New Mexico State University·Las Cruces, New Mexico
The Youth Career Navigator provides participant-centered guidance to youth, helping them achieve education, training, and employment goals. They collaborate with community partners to facilitate access to services and promote progression along career pathways.
Connie McLaurin, 575-528-7465, cmclaurin@dacc.nmsu.edu
External - Open to all applicants
Make an impact as a youth career navigator to assist young people develop career knowledge, gain work experience, and achieve their goals. We have multiple positions available. Learn more below!
Position Title: Youth Career Navigator
College/Division: DACC Dona Ana CC
Department: 940955-Dacc customized training pgm
Location: Doña Ana Community College
Offsite Location (if applicable): Las Cruces, Sunland Park, Silver City, Deming, Socorro, Hidalgo/Catron County
$43,908.80 - $54,885.74 (Commensurate with qualifications.)
1.0
FLSA Status: Exempt
Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon external funding
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
The Youth Career Navigator provides participant-centered navigation services to in-school youth and out-of-school youth enrolled in the Youth Link program. The position supports participants in developing and achieving education, training, and employment goals through intake, assessment, career planning, workforce preparation activities, work-based learning experiences, support service coordination, and ongoing progress monitoring. The Youth Career Navigator collaborates with workforce, education, employer, and community partners to support participant success, facilitate access to services, and promote progression along career and education pathways that lead to career and economic mobility.
Associate's Degree + 7 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree + 5 years of relevant experience.
Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
No or very limited physical effort required.
Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.
No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
Market context
In New Mexico, Youth Career Navigator roles often align with workforce, education, and community programs that need staff who can guide participants through school-to-career pathways. These positions can be competitive because employers look for both formal education and substantial relevant experience, along with strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to show experience supporting youth, coordinating services, and tracking participant progress.