Labor Notes is accepting resumes and cover letters for internships in our Detroit office.
Labor Notes is looking for an ambitious intern this summer in our Detroit office. Labor Notes is a media and organizing project rooted in the labor movement. Since 1979 Labor Notes has been promoting the revitalization of the labor movement through democratic member-led unions, social justice unionism, and smart strategies that take on the boss. Labor Notes publishes a monthly labor news and analysis magazine by the same name that is the nation's largest independent, cross-union monthly labor publication. If you haven't read Labor Notes, visit our website at www.labornotes.org.
The summer intern will be integrated into staff meetings, program planning, magazine work, and take on a fair amount of administrative work. Interns with writing or editorial experience, language skills, or ideas for independent research in labor are welcome. Women and people of color encouraged to apply.
Summer Internship Deadline: Send resumes and cover letters by Monday, March 22
For more information, contact Paul Abowd at paul [at] labornotes [dot] org or 313-842-6262.
For more than 29 years Labor Notes has provided a home base for activists who want to put the movement back in the labor movement. From our monthly magazine to our award-winning books, Labor Notes has built a reputation for providing news and analysis that union activists can’t get anywhere else, as well as nuts-and-bolts advice for how to fight back on the job and win. In addition to our publications, we put on regular schools and workshops across the country and organize our large, one-of-a-kind biennial conference.
Labor Notes sponsors an ongoing internship program. Internships last 3-6 months. The start and end dates are flexible. Interns work 40 hours per week in our Detroit office, with some of that time reserved for one-on-one classes provided by experienced staff as well as self-directed education. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required. Interns receive a weekly stipend of $150 and free housing.
In addition to routine administrative tasks--data entry, mailings, shipping, proofreading, errands, and other office support--interns write a regular monthly column for the magazine. They may also work on individual projects if desired, such as writing a feature article for Labor Notes or helping organize forums or schools.
A commitment to social justice through workplace organizing is required. Experience in union or labor support is helpful, as are computer and writing skills. Bilingual English/Spanish is also helpful. Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
