Film Prize Junior Job at Albuquerque Public Schools in Albuquerque

CONTACT NAME: Laura Navarro

EMAIL and PHONE: Laura.navarro@aps.edu (505) 977 0937

SCHOOL YEAR: 2025-2026

LOCATION: Highland High School (Will be at Highland High School at the HUB.)

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

Film Prize Junior is a student short film competition for middle school and high school students across the state of New Mexico. Students and educators will work together to write a story, edit and produce a short film with the help from Film Prize Jr team members. The student learns and practices skills related to film making on story development, pre-production, editing, use of camera, and marketing.

Essential Functions

• Pre-Production
• Production Manager
• Assistants
• Director
• Assistant directors
• Cameraman
• Art director
• Screenwriter
• Set designer
• Costume designer
• Makeup artist
• Editor

Hard Skills

• Enrolled in High School or GED
• Proficiency in foreign languages
• Computer Skills

Soft Skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Organized student with a positive attitude, curiosity, and willingness to learn
• Attention to work rules and deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to ask for help
• Time Management
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Leadership

Working and Physical Conditions/Onboarding Requirements (**vaccinations, etc.)

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.