Paid Labor Summer Internship — Organizing & Justice

Wayne State University; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 30,307; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution is offering a full-time paid internship through its Labor Summer Program, aimed at training future labor organizers. This eight-week internship will allow participants to engage with unions and community organizations in California, focusing on critical labor issues. Interns will gain real-world experience, develop organizing skills, and join a supportive alumni network. The program runs from June 15 to August 7, 2026, paying $22 an hour with all interns expected to be housed in the Bay Area.

Qualifications

• Must be available for eight weeks from June 15 to August 7, 2026.
• Interest in labor issues and supporting local campaigns.
• Housing must be in the Bay Area during the internship.

Responsibilities

• Attend a week-long orientation covering U.S. labor movement topics.
• Spend seven weeks working at a union, worker center, or community organization.
• Produce a presentation and evaluation before graduation.

Skills

Social and economic justice issues

Ability to work with diverse communities

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Spanish or Cantonese

Education

Enrolled at a college or university in the United States

Rising juniors, rising seniors, graduating seniors, or graduate students

Job description

A prestigious educational institution is offering a full-time paid internship through its Labor Summer Program, aimed at training future labor organizers. This eight-week internship will allow participants to engage with unions and community organizations in California, focusing on critical labor issues. Interns will gain real-world experience, develop organizing skills, and join a supportive alumni network. The program runs from June 15 to August 7, 2026, paying $22 an hour with all interns expected to be housed in the Bay Area.