Garden & Greenhouse at AHA

Job Description

Job Description

CONTACT NAME : Cathy Duran

EMAIL and PHONE : duran.cat@aps.edu (505) 304 7605

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.

HOURLY PAY : $15 / hr stipend (No taxes withheld)

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

Developing leadership skills, communication skills, logistics skills, how to take inventory, researching what plants will be best to plant in the spring, and creating and planning out a planting schedule. Work with staff, community partners, and students to coordinate and facilitate what it takes to successfully get the greenhouse and garden working at full capacity.

Hard Skills

• Enrolled in High School or GED

Soft Skills

Exposure & Training provided through internship

We will teach you leadership skills, communication skills, logistics skills, and how to learn to be in charge (management).

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 W-9 and 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.