Opportunities From: One Albuquerque Volunteers

The Community Engagement Coordinator will help the Asian, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiian (APINH) Office build strong, direct connections with communities across Albuquerque. Students interested in public policy, social work, or grassroots organizing will thrive in this role.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning and hosting listening sessions, focus groups, and tabling events. Support multilingual outreach campaigns and educational workshops. Connect residents to city services, including housing, small business support, and civic boards. Document and report community priorities and feedback to City leadership. Contribute to building a stakeholder map of APINH leaders and organizations.

Qualifications

Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work with diverse communities and show cultural humility. Organized and dependable, with attention to detail. Bilingual or multilingual preferred (APINH languages valued).

Benefits

Develop community organizing and civic engagement skills. Gain exposure to policymaking and City governance processes. Contribute to Civic Equity & Institutional Visibility and Economic Opportunity priorities

The Social Media Content Manager will lead digital storytelling and content creation to amplify APINH community voices. This role is ideal for students passionate about communications, media, marketing, or graphic design.

Responsibilities

Develop engaging content (posts, graphics, videos, reels) for social media platforms. Support campaigns tied to APINH Heritage Month, festivals, and City initiatives. Coordinate with City Communications and GovTV on cross-platform outreach. Track and analyze engagement metrics to inform content strategy. Ensure content highlights multilingual access and community visibility.

Qualifications

Experience with social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn). Graphic design, video editing, or digital storytelling skills preferred. Strong written communication; bilingual or multilingual skills a plus. Interest in equity, cultural heritage, and public service.

Benefits

Develop a portfolio of creative communications projects. Learn how to use digital platforms for civic engagement. Advance APINH Cultural Visibility and Civic Equity priorities

The Community Event Planner & Manager intern will play a hands-on role in organizing Asian, Pacific Islander, Native Hawaiian (APINH) community events, festivals, and cultural showcases. This position is ideal for students interested in event management, cultural programming, or nonprofit/civic leadership.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning and coordinating APINH cultural festivals and community events. Support event logistics (venue coordination, scheduling, permits, supplies). Recruit, train, and organize volunteers for events. Track attendance, community participation, and post-event feedback. Work with City departments (Arts & Culture, Economic Development) and community partners to ensure events reflect APINH traditions and needs.

Qualifications

Strong organizational and communication skills. Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment. Interest in cultural programming, event management, or civic engagement. Bilingual or multilingual skills a plus.

Benefits

Gain experience in event planning and community engagement. Build professional networks with City leadership and APINH organizations. Contribute directly to Cultural Visibility & Arts Integration strategic priorities

The Media & Storytelling Developer will help document and amplify Asian, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiian (APINH) stories, creating multimedia that highlights cultural heritage, leadership, and community contributions. This position is ideal for students in journalism, film, digital media, or cultural studies.

Responsibilities

Conduct interviews and create short videos, podcasts, or photo essays. Work with GovTV and City partners to produce storytelling campaigns. Support multimedia archiving of APINH history and contributions. Curate and edit content for City social media and cultural initiatives. Ensure storytelling projects are culturally authentic and community-driven.

Qualifications

Skills in photography, videography, or audio recording/editing. Strong writing and interviewing abilities. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite or similar tools a plus. Interest in cultural storytelling, journalism, or media production.

Benefits

Build a professional multimedia portfolio. Gain experience in civic and cultural storytelling. Directly advance Cultural Visibility & Arts Integration and APINH Center development