host an intern
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 2nd annual state-wide internship program. 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. The program beneifts everyone. Last year interns worked on research reports, organizing members, participating in strikes, developing legal briefs and analyzing data. Graduates create a pool of new talent that is trained, experienced and motivated. Many interns look for and find jobs in the labor and non-profit movement.
This year’s labor summer will run from July 17th thru August 9th. We are now accepting applications from organizations that wish to host interns. The deadline for host application submission is March 10th, 2024.
Requirements for host organizations
Host 2 or more interns
We believe that having sites host 2 or more interns provides the best environment for participants to succeed.
Provide a plan
Host will need to submit details about what work they intend interns to undertake.
Supervise
The Labor Center team will help students along the way. Additionally, host will need to assign staff to supervise interns.
Funding
The program is $8,500 per student to cover the hourly wages and administrative cost over the 8 weeks of high quality work. The labor center ay be able to cover the cost of one intern for each host site. This will be dependent on center funding.
Calendar commitments
Host organization will need to agree with the following dates.
- Attend an orientation lunch to meet interns on July 18th at UCI .
- Attend a host organization supervisor meeting. Date TBD.
- Agree to release interns for single day mid program check-in. Date TBD.
- July 4th as a holiday off.
Work week
Interns will be permitted to work 40 hours per week for the entirety of the internship. No overtime is allowed. Interns may be required to work nights and weekends but should be afforded 2 days off. While schedules may shift an, intern’s schedule should be made clear to them in advance.