2024 Labor Summer Internship
Labor Summer Returns to Orange County
UC Irvine Labor Center is coordinating Labor Summer internships for undergraduate and graduate students. In 2023 organized labor has had a historic year, from Strikes by Writers Guild of America, Screen Actors Guild, and United Autoworkers Workers to national unionization efforts by Workers United with it’s Starbucks campaign. Community organizations have led campaigns across the country in advancing issues on social justice. Being a part of Labor Summer interns network with labor and community leaders while they gain skills and experience that can be applied to jobs in labor and non-governmental organizations.
Intern Application Window Closed
The deadline for students to submit applications has passed. We are no longer accepting applications at this time. Contact us if you have any questions.
Labor Summer is an eight-week, full-time paid internship with an Orange County labor union or community organization. Below is important information and requirements.
Details
- Runs from June 17th to August 9th.
- Intern application deadline is February 16th,
- Juneteenth and July 4th will be observed holidays.
- $22.50 per/hour wage with 40 hours per week.
- First week of orientation will take place in two parts. The first part will take place at UCI. The second part will be in partnership with UCLA, UCSD, UCR, and UCSB. The location will be at UCLA with transportation and lodging being provided by the UCI Labor Center as necessary.
- Weeks 2 – 8 interns will work at assigned host sites in Orange County
Requirements
- Interest in working on social and economic justice issues.
- Interest working with labor unions and community based organizations.
- Ability to work in diverse communities.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends.
- Must be available for the entire length of the internship.
- Not enrolled in summer classes (UCI Social Ecology students may enroll in SE 195).
- Have reliable transportation.
- Must be an undergraduate or Master’s student. Priority will be given to UC Irvine students.
