lober

EMAIL and PHONE : ;

SCHOOL YEAR : 2025-2026

LOCATION : Albuquerque 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 : 00AM - 3 : 00PM 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

Event Planning and Execution :

• Assisting in the planning, organization, and execution of Leadership conferences, events, and competitions.
• Managing logistics such as venue setup, registration, and scheduling.

Social Media and Content Creation :

Data Analysis and Performance Tracking :

Community Management :

Graphic Design and Visual Branding :

Member Support and Management :

Marketing and Sponsorship :

Research and Strategy :

Administrative Tasks :

Learning and Development :

The specific tasks you'll be assigned as an Program Manager student intern can vary widely depending on the organization and its needs. It's important to communicate with your supervisor or mentor to clarify your responsibilities and expectations for the internship.

Hard Skills

Soft Skills

Exposure & Training

Provided through internship, we will teach you the ins and outs of DECA operations and leadership.

Working and Physical Conditions / Onboarding Requirements (

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 to be rejected.