ROCKY MOUNTAIN YOUTH CORPS

2026 SEASON

Summer Communications Intern Position Description

Middle Rio Grande Office/ABQ

Rocky Mountain Youth Corps (RMYC) is a nonprofit youth development organization serving New Mexico. We inspire young adults to make a positive difference in themselves and their communities. Through training and service, Corpsmembers discover their potential for healthy, productive lives.

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Summer Communications Intern will play a supportive role in advancing RMYC’s outreach and storytelling efforts while continuing to develop professional skills. This office and field based position will support the Development Director and work in collaboration with RMYC Conservation staff to highlight the impact of RMYC conservation crews across central and northern New Mexico.

This individual will not serve in a supervisory role but will contribute to organizational communications by assisting with newsletter development and showcasing summer project work. The Summer Communications Intern occupies a unique role that allows for development of professional communication skills, exposure to nonprofit conservation operations, and the opportunity to contribute to mission-driven storytelling. For the right individual, this position serves as a pathway toward future opportunities in communications, nonprofit work, or marketing.

POSITION TYPE: Seasonal, full time, exempt New MexiCorps member

SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday from 7:00am–3:30pm; occasional weekends required for overnight camping and project support

STIPEND: $1493.60 biweekly stipend ($18.67/hr equivalent over 80 hours/pay period) w/ cash Education Award, Sick Leave provided by ServeNM

EDUCATION AWARD: $1,956.35 upon completion of 450-hour Service Term

REPORTS TO: Development Director

DATES: May 11, 2026 - August 7, 2026

LOCATION: RMYC Albuquerque Office 2921 2nd St. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87107 with travel to project locations throughout central and northern New Mexico. Participants must have reliable transportation to and from this location, according to their work schedule for the duration of the season.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Mentorship from the Development Director and RMYC Conservation Staff

• Opportunities to build communication and professional skills through newsletter development and storytelling

• Training in nonprofit communications, digital content organization, and professional communication

• Exposure to conservation, public lands stewardship, and youth development work

• Opportunities to build a professional portfolio of written and visual content

• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification

• Mental Health First Aid Certification

  
  

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with managing RMYC’s social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok), aiming for 3-5 posts per week.

• Travel to project sites to capture photos, videos, interviews, and stories from crews working across New Mexico.

• Camp overnight with crews in remote backcountry locations as needed to document multi-day projects.

• Help create simple graphics, captions, reels, and other digital content using Canva or similar tools.

• Support drafting distributing RMYC’s monthly e-newsletter.

• Model professionalism and support RMYC’s mission through clear and effective communication

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• At least 18 years of age as of first date of employment

• US Citizen or Legal Resident

• Able to complete entire length of service term 

• Organized, reliable, and able to manage time and deadlines

• Strong written communication skills and attention to detail

• Interest in communications, marketing, writing, or nonprofit work

• Legal and insurable Driver’s License and ability to drive RMYC program vehicles to access project sites. 

• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check

• Comfortable spending full days outdoors in all weather conditions.

• Enjoy working with young people, conservation crews, and diverse communities

BEHAVIORIAL COMPETENCIES

• Open to constructive feedback

• Flexibility and adaptability; strong capacity as a team player

• Ability to take initiative and follow through with assignments

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

• Ability to communicate in sign language

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION:

• Experience with writing, social media, or digital content creation

• Familiarity with basic design or content tools (e.g., Canva, Google Suite, iMovie)

• Interest in conservation, communications, outdoor work, or youth development

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods of time

• Travel to project sites with crew members

• Ability to traverse uneven, steep terrain

• Work in an office and field setting with exposure to outdoor environments such as rain, heat, snow, elevation, etc. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Rocky Mountain Youth Corps is available to all and we will not discriminate or refuse services to any staff or member because of perceived or actual race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, military service or pregnancy.

RMYC is a drug free workplace. All RMYC positions depend upon funding availability.