host an intern
ABOUT LABOR SUMMER
The University of California Irvine, in partnership with the Orange County Labor Federation, will be coordinating its annual Labor Summer Internship program. This is the 3nd year that UC Irvine has participated in what is now a state-wide program, spanning across all 10 UC campuses. This program allows students to gain experience and connect with working people through the labor movement and community organizations. It provides them a chance to network and develop skills that will prepare them for entry into the labor movement and community organizing world. Previous interns have worked on projects including, but not limited to: writing research reports, organizing members, participating in strikes, developing legal briefs and analyzing data. Graduates of Labor Summer join a pool of new talent that is trained, experienced and motivated. Many interns have gone on to obtain jobs in the labor movement and non-profit world.
2025 PROGRAM
Labor Summer 2025 will run from June 16 – August 9, 2025. We are now accepting applications from organizations that wish to host interns. The deadline for host applications is February 21st, 2025 at 11:59pm PST. To apply, please review the requirements and download the application below.
Requirements for host organizations
Calendar Commitments
Commit to honoring the calendar dates for Labor Summer 2025 (see below), including supervisor participation where indicated.
Provide a work plan
Provide a clear work plan for the intern, including position responsibilities, goals, and learning objectives.
Supervise
Assign a staff member from your organization as the intern supervisor. Conduct a minimum of 1 weekly check-in with interns to provide feedback on work plan goals and support.
Site Visit
Agree to coordinate a minimum of 1 site visit with Labor Summer Program staff during the program so that staff can gain valuable insight on the intern experience and your organization.
Intern Work Schedule
Acknowledge that Labor Summer interns are permitted to work 40 hours per week for the entirety of the internship. No overtime is allowed. Interns may be allowed to work nights & weekends, but should be afforded 2 full days off weekly. While schedules may shift due to organization activities, an intern’s schedule should be made clear to them in advance.
Evaluations
Upon completion of the internship, complete 1) an evaluation of the Labor Summer Program and 2) an evaluation of your student interns. Note that some students may be participating in UC Irvine field study, and require an additional form to be completed for their coursework.
