Marketing and Communications -

Requisition ID

req36838

Working Title

Pay

16.00 Hourly

Campus

Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department

Off Campus Work Study (454F)

Employment Type

Student Employment

Student Type

Work-Study

Status

Non-Exempt

Background Check Required

For Best Consideration Date

6/11/2026

Position Summary

Organization: Center for Social Sustainable Systems (CESOSS)

Location: 211 10th St SW Albuquerque, NM 87102

An Off-Campus Work-Study Position - MUST have a Work-Study Award

CESOSS is a not-for-profit organization located in the South Valley. Our vision is to create sustainable, healthy, and thriving communities where traditions connected to land and water are protected, preserved, and passed on to future generations. Our mission is to develop sustainable community-based and culturally centered events, programs, and initiatives to empower and preserve the traditions and science-based practices of local and indigenous communities, related to land and water.

Job description
CESOSS is looking for a qualified work-study student who can assist in all aspects of Communications & Marketing, including material distribution, creating, editing, and publishing our newsletter, creating and disseminating event information, managing our database, and coordinating marketing events. Responsible for researching, writing, and editing stories for La Voz. Writing press releases, as well as other projects as assigned.

Responsibilities of the job include:

Good communication skills to generate stories of interest to the community of the South Valley
Researching information for features and articles
Verifying information and interviewing sources
Writing, editing, proofreading, and subbing text
Attending relevant events, fairs, and conferences
Creating and maintaining a network of contacts
Meeting and liaising with other staff including the Executive Director, Board of Directors, Advisors, and the coordinators
Staying up-to-date with privacy, defamation, and contempt law
Complying with industry and ethical guidelines
May work remotely.
Must be willing to conduct interviews in person or via zoom.
Knowledge of social media outlets (Facebook, Instagram, and some knowledge of web systems)

10-20 hours a week

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Qualifications

Must have excellent writing and editing skills, be creative, flexible, extremely detail-oriented, and self-directed. The applicant must have experience with editing software, Canva, and experience managing social media.
Junior or Senior
Journalism, Marketing, English, or Media Studies Student preferred.
Must be work-study qualified
Key Skills:

Detailed oriented
Community-oriented
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Interpersonal skills
IT and social media skills
Bilingual: English and Spanish

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume. MUST have a Work-Study Award.

The University of New Mexico has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement for UNM students and employees. For detailed information, visit https://bringbackthepack.unm.edu/vaccine/vaccine-requirement.html

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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