Professional Intern

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

First Roles in Albuquerque, NM offers a Professional Intern position within the Film and Digital Arts department. This fixed-term internship provides on-the-job training, mentorship, and exposure to multiple projects, designed for recent graduates or current students seeking professional experience.

The role emphasizes learning through assigned tasks and structured activities, with a typical duration of up to 24 months. Hours are part-time and compensation is hourly at $18.81.

Qualifications

• Must have obtained a Bachelor’s or higher level degree no more than 24 months prior to the date of hire, or be currently enrolled in a degree program; no previous work experience required.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher (within 24 months)

Job description

Professional Intern

Requisition ID req36780

Working Title Professional Intern

Position Grade 09

Position Summary

Undertakes a professional internship designed to provide on-the-job training and experience to recent college graduates. Engages in various work assignments, projects, and activities of varying complexity, structured to enable the intern to gain the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform at a professional level, typically identified with a targeted exempt position. Receives training and mentorship in planning and carrying out activities and assignments. This is a fixed-term position, typically up to 24 months.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• Must present transcripts prior to a formal offer being extended.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University’s influenza vaccination requirement.
• This is a fixed-term position, typically up to 24 months.

Minimum Qualifications

Must have obtained a Bachelor’s or higher level degree no more than 24 months prior to the date of hire OR if the Bachelor’s (or higher level) degree was obtained more than 24 months prior to the date of hire, the individual must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s (or higher level) degree program; no previous work experience required.

ERB Statement

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required

Yes

Campus

Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department

Film and Digital Arts (568A)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Term - Part-Time

Term End Date

9/30/2026

Status

Non-Exempt

Pay

Hourly: $18.81

Benefits Eligible

This is not a benefits eligible position.

Eligible for Remote Work

No

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.

Background Check Information

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.