Project Management Specialist Youth Apprenticeship Program

The Youth Apprentice Project Management Specialist will contribute to the development and completion of projects by helping to ensure that projects achieve their objective and are completed on time and on budget. They will be responsible for carrying out individual components of a project plan and administrative tasks such as project documentation. They also may act as a point of contact for stakeholders or vendors, monitor progress, and coordinate activities. In this role, the individual will attend meetings and assist with determining project requirements; track the progress and quality of project work; use project scheduling tools to monitor project plans, work hours, budgets, and expenditures; and communicate relevant project information to leaders and team. The salary for this position is between $14.56 and $18.20 per hour.

Who Can Be a Project Management Specialist?

The Youth Apprentice Project Manager will be part of the first-ever Youth Apprenticeship in New Mexico. This unique opportunity will include both required coursework and a commitment of approximately two years. The position requires a unique candidate who is willing to learn alongside a passionate team of colleagues who are authentically committed to equity and creating meaningful opportunities for young people. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age and no older than 24 years of age at the time of application. Applicants must also be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the apprenticeship program, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

The ideal candidate for this opportunity is someone: 

Program Sponsor

Future Focused Education
200 3rd St NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Contact: Maria Rogahn, Assistant Director of Learning by Doing & Capstone Program Manager | (505) 720-6563 | maria@futurefocusededucation.org